NVIC Method

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STCW Competence Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Operate life-saving appliances

OICEW-D4.1 Life-saving

Ability to organize abandon ship drills and knowledge of the operation of survival craft and rescue boats, their launching appliances and arrangements, and their equipment, including radio life-saving appliances, satellite EPIRBs, SARTs, immersion suits and thermal protective aids

Condition Behavior Standard


All Course

The assessment is required for all OICEW endorsements regardless of any limitations for propulsion mode and/or vessel equipment.

The candidate demonstrates the KUP by successfully completing a Coast Guard approved or accepted course.

This KUP is demonstrated by successfully completing approved or accepted training for either Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats, other than Fast Rescue Boats or Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats, other than Lifeboats and Fast Rescue Boats or by holding an endorsement for PSC or PSC-Limited.

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 17-14 Task 13.1 , MMA students must:

  • Successfully complete all elements of table A-VI/2-1 survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats