Courses

47' Heavey Weather Coxswain Course

This course provides advanced level training for Coast Guard personnel permanently assigned to MLB units who will be required to perform the duties of motor lifeboat coxswain. This course will enable certified experienced MLB coxswains to perform risk assessment, basic engineering casualty control procedures and advanced operating procedures in heavy weather and surf conditions, consistent with Coast Guard policy and standards.

Engineering Ready for Operations Supervisor

This course provides training for Coast Guard engineering personnel permanently assigned to motor lifeboat (MLB) stations, or groups with MLBs assigned, who will be required to perform inspections on the 47' MLBs. This course will enable students to evaluate structural integrity, engineering systems and maintenance of the 47' MLB. The course is intended to emphasize boat readiness and standardization as a "daily process" for the Group/Activity as well as the MLB unit. Standards for material condition and underway exercises are reviewed thoroughly.

Ready for Operations Supervisor

This course is designed for Coast Guard Group/Activities personnel who are or will be required to perform "Ready for Operations" evaluations as part of the RFO Evaluation Team. This course will enable students to evaluate the structural integrity, engineering systems, crew performance, and operation of the MLB consistent with Coast Guard policy standards. The course is intended to emphasize boat readiness and standardization as a "daily process" for the Group/Activity as well as the MLB unit. Standards for material condition and underway exercises are reviewed thoroughly.