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

MPT is the most complete full service private maritime school in the country and has been training mariners since 1983. Our Fort Lauderdale based campuses host over 45,000 square feet of classrooms, deck and engineering training labs, the Ship's Store, and student service facilities.

Preparing for Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSCRB)...

Course Description

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.



Prerequisites

Provide a course completion certificate from a PSCRB course; OR

Provide proof of previously holding a Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (Other Than Fast Rescue Boats) endorsement

2 day class in Fort Lauderdale

  1. Class 25060
    26 Jun 2025 to 27 Jun 2025
  2. Class 25729
    24 Jul 2025 to 25 Jul 2025
  3. Class 25730
    28 Aug 2025 to 29 Aug 2025
  4. Class 25731
    18 Sep 2025 to 19 Sep 2025
  5. Class 25212
    02 Oct 2025 to 03 Oct 2025
  6. Class 25724
    30 Oct 2025 to 31 Oct 2025
  7. Class 25732
    24 Nov 2025 to 25 Nov 2025
  8. Class 25733
    11 Dec 2025 to 12 Dec 2025
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Required Materials

Passport (ID), Paper, Pen, Highlighter,Bathing suit/Shorts,hat,towel and sunscreen.Candidates taking this course are required to bring the following clothing for the practical lifeboat launching assessments: Long Pants and Sturdy Closed Toed Shoes or equivalent. MPT will provide the use of a work vest, hard hat, gloves and eye protection or you can bring your own.

 

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Testimonials

Outstanding!
William, Friday February 2024
Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSCRB) - Refresher
Fabulous experience every time. Excellent flow from registration, checking in, class room time. Support all the way through the process.
John, Saturday November 2021
Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSCRB) - Refresher
As usual, great experience!!
Christopher, Tuesday August 2020
Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSCRB) - Refresher
No need for improvement! Phenomenal in every aspect.
Aleksandr, Friday February 2020
Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSCRB) - Refresher