Fire on Board the Liberian Passenger Ship Ecstasy, Miami, Florida ...

Appendix B 85 Marine Accident ReportCompetenceKnowledge, understandingand proficiencyMethods fordemonstratingcompetenceCriteria forevaluatingcompetenceControlresponse toemergenciesAbility to make an initialassessment and provide aneffective response to emergencysituations in accordance withestablished emergencyproceduresLeadership skillsAbility to lead and direct others inemergency situations, includingthe need:.1 to set an example duringemergency situations.2 to focus decision making,given the need to act quicklyin an emergency.3 to motivate, encourage andreassure passengers andother personnelStress handlingAbility to identify the developmentof symptoms of excessivepersonal stress and those ofother members of the ship’semergency teamUnderstanding that stressgenerated by emergencysituations can affect theperformance of individuals andtheir ability to act on instructionsand follow proceduresAssessment of evidenceobtained from approvedtraining, practicaldemonstration and shipboardtraining and drills ofemergency proceduresProcedures and actionsare in accordance withestablished principles andplans for crisesmanagement on boardObjectives and strategyare appropriate to thenature of the emergency,take account ofcontingencies and makeoptimum use of availableresourcesActions of crewmemberscontribute to maintainingorder and control