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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to abandon vessel
   • Nature of emergency is determined to minimise potential dangers and threats
2. Muster and abandon vessel signals are responded to according to vessel safety procedures
3. Survival equipment is organised to maximise chances of survival
4. Emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) is operated to transmit distress signal
5. Distress calls are made using radio equipment on distress call frequency, if time allows, to communicate the nature of the emergency
6. Others are assisted to maximise their chances of survival
7. Determine operational safety requirements
   • Relevant maritime legislation is identified and implemented
8. Safety requirements for a range of near coastal vessels are identified, accessed and reviewed
9. Lifesaving and survival equipment required on board a near coastal vessel are accurately identified
10. Lifesaving equipment on board is checked and confirmed as serviceable
11. Lifesaving and survival equipment certificates and documentation are checked for validity
12. Vessel safety management systems (SMS) and plans are located, interpreted and applied
13. Practise survival techniques
    • Typical emergency alarms and types of alarm systems are accurately identified
14. Need to abandon vessel is determined according to established safety practice and procedures
15. In-water survival techniques are implemented according to established safety practice and procedures
16. Threats to survival are identified and treatment options are outlined
17. Apply survival techniques
    • Lookout for vessels and aircraft is maintained and distress signals are released on sighting
18. During an emergency, work is carried out collaboratively with other shipboard personnel and passengers as required
19. During emergency and survival situations, appropriate communication skills and techniques are implemented
20. Instructions given by rescue personnel to safely access rescue craft are followed
21. Operate lifesaving and survival equipment
    • Range of pyrotechnic and distress signals are operated according to established safety practice and procedures
22. Survival equipment is operated according to instructions and accepted survival practice
23. Survival radio equipment is operated according to manufacturer instructions and regulatory protocols
24. Lifejackets and other lifesaving equipment are operated and used according to instructions
25. Participate in abandon vessel drills
    • Regulatory requirements and company procedures for musters and drills are identified and implemented
26. Actions required for a range of muster signals are correctly identified
27. Action is taken promptly to address problems that may arise when following vessel abandonment procedures
28. Hazards are identified that may occur when abandoning vessel risks are minimised according to SMS, and established safety practice and procedures
29. Information relevant to use of lifesaving equipment is accessed and applied
30. Range of emergencies that may lead to vessel abandonment are outlined

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

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