Rapid Vessel Evacuation Course
Why this course?
The Rapid Vessel Evacuation Course
This course prepares you to act efficiently and safely in maritime emergencies. You will learn the essential techniques for an organized evacuation, minimizing risks and maximizing survival. This program covers the correct use of lifesaving equipment, abandonment procedures, emergency communication, and basic first aid. You will learn international protocols and best practices for leading and assisting in an effective evacuation.
Differentiating Advantages
- Practical Simulations: Realistic exercises in controlled environments to reinforce skills.
- Certified Instructors: Experts with experience in maritime emergencies and safety training.
- Comprehensive Approach: From prevention to evacuation execution and post-emergency care.
- Regulatory Updates: Compliance with STCW standards and current maritime safety regulations.
- Recognized Certification: Obtain accreditation that validates your maritime evacuation skills.
- Modality: Online
- Level: Cursos
- Hours: 150 H
- Start date: 25-07-2026
Availability: 1 in stock
Who is it aimed at?
- Recreational and professional vessel crew members seeking to acquire the essential skills for a safe and efficient evacuation in emergency situations.
- Security personnel and those responsible for onboard emergency management interested in optimizing evacuation protocols and ensuring crew preparedness.
- Vessel owners and operators who wish to comply with current regulations and minimize the risks associated with hazardous situations.
- Maritime instructors and trainers seeking to update their knowledge and offer high-quality vessel evacuation training.
- Anyone who works or enjoys activities on vessels and wishes to be prepared to act quickly and effectively in case of emergency.
Flexibility and accessibility: Adapted to your needs: online content available 24/7, simulated practical exercises, and downloadable completion certificate.
Objectives and competencies
Ensuring the survival of the occupants:
Continuously monitor the condition of the vessel, crew and cargo, acting proactively in the event of any deviation from normality.
Minimize panic and maintain order:
“Communicate calmly and clearly, conveying confidence to the crew and passengers.”
Use rescue equipment effectively:
“To have a thorough understanding of limitations and capabilities, to perform basic maintenance, and to use emergency procedures.”
Communicate emergency procedures clearly:
“To transmit concise and effective instructions on evacuation, firefighting, abandoning ship and first aid, ensuring understanding by the crew and passengers.”
Efficiently coordinate the assignment of roles and responsibilities:
“Establish clear communication channels and reporting protocols, documenting each assignment and verifying its understanding by the team.”
Assess and control the risks associated with evacuation:
“Identify hazards (fire, flood, structural), assess probabilities and impact, and implement preventive and mitigation measures, considering human and environmental factors.”
Curriculum - Modules
- Comprehensive Maritime Incident Management: protocols, roles, and chain of command for coordinated response
- Operational Planning and Execution: briefing, routes, weather windows, and go/no-go criteria
- Rapid Risk Assessment: criticality matrix, scene control, and decision-making under pressure
- Operational Communication: VHF/GMDSS, standardized reports, and inter-agency liaison
- Tactical Mobility and Safe Boarding: RHIB maneuvers, approach, mooring, and recovery
- Equipment and Technologies: PPE, signaling, satellite tracking, and field data logging
- Immediate Care of the Affected: primary assessment, hypothermia, trauma, and stabilization for evacuation
- Adverse Environmental Conditions: swell, Visibility, flows, and operational mitigation
Simulation and training: critical scenarios, use of VR/AR, and exercises with performance metrics
Documentation and continuous improvement: lessons learned, indicators (MTTA/MTTR), and SOP updates
- Legislation and regulations: SOLAS, STCW, and IMO Conventions and national regulations.
- Lifesaving equipment: Types, characteristics, maintenance, and proper use.
- Lifeboats: Design, operation, launching, and recovery.
- Liferafts: Inflation, equipment, onboard survival, and deployment.
- Life jackets and immersion suits: Types, fit, use, and limitations.
- Distress signals: Flares, rockets, smoke signals, EPIRB, SART, and VHF.
- Water survival techniques: HELP position, survival swimming, hypothermia.
