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NOGEPA - 2.3B - Coxswain Fast Rescue Craft (FRC) Herhaling

The NOGEPA 2.3B Refresher course is designed for crew members operating Fast Rescue Crafts (FRC) on offshore installations. The training updates theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for launching, handling, and conducting rescue operations to maintain operational readiness and safety during emergencies.

Course duration: 1 day
Locations: Groningen, Vlissingen
Cost per student: € 774,00 (excl. BTW)

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Nogepa 2.3B Coxswain Fast Rescue Craft Refresher

Introduction
Fast Rescue Crafts play a vital role in offshore emergency response operations. They are deployed for recovering persons overboard, conducting search and rescue missions, and assisting in emergency procedures. The NOGEPA 2.3B refresher course combines classroom instruction with realistic, hands-on exercises that help participants maintain confidence and proficiency in operating rescue craft under challenging offshore conditions.

Objective
The aim of this course is to train participants in the inspection, launching, and operation of Fast Rescue Crafts, as well as the coordination of rescue operations. Upon completion, participants will be able to:

  • Check the readiness and maintenance status of the FRC
  • Safely launch and recover the FRC
  • Locate, recover, and transport persons overboard
  • Lead and coordinate rescue operations
  • Operate navigation and communication equipment effectively
  • Execute search patterns using compass, PLB, direction finder, and GPS

Target group
Personnel designated as crew members of a Fast Rescue Craft (FRC) on offshore oil and gas installations.

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Practical info

Entry requirements
Participants must hold:

  • A valid offshore medical certificate

Course content
The course consists of both theory and practical elements, covering:

  • FRC readiness checks and maintenance
  • Seamanship principles and navigation skills
  • Recovery and care of casualties from the water
  • Launching and recovery procedures for FRCs
  • Leadership and teamwork in rescue operations
  • Use of navigation and communication systems
  • Search and rescue patterns and coordination
    (Note: Capsize training is part of the basic course only)

Practical training
Participants conduct practical exercises under realistic offshore conditions to reinforce teamwork, communication, and emergency response skills.

Practice conditions

  • Maximum of 3 participants per instructor
  • Minimum of 2 instructors per session

Certification
Upon successful completion, participants receive the officially recognized NOGEPA 2.3B Coxswain Fast Rescue Craft Refresher certificate.

Validity
The certificate is valid for two years.

Remarks

  • The basic course may be combined with NOGEPA 2.7 (C or F), extending the total duration to four days.
  • An STCW certificate for survival craft and rescue boats (other than fast rescue boats) issued within the past two years may be accepted upon registration.

Practical information
Duration: 1 day
Course hours: 08:30 – 17:00
Participants: maximum of 3 per instructor
Location: DRTC Vlissingen – Safety Training Center Zeeland

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Day 1 - Refresher & Operational Skills

The refresher course focuses on maintaining and enhancing the skills required to operate a fast rescue craft safely. Participants review safety procedures, communication protocols, and operational FRC checks.
Practical exercises include launching, maneuvering, navigation, and conducting rescue operations such as casualty recovery and life raft towing. The day concludes with realistic emergency scenarios in which participants demonstrate and assess their competence.

What's on the program?

  • Day 1 - Refresher & Operational Skills

Get to know our facilities in Vlissingen

Our training locations are specifically designed to optimize your learning experience. With modern facilities, realistic training environments, and centrally located centers in Vlissingen and Groningen, we offer a professional and comfortable setting where practice and safety come together.

Fast Rescue Boat

Providing fast and effective assistance at sea

Fast Rescue Boat

Practice every step of a real FRB deployment under safe conditions — from launch to rescue.

Lingepoort

Unique floating training vessel at the quay

Lingepoort

A converted inland vessel moored alongside our quay. It serves as a floating training facility offering a wide variety of realistic exercises, all within one integrated location.

Duarry

Hands-on training with inflatable rescue boats

Duarry

An agile inflatable rescue boat for realistic evacuation and rescue exercises.

Fast Rescue Boat

Providing fast and effective assistance at sea

Fast Rescue Boat

During the Fast Rescue Boat (FRB) training, participants learn how to safely locate, approach, and evacuate casualties and colleagues using a high-speed rescue craft. The training combines practical boat handling with rescue techniques under a variety of weather and sea conditions.

What makes this training unique is the combination of speed, maneuverability, and safety. Participants experience what it’s like to operate under pressure with an FRB, where both navigation and teamwork play a crucial role.

Who is it for?

This training is designed for offshore and maritime personnel responsible for carrying out rescue operations at sea — such as crew members on ships and platforms who must be able to launch, operate, and deploy an FRB during emergencies.

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What You’ll Practice

Under the guidance of experienced instructors, you’ll go through every stage of operating a Fast Rescue Boat (FRB). You’ll learn to:

  • Prepare and launch the FRB

  • Steer and maneuver at high speed and in rough sea conditions

  • Search for, locate, and approach casualties or vessels

  • Perform rescue techniques and safely recover survivors on board

  • Work together, communicate, and demonstrate leadership during rescue operations

  • Retrieve and secure the FRB safely after deployment

All exercises are carried out under strict safety protocols, with thorough briefings and debriefings. This approach helps you build confidence in the effective use of the FRB during real emergency situations.

