The Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats (Refresher Course) course is developed within the guidelines of Chapter VI, Section A-VI/2, and paragraph 11 of the STCW 2010 Convention as a necessary up-grading training for the initial Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats (FRB) training.

Objective:

The main goal of the course is to refresh skills and knowledge obtained by crew members during the initial training as well as receive some hands-on practice of FRB operation to ensure their continual competence.

Course content:

• Periodical inspections of the fast rescue boat to ensure immediate readiness in case of emergency;
• Sequence of actions from launching of FRB and consequent search and rescue operations to retrieving fast rescue boat back to the ship;
• Man overboard rescue procedure;
• Search patterns and maneuvering in adverse weather conditions;
• Rescue of the near-drowned person and transportation of the casualty;
• Use of communication and signaling equipment of the FRB;
• Capsize and recovery techniques.

Assessment: there is an on-going assessment during practical exercises and short written exam or test at the end of the course.

Target Audience: Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats (Refresher Course) is attended by marine personnel, crew members of the fast rescue boat wishing to renew their initial certificate.

Pre-requisites: Medical Fitness Certificate and the valid Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats (FRB) course certificate.

Duration: 12 days.

Validity: 5 years.

Training Centers Offering This Course

UK (4)

Dover Kent, gb

Fleetwood, Lancashire, gb

Hull, North Yorkshire, gb

Southampton, gb

Norway (3)

Isdalstø, Fedje, no

Tromsø, no

The Netherlands (3)

Amsterdam, Den Oever, Maasvlakte, nl

Schiphol Amsterdam, Ijmuiden, Dordrecht, nl

Malaysia (2)

Johor, Pengerang, Miri, my

Germany (2)

Lübeck-Travemünde, de

Cyprus (1)
Portugal (1)
Belgium (1)
Denmark (1)
Greece (1)

Lavrio, gr

Latvia (1)
Sweden (1)
Estonia (1)
USA (1)

San Diego, CA, us