SCRB Task 1.9.A

Survival craft maintenance

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 04-14 Task 1.9.A , 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-X1.9 Knowledge of maintenance procedures
Condition Behavior Standard

On a Coast Guard examination or in an approved or accepted course

the candidate describes or selects the answer that describes survival craft maintenance.


BOTH EXAM The assessment is for both PSC and PSC-Limited.

The candidate describes survival craft maintenance, including:

  1. Equipment lubrication;
  2. Equipment inventories;
  3. Equipment testing, including;

a. engine operation;
b. operation of releasing mechanism;
c. operation of davits;
d. fitting of equipment such as hatches, dogs, etc;
e. fuel levels;
f. sprinkler systems, if fitted;
g. recovery equipment;
h. wires lubricated and running free; and
i. power available; and

  1. Area around launching and stowage area clear of debris and other material and equipment.