STCW Table A-VI/2-1

survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats

Function

Survival craft and rescue boats

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Location(s)

Take charge of a survival craft or rescue boat during and after launch

RB-X1.1

Construction and outfit of survival craft and rescue boats and individual items of their equipment

MT-1231

RB-X1.2

Particular characteristics and facilities of survival craft and rescue boats

MT-1231

RB-X1.3

Various types of device used for launching survival craft and rescue boats

LB-0201
MT-1231

RB-X1.4

Methods of launching survival craft into a rough sea

MT-1231

RB-X1.5

Methods of recovering survival craft

MT-1231

RB-X1.6

Action to be taken after leaving the ship

MT-1231

RB-X1.7

Methods of launching and recovering rescue boats in a rough sea

MT-1231

RB-X1.8

Dangers associated with use of on-load release devices

MT-1231

RB-X1.9

Knowledge of maintenance procedures

MT-1231

Operate a survival craft engine

RB-X2.1

Methods of starting and operating a survival craft engine and its accessories together with the use of the fire extinguisher provided

LB-0201
MT-1231

Manage survivors and survival craft after abandoning ship

RB-X3.1

Handling survival craft in rough weather

LB-0201
MT-1231
PS-0301

RB-X3.2

Use of painter, sea-anchor and all other equipment

MT-1231

RB-X3.3

Apportionment of food and water in survival craft

MT-1231

RB-X3.4

Action taken to maximize detectability and location of survival craft

MT-1231

RB-X3.5

Method of helicopter rescue

MT-1231

RB-X3.6

Effects of hypothermia and its prevention; use of protective covers and garments, including immersion suits and thermal protective aids

MT-1231
PS-0301

RB-X3.7

Use of rescue boats and motor lifeboats for marshalling liferafts and rescue of survivors and persons in the sea

MT-1231

RB-X3.8

Beaching survival craft

MT-1231

Use locating devices, including communication and signalling apparatus and pyrotechnics

RB-X4.1

Radio life-saving appliances carried in survival craft, including satellite EPIRBs and SARTs

MT-1231

RB-X4.2

Pyrotechnic distress signals

MT-1231

Apply first aid to survivors

RB-X5.1

Use of the first-aid kit and resuscitation techniques

PE-0031

RB-X5.2

Management of injured persons, including control of bleeding and shock

PE-0031