NVIC Method

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STCW Competence Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Apply precautions and contribute to the prevention of pollution of the marine environment

ABD-C3.1 Knowledge of the precautions to be taken to prevent pollution of the marine environment

Condition Behavior Standard

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

the candidate describes the precautions to be taken to prevent pollution of the marine environment.


The candidate’s description includes:

  1. Collection, sorting by type, storage of garbage on board;
  2. Deck preparations for preventing or controlling pollutants due to the transfer of cargo, fuel, or passengers;
  3. Transferring garbage ashore for disposal; and
  4. Making rounds of areas that are under the responsibility of the deck department for pollution prevention and control.

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 14-14 Task 6.1.B , MMA students must:

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