PSSR Task 5.6.B

Describe location, purpose and function of shipboard communication devices

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 08-14 Task 5.6.B , MMA students must:

NVIC Method

See NVIC method.

STCW Competence Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Comply with emergency procedures.

PSSR-X1.14 Know value of training and drills.

Condition Behavior Standard

When the candidate is asked to describe shipboard communication devices,

the candidate describes in writing the general location, purpose and function of each shipboard communication device


The candidate correctly describes (or selects the answer that describes), the general location, purpose and function of one or more of the following shipboard communication devices:

  1. Internal phone system;
  2. Sound powered phone system;
  3. Intercoms;
  4. Voice tubes; and
  5. Hand-held radios.