ABE Task 7.2.A

Safety guidelines and shipboard instructions

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 18-14 Task 7.2.A , MMA students must:

NVIC Method

See NVIC method.

STCW Competence Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Contribute to shipboard maintenance and repair

ABE-B1.5 Understanding manufacturer's safety guidelines and shipboard instructions

Condition Behavior Standard

On a vessel or in a laboratory or workshop, when using indicated materials and equipment,

the candidate demonstrates knowledge of safety guidelines and shipboard instructions.


The candidate locates and describes:

  1. Lock Out / Tag Out procedures
  2. MSDS
  3. Vessel manuals (machinery and equipment, operational, etc); and
  4. Standing safety orders from the Captain and Chief Engineer.