(1) Communicate with other persons on board on elementary safety matters and understand safety information symbols, signs and alarm signals;
(2) know what to do if: (a) a person falls overboard; (b) fire or smoke is detected; or (c) the fire or abandon ship alarm is sounded; (3) identify muster and embarkation stations and emergency escape routes; (4) locate and don lifejackets; (5) raise the alarm and have basic knowledge of the use of portable fire extinguishers; (6) take immediate action upon encountering an accident or other medical emergency before seeking further medical assistance on board; and (7) close and open the fire, weathertight and watertight doors fitted in the particular ship other than those for hull openings. (STCW Code A-VI/1.1)
