NVIC Method

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STCW Competence Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Apply occupational health and safety precautions

ABD-C2.1 Working knowledge of safe working practices and personal shipboard safety, including working over the side

Condition Behavior Standard

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

the candidate describes safe working practices and personal shipboard safety when working over the side.


The candidate’s description includes:

  1. Awareness of applicable company or regulatory standards;
  2. Knowledge of safe working practices;
  3. Notifying personnel as appropriate;
  4. Obtaining authorization from the appropriate vessel authority before beginning work over the side;
  5. Notifying the officer in charge of the navigational watch (OICNW);
  6. Confirming that all equipment that may create a hazard has been turned off and tagged accordingly;
  7. Confirming that the ship’s motion and weather conditions will remain within safe limits;
  8. Confirming that safety equipment is used and has been checked for operational integrity and suitability for the work to be performed;
  9. Confirming that lanyards are attached to tools (if practical);
  10. Confirming that safety placards in the area have been read and appropriate actions taken; and
  11. Notifying appropriate personnel in addition to the OICNW.

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 14-14 Task 5.2.A , MMA students must:

  • Pass MMA Course ST‑0999D Sea Term I (Deck Portion)