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Manoeuvre a vessel up to 80 metres

Manoeuvre a vessel up to 80 metres

Unit of competency
National Code
MARK009
State Code
OCH37
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/10/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/04/2021
Field of Education
031705 - Marine Craft Operation
Original Release Date
09/04/2021
Nominal Hours
21
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manoeuvre a vessel less than 80 metres.This includes manoeuvring vessel in normal conditions, manoeuvring vessel in adverse weather conditions, manoeuvring vessel in emergencies, and towing and being towed.This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in the capacity of Master on a range of vessels less than 80 metres.This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in the capacity of:Master of a commercial vessel less than 35 metres in length within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ)Master of a vessel less than 80 metres in length in inshore watersChief Mate or deck watchkeeper on a vessel less than 80 metres in length within the EEZ.Licensing/Regulatory InformationLegislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this unit. This unit is one of the requirements to obtain Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification as a Master of a commercial vessel less than 80 metres in length as defined in the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Manoeuvre vessel in normal conditions
  • 1.1 Features of vessel that relate to its handling characteristics are recognised
  • 1.2 Adequate resources are organised prior to and during operations
  • 1.3 Details of manoeuvres are communicated to relevant personnel clearly and concisely using standard maritime vocabulary
  • 1.4 Situational awareness is maintained to ensure safe manoeuvres
  • 1.5 Manoeuvres are completed in relevant conditions of tide and wind to meet passage requirements
  • 1.6 Propulsion equipment is used and monitored to assist in completing manoeuvres safely
  • 1.7 Appropriate alterations to vessel heading and power are made in response to operational environment
  • 1.8 Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering systems are not exceeded
2 Manoeuvre vessel in adverse weather conditions
  • 2.1 Nature of adverse weather conditions is identified and implications for vessel operations are evaluated
  • 2.2 Preparations are made and required precautions are taken to minimise risk and damage to vessel, personnel and time loss on passage
  • 2.3 Manoeuvres are adjusted to allow for weather and sea conditions, and to keep vessel in safe water
  • 2.4 Propulsion equipment is used and monitored to assist in completing actions safely
  • 2.5 Heading is maintained within acceptable limits
  • 2.6 Appropriate allowance is made for effects of deadweight, draft, trim, speed and underwater keel clearances during turning circles and stopping distance
  • 2.7 Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded
  • 2.8 Situational awareness is maintained at all times to review actions and ensure safety of vessel
3 Manoeuvre vessel in emergencies
  • 3.1 Nature of emergency is established and required action is determined
  • 3.2 Risks to vessel and safety of persons onboard are assessed and safety of required action is confirmed
  • 3.3 Details of action are communicated to relevant personnel clearly and concisely using standard maritime vocabulary
  • 3.4 Appropriate manoeuvres are made during emergency to maintain safety of vessel and those onboard, and any other vessels or persons involved
  • 3.5 Propulsion equipment is used and monitored to assist in completing actions safely
  • 3.6 Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded
  • 3.7 Special handling techniques are correctly applied during launching of boats or life rafts and rescues of persons overboard
4 Tow and be towed
  • 4.1 Preparations for towing are safely made according to established nautical practice
  • 4.2 Correct towing procedures and precautions are applied when towing and being towed
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WH866 MARK003 Manoeuvre a vessel up to 80 metres Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFE71 MARK013 Manoeuvre a vessel up to 100 metres Unit of competency