PS-8

Use of lifeboat equipment

Condition

In an approved course, with equipment found on a survival crft.

Performance requirement

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Discuss or demonstrate the use of equipment available in the survival craft.

Include:

  1. initial actions on boarding to enhance chances of survival
  2. streaming drogues or sea-anchors
  3. survival craft equipment
  4. operation of location devices, including radio equipment and pyrotechnic distress signals.

Note: This assessment supports KUP PS-X1.3, and is assessed in LB-0201 STCW Lifeboatman Qualifications.