NVIC 08-14 Task 1.12.B

Survive at sea in the event of a ship abandonment.

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

.7 actions to be taken when aboard a survival craft

When asked on a written examination to list actions to be take aboard a survival craft at sea to enhance chances of survival,

the candidate lists (or select the answer that lists) the actions to be taken aboard a survival craft at sea to enhance chances of survival.

The candidate lists (or selects the answer that lists) actions to be taken aboard a survival craft at sea to enhance chances of survival, such as:

1. Establish chain of command;

2. Assign tasks, such as:

   a. lookout;

   b. signaling/pyrotechnics;

   c. radio operator;

1. Rig protective cover or close up raft;
2. Check rations;
3. Check survival equipment;
4. Rig rain collection system;
5. Check water lights;
6. Utilize thermal protective aids;
7. Keep craft in vicinity of vessel and EPIRB signal through use of sea-anchor;
8. Check VHF radio;
9. Activate EPIRB;
10. Muster or marshal other survival craft; and
11. Maintain discipline and morale.