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Personal Survival Techniques

Course details

FMTC Personal Survival Techniques (PST) is a one-day practical training course designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to respond effectively during maritime emergencies. The course covers emergency preparedness, survival principles, life-saving appliances, water survival techniques, and the correct use of personal survival equipment. Through a combination of theory and practical exercises, participants develop the confidence to react appropriately during an abandon vessel scenario. Upon successful completion, delegates receive an FMTC Personal Survival Techniques Certificate.

Certification

Personal Survival Techniques, course code: FMTC 126

Duration

1 day

Validity

5 years

Prerequisites

A valid government-issued photographic identification

Prices & locations*

VAT (if applicable) is excluded. Lunch, coffee/tea, course materials, and the registration fee may be included depending on the training location. Payment is made in the currency of the training location. Prices shown in other currencies are indicative and may vary due to exchange rate fluctuations.

More information about Personal Survival Techniques

he FMTC Personal Survival Techniques course is intended for personnel working in maritime, offshore, port, and other marine environments where emergency preparedness and survival at sea are essential. The course combines classroom instruction with realistic practical exercises in a controlled environment.

Participants learn about common maritime emergency situations, emergency procedures, survival principles, life-saving appliances, and survival craft. Practical exercises include the correct use of lifejackets and immersion suits, safe water entry, survival swimming techniques, boarding survival craft, and initial survival actions while awaiting rescue.

Throughout the training, emphasis is placed on personal safety, situational awareness, teamwork, and effective decision-making during emergency situations. Delegates are continuously assessed through instructor observation during both theoretical and practical activities.

Upon successful completion, participants receive an FMTC Personal Survival Techniques Certificate.

COURSE CONTENT

Maritime emergency preparedness
Common emergency situations at sea
Emergency alarms and abandon vessel procedures
Life-saving appliances
Lifejackets
Immersion suits
Survival craft
HELP and Huddle techniques
Cold water survival
Boarding survival craft
Emergency communication equipment

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FAQ

There are no prerequisites for this course.

No specialist PPE is required. FMTC provides all equipment used during the practical exercises.

We understand that the industry can be unpredictable, which is why we offer a flexible cancellation policy. At FMTC, you can cancel or reschedule your training free of charge up to 24 hours before the course start date.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our team. We are happy to assist you.

Not applicable. This course is delivered by FMTC, and participants receive an FMTC Certificate.

FMTC delivers the course in English. Depending on the location and the composition of the group, the course may also be delivered in the local language where available.

The certificate(s) for Personal Survival Techniques remain valid for 5 years.

Yes. If you need a hotel, you can request it during the booking process. If you already booked your course, please contact us via info@fmtcsafety.com or call +31 (0) 85 130 74 61. Your confirmation email will include all hotel details and check-in instructions.

After successfully completing Personal Survival Techniques, the participant will be awarded the following certificate(s): Personal Survival Techniques, course code: FMTC 126.

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