- Abandon ship procedures: Preparation, signals, roles, and responsibilities.
- First aid in emergency situations: Treatment of wounds, burns, hypothermia, and shock.
- Emergency communications: Procedures, emergency beacons, distress messages, and SAR coordination.
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- Introduction to Survival: Hazards at sea, survival factors, mental and physical preparation.
- Individual Survival Equipment: Life jackets, immersion suits, protective clothing, essential items.
- Lifeboats and Liferafts: Types, characteristics, equipment, launching and recovery.
- Abandon Ship Procedures: Alarm signals, emergency roles, orderly evacuation, communication.
- Operation of Lifeboats and Liferafts: Starting engines, steering, basic navigation, maintenance.
- First Aid in Survival Situations: Treatment of wounds, burns, hypothermia, dehydration, heatstroke.
- Signaling and Communication Techniques: Flares, smoke signals, signal mirrors, radio communications emergency.
- Water Survival: flotation techniques, swimming in adverse conditions, rescuing companions.
- Search and Rescue (SAR): organization, procedures, collaboration with rescue teams.
- Applicable Legislation and Regulations: international conventions, national regulations, compliance, and safety.
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- Survival Theory: Physiology of survival, stress, hypothermia, dehydration, sunburn.
- Survival Equipment: Types of lifeboats (open, closed, partially closed), liferafts (launchable, self-righting), immersion suits, life jackets.
- Abandon Ship Procedures: Alarm signals, muster points, abandon ship order, preparation for abandonment.
- Launching and Retrieving Lifeboats and Liferafts: Launching methods, recovery procedures, safety during operations.
- Operating Lifeboats and Liferafts: Engine use, steering, basic navigation, communication, provision rationing, basic maintenance.
- Use of Signaling Devices: Flares, flare rockets, smoke signals, signal mirrors, emergency radio beacons (EPIRBs), search and rescue responders (SARTs).
- First Aid in Survival Situations: Treatment of wounds, burns, hypothermia, dehydration, heatstroke, dizziness.
- Search and Rescue (SAR): SAR organization, communication procedures with SAR centers, cooperation with SAR teams.
- Water Survival: Floating techniques, swimming in adverse conditions, water rescue.
- Psychological Considerations: Maintaining morale, leadership in crisis situations, managing fear and stress.
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- Introduction to Survival: Basic Principles and Survival Mindset
- Survival Priorities: Protection, Water, Fire, Food, and Signaling
- Basic Survival Equipment: Survival Kits, Improvised Shelters, and Multi-Tools
- Shelter Construction Techniques: Types of Shelters, Natural Materials, and Insulation
- Obtaining and Purifying Water: Water Sources, Filtration, and Disinfection Methods
- Starting a Fire: Traditional and Modern Methods, Fire Safety, and Maintenance
- Foraging in the Wild: Identifying Edible Plants, Basic Hunting and Fishing
- Land Navigation: Orientation with Compasses, Maps, GPS, and Natural Methods
- Signaling and Rescue: Visual and auditory signaling techniques, communication with rescue teams
First aid in survival situations: Management of wounds, burns, fractures, and other medical emergencies
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- System Architecture and Components: Structural design, materials, and subsystems (mechanical, electrical, electronic, and fluid) with selection and assembly criteria for marine environments
- Fundamentals and Principles of Operation: Physical and engineering foundations (thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electricity, control, and materials) that explain performance and operating limits
- Safety and Environmental (SHE): Risk analysis, PPE, LOTO, hazardous atmospheres, spill and waste management, and emergency response plans
- Applicable Regulations and Standards: IMO/ISO/IEC requirements and local regulations;
- Conformance criteria, certification, and best practices for operation and maintenance
- Inspection, testing, and diagnostics: Visual/dimensional inspection, functional testing, data analysis, and predictive techniques (vibration, thermography, fluid analysis) to identify root causes
- Preventive and predictive maintenance: Hourly/cycle/seasonal plans, lubrication, adjustments, calibrations, consumable replacement, post-service verification, and operational reliability
- Instrumentation, tools, and metrology: Measuring and testing equipment, diagnostic software, calibration and traceability; selection criteria, safe use, and storage
- Onboard integration and interfaces: Mechanical, electrical, fluid, and data compatibility; Sealing and watertightness, EMC/EMI, corrosion protection, and interoperability testing.
