PS Task 1.8.A

List actions to take upon hearing the Abandon Ship signal

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 08-14 Task 1.8.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-X1.5 Knowledge of principles concerning survival, including:

.4 actions to be taken when called to survival craft stations (Response to Abandon Ship signal)
Condition Behavior Standard

When asked on a written examination to list the actions to be taken when called to survival craft stations (Response to Abandon Ship signal),

the candidate lists (or selects the answer that lists) the actions to be taken when called to survival craft stations (Response to Abandon Ship signal).

The candidate lists (or selects the answer that lists) all of the following:

  1. Secure workspace;
  2. Muster at designated stations;
  3. Don a PFD or immersion suit and other equipment as may be required; and
  4. Carry out duties as assigned on station bill.