PSSR Task 5.5.A

List actions to take upon hearing fire, emergency or abandon ship signals

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 08-14 Task 5.5.A , MMA students must:

NVIC Method

See NVIC method.

STCW Competence Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Comply with emergency procedures.

PSSR-X1.13 Know actions to take on hearing emergency alarm signals

Condition Behavior Standard

When asked to list the actions to be taken upon hearing fire, emergency or abandon ship alarms or signals,

the candidate lists in writing the actions to be taken upon hearing fire, emergency or abandon ship alarms or signals.


The candidate correctly describes (or selects the answer that describes) the actions to be taken upon hearing:

  1. A fire alarm;
  2. Other emergency alarm(s) or signal(s); and
  3. Abandon ship signal.