Training Materials

Basic Crew knowledge   Powerpoint

Basic information about basic radio use on board   Powerpoint

Description of the 1 - 10 - 1 rule

Online virtual tour of Joint Rescue Coordination Centre Victoria

Description of SAR Resources on the West Coast   Powerpoint

Identification lights of vessels with mnemonics   Powerpoint

Lays down knowledge required for new crew   pdf

Introduction   Powerpoint

Personal Safety - Powerpoint

Describing occupational safety  for rescue vessels from preparation for and during a mission   Powerpoint

Types of Lifejackets and Personal Flotation Devices   Powerpoint

Procedure for and dangers due to cold water immersion   Powerpoint

Vessel Safety and Fitness   Powerpoint

Use of fire extinguishers and basic fire fighting

First part

Use of buoyant smoke and parachute flares

Distress Signals   Powerpoint

Electronic Communications and Log Books   Powerpoint

Seamanship   Powerpoint

A website of animated knots for all purposes

Handling a twin screw vessel, with animated slides   Powerpoint

Description of waterjet operation   Powerpoint

The Canadian Hydrographic Office Publication   pdf

Types of charts, chart information, and laying off latitude and longitude   Powerpoint

Sailing Directions, chart catalogue, lists of lights and fog signals   Powerpoint

Compass   Powerpoint

Cardinal and lateral buoyage   Powerpoint

Online introduction to cardinal and lateral buoyage (IALA B)

Aids to navigation, light characteristics, fog signals   Powerpoint

Currents   Powerpoint

Tides   Powerpoint

Weather   Powerpoint

Different types of position lines and fixes   Powerpoint

Latitude and Longitude

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A simple description of the International Regulations for Preventing Collision at Sea  Powerpoint

Instructional on navigation light layouts that may be seen   Powerpoint

Navigation lights, and collision avoidance questions and answers   Powerpoint

Restricted Visibility Navigation and Collision Avoidance   Powerpoint

Explanation of radar fundamentals   Powerpoint

Article on GPS basics   pdf

Description on the operation of the Global Positioning System   Powerpoint

Towing Operations   Powerpoint Jun 2010

Search Operations   Powerpoint

Rescue Operations   Powerpoint

Stop, Assess, Plan   Powerpoint

Flooding control in small vessels   Powerpoint

Operations with helicopters for search and rescue, and medivac, with precautions for winching and set up of landing areas   Powerpoint

Details of logging operations related to SAR incidents   Powerpoint

Bridge resources management, teamwork, error chains   Powerpoint

A comparison between management and leadership   Powerpoint

Rough log, vessel log and recording of pertinent information   Powerpoint

A study of vessel stability, buoyancy, displacement, as well as positive, neutral and negative stability, and free surface effect   Powerpoint

Types of ropes (lay, materials), splices, whipping, advanced knots, mooring and anchoring   Powerpoint

Wave types, breakers,wave actions   Powerpoint

A tug gets girted by its tow in Skookumchuck Narrows 2009

Oil Pollution Clean Up Worker Safety   Powerpoint

The current version of the pre RHIOT session plans, including summary sheet for office   pdf

seafarer medical, payment information, Transport Canada Seafarer Medical

Form detailing current status of stations with regards coxswains, and nominating candidates for forthcoming RHIOT season   pdf

Course Manual    pdf

Daily Planet video of RHIOT from Youtube

Early successes from simple techniques   pdf

Controlling and interpreting the display   pdf

Radar plot of a give way vessel in a crossing situation   Powerpoint

Radar plotting in an end on situation   Powerpoint

Radar plotting from a vessel overtaking another   Powerpoint

A sheet to practise radar plotting on

The operating manual from Raymarine on this chartplotter / radar / depth sounder

Diagram to facilitate manoeuvring for another vessel in restricted visibility

Current SARnav 2 handbook   pdf

SARnav 2 course outline

Welcome   Powerpoint

The best way to educate adults and keep their interest

Requirements for assembling a training plan

Description of why exercise planning is required, and how to design an exercise   Powerpoint

Description of the principles of continuous improvement   Powerpoint

Traits of leaders   Powerpoint

Making persuasive presentations   Powerpoint

Examples of SKA breakdown for various tasks, and within a vessels crew   Powerpoint

