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Manage fuel systems

Manage fuel systems

Unit of competency
National Code
MARC040
State Code
OAB77
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
22/11/2024
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/12/2018
Field of Education
031701 - Maritime Engineering
Original Release Date
06/12/2018
Nominal Hours
25
Description
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan refuelling
  • 1.1 Fuel tanks are dipped to establish current level of fuel
  • 1.2 Amount of fuel on board vessel is calculated and positioning of fuel is determined
  • 1.3 Impact of refuelling on vessel safety is determined
  • 1.4 Fuel is ordered according to organisational procedures
2 Prepare vessel for refuelling
  • 2.1 Vessel is positioned and secured for refuelling
  • 2.2 Refuelling equipment is correctly deployed according to organisational procedures
  • 2.3 Communication between all people involved in refuelling procedures is established
  • 2.4 Tank valves are opened as necessary and refuelling operations are performed according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 2.5 Tanks are dipped to ensure correct amount of fuel has been received
3 Complete refuelling operations
  • 3.1 Shutdown procedures are conducted according to organisational procedures
  • 3.2 Refuelling equipment is secured according to organisational procedures
  • 3.3 Refuelling records are completed according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 3.4 Malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage to refuelling equipment are recorded according to organisational procedures
4 Manage an emergency
  • 4.1 Appropriate response is made to emergency situation according to organisational procedures
  • 4.2 Personnel are correctly notified and their activities are managed to ensure their safety according to organisational procedures
  • 4.3 Waste containment measures are implemented to protect the environment
  • 4.4 Appropriate authorities are notified when required
  • 4.5 Incident is recorded according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WH815 MARC008 Manage fuel systems Unit of competency