ABLE SEAFARER DECK – TABLE II / 5CompetenceContribute toberthing,anchoringand othermooring
operations

Minimum Assessment Exercises for Ratings as Able Seafarer Deck

ASSESSMENT SCENARIO FUNCTION 1 – NAVIGATION AT THE SUPPORT LEVEL(ANNEX IV-A)
KUP
Criteria ofSimulation
Assessment Outcome
Ratings
Evaluation
Title
1. Working
 Operations
 The candidate should have beenknowledge of thearecarriedable to demonstrate knowledge
mooring system andoutinof :related procedures,
accordance
1. Preparationa. preparation for
Pass or Failincluding:
withfor berthingberthing/alongside by the use of
establishedmooring lines with its functions of.1 the function ofsafety
each line as part of overallmooring and tug
practices andsystemlines and how eachequipment
line functions as part
operatingof an overall system
instructions
b. preparation forunberthing/unmooring by the
2. Preparation
Pass or Fail.2 the capacities,
use of mooring lines with itsfor
safe working loads
functions of each line as part ofunberthingand
breaking
overall system and securing
strengths of mooring
mooring equipment
equipment, including
mooring
wires,
synthetic and fibrelines,winches,anchor windlasses,
Pass or Fail
3. Identificationc. identifications of the number ofcapstans,
bitts,
ofnumberof
shacklestobe
usedduringchocks and bollards
shacklesanchorage.3 the procedures
and order of events

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Equipment
Required

Mooring wincheswith
forward and aftstation or its
equivalent

Mooring winches
system with forward
and aft station or its
equivalent

Anchor chain
showing marks forshackles or its
equivalent

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Competence

KUPfor making fast andletting go mooring
and tug lines andwires,
includingtowing lines.4 the procedures
and order of events
for the use ofanchors in various
operations
2. Working
knowledge of theprocedures andorder of events
associated withmooring to a buoy orbuoys

Minimum Assessment Exercises for Ratings as Able Seafarer Deck
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Criteria ofSimulation
Assessment Outcome
Ratings
Evaluation
Title
4. Preparations
for making
fast andletting go tuglines andwires

5. Preparations
for themooringarrangement
andidentificationof snap backsystemd. the procedures and orders ofevents for making fast andletting go tug lines and wires
including the figure of eight
method and stoppere. arrangement of typical mooring
operation either forward or aftstation including the snap backsystemf.
6. Preparations
for themooring to abuoy or buoys

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the procedures on thepreparation for picking up
mooring hawser, use ofmessenger, picking up lines forrunning cables and use of chafe
chains, gears and marker buoys

Pass or Fail

Pass or Fail

Pass or FailEquipment
RequiredTug line or wires,stopper and bitts or
its equivalent

Mooring equipment
including synthetic or
fiber mooring lines,
fairleads, bitts,
chocks and bollard or
its equivalent

Mooring equipment
including synthetic or
fiber mooring lines,
mooringbuoysincluding theassociatedequipment or its
equivalent

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the handlingof cargo andstores

Minimum Assessment Exercises for Ratings as Able Seafarer Deck

ASSESSMENT SCENARIO FUNCTION 2 – CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE AT THE SUPPORT LEVEL(ANNEX IV-A)
KUP
Criteria of
Simulation
Assessment OutcomeRatings
Evaluation
Title
1. Knowledge of Cargoandprocedures for safe
storeshandling, stowage
operations andand securing ofcarried out in
The candidate should have beencargoes and stores,
accordance with
Recognition onable to demonstrate knowledge of :includingestablishedthe markings on a. the recognition of marks on thedangerous,
Pass or Failsafetycontainers
containers including labels andhazardous andprocedures andplacards of IMDG classes
harmful substancesequipment
and liquies
operating
instructions
2.
Basicknowledge of andprecautions toobserve inconnection withparticular types ofcargo andidentification of
IMDG labelling The handling of
dangerous,
hazardous andharmful cargoesorstorescomplies withestablishedsafety practices

