Rescues at Sea: A Guide to Helicopter Rescues and Dewatering Pumps
- VHS no.: M-27
- Year: 2003
- No. mins: 24
- Price: $20.00 US
- DVD format is only available as part of 4-DVD set; see Survival at Sea Series
Description
Rescues at Sea: A Guide to Helicopter Rescues and Dewatering Pumps is a video on how to prepare for helicopter arrival, medevac procedures, and dewatering pump delivery. The video is of value to all boaters, commercial and noncommercial, and is especially useful to those who operate in waters where help from surface search and rescue vessels is unavailable.
The video demonstrates U.S. Coast Guard helicopter response to a vessel in distress. The success of helicopter rescue operations depends not only on the skills of the helicopter crew, but also on the knowledge and skills of those on the vessel needing help. Knowing what to expect and what to do during a helicopter rescue can make the difference in saving your life or your vessel.
Produced by Ellen Frankenstein for the Alaska Marine Safety Education Association; funded by the U.S. Coast Guard.
