NVIC 08-14 Task 1.7.A

Survive at sea in the event of a ship abandonment.

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

.3 need to be ready for any emergency

When asked on a written examination to state the need to be ready for any emergency,

the candidate states (or select the answer that states) that being ready allows a quick response and will enhance the chances of successfully coping with emergency situations such as: collision; grounding; loss of stability; fire; hull failure, flooding or sinking; machinery failure; and weather related emergencies.

The candidate states (or selects the answer that states) that being ready allows a quick response and will enhance the chances of successfully coping with emergency situations such as:

1. Collision;
2. Grounding;
3. Loss of stability;
4. Fire;
5. Hull failure;
6. Flooding or sinking;
7. Machinery failure; and
8. Weather-related emergencies.