Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boat
About Course
Proficiency in fast rescue boats endorsement has completed approved training in fast rescue boats that meets the standard of competence set out in Section A-VI/2, paragraphs 7 to 10 of the STCW Code. The responsibilities and tasks include - control crowd in emergency situation on board; locate essential safety and emergency equipment on board; communicate effectively with passengers during emergency; demonstrate the use of personal life saving appliances; and comply with ship’s safety and emergency procedures
Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats endorsement has completed approved training in survival craft and rescue boats, other than fast rescue boats, that meets the standard of competence set out in Section A-VI/2, paragraphs 1 to 4 of the STCW Code.
Training
- Every candidate for a certificate of proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats shall be required to demonstrate competence to undertake the tasks, duties and responsibilities listed in column 1 of table A-VI/2-1.
- The level of knowledge of the subjects listed in column 2 of table A-VI/2-1 shall be sufficient to enable the candidate to launch and take charge of a survival craft or rescue boat in emergency situations*.
- Seafarers qualified in accordance with paragraph 4 in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats shall be required, every five years, to provide evidence of having maintained the required standards of competence to undertake the tasks, duties and responsibilities listed in column 1 of table A-VI/2-1.
- Training and experience to achieve the necessary level of theoretical knowledge, understanding and proficiency shall take account of the guidance given in part B of this Code.