NVIC 17-14 Task 5.2.C

Operate fuel, lubrication, ballast and other pumping systems and associated control systems

OICEW-A5.2 Operation of pumping systems:

Operation of bilge, ballast and cargo pumping systems

On a vessel of at least 1,000 HP, on a simulator, or in a laboratory,

the candidate plans for and conducts a deballasting of double-bottom or wing tanks.

The candidate performs the following actions, and describes them as they are performed:

1. Lines up the ballast pump suction manifold and/or suction piping to take a suction on the ballast-tank fill and drain manifold;

2. Lines up the ballast-pump discharge manifold to direct flow of sea water overboard;

3. Lines up the ballast-tank fill and drain manifold to drain those ballast tanks as directed;

4. Starts the ballast pump;

5. Stops the ballast pump when tanks are emptied;

6. Restores the ballast system piping to normal; and

7. Takes proper action to prevent safety and pollution violations.