ABE Task 9.1.B

Precautions to prevent pollution of the marine environment

In order to satisfy NVIC 18-14 Task 9.1.B , MMA students must:

STCW Competence	Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency
Apply precautions and contribute to the prevention of pollution of the marine environment	ABE-C3.1 Knowledge of the precautions to be taken to prevent pollution of the marine environment

Condition	Behavior	Standard
On a vessel or in a laboratory or workshop,	the candidate describes knowledge of the precautions to be taken to prevent pollution of the marine environment.	The candidate describes: Collection, sorting, storage, and estimating the amount of garbage onboard Preparations for preventing or controlling pollutants due to the transfer of cargo, fuel, or passengers Transferring garbage ashore for disposal Making rounds of areas which are under the responsibility of the engine department for pollution prevention and control; and 5. Awareness of the function of the following: a. Marine Sanitation Device (MSD) b. Oily water separator and bilge cleanliness c. Ballast water management d. Incinerator e. Emission controls; and f. Vessel General Permit (VGP).

Condition

Behavior

Standard

On a vessel or in a laboratory or workshop,

the candidate describes knowledge of the precautions to be taken to prevent pollution of the marine environment.

The candidate describes:

Collection, sorting, storage, and estimating the amount of garbage onboard
Preparations for preventing or controlling pollutants due to the transfer of cargo, fuel, or passengers
Transferring garbage ashore for disposal
Making rounds of areas which are under the responsibility of the engine department for pollution prevention and control; and 5. Awareness of the function of the following: a. Marine Sanitation Device (MSD) b. Oily water separator and bilge cleanliness c. Ballast water management d. Incinerator e. Emission controls; and f. Vessel General Permit (VGP).