Regulatory basis
- STCW 2010 Regulation VI/2
- STCW Code Section A-VI/2-1
- IMO Model Course 1.23
STCW Basic & Advanced
Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (PSCRB)
PSCRB qualifies seafarers to take charge of survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats during and after launch.
Target audience
- Seafarers nominated as lifeboat/rescue boat coxswains
Prerequisites
- 12 months of approved seagoing service or completion of approved training
Learning objectives
What you'll be able to do
Take charge of a survival craft or rescue boat during and after launch
Operate a survival craft engine
Manage survivors and the survival craft after abandoning ship
Use locating devices including communication and signalling apparatus
Course content
Modules & topics
Indicative module breakdown — actual delivery is adapted to the audience and operational context.
01
Construction & equipment
- Lifeboats
- Liferafts
- Rescue boats
02
Launching & recovery
- Davits
- Release gear
- Embarkation procedures
03
Operations at sea
- Navigation
- Engine operation
- Distress signals
Assessment
Practical handling, launching, and recovery exercises plus written test.
Certification
STCW Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats. Refresher every 5 years.
References & further reading
Authoritative sources
This course aligns with international maritime conventions and IMO Model Courses. Use these references for detailed regulatory text.
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