OICEW Task 10.1.B

Start and secure oily-water separator

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 17-14 Task 10.1.B , MMA students must:

NVIC Method

See NVIC method.

STCW Competence Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Ensure compliance with pollution prevention requirements.

OICEW-D1 Prevention of pollution of the marine environment

Knowledge of the precautions to be taken to prevent pollution of the marine environment

Anti-pollution procedures and all associated equipment

Importance of proactive measures to protect the marine environment
Condition Behavior Standard

On a vessel of at least 1,000 HP, or in a laboratory or workshop,

the candidate puts into service and then secures the oily-water separator/oil content monitor system.


All The assessment is required for all OICEW endorsements regardless of any limitations for propulsion mode and/or vessel equipment.

The candidate:

  1. Describes the vessel’s environmental compliance plan and how it relates to oily-water separator/oil content monitor system;

  2. Ensures that the plan reflects proper sequences of actions are complete, and conforms to the directions and requirements of both the manufacturer’s instructions and ship’s procedures;

  3. Successfully puts into service and secures the oily-water separator/oil content monitor system according to plan;

  4. Correctly describes the actions as they are being performed; and

  5. Takes proper action to prevent safety and pollution violations.