Location

Institute of Maritime Safety

Objectives

• This programme is designed to meet the initial emergency response training requirements for a Fast Rescue Craft Coxswain. Further vessel specific training is required.

Outcomes

Delegates following a series of explanations, demonstrations and opportunities to practice should have the required knowledge and skills to successfully launch and maneuver a Fast Rescue Boat, Recover and care for persons from the water and Transfer those persons and recover the Fast Rescue Boat

Course Contents

• Introduction to Fast Rescue Craft• Preparing the FRC• Launching, releasing and handling the FRC• The recovery of casualties• Transferring casualties and retrieving the FRC