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- 01 The rulebook: SOLAS III, the LSA Code and who may service what You will know which instrument answers which question, which rules are in force or coming, and who is allowed to do each job. Free · 14 min
- 02 Anatomy of a lifeboat, davit, winch and release gear You will be able to trace the load path from davit to hook and name what each part must do under the LSA Code, and how each part fails. Free · 15 min
- 03 Weekly and monthly lifeboat checks by the crew You will be able to run, record and supervise the weekly and monthly lifeboat checks so they meet SOLAS and stand up to an inspector. Sign up free · 13 min
- 04 The annual thorough examination of lifeboats, davits and release gear You will know what an authorised technician must examine and test each year, in which order, and what the ship must receive afterwards. Sign up free · 15 min
- 05 The five-yearly overhaul and 1.1 load tests You will be able to plan the five-yearly overhaul and load test, work out the test load and spot unsafe test methods. Sign up free · 15 min
- 06 On-load release hooks and the hook rule You will be able to judge whether a lifeboat's release and retrieval system meets the hook rule and handle hooks safely in service. Sign up free · 15 min
- 07 Free-fall lifeboats, rescue boats and fast rescue boats You will know the special design, test and drill rules for free-fall lifeboats, rescue boats and fast rescue boats, including the changes adopted in 2026. Sign up free · 15 min
- 08 Lifeboat drills without accidents You will be able to plan a lifeboat drill that meets SOLAS III/19 and teaches the crew, without putting anyone at needless risk. Sign up free · 14 min
- 09 Flag, class and port State control: what inspectors look for You will know how each inspector looks at your lifeboats, which deficiencies lead to detention and how to prepare the ship and its records. Sign up free · 14 min
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Free awareness training. Al Safwan Marine is not an approved training provider, so no certificate is given, and these courses are not a qualification. They don't replace STCW training, manufacturer training or the certification technicians need for this work. The manufacturer's manual and your flag's rules always come first.
