Fast Rescue Boat (FRB) Operator's Course

STCW

Course also known as: Fast Rescue Craft, FRC

Provides participants with the knowledge and skills to safely operate a Fast Rescue Boat (FRB) and handle a casualty in a FRB. AMSA-approved.

Fast Rescue Boat (FRB) Operator's Course is delivered by classroom theory sessions followed immediately by practical hands-on training sessions.

Course Entry Prerequisite

Please note the following prerequisite is for entry onto the course and evidence must be provided upon enrolment:

  • STCW Certificate of Competency for International Waters (Masters and Deck Officers); or
  • AMSA issued Certificates of Proficiency as Rating; or 
  • STCW Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft

Certification

The following certificate will be issued by AMC to participants who successfully complete* the course:

  • Certificate of Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats (AMSA approved), meeting the requirements of STCW Reg VI/2 and Code Section A-VI/2, Table A-VI/2-2

*100% attendance, full participation and completion of all practical exercises is required.

Approved By

Australian Maritime Safety Authority 

Accepted By 

Antigua and Barbuda Department of Marine Services and Merchant Shipping  |  Bahamas Maritime Authority  |  Bermuda Shipping and Maritime Authority  |  Maritime Authority of the Cayman Islands  |  Marine Department of Hong Kong  |  Liberian Registry  |  Republic of Marshall Islands Maritime Administrator  |  Panama Maritime Authority.

A very well structured and presented course. I’ll definitely be using AMC Search for future short course needs as well as recommending them to colleagues within the Australian shipping industry.

Richard Hall, Teekay


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  • Duration: 3 days
  • AMSA Approved Course
  • Course Options: (GST exempt)
    November 17-19, 2020 | Beauty Point, TAS | $2,710
    2021 Dates Coming Soon | Beauty Point, TAS | $2,710 Join Waitlist
  • Course available on demand

    This course is available on demand, delivered at various locations. To express interest, please contact us.

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In order to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and to protect the health and safety of our trainees and staff, AMC Search (AMCS) is operating a COVID-Safe campus aligned with the protocols and procedures established by the University of Tasmania. This includes automatic screening for on-campus trainees, enhanced hygiene and social distancing controls.

Strict Tasmanian border controls will impact your training if you are planning on travelling to train with AMC Search from interstate. For up-to-date information about Tasmania's border controls please visit the Tasmanian Government.

Due to the pandemic AMSA have approved the temporary postponement of maritime training and are using the provision contained within Marine Order 70 section 15 to extend seafarer certificates for up to six months. AMSA will do this if satisfied that the person does not meet revalidation requirements due to circumstances beyond their control due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please visit the AMSA website for instructions on how to apply for an extension.

All Online Maritime Training courses running as normal.

Also, some courses can be adapted to online delivery at short notice so please call 03 63249852 to discuss your training requirements.

Payment methods accepted:

  • Register now and pay later (payment required 15 days before the course starts)
  • Credit Card (online or via (03) 6324-9850)
  • Bank Deposit
  • Company sponsorship.

Detailed payment options will be made available after the registration is submitted.

Face to face courses

Cancellations up to 15 working days prior to the scheduled date will be accepted without penalty. Cancellations less than 15 working days will be subject to 100% cancellation fee.

AMC Search reserves the right to cancel the course 15 working days prior to the scheduled date if insufficient registrations are received. Any fees paid for cancelled courses will be refunded in full.

When making flight bookings please ensure you book on a fully refundable basis.

Online courses

Payment of course fees, or authorisation to invoice from your company, is required before access to the online learning environment is provided. Please note, it will take between 2-4 business days to provide your access to the online course if you have not studied previously with AMC Search, the Australian Maritime College or the University of Tasmania.

Location Information

This course is conducted at the Beauty Point Campus of the Australian Maritime College.

Beauty Point is situated approx 52 kms north of Launceston.

Participants are advised to arrange accommodation at Beauty Point and transfers from Launceston airport to Beauty Point, as there is no public transport available.

Accommodation Options

There are a range of accommodation options at Beauty Point, Tasmania.

  • Beauty Point Waterfront Hotel, 16 Flinders St, Beauty Point, TAS, 7270. Phone - (03) 6383-4363
  • Hotel Riveria, 19 Lenborough St, Beauty Point, TAS, 7270. Phone - (03) 6383-4153
  • Tamar Cove Motel, 4421 West Tamar Highway, Beauty Point, TAS, 7270. Phone - (03) 6383-4375
  • Beauty Point Tourist Park, 36 West Arm Road, Beauty Point, TAS, 7270. Phone - (03) 6383-4536