~ Purpose ~

The purpose of this course is to promote the safe transfer of personnel and passengers by boat in offshore and maritime environments. Safety must be prioritised before, during, and after every transfer operation, with appropriate procedures and precautions followed at every stage. This course highlights the potential hazards associated with boat transfers and the importance of effective preparation, communication, and compliance with established safety requirements.


~ Objectives ~

Upon completion of the course, participants will understand the procedures and safety requirements for embarking, transferring, and disembarking by boat at offshore installations and other locations at sea. The course covers hazard awareness, safe transfer techniques, the correct use of Life-Saving Appliances (LSA), and restrictions on items that may be prohibited or unsafe to carry during transfers. Participants will also learn the importance of following crew instructions, maintaining situational awareness, and applying Stop Work Authority whenever unsafe conditions arise. Particular emphasis is placed on preventing accidents and ensuring the safety of all personnel and passengers throughout the transfer operation.


~ Content ~

>>The course set includes series of training modules and video materials.<<


~ Certification ~

Upon successful completion of the online course you will be granted with personalized training certificate (validity: 4 years).


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Course Curriculum

    1. Welcome

    2. Introduction

    3. Onboard Risks and Accidents

    4. Passengers and Crew Safety

    5. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

    6. Life Saving Appliances (LSA)

    7. Personal Flotation Devices (PFD)

    8. Process for Assessing the Risk

    9. Emergency Response

    10. Onboard Types of Alarms

    11. Abandon Ship Procedure

    12. Boarding a Lifeboat

    13. Boarding a Liferaft

    14. Sea Accidents and Survival Techniques

    15. Procedures for Port Embarkation

    16. Safety Induction prior Boat Transit

    17. Embarkation and Disembarkation at Sea

    18. Personnel Transfer: Crane Equipment and Demands

    19. Crew Transfer by the Transfer Basket / Capsule

    20. Personnel Transfer (Gangway)

    21. Personnel Transfer (Swing Rope)

    22. Personnel Transfer (Boat to Boat)

    23. Personnel Transfer (Boat Landings)

    24. Summary

    1. Liferafts Instructions

    2. Active Fall Protection

    3. Full Body Harness Donning

    4. Modern Service Vessel #1

    5. Modern Service Vessel #2

    6. Passenger Transfer To & From Offshore Vessel at Sea

    7. Boat Landing Transfer Operation #1

    8. Boat Landing Transfer Operation #2

    9. Personnel Collapsible Basket Transfer Operation

    10. Personnel Capsule (FROG)Transfer Operation

    11. Personnel Swing Rope Operation

    12. Personnel Rigid Basket Transfer Operation

    13. Personnel transfer boat landing gone wrong

    14. Unsafe personnel transfer over boat landing

    1. Course Materials 1

    2. Course Materials 2

    3. Exam: Travel Safely by Boat

About this course

  • €190,00
  • 41 lessons
  • 3.5 hours of video content
  • Course access 1 full year