Objective

Train and qualify personnel manning a fast rescue craft.

Target Group

Maritime personnel manning fast rescue crafts, and who has to fulfill IMO-STCW convention A-VI/2-2.
Approved by STCW-78 With later amendments (Manila 2010).

Prerequisites

Delegates need to possess prior knowledge as coxswain/fast rescue craft.
We recommend delegates to have a VHF certificate.

Examination

Written and practical exam.

Course Contents

During the course, the following topics are covered:
- Controlling and preparing rescue craft and equipment
- Application of the rescue craft
- Cooperation and communication
- Deployment and raising the rescue craft
- Manouvering, search and search patterns
- Coordinated rescue operations ship, platforms and other involved parties
- Familiarisation with equipment and training in use of available rescue gear
- Pick up with Fast Rescue Craft
- Communications with helicopter through radio equipment and signals
- Training in the use of surface swimming equipment
- Life saving first aid
- Transfer techniques to vessels and fixed/floating installations
- Training in communication - VHF/UHG communications with integrated units