Objective

To give the deligate the knowledge and skills needed to safely crew an FRB.
The course is acording to STCW-95, table A-VI/2-2.

Target Group

Crew members on board ships who may function as FRB crew.

Prerequisites

Proficiency in Life boats and survival crafts, other than FRB. The participant must have and bring valid maritime health certificate. Officers, able-bodied seaman and mechanics must bring valid examination certificate. Able-bodied seamen must be able to document 6 month sea going experience.

Examination

None, but all course must be completed with satisfaction for handing out certificate.

Course Contents

Delegates will undergo practical and theoretical training in the following subjects

Construction and outfit of FRBs and individual items of their equipment

Particular characteristics and facilities of FRBs

Safety precautions during launch and recovery of an FRB

Capsizing and procedures for righting a capsized FRB

How to handle and FRB in prevailing and adverse weather and sea conditions

Navigational and safety equipment available in an FRB

Search patterns and environmental factors affecting their execution

Assessment of the readiness of FRBs and related equipment for immediate use

Knowledge of the maintenance, emergency repairs, normal inflation and deflation of
buoyancy compartments of inflated FRBs

Methods of starting and operating an FRB engine and its accessories

Manage injured persons, including the control of bleeding and shock

THE COURSE IS CONDUCTED AS A COMBINATION COURSE WITH OTHER BOAT COURSES