This course was developed to comply with the requirements of the Marine Personnel Regulations on minimum training in personal survival techniques and fire fighting for Canadian seafarers sailing solely on: 24 meters or less vessel engaged on a sheltered waters voyage only; 18 meters or less vessel engaged on a voyage in domestic waters; Fishing vessel of 24 meters or less engaged on a voyage in domestic waters. This course was previously named - MED A3. To enable course participants to acquire: a basic understanding of the hazards related to the marine environment and their own vessel, and of how to prevent shipboard incidents including fire; the knowledge they need to raise and react to alarms and deal with emergencies; an ability to provide assistance in fire and abandonment situations; the knowledge and skills to help them in their own survival and rescue.