ABD Task 2.2.C

Describe characteristics and function of deck fittings

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 14-14 Task 2.2.C , MMA students must:

NVIC Method

See NVIC method.

STCW Competence Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Contribute to berthing, anchoring and other mooring operations

ABD-A2.1 Working knowledge of the mooring system and related procedures, including the capacities, safe working loads, and breaking strengths of mooring equipment, including mooring wires, synthetic and fiber lines, winches, anchor windlasses, capstans, bitts, chocks, and bollards
Condition Behavior Standard

On board a ship, when questioned by a Qualified Assessor,

the candidate describes the characteristics and function of deck fittings.

The candidate’s description includes the use of fittings on deck including:

  1. Bitts:

    a. Single bitt;

    b. H-bitt; and

    c. Cruciform bitt;

  2. Cleats;

  3. Padeyes;

  4. Bollards;

  5. Chocks; and

  6. Towing pad.