Sea School’s USCG approved Proficiency in Survival Craft (Lifeboatman) course was developed to fulfill the requirements of the STCW Code. The course provides classroom and hands-on training in the use of lifeboats, life rafts and survival gear. Successful completion of this course meets STCW requirements for students applying for a Merchant Mariner Document endorsement as PSC.

The purpose of this course is to provide training for mariners to launch and take charge of a survival craft or a rescue boat in emergency situations.
Subjects covered in this course:
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<li>Safety</li>
<li>Emergency Situations</li>
<li>Survival</li>
<li>Helicopter Rescue</li>
<li>Survival Craft &amp; Rescue Boats</li>
<li>Launching Arrangements</li>
<li>Lifeboat Engine &amp; Accessories</li>
<li>Evacuation</li>
<li>Signaling Equipment &amp; Pyrotechnics</li>
<li>Actions to Be Taken When Aboard a Survival Craft</li>
<li>Drills in Launching &amp; Recovering Boats</li>
<li>Launching &amp; Handling Survival Craft in Rough Weather</li>
<li>Radio Equipment</li>
<li>Drills in Launching Liferafts</li>
</ul>

Course Overview

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<li>180 Days of Sea Service</li>
<li>Physical</li>
<li>Drug Screen</li>
<li>TWIC Card</li>
</ul>

Course Requirements

This is a 4 Day course. Please refer to the online schedule for dates and locations to suit your needs.

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This course is taught at our campus in Bayou La Batre, AL

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Sea School’s USCG approved Proficiency in Survival Craft (Lifeboatman) course was developed to fulfill the requirements of the STCW Code

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