Updated Proficiency - Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (other than fast rescue boats)

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WHAT IS THIS COURSE?

Course Overview

The Updated Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (other than fast rescue boats) refreshes essential certification for crew managing standard lifeboats and open rescue boats. This 3-day STCW-compliant course covers operation, deployment, and emergency protocols for conventional maritime survival craft, excluding fast rescue boat specialisation.

Prerequisites

Valid or expiring PSCRB (Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats) certificate
STCW medical fitness certification required
Minimum 12 months sea service on merchant vessels
Competency in swimming and ability to work in water

What You'll Learn

Lifeboat and open boat equipment, davits, and systems
Safe launch, recovery, and manoeuvring procedures
Crew briefings, assignments, and emergency drills
Survival procedures and first aid at sea
Hands-on practical davit and boat operations

COURSE AT A GLANCE

Key Facts

Duration

3 days

Typical Cost

£285–£299

Issuing Body

MCA / STCW

Certificate

Updated PSCRB (5 years)

Revalidation: Expires after 5 years from issue; must be completed before expiry to maintain compliance on commercial vessels.

UPCOMING DATES

Available Course Dates

Date	School	Location	Price
8 Jul 2026	Warsash Maritime School — Solent University	Warsash, United Kingdom	£285	Book →
20 Jul 2026	Warsash Maritime School — Solent University	Warsash, United Kingdom	£285	Book →
27 Jul 2026	Warsash Maritime School — Solent University	Warsash, United Kingdom	£285	Book →
7 Sep 2026	Warsash Maritime School — Solent University	Warsash, United Kingdom	£299	Book →
14 Sep 2026	Warsash Maritime School — Solent University	Warsash, United Kingdom	£299	Book →
21 Sep 2026	Warsash Maritime School — Solent University	Warsash, United Kingdom	£299	Book →
12 Oct 2026	Warsash Maritime School — Solent University	Warsash, United Kingdom	£299	Book →
19 Oct 2026	Warsash Maritime School — Solent University	Warsash, United Kingdom	£299	Book →
9 Nov 2026	Warsash Maritime School — Solent University	Warsash, United Kingdom	£299	Book →
16 Nov 2026	Warsash Maritime School — Solent University	Warsash, United Kingdom	£299	Book →
30 Nov 2026	Warsash Maritime School — Solent University	Warsash, United Kingdom	£299	Book →
14 Dec 2026	Warsash Maritime School — Solent University	Warsash, United Kingdom	£299	Book →
5 Jan 2027	Warsash Maritime School — Solent University	Warsash, United Kingdom	£299	Book →
11 Jan 2027	Warsash Maritime School — Solent University	Warsash, United Kingdom	£299	Book →
25 Jan 2027	Warsash Maritime School — Solent University	Warsash, United Kingdom	£299	Book →
1 Feb 2027	Warsash Maritime School — Solent University	Warsash, United Kingdom	£299	Book →
15 Feb 2027	Warsash Maritime School — Solent University	Warsash, United Kingdom	£299	Book →
8 Mar 2027	Warsash Maritime School — Solent University	Warsash, United Kingdom	£299	Book →
22 Mar 2027	Warsash Maritime School — Solent University	Warsash, United Kingdom	£299	Book →
5 Apr 2027	Warsash Maritime School — Solent University	Warsash, United Kingdom	£299	Book →

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