Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boat (FRB) - USCG/STCW '10

The purpose of this three day course is to train personnel in the proper actions involved in taking command of, launching, and handling of a Fast Rescue Craft.

Successful completion of this course will satisfy the training requirements of Table A-VI/2-2 of the STCW code; “Specification of the Minimum Standard of Competence in Fast Rescue Boats.” Upon completion the certificate is valid for five years.

Course Outline

• Day 1
  • Drills and Crew Training
  • Requirements for Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats
  • Familiarization Characteristics of FRC’s
  • FRC Crew Responsibilities
  • Personal Protection Equipment
  • FRC Handling
  • FRC Pre-operational Checks
  • Launch and Recovery
  • Hands on - operational checks, launching and recovery, basic handling
• Day 2
  • Compass Introduction
  • Search Crew Responsibilities
  • Rescue Crew Briefing
  • Search and search patterns
  • Recovery of Victims
  • First Aid considerations
  • Hands on - compass use, search patterns, rescue
• Day 3
  • Special Situations
  • Location Aids
  • Hands on - Towing, pacing, firing pyrotechnics
• Written Test

Course is held 2 - 3 times monthly. Call for dates.

Tuition: $900
2.4 CEUs