STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boat Update (PSCRBU) Route 2

STCW Updating Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boat (Route 2) is a hands-on course, focusing on launch and recovery using davits, for anyone working as core crew on a merchant vessel and is accredited by the Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA).

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1 day, 08:00 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST

Greenock

  • PD points: 1
Session information

Sessions

Theory Development
08:00 BST - 12:00 BST
4 hours
Greenock
    Practical Experience
    13:00 BST - 15:00 BST
    2 hours
    Greenock
      Practical Experience
      15:00 BST - 17:00 BST
      2 hours
      Greenock
        • £225.00 excl. VAT
        Register4 places remaining
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        1 day, 08:00 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST

        Greenock

        • PD points: 1
        Session information

        Sessions

        Theory Development
        08:00 BST - 12:00 BST
        4 hours
        Greenock
          Practical Experience
          13:00 BST - 15:00 BST
          2 hours
          Greenock
            Practical Experience
            15:00 BST - 17:00 BST
            2 hours
            Greenock
              • £225.00 excl. VAT
              Event is fullJoin waiting list

              1 day, 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

              Greenock

              • PD points: 1
              Session information

              Sessions

              Theory Development
              08:00 - 12:00
              4 hours
              Greenock
                Practical Experience
                13:00 - 15:00
                2 hours
                Greenock
                  Practical Experience
                  15:00 - 17:00
                  2 hours
                  Greenock
                    • £225.00 excl. VAT

                    1 day, 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

                    Greenock

                    • PD points: 1
                    Session information

                    Sessions

                    Theory Development
                    08:00 - 12:00
                    4 hours
                    Greenock
                      Practical Experience
                      13:00 - 15:00
                      2 hours
                      Greenock
                        Practical Experience
                        15:00 - 17:00
                        2 hours
                        Greenock
                          • £225.00 excl. VAT

                          Description

                          The STCW Updating Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boat (Route 2) course is set to offer seafarer that have already attained an STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boat certificate or already have the PSCRBU and need a re-validation. Once you have been awarded the PSCRBU, you must, under the STCW 2010 Manila Amendments (STCW Section A-VI/2), complete the course every five years to maintain proficiency. Delegates are required to be fit enough to undertake the practical aspects; handling inflatable rescue boats, lifeboats and life rafts. 

                          • Abandonment Procedures 

                          • Survival Craft boat Handling 

                          • Familiarisation of launch davits 

                          • Search and Rescue Techniques 

                          Prerequisites

                          1. Delegates must have completed the STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (PSCRB) course within five years of attainment

                          2. Delegates must be physically fit enough to participate in all practical aspects of the course. In order to verify your fitness, you must fill in a Medical Self Declaration form. Please consult a doctor if you are unsure.

                          1. 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). 

                          2. The original evidence must be brought with you when attending the course.

                          3. 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

                          Once completed, candidates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW Updating Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boat certificate. 

                          Revalidation

                          5 years.

                          Price

                          £225  excl. VAT

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