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Course overview
The Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats course provides essential training in operating, maintaining, and managing survival craft and rescue boats. Participants will learn about launching and recovery procedures, handling craft in rough seas, and basic seamanship. The course covers lifeboat deployment, davit-launched liferafts, and rescue boat operations through practical exercises and simulations.
By the end, participants will be equipped to handle maritime emergencies confidently and ensure the safety of all onboard.
What will I learn?
- 1. Overview of different types of survival craft.
- 2. Understanding the purpose and components of survival craft.
- 3. Safe procedures for launching and recovering survival craft.
- 4. Techniques for launching and recovering lifeboats and rescue boats in various sea conditions.
- 5. Maneuvering and handling survival craft in adverse weather conditions.
- 6. Dealing with heavy seas and high winds during operations.
- 7. Familiarization with lifeboat and rescue boat equipment.
- 8. Proper use and maintenance of equipment such as engines, oars, and communication devices.
- 9. Communication methods during distress situations.
- 10. Proper use of signaling devices, including flares and distress signals.
- 11. Techniques for survival at sea.
- 12. Methods for obtaining food and water while adrift.
- 13. Conducting effective search and rescue operations.
- 14. Coordinating efforts with other vessels and rescue services.
- 15. Basic first aid and medical considerations during survival situations.
- 16. Recognizing and addressing common medical issues in emergency situations.
- 17. Procedures for abandoning ship.
- 18. Evacuation plans and responsibilities during ship abandonment.
- 19. Conducting regular emergency drills.
- 20. Simulated scenarios to ensure practical application of knowledge.
- 21. Familiarity with international maritime safety standards.
Requirements
- Officers and Ratings working on Ships
- Officers and Ratings working on Offshore platforms, MODUs and Offshore Installations
- Personnel working on Jetties in ports, operating boats and yachts
FAQs
- 1. What is the Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSCRB) course?
PSCRB is an STCW safety course that trains seafarers to launch, operate and take charge of survival craft and rescue boats during emergencies. - 2. Who needs to take the PSCRB course?
It is intended for seafarers assigned duties involving survival craft or rescue boats, including those responsible for launching and taking charge of them during an emergency. - 3. Is PSCRB an STCW-approved course?
Yes. PSCRB follows the competency requirements under STCW Regulation VI/2 and Table A-VI/2-1 for survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats. - 4. What will I learn during PSCRB training?
Training covers lifeboat and rescue boat operations, launching and recovery, engine handling, survival equipment, emergency procedures, communications, rescue techniques and first aid. - 5. Does the PSCRB course include practical boat training?
Yes. The course involves practical exercises covering the launching, handling and recovery of survival craft and rescue boats, along with emergency drills. - 6. What are the eligibility requirements for the PSCRB course?
Eligibility depends on the applicable maritime administration and course requirements; candidates generally need relevant basic safety training and the required sea-service or approved training background. - 7. Is PSCRB the same as Fast Rescue Boat (FRB) training?
No. PSCRB covers survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats; Fast Rescue Boat training is a separate competency. - 8. How often does the PSCRB certificate need to be renewed or refreshed?
Under STCW requirements, continued competence in survival craft and rescue boats is subject to periodic revalidation/refresher requirements; the exact process depends on the issuing maritime administration. - 9. Can PSCRB help me meet maritime job requirements?
Yes. PSCRB is a recognised STCW competency for seafarers whose duties require them to operate or take charge of survival craft and rescue boats during emergencies. - 10. What certificate will I receive after completing PSCRB training?
After successfully completing the required training and assessment, candidates receive the applicable certificate of proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats in accordance with the relevant maritime administration's requirements.
Curriculum for this course
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24:00:00 Hours
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