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Emergency Procedures (EP)

Course Description

This course is required for all Able Seamen upgrading to 3rd Mate/2nd Mate. Students learn procedures for dealing with emergency situations and the training that is necessary to maintain an effective response. The development and use of checklists is stressed throughout the course. It is expected that students completing this course attain a broad understanding of the subject matter.  The student gains knowledge regarding the critical importance of drills, training and the preparedness that is essential to shipboard safety.  Through this course, trainees will become proficient in knowledge and understanding of Emergency Procedures, which may be necessary at sea or in port.

This course satisfies the following STCW95 and CFR training requirements:

• STCW 95 Table A-II/1,“Respond to Emergencies / Emergency Procedures” section
• R1 STCW  95 Code Table A-II/I
• R2 46 CFR Part 11
• USCG Policy Letter 01-02

What You Will Learn

• Contingency Planning
• Grounding
• Collision
• Safety of Passengers and Crew
• Fire / Explosion
• Abandoning Ship
• Emergency Steering Arrangements
• Towing
• Rescue of Persons
• Assisting Vessels in Distress
• Emergencies in Port

What You Should Bring

• Divders
• Triangles
• All practical navigation equipment

Students who successfully completed the 21-hour Emergency Procedures (Operational Level) course offered by the Maritime Advancement, Training, Education and Safety Program through the Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies.  This course is approved by the U.S. Coast Guard and satisfies the Emergency Procedures training requirements for certification as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on vessels of 500 or more gross tonnage (ITC