ABE Task 9.2.A

Use of anti-pollution equipment

In order to satisfy NVIC 18-14 Task 9.2.A , MMA students must:

STCW Competence	Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency
Apply precautions and contribute to the prevention of pollution of the marine environment	ABE-C3.2 Knowledge of the use and operation of anti- pollution equipment

Condition	Behavior	Standard
On a vessel or in a laboratory or workshop, given the indicated equipment,	the candidate demonstrates knowledge of the use of anti- pollution equipment.	The candidate describes the use of anti-pollution equipment aboard ship, including the location and use of: Sorbents aboard the ship and the types of spills that the sorbents are effective on Booms aboard the ship and the types of spills that the booms are effective on Plugs, caps, flanges, and other equipment that can be used to stop leaks in the cargo, ballast, bunker, etc. systems.

Condition

Behavior

Standard

On a vessel or in a laboratory or workshop, given the indicated equipment,

the candidate demonstrates knowledge of the use of anti- pollution equipment.

The candidate describes the use of anti-pollution equipment aboard ship, including the location and use of:

Sorbents aboard the ship and the types of spills that the sorbents are effective on
Booms aboard the ship and the types of spills that the booms are effective on
Plugs, caps, flanges, and other equipment that can be used to stop leaks in the cargo, ballast, bunker, etc. systems.