STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boat (PSCRB)
STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boat involves a blend of theory development and practical experience, with a focus on the launch and recovery using davits. It is for anyone who is a coxswain or part of the life boat crew on-board including rescue boat.
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Dates
Mon 10 Nov
10 November 2025 - 14 November 2025
10 November 2025 - 14 November 2025
5 days, 08:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Greenock
Mon 24 Nov
24 November 2025 - 28 November 2025
24 November 2025 - 28 November 2025
5 days, 08:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Greenock
Mon 8 Dec
8 December 2025 - 12 December 2025
8 December 2025 - 12 December 2025
5 days, 08:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Greenock
Mon 15 Dec
15 December 2025 - 19 December 2025
15 December 2025 - 19 December 2025
5 days, 08:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Greenock
Mon 5 Jan
5 January 2026 - 9 January 2026
5 January 2026 - 9 January 2026
5 days, 08:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Greenock
Mon 19 Jan
19 January 2026 - 23 January 2026
19 January 2026 - 23 January 2026
5 days, 08:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Greenock
Mon 2 Feb
2 February 2026 - 6 February 2026
2 February 2026 - 6 February 2026
5 days, 08:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Greenock
Mon 16 Feb
16 February 2026 - 20 February 2026
16 February 2026 - 20 February 2026
5 days, 08:00 AM - 11:40 AM
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Mon 2 Mar
2 March 2026 - 6 March 2026
2 March 2026 - 6 March 2026
5 days, 08:00 AM - 11:40 AM
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Mon 16 Mar
16 March 2026 - 20 March 2026
16 March 2026 - 20 March 2026
5 days, 08:00 AM - 11:40 AM
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Mon 30 Mar
30 March 2026 - 3 April 2026
30 March 2026 - 3 April 2026
5 days, 08:00 AM BST - 11:40 AM BST
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Mon 13 Apr
13 April 2026 - 17 April 2026
13 April 2026 - 17 April 2026
5 days, 08:00 AM BST - 11:40 AM BST
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Mon 27 Apr
27 April 2026 - 1 May 2026
27 April 2026 - 1 May 2026
5 days, 08:00 AM BST - 11:40 AM BST
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Mon 11 May
11 May 2026 - 15 May 2026
11 May 2026 - 15 May 2026
5 days, 08:00 AM BST - 11:40 AM BST
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Mon 25 May
25 May 2026 - 29 May 2026
25 May 2026 - 29 May 2026
5 days, 08:00 AM BST - 11:40 AM BST
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Mon 8 Jun
8 June 2026 - 12 June 2026
8 June 2026 - 12 June 2026
5 days, 08:00 AM BST - 11:40 AM BST
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Mon 22 Jun
22 June 2026 - 26 June 2026
22 June 2026 - 26 June 2026
5 days, 08:00 AM BST - 11:40 AM BST
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Mon 6 Jul
6 July 2026 - 10 July 2026
6 July 2026 - 10 July 2026
5 days, 08:00 AM BST - 11:40 AM BST
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Mon 20 Jul
20 July 2026 - 24 July 2026
20 July 2026 - 24 July 2026
5 days, 08:00 AM BST - 11:40 AM BST
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Mon 3 Aug
3 August 2026 - 7 August 2026
3 August 2026 - 7 August 2026
5 days, 08:00 AM BST - 11:40 AM BST
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Mon 17 Aug
17 August 2026 - 21 August 2026
17 August 2026 - 21 August 2026
5 days, 08:00 AM BST - 11:40 AM BST
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Mon 31 Aug
31 August 2026 - 4 September 2026
31 August 2026 - 4 September 2026
5 days, 08:00 AM BST - 11:40 AM BST
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Mon 14 Sep
14 September 2026 - 18 September 2026
14 September 2026 - 18 September 2026
5 days, 08:00 AM BST - 11:40 AM BST
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Mon 28 Sep
28 September 2026 - 2 October 2026
28 September 2026 - 2 October 2026
5 days, 08:00 AM BST - 11:40 AM BST
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Mon 12 Oct
12 October 2026 - 16 October 2026
12 October 2026 - 16 October 2026
5 days, 08:00 AM BST - 11:40 AM BST
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Mon 26 Oct
26 October 2026 - 30 October 2026
26 October 2026 - 30 October 2026
5 days, 08:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Greenock
Mon 9 Nov
9 November 2026 - 13 November 2026
9 November 2026 - 13 November 2026
5 days, 08:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Greenock
Mon 23 Nov
23 November 2026 - 27 November 2026
23 November 2026 - 27 November 2026
5 days, 08:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Greenock
Mon 7 Dec
7 December 2026 - 11 December 2026
7 December 2026 - 11 December 2026
5 days, 08:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Greenock
Mon 14 Dec
14 December 2026 - 18 December 2026
14 December 2026 - 18 December 2026
5 days, 08:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Greenock
Description
If you would like to refresh your ticket please see STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boat Update Course.
The STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boat course is set up to offer seafarers skills in lifeboat coxwain and rescue boat handling, including launch and recovery using twin fall gravity davits, single arm davits and davit-launched life rafts. Candidates will also learn about safety equipment used at sea under SOLAS regulations.
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Abandonment procedures
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Survival craft boat handling
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Familiarisation of launch davits
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Search and rescue techniques
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Take charge of a survival craft or rescue boat during and after launch
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Operate a survival craft engine
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Manage survivors and survival craft after abandoning ship
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Use locating devices including communications, signalling apparatus and pyrotechnics
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Apply first aid to survivors
Prerequisites
- Be at least 16 years of age.
- Have at least six months sea service.
- The original evidence must be brought with you when attending the course.
- Hold a current valid STCW Personal Survival Techniques (PST) certificate.
- Photographic ID (A Government issued, photographic proof of identity on the day of the course and this should take the form of either a valid Passport or a driving license or a valid discharge book).
- This course requires that delegates fill out a Medical Self Declaration Form before the commencement of the course, this is due to some aspects of the course being physically demanding. If you are unsure, please consult your doctor.
- If you are unsure of which prerequisites you may need for a course, please go to https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency to check.
Certification
Successful candidates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boat certificate, after a short exam.
Special Requirements
Please bring a towel and a change of clothes.
Revalidation
5 years.
Who is this course for?
Anyone who is core crew on a merchant vessel.
Price
£725 excl. VAT
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