NVIC 01-24 Task 2.1.A

Operate a survival craft engine

SCRB-X2.1 Methods of starting and operating a survival craft engine and its accessories together with the use of the fire extinguisher provided

In a lifeboat equipped with an inboard engine,

the candidate starts and operates the lifeboat engine.

The candidate ensures that:

1. The oil and cooling water levels are in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations;
2. Actions taken to start the engine are in accordance with the operator’s manual for the type of engine, hand crank, electric, or hydraulic; and
3. The engine is properly operated in forward, neutral, and reverse gears.