Training and Continual Professional Development

As a maritime search and rescue professional, coordinating responses or responding to emergencies on the coast or at sea, often in challenging and unpredictable conditions, is what you do best. Training and continual professional development (CPD) is a key part of this to ensure you perform your duties effectively and the the best of your ability.

Training is critical to ensure that you have the necessary knowledge, skills, and competencies to coordinate responses or respond to emergencies quickly and efficiently. This includes learning about the latest search and rescue techniques, equipment, and technologies, as well as enhancing your communication and leadership skills.

Continual professional development courses are equally important to keep your knowledge and skills up-to-date and to ensure that you stay current with new technologies and best practices. These courses help you to enhance your understanding of the challenges and risks associated with maritime search and rescue operations and to develop effective strategies to mitigate those risks.

Investing in training and continual professional development is not only essential for your own professional development, but it also benefits your team, organisation and the people you serve. Your enhanced skills and knowledge will help you to provide better service to the public and ensure that they receive the care and assistance they need in emergency situations.

Maritime Search and Rescue Council offer a wide range of training and continual professional development courses designed specifically for maritime search and rescue professionals. Our courses cover topics such as search and rescue operations, maritime safety, communication and leadership skills, and the latest search and rescue equipment and technologies.

Our training courses and CPD sessions are taught by experienced instructors who have extensive knowledge and experience in the maritime search and rescue field, with extensive experience in the design and delivery of training programmes and courses covering topics such as:

• SAR Radar Operator
• Maritime SAR Law and Legislation
• On Scene Commander (IMO Model 3.15)
• Maritime SAR Operations
• SAR Navigation
• Maritime Mass Casualty Rescue
• Migrant Search and Rescue Operations
• Vessel Handling
• Daughter Craft and RHIB Operations
• Maritime & Coastal Incident Pre Planning (in line with UK Civil Contingencies Act)
• Maritime & Coastal Incident Coordination & Response
• Human Element & Non-technical Skills
• Vessel Maintenance and Engineering

We use a variety of teaching methods, including hands-on training, simulations, and case studies, to ensure that you get the most out of your learning experience.

We believe that investing in your professional development is essential for your success as a maritime search and rescue professional. That's why we offer regular CPD sessions and discounted training courses for members, including flexible training options that can be tailored to your individual needs and schedule.

You can download our full Maritime SAR Training Course Catalogue here

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