Welcome back to Episode 2 of Training Tuesday, where we give you a behind-the-scenes look at the wide range of training our volunteer crews undertake twice a week to ensure they’re always ready to respond.
This week, we’re joining our ILB crew aboard Albert Pinel as they take part in a scenario-based exercise alongside the commercial operators at Go-Sail.je.
Safely transferring crew and equipment at sea is a vital skill when responding to casualties or vessels in distress. It demands clear communication, continuous dynamic risk assessment, and precise boat handling in what can often be challenging conditions.
During this exercise, the crew practised transferring a CAS Care-trained crew member, along with specialist medical equipment, from Albert Pinel to a sailing vessel to carry out a simulated casualty assessment.
Did you know?
Albert Pinel carries a comprehensive range of medical equipment, all of which our crews are trained to use through an intensive five-day Casualty Care course, followed by regular refresher training. This equipment includes oxygen, pain relief, a defibrillator, patient monitoring equipment, and much more.
Combined with our dedicated casualty care cards, this allows our crews to provide treatment for everything from seasickness and minor injuries to life-threatening medical emergencies until advanced care can be accessed ashore.
After some award-worthy acting from the sailors (and plenty of laughs along the way!), the casualty care team safely transferred back aboard Albert Pinel before continuing with the rest of the evening’s training.
Albert Pinel carries a comprehensive range of medical equipment, all of which our crews are trained to use through an intensive five-day Casualty Care course, followed by regular refresher training. This equipment includes oxygen, pain relief, a defibrillator, patient monitoring equipment, and much more.
Combined with our dedicated casualty care cards, this allows our crews to provide treatment for everything from seasickness and minor injuries to life-threatening medical emergencies until advanced care can be accessed ashore.
After some award-worthy acting from the sailors (and plenty of laughs along the way!), the casualty care team safely transferred back aboard Albert Pinel before continuing with the rest of the evening’s training.
