Fast Rescue Craft Boatman

Description

The Fast Rescue Craft/Boat course follows the guidelines set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and is essential for training personnel to operate FRC/FRB. This training is mandatory for deployment in offshore fields according to the International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP) and on RO-RO passenger vessels as per the IMO. Rig Contingency Plans outline the necessary actions to be taken in the event of a calamity on board a vessel, tailored to the specific type of vessel and equipment used. This includes the emergency procedures/plans for the rescue and treatment of casualties, involving the use of FRBs. The emergency procedure details the initial actions to be taken by the Master, FRB coxswain, and crew before, during, and after the launch of an FRB. Additionally, it addresses the rescue, treatment, and transfer of casualties to safety after recovery. It's crucial for the crew to receive adequate training, and the procedure/plan will be updated in response to changes in legislation or best practices.


Target Audience 

Marine crew working in offshore fields and those taking up jobs on RO-RO passenger ferries.

What will you learn

  • 1. Understand the types of Fast Rescue Crafts (FRC) and Daughter Crafts (DC) in use.

  • 2. Identify casualty recovery and handling equipment on FRCs and DCs.

  • 3. Learn about propulsion systems, launch procedures, and crew arrangements for FRCs and DCs.

  • 4. Recognize hazards during launch and recovery of rescue crafts.

  • 5. Perform rescue operations from TEMPSC, liferafts, helicopters, and other systems to the FRC.

  • 6. Execute actions to recover casualties using assisted methods.

  • 7. Use and deactivate Personal Locator Beacons and Emergency Location Beacons.

  • 8. Respond effectively to a rescue craft capsize.

  • 9. Follow directions from the coxswain during operations.

  • 10. Use basic radio procedures and hand signals for onboard communication.

  • 11. Release securing arrangements for the rescue craft.

  • 12. Safely release the craft from lowering systems and bow lines.

  • 13. Locate casualties efficiently.

  • 14. Assess casualties prior to initiating rescue.

  • 15. Recover casualties using horizontal recovery systems.

  • 16. Recover casualties using vertical recovery methods.

  • 17. Transfer casualties to an ERRV, including the use of handling devices.

  • 18. Practice basic low-speed handling of rescue crafts.

  • 19. Develop basic high-speed handling skills for rescue crafts.

  • 20. Master techniques for safely coming alongside other vessels.

  • 21. Set up and manage a towline effectively.

  • 22. Retrieve the rescue craft to the ERRV.

Requirements
  • Target groups for this course are marine personnel working in offshore fields and personnel who want to be employed aboard RO-RO passenger ferries. No certificate is needed, but the candidate should be acquainted with general maritime operations and be of the good physical condition enabling him/her to take active part in practical exercises.

Lessons

  • 6 Lessons
  • 00:00:00 Hours