NVIC 08-14 Task 1.14.C

Survive at sea in the event of a ship abandonment.

PS-X1.5 Proficiency in the use of lifesaving appliances normally carried on ships

While wearing a life jacket and standing at least 1 meter above the water,

the candidate jumps into the water in the proper position to prevent injury.

The candidate jumps safely into water doing all of the following:

1. One hand covering mouth and nose;
2. Other hand across chest to secure jacket from Riding up and coming off; and
3. Legs straight and tight together or ankles crossed.