PSC Lifeboatman Refresher

Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats

This 2-day USCG & STCW approved course is for mariners who have previously taken a Proficiency in Survival Craft course and cannot document 360 days of sea time in the last 5 years.

Training objectives:
-Steer and give appropriate oar commands.
-Preparation and safe launch and recovery of survival craft.
-Correct use of personal safety equipment.
-Correct use of all locating devices; including communication, signaling devices, and pyrotechnics.
-Management of survivors and survival craft after abandoning ship.

A comprehensive practical training assessment involving all aspects of launching, operating, and recovery of lifeboats is conducted using our on-site roller track gravity davit. Successful participation in and completion of all aspects of the practical training, assessment, and written exam is required to pass the course.

$550.00 - click to sign up now

The Scuttlebutt

Any applicant who has successfully completed your Proficiency in Survival Craft (COMPAS-372) course will satisfy the requirements of:

⦁ The Lifeboatman training, practical demonstration and written examination requirements of 46 CFR 12.407(b)(3) for endorsements for Lifeboatman; and

⦁ The Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Other Than Fast Rescue Boats (PSC) training and standards of competence requirements of 46 CFR 12.613(b)(3); Section A-VI/2-1 and Table A-VI/2-1 of the STCW code and has met the desired standard of competence from the National Assessments Guidelines from NVIC 04-14. The sea service requirements for Lifeboatman must be met and are not part of this approval. Applicants are not required to present completed record of assessment sheets when applying for the STCW or Lifeboatman endorsement.

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Our Mission

Compass Courses’ passion is to provide current and future seafarers with the knowledge, understanding, and proficiencies they need to be successful and safe through quality training on a reliable schedule.