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Competence 1:
Take charge of a survival craft or rescue boat during and after launch
R1
 Construction and outfit of survival craft and rescue boats and
individual items of their equipment.
 Lifeboats
R3
- describe the construction and outfit of lifeboats
- describe the equipment required inside a lifeboat
- interpret the markings on a lifeboat as to the number of persons
it is permitted to carry
 Liferafts
- describe the construction and outfit of inflatable liferafts
- describe the equipment required inside a liferafts
- interpret the markings on a lifeboat as to the number of persons
it is permitted to carry
- describe the particular characteristic and facilities of each type
of liferaft
R3
 Rescue boats
- describe the construction and outfit of the following rescue
- state that arrangements for towing are permanently fitted in
rescue boats
- interpret the marking on a rescue boat as to the number of
persons it is permitted to carry
Particular characteristics and facilities of survival and rescue boats
R1, R2, R3
 Lifeboats
- describe the particular characteristic and facilities of the
following lifeboats:
o partially enclosed
o totally enclosed
o open type lifeboat
 Liferafts
- describe briefly what is a rigid and inflatable liferafts
- explain the usual type of liferaft use onboard
- state the acharacteristics and facilities of a liferaft
 Rescue boats
- describe the characteristics and facilities of a rescue boat
- outline the requirements for the carriage of survival craft and
rescue boats in:
o passenger ships
o cargo ships
 Various types of devices used for launching survival craft and rescue
boats.
 Boat davits R1, R2
- describe the arrangement for stowage, securing, gripes, tricing
pendants and the methods of launching and recovering boats
with:
o gravity davits
o luffing davits
- describe methods of disengaging lifting hooks
- outline on-board maintenance of davits, falls and disengaging
gear

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 Liferaft davits R3
- describe the liferaft launching by davits, its advantage and
disadvantage
- describe how does freefall liferaft/TOB works
- explain the operation of the automatic release hook
- describe how the hook is recovered ready for launching another R2
liferaft
 Rescue Boat Davits
- describe the arrangements for stowage, securing gripes tricing
pendants and the method of launching and recovering of rescue
boat with:
o gravity davit
o single arm-davits
- describe the methods of disengaging lifting hook
- state that rescue boats launching appliances shall be fitted with
powered winch motor capable of raising the rescue boat from
the water with its full complement of persons and equipment.
- state the foul weather recovery straps shall be provided for
safety if heavy fall blocks constitute a danger R3
 Free Fall
- describe the arrangement for fall launching over the stern
- explain that a secondary means of launching and for recovery of
the boats is hydro static release unit R2, R3
 Float free Arrangements
- state the working principle of float free arrangement and how
does it work with the HRU
- describe the working of a hydrostatic release unit for a liferaft
securing strap
- state how does the painter system works in connection with the
weak link.
- state that on the float free arrangement the liferaft could inflate
in an inverted position.
- explain how to upright an inverted liferaft while wearing
lifejacket
 Marine Evacuation System
- describe the construction and performance of marine
evacuation system
- state the requirements of liferafts associated with Marine R1
evacuation system
- describe the containers for marine evacuation system
- interpret the markings on marine evacuation system as to the
capacity of the system
 Methods of launching survival craft into a rough sea.
 explain how to reduce the risk of danger to survival craft or rescue
boats or injury to occupants during lowering if the ship is rolling
heavily R1
 explain the factors to consider in choosing suitable crew for
launching and equipment that should be taken out of the boat as it
be a danger during launching
 explain how to lower a boat into a heavy swell
 describe how to launching the boat by hanging it 1 meter above the
sea level so that it will not be affected by choppy seas
 explains the use of on-load release systems

