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Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Other Than Fast Rescue Boats Refresher – USCG/STCW ‘10

To renew a PSC endorsement, mariners must provide evidence of maintaining the standard of competence as set out in Table A-VI/2-1 of the STCW Code every 5 years. As specified in 46 CFR 12.613(b)(4) and Table A-VI/2-1 of the STCW 2010, mariners who cannot meet the requirement for 1 year of sea service within the last 5 years will be required to complete an approved PSC course or approved PSC refresher training that includes assessment of all competencies for PSC.

This two-day course will provide a means for a mariner to refresh their Proficiency in Survival Craft Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Other Than Fast Rescue Boats endorsement. Upon completion, the certificate is valid for five years.

Course Outline

Day 1

  • Classroom
    • PSC Refresher Requirements
    • Marine Safety Drills & Response Organization
    • Types of lifeboat launching equipment
    • Pre-Launch checks
    • Loading & Closing Down
    • Launching , Release and Motor Away
    • Special situations
    • Oar commands
  • Practical exercise
    • Performance assessment in launch and recovery of TEMPSC
    • Performance assessment oars command and operation 
    • Deploy sea anchor and towing

Day 2

  • Classroom
    • Rescue Boat Characteristics
    • Rescue Boat Rule’s, Facts and PPE
    • Rescue Boat Launching and Recovery
    • Search &Recovery
    • Marine Liferaft
    • Emergency First Aid
    • Location Aids
  • Practical exercise
    • Performance assessment in rescue boat
  • Written test

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

Tuition: $700
1.6 CEUs