Virtual Marine Training
Fast Rescue Boat Training
Transport Canada-approved FRB refresher course and advanced FRB coxswain program with simulation exercises, deliverable onboard.
Description
Virtual Marine offers simulation-based fast rescue boat coxswain training.
Courses
- Refresher Training Course in Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats (STCW) (FRB-R): Transport Canada-approved; meets STCW A-VI/2 para 11 and Transport Canada REF-FRC; 6½ hours per candidate including simulation exercises and an in-water pool session; validity 5 years
- ACT: Advanced Coxswain Training Program (Fast Rescue Boat): supports SOLAS III/Reg 26, STCW A-VI/2 para 12, MSC/Circ.1161 and ISM Code 8.2; 3 hours per candidate; deliverable onboard; validity 2½ years
Key exercises
- Launch and recovery
- Search patterns
- Person-in-water recovery
- Towing
Specifications
| FRB-R duration | 6½ hours per candidate |
|---|---|
| FRB-R validity | 5 years |
| ACT duration | 3 hours per candidate |
| ACT validity | 2½ years |
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