Equipment
RequiredMarks ondummy/replicacargocontainers or its
equivalent including
labels and placardsof IMDG classes

Stowage andSegregation ofdangerous
goods

b. the stowage and segregation ofdangerous goods in accordancewith IMDG CodePass or Fail

Dummy/replica ofcargo containerboxes including
labels and placardsof IMDG classes

Identification ofDangerous
goods on thecargo planc. identification of dangerous goodson the cargo plan by its bay, tierand row

Pass or Fail

Cargo plan withdangerous cargolegends

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Competence

Minimum Assessment Exercises for Ratings as Able Seafarer Deck

ASSESSMENT SCENARIO FUNCTION 2 – CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE AT THE SUPPORT LEVEL(ANNEX IV-A)
KUP
Criteria ofSimulation
Assessment OutcomeRatings
Evaluation
Title

1. Lashing
andunlashingofcontainers

d. lashing and unlashing ofcontainers by its correct
procedures in a multiple tiers

2. Securing ofpaintdrums or
ship’sstorese. securing of paint drums or
ship’s stores by the use ofdifferent securing equipment ortools

3. Handling of
dangerous,
hazardous
andharmful
stores or
cargoes inthe event ofleaks andspills

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the safety procedures on
handling of dangerous,
hazardous and harmful stores or
cargoes in the event of leaks
and spills

Pass or FailPass or Fail

Pass or FailEquipment
Required
Dummy/replica ofcargo containers orits equivalent withlashing equipment
such as short andlong rods, pad eyes,twistlocks, fittings,
turn buckles andspanner used for
securing containers
Paint drums or its
equivalent withlashing equipmentused such as chainor pelican hook forsecuring containers

Protective Chemical
suit or its equivalent

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CompetenceContribute tothe safe
operation ofdeckequipmentandmachinery

Minimum Assessment Exercises for Ratings as Able Seafarer Deck

ASSESSMENT SCENARIO FUNCTION 3 – CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP
AND CARE FOR PERSONS ON BOARD AT THE SUPPORT LEVEL(ANNEX IV-A)
KUP
Criteria ofSimulation
Assessment Outcome
Ratings
Evaluation
Title
1. Knowledge
 Operations
areof deck
carriedoutin
equipment,
accordance withincluding:established safety.1 function
practicesandand uses ofequipment
valves andoperatingpumps,
instructions
The candidate should have been
hoistsable to demonstrate knowledge
cranes,1. Identification
Pass or Failof :cranes,of the color
boomandcodes ofa. the identification of the color
relatedvalvescodes of valves and its uses
equipment

Equipment
RequiredDiagrams of valves
and its color codes.2 function
and uses ofwinches,
windlasses,
capstans
and related
equipment.3 hatches,watertightdoors, ports
and related
equipment.4 fibre and2. Construction,use,markings,maintenanceand proper
stowage ofwiresb. the construction, use, markings,
maintenance and proper
stowage of wires

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Pass or FailWires, Verniercalipher

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wire ropes,
cables andchains,
includingtheirconstruction,use,markings,maintenanceand proper
stowage.5 ability touse
andunderstandbasic signals
fortheoperation ofequipment,
includingwinches,
windlasses,
cranes andhoists.6 ability tooperateanchoringequipment
undervariousconditions,suchasanchoring,weighing

Minimum Assessment Exercises for Ratings as Able Seafarer Deck

ASSESSMENT SCENARIO FUNCTION 3 – CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP
AND CARE FOR PERSONS ON BOARD AT THE SUPPORT LEVEL(ANNEX IV-A)
Criteria of
Simulation
Assessment Outcome
Ratings
Evaluation
Title

 Communications
withintheoperator’s area of
responsibility are
consistently
successful

