This GWO Basic Safety Training Sea Survival and Boat Transfer module is essential for individuals working in offshore wind energy environments. It equips participants with the knowledge, skills, and mindset necessary to respond safely and effectively to both routine operations and emergencies at sea. The course focuses on personal survival techniques, safe transfer between vessels and wind turbine generators (WTGs), and proactive safety behavior in high-risk offshore scenarios.
GWO Sea Survival and Boat Transfer Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of the GWO Sea Survival and Boat Transfer module, participants will be able to:
1. Understand the principles of emergency descent and water entry in both controlled and unexpected scenarios.
2. Demonstrate the ability to safely transfer between vessels and WTGs using industry-standard procedures.
3. Recognize and respond to emergency situations at sea, including man-overboard and evacuation scenarios.
4. Understand the risks of cold water immersion and apply survival strategies to mitigate these dangers.
5. Correctly use lifesaving appliances (LSA) and personal protective equipment (PPE).
6. Show confidence in personal and group survival techniques in open water.
7. Apply proactive safety behaviors and emergency response procedures in offshore wind settings.
GWO Sea Survival and Boat Transfer Course Content
Cold Water Immersion: Understanding the physiological effects and survival strategies.
Lifesaving Appliances (LSA) and PPE: Identification, proper use, and maintenance of equipment.
Transfer Practical: Safe vessel-to-WTG transfers using TP ladders and boats.
Practical Sea Survival Training:
Emergency descent procedures and rescue support protocols
Correct use of LSA and PPE
Evacuation risks and techniques
Controlled and emergency water entry from TP ladder
Individual and group swimming strategies
Use of life rafts and emergency signaling equipment
Target Audience:
Individuals aspiring to work in the wind energy industry.
Professionals currently engaged in turbine manufacturing, wind farm development, construction, and maintenance.
If you have any questions or need more information, please contact us: + 371 29140055, or info@botctraining.com
| GWO BST SS / BSTR SS + BT Riga: | 250€ |
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| GWO BST SS / BSTR SS + BT Klaipeda: | 250€ |
| Boat Transfer Riga : | 160€ |
| Boat Transfer Klaipeda: | 160€ |
| Course length: GWO Basic Safety Training Sea Survival: 3 hours of e-learning and 3.5 hours of practical classes. Boat landing: 1.5 hours practical classes. | |
| Course ratings: Riga: 4.7/5.0 , Klaipeda : 4.8/5.0 | |
| Theoretical lessons will be provided online via the BOTC e-learning platform. Practical classes must be completed within 28 days of finishing the theoretical classes. | |
| The price includes the WINDA fee, coffee breaks, lunch, and parking. | |
| Courses are available at these locations: Andrejostas iela 17 K-5 , Riga, Latvia Svajones g. 30, 94101 Klaipeda, Lithuania | |
| Course Participant Prerequisites: The course participants shall be medically fit, appear well-rested, and be capable of fully participating, showing no signs of fatigue, substance abuse, or sickness. The course participant shall have created a personal profile in WINDA, and have provided their WINDA ID prior to completing the GWO training. When attending refresher training, the course participants must do so before the expiry of the previous training record’s validity period. | |
| Certificate validity: 24 months | |