MELAKA: Dozens of flood rescue workers from a Kuala Lumpur-based group got the opportunity to improve their boat handling skills during a navigation course at Klebang here.
Melaka Civil Defence Force Associate Corporate Officers chairman Associate Kol (PA) Mike Thien said more than 30 volunteers were given hands-on training in handling and navigating boats safely during the two-day course.
"The training was aimed at improving the volunteers' skills as well as to develop individual awareness and commitment to safe navigation in flood situations.
"In addition, we are planning more advanced courses such as safe navigation at sea and using marine radio to communicate," he said after the end of the course here on Wednesday (May 1).
Participants received their certificates from state Civil Defence Force director Lt Kol (PA) Kamarulsyah Muslim.
Thien said the participants were volunteers from the Federation of Moral Uplifting Associations of Malaysia who wanted insights on emergency measures, basic navigation and safety procedures during rescue missions.
The training also touched on launching, operating and docking rescue boats in waterways, as well as fast rescue techniques and basic vessel maintenance.
"It was a great course that taught the volunteers how to apply basic small boat and rescue skills in emergencies,” he added.
