STCW - Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats

Crew members on board ships who may function as FRB crew.

Proficiency in Life boats and survival crafts, other than FRB. The participant must have and bring valid maritime health certificate. Officers, able-bodied seaman and mechanics must bring valid examination certificate. Able-bodied seamen must be able to document 6 month sea going experience.

To give the deligate the knowledge and skills needed to safely crew an FRB. The course is acording to STCW-95, table A-VI/2-2.

Delegates will undergo practical and theoretical training in the following subjects Construction and outfit of FRBs and individual items of their equipment Particular characteristics and facilities of FRBs Safety precautions during launch and recovery of an FRB Capsizing and procedures for righting a capsized FRB How to handle and FRB in prevailing and adverse weather and sea conditions Navigational and safety equipment available in an FRB Search patterns and environmental factors affecting their execution Assessment of the readiness of FRBs and related equipment for immediate use Knowledge of the maintenance, emergency repairs, normal inflation and deflation of buoyancy compartments of inflated FRBs Methods of starting and operating an FRB engine and its accessories Manage injured persons, including the control of bleeding and shock THE COURSE IS CONDUCTED AS A COMBINATION COURSE WITH OTHER BOAT COURSES