NVIC 04-14 Task 1.7.E

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

SCRB-X1.7 Methods of launching and recovering survival craft in a rough sea

Using a rescue boat in the water and connected to the fall of a single- arm davit, mounted on a pier or a ship, when hearing the order in English to return to the ship,

the candidate operates the rescue boat during recovery.

The candidate properly:

1. Positions the rescue boat under the sea painter eye;
2. Directs the crew to grab the sea painter;
3. Rides the painter until the boat is in the appropriate position;
4. Directs the crew to secure the sea painter on his/her command;
5. Directs crew to secure fore and aft control lines (if fitted);
6. Directs the crew to secure the releasing hook to the rescue boat bridle; and
7. Secures the engine.