ABD Task 4.10.A

Demonstrate use of cargo-handling gear and equipment access arrangements

In order to satisfy NVIC 14-14 Task 4.10.A , MMA students must:

STCW Competence	Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency
Contribute to the safe operation of deck equipment and machinery	ABD-C1.3 Use and handling of deck and cargo-handling gear and equipment access arrangements, hatches and hatch covers, ramps, side/bow/stern doors, or elevators

Condition	Behavior	Standard
On board ship, or in a laboratory,	the candidate demonstrates the use of cargo-handling gear and equipment access arrangements.	The candidate demonstrates the use of onboard cargo handling gear and access arrangements including: Inspecting the equipment to be used to ensuring that it is in good operating condition; Performing any rigging and ensuring that all of the related equipment is readily available; Releasing the dogs or other securing arrangement; Opening the access way; Installing or set any safety equipment and other equipment normally used when the access is open; Demonstrating the use of the open access; Securing the access to its “at sea” position; Checking for water tightness as specified in the vessel’s operations procedures; and Stowing all equipment.

Condition

Behavior

Standard

On board ship, or in a laboratory,

the candidate demonstrates the use of cargo-handling gear and equipment access arrangements.

The candidate demonstrates the use of onboard cargo handling gear and access arrangements including:

Inspecting the equipment to be used to ensuring that it is in good operating condition;
Performing any rigging and ensuring that all of the related equipment is readily available;
Releasing the dogs or other securing arrangement;
Opening the access way;
Installing or set any safety equipment and other equipment normally used when the access is open;
Demonstrating the use of the open access;
Securing the access to its “at sea” position;
Checking for water tightness as specified in the vessel’s operations procedures; and
Stowing all equipment.