The chemical carriers are considered very technically sophisticated and complicated vessels with demanding cargo transfer operations. These vessels normally carry so many different cargoes on each of their voyages, and each of the chemicals transported represents a potential threat to the safety of the people on board.

The present video training is intended to emphasize the fact that the most efficient and important defense against personal injury is keeping to the established and proven procedures of all cargo operations. The content is divided in seven sections covering the preparation for the operations, loading, discharging and cleaning operations, engineering activities, entry to the confined spaces, further hazards to take into consideration, and managing chemical carriers. 

In addition to the above, this training video features several case studies of the real life incidents that demonstrate what can occur if proper procedures are not followed. The cargoes transported by chemical tankers can be flammable, toxic, corrosive and asphyxiating. The intention of the authors of this video was to show the importance of having clear understanding of all hazards involved and of the protective equipment that is required. And the most important would be to know the vessel and to keep to the procedures...

An excellent training video supplementing the associated training booklet. Imagine that is it very cold and wet, the surface under your feet is extremely slippery and the order has been given to abandon the vessel. Once a human is immersed in cold sea water, they get shocked and start to breathe much more rapidly - this is happening automatically and is in fact uncontrollable response to the situation.

Though this normally happens not more than couple of minutes, a person shall hold a head above the water as otherwise the water may be breathed. The next stage would normally be cooling of the limb musculature occurring during first thirty minutes spent in the sea water. The strength is getting lost which prevents the human from grasping a line or hanging to something that could let him or her stay on the surface...

The immersion suit is considered critically important p[piece of personal lifesaving equipment - wearing a properly maintained immersion suit can actually save life because it allows to keep the body warm. And, if the immersion suit is worn together with the lifejacket, such combination will contribute to the significant extension of the survival time. These suits are also widely known and referred to as abandonment/survival suits. Have a look at both video and booklet and get yourself duly familiarized with the types, working principles and putting on the immersion suits.

The present training series has been originally developed to supplement the content of the personal survival manuals of the vessels including the training manual under Chapter III of SOLAS Convention and requirements of STCW Convention. This video deals with lifeboats while three other video films are dealing with liferafts, mustering and survival & rescue.

We highly recommend all our users to watch very carefully all of the parts of this series and also consult the wordbooks and training manuals available on board specific to their particular vessel. The video covers all types of lifeboats normally used on the vessels. It starts with the information about the most popular enclosed type lifeboats demonstrating how they should be launched and how the whole process of abandoning the ship should be arranged.

The other types addressed are partially enclosed lifeboats, open type lifeboats and of course free-fall type lifeboats. The specific features of each type of boats have been dealt with together with the recommended procedure for maintenance of the boats and systems on board. Do not wait until the real emergency is there as it may get to late. You should take absolutely every single opportunity to participate in any available training courses and other activities including onboard drills.

Here is another part of the training series focusing on the important aspects of survival on board any vessel and reinforcing all seafarers as this training should supplement the survival manual of the ship. The content of the training is representing the up-to-date advice provided by the MCA and IMO organizations, detailing the procedures that shall be followed by the crew members and passengers if commercial and cargo ships.

They can be watched either individually or as a training set. This particular part of the training program is dealing with the liferafts. It demonstrates the proper methods to be used for launching both davit-launched and throw-over liferafts. The content of the video is also addressing the established and effective procedures for embarkation and launching these rafts from the vessel and will also show the trainees what to do for the most rapid deployment.

Three other parts of the training series address the lifeboats, mustering and survival & rescue. This training will be very useful and interesting for anyone working or planning to work at sea since it covers all important aspects of construction, operation, launching and maintenance of shipboard survival equipment.

One more video of four-part set. While three other parts of the training package cover the lifeboats, liferafts and survival & rescue, this one has been solely devoted to mustering. The present video film starts with the attempt of its authors to address the fundamental question - why do people muster?

The content of the video details how the mustering should be conducted, how we should account for every person on board the vessel, and, what is maybe the most important matter, what tasks and jobs are normally allocated to each of the crew members and how these tasks and jobs should be carried out. We would strongly recommend all our visitors to download all four parts of this training set and watch them very carefully.

They do contain lots of valuable information about the construction features, launching and operation as well as the maintenance of the vital pieces of shipboard survival arrangements. It goes without saying that knowing how the survival items shall be used and being fully aware of the procedures to be followed in case of an emergency may save your life and lives of someone else. And these videos prepared by the world leading and recognized specialists will provide valuable assistance in your training process.

This is the closing part of the training set consisting of four videos providing a good coverage of the shipboard survival items and techniques. Three other video films are dealing with the lifeboats, liferafts and mustering and are also available. As you can see, the first three parts of the training package focus on the process of abandoning the vessel and advise how to do this safely.

This fourth part is addressing what happens straight after the survival, It demonstrates the life in a lifeboat and in the liferaft providing required and valuable advice on how to apportion the food available in the survival craft taking into account the number of people on board, what measures shall be taken to prevent seasickness of the passengers, and how to collect water, which is also the matter of utmost importance.

The authors of the video look into such survival detection equipment items as SART and EPIRBs. The video concludes with location of the rescue parties - in this section you will get to know what steps shall be made to increase the chances of being rescued by the chopper or vessel in the safe and efficient way. This training set is definitely one of the best training sources available today featuring excellent and easily understandable material.

The present video is a part of the Personal Safety On Board Ships series consisting of the training booklet dealing with the personal safety on board ships in general and several interesting and informative video films addressing the personal safety on tankers, chemical tankers, general cargo ships, container vessels, bulk carriers, and in the various areas of the vessel such as the galley and the engine room, as well as on deck.

The authors of this particular training video tried to underline that it is very important to think about the safety not only when working but also when having rest or sleep before and after working hours on board. The accident can easily happen outside your working hours and do not necessarily occur when you are working. In the accommodation there are specific risks, such as the fires from smoking, slippery surfaces and many other potential hazards.

That is why due attention shall be paid by all people on board to the personal safety as failure in protecting your own safety can easily result in the danger to the other crew members and the vessel. Have a look and take the advices provided by the instructors, we are quite sure this will lead to the increase of your safety awareness.

This is another part of the series coming under Personal Safety On Board Ships title and comprising of the training booklet with general instructions, accompanied by the several videos dealing with the personal safety on different types of ships such as tankers and container vessels, chemical tankers, general cargo ships and bulk carriers, plus addressing the safety precautions to be taken by the crew members in different compartments and areas, such as the accommodation and engine room, and on deck.

The galley is not safe place to work and every person working there shall be fully aware of all hazards presented. For example, they have to be very careful when using mechanical cutters since any little distraction of their attention may eventually lead to the serious consequence including injuries. There is no galley without knives - they shall also be treated with care when you use or clean them. There are ovens and deep fryers that not only present the immediate hazard of burn; their incorrect and inaccurate use can lead to the fire on board.

In general, people shall understand that there are established procedures or what and how should be done in the galley and all of those procedures shall be followed. This will allow to have safe working conditions in the galley and eliminate the hazards to the people working there.