Updating Fast Rescue Boat (UFRB)
Keep your maritime certificates current. Required every 5 years to stay legal.
1/2 Day
20 AUG 2026
Certification
MCA
Who issues your official qualification
Recognition
Worldwide
Where your certificate is accepted. Check with your flag state for specific approvals.
STCW Compliance
A-VI/3 Refresher, A-VI/4-1 Refresher,, A-VI/2-1 Refresher
Legal codes this course fulfills under maritime law
Suitable For
Certified crew needing renewal
Who the course is designed for
Experience Level
Sea service required
Minimum experience needed to join
Duration
3 Days
Training days only, breaks are not included
Certificate Validity
5 Years
How long your certificate stays valid
Why This
Course Matters
This refresher package keeps your officer-level STCW certifications valid under the 2010 Manila Amendments. It’s required every five years to maintain legal eligibility for watchkeeping, fire team leadership, and survival craft duties on commercial vessels over 500GT.
What You’ll
Learn
Advanced Firefighting Refresher
Update your ability to lead fire teams, use SCBA gear, and manage shipboard fire emergencies.
Survival Craft & Rescue Boat Drills
Refresh your practical knowledge of launching, handling, and maintaining life-saving craft.
Fire Prevention & Hazard Awareness
Review best practices for onboard fire risk reduction, response planning, and teamwork.
Emergency Survival Techniques
Revisit life raft deployment, water survival skills, and search and rescue coordination.
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100
What’s Included
Professional-grade firefighting and medical equipment
Comprehensive course materials
Daily hot lunch
Coffee station and snacks
Free rescheduling up to 7 days before course start
Shower and towels
PREREQUSITES
Minimum age
18 years old
VALID BASIC STCW CERTIFICATES
Valid certificates in:
• Personal Survival Techniques (A-VI/1-1)
• Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (A-VI/1-2)
• Issued by an IMO White List country
If expired: 6 months of sea service in the past 5 years is required. Otherwise, the full or extended course must be taken.
VALID ADVANCED FIRE FIGHTING (A-VI/3)
Certificate must be from an IMO White List country.
If expired: 6 months of sea service in the last 5 years required or full course must be retaken.
VALID PSCRB (A-VI/2-1)
Certificate must be from an IMO White List country.
If expired: 6 months of sea service in the last 5 years required or full course must be retaken.
Meet Your
Instructors
Frequently
Asked Questions
Which courses are included in the Officer Refresher Package?
The Officer Refresher Package includes the required STCW updating courses for officer revalidation, specifically:
PST (Personal Survival Techniques), FPFF (Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting), Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF), and PSCRB (Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats).
An FRB (Fast Rescue Boat) refresher can be added at checkout if required by your vessel, flag state, or employer.
Is the Officer Refresher Package MCA-compliant?
Yes. All refresher courses within the package comply with MCA standards and STCW 2010 Manila Amendments, ensuring continued international recognition.
What if one of my certificates has been expired for a long time?
If a certificate has been expired beyond standard limits or you lack recent sea service, additional training may be required. Admissions will confirm whether standard updating is sufficient or if extended options apply.
How important is English for Officer Refreshers?
English is essential — both written and spoken. You must complete written exams in English and communicate clearly during practical and scenario-based assessments.
Does this package renew my Certificate of Competency?
No. The Officer Refresher Package supports training revalidation only. Final CoC revalidation is processed through the MCA and depends on sea service and application approval.
How do I confirm eligibility before booking?
You should submit copies of your current certificates and sea service records to Admissions while booking the course. This ensures the correct refresher pathway and avoids unnecessary courses.