Maritime
Proficiency in Fast Rescue Craft refresher
This STCW training ‘Proficiency in Fast Rescue Craft refresher (content in accordance with section A-V1 / 2 Table A-V1 / 2-2 STCW ’78 as amended), is intended for seafarers who are assigned to staff and / or to control a Fast Rescue Craft.
Participants receive both theoretical and practical training on steering a fast rescue craft on open water.
This Proficiency in Fast Rescue Craft refresher training contains:
- Fast rescue craft introduction and theory;
- Journey preparation and safety checks;
- Slow and fast boat handling on inland and open waters;
- Coming alongside a ship, steering in poor weather;
- Man overboard (MOB) recovery exercise and assisting victim once on board;
- IAMSAR search patterns;
- Capsize exercise in swimming pool;
- Practice at STC NEXT station, and on STC NEXT ships with both jet and propeller drive;
- Navigation system, plotter and VHF radio operation;
- Emergency beacons PLB, EPIRB, SART.
What should I bring?
- Valid identification (passport, identity card, driving license);
- Valid Certificate of Seafarers Examination;
- Seaman’s book.
Training times:
We expect the participants at 08.15 on the first training day. The second day starts at 08.30 and ends no later than 16.30, unless the participant attends additional training(s).
Language:
The training is given in English. We can organize this training in a different language for groups on request and if necessary with an private interpreter.
Requirements for participation:
In order to participate to the training, participants need to have a valid Basis Safety Training (STCW) or a Basic Safety Training (STCW) Refresher certificaat, in combination with a Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats (PSCRB) or PSCRB Refresher.
Also a seafarers medical certificate or declaration of good health from their doctor is required. We can arrange a seafarers medical certificate for the participants.
On www.nogepa.nl you can find a certified doctor nearby to book the declaration of good health yourself.
Prices:
Seafarers medical certificate €160,-