NVIC 14-14 Task 4.4.B

Contribute to the safe operation of deck equipment and machinery

ABD-C1.1 Knowledge of deck equipment, including fiber and wire ropes, cables and chains, including their construction, use, markings, maintenance, and proper stowage

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

the candidate describes the safe use and maintenance of synthetic lines.

The candidate’s description includes:

1. PPE and safe working practices;
2. Difference between nylon, polypropylene, polyethylene and aramid line;
3. Difference between laid line and braided line;
4. Warning signs that synthetic lines are about to part;
5. Proper stowage of synthetic lines;
6. Maintenance of synthetic lines; and
7. Limitations in the use of synthetic lines.