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Diploma · 800 h · 8 modules
Diploma in Rescue and Emergency Evacuation
This program provides you with the essential tools and knowledge to respond effectively to critical situations. Master rescue and first aid techniques, learn to plan and execute safe evacuations, and understand current safety…
Duration800 h
FormatOnline
Starts14 December
Places20 / 20
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Programme overview
What is the Diploma in Rescue and Emergency Evacuation?
The Diploma in Emergency Rescue and Evacuation
This program provides you with the essential tools and knowledge to respond effectively to critical situations. Master rescue and first aid techniques, learn to plan and execute safe evacuations, and understand current safety regulations. This program prepares you to lead teams and make crucial decisions under pressure, protecting lives and minimizing risks.
Emergency Rescue and Evacuation Diploma
Differentiating Advantages
- Realistic Drills: Participate in practical simulations of fires, earthquakes, and other emergencies.
- Specialized Certification: Obtain a recognized certificate that validates your competence in rescue and evacuation.
- Expert Instructors: Learn from professionals with extensive experience in emergency management and disaster response.
- State-of-the-art Tools: Become familiar with the use of modern equipment for search, rescue, and communication in extreme situations.
- Comprehensive Approach: Addresses key psychological, legal, and communication aspects for effective emergency management.
Programme type
Diploma
Study mode
Online
Duration
800 hours
Modules
8
Start date
27-11-2026
Programme highlights
- Master the techniques: Learn rescue protocols in various emergency situations, from fires to natural disasters.
- Strategic planning: Develop skills for creating and implementing effective and safe evacuation plans.
- Advanced first aid: Deepen your knowledge of pre-hospital care and basic life support for victims.
- Crisis management: Acquire tools for decision-making under pressure and coordinating teams in critical situations.
- Legal and regulatory framework: Understand current legislation on safety and evacuation to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Prepare to lead with effectiveness and saving lives in emergency situations.
Curriculum
Programme Structure
The programme is structured in 8 modules, listed below in order of study.
01
Regulatory framework, international agreements and emergency management
- SOLAS Convention (Chapter III: Rescue Devices and Means) and the International Code of Rescue Devices (IDS Code / LSA Code)
- Legal framework of maritime rescue: International Convention on Maritime Rescue of 1989 and LOF contracts (Lloyd's Open Form)
- SAR Agreement 79 (Search and Rescues) and the Global Organisation of the Rescue Coordinating Centres (MRCC / RCC)
- Responsibilities of the Captain, the Classification Society, the Maritime Authority and the Rescue Companies (Salvors)
- On-board emergency planning and management: Incident Command System (ICS) adapted to the naval environment
- Crisis Operational Risk Assessment: Decision Making Under Pressure and Preliminary Damage Assessment Protocol
- Liability, Insurance Aspects (P&I Clubs, H&M) and Statement of Gross Fault in Rescue Operations
- LSA code and solo requirements
02
Individual and collective rescue equipment
- Life jackets, immersion suits, thermal protection suits (TPD) and lifebuoys - technical specifications and maintenance
- Inflatable life rafts: Hydrostatic relief mechanisms (HRU), Lashing, inflation systems and interior equipment
- Rapid Rescue Boats (FRB) and Fully Closed Lifeboats - Marinated Engines, Autonomous Air Systems and Water Sprayers
- Free-fall lifeboats: Impact hydrodynamics, downward angles and structural safety
- Watering devices: gravity, pivot and hook with loading/non-load (on-load/off-load)
- Periodic inspections, load tests and maintenance of the rescue equipment according to the CIRC. IMO MSc.1206
- Pyrotechnic devices of distress signals, rocket launchers, smoke signals and mechanical cable launchers
- Inspection of rafts and vests
03
Marine evacuation systems (month) and ship abandonment
- Architecture and classification of marine evacuation systems (MES): slides (slips) and ramps/vertical sleeves (chutes)
- MONTH FAST DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURES ON PASSENGERS AND RO-RO LARGE CAPACITIES
- Vessel abandonment tactics: assignment of functions (Muster List), crowd control and panic management in emergencies
- Evacuation of people with reduced mobility (PMR) and inclusive rescue protocols on board
- Simulation of marine evacuation times using computational models and flow analysis of people
- Organisation of abandoned garbage, Pilot exercises and crew performance evaluation
- Jumping techniques from height, boarding of survival boats and pooling of rafts (rafting)
- SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE MES
04
Techniques of survival at sea and physiological factors
- Marine survival physiology: cold water thermal shock, hypothermia and submersion reflex
- Rescue syndrome due to immersion and management of castaways in critical condition or with post-rescue collapse
- Drinking water rationing, food and use of manual desalination on survival craft
- Survival Psychology: Leadership, Moral Maintenance, Isolation and Combat of Mental Exhaustion
- First aid on board rafts: treatment of burns, sea bites, dehydration and dizziness (MSI)
- Individual and collective flotation techniques (Help position and Huddle grouping)
- Navigability and Bilge Water Pumping on Rafts and Lifeboats in Gross Sea
- Cold weather survival
05
Search and Rescue Operations (SAR) and Air Interface
- Application of the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual (Iamsar Manual - Volumes I, II and III)
- Search patterns at sea: by stripes, square expansion, sectoral and coordinated search ship-aircraft
- Coordinator in the Scenario of the Claims (OSC) and Search Coordinator (CSS): Functions and Communications
- Emergency communications in GMDSS/SMSSM: activation and tracing of EPIRB beacons, SART-radar and SART-AIS
- Helicoported Medical Evacuation Operations (Medevac): Lifting Areas (Pickup Area), Helicopter Deck (Helideck) and Static Security
- Use of rescue boats for the collection of survivors in the water and lifting of stretchers
