Patrol Craft Coxswain (IPV) Course
Duration: five (5) weeks
Location: Caribbean Military Maritime Training Centre
Overview
The aim of this Course is to provide candidates with the specialized training in the employment,
selection and operation of a 32-foot and 40-foot patrol craft in the coastal environment supporting interdiction,
counter-terrorism and counter narcotics operations.
Objectives
- Coxswain duties and responsibilities
- Patrol boat systems: safety features; emergency procedures and maintenance
- Basic coxswain skills including ramp launch and recovery, mooring and pier tie-offs, tight space maneuvering and high-speed maneuvering
- Maritime safety: international traffic rules and regulations, navigational aids, light markers, controlled area boundary markers; navigation in congested port environments
- Handling security breaches
- Inter-agency responses
Entry Requirements
The candidates must have completed:
- Have attained C3 (Basic Seaman General Duties) seamanship qualification or equivalent
- Must be familiar with small craft operations and be in good health
- Current BFST and MST or equivalent
- Candidates must be adept at weapon handling
Qualification Gained
- Military Qualification: Certificate
- Civil Qualification: Coxswain Qualification/ Coastal Mate MAJ
