PS Task 1.3.A

Describe the equipment carried in survival craft

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 08-14 Task 1.3.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-X1.3 Knowledge of equipment carried in survival craft and its use

Condition Behavior Standard

When asked on a written examination to name and describe survival craft equipment and its use,

the candidate identifies and describes (or selects the answer that identifies and describes) the types and use of equipment carried in survival craft.


The candidate identifies and describes (or selects the answer that identifies and describes) the location and use of items of equipment such as:

  1. Sea painter;
  2. Storm oil;
  3. Sea anchor;
  4. Boat hook;
  5. Hatchet;
  6. Bailer;
  7. Bilge pump;
  8. Bucket;
  9. Protective cover;
  10. Fishing kit;
  11. First aid kit;
  12. Provisions;
  13. Condensed milk;
  14. Water desalting kit;
  15. Jackknife;
  16. Drinking cup;
  17. Flashlight;
  18. Lantern;
  19. Illuminating oil;
  20. Matches;
  21. Life preservers;
  22. Lifesaving signals table;
  23. Orange smoke signals;
  24. Parachute flares;
  25. Red hand-held distress signals;
  26. Signaling mirror;
  27. Compass;
  28. Gunwale ladder;
  29. Ditty bag;
  30. Fire extinguisher;
  31. Tool kit, and
  32. Other equipment that may be required.