PSSR Task 5.6.C

Describe location, purpose and function of the shipboard alarm systems

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 08-14 Task 5.6.C , 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 a shipboard alarm system in named and then, asked to describe its general location, purpose and function of each one

the candidate describes in writing the general location, purpose and function of each of the shipboard alarm systems named.


The candidate correctly describes (or selects the answer that describes) the general location, purpose and function of each of the following shipboard alarm systems:

  1. General alarms;
  2. Ship’s whistle;
  3. Ship’s bell;
  4. CO2 alarm; and
  5. Engineer’s call alarm.