Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats according STCW

For seafarers who, as part of the ship's crew, need to be able to launch, maneuver and take charge of a survival craft or rescue boat in an emergency.

Content:

• Launching and recovering survival craft and rescue boats
• Maneuvering survival craft and rescue boats
• Knowledge of parts and equipment and the proper use of equipment and food
• Use of lifeboats to collect life rafts and rescue survivors
• Use of radio rescue equipment
• Use of first aid equipment and proper treatment and prevention of hypothermia
• Use of pyrotechnic distress signals

Legal Basis:

• STCW Convention 1978 regulation VI/2
• Section A-VI/2 in conjunction with SchOffzAusb V § 7 No. 5

• valid certificate of fitness for service at sea
• Proof of competency Basic Safety Training not older than 5 years (10 days course)
• or refresher course (refresher course) not older than 5 years
• Seagoing service of at least 6 months
• Minimum age 18 years

• 40 hours
  
• 1 week (monday - friday)

• Certification of attendance to apply the certificat of competency for "Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats" at the BSH