Objective

During the course delegates will learn and demonstrate to a level of competence all aspects of preparation, launching, maneuvering, retrieval and search & rescue techniques of a fast rescue boat.

Target Group

This course is designed for personnel designated as rescue boat coxswains or crew members on-board offshore installations.

Prerequisites

All delegates must be in possession of a valid medical certificate and man overboard boat or fast rescue boat certificates.

Examination

N/A

Course Contents

Launching and Recovery Arrangements

Launching Procedures

Procedures for Righting a Capsized Rescue Boat

Planning of Search Patterns

Search and Rescue Exercises

Moving lifeboat to Safe Area

Recovery of Man Overboard

Maneuvering to and from a Moving Vessel

Towing and being towed by another Lifeboat

Procedures for Helicopter Assistance

Basic Maintenance of Boat and Engine