STCW Table A-VI/1-1

personal survival

Function: Basic Training

CompetenceKnowledge, Understanding & ProficiencyLocation(s)

Survive at sea in the event of ship abandonment

X1.1

Types of emergency situations which may occur, such as collision, fire, foundering

MT‑1111

X1.2

Types of life-saving appliances normally carried on ships

MT‑1111

X1.3

Equipment in survival craft

MT‑1111
LB‑0201

X1.4

Location of personal life-saving appliances

MT‑1111
LB‑0203
PS‑0301

X1.5

Principles concerning survival, including:

  1. value of training and drills
  2. personal protective clothing and equipment
  3. need to be ready for any emergency
  4. actions to be taken when called to survival craft stations
  5. actions to be taken when required to abandon ship
  6. actions to be taken when in the water
  7. actions to be taken when aboard a survival craft
  8. main dangers to survivors

MT‑1111
PS‑0301