{"id":82,"date":"2022-08-17T13:39:40","date_gmt":"2022-08-17T13:39:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/?page_id=82"},"modified":"2026-01-05T14:54:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T14:54:05","slug":"fast-rescue-boat","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/courses\/fast-rescue-boat\/","title":{"rendered":"Fast Rescue Boat"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>FAST RESCUE BOAT\u00a0 \u00a0|\u00a0 \u00a0$995.00<\/h1>\n<h2>(MEMACE-193)<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>2026 Dates<\/b><\/p>\n<p>PPlease contact our office for upcoming dates or additional information.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"162\" \/>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"84\">Course Duration<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"157\">3 days | Castine campus<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"162\" \/>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"186\">Course Description<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"634\">Take command in critical moments. This course prepares you to launch, operate, and lead fast rescue boat missions in challenging weather and sea conditions. You&#8217;ll master engine operations, locate and communicate with ships and helicopters, and execute precise search patterns to maximize rescue success.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"639\" \/>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"81\">Student Information<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"101\"><strong data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"101\">What to Bring:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"230\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"178\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"178\">Layers of clothing (weather can change throughout the day, even in summer)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"200\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"200\">An extra pair of shoes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"212\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"212\">Rain gear<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"218\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"218\">Hat<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"230\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"230\">Sunscreen<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"270\"><strong data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"270\">Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"454\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"311\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"311\">MMA will provide PFDs to all students.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"405\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"405\">Each student will be issued a PFD at the start of the course and must return it at the end.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"454\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"454\">Students may bring their own PFD if preferred.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"162\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"84\"><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"84\">Participants<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"157\">Maximum 6 | Minimum 2<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"162\" \/>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"658\">USCG Approval<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"751\">Applicants who complete our Fast Rescue Boat course will satisfy the following:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"1138\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"837\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"837\">Training requirements of <strong data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"803\">46 CFR 12.617(a)(3)<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"836\">STCW Code Section A-VI\/2<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"1003\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"1003\">Competency demonstration requirements of <strong data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"904\">46 CFR 12.617(a)(4)<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"937\">STCW Code Table A-VI\/2-2<\/strong> for an STCW endorsement for <strong data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1002\">Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1138\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1138\">Performance of the equivalent of all tasks outlined in <strong data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1075\">NVIC 05-14<\/strong>: \u201cAssessment Guidelines for Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1544 aligncenter\" src=\"\/continuing-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2019\/05\/best-300x211.jpg\" alt=\"Fast Rescue Boat\" width=\"385\" height=\"271\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>*Merchant Mariner license holders must contact the US Coast Guard directly\u00a0for particulars concerning their licenses upgrade or re-certification questions:\u00a0Call the National Maritime Center at 1-888-427-5662 or visit online at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.uscg.mil\/stcw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Merchant Mariner Licensing and Documentation<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FAST RESCUE BOAT\u00a0 \u00a0|\u00a0 \u00a0$995.00 (MEMACE-193) &nbsp; &nbsp; 2026 Dates PPlease contact our office for upcoming dates or additional information. &nbsp; Course Duration 3 days | Castine campus Course Description Take command in critical moments. 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