Maritime Survival series:
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Working off-shore entails a certain amount of risk. Recent studies of marine disasters and accidents have provided a wealth of new information that can be used to teach
maritime personnel how to prepare for and survive a life threatening incident. This six-tape series of videos uses realistic scenarios to teach off-shore oil and maritime personnel safe work practices and proper
procedures to follow in the event of an unforeseen incident. Produced by MM, distributed by EFG
Emergency Platform Rig and Vessel Abandonment - VHS - 26 Minutes $325
This program covers controlled and uncontrolled abandonments and the various means of escape available, including, lifeboats, life rafts and water entry. The importance of the station bill, holding of realistic drills
and other methods of crisis preparation are also discussed in detail.
Abandonment
Emergency Helicopter Abandonment - VHS - 24 Minutes $325
This video outlines the actions required by passengers during controlled, semi-controlled and uncontrolled water ditchings. Emphasis is placed on preflight preparation, knowledge of proper crash position and underwater
orientation for location of exits.
Lifeboat Operation and Survival Practices - VHS - 26 Minutes $325
Only with instruction on proper methods of loading, releasing, handling and maintaining life support systems can these complex survival craft prove effective at saving lives.
Liferaft Operation and Survival Practices - 30 Minutes $325
Davit, throw-over and aviator liferafts are used to show effective means of using these life-saving crafts. Pyrotechnics, provisions and handling in rough seas are also demonstrated.
Man Overboard - VHS - 31 Minutes $325
This video illustrates the procedures for retrieving personnel in the water, including methods for hoisting a man into a lifeboat or stand-by boat. Details Hypothermia treatment techniques and Helicopter stokes litter
rescue procedures.
Water Entry and Survival Techniques - VHS - 27 Minutes $325
This video discusses survival techniques needed to beat the odds if offshore personnel are forced to enter the water as a last means of escape. Includes Step off procedures, use of PFDs, HELP position, Group Huddle, and
Survival Suits.
Emergency Marine Distress Signals - VHS - 25 Minutes $325
It is vital for crews to understand and train in the use of marine distress signals from Radio Communication and visual markers such as Flares, Smokes or Rockets, to electronic locators such as EPIRBS and SARTS. In this
two-part, 25 minute program, maritime employees will learn how to rapidly notify Search and Rescue authorities to their emergency and assist them by quickly guiding rescue craft to their location. This is vital
compliance training that can literally save the crew's life!
"Maritime Security" Keeping ports safe. 28 minutes . VHS-$425
... DVD-$450
"Maritime Security" is a video-based program offering Awareness, Prevention and Response training for
dockside and shipside workers and managers, security and port operations personnel, police and fire officials, contractors, and others who may work at or near port facility. 2003 release .
The program examines the major security issues faced by the maritime industry including petty thievery, grand larceny, smuggling of illegal goods and people, and the growing threat of terrorism. It also outlines
common sense policies that both security and non-security employees can use on a daily basis to help keep ports secure.
Among the topics covered are gathering information, logging data, identifying suspicious activities, and calling for help. The program emphasizes the importance of maintaining an awareness of the surroundings,
and recognizing when something does'nt look right.? It examines the typical behavior of a criminal or terrorist who is setting up a crime, and offers ways that maritime businesses can secure their facilities to prevent
crimes before they happen. Shipside and dockside workers learn correct response procedures in the event of a problem or potential problem.
Included with the purchase is a Model Procedures Guide that helps facilities and vessels conduct security assessments and set up security plans for the three MARSEC threat levels.
The program was filmed at the Ports of Houston and Galveston with the assistance of Carnival Cruise Lines, Clean Channels, the Houston Fire Department and the US Coast Guard.
2009 catalog