Quality, acceptance testing, and commissioning: process and materials control, FAT/SAT, bench and sea trials, go/no-go criteria, and evidence documentation.
Technical documentation and integrated practice: logs, checklists, reports, and a complete case study (safety ā diagnosis ā intervention ā verification ā report) applicable to any system.
Plan de estudio - MĆ³dulos
- Comprehensive Maritime Incident Management: protocols, roles, and chain of command for coordinated response
- Operational Planning and Execution: briefing, routes, weather windows, and go/no-go criteria
- Rapid Risk Assessment: criticality matrix, scene control, and decision-making under pressure
- Operational Communication: VHF/GMDSS, standardized reports, and inter-agency liaison
- Tactical Mobility and Safe Boarding: RHIB maneuvers, approach, mooring, and recovery
- Equipment and Technologies: PPE, signaling, satellite tracking, and field data logging
- Immediate Care of the Affected: primary assessment, hypothermia, trauma, and stabilization for evacuation
- Adverse Environmental Conditions: swell, Visibility, flows, and operational mitigation
Simulation and training: critical scenarios, use of VR/AR, and exercises with performance metrics
Documentation and continuous improvement: lessons learned, indicators (MTTA/MTTR), and SOP updates
- Legislation and regulations: SOLAS, STCW, and IMO Conventions and national regulations.
- Lifesaving equipment: Types, characteristics, maintenance, and proper use.
- Lifeboats: Design, operation, launching, and recovery.
- Liferafts: Inflation, equipment, onboard survival, and deployment.
- Life jackets and immersion suits: Types, fit, use, and limitations.
- Distress signals: Flares, rockets, smoke signals, EPIRB, SART, and VHF.
- Water survival techniques: HELP position, survival swimming, hypothermia.
- Abandon ship procedures: Preparation, signals, roles, and responsibilities.
- First aid in emergency situations: Treatment of wounds, burns, hypothermia, and shock.
- Emergency communications: Procedures, emergency beacons, distress messages, and SAR coordination.
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- Introduction to Survival: Hazards at sea, survival factors, mental and physical preparation.
- Individual Survival Equipment: Life jackets, immersion suits, protective clothing, essential items.
- Lifeboats and Liferafts: Types, characteristics, equipment, launching and recovery.
- Abandon Ship Procedures: Alarm signals, emergency roles, orderly evacuation, communication.
- Operation of Lifeboats and Liferafts: Starting engines, steering, basic navigation, maintenance.
- First Aid in Survival Situations: Treatment of wounds, burns, hypothermia, dehydration, heatstroke.
- Signaling and Communication Techniques: Flares, smoke signals, signal mirrors, radio communications emergency.
- Water Survival: flotation techniques, swimming in adverse conditions, rescuing companions.
- Search and Rescue (SAR): organization, procedures, collaboration with rescue teams.
- Applicable Legislation and Regulations: international conventions, national regulations, compliance, and safety.
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- Survival Theory: Physiology of survival, stress, hypothermia, dehydration, sunburn.
- Survival Equipment: Types of lifeboats (open, closed, partially closed), liferafts (launchable, self-righting), immersion suits, life jackets.
- Abandon Ship Procedures: Alarm signals, muster points, abandon ship order, preparation for abandonment.
- Launching and Retrieving Lifeboats and Liferafts: Launching methods, recovery procedures, safety during operations.
- Operating Lifeboats and Liferafts: Engine use, steering, basic navigation, communication, provision rationing, basic maintenance.
- Use of Signaling Devices: Flares, flare rockets, smoke signals, signal mirrors, emergency radio beacons (EPIRBs), search and rescue responders (SARTs).