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 describes the dangers associated in using on load release

mechanism
 Methods of recovering survival craft. R1
 explain the method of recovering survival craft during normal
operation
 state the methods of recovering survival craft using recovery strop
and FPD
 describe arrangements for recovery strops
 describe arrangements for FPD
 Methods of launching and recovering rescue boats in a rough sea
 explain the method of launching and recovery of rescue boats in
R1
rough sea
 describe arrangements of recovery strops
 describe the method of hoisting rescue boats in rough sea using
single lifting hook
 Dangers associated with use of on-load release devices.
 Identify the dangers associated with the use of on-load release
system R1
Note that on-load release mechanisms were never intended to release a
lifeboat that was not in the water
 Action to be taken after leaving the ship. R1
 Abandonship
- states that the decision to abandonship ship is under the
Master’s discretion taking into account all possibilities
 Action to be taken when required to abandon ship
- list additional items which may be put into a lifeboat when time
permits
 Precaution to be taken during abandonship R1
- describe the supervision of boarding lifeboats and rescue boats
- describe the supervision of boarding liferaft through marine
evacuation systems
- describe the supervision of boarding davit-launched liferafts
- describe how hand-launched liferaft should be boarded from the
ship
- explain the danger of jumping on to inflatable liferaft
- explain why every effort should be made to keep dry when
boarding survival craft
- state that the person in charge should ensure that all of the
boat’s crew are present and all occupants are seated, with safety
belts fastened where appropriate, before lowering
- state that a check should be made to ensure that hands and
arms are clear of the boat’s side
- state that in board engines of lifeboat and rescue boats should
be started
- state that an outboard motor should never be started out of the
water
- state that a water spray and air support system should be set to
operate and the closure of hatches
- state that a check should be made to see that it is clear below
before lowering a boat, throwing a raft overhead, or deploying a
marine evacuation system
- explain what the person in charge should do if it proves
impossible to launch a survival craft or deploy a marine
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evacuation system
 Actions to be taken when in the water
- state that a person should never enter the water without life
jacket
- state that an immersion suit, thermal protective aid anti-
exposure suit should be worn if available
- explain that anything buoyant will help a survivor in the water
- explain that a person in the water will cool and suffer from
exposure very quickly, even in temperate areas, unless wearing
an immersion suit, thermal protective aid or anti-exposure suit
- explain the survivors in the water should swim to survival craft,
buoyant wreckage or one another if within range, but otherwise
avoid unnecessary exertion
- describe the H.E.L.P. method
- describe the lifejacket light and whistle an aid to rescue
- explain how to hold on to a boat or raft
- explain how to board a liferaft from the water
 Clearing the ship side
- Describe to keep clear of ship side:
o using engine
o under oar
 Knowledge of maintenance procedure. R1
 Ensure that Maintenance, testing and inspections of life-saving
appliances shall be carried out based on the guidelines
 Discuss weekly, monthly maintenance of life saving equipment that
includes:
- Servicing of inflatable liferafts, inflatable lifejackets, and
marine evacuation systems, and maintenance and repair of
inflated rescue boats
- Periodic servicing of hydrostatic release units
- Marking of stowage locations
- Periodic servicing of launching appliances and on-load release
gear
Competence 2:
Operate a survival craft engine R1
 Methods of starting and operating a survival craft engine and its
accessories together with the use of the fire extinguisher provided
 Lifeboat engine and accessories
- Starting the engine R3
o checks the level of fuel and lubricating oil
o checks the gear level is in neutral
o follow manufacturer’s instruction and set controls
o prime the fuel system, if necessary
o starts engine and adjust throttle
o check oil pressure gauge and water cooling if applicable
o operates ahead and astern propulsion
o stops engine and turns off fuel
o explain how to clean the fuel tank and renew fuel filters
o state the quantity of fuel required for lifeboat
- Cooling systems
o describe the following cooling systems:
 air-cooled
 fresh water-cooled
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 sea water-cooled
o explain that fresh water cooling system require protection
with antifreeze when trading to cold areas
o states that the engine should be capable of running with the
lifeboat out of the water for a minimum of 5 minutes
- Battery charging
o states that batteries for engine starting, searchlights and
fixed radio installation can be charge from the engine
o describes arrangement for charging batteries from the ship’s
power supplies
- Fire extinguisher
o describe how to extinguisher fuel fire with the extinguisher
provided in the boat
- Water spray system
o state that fire protected lifeboats are fitted with a water
spray system which can be turned on or off
o explain that the spray is driven by a self-priming pump that
starts as soon as the boat enters the water
o state that the system should be flushed with fresh water and
completely drained after drills
- Self-contained air support system R3
o explain that all entrance and openings should be closed
when using the self –contained air support system
o state that the system will provide for the air to remain
breathable and for the engine to run normally for not less
than 10 minutes
Competence 3:
Manage survivors and survival after craft after abandoning ship R1
 Handling survival craft in rough weather
 Boats
- describe the use of the sea-anchor and how to rig an oil bag
- describe the use of the steering oar when lying to a sea anchor
- explain how to heave when running before the wind
 Liferaft
- explain that in strong winds, great difficulty will be experienced
in getting clear of the lee side of a ship
- explain how to position survivors to minimize the danger of
capsizing when lying to a sea-anchor
- explain the precaution when lashing a liferaft to other survival
craft in rough weather
 Use of painter, sea-anchor and all other equipment. R1
 state that survival in water should be taken on board
 explain the need to give first aid to injured, giving priority to
resuscitation
 state that all persons on board should be given anti-seasickness
tablets
 describe how survival craft should be secured together with the
painter
 explain the use of sea anchor
 list immediate action as:
- streaming the sea anchor
- setting an EPIRB to function
- erecting the canopy in boats
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- issuing anti sea-sickness pills

