SCRB Task 3.3.A

Apportionment of food and water

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 04-14 Task 3.3.A , MMA students must:

NVIC Method

See NVIC method.

STCW Competence Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Manage survivors and survival craft after abandoning ship

SCRB-X3.3 Apportionment of food and water in survival craft
Condition Behavior Standard

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

the candidate describes or selects the answer that describes the apportionment of food and water in survival craft.


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

The candidate describes the distribution of:

  1. Water including;

    a. the need for water;

    b. the minimum ration of water per day;

    c. distribution of water;

    d. slowing body’s output of water;

    e. collecting fresh water;

    f. the use of de-salinization tablets and equipment; and

    g. dangers of drinking sea water; and

  2. Food including;

    a. the need for food;

    b. foods that require high amounts of water to process;

    c. catching food;

    d. distribution of food;

    e. packaging of food; and

    f. packaged food contamination once the seal is broken.