NVIC 04-14 Task 1.7.B

Take charge of a survival craft or rescue boat during and after launch

SCRB-X1.4 Methods of launching and recovering survival craft in a rough sea

Using a rescue boat, when hearing the order in English to man it,

the candidate acts as coxswain and operates the rescue boat during launch.

The candidate correctly:

1. Boards the rescue boat;
2. When afloat, starts the engine;
3. Orders the release of the releasing hook, after control line (if fitted), forward control line (if fitted), and painter; and
4. Departs the ship’s side at a shallow angle.