- First Aid in Survival Situations: Treatment of wounds, burns, hypothermia, dehydration, heatstroke, dizziness.
- Search and Rescue (SAR): SAR organization, communication procedures with SAR centers, cooperation with SAR teams.
- Water Survival: Floating techniques, swimming in adverse conditions, water rescue.
- Psychological Considerations: Maintaining morale, leadership in crisis situations, managing fear and stress.
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- Introduction to Survival: Basic Principles and Survival Mindset
- Survival Priorities: Protection, Water, Fire, Food, and Signaling
- Basic Survival Equipment: Survival Kits, Improvised Shelters, and Multi-Tools
- Shelter Construction Techniques: Types of Shelters, Natural Materials, and Insulation
- Obtaining and Purifying Water: Water Sources, Filtration, and Disinfection Methods
- Starting a Fire: Traditional and Modern Methods, Fire Safety, and Maintenance
- Foraging in the Wild: Identifying Edible Plants, Basic Hunting and Fishing
- Land Navigation: Orientation with Compasses, Maps, GPS, and Natural Methods
- Signaling and Rescue: Visual and auditory signaling techniques, communication with rescue teams
First aid in survival situations: Management of wounds, burns, fractures, and other medical emergencies
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- System Architecture and Components: Structural design, materials, and subsystems (mechanical, electrical, electronic, and fluid) with selection and assembly criteria for marine environments
- Fundamentals and Principles of Operation: Physical and engineering foundations (thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electricity, control, and materials) that explain performance and operating limits
- Safety and Environmental (SHE): Risk analysis, PPE, LOTO, hazardous atmospheres, spill and waste management, and emergency response plans
- Applicable Regulations and Standards: IMO/ISO/IEC requirements and local regulations;
- Conformance criteria, certification, and best practices for operation and maintenance
- Inspection, testing, and diagnostics: Visual/dimensional inspection, functional testing, data analysis, and predictive techniques (vibration, thermography, fluid analysis) to identify root causes
- Preventive and predictive maintenance: Hourly/cycle/seasonal plans, lubrication, adjustments, calibrations, consumable replacement, post-service verification, and operational reliability
- Instrumentation, tools, and metrology: Measuring and testing equipment, diagnostic software, calibration and traceability; selection criteria, safe use, and storage
- Onboard integration and interfaces: Mechanical, electrical, fluid, and data compatibility; Sealing and watertightness, EMC/EMI, corrosion protection, and interoperability testing.
Quality, acceptance testing, and commissioning: process and materials control, FAT/SAT, bench and sea trials, go/no-go criteria, and evidence documentation.
Technical documentation and integrated practice: logs, checklists, reports, and a complete case study (safety ā diagnosis ā intervention ā verification ā report) applicable to any system.
- Fundamentals of survival: psychology, priorities, urban survival vs. Rural.
- Basic First Aid: CPR, hemorrhage control, treatment of burns and fractures.
- Land Navigation and Orientation: Use of compass, map, GPS, and natural orientation techniques.
- Shelter Construction: Material selection, construction techniques, and weather considerations.
- Water Collection and Purification: Water sources, purification methods (boiling, filters, chemicals).
- Fire: Ignition methods, fuel selection, and fire safety.
- Search and Rescue (SAR): Basic procedures, signaling, and emergency communication.
- Personal Safety and Self-Defense: Basic self-defense techniques and conflict management.
- Emergency Operations in Urban Environments: Evacuation, communication, and available resources.
Family emergency planning: preparing emergency kits and establishing protocols.
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- Safety Equipment: life jackets, life rafts, survival suits, EPIRBs (Electronic Position-Based Radio Beacons), SARTs (Surface Articulated Radio Transponders).
- Water Survival: flotation techniques, HELP position, swimming in adverse conditions, use of protective equipment.
- Life Rafts: deployment, access, resource management (water, food, first aid kit), communications.
- Distress Signals: flares, smoke signals, signal mirror, radio communications (DSC, VHF), acoustic signals.
