The Certificate of Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats is for any seafarer who is required to take charge of a Fast Rescue Craft in an emergency situation during and after launch.
Prerequisites
Delegates must be in possession of a valid PSCRB Certificate (from any STCW Country) or AB Certificate (STCW II/4) or UK CEC or UK CoC.
Delegates must also be at least 18 years old.
Objective
The objective of the Proficiency of Fast Rescue Boats course is to give delegates the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills required to enable them to safely operate a fast rescue boat and carry out effective rescue procedures as identified in the learning objectives and stated outcomes for proficiency in section A-V1/2 of the STCW code.
Course content
The Certificate of Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats course covers a variety of topics including;
• Construction, characteristics, facilities and equipment of FRBs.
• How to safely launch and operate an FRB
• Rescue operations and effective search techniques
• Basic maintenance and servicing
• The impact of adverse weather and sea conditions
• First aid
• Communication
