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Manage refuelling

Manage refuelling

Unit of competency
National Code
MARB009
State Code
WH802
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
24/02/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/02/2014
Field of Education
031701 - Maritime Engineering
Original Release Date
04/02/2014
Nominal Hours
12
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manage refuelling and fuel transfer operations.This unit applies to engine workers in the maritime industry working as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal on vessels up to 1500 kW.This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan refuelling or fuel transfer operations
  • 1.1 Fuel tanks are dipped to establish current level of fuel
  • 1.2 Fuel is ordered according to organisational procedures
  • 1.3 Amount and positioning of fuel on board vessel is calculated with reference to tank tables
  • 1.4 Impact of refuelling on safety and operation of vessel is determined and appropriate strategies are implemented
  • 1.5 Local port authorities are informed of vessel location for bunkering operations and duration of bunkering
2 Prepare vessel for refuelling or fuel transfer operations
  • 2.1 Vessel is positioned and secured for refuelling
  • 2.2 All personal protective equipment is accessed and used
  • 2.3 Bunkering equipment is correctly deployed according to organisational procedures
  • 2.4 Safety zone for refuelling process is established and maintained for full duration of operation
  • 2.5 Procedures for refuelling are established with bunker operator and completed lists are checked according to organisation and safety management system (SMS) requirements
  • 2.6 Bunker hose is securely connected to vessel fuel manifold
  • 2.7 Tank valves are opened as necessary and refuelling operations are performed safely according to SMS and regulatory requirements
  • 2.8 Tanks are dipped to ensure correct amount of fuel has been received
  • 2.9 Fuel samples are taken to check quality of fuel received and appropriate action is taken if fuel sample is not to specification
3 Complete refuelling operations
  • 3.1 Shut-down procedures are conducted according to organisational procedures
  • 3.2 Malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage to refuelling equipment are recorded and repairs are organised, according to organisational procedures
  • 3.3 Refuelling equipment is maintained and secured according to organisational procedures
  • 3.4 Refuelling records are completed according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
4 Manage an emergency
  • 4.1 Appropriate response is made to an emergency situation according to organisational procedures
  • 4.2 Safety zone is closed off and isolated according to organisational procedures
  • 4.3 All persons in the safety zone are correctly notified and their activities are managed to ensure safety according to organisational procedures
  • 4.4 Appropriate authorities are notified and actions are taken as directed according to emergency procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 4.5 Documentation of emergency is completed according to organisational procedures and relevant maritime authority
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S5497 TDMMR5407B CARRY OUT REFUELLING AND FUEL TRANSFER OPERATIONS Unit of competency
WG370 MARB4003A Manage refuelling Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCH39 MARB041 Manage refuelling Unit of competency