Fast Rescue Boat (FRB) Training

Aim

To give seafarers who are required to take charge of a fast rescue boats the essential education and training to meet the Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency (KUP) requirements set out in Table A-VI/2-2

Competence:

- Understand the construction, maintenance, repair and outfitting of fast rescue boats

- Take charge of the launching equipment and appliance as commonly fitted, duringlaunching and recovery

- Take charge of a fast rescue boat as commonly fitted, during launching and recovery

- Take charge of a fast rescue boat after launching

- Operate a fast rescue boat engine

Course Structure

Prerequisites: Before commencing training, learners must have obtained a Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (other than fast rescue boats). You must also be at least 18 years of age.

Duration: 3 Days

Cost: £650.00 per person. This includes all manuals, certification. Please note all price are exclusive of VAT (£780.00 including vat)

Location: Cromhall Quarry, Cromhall, South Gloucestershire, GL12 8AA

Certification: Upon successful completion certification will be provided approved by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency as meeting the requirements laid down in:

Regulation VI/2, paragraph 1 and Section A-VI/2, paragraphs 5 and 6 of the STCW Convention and Code 1978, as amended and has also met the additional criteria specified in the STCW Convention and Code

Useful Information

There is a wide range of local accommodation, some of which within walking distance of the training centre to suit everyone’s budget.