Elements and Performance Criteria
- Launch and operate survival craft and rescue boats
- Preparations for the launch of survival craft or rescue boat are as per vessel's procedures and manufacturer's directions
- An appropriate launch strategy is adopted following an assessment of weather and sea conditions and the nature of the emergency situation
- Launching equipment is operated as per instructions and accepted practice
- Survival craft is launched smoothly as per instructions and regulations
- Pre-start checks are made on the engine of the survival craft
- The survival craft engine is started using the sequence of actions provided in vessel's procedures and manufacturer's instructions
- Orders are given for survivors to board the survival craft using appropriate means