STCW Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats (FRB)
The STCW Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats course is for anyone that is part of the rescue team operating on an FRB. The teaching includes a blend of theory development and practical experience.
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Mon 15 Dec
15 December 2025 - 17 December 2025
15 December 2025 - 17 December 2025
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5 January 2026 - 7 January 2026
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14 January 2026 - 16 January 2026
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21 January 2026 - 23 January 2026
21 January 2026 - 23 January 2026
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26 January 2026 - 28 January 2026
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2 February 2026 - 4 February 2026
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20 April 2026 - 22 April 2026
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13 May 2026 - 15 May 2026
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18 May 2026 - 20 May 2026
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28 September 2026 - 30 September 2026
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7 October 2026 - 9 October 2026
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14 October 2026 - 16 October 2026
14 October 2026 - 16 October 2026
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19 October 2026 - 21 October 2026
19 October 2026 - 21 October 2026
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26 October 2026 - 28 October 2026
26 October 2026 - 28 October 2026
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4 November 2026 - 6 November 2026
4 November 2026 - 6 November 2026
3 days, 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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11 November 2026 - 13 November 2026
11 November 2026 - 13 November 2026
3 days, 02:15 PM - 02:30 PM
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16 November 2026 - 18 November 2026
16 November 2026 - 18 November 2026
3 days, 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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23 November 2026 - 25 November 2026
23 November 2026 - 25 November 2026
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30 November 2026 - 2 December 2026
30 November 2026 - 2 December 2026
3 days, 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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9 December 2026 - 11 December 2026
9 December 2026 - 11 December 2026
3 days, 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Mon 14 Dec
14 December 2026 - 16 December 2026
14 December 2026 - 16 December 2026
3 days, 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Description
If you would like to refresh your ticket please see STCW Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boat Update Course.
The STCW Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats course is a hands-on, practical course for seafarers that are required take charge of a fast rescue boat or members of a crew on a Merchant Navy ship that are part of the Fast Rescue Boat (FRB) crew.
- Fast Rescue Boat handling
- Manoeuvring at high and low speeds in prevailing weather conditions
- Capsize recovery
- Familiarisation of launch davits
- Search and Rescue techniques
- Release and recovery procedures
- Team work and team leadership
Prerequisites
- Delegates must have received a Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats.
- 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 an MCA approved STCW Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats certificate, after short exam.
Special Requirements
- Swimwear and towel
- Please note the capsize and re-boarding exercise is a pass/fail part of the course. If you cannot board a FRB from the water unaided, we will not be able to allow you to progress further on the course
Revalidation
5 years.
Who is this course for?
Anyone who is core crew on a merchant vessel that could be required to be part of the Fast Rescue Boat team.
Price
£725 excl. VAT
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