To renew a PSC endorsement, mariners must provide evidence of maintaining the standard of competence as set out in Table A-VI/2-1 of the STCW Code every 5 years. As specified in 46 CFR 12.613(b)(4) and Table A-VI/2-1 of the STCW 2010, mariners who cannot meet the requirement for 1 year of sea service within the last 5 years will be required to complete an approved PSC course or approved PSC refresher training that includes assessment of all competencies for PSC.

This two-day course will provide a means for a mariner to refresh their Proficiency in Survival Craft Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Other Than Fast Rescue Boats endorsement. Upon completion, the certificate is valid for five years.

Course Outline
Day 1

Classroom
PSC Refresher Requirements
Marine Safety Drills & Response Organization
Types of lifeboat launching equipment
Pre-Launch checks
Loading & Closing Down
Launching , Release and Motor Away
Special situations
Oar commands
Practical exercise
Performance assessment in launch and recovery of TEMPSC
Performance assessment oars command and operation
Deploy sea anchor and towing
Day 2

Classroom
Rescue Boat Characteristics
Rescue Boat Rule’s, Facts and PPE
Rescue Boat Launching and Recovery
Search &Recovery
Marine Liferaft
Emergency First Aid
Location Aids
Practical exercise
Performance assessment in rescue boat
Written test
Course is held 2 -3 times monthly. Call for dates (337)262-5929

Tuition: $800
1.6 CEUs