COXSWAIN FAST RESCUE CRAFT & COXSWAIN FREE-FALL LIFEBOAT NOGEPA 2.3B/2.7B F

Intended for

Persons designated as coxswain of a Fast Rescue Craft and a Free Fall Lifeboat

Objectives

Training of delegates in the preparation, launching and handling of fast rescue boats and survival craft in use at a mining installation.

Course content

• Basic concepts of good seamanship determine a course and steer by compass, operate the equipment on board the Fast Rescue Craft (FRC).
• Check the state of maintenance and readiness of the FRC and free-fall lifeboat.
• Preparing the survival craft for launching, boarding of passengers and ensuring the safety of passengers.
• Launching and recovery of the free-fall life boat.
• The execution of all procedures associated with launching, recovery and Man Overboard rescue operations.
• Search pattern with navigational aids e.g. compass, PLB, homing device, GPS equipment and recovery and transport of a victim from the water
• Take command in all situations that arise concerning the rescue of persons who have fallen overboard.
• Participating in a capsize drill . (Note: only needed during the basic training).