- Marine drones (UAV/USV) and night thermal vision (FLIR) applied to the location of victims at sea
- Helicopter Rescue
06
Maritime Rescue Engineering, Dry-Dockings and Fault Control
- Response to waterways: tamponade techniques, shoring (shoring), palatros placement and emergency bilge pumping
- Evaluation of the stability of the damaged ship: calculation of asymmetric flooding, righting moment and buoyancy margin
- Refloating operations of stranded vessels: bottom reaction calculation, cargo/fuel cache and traction with tugs
- Rescue traction and rigging engineering: calculation of belt shots, steel cables, hoists and salvage anchors
- Underwater sealing of tanks and transfer of hydrocarbons / harmful substances in sinister ships (lightering)
- Rescue of dumped or semi-sinking ships: Techniques of torque for engines (parbuckling) and use of floats/pontoneras
- Underwater welding and welding operations in emergency work on the hull
- Emergency Trailer
07
Complex fires, hazardous substances and ports of shelter
- Control and intervention in large-scale fires on board (warehouses, cargo tanks and vehicle decks)
- Evaluation of the ship's stability by accumulation of firewater in high decks
- Emergency intervention with dangerous goods (IMDG code) and emergency intervention guide (MFAG guide)
- Responses to liquefied gas leaks (LNG/LPG) or alternative fuels (ammonia, methanol) during an accident
- Environmental Impact Assessment and Contingency Plans for Hydrocarbon Spill Containment (SOPEP)
- Designation of ports of refuge (Places of Refuge): normative aspects, ecological risk assessment and negotiation with coastal states
- Management of bioterrorism, piracy and rescue of hostages in situations of maritime kidnapping
- Fire fighting with dangerous goods
08
Complex simulations, crisis management and Capstone Project
- Advanced simulations in manoeuvreing and rescue simulators (Full Mission Simulators) for decision making
- Management of corporate communication in crisis: relationship with the media, crew families, shipowners and insurers
- Removal of nautical remains (Wreck Removal): Nairobi Convention of 2007, dismantling techniques and final disposal
- Emergency preparedness audits and responsiveness verification of the Shipping Company
- Post-incident analysis (debriefing), lessons learned and integration of improvements in the security management system
- Protocols for preservation of evidence and subsequent investigation of the causes of the accident
- Presentation of the Capstone Project
- Capstone Project: Preparation of a comprehensive evacuation and rescue plan for a high-risk ship or a complex refloating case study
Workload
Study Time and Workload
800 hours of study, online and at your own pace. Move the slider to the hours a week you can really put in.
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Who it is for
Healthcare professionals, firefighters, and rescue workers seeking advanced specialization in rescue and evacuation techniques.Emergency managers and security coordinators who need effective response plans and updated protocols.Employees of companies with a high risk of emergencies who require comprehensive training to protect lives and facilities.Members of NGOs and humanitarian organizatio
Faculty
Academic direction and faculty
The teaching team at Navalis: working professionals who deliver and oversee the institute's programmes.
Eng. Diego Cifuentes
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Eng. Tomás Riera
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Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
- 01Coordinate and lead response teams
- 02Apply rescue techniques in various scenarios
- 03Assess and mitigate risks in emergency situations
- 04Provide basic prehospital care
- 05Effectively managing communication in critical situations
- 06Implement efficient and safe evacuation protocols
Careers
Career Opportunities
01Lifeguard at beaches and pools: Prevention, rescue, and first aid in aquatic environments.
02Member of emergency rescue teams: Participation in interventions during floods, earthquakes, or other natural disasters.
03Building and facility evacuation technician: Development and implementation of evacuation plans, drills, and staff training.
04Emergency manager in companies and institutions: Coordination of resources and personnel in crisis situations, minimizing risks and damages.
05Trainer in risk prevention and self-protection: Delivery of courses and workshops on safety, first aid, and emergency plans.
06Security guard with emergency knowledge: Detection of and response to risk situations, applying security and evacuation protocols.
07Support personnel in emergency services (firefighters, civil protection): Collaboration in rescue, healthcare, and logistical tasks in emergency situations.
08Occupational safety and risk prevention consultant: Risk assessment, emergency plan design, and advice on occupational safety and health.
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Questions
Entry Requirements
To provide participants with the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform rescues and evacuations safely and efficiently in emergency situations.
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.
Typically, a diploma in Emergency Rescue and Evacuation includes training in basic first aid, but focuses primarily on evacuation, rescue and emergency management techniques.
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 (3–6 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 Institute + operational portfolio (tracks, SOPs, reports and KPIs) useful for audits and employment.
Online admissions
Admissions Process
No waiting for a phone call. If your documents are complete, you can pay in the same session.
Entry requirements
Academic/Professional Profile:Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) qualification or equivalent; or Professional Certificate in Aquatic Lifesaving; or Demonstrable experience in emergency services, civil protection, firefighters, or security forces.Physical Condition:Pass physical fitness tests (swimming, endurance, strength). Medical certificate of fitness for high-risk activities.Additional Training:Desirable: First Aid, Basic Life Support (BLS), and Automated External Defibrillation (AED).Documentation:Updated CV, copy of qualifications/certificates, ID/Passport, pro
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