NVIC 14-14 Task 6.3.A

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

ABD-C3.3 Knowledge of the approved methods for disposal of marine pollutants

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

the candidate lists the expected types of waste that could be generated aboard the vessel and describes the proper manner of collection and storage so that the pollution potential of that waste is minimized.

The candidate’s description includes:

1. Contaminated rags;
2. Contaminated booms;
3. Garbage;
4. Damaged drums;
5. Contaminated sorbents; and
6. Other contaminated material specific to the type of vessel the assessment is performed on.