 Equipment
operation is safely
carriedoutin
accordance withestablishedprocedures

3. Takecharge oflifting
appliancesin the roleof signaller

4. Preparation for letting
go andheaving
up anchor

Page 6 of 12c. The signalling when lifting acargo to the crane driverd. the procedures and orders ofevents for the use of anchor inletting go or heaving up
anchorEquipment
Required

Pass or Fail
Crane or its
equivalent(Mechanical orSimulator based)

Pass or FailAnchor windlass or
its equivalent

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Competence

KUP
anchor,securing forsea, and in
emergencies
2. Knowledgeof the following
procedures andability to:.1 rig andunrig
bosun’schairs andstaging.2 rig and
unrig
pilot
ladders,
hoists,rat
guards andgangways.3 use marlin
spikeseamanshipskills,including theproper useofknots,
splices andstoppers

Minimum Assessment Exercises for Ratings as Able Seafarer Deck

ASSESSMENT SCENARIO FUNCTION 3 – CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP
AND CARE FOR PERSONS ON BOARD AT THE SUPPORT LEVEL(ANNEX IV-A)
Criteria ofSimulation
Assessment Outcome
Ratings
Evaluation
Title

Equipment
Required Demonstrate theproper methods for
rigging
andunrigging
inaccordance withsafe
industry
practice Demonstrate thepropercreationand use of knots,
splices, stoppers,
whipping, servings
as well as proper
canvas handling

Set of Stages
5. Rigging
andunriggingof stages
with safety
practicese. the procedures on
how to rig and unrigthestages
inaccordance with safe
industry practice

Pass or Fail

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deck andcargo-handlinggear andequipment:.1
accessarrangements, hatches
and
hatch
covers,ramps,
side/bow/ste
rn doors orelevators.2
pipelinesystems –bilge
andballastsuctions andwells.3
cranes,derrick,
winches

Minimum Assessment Exercises for Ratings as Able Seafarer Deck

ASSESSMENT SCENARIO FUNCTION 3 – CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP
AND CARE FOR PERSONS ON BOARD AT THE SUPPORT LEVEL(ANNEX IV-A)
Criteria of
Simulation
Assessment Outcome
Ratings
Evaluation
Title

Equipment
Required Demonstrate theproper
useofblocks and tackles
 Demonstrate theproper methods forhandlinglines,wires, cables andchainsf.
6. Operate
hoists, cranes
and booms

The procedures on
how to operate thecrane by lifting cargoor stores in one place
to the other (blindarea)

Pass or Fail

Crane or its
equivalent(Mechanical orSimulator based)

4. Knowledgeof hoisting anddipping flagsand the main
single-flagsignals (A, B,G, H, O, P, Q)

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CompetenceApplyoccupational
health andsafety
precautions

Minimum Assessment Exercises for Ratings as Able Seafarer Deck

ASSESSMENT SCENARIO FUNCTION 3 – CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP
AND CARE FOR PERSONS ON BOARD AT THE SUPPORT LEVEL(ANNEX IV-A)
KUP
Criteria of
Simulation
Assessment Outcome
Ratings
Evaluation
Title
1. Knowledge of
1. The safety
The candidate shouldsafe working
procedure
have been able topractices ands whendemonstratepersonal shipboard
working
Pass or Failknowledge of :safety including:over sidewith thea. The safety procedures.1 working aloft
use ofwhen working aloft
bosun’s.2 working overchair
the side.3 working in
enclosed spaces.4 permit to worksystem

 Preparationon
workingover side

Equipment
Required

Safety Checklist,
safety harness, fallarrester, bosun chairor stage

2. Preparation
on working
in enclosed
spacesb. The safety procedures
when working in
enclosed spaces

Pass or FailMaterials used in theChecklist, enclosed
space

3. Preparation
on working
over sidec. The safety
procedures whenworking over sidewith the use of stage

Pass or Fail

Safety Checklist,
safety harness, fallarrester and stage.5 line handling.6 lifting
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KUP

