
Fast Rescue Boats (FRB)
Designed for seafarers who are required to take charge of a fast rescue boat
Description
During this 3 day course you will undertake classroom theory and practical fast rescue boat operation and handling, man overboard techniques, search patterns, weather handling, coming alongside and launching techniques including a waterborne cap-size and re-boarding scenario in our Survival Pool.
Prerequisites
Be at least 18 years of age
Hold a Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (other than fast rescue boats).
This course can be physically demanding and therefore you will be required to complete a fitness declaration.
This course will include a waterborne cap-size and re-boarding scenario in our Survival Pool which you will need to demonstrate unaided to pass
Special Requirements
This course will include a waterborne cap-size in our Survival Pool.
PPE will be provided but please bring your Swimwear & Towel as showers are provided.
Certification
Delegates will be required to successfully complete the practical exercises and complete a short exam in order to be issued with an MCA approved STCW Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats certificate; Regulation VI/2, paragraph 2 and Section A-VI/2, paragraphs 7 to 10 of the STCW Convention and Code 1978 as amended.