# Proficiency In Survival Craft Refresher (MARTPT-749) USCG Course number: 196 Provider: Maritime Professional Training (MPT) Duration: 2 days Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Source: https://www.mptusa.com/course-details/proficiency-in-survival-craft-and-rescue-boats-refresher-course-196 Export generated: 2026-10-19T15:17:22Z (not a course revision date) ## Overview ## Course description This course is intended to meet the requirements of the United States Coast Guard Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (Other Than Fast Rescue Boats) as detailed in 46 CFR 12.613(b)(3). This 16.5 hour refresher course, in a 2-day format, is designed to meet the continued competency requirements of STCW Section A-VI/2, paragraph 5, Code Table A-VI/2-1 for an endorsement for Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Other Than Fast Rescue Boats (PSCRB). It generally follows IMO Model Course 1.23. Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue. Any applicant who has successfully completed your Proficiency in Survival Craft Refresher (MARTPT-749) course will satisfy: - The Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Other Than Fast Rescue Boats (PSC) continued standards of competence required by 46 CFR 12.613(b)(4) and the Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Other Than Fast Rescue Boats-Limited (PSC-Limited) standards of competence required by 46 CFR 12.615(b)(4) for mariners who have previously held a PSC/PSC-Limited endorsement under STCW Code Section A-VI/2 but cannot meet the requirement for 1 year of sea service in last 5 years; 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); AND - The practical demonstration requirements of 46 CFR 12.407(b)(3) for endorsement as Lifeboatman, PROVIDED this training was completed within one year of the date of application. 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) and the written examination requirements of 46 CFR 12.407(b)(3) for endorsement as Lifeboatman must be met and are not part of this approval. The MCA will accept Updating/Refresher PSCRB training certificates issued under the authority of the USCG. Please see Section 4.7 of [MIN 643]() and note that the US is one of the countries with which the UK has an [FSE agreement](). This information is also reiterated under Section 5 of [MSN 1861 Amendment 1](). ## Prerequisites Provide a course completion certificate from a PSCRB course; OR Provide proof of previously holding a Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (Other Than Fast Rescue Boats) endorsement ## Required materials Passport (ID), Paper, Pen, Highlighter,Bathing suit/Shorts,hat,towel and sunscreen.Candidates taking this course are required to bring the following clothing for the practical lifeboat launching assessments: Long Pants and Sturdy Closed Toed Shoes or equivalent. 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-refresher-course-196). [MPT student enrollment](https://school.mptusa.com/). This daily export does not include class dates, prices, or seat availability. 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