- bailing the craft dry
- treating the injured
- inflating the life raft floor in cold conditions
- getting radio equipment ready
- positioning lookouts
 explain the need to ventilate a life raft after it has been inflated
before closing the opening s
 state that instructions on how to survive are contained in the life raft
 Apportionment of food and water in survival craft.
 state the quantities of food and water carries in a:
- lifeboat
- liferaft
R1
 explain how to ration and issue water and emergency food
 explain the danger of drinking sea water
 describe the arrangement for collecting rain water and how to shore
it
 state that eating fish or foods other than the survival rations
increase dehydration
 explain how to minimize dehydration in hot water condition
 explain how to overcome hunger
 state the importance of correct rescue method of survivors in the
survival craft to minimize injury
 Action taken to maximize detectability and location of survival craft R3
 list the equipment that may aid in the detectability and location of
survival craft as:
- EPIRB
- SART
- Radar Reflector
- 2-way VHF radio
 Distress signals, signaling equipment and pyrotechnic R1
 Distress signals R2
- Define distress signals according to the Interntional COLREG R3
- list various distress signals, including distress flares
 Signaling equipment
- list the devices for signaling or attracting attention as:
o pyrotechniques
o torch suitable for Morse signaling
o daylight signaling mirror
o whistle orange sails in open boat
o searchlights
- state that a copy of the life-saving signals is provided R2
 Pyrotechniques
- pyrotechniques carried in survival craft
- state that pyrotechniques should only be used on the
instructions of the persons in charge of the craft
- state the purpose of distress flares
 Methods of helicopter rescue R1
 SAR Organization
 Communication with the helicopter
- demonstrate the hand and arm signal
- state that search and rescue service helicopter can communicate
in VHF Channel 16
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- explain that information may be passed to the helicopter

through shore-based radio station to rescue Coordination Center
of suitable equipment is available
- state the visual signals maybe used
- describe the information to shore radio stations from survival
craft that contains fullest possible detailed information for
detection from air
 Evacuation from ship and survival craft
- describe the requirement for a helicopter pick-up area
- explain the importance of lighting obstruction such as masts and
funnel at right..
- describe the fire fighting preparation for all fire that should be
kept ready
- state that visual signals maybe used
- state that lifejackets should be worn during evacuation by
helicopter
- describe the means of evacuation from lifeboats and liferafts
- describe precautions against being turned over in a life raft by
the helicopter’s downdraught
 Helicopter pick-up
- describe methods of lifting persons by means of a:
o rescue sling
o rescue basket
o rescue nets
o rescue liter
o rescue seat
- Rescue sling
- explain that an injured person should be transferred from ship’s
stretcher to the litter provided by the helicopter
- describe how a member of the helicopter crew may assist in the
picking up survivors
- demonstrate the correct way to done a rescue sling and adopt a
safe posture in it
 Effects of hypothermia and its prevention, use of protective covers and R1
garment, including immersion suits and thermal protective aids.
 state the cause of Hypothermia
 describe the precaution to take to avoid hypothermia
 describe the use of immersion suit, thermal protective aid and anti
exposure suits
 describe the symptoms of hypothermia R5
 explain that heartbeat and breathing may be very weak and difficult
to detect in severe case, but heart compression and artificial
respiration will do more harm than good
 describe how to treat a person suffering from hypothermia in a
survival craft
 Use of rescue boats and motor lifeboats for marshaling liferafts and
R1
rescue of survivors and persons in the sea.
 explain that rescue boats should be used to marshal liferafts clear
and pick up survivors and person in the sea
R2
 describe how to pick up survivors from the water including injured
or exhausted survivor aboard a lifeboat
 states that anyone entering the water to assist a survivor must be
attached to a line
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 Beaching survival craft. R1

