ABE Task 9.3.A

Waste generation and disposal

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 18-14 Task 9.3.A , MMA students must:

NVIC Method

See NVIC method.

STCW Competence Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Apply precautions and contribute to the prevention of pollution of the marine environment

ABE-C3.3 Knowledge of the approved methods for disposal of marine pollutants
Condition Behavior Standard

On a vessel or in a laboratory or workshop,

the candidate identifies and describes the expected types of waste generated by a pollution incident and describe the proper way to dispose of the waste.

The candidate identifies and describes the expected types of waste that could be generated and describes the proper manner of collection and storage so that the pollution potential of that waste is minimized, including:

  1. Contaminated rags
  2. Contaminated booms
  3. Garbage
  4. Damaged drums
  5. Contaminated sorbents; and
  6. Other contaminated material specific to the type of vessel the assessment is performed on.