Course Content
PST
The Personal Survival Techniques (PST) course trains seafarers in essential survival skills, focusing on emergency preparedness, use of life-saving equipment, and correct actions to ensure safety and survival at sea.
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PST (Personal Survival Techniques)

The Life Jackets You Need Onboard Your Boat — Rocket Marine

Emergencies that could lead to abandoning ship

  • Collision
  • Stranding
  • Adverse reaction of dangerous goods or hazardous bulk materials
  • Shifting of cargo
  • Ship fire or explosion
  • Hull failure
  • Foundering

Muster list and emergency signals

  • State the posting location, structure and purpose of the muster list
  • Identify emergency signals
  • Describe appropriate action to be taken in case of emergency signalsSOLAS training manual
  • State that the SOLAS training manual is specific to the ship
  • State the location of the SOLAS training manual

Safety symbols

  • Identify IMO safety symbols used on board ship relating to survival
  • Identify escape route indicators on ship