
Post-Sea Program
Refresher – Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (R PSCRB + R PST Combined Course)
Combined 1-day DG Shipping-approved refresher course for renewing PSCRB and PST certifications, emphasizing practical survival and rescue boat operations.
Duration
1 day
Approval
Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India
Quick Facts
- Fee
- The Refresher – Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (R PSCRB + R PST Combined Course) fee at Eurotech Maritime Academy, Kochi is ₹9,200, including study materials.
- Duration
- 1 day
- Eligibility
- Medically fit as per DG Shipping standards; should hold PSCRB certificate issued within last 5 yrs from a DGS approved MTI.
- Approval
- Approved by the Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India (DGS course ID 6212).
Refresher – Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (R PSCRB + R PST Combined Course) fees
Course fee
₹9,200
For the whole course of 1 day, 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
This combined refresher is for seafarers who already hold a Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats certificate issued within the last five years and need to renew it, along with the related Personal Survival Techniques proficiency. It is a renewal course for serving seafarers, not a first-time qualification, and candidates must be medically fit as per DG Shipping standards.
After the course
Completing this one-day course renews the seafarer's PSCRB and PST certification for a further five years, keeping them eligible to serve in survival craft and rescue boat duties onboard. The same refresher is taken again ahead of each five-year expiry.
Important Notice
Bring CDC, passport, and certificates on the first day.
Course Details
Course Overview
This refresher course is structured for seafarers needing renewal of their PSCRB and PST certifications. It reinforces essential maritime survival skills, including the safe handling of survival craft and rescue boats, and personal survival techniques, in accordance with STCW 2010 and DG Shipping requirements. The program includes hands-on training and theoretical updates to ensure compliance and confidence during emergency sea conditions.
Curriculum Overview
Theory and practical-based curriculum covering key survival and rescue boat operations
DGS Course ID
6212
Exit Exam
Not Applicable
E-Learning
Applicable
E-Learning Hours
12
Pass Mark
60%
Course Validity
5 years
Key Program Features
- One-day combined course for both PSCRB and PST renewal
- Real-time survival craft launching and handling exercises
- Updated personal survival techniques
- DG Shipping and STCW 2010 compliance
- Practical and instructor-led classroom sessions
Learning Outcomes
- Refreshed competency in handling lifeboats and rescue boats
- Improved readiness for emergency abandonment procedures
- Compliance with mandatory revalidation norms
- Proficiency in survival techniques and use of life-saving appliances
Required Documents
- Certificate of Medical Fitness
- INDOS
- Passport
Document Submission
Upload documents during application or via your profile after enrollment.
Reporting Time
9.00 AM
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
Formals (Collarless T-shirt’s, Shorts, Sandals, Bathroom slippers are not permitted)
- Module 1: Handling of survival craft and rescue boats
- Module 2: Abandonment techniques and water survival
- Module 3: Use of life jackets and immersion suits
- Module 4: Emergency scenarios and contingency response
- Module 5: Practical drills for launching/recovery of boats
Mandatory Requirements
- Medically fit as per DG Shipping standards
- Should hold PSCRB certificate issued within last 5 yrs from a DGS approved MTI
DETAILS & SCHEDULE
Euro Tech Maritime Academy
Kakkattikara, Panchayath Road, Kizhakkambalam, Ernakulam, Kochi, Kerala 683562
Stay & Lodging
Fee Structure
- Course Fee₹9,200.00
- Study MaterialsIncluded
- Total₹9,200.00
Course Packages
Save on your maritime education with our comprehensive packages
REF AFF + REF PSCRB Package
A refresher package including Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF) and Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSCRB), designed for seafarers to update and reinforce critical firefighting and survival skills as per STCW regulations.
REF AFF + REF PSCRB + REF MCC Package
A comprehensive refresher package covering Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF), Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSCRB), and Medical Care Course (MCC), aimed at ensuring seafarers maintain proficiency in firefighting, survival operations, and medical care in compliance with STCW standards.
REF AFF + REF PSCRB + REF MFA Package
A refresher training package comprising Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF), Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSCRB), and Medical First Aid (MFA), aimed at updating critical emergency response, survival, and first aid skills for seafarers as per STCW standards.
REF AFF + REF PSCRB + REF MFA + REO Package
A comprehensive refresher package that includes Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF), Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSCRB), Medical First Aid (MFA), and Rescue Boat Endorsement (REO), aimed at reinforcing critical emergency response, survival techniques, first aid skills, and rescue operations as per STCW guidelines.
REF AFF + REF PSCRB + REF MCC + RDO Package
A comprehensive refresher package consisting of Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF), Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSCRB), Medical Care Course (MCC), and Radar Observer (RDO), designed to update seafarers on essential emergency response, survival operations, medical care, and radar navigation skills in line with STCW standards.
Questions
Questions about Refresher – Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats
The fee, duration, eligibility and approval stated here are the same figures shown above; ask the admissions team about anything the page does not cover.
The Refresher – Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (R PSCRB + R PST Combined Course) fee at Eurotech Maritime Academy, Kochi is ₹9,200, including study materials.
Refresher – Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (R PSCRB + R PST Combined Course) runs for 1 day at the Kochi campus; batch dates are listed on this page.
Medically fit as per DG Shipping standards; should hold PSCRB certificate issued within last 5 yrs from a DGS approved MTI.
Approved by the Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India (DGS course ID 6212).
At Eurotech Maritime Academy's campus in Kizhakkambalam, Ernakulam district, Kochi, Kerala. Candidates from other cities and from abroad train here; the course is not offered at any other centre.
Choose a batch date on this page and book online; the fee is paid at booking. Sign in with your mobile number or email, or register first if you are new to Eurotech.

