Updated Proficiency in SCRB (other than FRB)

The Aim of this course is to give seafarers who are seeking updated training certification for proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats the essential education and training set out by the MCA

Course Structure

Course content

Identifying the dangers associated with the use of off-load and on-load release devices

Demonstrate the correct operation of off-load and on-load release devices, including the correct resetting of both types of release device.

Identify and explain the correct operation of Fall Prevention/Secondary Safety Devices or their equivalent

Safely operate a survival craft engine

Safely take charge of a survival craft or rescue boat during and after launch

Safely manage survivors and survival craft after abandoning ship

Rig and use locating devices including communication and signalling apparatus and Pyrotechniques

Apply first aid to survivors

Useful Information

Prerequisite training:

The seafarer must hold a proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats certificate, or equivalent, and who have not undergone the required updated training on board a ship.