Learning Outcomes

Introduction to Emergency Equipment

Emergency Alarms and Signals

Signaling Equipment and Pyrotechnics

Personal Protective Equipment: Utilization and Purpose

Lesson Summary

In this module, you will learn about different ship alarms and signals covering on board emergency situations. You will also learn about the applications and purpose of signalling equipment alongside those of different personal protective equipment used by maritime stakeholders.

Introduction to Life Saving Appliances (LSA)

Launching Appliances and Arrangements

Life Raft Launching Appliances

GMDSS Radio Systems

Operation of Survival Craft and Rescue Boats

Rescue Operation and Techniques

In this module, you will learn about life-saving appliances used in ensuring the survival of staff, craft, boats, and the ship itself in different emergencies. Get to discuss rescue operations and techniques covering the fundamental principles of survival.

Emergency Equipment and Life Saving Appliances - Course Assessment

Learn about emergency equipment and life-saving appliances for shipboard safety from this free online course.

Shipboard Safety: Emergency Equipment and Life-Saving Appliances

This free online course from Alison is specially designed for learners interested in the workings of ships that expose people and watercraft to different hazards. The course analyzes the agencies formed and protocols set because of past safety issues on-board ships. Register for this course today and improve your shipboard safety skills!

Introduction and Project Initiation

Business Impact and Risk Analysis

BCP and DRP Design

In this module, we will discuss business continuity management systems and business continuity and disaster recovery plans. The seven phases of the BCP planning model will be outlined. Also, consider the risk analysis process and explain terminologies like threat, vulnerability and risk.

IT Recovery and IT Resiliency Strategies

Implementation, Testing & Exercise Phases

Maintenance, Execution and Pandemics

In this module, we will elucidate the disaster recovery strategies for the InfoTech (IT) processes. You will study disaster recovery options for IT sites and consider IT resiliency and areas of resiliency. We will also examine the implementation phase of BCP.

Disaster Recovery Engineering - Course Assessment

This free online course upskills engineers and crisis managers on business continuity and disaster recovery strategies.

Disaster Recovery Engineering

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the uncertainties and immense disruptions that can quickly occur and affect business operations. However, maintaining crisis management plans can help minimize the effects of such ruinous incidents. This course will help you master proactive business continuity and disaster recovery strategies to cushion the impact of unforeseen occurrences in organizations and businesses. Sign up today.

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