OICNW Task 12.1.A

Pollution prevention precautions

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 12-14 Task 12.1.A , MMA students must:

NVIC Method

See NVIC method.

STCW Competence Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Ensure compliance with pollution prevention requirements

OICNW-C1.1 Prevention of pollution of the marine environment and anti-pollution procedures

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

Condition Behavior Standard

On a vessel or in a laboratory, when asked to describe pollution prevention procedures,

the candidate describes appropriate pollution prevention procedures.


The candidate’s description includes:

  1. Procedures for monitoring shipboard operations and ensuring compliance with MARPOL requirements are fully observed; and

  2. Actions to ensure that a positive environmental reputation is maintained.