RFPEW Task 1.3.A

Pump out bilges

In order to satisfy NVIC 07-14 Task 1.3.A , MMA students must:

STCW Competence	Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency
Carry out a watch routine appropriate to the duties of a rating forming part of an engine-room watch.	RFPEW-A1.4 Basic environmental protection procedures

Condition	Behavior	Standard
On a vessel, on a simulator, or in a laboratory,	the candidate pumps the bilges to the holding tanks from one of the following locations: Shaft alley; Engine room; Cargo hold. All The assessment applies to all RFPEW endorsements.	The candidate: Correctly lines up the bilge system and pumps the bilges dry to the correct holding tank in accordance with ship’s procedures; Provides tank-level data and start/stop times to the officer-in- charge of the engine watch; and Takes proper action to prevent safety and pollution violations.

Condition

Behavior

Standard

On a vessel, on a simulator, or in a laboratory,

the candidate pumps the bilges to the holding tanks from one of the following locations: Shaft alley; Engine room; Cargo hold.

The candidate:

Correctly lines up the bilge system and pumps the bilges dry to the correct holding tank in accordance with ship’s procedures;
Provides tank-level data and start/stop times to the officer-in- charge of the engine watch; and
Takes proper action to prevent safety and pollution violations.