NVIC 04-14 Task 1.9.A

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

SCRB-X1.9 Knowledge of maintenance procedures

On a Coast Guard examination or in an approved or accepted course

the candidate describes or selects the answer that describes survival craft maintenance.

The candidate describes survival craft maintenance, including:

1. Equipment lubrication;
2. Equipment inventories;
3. Equipment testing, including;

   a. engine operation;
   b. operation of releasing mechanism;
   c. operation of davits;
   d. fitting of equipment such as hatches, dogs, etc;
   e. fuel levels;
   f. sprinkler systems, if fitted;
   g. recovery equipment;
   h. wires lubricated and running free; and
   i. power available; and

4. Area around launching and stowage area clear of debris and other material and equipment.