Refresher Training Course in Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats (STCW) (FRB) (FRB-R)

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Job Summary

Job Description

This course aims to enable seafarers to demonstrate continued proficiency in the operation of Fast Rescue Boats/Craft in accordance with STCW Section A-VI/2, paragraph 11. The content includes safety principles, FRB operations, maneuvering, capsize and recovery, and search patterns with rescue exercises. Practical training involves pre-launch checks, operating davits, launching and recovering FRBs, steering, search patterns, recovering people, towing, pacing other vessels, helicopter operations, and emergency radio communications. The course duration is 6.5 hours per candidate, consisting of lectures and simulation exercises.

Job Details

OBJECTIVE

The aim of the course is to enable seafarers to demonstrate continued proficiency in the operation of Fast Rescue Boats/Craft in accordance with STCW  Section A-VI/2, paragraph 11.  This course meets the requirements of Transport Canada’s REF-FRC.

CONTENT

  • Safety principles

  • FRB Operations

  • Maneuvering FRB

  • Capsize and Recovery

  • Search Patterns and Rescue

Simulation-Based Practical Training Exercises

  • Perform Pre-Launch and Pre-Recovery Checks

  • Operate a Launching Davit and Manage a Painter

  • Launch and Recover a FRB from a Vessel

  • Steer visually and by Compass

  • Execute a Search Pattern

  • Recover a Person-in-Water

  • Tow Liferafts and other Vessels

  • Pace another Vessel

  • Operate under a Helicopter

  • Emergency Radio Communications

DURATION:

  • 6 ½ hours / per candidate

  • 3 ½  hours of lecture

  • 2 ½  hours of simulation exercises / per candidate

  • ½   hour in-water pool session

TRAINING LOCATION:  Canada - 47 Bremigen’s Blvd, Paradise, NL

VALIDITY: Five (5) Years

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About The Company

Virtual Marine is a privately held Canadian company with its headquarters in Paradise, Newfoundland and Labrador. Our mission is to improve the safety of life at sea by providing realistic, effective, and safe training tools for small craft operators. Our simulators allow crews of small marine craft to train for real-life situations in environments that are often too dangerous and costly for live boat exercises.We’re growing our strong, cohesive, aligned team with a can-do attitude, that’s driven by our values. We foster an inclusive culture and it shows - staff turnover is lower than industry average. We celebrate wins, and take care of each other.
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