NVIC 14-14 Task 4.1.A

Contribute to the safe operation of deck equipment and machinery

ABD-C1.1 Knowledge of deck equipment, including function and uses of valves and pumps, hoists, cranes, booms, and related equipment

On board ship, or in a laboratory, when given a list of a vessel’s deck equipment by a Qualified Assessor,

the candidate describes the operation of deck equipment, including functions and uses of valves, pumps, hoists, cranes, booms, and related equipment.

The candidate’s description includes:

1. Proper use of personal safety equipment;
2. Safety procedures when working with or near valves, pumps, hoists, cranes, booms, and related equipment; and

3. Limitations of the valves, pumps, hoists, cranes, booms, and related equipment including, but not limited to:

   a. Safe working loads;

   b. Rigging; and

   c. Fairleads and swing arcs.