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Key Facts: STCW Fast Rescue Boat Exam

20 knots

Minimum FRB speed in calm water with a crew of three under the LSA Code

IMO LSA Code

A-VI/2-2

STCW Code table that sets the competence standard for fast rescue boats

STCW Code

~23 hours

Approximate course duration under IMO Model Course 1.24, over 2-4 days

IMO Model Course 1.24

5 years

Validity of the certificate before refresher revalidation is required

STCW Convention

18 years

Minimum age to be issued the fast rescue boat proficiency certificate

STCW Convention

90 degrees

Turn angle used in the IAMSAR expanding square search from the datum

IAMSAR Manual

PSCRB

Prerequisite certificate required before fast rescue boat training

STCW Table A-VI/2-1

STCW Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats (A-VI/2-2) is taken by seafarers who must operate fast rescue boats on vessels such as ro-ro passenger ferries. Candidates need a valid PSCRB certificate and must be at least 18. The course follows IMO Model Course 1.24 and runs about 23 hours over 2-4 days, ending in a written knowledge test (commonly multiple choice) and a practical assessment. Content under Table A-VI/2-2 covers FRB construction, self-righting and equipment; launching and recovery appliances and making a lee; handling in head, following, beam and breaking seas while avoiding broaching; engine operation, troubleshooting and maintenance; IAMSAR search patterns with datum and drift; and recovery of casualties including hypothermia care, helicopter coordination and righting a capsized boat. The certificate is valid for five years and is revalidated by approved refresher training.

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1Under STCW Regulation VI/2, paragraph 2, the proficiency in fast rescue boats endorsement is governed by which table of the STCW Code?
A.Table A-VI/1-1
B.Table A-VI/2-2
C.Table A-VI/2-1
D.Table A-VI/3
Explanation: Competence for fast rescue boats is set out in Table A-VI/2-2 of the STCW Code; Table A-VI/2-1 covers survival craft and (non-fast) rescue boats.
2What is the minimum age requirement that candidates must normally satisfy to be issued a certificate of proficiency in fast rescue boats?
A.16 years
B.18 years
C.17 years
D.21 years
Explanation: Candidates must be at least 18 years old, consistent with the seafarer minimum age and the demanding physical nature of fast rescue boat operations.
3Which certificate is normally a prerequisite before a seafarer can attend the proficiency in fast rescue boats course?
A.Medical First Aid
B.Advanced Fire Fighting
C.Ship Security Officer
D.Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSCRB)
Explanation: The PSCRB certificate (Table A-VI/2-1) is the recognised prerequisite, because fast rescue boat training builds on the survival-craft and rescue-boat competences.
4By definition under the SOLAS/LSA Code, what speed must a fast rescue boat be able to maintain in calm water with a suitably qualified crew of three?
A.At least 20 knots for at least 4 hours
B.At least 8 knots for at least 4 hours
C.At least 6 knots for at least 2 hours
D.At least 30 knots for at least 2 hours
Explanation: Under the LSA Code a fast rescue boat must be capable of maintaining a speed of at least 20 knots in calm water with a suitably qualified crew of three, and at least 8 knots with its full complement and equipment, for a period of at least 4 hours.
5On which type of vessel is a fast rescue boat most commonly required to be carried as a dedicated lifesaving appliance?
A.Bulk carriers only
B.Inland barges
C.Ro-ro passenger ships (ro-pax ferries)
D.Fishing vessels under 12 m
Explanation: Ro-ro passenger ships are required by SOLAS to carry fast rescue boats so that a large number of persons in the water can be recovered quickly after an incident.
6A fast rescue boat is fitted with a rigid hull and an inflated collar (sponson) around the gunwale. What is the primary purpose of the inflated collar?
A.To store fuel for extended range
B.To provide reserve buoyancy and fendering while keeping a planing hull
C.To act as a sea anchor in heavy weather
D.To carry the boat's pyrotechnic signals
Explanation: The inflated collar of a rigid-hulled inflatable provides reserve buoyancy and acts as a fender during alongside recovery, while the rigid hull allows the boat to plane at high speed.
7A self-righting fast rescue boat is one that, after a capsize, will automatically return to the upright position. Which feature most directly provides this capability?
A.A heavy keel ballast tank only
B.An inflatable righting bag or buoyant superstructure that creates an off-centre buoyancy moment
C.Twin outboard engines mounted high
D.Extra fuel stored low in the bilge
Explanation: Self-righting is achieved by buoyancy positioned high and off-centre (a righting bag, buoyant canopy or air chamber) so that when inverted the boat is unstable and rolls back upright.
8Which of the following propulsion arrangements is favoured on many fast rescue boats specifically because it removes an exposed propeller and reduces injury risk to persons in the water?
A.Single fixed-pitch inboard propeller
B.Waterjet propulsion
C.Sterndrive with surface propeller
D.Sailing rig with auxiliary oars
Explanation: Waterjet propulsion has no exposed rotating propeller, so it greatly reduces the risk of injuring a casualty in the water during a close approach and recovery.
9Why are many fast rescue boats fitted with an outboard or inboard engine equipped with a manual recoil starting capability in addition to electric starting?
A.To increase top speed
B.To comply with noise regulations
C.To provide a means of starting the engine if the battery fails
D.To reduce fuel consumption
Explanation: A manual recoil start gives a reliable back-up means of starting the engine if the battery is flat or the electric starter fails, which is essential for a craft that must launch in an emergency.
10What is the purpose of a kill cord (engine cut-off lanyard) attached to the helmsman of a fast rescue boat?
A.It locks the steering amidships
B.It stops the engine immediately if the helmsman is thrown from the helm position
C.It increases engine idle speed
D.It charges the starting battery
Explanation: The kill cord clips to the helmsman so that, if they are ejected or fall, the lanyard pulls out and instantly stops the engine, preventing a runaway boat and propeller injuries.

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