PS Task 1.12.B

List actions to take aboard a survival craft at sea to enhance chances of survival

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 08-14 Task 1.12.B , 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:

.7 actions to be taken when aboard a survival craft
Condition Behavior Standard

When asked on a written examination to list actions to be take aboard a survival craft at sea to enhance chances of survival,

the candidate lists (or select the answer that lists) the actions to be taken aboard a survival craft at sea to enhance chances of survival.

The candidate lists (or selects the answer that lists) actions to be taken aboard a survival craft at sea to enhance chances of survival, such as:

  1. Establish chain of command;

  2. Assign tasks, such as:

    a. lookout;

    b. signaling/pyrotechnics;

    c. radio operator;

    d. rationing and supplies;
 
e. craft maintenance; and
 
f. medical person.

  3. Rig protective cover or close up raft;

  4. Check rations;

  5. Check survival equipment;

  6. Rig rain collection system;

  7. Check water lights;

  8. Utilize thermal protective aids;

  9. Keep craft in vicinity of vessel and EPIRB signal through use of sea-anchor;

  10. Check VHF radio;

  11. Activate EPIRB;

  12. Muster or marshal other survival craft; and

  13. Maintain discipline and morale.