NVIC 14-14 Task 4.6.A

Contribute to the safe operation of deck equipment and machinery

ABD-C1.1 Knowledge of deck equipment, including ability to operate anchoring equipment under various conditions, such as anchoring, weighing anchor, securing for sea, and in emergencies

On board ship or in a laboratory, during an anchoring operation,

the candidate demonstrates the use of anchoring equipment under various conditions.

The candidate demonstrates the use of anchoring equipment including:

1. The anchor windlass:

   a. Placing in gear;

   b. Taking out of gear;

   c. Use during mooring operations; and

   d. Use of brake (when heaving mooring lines or for anchor operations);

2. Riding pawl;
3. Wildcat;
4. Hawse pipe;
5. Chain locker;
6. Anchor chain attachments (e.g., padeye and pin, shackle);
7. Spill pipe;
8. Stripping bar (pawl);
9. Warping head;
10. Anchor swivel;
11. Anchor chain washing operations;
12. Chain stoppers, wire pendants, devil’s claws for securing the chain;
13. Vessel security equipment (e.g., hawse pipe covers); and
14. Personnel safety.