School of Maritime Survival

The school provides training in multi-million pound simulators to ensure that the training is realistic and equips sailors to deal with the worst case scenario.

Onboard Havoc, a sinking ship simulator, that rocks from side to side and fills with water, trainees must work together to save their ship.

Basic fire-fighting training is carried out on the demonstration ground, which can simulate everything from an electrical fire to an oil based fire on a cooking range. More advanced fire-fighting training is carried out in simulators based on ships' compartments.

Fire fighting training is carried out in conjunction with a commercial company, VT Flagship. The facilities are also used by members of the fire service and other outside agencies.

All Royal Navy personnel receive First Aid training to a minimum standard of level one, achieving the Maritime Coastguard Agency Elementary First Aid qualification before entering the Fleet. Advance training is provided to selected Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel to enable them to administer immediate and effective first aid in operational theatres worldwide.

Another function of the school is to fit, and issue a gas respirator to each sailor to protect them in the event of chemical warfare.