PS-2
Don and use an immersion suit
Function: Basic Training
| Competence | Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency | Task |
|---|---|---|
|
Survive at sea in the event of ship abandonment |
X1.4 Location of personal life-saving appliances |
Don and use an immersion suit |
Assessed in: MT-1121 STCW Basic Training
Condition
In a swimming pool or suitable protected waters.
Behavior
- Don an immersion suit.
- Enter water while wearing an immersion suit..
- Demonstrate ability to shift from prone to upright position while in the water wearing an immersion suit.
Standard
- Straps are secured to prevent entanglement.
- Donning completed within two minutes without assistance.
- Describe use of suit features: whistle, light, inflation tube, etc.
- Water entered using approved technique.
- Position shift is successful
