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The purpose of this course is to train personnel in the proper actions involved in taking command of, launching, and handling of a survival craft during an emergency evacuation/abandonment from a vessel, Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit (MODU), or offshore facility.

Any applicant who has successfully completed the 32-hour Proficiency in Survival Craft course will satisfy:

The Survival Craft training requirements of Section A-VI/2 and Table A-VI/2-1 of the STCW Code; AND the training requirements of 46 CFR 12.10-3 (a) (6) for any endorsements as Lifeboatman, provided that sea service requirements are also met.
If presented within one year of the completion of training, the written and practical examination requirements of 46 CFR 12.10-5 for a Lifeboatman endorsement and the written Survival Craft examination requirements for service on vessels not equipped with lifeboats.
Upon completion, the certificate is valid for five years.

Course Outline
Day 1

Classroom
Requirements for PSC certification
Drills and Crew Training
TEMPSC characteristics
Types of launching equipment for TEMPSC
Winches
Release mechanisms
Pre-launch inspection
Launching
Motoring away to a safe area
Practical Exercise
Operate winches
Point out pre-launch inspection for single and double fall TEMPSC
Launch and recover single and double fall TEMPSC
Operate single and double fall TEMPSC
Day 2

Classroom
Loss of propulsion
Freefall systems
Single fall systems
Double fall systems
Oars and oar commands
Action after abandonment
Practical Exercise
Assessments on TEMPSC
Pre-launch inspection
Starting engine
Launching and motor away
Deploying sea anchor
Recovery
Rowing TEMPSC
Day 3

Classroom
Rescue
Rescue boat
Practical Exercise
Launch and recover rescue boat
Assessment of launching and recovery of rescue boat
Pacing
Towing
Person overboard drill
Day 4

Classroom
Survival First Aid
Location aids
Written exam
Course is held 2 - 3 times monthly. Call for dates (337) 262-5929

Cost: $1000

To renew a PSC endorsement, mariners must provide evidence of maintaining the standard of competence as set out in Table A-VI/2-1 of the STCW Code every 5 years. As specified in 46 CFR 12.613(b)(4) and Table A-VI/2-1 of the STCW 2010, mariners who cannot meet the requirement for 1 year of sea service within the last 5 years will be required to complete an approved PSC course or approved PSC refresher training that includes assessment of all competencies for PSC.

This two-day course will provide a means for a mariner to refresh their Proficiency in Survival Craft Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Other Than Fast Rescue Boats endorsement. Upon completion, the certificate is valid for five years.

Course Outline
Day 1

Classroom
PSC Refresher Requirements
Marine Safety Drills & Response Organization
Types of lifeboat launching equipment
Pre-Launch checks
Loading & Closing Down
Launching , Release and Motor Away
Special situations
Oar commands
Practical exercise
Performance assessment in launch and recovery of TEMPSC
Performance assessment oars command and operation
Deploy sea anchor and towing
Day 2

Classroom
Rescue Boat Characteristics
Rescue Boat Rule’s, Facts and PPE
Rescue Boat Launching and Recovery
Search &Recovery
Marine Liferaft
Emergency First Aid
Location Aids
Practical exercise
Performance assessment in rescue boat
Written test
Course is held 2 -3 times monthly. Call for dates (337)262-5929

Tuition: $800
1.6 CEUs