SCRB Task 1.7.C

Act as a member of rescue boat crew during launch

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 04-14 Task 1.7.C , MMA students must:

NVIC Method

See NVIC method.

STCW Competence Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Take charge of a survival craft or rescue boat during and after launch

SCRB-X1.7 Methods of launching and recovering survival craft in a rough sea
Condition Behavior Standard

Using a rescue boat, when hearing the order in English to man it,

the candidate acts as a member of the rescue boat crew and carries out all commands during launch.


LTD The assessment is only for an endorsement as PSC-Limited.

When ordered, the candidate correctly:

  1. Boards the rescue boat;
  2. Releases the releasing hook, after control line (if fitted), forward control line (if fitted), and painter; and
  3. Fends off as ordered.