Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats according STCW
For seafarers who, as part of the ship's crew, need to be able to launch, maneuver and take charge of a survival craft or rescue boat in an
emergency.
Content:
- Launching and recovering survival craft and rescue boats
- Maneuvering survival craft and rescue boats
- Knowledge of parts and equipment and the proper use of equipment and food
- Use of lifeboats to collect life rafts and rescue survivors
- Use of radio rescue equipment
- Use of first aid equipment and proper treatment and prevention of hypothermia
- Use of pyrotechnic distress signals
Legal Basis:
- STCW Convention 1978 regulation VI/2
- Section A-VI/2 in conjunction with SchOffzAusb V § 7 No. 5
Requirements
- valid certificate of fitness for service at sea
- Proof of competency Basic Safety Training not older than 5 years (10 days course)
- or refresher course (refresher course) not older than 5 years
- Seagoing service of at least 6 months
- Minimum age 18 years
Duration
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40 hours
- 1 week (monday - friday)
Gradiuation
- Certification of attendance to apply the certificat of competency for "Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats" at the BSH