Imo Model Course 1.19 Pdf Repack May 2026

IMO Model Course 1.19: Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques (PST)

is a fundamental safety training framework required for all seafarers. It is designed to meet the mandatory minimum standards of competence set out in Table A-VI/1-1 of the STCW Code . Course Objective

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• Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment.
• Properly don and use survival equipment (lifejackets, immersion suits, anti-exposure suits).
• Safely embark and disembark survival craft (life rafts and rescue boats).
• Operate location devices (EPIRBs, SARTs, VHF radios).
• Apply survival techniques in the water, including heat escape lessening posture (HELP) and huddling.
• Administer first aid specific to hypothermia and drowning.

• Title: IMO Model Course 1.19 — Incident Command System (ICS)
• Purpose: Introduces ICS principles tailored to maritime incidents, helping port authorities, coast guards, ship operators, and emergency responders coordinate effectively during emergencies.
• Format: Structured training syllabus with learning objectives, lesson plans, diagrams, exercises, and references — typically provided as a downloadable PDF.