- First Aid in Emergency Situations: hypothermia, burns, wounds, fractures, CPR, shock treatment.
- Emergency Communications: distress call procedures (MAYDAY), use of the Global System for Emergency Communications (GSEC) Maritime Disaster Safety and Safety (GMDSS).
- Marine Meteorology: Forecast interpretation, identification of weather hazards, disaster response strategies.
- Fires onboard: Prevention, detection, extinguishing, use of firefighting equipment (extinguishers, hoses).
- Flood Management: Leak identification, damage control, pumping.
- Emergency Organization and Leadership: Task assignment, effective communication, maintaining morale.
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- Introduction to Maritime Safety: International Regulations and Conventions (SOLAS, STCW, MARPOL).
- Lifesaving Equipment: Types, maintenance, inspection, and proper use of life rafts, life jackets, and immersion suits.
- Survival Techniques at Sea: Life raft survival, first aid, search and rescue, and emergency communications.
- Firefighting on Board: Fire prevention, detection, and suppression; fixed and portable firefighting equipment; and emergency procedures.
- Damage Control: Damage assessment, pumping techniques, shoring, and temporary damage repair.
- Basic and Advanced First Aid: Treatment of wounds, burns, fractures, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and other common medical problems. on board.
- Onboard Emergency Management: Development and implementation of emergency plans, drills, communication, and coordination in crisis situations.
- Onboard Personal Safety and Occupational Risk Prevention: Hazard identification, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and safe work procedures.
- Protection of the Marine Environment: Prevention of pollution from hydrocarbons and other harmful substances, and onboard waste management.
- Survival Psychology: Strategies for maintaining calm and morale in emergency situations, teamwork, and leadership.
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- Survival Theory: Influencing Factors, Psychology of Survival
- Emergency Equipment: Life Jackets, Immersion Suits, Life Rafts, Lifeboats
- Life Rafts: Types, Inflation, Boarding, Equipment, Survival on Board
- Lifeboats: Types, Characteristics, Launching, Maneuvering, Maintenance
- Emergency Communications: EPIRB Beacons, SART Radar Responders, Portable VHF Radios
- First Aid in Survival: Hypothermia, Burns, Dehydration, Injuries
- Water Survival Techniques: Floating, Swimming, Rescue, Drowning Combat
- Managing Panic Situations: Fear Control, Leadership, Teamwork team
- Search and rescue: procedures, signals, collaboration with rescue teams
- Legislation and regulations: international conventions, national regulations
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Career opportunities
- Rescue Vessel Crew: Specialization in the safe and rapid evacuation of passengers and crew.
- Maritime Safety Personnel: Responsible for planning and conducting evacuation drills.
- Emergency Response Team Member: Participation in rescue and evacuation operations at sea.
- Maritime Safety Instructor: Training of personnel in evacuation procedures and the use of lifesaving equipment.
- Maritime Safety Consultant: Advising shipping companies and port operators on vessel evacuation procedures.
- Maritime Safety Auditor: Verification of compliance with regulations and evacuation procedures.
- Rescue Coordination Center Personnel: Support in the management and coordination of rescue operations. evacuation.
- Rescue Equipment Manufacturers: Design and development of safer and more efficient evacuation equipment.
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Admission requirements
Academic/professional profile:
Degree/Bachelor's degree in Nautical Science/Maritime Transport, Naval/Marine Engineering, or a related field; or proven professional experience in bridge/operations.
Language proficiency:
Recommended functional maritime English (SMCP) for simulations and technical materials.
5. Induction
Updated resume, copy of degree or seaman's book, ID card/passport, letter of motivation.
Technical requirements (for online):
Equipment with camera/microphone, stable connection, ā„ 24ā monitor recommended for ECDIS/Radar-ARPA.
Admission process and dates
1. Online
application
(form + documents).
2. Academic review and interview
(profile/objectives/schedule compatibility).
3. Admission decision
(+ scholarship proposal if applicable).
4. Reservation of place
(deposit) and registration.
