OICNW Task 11.4.A

Causes of corrosion in cargo spaces and ballast tanks

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 12-14 Task 11.4.A , MMA students must:

NVIC Method

See NVIC method.

STCW Competence Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Inspect and report defects and damage to cargo spaces, hatch covers and ballast tanks

OICNW-B2.4 State the causes of corrosion in cargo spaces and ballast tanks and how corrosion can be identified and prevented

Condition Behavior Standard

On a vessel or in a laboratory, when asked to describe the causes of corrosion in cargo spaces and ballast tanks and how corrosion can be identified and prevented,

the candidate describes the causes of corrosion in cargo spaces and ballast tanks and how corrosion can be identified and prevented.


The candidate’s description correctly describes the causes of and procedures for prevention of corrosion.