NVIC 08-14 Task 1.11.A

Survive at sea in the event of a ship abandonment.

PS-X1.5 Knowledge of principles concerning survival, including:

.6A actions to be taken by an individual in the water

When asked on a written examination to list actions to be taken by an individual in the water,

the candidate lists (or selects the answer that lists) the actions to be taken by an individual in the water.

The candidate lists (or selects the answer that lists) actions to be taken by an individual in the water, such as:

1. Swim away from ship,
2. Stay clear of dangers in the water;
3. Locate survival craft or others in the water nearby;
4. Attract attention; and
5. Conserve energy and the effects of loss of body heat.