NVIC 08-14 Task 1.3.C

Survive at sea in the event of a ship abandonment.

PS-X1.3 Knowledge of equipment carried in survival craft and its use

When asked on a written examination to identify and describe the use of the equipment carried in survival craft,

the candidate identifies and describe (or select the answer that identifies and describes) the types and use of equipment carried in survival craft.

The candidate identifies and describes (or selects the answer that identifies and describes) the use of items such as:

1. Heaving line,
2. Instruction manual,
3. Instruction card,
4. Jackknife,
5. Floating knife,
6. Paddles,
7. Inflation pump,
8. Sea anchor,
9. Bailer,
10. Caps,
11. Sponges,
12. First aid kit,
13. Flashlight,
14. Signal mirror and whistle,
15. Red parachute flares,
16. Hand-held flares,
17. Combination flare and smoke distress signals,
18. Provisions,
19. Water,
20. Can openers,
21. Drinking cup
22. Fishing kit,
23. Seasick tablets, and
24. Repair kit