STCW Table A-II/5

able seafarer deck

Function

Navigation at the support level

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Location(s)

Contribute to a safe navigational watch

D-A1.1

Ability to understand orders and to communicate with the officer of the watch on matters relevant to watchkeeping duties

MT-1121
ST-0999D

D-A1.2

Procedures for the relief, maintenance and handover of a watch

MT-1121

D-A1.3

Information required to maintain a safe watch

MT-1121

Contribute to berthing, anchoring and other mooring operations

D-A2.1

Working knowledge of the mooring system and related procedures, including:

  1. the function of mooring and tug lines and how each line functions as part of an overall system
  2. the capacities, safe working loads, and breaking strengths of mooring equipment, including mooring wires, synthetic and fibre lines, winches, anchor windlasses, capstans, bitts, chocks and bollards
  3. the procedures and order of events for making fast and letting go mooring and tug lines and wires, including towing lines
  4. the procedures and order of events for the use of anchors in various operations

MT-2231

D-A2.2

Working knowledge of the procedures and order of events associated with mooring to a buoy or buoys

MT-2231

Function

Cargo handling and stowage at the support level

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Location(s)

Contribute to the handling of cargo and stores

D-B1.1

Knowledge of procedures for safe handling, stowage and securing of cargoes and stores, including dangerous, hazardous and harmful substances and liquids

MT-3261

D-B1.2

Basic knowledge of and precautions to observe in connection with particular types of cargo and identification of IMDG labelling

MT-3261

Function

Controlling the operation of the ship and care for persons on board at the support level

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Location(s)

Contribute to the safe operation of deck equipment and machinery

D-C1.1

Knowledge of deck equipment, including:

  1. function and uses of valves and pumps, hoists, cranes, booms, and related equipment
  2. function and uses of winches, windlasses, capstans and related equipment
  3. hatches, watertight doors, ports, and related equipment
  4. fibre and wire ropes, cables and chains, including their construction, use, markings, maintenance and proper stowage
  5. ability to use and understand basic signals for the operation of equipment, including winches, windlasses, cranes, and hoists
  6. ability to operate anchoring equipment under various conditions, such as anchoring, weighing anchor, securing for sea, and in emergencies

CC-MANT
MT-2231
ST-0999D
ST-0999E

D-C1.2

Knowledge of the following procedures and ability to:

  1. rig and unrig bosun’s chairs and staging
  2. rig and unrig pilot ladders, hoists, rat-guards and gangways
  3. use marlin spike seamanship skills, including the proper use of knots, splices and stoppers

MT-2231

D-C1.3

Use and handling of deck and cargo-handling gear and equipment:

  1. access arrangements, hatches and hatch covers, ramps, side/bow/stern doors or elevators
  2. pipeline systems - bilge and ballast suctions and wells
  3. cranes, derricks, winches

CC-MANT
MT-2231
MT-3151
MT-3261

D-C1.4

Knowledge of hoisting and dipping flags and the main single-flag signals. (A, B, G, H, O, P, Q)

MT-2231

Apply occupational health and safety precautions

D-C2.1

Working knowledge of safe working practices and personal shipboard safety including:

  1. working aloft
  2. working over the side
  3. working in enclosed spaces
  4. permit to work systems
  5. line handling
  6. lifting techniques and methods of preventing back injury
  7. electrical safety
  8. mechanical safety
  9. chemical and biohazard safety
  10. personal safety equipment

CC-MANT
EN-1112
MT-1121

Apply precautions and contribute to the prevention of pollution of the marine environment

D-C3.1

Knowledge of the precautions to be taken to prevent pollution of the marine environment

ST-0999M

D-C3.2

Knowledge of the use and operation of anti-pollution equipment

ST-0999M

D-C3.3

Knowledge of the approved methods for disposal of marine pollutants

ST-0999M

Operate survival craft and rescue boats

D-C4.1

Knowledge of the operation of survival craft and rescue boats, their launching appliances and arrangements, and their equipment

MT-1231

D-C4.2

Knowledge of survival at sea techniques

MT-1121

Function

Maintenance and repair at the support level

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Location(s)

Contribute to shipboard maintenance and repair

D-D1.1

Ability to use painting, lubrication and cleaning materials and equipment

CC-MANT

D-D1.2

Ability to understand and execute routine maintenance and repair procedures

CC-MANT

D-D1.3

Knowledge of surface preparation techniques

CC-MANT

D-D1.4

Understanding manufacturer’s safety guidelines and shipboard instructions

CC-MANT

D-D1.5

Knowledge of safe disposal of waste materials

CC-MANT

D-D1.6

Knowledge of the application, maintenance and use of hand and power tools

ST-0999E