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Starting Out in Search and Rescue (SAR)

£615.00

Take your first step into the world of maritime rescue with our five-day introductory SAR course in London. Designed for those looking to begin a career or volunteer in the Search and Rescue sector, this hands-on program gives you the essential skills and confidence to save lives safely and effectively.

Across five immersive days, you’ll complete Emergency First Aid, gain certified boating experience through the RYA Powerboat Level 2 qualification, and dive into our unique SAR Fundamentals module — developed and delivered by experienced rescue professionals. You’ll learn the techniques, decision-making, and teamwork needed to keep yourself and others safe in real-life rescue scenarios.

Whether you’re preparing to join a professional rescue service, volunteer in humanitarian operations, or simply want to learn how to respond in emergencies on the water, this course gives you a holistic introduction to maritime Search and Rescue — built on real-world expertise and international best practice.

Using the International Maritime Rescue Federation Rescue Boat Operative program as a baseline, this course also has components developed by our crew’s diverse and extensive experience in the SAR world. It has been tested intensively in adverse conditions, but our Royal Docks location in London enables you to learn in a safe, controlled environment.

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Take your first step into the world of maritime rescue with our five-day introductory SAR course in London. Designed for those looking to begin a career or volunteer in the Search and Rescue sector, this hands-on program gives you the essential skills and confidence to save lives safely and effectively.

Across five immersive days, you’ll complete Emergency First Aid, gain certified boating experience through the RYA Powerboat Level 2 qualification, and dive into our unique SAR Fundamentals module — developed and delivered by experienced rescue professionals. You’ll learn the techniques, decision-making, and teamwork needed to keep yourself and others safe in real-life rescue scenarios.

Whether you’re preparing to join a professional rescue service, volunteer in humanitarian operations, or simply want to learn how to respond in emergencies on the water, this course gives you a holistic introduction to maritime Search and Rescue — built on real-world expertise and international best practice.

Using the International Maritime Rescue Federation Rescue Boat Operative program as a baseline, this course also has components developed by our crew’s diverse and extensive experience in the SAR world. It has been tested intensively in adverse conditions, but our Royal Docks location in London enables you to learn in a safe, controlled environment.

Course Logistics Overview:

Prerequisite: RYA Powerboat Level 2 or international equivalent.

Qualification after the course: Internal qualification which is recognised by various SAR NGOs including Sea-Watch, Refugee Rescue, Sea Eye and Mission Lifeline.

Minimum Age: 16

Duration: The course takes place over 4 days, with one night exercise, at AP’s Training Centre in the historic Royal Docks in Newham, East London.

Course Size: Limited to 4 people per course.

Exam Type / Duration: Continual assessment during the course.

Max. Instructor / Student Ratio: 1:4

Course Materials Provided: All protective equipment needed.



Course content overview. Participants will:

  • Perfect their deck work and learn the crew skills required for SAR.

  • Increase their confidence with close-quarter manoeuvring in order to be able to approach and direct casualty vessels safely.

  • Learn approaches

  • Coming alongside safely

  • Learn holding off

  • Learn how to perform search patterns

  • Learn casualty recovery and how to treat them once they are on board.

  • Learn Man Overboard

  • Learn safe recovery into your vessel for both the casualty and the crew

  • Learn how to tow casualty vessels safely

  • Learn how to perform basic maintenance on the vessel

  • Gain confidence in incredibly important soft skills such as: leadership and teamwork, personal and crew well-being, communication.