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- The American Merchant Marine Veterans 26th Annual Convention at MITAGS June 4 - 7, 2012
- ATTENTION: MITAGS Shuttle Service Pick Up Zones at BWI Airport & Local Transportation Options
- MITAGS ECDIS training meets 2010 STCW Amendments
- Mariner Update - Able Seafarer to Mate
- 2012 Chief Mate - Master Schedule Now Available
- New Dates for Management, Communication & Leadership Course
- Post 9/11 GI Bill Benefit for CMM and AB to MATE Programs
Fast Rescue Boat - PMI (FRB - PMI )
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Course Description
This course is required for persons assigned to operated Fast Rescue Boats. It covers the mandatory minimum requirements, and certain other requirements requisite to the successful performance of the minimum requirements, for the issue of certificates of proficiency in FRBs specified in STCW regulation VI/2-2.
What You Will Learn
- Start Up and Shut Down of the FRB
- Basic High and Low Speed Operations
- Prevailing Sea and Weather Conditions
- Mechanical Systems and Trouble Shooting
- Heavy Weather Operations
- Open Water Rescue
- Swimming in Special Equipment
- Sponson and Valve Repair
- Running Alongside Another Vessel Underway
- Riding a Sea Painter
- Helicopter Hoists
- Stern and Side Towing
