SCRB Task 4.2.A

Use of pyrotechnic distress signals

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 04-14 Task 4.2.A , MMA students must:

NVIC Method

See NVIC method.

STCW Competence Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Use locating devices, including communication and signaling apparatus and pyrotechnics

SCRB-X4.2 Pyrotechnic distress signals
Condition Behavior Standard

On board a ship, in an course, or in a laboratory,

the candidate simulates using pyrotechnic distress signals.


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

The candidate simulates the use of:

  1. Parachute flares, including;

    a. the proper time to use them; and

    b. characteristics to consider when launching them;

  2. Hand held flares, including;

    a. the proper time to use them; and b. characteristics to consider when activating them; and

  3. Orange smoke, including;

    a. the proper time to use it;

    b. characteristics to consider when activating it; and

    c. its use during a helicopter rescue.