Small and Large Vessel Rescue Operations
Ready for every craft, every sea.
Rescue operations at sea span everything from small rigid-hull craft to large commercial vessels. WASH trains crews and rescue professionals for the techniques, coordination, and decision-making these operations demand — from approach and alongside transfer to multi-unit search and rescue.
What Vessel Rescue Operations Cover
The core capabilities of professional vessel-based rescue.
Approach and Alongside Transfer
Safe approaches to vessels in distress and transferring personnel between craft in open water.
Search Patterns
Organized search patterns and coordination between multiple rescue units on the water and in the air.
Towing and Recovery
Towing disabled vessels and recovering crew safely in changing sea conditions.
Helicopter Coordination
Working with helicopter rescue operations — hoist coordination, communications, and safety on deck.
Mass Rescue Readiness
Responding to incidents involving many people in the water — triage, coordination, and crowd management at sea.
Communications and Command
Clear radio communications, incident command, and coordination with coast guard and maritime authorities.
Training Facts
What to expect from WASH vessel rescue operations training.
Who It’s For
Crew members, rescue professionals, and organizations responsible for safety aboard small and large vessels.
Delivery
Practical, scenario-based training delivered by WASH International’s Authorized Training Centers (ATCs) or Authorized Instructors in your geographic area.
Small Craft Focus
Approach, alongside work, towing, and recovery techniques for rigid-hull and small rescue craft.
Large Vessel Focus
Multi-unit coordination, helicopter operations, and mass-rescue readiness aboard larger vessels.
Prepare Your Crew for Rescue Operations
Contact WASH to schedule vessel rescue operations training for your crew or organization.