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Sea Survival modules

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Sea Survival learning route

Work through the revision path in order, then use each module's Practise and Test steps and flashcard pass to turn reading into recall.

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Module 1

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Survival Priorities

Avoiding abandonment, raising the alarm, staying with the vessel if possible, and prioritising life.

4 topics - lesson, quiz, and recall checks

survival prioritiesMaydayavoid abandonment
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Module 2

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Lifejackets and PFDs

Buoyancy, fit, crotch straps, lights, sprayhoods, servicing, and use with heavy clothing.

4 topics - lesson, quiz, and recall checks

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Module 3

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Liferafts and Grab Bags

Liferaft types, stowage, launching, boarding, contents, and grab-bag priorities.

4 topics - lesson, quiz, and recall checks

liferaftgrab bagboarding
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Module 4

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Abandoning Ship

Decision points, Mayday, distress equipment, crew order, dry boarding, and staying connected.

4 topics - lesson, quiz, and recall checks

abandon shipMaydaycrew order
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Module 5

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Cold Water Survival

Cold shock, swimming limits, HELP position, group huddle, and hypothermia risk.

4 topics - lesson, quiz, and recall checks

cold shockhypothermiaHELP position
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Module 6

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Flares, EPIRB, PLB, SART, and AIS

Distress signalling choices, strengths, limitations, and safe use.

5 topics - lesson, quiz, and recall checks

flaresEPIRBPLB
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Module 7

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Search and Rescue Techniques

How survivors can be found: visual signals, radio, beacons, lights, contrast, and instructions.

4 topics - lesson, quiz, and recall checks

search and rescuevisibilityradio
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Module 8

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Liferaft Management

Water, seasickness, morale, bailers, sea anchors, canopy, rationing, and crew condition.

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liferaft managementwaterseasickness
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