32-Hour Fast Rescue Boats (G009)

Length: 32 Hours

Scope:

The Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boat course is a classroom and Fast Rescue Boat based course that is designed to cover the mandatory minimum requirements for the issue of certificates of proficiency in fast rescue boats as specified in table A-VI/2-2 of the International Convention on Standards of Training,  Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1995.  

Objective:

This course covers the requirements of the 1995 STCW Convention Chapter VI, Section A-VI/2, Table A-VI/2-2. Upon meeting the minimum standard of competence in fast rescue boats, a trainee will be competent to handle and take charge of such boats during or after launch in adverse weather and sea conditions. They will also be able to operate a fast rescue boat engine.

Trainees will know the correct use of all locating devices, including communication and signaling  equipment between the rescue boat and a helicopter and the ship; and how to carry out search patterns. 

Entry standards:

Student minimum prerequisites are as follows:

1.         Be medically fit; 

2.         Have completed a course in Basic Training  as stated in the Standards of Training,  Certification and Watchkeeping (1995) Section A-VI/1-2

Teaching Facilities.

- RTM STAR Center, Dania Beach, Florida

- RTM STAR Center, Toledo, Ohio