Requalification Training

The STCW Updating Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boat (Route 1) 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 revalidation. 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 

1. Delegates must have completed the STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (PSCRB) course within five years of attainment; OR Have an STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats  (PSCRB) course older than 5 years and be able to prove having taken part in drills and onboard training as an officer or rating in the last 5 years.

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.

3. 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). 

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

5. 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.

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 

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.

3. 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). 

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

5. 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.