OICNW Task 5.3.A

Rescuing persons, assisting ship in distress, emergencies in port

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 12-14 Task 5.3.A , MMA students must:

NVIC Method

See NVIC method.

STCW Competence Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Respond to emergencies

OICNW-A5.3 Emergency procedures

Appreciation of the procedures to be followed for rescuing persons from the sea, assisting a ship in distress, responding to emergencies which arise in port

Condition Behavior Standard

On a vessel or in a navigation laboratory, when asked to describe procedures for rescuing persons from the sea, assisting a ship in distress, responding to emergencies that arise in port,

the candidate describes the procedures for rescuing persons from the sea, assisting a ship in distress, responding to emergencies that arise in port.


The candidate’s description is appropriate for the described situation.