Fast Rescue Boat (FRB) Operator's Course

Course also known as:Fast Rescue Craft, FRC

Fast Rescue Boat is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to safely operate a Fast Rescue Boat (FRB) and handle a casualty in a FRB. The 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.

AMSA Information

AMSA approved, in accordance with Marine Order 70 (Seafarer Certification) 2014.

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


  • Duration: 3 days
  • AMSA Approved Course
  • Course Options: (GST exempt)
    April 21-23, 2020 | Beauty Point, TAS | $2,710
    September 29 - October 01, 2020 | Beauty Point, TAS | $2,710
  • Course available on demand

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

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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.

We offer affordable on-campus accommodation that's ideal if you're taking part in a course at our campus in Launceston, Tasmania.

Norfolk Hall offers Motel Style accommodation for $95 per night (bed only). On-campus accommodation in Launceston can be reserved via the online enrolment form.

Norfolk Hall is situated on the main campus of the Australian Maritime College at Newnham, Launceston, which is where most of our courses take place.

Accommodation at Norfolk Hall provides the following facilities:

  • Queen size beds
  • En-suite facilities
  • Television
  • Fridge
  • Rooms serviced daily (excluding weekends)

Affordable meals are available at the on-site AMC Cafeteria.

You can reserve a room when you register for your course or via email AMCS.courses@utas.edu.au or telephone: +61 3 6324 9850.

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