Objective: After successful completion of the course, the trainee will be competent to launch, recover take charge and operate Fast Rescue boats is various sea and weather conditions.
Scope: OSVs, Oil Rigs & Platforms are equipped with Fast Rescue boats. Handling of these boats requires special skills in addition to normal boat handling skills. The course has been designed to train offshore personnel who will be required to operate these boats. The course is also suitable for all other seafarers who will be required to operate Fast Rescue Boats. The course curriculum complies with
- STCW section VI/2-2
- IMO Model Course 1.24.
Course Content:
- Features of fast rescue boats
- Equipment to be carried in Fast Rescue Boat
- Launching & Hoisting of Fast Rescue Boat
- Handling fast boats
- Offshore rescue operations
- Personal safety at sea
- Means of communication
- Maintenance of boat's and their equipping
Course Duration: 03 Days
