The purpose of this course is to train personnel in the proper actions involved in taking command of, launching, and handling of a survival craft during an emergency evacuation/abandonment from a vessel, Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit (MODU), or offshore facility.

Any applicant who has successfully completed the 32-hour Proficiency in Survival Craft course will satisfy:

The Survival Craft training requirements of Section A-VI/2 and Table A-VI/2-1 of the STCW Code; AND the training requirements of 46 CFR 12.10-3 (a) (6) for any endorsements as Lifeboatman, provided that sea service requirements are also met.
If presented within one year of the completion of training, the written and practical examination requirements of 46 CFR 12.10-5 for a Lifeboatman endorsement and the written Survival Craft examination requirements for service on vessels not equipped with lifeboats.
Upon completion, the certificate is valid for five years.

Course Outline
Day 1

Classroom
Requirements for PSC certification
Drills and Crew Training
TEMPSC characteristics
Types of launching equipment for TEMPSC
Winches
Release mechanisms
Pre-launch inspection
Launching
Motoring away to a safe area
Practical Exercise
Operate winches
Point out pre-launch inspection for single and double fall TEMPSC
Launch and recover single and double fall TEMPSC
Operate single and double fall TEMPSC
Day 2

Classroom
Loss of propulsion
Freefall systems
Single fall systems
Double fall systems
Oars and oar commands
Action after abandonment
Practical Exercise
Assessments on TEMPSC
Pre-launch inspection
Starting engine
Launching and motor away
Deploying sea anchor
Recovery
Rowing TEMPSC
Day 3

Classroom
Rescue
Rescue boat
Practical Exercise
Launch and recover rescue boat
Assessment of launching and recovery of rescue boat
Pacing
Towing
Person overboard drill
Day 4

Classroom
Survival First Aid
Location aids
Written exam
Course is held 2 - 3 times monthly. Call for dates (337) 262-5929

Cost: $1000