R-PSCRB (Refresher Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats)
Course Description
The R-PSCRB refresher course is designed for seafarers who already hold a PSCRB certificate and need renewal as per STCW requirements. This course reinforces operational competence in handling lifeboats and rescue craft while updating participants on the latest emergency response protocols and equipment.
Focused on hands-on drills, the training ensures seafarers remain confident and compliant in survival craft operations. It is essential for maintaining professional readiness and meeting mandatory safety standards on board ships.
What You Will Learn
- Updated emergency procedures and survival craft operations
- Handling lifeboats and rescue boats during drills
- Latest communication and distress equipment usage
- Casualty recovery techniques
- Refresher on launching and maneuvering survival craft
Seafarers renewing an expiring PSCRB certificate.
Yes, it must be valid or within the grace period.
Both theory and mandatory practical drills.
5 years.
Training Methodology
The program includes:
- Refresher classroom modules on updated SOLAS/LSA regulations
- Practical relaunching & maneuvering of survival craft
- Engine starting, steering & on-water drills
- Abandonment scenario simulations
- Equipment checks and rescue procedures
Course Outcome
The program includes:
- Refresh command and operational skills for lifeboats
- Perform safe launching, recovery & handling of survival craft
- Improve decision-making during emergencies
- Meet STCW revalidation requirements for PSCRB
Duration
Validity 
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