Instruction on station dynamics, related to the propulsion, direction and stability of the station

Powerpoint facilities to avoid   Powerpoint

A detailed look at the job of a trainer, and the preparations needed for training plans and lesson plans   Powerpoint

Review questions on the Train the Trainer presentation   Powerpoint

An introduction to training resources available to all stations and personnel  Powerpoint

Volunteer management in the CCGA P, with recruitment, recognition and retention   Powerpoint

A description of how many human factors, such as communications, challenges, personality, management styles, and workload, can affect SAR operations   Powerpoint

Insight into the process of problem solving, and road-blocks that impede that process   Powerpoint

Detailing the need for communication skills, and how to obtain the best feedback   Powerpoint

Explanation of delegation or responsibilities   Powerpoint

A presentation covering different leadership styles   Powerpoint

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Running drills and exercises.   Feb 2012

Critical Incident Stress Awareness and Diffusing   Powerpoint

Powerpoint  March 2012

Description of how and what can be gleaned from a reported flare sighting   Powerpoint

Simple accident causes and investigation techniques   Powerpoint

A description of the requirements for effective education of adults   Powerpoint

This manual is that on which the ARTE course is based   pdf

Importance of communication

Outline of causes of conflicts which may affect stations and how to analyse to find the actual problem   Powerpoint

A description of the type and process of evaluation of standards   Powerpoint

How human factor work in SAR operations

Problem solving - the six steps

Description of the need and the means to secure a succession within a station   Powerpoint

Description of what an Advanced Rescue Trainer / Evaluator does.

Download the CAMSAR Manual

The current version of the seamanship manual by kind permission of the CCG   pdf

Algorithm (flow charts) of steps and processes to take during a search and rescue mission.

Printable Advanced Crew Certificate

Printable Crew Level Certficate

The Collision Regulations marked up(blue text)for required knowledge for RHIOT   pdf

Collision Regs with Canadian Mods 2008   pdf

These crew levels can be signed off for a volunteer obtaining this certificate.

User guide to the C series of Raymarine electronic navigational aids

User guide to the E series of Raymarine Multi Function Displays   pdf

Emergency action principles   Powerpoint

Deals with airway problems such as choking, injury, etc.   Powerpoint

Deals with various breathing emergencies, including asthma, chest injuries, allergic reactions, ec.   Powerpoint

First aid for cardio vascular problems such as heart attachk / stroke   Powerpoint

First aid for diabetes, hypoglycemia, heat emergencies and hypothermia   Powerpoint

Factors affecting transportation in a rescue vessel   Powerpoint

Video on hypothermia treatment

Checking for injuries or conditions that may require first aid or that could become life threatening if not cared for   Powerpoint

Notice to issue in case of witnessing careless operation

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Quiz to support Boat Handling presentation   Powerpoint

Whenever we depart or return to base we advise Coast Guard Radio, who in turn inform Rescue Coordination Centre so that RCC knows where we are. In this recording you can hear an Auxiliary unit contact Coast Guard Radio on Channel 04A. This recording also captures the followup conversation between the controller and RCC over a dedicated phone line as he relays the Auxiliary units information.

THIS IS A LARGE FILE 25.4Mb
This recording is long and at times dull - just like some of our calls. However it follows an incident from the initial call from the gillnetter Isabella Scott to its conclusion when an Auxiliary unit brings the vessel safely into harbour. Its a good example of effective communication between various players, including the fishing boat skipper, Coast Guard Radio, Victoria Traffic, Rescue Coordination Centre, a commercial assistance provider, a nearby navy vessel (Orca 55) and an Auxiliary unit that was tasked to assist.


After the vessel calls for assistance, Coast Guard Radio issues a Marine Assistance Broadcast to determine if any vessels in the area can assist. Note that a SAR vessel is not immediately tasked.

This contains the "landline" communications between Coast Guard Radio and RCC. At all times RCC is aware of whats taking place on the water, including the on-scene weather, thanks to good communications between the vessels, the controller, and RCC. At times RCC speaks directly with the skipper of the Isabella Scott, however often an Auxiliary unit is the sole source of on-scene information.

