STCW Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats (PFRB)
Detail information
Who it is aimed at:
Crew requiring STCW Certificate of Procficiency in Fast Rescue Boat – i.e. crew who will in charge of a ship’s FRB during its launch, operation and recovery. Recommended for all FRB crew members.
PLEASE CONTACT THE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE BEFORE BOOKING THIS COURSE – MINIMUM NUMBERS ARE REQUIRED:
Email: nmtc@northkent.ac.uk
Tel: 01322 629600
Entry requirements
Learners must be aged 18 or over and hold an STCW Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (or equivalent). This course contains some exercises that are physically demanding; any learner in doubt about their fitness for this course should seek medical advice before attending.
Learners will need to bring with them proof of identity (e.g. passport, seaman’s discharge book or other national identification) and their STCW Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (or equivalent).
About this course
This 3 day course is designed to give the knowledge and confidence to take charge of the launching and management of a fast rescue boat for locating and recovery of an in-water casualty or casualties, and for the marshalling of survival craft during and post abandonment.
On successful course completion, candidates will be able to:
Understand the construction, maintenance, repair and outfitting of fast rescue boats
Take charge of the launching equipment and procedure during launching and recovery
Take charge of a fast rescue boat during launching and recovery
Take charge of a fast rescue boat after launching
Operate a fast rescue boat engine
The Centre will supply dry suits and wet weather gear and appropriate PPE, students should bring suitable working gear.