Description
Sport or Pleasure Vessel Training Manual – Life-Saving Appliances & Survival Techniques, 1st Edition (2026) by I.C. Brindle has been developed as a practical onboard safety and training manual for vessels operating under the UK MCA Sport or Pleasure Vessel Code.
The 2nd Edition of the UK MCA Sport or Pleasure Vessel Code came into force on 12 December 2025, introducing requirements specifically for commercially operated sport or pleasure vessels, separate from workboats. This manual has been developed to support owners, operators and crew working under the updated Code.
Life-saving appliances, survival and emergency preparedness
The manual provides practical guidance on Life-Saving Appliances (LSA), survival procedures and onboard emergency preparedness, helping crew improve safety awareness and their response to emergency situations at sea.
It covers life-saving equipment and its operation, survival techniques, vessel abandonment and emergency response procedures, survival craft and evacuation, emergency drills and crew familiarisation.
Vessel-specific sections allow onboard arrangements, safety procedures and equipment details to be recorded directly within the manual.
The manual is designed for onboard training, crew inductions and day-to-day operational reference for owners, skippers, operators and crew.
Designed for practical use on board
The manual is supplied in a compact A5 format, making it easy to store and use as an onboard reference.
It also includes guidance relating to MCA area categories of operation, together with supporting information aligned with current MCA guidance and operational best practice.
Product information: 1st Edition, 2026. English. A5 format. Colour: teal. Subject: Life-Saving Appliances & Survival Techniques. Intended for onboard training, crew familiarisation and compliance reference on vessels operating under the UK MCA Sport or Pleasure Vessel Code. Publisher: I.C. Brindle & Co. Ltd. SKU: 40021238.
