NVIC Method

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STCW Competence Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Contribute to the safe operation of deck equipment and machinery

ABD-C1.1 Knowledge of deck equipment, including function and uses of winches, windlasses, capstans, and related equipment

Condition Behavior Standard

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 safe operation of deck equipment, including functions and uses of winches, windlasses, capstans, and related equipment.


The candidate’s description includes:

  1. Proper use of personal safety equipment;
  2. Safety procedures when working with or near winches, windlasses, capstans; and related equipment; and
  3. Limitations of the winches, windlasses, and capstans including, but not limited to:

    a. Safe working loads;

    b. Rigging; and

    c. Fairleads and swing arcs.

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 14-14 Task 4.2.A , MMA students must: