NVIC 18-14 Task 9.2.A

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

ABE-C3.2 Knowledge of the use and operation of anti- pollution equipment

On a vessel or in a laboratory or workshop, given the indicated equipment,

the candidate demonstrates knowledge of the use of anti- pollution equipment.

The candidate describes the use of anti-pollution equipment aboard ship, including the location and use of:

1. Sorbents aboard the ship and the types of spills that the sorbents are effective on
2. Booms aboard the ship and the types of spills that the booms are effective on
3. Plugs, caps, flanges, and other equipment that can be used to stop leaks in the cargo, ballast, bunker, etc. systems.