ASSESSMENT SCENARIO FUNCTION 3 – CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP
AND CARE FOR PERSONS ON BOARD AT THE SUPPORT LEVEL(ANNEX IV-A)
Criteria of
Simulation
Assessment Outcome
Ratings
Evaluation
Title.8 mechanicalsafety.9 chemical andbiohazard safety.10 personalsafetyequipment

Minimum Assessment Exercises for Ratings as Able Seafarer Deck

4. Lifting
techniques andmethodsofpreventing
backinjury

d. The safety
procedures on theproper lifting
techniques of heavy
loaded box or big box

5. Preparation
working on
chemicalandbiohazard
safetye. The safety
procedures whenworking over side

6. Identificationof Personalsafetyequipment

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Identification of
Personal safety
equipment and its
usesEquipment
Required

Pass or FailBox with heavy load
and big box or its
equivalent

Pass or FailSaety Checklist,
safety harness, fallarrester, work vest,
and stage

Pass or FailPresentation of thesafety equipment byillustration or actualequipment

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CompetenceContribute to
shipboardmaintenanceand repair

Minimum Assessment Exercises for Ratings as Able Seafarer Deck

ASSESSMENT SCENARIO FUNCTION 4 - MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR AT THE SUPPORT LEVEL(ANNEX IV-A)
KUP
Criteria ofAssessment
Assessment Outcome
Ratings
Evaluation
Title
1. Ability to use
1. Cleaning
 Maintenance andpainting,andrepair activities are The candidate should havelubrication andlubrication ofcarried out inbeen able to demonstratecleaning
machines
Pass or Failaccordance withknowledge of :materials andthroughtechnical, safety anda. application of proper
equipment
greaseprocedural
cleaning and lubricating
harmfulnipples,
specifications
technique to different
blocks,grease nipples of the
2. Ability tochocks,
machine or blocks,understand andfairleads
chocks, fairleads orexecute routine
and otherother moving parts
maintenancemovingand repair
parts
procedures
2. Preparatio
n of
3. Knowledge
surface byof surface
the use ofb. surface preparation by the
Pass or Failpreparation
manualuse of manual chipping
techniqueschipping
hammer, scraper andhammer
powered scaling
4. Understandandequipment
manufacturer’s
poweredsafety guidelines
scalingand shipboard
equipment
instructions
3. Applicationc. application of differentof different
coating sequences
5. Knowledge
coating
according to itsof safe disposal
sequences
Pass or Fail
manufacturer’sof waste
instructions
materials
4. Use ofd. application of proper
Painting
surface preparation on
6. Knowledge
and other
any metal by the use ofof thesurface
Pass or Failpaint spray or its
application,
applicationequivalentmaintenanceequipment

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Equipment
RequiredGrease gun, winches
or other similar
machine installedwith grease nipplesof the machine orblocks, chocks,
fairleads or othermoving parts or its
equivalent

Any surface sufficientfor practicaldemonstration usingchipping hammer,
scrapersand
powered scaling
equipment or its
equivalent

Any surface sufficientfor practicaldemonstration for
painting
Any surface sufficientfor practicaldemonstration for
painting

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Competence

Minimum Assessment Exercises for Ratings as Able Seafarer Deck

ASSESSMENT SCENARIO FUNCTION 4 - MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR AT THE SUPPORT LEVEL(ANNEX IV-A)
KUP
Criteria ofAssessment
Assessment Outcome
Ratings
Evaluation
Titleand use of hand
5. Preparatio
and power tools
n on thecorrect
procedure
Pass or Faile. application of propers for
disposal of the paints
disposal ofresidues, solvent andpaintsweepings
residues,solventandsweepings
6. Assemblyof the partsof the jet
f. Assemble correctly thechisel
Pass or Failparts of the jet chisel

Equipment
Required

paints residues,
solvent andsweepings

jet chisel

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