PSSR Task 6.2.B

Explains why procedures must be followed to safeguard the marine environment

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 08-14 Task 6.2.B , MMA students must:

NVIC Method

See NVIC method.

STCW Competence Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Take precautions to prevent pollution of the marine environment.

PSSR-X2.2 Know the basic environmental protection procedures.
Condition Behavior Standard

When asked to explain why operational procedures must be followed to safeguard the marine environment,

the candidate explains in writing why operational procedures must be followed to safeguard the marine environment based on appropriate tenets of MARPOL.

The candidate explains in writing (or selects an answer that describes) why operational procedures must be followed to safeguard the marine environment by stating (or selecting) one or more of the following concepts:

  1. Because the law requires it;
  2. Operational procedures reflect how the ship systems need to operate to comply with the law; or
  3. Operational procedures are designed to take the “guess work” out of safeguarding the marine environment.