About the course
Free-fall lifeboats are a vital emergency system, and safe operation depends on clear knowledge and correct procedures.
This training course will prepare you to operate free-fall lifeboats safely and confidently.
Whether you’re new to maritime work or a seasoned crew member, understanding this equipment could one day save your life and the lives of your shipmates.
Learning objectives
Build hands-on capability to execute launches, conduct checks, and coordinate emergency responses at sea.
- Understand the fundamentals of free-fall lifeboats and applicable international maritime safety standards
- Describe lifeboat structure and key systems, and perform routine daily inspections
- Supervise safe launch procedures and manage Free-Fall Lifeboat Operations at sea
- Orchestrate emergency response actions and diagnose lifeboat system faults
- Organize crew drills and ongoing maintenance to ensure readiness
Getting Certified
How to Receive Your Certification in 3 Simple Steps
1. Complete Your ID Verification
For first-time customers, we’ll guide you through a quick and secure ID verification process. This helps protect the integrity of our program and ensures your certification is issued correctly.
2. Study the Course Material
Access your learning portal and work through the course at your own pace. Our content is designed to be clear, engaging, and easy to follow—everything you need to feel confident before testing.
3. Pass the Assessment
When you’re ready, complete the final assessment. The Assessment consists of multiple-choice questions. Achieve a passing score, and you will receive a download link for your signed and stamped certificate approved by ECMT (Emergency Control and Maritime Training).
You are free to (re)print your certificate anytime. An original hard-copy by mail can be ordered (not included).
How it works
1. Sign up
Go digital and save time. Simply sign up and you can start the course immediately.
2. Take the course
You will need a PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone (iOS or Android). You can take the course online or download the course.
3. Assessment
The Assessment consists of multiple-choice questions. Upon successful completion of the assesment you will receive your certificate.
4. Certificate
You will receive a download link for your certificate. You are free to (re)print your certificate anytime. A signed and stamped original hard-copy by mail can be ordered.
After passing the assessment, you will receive a download link for your signed and stamped certificate approved by ECMT (Emergency Control and Maritime Training)
You are free to (re)print your certificate anytime. An original hard-copy by mail can be ordered (not included)
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