5. Induction
(access to campus, calendars, simulator guides).
Scholarships and grants
- Realistic Drills: Learn the most effective evacuation techniques in simulated emergency situations.
- Essential Equipment: Master the correct use of lifeboats, rafts, and life jackets for optimal survival.
- Crisis Management: Develop leadership and communication skills to remain calm and coordinate successful evacuations.
- International Regulations: Meet SOLAS and STCW standards to ensure safety and legal compliance.
- Hands-on Training: Participate in intensive practical exercises and case studies to solidify your knowledge.
Testimonials
During the evacuation drill, I successfully guided my group of 12 people off the vessel and into the life raft in less than 3 minutes, following all safety protocols and remaining calm at all times.
I applied the first aid techniques I learned in the Maritime Safety and Survival course to stabilize an injured crew member during a storm, enabling him to reach a safe harbor and receive definitive medical attention. His recovery was partly attributed to my quick and effective response.
I managed to evacuate the boat simulator in 45 seconds, following all safety protocols, including the correct placement of the life jacket and assisting other passengers.
“Thanks to the rapid vessel evacuation training, I was able to stay calm and lead my family to the life raft in less than 5 minutes during a drill. I feel much safer on the water now.”
Frequently asked questions
Saving lives.
Yes. The itinerary includes ECDIS/Radar-ARPA/BRM with harbor, ocean, fog, storm, and SAR scenarios.
Online with live sessions; hybrid option for simulator/practical placements through agreements.
Saving lives.
Recommended functional SMCP. We offer support materials for standard phraseology.
Yes, with a relevant degree or experience in maritime/port operations. The admissions interview will confirm suitability.
Optional (3ā6 months) through Companies & Collaborations and the Alumni Network.
Simulator practice (rubrics), defeat plans, SOPs, checklists, micro-tests and applied TFM.
A degree from Navalis Magna University + operational portfolio (tracks, SOPs, reports and KPIs) useful for audits and employment.
- Survival Theory: Influencing Factors, Psychology of Survival
- Emergency Equipment: Life Jackets, Immersion Suits, Life Rafts, Lifeboats
- Life Rafts: Types, Inflation, Boarding, Equipment, Survival on Board
- Lifeboats: Types, Characteristics, Launching, Maneuvering, Maintenance
- Emergency Communications: EPIRB Beacons, SART Radar Responders, Portable VHF Radios
- First Aid in Survival: Hypothermia, Burns, Dehydration, Injuries
- Water Survival Techniques: Floating, Swimming, Rescue, Drowning Combat
- Managing Panic Situations: Fear Control, Leadership, Teamwork team
- Search and rescue: procedures, signals, collaboration with rescue teams
- Legislation and regulations: international conventions, national regulations
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Request information
- Complete the Application Form
- Attach your CV/Qualifications (if you have them to hand).
- Indicate your preferred cohort (January/May/September) and whether you want the hybrid option with simulator sessions.
Teachers
Eng. TomƔs Riera
Full Professor
Eng. TomƔs Riera
Full Professor
Naval engineer specializing in the selection, integration, and optimization of propulsion systems for yachts, high-speed craft, and service vessels.
Eng. SofĆa Marquina
Full Professor
Eng. SofĆa Marquina
Full Professor
Materials engineer specializing in marine composites and corrosion protection systems for ships, yachts, and port structures.
Eng. Javier BaƱuls
Full Professor
Eng. Javier BaƱuls
Full Professor
Naval electrical engineer with over fifteen years of experience in the design, integration, and operation of power and automation systems.
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Full Professor
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Full Professor
Specialist in meteorological and operational decision-making for coastal and offshore navigation, integrating wind, wave, and current models.
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Full Professor
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Full Professor
Naval engineer with a PhD in applied hydrodynamics and over a decade of experience designing high-performance hulls and marine structures.
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Full Professor
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Full Professor
MCA-certified captain with command of ocean-going vessels, specializing in advanced maneuvering, navigation management, and bridge safety.