Mandatory Guidelines For

MANDATORY GUIDELINES FOR

TRAINING INSTITUTES FOR OBTAINING APPROVAL FROM

DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF SHIPPING

TO CONDUCT

FAST RESCUE BOAT (FRB) TRAINING

To avoid unnecessary repetition, reference has been made herein to DGS order no: 02of 2007 (Guidelines for the conduct of Pre-Sea Training courses for Merchant Navy) wherever appropriate.
TABLE OF CONTENTS

FAST RESCUE BOAT (FRB) TRAINING COURSE

1.BASIC DETAILS OF THE COURSE

1.1. Aims:

This course aims to provide the training for candidates to launch and take charge of a fast rescue boat, in accordance with section A-VI/2 of the STCW code and IMO Model Course 1.24.

1.2.Objectives:

The course syllabus covers the competencies as required in STCW 1995 Section A –VI /2 Table A–VI/2-2. Trainees who successfully complete this course shall be able to undertake duties and responsibilities related to launch,maneouver and take charge of such boats in various sea and weather conditions. They will also be able to operate a fast rescue boat engine.

1.3. Application:
These guidelines shall be applicable from the date of issue of this guidelines.

2.QUALIFICATION & ELIGIBILITY OF STUDENTS

2.1.Entry standards:

This course is open to all those seafarers who are holders of a valid certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSCRB).

Trainees shall be medically fit for physical training as per ILO requirement (Valid medical certificatefrom DGS approved doctor).

2.2.Required attendance:

100% attendance is required for successful completion of the course

2.3.Course intake limitations:

Maximum number of participants should not exceed Sixteen (16).

3.INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIREMENT

Physical requirement for classrooms, black/white boards, overhead projector, screen, notice board,

study environment and teaching equipment are to be provided as per DGS order 02 of 2007. Library

books and equipment to include items contained in Annexure I.

4.COURSE DETAILS

4.1.Course duration:3 days(24 hrs)

4.2.Course outline: As per Annexure II

4.3Detailed Teaching Syllabus: Annexure III

5.HOLIDAYS

Sundays shall be holidays.

Gandhi Jayanti (2nd October), Independence Day (15thAugust) and Republic Day (26thJanuary) shall becompulsory holidays.

Students shall normally enjoy the holidays observed by the Govt. of the State in which the institute is located.

6.FACULTY REQUIREMENT

6.1.Qualifications and experience of course in charge:

Certificate of Competency as Master (FG), issued or recognised by the Government of India,

and

At least 5 years service on Merchant ships out of which at least 1 year as Master,

and

Sailing experience on vessels fitted with Fast Rescue Boat (FRB) or have attended at least one training course on FRB.

6.2.Qualifications and experience of faculty members:

At least 5 years service on Merchant ships of which at least one year should have been at management level,

and

have attended at least one training course on FRB.

6.3.Qualification and experience of instructors

Petty Officer Ex Indian Navy / Merchant Navy with service experience of at least 5 years and

Trainer’s experience of at least 3 years,

and

Boat handling/seamanship experience.

6.4.Training of Trainers & Assessors Course:

As per DGS Order No: 2 of 2007.

6.5Age limit for regular faculty members:

As per DGS Order No: 2 of 2007.

7.FACULTY STRENGTH

7.1Two Master Mariners (including the course in-charge) and one Chief Engineer.

7.2.Three Instructors.

8.COURSE DURATION

Total 24hours (adequatebalance in the approximate ratio of 1:3 for classroom lectures and practical training exercises) e.g 6 hour of classroom + 18 hours of practical exercises.

9.ASSESSMENT

An On-line assessment would be carried out during the practical exercises in each course.

A written test would be carried out at the end of each course.

10QUALITY STANDARDS

As per DGS Order no: 2 of 2007.

11.INSPECTIONS

As per DGS Order no: 2 of 2007.

12.COST OF INSPECTIONS

As per DGS Order no: 2 of 2007.

13.FEES TO GOVT.

As per DGS Order no: 2 of 2007.

14.SPECIMEN CERTIFICATE

See Annexure IV

Annexure I

FAST RESCUE BOAT (FRB) TRAINING COURSE - TEACHING AIDS

Equipment

Classroom lectures: Standard teaching aids such as whiteboards, projector screen, Multi-media / overhead projector, etc.

Practical exercise: Requires access to a water body, where variety of sea states may be encountered and manoeuvring of FRB could be conducted.

Following items of equipment are required:

1. Fast Rescue Boat, complying with Ch V of LSA Code.
2. Set of Davit to house above boat.
3. A hoist unit capable of hoist/recovery of FRB.
4. Complete set of Fast Rescue Boat equipments.
5. Lifejackets, sufficient for the participants and trainers.
6. First aid and rescue equipments, such as resuscitator, lifebuoys, stretcher etc.
7. An additional boat/dinghy for transferring of personnel in case of an emergency.

Publications and references

The International Convention Standards of Training, Certification and Watch-keeping for Seafarers, 1995 (STCW 1995), as amended

International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (SOLAS 1974), as amended

International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual(IAMSAR)

A Pocket Guide to Cold Water Survival

IMO Life Saving Appliances Code (LSA code)

Assembly resolution A.656 (16) - Fast Rescue Boats

Assembly Resolution A. 771 (18) – Training requirements for crews of fast rescue boats

Fast Rescue Boat manufacturer’s instruction and operation manual

IMO Model course 1.24 – Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats

Annexure II

FAST RESCUE BOAT (FRB) TRAINING COURSE - COURSE OUTLINE

Duration: 3 working days Total hours: 24 hours

COURSE OUTLINE

Block

Specific Learning Objective

(Topics)

Methodology

Theory

Practical / Exercise

1. Introduction
2. Construction and outfit of FRB
3. Various aspects of Boat Handling
4. FRB Maintenance
5. Emergency Equipments, Survival, Communication
6. Exercise on Launching, Rescue and Recovery
7. Assessment and feedback

Note: Teaching staff should note that outlines are suggestions only as regards sequence and length of time allocated to each objective. These factors may be adapted by lecturers to suit individual group of trainees depending on their skill, experience, ability and familiarity with the fast rescue boat systems.

Annexure III

FAST RESCUE BOAT (FRB) TRAINING COURSE - Detailed teaching syllabus

• Methods of starting and operating FRB and accessories
• Coming alongside and maneuvering away from jetty
• Maneuvering alongside a casualty
• MOB Rescue and Casualty transfer to vessel
• Night maneuvering exercises
• Execution of search patterns and steering by compass

Table of Specificationsfor conduct of Fast Rescue Boat Training Course:

Distribution of weightage for various topics should be as follows:

K: Knowledge; U: Understanding; A: Application; I: Integration

Annexure IV

SpecimenCERTIFICATE

(Name and Address of Institute)

Certificate No. ______

This is to certify that ______

Date of Birth ______

Holder of C.D.C No______Passport No. ______

INDOS No.______has attended and successfully completed

FAST RESCUE BOAT TRAINING COURSE

From:______To: ______

This course is approved by Directorate General of Shipping and meets the requirements as laid down by STCW 1995 Section A – VI / 2 Table A – VI / 2-2.

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Official Seal

Signature of HolderIssued at ______on______

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Course-In-ChargePrincipal

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