Australian Maritime College (AMC Search)
3 days
Master fast rescue boat operations with this STCW-approved course combining theory and practical training. Ideal for maritime deck officers and ratings seeking to safely operate rescue craft and manage emergency casualties at sea.
Participants must hold one of the following: STCW Certificate of Competency for International Waters (Masters and Deck Officers), AMSA-issued Certificates of Proficiency as Rating, or STCW Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft. Evidence of qualification must be provided upon enrolment. Basic maritime experience and familiarity with vessel operations is assumed.
The course covers fast rescue boat operation theory including vessel handling, equipment operation, and safety procedures. Practical training includes hands-on operation of fast rescue boats, casualty handling techniques, emergency response procedures, and rescue operations. Participants learn STCW Regulation VI/2 compliance requirements and Code Section A-VI/2 standards. Training encompasses vessel manoeuvring, equipment familiarisation, casualty assessment, and rescue techniques specific to fast rescue craft operations.
AMC Search is delivered by the Australian Maritime College, a leading maritime training institution with extensive experience in STCW-approved courses. The college operates a dedicated training facility at Beauty Point with modern fast rescue boat equipment and experienced instructors. All courses are AMSA-approved and recognised internationally by major maritime authorities including Panama, Liberia, Marshall Islands, and Hong Kong, ensuring credentials are accepted globally.
Completion of this course enables maritime professionals to work in fast rescue boat operations aboard commercial vessels, offshore installations, and maritime rescue services. Career opportunities include positions as deck officers, rescue craft operators, and emergency response personnel on cargo ships, tankers, passenger vessels, and offshore support vessels. The qualification is essential for seafarers seeking advancement in maritime careers requiring rescue craft competency.