NVIC 14-14 Task 2.2.C

Contribute to berthing, anchoring and other mooring operations

ABD-A2.1 Working knowledge of the mooring system and related procedures, including the capacities, safe working loads, and breaking strengths of mooring equipment, including mooring wires, synthetic and fiber lines, winches, anchor windlasses, capstans, bitts, chocks, and bollards

On board a ship, when questioned by a Qualified Assessor,

the candidate describes the characteristics and function of deck fittings.

The candidate’s description includes the use of fittings on deck including:

1. Bitts:

   a. Single bitt;

   b. H-bitt; and

   c. Cruciform bitt;

2. Cleats;
3. Padeyes;
4. Bollards;
5. Chocks; and
6. Towing pad.