STCW 2010 – Proficiency In Fast Rescue Boats

The STCW Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats is a half day course designed for seafarers who are required to take charge of a fast rescue boat and crew on a Merchant Navy vessel who make up part of the FRB crew. This training is exclusively for delegates that hold an STCW Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats certificate, within five years of issue.

Certification

Successful candidates will be awarded with an approved STCW certificate Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boat, after a short exam.

Revalidation

5 years.

Special Requirements

• Swimwear and Towel
• Please note the capsize and re-boarding exercise is a pass/fail part of the course. If you cannot board a FRB from the water unaided, we will not be able to allow you to progress further on the course.

Learning Objectives

• Familiarisation of launch davits
• FRB maintenance and contingency repairs
• Pre-use checks of FRB and PPE
• Briefing crew for recovery duties
• Carry out post capsize procedures, including righting of FRB whilst swimming in appropriate equipment and then re-boarding FRB

Prerequisites

Must have taken part in an FRB drill within last 5 years covering:

• Launching and recovery
• Carrying out search patterns
• Boat handling
• Use of communication equipment
• Use of emergency equipment

Must have an FRB or FRBU certificate issued within last 10 years.

Who is this course for?

For crew designated for manning of a fast rescue boat.