PS Task 1.2.A

Identify and describe the types of lifesaving appliances carried on ships

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 08-14 Task 1.2.A , MMA students must:

NVIC Method

See NVIC method.

STCW Competence Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Survive at sea in the event of a ship abandonment.

PS-X1.2 Knowledge of types of lifesaving appliances carried on ships
Condition Behavior Standard

When asked on a written examination to identify and describe the types of lifesaving appliances carried on ships,

the candidate identifies and describes (or selects the answer that identifies and describes) the types of lifesaving appliances carried on ships.

The candidate identifies and describes (or selects the answer that identifies and describes) life saving appliances such as:

  1. Lifejackets;
  2. Ring buoys;
  3. Water lights;
  4. Lifeboats, life rafts, or rescue boats;
  5. Immersion suits;
  6. Thermal protective aids;
  7. SARTs;
  8. EPIRBs; and
  9. Other emergency signaling devices.