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Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (PSCRB)

A 5-day DG Shipping-approved STCW course for seafarers responsible for launching, operating, and managing survival craft and rescue boats in emergency situations.

Duration

Duration

5 days

Affiliation

Affiliation

Indian Maritime University (IMU)

Approval

Approval

Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India

Quick Facts

Fee
The Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (PSCRB) fee at Eurotech Maritime Academy, Kochi is ₹12,200, including study materials.
Duration
5 days
Eligibility
Medically fit as per DG Shipping standards. The full eligibility criteria are listed below.
Approval
Approved by the Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India (DGS course ID 6211).

Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (PSCRB) fees

Course fee

₹12,200

For the whole course of 5 days, paid at booking.

The fee is the same for every candidate, from Kerala, the rest of India or abroad, and the course is held at the Kochi campus. Book a batch date on this page to hold a seat; the fee is paid online when you book.

Fees can change; a confirmed booking keeps the fee quoted when it was paid. Cancellations follow the cancellation and refund policy. Compare with every other short course on the STCW and short course fees page.

Who takes this course

PSCRB is for seafarers who are medically fit as per DG Shipping standards and have completed either one year of sea service or six months of sea service plus DG Shipping-approved pre-sea training. It covers launching, operating and managing survival craft and rescue boats, building on the basic Personal Survival Techniques training taken at the start of a seafaring career.

After the course

Completing this five-day course and its exit exam qualifies the seafarer to launch and operate survival craft and rescue boats onboard. The certificate is valid for five years and is renewed through the combined Refresher PSCRB and PST course at the academy.

Important Notice

Bring CDC, passport, and certificates on the first day.

Course Details

Course Overview

The Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (PSCRB) course is designed for seafarers who are assigned duties related to launching and handling survival craft and rescue boats (other than fast rescue boats). It focuses on practical skills in launching lifeboats, managing survival craft operations, using communication and signaling equipment, and performing rescue procedures in emergencies. The course meets the requirements of STCW Regulation VI/2-1.

Curriculum Overview

Practical and theory-based training in survival craft operations and leadership during abandon-ship scenarios

  • DGS Course ID

    6211

  • Exit Exam

    Applicable

  • E-Learning

    Applicable

  • E-Learning Hours

    12

  • Pass Mark

    60%

  • Course Validity

    5 years

Program Features IconKey Program Features

  • Hands-on training in lifeboat launching and recovery
  • Operation of rescue boats and emergency handling
  • Use of survival equipment, signaling, and communication tools
  • Realistic simulations and onboard scenario drills

Learning Outcomes IconLearning Outcomes

  • Competence in launching and handling survival craft and rescue boats
  • Ability to lead survival operations during emergencies
  • Familiarity with rescue procedures and signaling methods
  • Proficiency in survival techniques and onboard coordination

Required Documents IconRequired Documents

  • Certificate of Medical Fitness
  • CDC (Continuous Discharge Certificate)
  • INDOS
  • Passport
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Document Submission

Upload documents during application or via your student profile after enrollment.

  • Reporting Time

    Reporting Time

    8.45 AM

  • Batch Strength Policy

    Batch Strength Policy

    As per D G Shipping Training Circular No 4 of 2018 MTI’s are directed not to conduct any batch, if the batch strength is less than 25% of the approved intake capacity granted by the Directorate.

  • Dress Code

    Dress Code

    Formals (Collarless T-shirt’s, Shorts, Sandals, Bathroom slippers are not permitted)

Fee IconFee Structure

  • Course Fee₹12,200.00
  • Study MaterialsIncluded
  • Total₹12,200.00

Course Packages

Save on your maritime education with our comprehensive packages

AFF + PSCRB + MFA Package

This comprehensive package includes Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF), Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSCRB), and Medical First Aid (MFA) courses designed to equip seafarers with essential safety, rescue, and emergency medical skills to effectively respond to maritime emergencies.

Package Price₹23,500.00
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AFF + PSCRB Package

A specialized training package combining Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF) and Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSCRB), equipping seafarers with critical firefighting techniques and survival craft operation skills as per STCW regulations.

Package Price₹18,500.00
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AFF + PSCRB + MFA + ERSOP + HVOP Package

A comprehensive training package that includes Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF), Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSCRB), Medical First Aid (MFA), Engine Room Safety Operations (ERSOP), and High Voltage Operations (HVOP). This course equips seafarers with critical skills in firefighting, survival techniques, emergency medical aid, engine room safety protocols, and high-voltage system operations as per STCW standards.

Package Price₹35,500.00
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