 state the types of beaches to be avoided if possible
 state that when possible, beaching should be undertaken in daylight
 describe how to beach a boat under oars through surf
 describe how to beach a boat under power
 explain that persons should leave a boat over the stern to avoid
being swept back to sea by the undertow
 explain that an effort should be made to save the boat and its gear
 describe the landing signal for the guidance of small boats with
crews or persons in distress
 describe how to beach a life raft
 state that all gear should be secured and the entrance opened to
allow rapid escape
 explain the rafts should be carried clear of the beach to provide
continuing shelter for survivors
Competence 4:
Use locating devices, including communication and signaling apparatus and R1
pyrotechnics.
 Radio life-saving appliances carried in survival craft, including
satellite EPIRBs and SARTs. R4, R9, R10
 Two-way VHF radiotelephone apparatus R13
- outlines the requirements of two-way VHF radiotelephone
apparatus carried on passenger ships and cargo ships
- state that the equipment is portable and capable of being
used for on-scene communication between survivals craft
and rescue unit
- state that a fixed two way VHF radiotelephone may
additionally be fitted in survival craft
- state that the apparatus is capable of operation on
frequency 156.6 MHz (VHF channel 16) and on at least one
additional channel
- demonstrate the controls and indicators of the equipment
- state that the equipment is operational within 5 seconds of
switching on
- explain the transmitter power , receiver parameter, antenna
- type and receiver output
- state that the power supply has sufficient capacity for eight
hours operation
- describe the arrangement of the power supply and
requirement with respect to primary batteries of portable
two-way VHF radiotelephone apparatus
 Emergency position – indicating radio beacons R7, R11
- state the requirement for the carriage
- describe survival craft EPIRBs
- state that they are capable only of manual activation and
deactivation
- state that the apparatus will operate for a period of 48 hours
- state that survival craft EPIRBs operate in the aeronautical
distress frequency
- describe a ship satellite EPIRB operating in 406 MHZ beacon
for homing by aircraft
- state that is automatically activated after floating free
- demonstrate the manual activation and deactivation of the
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EPIRBs
- state that the EPIRBs will operate for a period of at least 48
hours
- state that a satellite EPIRBs transmits a distress message to
a polar orbiting satellite for retransmission to special
receiving stations
- describe a ship’s satellite EPIRBs operating on 1.6 GHz
- describe an EPIRBs operating for a sea area
 Search and rescue transponder beacons (SARTs) R2, R12
- state the requirement of carriage of SARTs in survival craft
- describe the SART
- state that a SART operates in 9 GHz
- state that they are capable of manual activation and
deactivation and that provision of automatic activation may
be provided
- state that the apparatus will operate in standby condition
for 96 hours and in addition, following the standby position,
will provide transmission for 8 hours when being
continuously interrogated
 Use of Pyrotechnic distress signals. R2
 demonstrate how to use the daylight signaling
 demonstrate how to use:
- rocket parachute flares
- hand flares
- buoyant smoke floats
 describe when and how to use the pyro techniques
Competence: 5
R1
Apply first aid to survivors
 Use of the first aid kit and resuscitation techniques.
- list contents of first aid kit
- demonstrate on a life size dummy how to apply mouth-to-
mouth or mouth-to-nose respiration
- describe the signs of cardiac arrest
- demonstrate closed-chest cardiac compression on the dummy
- demonstrate how to perform two rescuer CPR.
- demonstrate the recovery position for an unconscious person
 Management of injured persons, including control of bleeding and R3
shock.
- describe how to deal with the following aboard a survival craft:
o bleeding
o shock

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