Course Description
This course is required for persons assigned to
operated Fast Rescue Boats. It covers the mandatory minimum requirements, and certain other requirements requisite to the successful performance of the minimum requirements, for the issue of certificates of proficiency in FRBs specified in STCW regulation VI/2-2.
Course Subjects
- Introduction to RHI FRBs
- 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
- Swimming in Special Equipment
- Sponson and Valve Repair
- Running Alongside Another Vessel Underway
- Riding a Sea Painter
- Helicopter Hoists
- Stern and Side Towing
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