PS Task 1.10.A

List actions to take when the survival craft is in the water

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 08-14 Task 1.10.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:

.6 actions to be taken when survival craft is in the water

Condition Behavior Standard

When asked on a written examination to list actions to be taken when the survival craft is in the water,

the candidate lists (or select the answer that lists) the actions to be taken when the survival craft is in the water.


The candidate lists (or selects the answer that lists) all of the following actions to be taken when survival craft is in the water:

  1. Safely release the survival craft;
  2. Safely recover personnel from vessel and water; and
  3. Safely maneuver survival craft away from vessel.