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Upon completion of this module, you should be able to:
  • Describe the different types of emergency communication equipment found on board ship and in survival craft.
  • State the purpose of an EPIRB and where they are located.
  • Demonstrate how an EPIRB is activated, and explain the dangers of accidental use.
  • Explain the differences between an EPIRB, a SART and a PLB.
  • State the purpose of a SART and where they are located.
  • Demonstrate how a SART is activated, and explain the dangers of accidental use.
  • Demonstrate the correct use of VHF radios.

Main Topics:
  • EPIRB
  • SART
  • VHF Radio
  • Life Saving Signals
  • Pyrotechnics

System Requirements:

Hardware:

- Intel® Pentium® IV
- 512 MB of RAM
- Hard disk drive with at least 800 MB of uncompressed space
- SVGA-compatible video card that supports 1024 x 768 screen resolution
- QUAD-speed CD-ROM Drive
- Sound card
- Keyboard
- Mouse or any pointing device

Software:

- Windows® XP
- Internet Explorer 6
- DirectX 8.1
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1