Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats

Training Program covers the requirements of the STCW Convention.

• Be aware of the structure and equipment of high-speed lifeboats, including items in the equipment;
• Need to understand the needfor high-speed lifeboat maintenance, including emergency repairs, inflated inflatable high-speed boat compartments inflow and air release;
• The principles and limits of operation of winches, brakes, potholes, painters, motion-compensation and other equipment should be understood. ;
• Be aware of the peculiarities of lowering and lifting the high-speed survival craft in adverse weather conditions;
• Know fast rescue boat specific characteristics, equipment and limitations;
• Be aware of the procedures for returning the capsized high speed boat to the upright position;
• Know how to steer a high-speed rescue boat in adverse weather conditions;

Participants who successfully complete practical course should:

• Be able to turn the capsized high-speed rescue boat in the upright position ;
• Be able to steer high-speed rescue boats under prevailing weather conditions ;
• Be able to swim in special equipment ;
• Be able to use communication and signalling equipment between high-speed rescue boat and helicopter or ship ;
• Be able to use emergency equipment ;
• Be able to prepare for the launch, operation and management of a high-speed rescue boat ;

In order to enter into the presented training program, trainee must represent:

• Certificate of Competency, Education Certificate or Certificate of Proficiency;
• Seamen’s book or Civil passport or ID;
• Medical Certificate or medical certificate form 100(for coastal water area seafarers’);
• It is assumed that trainees undertaking this course will, through on-campus learning and onboard experience, have sufficient familiarity with shipboard operations to understand that leadership and teamworking is an essential part of their role on board at the operational level.