PS Task 1.13.A

List the main dangers to survivors

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 08-14 Task 1.13.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:

.8 main dangers to survivors

Condition Behavior Standard

When asked on a written examination to list the main dangers to survivors of a vessel casualty,

the candidate lists (or selects the answer that lists) the main dangers to survivors.


The candidate lists (or selects the answer that lists) dangers such as:

  1. Drowning;
  2. Hypothermia;
  3. Conflict resolution;
  4. Dehydration;
  5. Starvation;
  6. Exposure, and
  7. Marine life.