Fast Rescue Boats (FRB)
Course 147
3 day course theory and practical training and assessment utilizing MPT’s Fast Rescue Boats. Subjects Include: Introduction to Rigid Hull Inflatable Fast, Rescue Boats, Start up and Shut down of the FRB, Basic High and Low Speed Operations, Prevailing Sea and Weather Conditions, Mechanical Systems and Trouble Shooting, Heavy Weather Operations, Open Water Rescue, Running alongside another vessel underway, Riding a sea painter, Helicopter Hoists, and Stern and side towing
Course Description
Fast Rescue Boats - Course #147
Delivered by highly qualified MPT Instructor(s), this course covers this 3 day course theory and practical training and assessment utilizing MPT’s Fast Rescue Boats. This course will satisfy the Training and Practical Assessments of STCW A-VI/2, Table A-VI/2-2 and all tasks in NVIC 05-14. This course is required for those individuals assigned to operate Fast Rescue Boats.
Prerequisite:
Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue
Boats or Lifeboatman
Subjects Include:
Introduction to Rigid Hull Inflatable Fast
Rescue Boats
Start up and Shut down of the FRB
Basic High and Low Speed Operations
Prevailing Sea and Weather Conditions
Mechanical Systems and Trouble Shooting
Heavy Weather Operations
Open Water Rescue
Running alongside another vessel underway
Riding a sea painter
Helicopter Hoists
Stern and side towing
Approved Assessments:
NVIC 05-14 – ALL Tasks