NVIC Method

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STCW Competence Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Contribute to berthing, anchoring and other mooring operations

ABD-A2.1 Working knowledge of the mooring system and related procedures, including the function of mooring and tug lines and how each line functions as part of an overall system

Condition Behavior Standard

On board ship or in a laboratory, when questioned by a Qualified Assessor,

the candidate describes the characteristics of mooring equipment.


The candidate’s description includes the safe practices involving mooring wires, synthetic, and fiber lines, winches, anchor windlasses, capstans, bitts, chocks, and bollards.

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 14-14 Task 2.1.B , MMA students must: