The programme is developed in accordance to the requirements of Section A-VI/2 para.5-8,Table A-VI/2-2 of STCW'95, as amended, IMO Model course 1.24

The course  provides the training for seafarers  to launch and take charge of a fast rescue boat and comprises the mandatory minimum requirements for training and issuing a certificate in accordance with the Section A-VI/2 para.5-8,Table A-VI/2-2 of STCW 78,as amended, IMO Model course 1.24  and Directive 2008/106/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.
This course aims to train the seafarers  for establishment, preparation and maintenance of the competency , complying with the standards ,regulations and recommendations laid out  inSTCW 78,as amended Chapter VI, Section A-VI/2, Table A-VI/2-2, IMO Model course 1.24   and Directive 2008/106/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, regarding:
-       handling a fast rescue boat ,
-       launching and recovering of the fast rescue boat in adverse weather and sea conditions,
-       operate the fast rescue boat engine
-       Use of all locating devices, including communication and signaling equipment between the rescue boat and a helicopter and the ship
-       how to carry out search patterns
Entry standards -For admission to the course seafarer must be medically fit and to hold a certificate Basic Safety Training and Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats, other than Fast Rescue Boats in accordance with Regulation VI/2, Paragraph 1 of STCW 78,as amended.
Certificate -After successful course completion BMA  issues a certificate 'Proficiency in fast rescue boats”  in  accordance with the Regulation VІ/2, paragraph 2 of STCW 78 (as amended) certifying that the holder has met the standards of competence, specified in Table A-VI/2-2 of STCW . The certificate is valid for 5 years.
The course is provided in English on customer request.