GWO Boat Transfer is a half-day practical training that prepares offshore workers for safe transfer between vessels and installations. Participants learn proper boarding and disembarking techniques, man-overboard response, and emergency evacuation procedures in a hands-on environment.
| Timetable | 0.5 days |
| Certification | ECMT Certificate of Participation – Boat Transfer |
| Validation | No specific validity period |
| Requirements | No specific entry requirements. |
This half-day training covers the key competencies needed to safely board and disembark vessels and offshore structures. Participants practise hands-on boarding and disembarking techniques, learn how to respond to man-overboard situations, and become familiar with evacuation procedures. The course builds practical awareness and confidence for working in the challenging offshore marine environment.
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The GWO Boat Transfer training is designed for offshore workers who are required to transfer between vessels, platforms, or other marine structures as part of their work. Safe transfer operations demand situational awareness, physical preparedness, and knowledge of the correct procedures — all of which are developed throughout this course.
During the half-day programme, participants practise the correct techniques for boarding and disembarking under realistic conditions. The training also covers how to respond effectively when a colleague goes overboard, including the use of GMDSS communication equipment, search and rescue coordination, and first aid for casualties retrieved from the water. Evacuation procedures are also addressed so participants are ready to act in a range of emergency scenarios.
Upon successful completion, participants receive an ECMT certificate of participation. Please note that this is not a GWO-certified qualification but an ECMT certificate of participation. The Boat Transfer training can be taken as a standalone course or combined with GWO Sea Survival for a more comprehensive offshore safety foundation.
GWO Boat Transfer is a half-day practical training focused on safe transfer between vessels and offshore structures. It covers boarding and disembarking procedures, man-overboard response, GMDSS communication, first aid, and evacuation techniques. The course is designed for offshore workers who regularly perform or encounter vessel transfer operations.
Upon successful completion, you receive an ECMT certificate of participation for Boat Transfer. Please note that this is not a GWO-certified qualification — it is an ECMT certificate of participation issued by EC-MT.
There are no specific entry requirements for the GWO Boat Transfer training. The course is open to anyone working in an offshore environment who needs to carry out or be prepared for vessel transfer operations.
There is no specific validity period attached to the GWO Boat Transfer certificate of participation. Check with your employer or client whether they have specific requirements regarding the frequency of refresher training.
Yes. The Boat Transfer training can be taken as a standalone half-day course or as part of GWO Sea Survival training. Combining both provides a broader and more comprehensive foundation in offshore marine safety.
