Elements and Performance Criteria
- Apply emergency procedures
- Emergency situations are correctly identified as per established nautical practice
- Initial action on becoming aware of an emergency or abnormal situation is in conformity with established practices and procedures
- Action taken is timely and appropriate for seriousness of the emergency and the prevailing weather and sea conditions
- Communications are clear and concise at all times and orders are acknowledged in a timely and seamanlike manner
- False distress alerts are avoided through the application of established nautical practice
- Appropriate action is taken in the event of accidental activation of a distress alert in accordance with regulatory requirements and vessel's procedures