Course overview
The Refresher Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (R-PSCRB) is a 1-day DG Shipping-approved Refresher Course conducted through classroom and practical training sessions. It is mandatory for seafarers who are required to revalidate their Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats certificate as per STCW A-VI/2 requirements.This course is designed to refresh the competency of seafarers in launching, handling, and operating survival crafts and rescue boats during emergency situations.
The training covers boat handling, engine operation, use of survival equipment, rescue boat maneuvers, man overboard recovery, and survival management after abandoning ship.The practical sessions are conducted at our DG-approved survival ground with real lifeboats, rescue boats, and liferafts, ensuring hands-on experience in launching, rowing, steering, and operating lifeboat engines. On successful completion, candidates are awarded a DGS Approved R-PSCRB Certificate valid for 5 years and mandatory for CDC revalidation and next vessel joining.
Course Details
Course Name
Refresher Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats
Course Code
R-PSCRB
Course Category
Advanced STCW Refresher Course
Duration
1 Day
Approval
DG Shipping Approved
Training Mode
Classroom & Practical Training (Lifeboat Handling)
Exit Examination
Mandatory - Practical & Oral
Certificate
Issued as per DG Shipping & STCW A-VI/2-1 - Valid for 5 Years
Eligibility
Valid Indian CDC & INDOS Number, Original PSCRB Certificate, Valid PST Certificate, Basic STCW Safety Course Certificates
Career Opportunities
Mandatory for revalidation of PSCRB & CDC, essential for continued employment as Deck Officer, Engineer & Rating on Merchant Navy Vessels, Tankers, Container Ships & Offshore Vessels
