Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSCRB) - Refresher
Course 196

This course is intended to meet the requirements of the United States Coast Guard Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (Other Than Fast Rescue Boats) as detailed in 46 CFR 12.613(b)(3). This 16.5 hour re-validation course, in a 2-day format, is designed to meet the requirements of STCW Section A-VI/2, paragraph 5, Code Table A-VI/2-1 for an endorsement for Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Other Than Fast Rescue Boats (PSCRB). It generally follows IMO Model Course 1.23. Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue.

Any applicant who has successfully completed your Proficiency in Survival Craft Refresher (MARTPT-749) course will satisfy:

• The Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Other Than Fast Rescue Boats (PSC) continued standards of competence required by 46 CFR 12.613(b)(4) and the Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Other Than Fast Rescue Boats-Limited (PSC-Limited) standards of competence required by 46 CFR 12.615(b)(4) for mariners who have previously held a PSC/PSC-Limited endorsement under STCW Code Section A-VI/2 but cannot meet the requirement for 1 year of sea service in last 5 years; STCW Code Section A-VI/2 and Table A-VI/2-1, as amended 2010, meeting the National Assessment Guidelines from NVIC 04-14(Ch-2); AND
• The practical demonstration requirements of 46 CFR 12.407(b)(3) for endorsement as Lifeboatman, PROVIDED this training was completed within one year of the date of application.

Applicants who have successfully completed your course need not present completed “Task Control Sheets” for these assessments in application for STCW certification.

The sea service requirements of 46 CFR 12.407(b)(2) and the written examination requirements of 46 CFR 12.407(b)(3) for endorsement as Lifeboatman must be met and are not part of this approval.