STCW Table A-VI/2-1

RB-X1.1

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

RB-X1.2

Particular characteristics and facilities of survival craft and rescue boats

RB-X1.3

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

RB-X1.4

Methods of launching survival craft into a rough sea

RB-X1.5

Methods of recovering survival craft

RB-X1.6

Action to be taken after leaving the ship

RB-X1.7

Methods of launching and recovering rescue boats in a rough sea

RB-X1.8

Dangers associated with use of on-load release devices

RB-X1.9

Knowledge of maintenance procedures

RB-X2.1

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

RB-X3.1

Handling survival craft in rough weather

RB-X3.2

Use of painter, sea-anchor and all other equipment

RB-X3.3

Apportionment of food and water in survival craft

RB-X3.4

Action taken to maximize detectability and location of survival craft

RB-X3.5

Method of helicopter rescue

RB-X3.6

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

RB-X3.7

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

RB-X3.8

Beaching survival craft

RB-X4.1

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

RB-X4.2

Pyrotechnic distress signals

RB-X5.1

Use of the first-aid kit and resuscitation techniques

RB-X5.2

Management of injured persons, including control of bleeding and shock