ABD Task 4.11.A

Trace out and describe a piping system

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 14-14 Task 4.11.A , MMA students must:

NVIC Method

See NVIC method.

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 pipeline systems – bilge and ballast suctions and wells
Condition Behavior Standard

On board ship, or in a laboratory,

the candidate traces out and describes a piping system specified by the assessor.

The candidate’s description includes:

  1. Purpose of the system traced;
  2. Location of the valves to be used to normally start and shutdown the system;
  3. Location of the valves to be used in the event of an emergency shutdown of the system, including emergency shutdown devices;
  4. Manual operation of each type of valve in that system, both locally and remotely operated;
  5. Manual operation of any in-tank measuring devices;
  6. Probable location of any leakage, what form that leakage may take, onboard notification procedures, and what precautions are to be followed;
  7. Any topping off procedures that are followed; and
  8. Any stripping procedures that are followed.