# Proficiency In Survival Craft (MARTPT-372) Course number: 146 Provider: Maritime Professional Training (MPT) Duration: 4 days Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Source: https://www.mptusa.com/course-details/proficiency-in-survival-craft-and-rescue-boats-lifeboatman-pscrb-course-146 Export generated: 2026-10-19T15:17:22Z (not a course revision date) ## Overview The (PSCRB) Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats course gives seafarers who are required to take charge of a survival craft or a rescue boat (other than fast rescue boats) in emergency situations the essential education and training to meet the regulatory standards for the tasks required. USCG approved. Please note that current STCW Basic Training is a prerequisite for this course. 6 months of sea service is required prior to the USCG issuing an endorsement. ## Course description **Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats/Lifeboatman - Course #146** This 4 day USCG, (endorsement requires 6 months of sea service) & Marshall Islands Approved Course includes theory and practical training and assessment utilizing MPT’s RHIB’s and various Survival Craft including the new MPT Waterside Lifeboat Facility. Please note that current Basic Training is a prerequisite for this course. \*\* THIS COURSE IS NOT MCA APPROVED \*\* Any applicant who has successfully completed your Proficiency in Survival Craft (MARTPT-372) course will satisfy: - The training, practical demonstration, and written examination requirements of 46 CFR 12.407(b)(3) for endorsement as Lifeboatman, PROVIDED that this training was completed within one year of the date of application; AND - The Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Other Than Fast Rescue Boats (PSC) training requirements of 46 CFR 11.309(a)(4)(v), 11.319(a)(4)(v), 11.321(a)(3)(iii), 11.329(a)(4)(iii), and 11.335(a)(3)(iii); AND - The Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Other Than Fast Rescue Boats (PSC) standards of competence required by 46 CFR 12.613; STCW Code Section A-VI/2 and Table A-VI/2-1, as amended 2010, meeting the National Assessment Guidelines from NVIC 04-14(Ch-2) Tasks 1.1.A, 1.2.A, 1.3.A, 1.3.B, 1.3.C, 1.3.D, 1.4.A, 1.4.C, 1.5.A, 1.6.A, 1.8.A, 1.9.A, 2.1.A, 3.1.A, 3.1.B, 3.2.A, 3.3.A, 3.4.A, 3.5.A, 3.5.B, 3.6.A, 3.7.A, 3.8.A, 4.1.A, 4.1.B, and 4.2.A. Applicants who have successfully completed your course need not present completed “Task Control Sheets” for these assessments in application for STCW certification. The sea service requirements of 46 CFR 12.407(b)(2) for endorsement as Lifeboatman must be met and are not part of approval. **Subjects Include:** Survival Methods Inflatable Liferafts Lifeboats Survival Equipment Launching and Recovery of Life Boats Shipboard Davit Systems Oar Commands If you are taking this course to satisfy a maritime administration other than the United States, we recommend verifying with your flag state\* to ensure that they will accept the training certificate before undertaking the course. \*The Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) of the United Kingdom & Northern Ireland will accept Updating/Refresher PSCRB training certificates issued under the authority of the USCG. The US is one of the countries with which the UK has a Flag State Endorsement (FSE) Agreement. ## Prerequisites Proof of completion of all four modules of STCW Basic Training Must be in good health. 6 months of sea service is required for endorsement ## Required materials Valid Government Issued Photo ID, Paper, Pencil, Pen, Highlighters, Bathing Suit / Shorts, sunscreen, hat, and towel. Candidates taking this course are required to bring the following clothing for the practical lifeboat launching assessments: Long pants and closed toed shoes. MPT will provide the use of a work vest, hard hat, gloves, and eye protection or you can bring your own. ## Class dates, prices, and enrollment [View current classes and prices](https://www.mptusa.com/course-details/proficiency-in-survival-craft-and-rescue-boats-lifeboatman-pscrb-course-146). [MPT student enrollment](https://school.mptusa.com/). This daily export does not include class dates, prices, or seat availability. 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