Course Description
Provides minimum standard of competence in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rest rescue boats (Table A-VI/2-1). Launching: practical assessments to take charge of a lifeboat during and after launch using proper commands and safety methods; recover a lifeboat in water; steer and start engine; manage survivors. Practical assessments to manage a lifeboat after abandoning ship, using proper commands, lifeboat equipment and devices to aid in location.
This course consists of six 2-hour practical assessment blocks.
STCW Objectives
Demonstrate proficiency in the following skills:
- SCRB-2 Launch, board and recover survival craft.
- SCRB-3 Start and operate survival craft engine
- SCRB-4 Steer survival craft
Topics
- Practical demonstration of:
- Steering by Magnetic Compass
- Practical demonstration of “Launching and Recovering” a lifeboat