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 28 Sep
28 September 2026 - 2 October 2026
28 September 2026 - 2 October 2026
5 days, 08:00 AM BST - 11:40 AM BST
Greenock
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
Greenock
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
Mon 4 Jan
4 January 2027 - 8 January 2027
4 January 2027 - 8 January 2027
5 days, 08:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Greenock
Mon 18 Jan
18 January 2027 - 22 January 2027
18 January 2027 - 22 January 2027
5 days, 08:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Greenock
Mon 1 Feb
1 February 2027 - 5 February 2027
1 February 2027 - 5 February 2027
5 days, 08:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Greenock
Mon 15 Feb
15 February 2027 - 19 February 2027
15 February 2027 - 19 February 2027
5 days, 08:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Greenock
Mon 1 Mar
1 March 2027 - 5 March 2027
1 March 2027 - 5 March 2027
5 days, 08:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Greenock
Mon 15 Mar
15 March 2027 - 19 March 2027
15 March 2027 - 19 March 2027
5 days, 08:00 AM - 11:40 AM
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Mon 29 Mar
29 March 2027 - 2 April 2027
29 March 2027 - 2 April 2027
5 days, 08:00 AM BST - 11:40 AM BST
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Mon 12 Apr
12 April 2027 - 16 April 2027
12 April 2027 - 16 April 2027
5 days, 08:00 AM BST - 11:40 AM BST
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Mon 26 Apr
26 April 2027 - 30 April 2027
26 April 2027 - 30 April 2027
5 days, 08:00 AM BST - 11:40 AM BST
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Mon 10 May
10 May 2027 - 14 May 2027
10 May 2027 - 14 May 2027
5 days, 08:00 AM BST - 11:40 AM BST
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Mon 24 May
24 May 2027 - 28 May 2027
24 May 2027 - 28 May 2027
5 days, 08:00 AM BST - 11:40 AM BST
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Mon 7 Jun
7 June 2027 - 11 June 2027
7 June 2027 - 11 June 2027
5 days, 08:00 AM BST - 11:40 AM BST
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Mon 21 Jun
21 June 2027 - 25 June 2027
21 June 2027 - 25 June 2027
5 days, 08:00 AM BST - 11:40 AM BST
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Mon 5 Jul
5 July 2027 - 9 July 2027
5 July 2027 - 9 July 2027
5 days, 08:00 AM BST - 11:40 AM BST
Greenock
Mon 19 Jul
19 July 2027 - 23 July 2027
19 July 2027 - 23 July 2027
5 days, 08:00 AM BST - 11:40 AM BST
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Mon 2 Aug
2 August 2027 - 6 August 2027
2 August 2027 - 6 August 2027
5 days, 08:00 AM BST - 11:40 AM BST
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Mon 16 Aug
16 August 2027 - 20 August 2027
16 August 2027 - 20 August 2027
5 days, 08:00 AM BST - 11:40 AM BST
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Mon 30 Aug
30 August 2027 - 3 September 2027
30 August 2027 - 3 September 2027
5 days, 08:00 AM BST - 11:40 AM BST
Greenock
Mon 13 Sep
13 September 2027 - 17 September 2027
13 September 2027 - 17 September 2027
5 days, 08:00 AM BST - 11:40 AM BST
Greenock
Mon 27 Sep
27 September 2027 - 1 October 2027
27 September 2027 - 1 October 2027
5 days, 08:00 AM BST - 11:40 AM BST
Greenock
Mon 11 Oct
11 October 2027 - 15 October 2027
11 October 2027 - 15 October 2027
5 days, 08:00 AM BST - 11:40 AM BST
Greenock
Mon 25 Oct
25 October 2027 - 29 October 2027
25 October 2027 - 29 October 2027
5 days, 08:00 AM BST - 11:40 AM BST
Greenock
Mon 8 Nov
8 November 2027 - 12 November 2027
8 November 2027 - 12 November 2027
5 days, 08:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Greenock
Mon 22 Nov
22 November 2027 - 26 November 2027
22 November 2027 - 26 November 2027
5 days, 08:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Greenock
Mon 6 Dec
6 December 2027 - 10 December 2027
6 December 2027 - 10 December 2027
5 days, 08:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Greenock
Mon 20 Dec
20 December 2027 - 24 December 2027
20 December 2027 - 24 December 2027
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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