For Your Organization

Would you like to train your team in the use of the Fast Rescue Boat?
Contact us — we offer group sessions and customized training programs tailored to the specific needs of your organization.

Lingepoort

Unique floating training vessel at the quay

Lingepoort

What makes the Lingepoort unique is its versatility and realism. The vessel features several classrooms, a pool with a life raft, a boarding area, a HUET installation, and an inflatable boat. Our lifeboat, Fast Rescue Boat (FRB), and other rescue craft are also stationed here, allowing multiple training sessions to be conducted from one central location. In addition, participants can practice capsize drills, train with the CA-EBS, and learn to identify and enter hazardous or confined spaces.

Who is it for?

The Lingepoort is used by maritime and offshore personnel, inland shipping crews, emergency responders, and trainees who want hands-on experience in a realistic shipboard environment. The facility is suitable for both individual training and full-scale team exercises.

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What You’ll Practice

Under the guidance of experienced instructors, you can train on board the Lingepoort in activities such as:

  • Boarding exercises and water entry

  • Escaping and evacuating using the HUET installation

  • Using life rafts and inflatable boats

  • Operating the lifeboat, FRB, and other rescue craft

  • Performing capsize drills

  • Applying CA-EBS procedures in emergency situations

  • Identifying and safely entering confined or hazardous spaces

  • Hands-on training in a realistic shipboard environment

All exercises are carried out under strict safety protocols and concluded with a debriefing, ensuring that participants not only master the procedures but also understand the underlying principles.

For Your Organization

Would you like to use the Lingepoort for team training or custom programs?
Get in touch with us — we’ll be happy to discuss the options and create a tailored program that fully meets your needs.

Duarry

Hands-on training with inflatable rescue boats

Duarry

The Duarry is our inflatable rescue boat, specifically designed for realistic evacuation and rescue exercises. Participants experience how this fast and highly maneuverable craft is used during emergencies and how to act safely under pressure.

What makes this facility unique is that the Duarry can be deployed directly from the Lingepoort and used for a wide range of scenarios. From evacuating people from a vessel to conducting search and rescue operations on the water — everything can be practiced under safe, controlled conditions.

Who is it for?

The Duarry is used by maritime personnel, offshore teams, and emergency responders who deal with evacuations or sea rescues in their line of work and want to train in the use of an inflatable rescue boat.

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What You’ll Practice

Under the guidance of experienced instructors, you’ll learn to:

  • Prepare and launch the Duarry

  • Board and position crew and passengers correctly

  • Steer and maneuver an inflatable rescue boat

  • Evacuate people from a vessel or platform

  • Conduct search and rescue operations on the water

  • Work together and communicate effectively during emergency scenarios

All exercises take place under strict safety protocols, with thorough briefings and debriefings. This way, participants build confidence in deploying the Duarry effectively during emergencies.

For Your Organization

Would you like to use the Duarry for team training or a customized program?
Contact us — we’ll be happy to discuss the possibilities and tailor the training to your organization’s specific needs.

Our instructors

The people behind the training.

Our experienced trainers challenge you to bring out the best in yourself. Our program coordinators are available to provide you with all information and to answer any practical questions regarding the training.

Michel de Pooter
Senior Maritime Instructor
Bas Gloudemans
Managing Director
Marcel Bertijn
Firefighting Instructor
Jorian Schut
Maritime Instructor

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Frequently asked questions

DRTC provides a wide range of accredited safety courses for the maritime, offshore, wind and industrial sectors.

  • STCW – including Basic Training, Advanced Fire Fighting, Proficiency in Survival Craft (PSCRB/FRB), Medical First Aid, Medical Care and Security Awareness.
  • GWO – Basic Safety Training (BST) and individual modules such as Working at Height, First Aid, Fire Awareness, Manual Handling, Sea Survival and Enhanced First Aid.
  • NOGEPA – Basic Offshore Safety, Helicopter Underwater Escape (HUET), Sea Survival, Fire-fighting and specialised refresher courses.
  • BHV/First Aid/VCA – Basic and refresher courses in Emergency Response, First Aid and Safety Certification for all sectors.

See the current course overview on our website or contact drtc@drtc.nl for advice on the right training for your needs.

For offshore personnel working in the oil and gas industry, including those attending BOSIET, T-BOSIET, FOET, HUET, and CA-EBS courses.

Generally, OPITO certificates are valid for 4 years (FOET before expiry). NOGEPA: basic safety training 4 years, specialised training 2 years. Please check the course page for exact validity.

Yes, a valid OGUK or NOGEPA medical certificate is usually required.

Bring valid identification, your medical certificate, swimwear, and a towel for pool sessions. PPE and rescue equipment are provided by DRTC.

Courses are available in Dutch or English. Additional support is available upon request.

Yes, certain theoretical and practical components can be conducted on-site, provided that the facilities meet the required standards.

In some cases, a FOET/refresher is no longer allowed and you may need to repeat (part of) the initial training. Contact us for advice. Call us at +31 118 463 382 or send an email drtc@drtc.nl

You can cancel your booking by contacting us via email or phone. For open enrolment courses you may cancel free of charge up to 5 working days before the start. For customised training you may cancel free of charge up to 14 working days before the start. If you cancel within those deadlines the full course fee will be invoiced.

Visit our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ page for more information, or contact us at +31 118 463 382 or email drtc@drtc.nl.