Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats (FRB) - USCG/STCW 2010

The purpose of this three (3) 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 (5) years.

Course Outline

Day 1

• Drills and Crew Training
• Requirements for Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats
• Familiarization Characteristics of FRC's
• FRC Crew Responsibilites
• 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 Responsiblities
• 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

Scheduled Dates: offered monthly call for dates

Tuition:  $600              2.4 CEUs