Combined PSC Limited and Lifeboat Operator Limited (For certain tall ship crews only)
This course is limited to Tall Ships America crew members on approved ships. Contact the instructor for more information.
This course is narrowly written and approved for Tall Ships America members, who have access to an approved ship with a rescue boat. Several Tall Ships America member vessels are currently approved including the following.
Corwith Cramer
Robert C. Seamans
Oliver Hazard Perry
Matthew Turner
Zodiac
Alliance
Lettie G. Howard
Manitou
Mystic Whaler
Irving Johnson
Halie and Matthew
Adventuress
If you are working on one of these vessels, reach out to your captain/admin, and contact Practical Navigator to discuss the process for getting your practical demonstrations signed off.
If you are not working on one of these vessels, unfortunately you will not be able to enroll in the course. Check in with Practical Navigator for options of getting your tall ship approved as a site.
Your Instructor
Christopher D. Nolan is a career mariner and educator, with decades of seaagoing experience having held command of military, commercial, and private vessels at sea. He operates Practical Navigator Training - a high quality, low cost online maritime training school.
Course Curriculum
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StartLiferafts (32 minutes of video, 30 minutes reading, and 5 minutes of quiz) (35:20)
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StartRescue Boats (15 min video, 30 min reading, 5 min quiz) (12:47)
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StartLaunching Arrangements (15 min video, 20 min reading, 5 min quiz) (14:36)
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StartOutboard Engines for Rescue Boats (34 min video, 20 min reading and 5 minute quiz) (31:39)
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StartManeuvering and Procedures Underway (5 min video, 10 min reading, 5 min quiz) (3:33)
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StartHeavy Weather Procedures (16 min video, 20 min reading, 5 min quiz) (16:06)
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StartEvacuation and Recovery Arrangements (8 min video, 10 min reading, 5 min quiz) (8:05)
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StartActions to Take When Aboard a Survival Craft (25 min video, 5 min reading, 5 min quiz) (24:00)