ABD Task 4.3.A

Demonstrate operation of deck equipment, including hatches, watertight doors, ports, and related equipment

In order to satisfy NVIC 14-14 Task 4.3.A , MMA students must:

STCW Competence	Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency
Contribute to the safe operation of deck equipment and machinery	ABD-C1.1 Knowledge of deck equipment, including hatches, watertight doors, ports, and related equipment

Condition	Behavior	Standard
On board ship or in a laboratory,	the candidate demonstrates the safe operation of deck equipment, including hatches, watertight doors, ports, and related equipment.	The candidate demonstrates the safe operation of hatches, watertight doors, ports, and related equipment including: Use of dogs and other securing devices; Maintenance of sealing material and knife edges to create a watertight seal; Inspection and repair of gouges, fractures, and other damage that may affect the strength or watertight integrity of the opening; Normal operating position of the ship’s watertight openings when at sea; and Normal operating position of the ship’s watertight openings when in port.

Condition

Behavior

Standard

On board ship or in a laboratory,

the candidate demonstrates the safe operation of deck equipment, including hatches, watertight doors, ports, and related equipment.

The candidate demonstrates the safe operation of hatches, watertight doors, ports, and related equipment including:

Use of dogs and other securing devices;
Maintenance of sealing material and knife edges to create a watertight seal;
Inspection and repair of gouges, fractures, and other damage that may affect the strength or watertight integrity of the opening;
Normal operating position of the ship’s watertight openings when at sea; and
Normal operating position of the ship’s watertight openings when in port.