STCW Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats Update Route 2 (FRBU)
The FRBU is vital maritime training for any FRB crew on a Merchant Navy vessel. The STCW Updating Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats involves a blend of theory and practical experience. With a focus on launching and recovery using single arm davits, search and rescue and casualty recovery at sea as well as post capsize procedures.
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Dates
Thu 29 May
29 May 2025
29 May 2025
1 day, 08:00 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
Paisley
Thu 26 Jun
26 June 2025
26 June 2025
1 day, 08:00 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
Paisley
Thu 24 Jul
24 July 2025
24 July 2025
1 day, 08:00 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
Paisley
Thu 21 Aug
21 August 2025
21 August 2025
1 day, 08:00 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
Paisley
Thu 18 Sep
18 September 2025
18 September 2025
1 day, 08:00 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
Paisley
Thu 16 Oct
16 October 2025
16 October 2025
1 day, 08:00 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
Paisley
Fri 14 Nov
14 November 2025
14 November 2025
1 day, 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Paisley
Thu 18 Dec
18 December 2025
18 December 2025
1 day, 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Paisley
Description
The STCW Updating Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats is designed for seafarers who are required to take charge of a fast rescue boat and crew on a Merchant Navy vessel who make up part of the FRB crew. This training is exclusively for delegates that hold an STCW Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats certificate, within five years of issue. This STCW course at Stream Marine Training is held at our state-of-the-art facilities based next to Glasgow Airport.
Not the right course for you? Find out about FRBU Route 1 here
Description
The STCW Updating Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats is designed for seafarers who are required to take charge of a fast rescue boat and crew on a Merchant Navy vessel who make up part of the FRB crew. This training is exclusively for delegates that hold an STCW Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats certificate, within five years of issue. This STCW course at Stream Marine Training is held at our state-of-the-art facilities based next to Glasgow Airport.
Not the right course for you? Find out about FRBU Route 1 here
Description
The STCW Updating Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats is designed for seafarers who are required to take charge of a fast rescue boat and crew on a Merchant Navy vessel who make up part of the FRB crew. This training is exclusively for delegates that hold an STCW Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats certificate, within five years of issue. This STCW course at Stream Marine Training is held at our state-of-the-art facilities based next to Glasgow Airport.
Not the right course for you? Find out about FRBU Route 1 here
Learning Objectives
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Fast rescue boat handling
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Manoeuvring at speed and capsize recovery
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Familiarisation of launch davits
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Search and rescue techniques
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FRB maintenance and contingency repairs
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Pre-use checks of FRB and PPE
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Briefing crew for recovery duties
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Carry out post capsize procedures, including righting of FRB whilst swimming in appropriate equipment and then re-boarding FRB
Learning Objectives
-
Fast rescue boat handling
-
Manoeuvring at speed and capsize recovery
-
Familiarisation of launch davits
-
Search and rescue techniques
-
FRB maintenance and contingency repairs
-
Pre-use checks of FRB and PPE
-
Briefing crew for recovery duties
-
Carry out post capsize procedures, including righting of FRB whilst swimming in appropriate equipment and then re-boarding FRB
Learning Objectives
-
Fast rescue boat handling
-
Manoeuvring at speed and capsize recovery
-
Familiarisation of launch davits
-
Search and rescue techniques
-
FRB maintenance and contingency repairs
-
Pre-use checks of FRB and PPE
-
Briefing crew for recovery duties
-
Carry out post capsize procedures, including righting of FRB whilst swimming in appropriate equipment and then re-boarding FRB
Prerequisites
Delegates must have completed the STCW Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats (FRB) course within five years of attainment.
Prerequisites
Delegates must have completed the STCW Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats (FRB) course within five years of attainment.
Prerequisites
Delegates must have completed the STCW Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats (FRB) course within five years of attainment.
Certification
Successful candidates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW certificate in Updating Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boat, after a short exam.
Certification
Successful candidates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW certificate in Updating Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boat, after a short exam.
Certification
Successful candidates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW certificate in Updating Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boat, after a 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.
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.
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.
Revalidation
5 years.
Revalidation
5 years.
Who is this course for?
Persons designated for manning fast rescue boats.
Who is this course for?
Persons designated for manning fast rescue boats.
Who is this course for?
Persons designated for manning fast rescue boats.
Price
£275 excl. VAT
Price
£275 excl. VAT
Price
£275 excl. VAT
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