I took a course some years ago for STCW Regulation VI/2-2 proficiency in fast rescue boats and submitted to the Coast Guard. Today I noticed that I do not have “VI/2-2” listed in my on STCW alphabet soup page but the text “proficiency in fast rescue boats” appears on the page below listed under the…

[image] Bloodyshitcakes: That could be. I guess I am to show any potential employer or PSC officer my class certificate? Your MMC says, right on it, “Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats”, why should that not be good enough?

[image] Capt_Phoenix: Your MMC says, right on it, “Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats”, why should that not be good enough? Maybe it is but I think I’ll carry the certificate just in case. It seems that the Roman numerals are the standard in the STCW world. If you don’t have the Roman numerals…

[image] Bloodyshitcakes: Maybe it is but I think I’ll carry the certificate just in case. That’s probably a good idea anyway, just in case they want to verify dates.

[image] Bloodyshitcakes: That could be. I guess I am to show any potential employer or PSC officer my class certificate? Yes looks like you have it in hand with it being printed on the MMD and Cert to back it up. Maybe next time you renewthey can add the Roman numeral stuff if you point it ou…

[image] KPChief: Just curious, where is McDermott operating this vessel? Not sure. The posting is from Houston and they are asking for USCG documents so I can only guess somewhere in the GOM.

A refreasher or revalidation course for STCW Fast Rescue Boat? The MCA requires it, but I haven’t heard about USCG requiring it. I haven’t heard about other flags.

See 46 CFR 12.617(b) [Screenshot_20180215-191151~01]

[image] Bloodyshitcakes: I took a course some years ago for STCW Regulation VI/2-2 proficiency in fast rescue boats and submitted to the Coast Guard. Today I noticed that I do not have “VI/2-2” listed in my on STCW alphabet soup page but the text “proficiency in fast rescue boats” appears on th…

[image] tugsailor: A refresher or revalidation course for STCW Fast Rescue Boat? The MCA requires it, but I haven’t heard about USCG requiring it. I haven’t heard about other flags. There is a renewal requirement, but as for courses,there are no revalidation courses, just refresher courses. …

The requirement in bold below is egregious. MSC and drillships might have a helicopter on hand but there aren’t many others who do. ( i ) Taking charge of a fast rescue boat during and after launch, including — ( C ) Using communication and signaling equipment between the fast rescue boat and a…

STCW Regulation VI/2-2 proficiency in fast rescue boats?

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Heiwa February 27, 2018, 7:34am 35

According IMO FRBs are not Means of Rescue and you don’t have to practice with them at sea.
http://heiwaco.com/fastrescueboats.htm

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