When the navy vessel Orca 55 offers assistance, RCC notes their availability but makes it clear that the ship is not "tasked". A tasking is an official assignment from RCC, and for the Auxiliary it triggers certain responsibilities and subsequent compensation to the unit. While we would not wait for a tasking before assisting a vessel in serious trouble, we normally await a formal tasking before taking action.

While one MCTS officer coordinates the incident, his partner at the Traffic desk monitors the Isabella Scott on radar, advising other vessels such as ferries about the hazard, and later providing a "vector" (range and bearing) to help the assisting vessel to the correct position.

When the Auxiliary unit is tasked to help with the tow, they immediately confirm the working radio channel and take time to communicate with the naval vessel about how the handover will take place. They have Stopped, Assessed, and Planned.

This is the most serious distress call. In this case MCTS is broadcasting a "Mayday Relay", forwarding to all mariners the information it has received about a vessel in trouble.
The transmission begins with the mayday alarm tone.
Despite the urgency of the situation, the MCTS sounds calm and presents the information very slowly and clearly.

Example of an urgent call involving a vessel taking on water.

Two routine calls with safety information for mariners.

Large vessels are required to participate in the Vessel Traffic Services system and monitor the local traffic working VHF channel. The MCTS traffic officer tracks vessels on radar and advises ships of other traffic in their area. While we are not required to participate, were welcome to contact the Traffic Controller at any time, for example for ship information if were operating near the traffic lanes in poor visibility.

A introduction to safety management and its history    Powerpoint

A guide to reporting non conformances and observations    Powerpoint

A competition requiring initiative and teamwork in damage control

A competition plugging different sorts of damage that may be found on a vessel taking on water

Description of a competition using a dewatering pump

Description of a competition using a dewatering pump

A basis for all first aid exercises

Description of a competition using a heaving line

Description of a competition using a heaving line

Description of a competition using a heaving line

Description of a seamanship competition

Description of a seamanship competition

Description of a seamanship competition for tying a bowline

Description of a seamanship competition for coiling and throwing a rope.

Introduction   pdf

Search and Rescue Unit (SRU) Performance   pdf

Personal Safety

Vessel Fitness and Safety   pdf

Electronic Communications & Record Keeping   pdf

Practical Seamanship   pdf

Boat Handling   pdf

Foundations of Navigation   pdf

Towing Operations

Search   pdf

Rescue   pdf

Glossary of Nautical Terms and References  pdf

Glossary Quiz Part 1

Glossary Quiz Part 2

Navigation Quiz

Ch. 01 Search and Rescue Unit Performance Quiz 1

Ch.01 SAR Unit Performance Quiz 2

Personal Safety Quiz Part 1

Personal Safety Quiz Part 2

Vessel Safety & Fitness Quiz Part 1

Vessel Safety & Fitness Quiz Part 2

Electronic Navigation Quiz Part 1

Electronic Navigation Quiz Part 2

Seamanship Quiz - Part 1

Seamanship Quiz Part 2

Boat Handling Quiz Part 1

Boat Handling Quiz Part 2

Navigation Quiz Part 1

Navigation Quiz Part 2

Towing Quiz Part 1

Towing Quiz Part 2

Search Quiz 1

Ch. 09 Search Quiz 2

Rescue Quiz Part 1

Rescue Quiz Part 2

Radar Quiz

Outline of items to be considered when planning and setting up a SAR exercise

A compilation of stills showing this very comprehensive exercise of a downed helicopter, with 10 injured persons.

Description and a score sheet for an exercise involving assistance of a Mayday, first aid treatment and search

Scenario and instructions from exercise in Prince Rupert 2008

Documentation relating to a search exercise, involving three different search types, originally held 5 April 2009

Operating Instructions for Bobbie  pdf

Blank for planning weekend of crew training   pdf

Index of training materials against the crew levels and standards as at 25th January 2009   Excel Spreadsheet

Standardised training plan, detailing what subjects get instructed in class or on the water session

Standardised Training Plan 3.

Table of Contents   pdf

General Information   pdf

Systems

Options   pdf

Appendices  A, B, C   pdf

How to check and use a fire extinguisher

Please click this link to access the Zoom Recordings of our Training Seminars with Chief Instructor - Francois Michaud.

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ICOM video on DSC

Web page on how a water jet works