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Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment and personal survival techniques (PST)

Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment and personal survival techniques (PST)

Unit of competency
National Code
MARF046
State Code
OCH58
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
09/04/2021
Field of Education
031705 - Marine Craft Operation
Original Release Date
09/04/2021
Nominal Hours
25
Description
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Respond to emergency
  • 1.1 Emergency situation is correctly recognised
  • 1.2 Muster and abandon vessel signals are activated according to organisational procedures
  • 1.3 Prompt, accurate and clear information is given on raising alarm
  • 1.4 Instructions are provided to crew and passengers to maximise chances of survival
  • 1.5 Emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) and search and rescue transponders (SARTs) are operated to transmit distress signal
  • 1.6 Distress calls are made using radio equipment on distress call frequency to communicate nature of emergency
2 Operate survival craft and rescue boats
  • 2.1 Orders are given to survivors to board the survival craft or rescue boat using appropriate means
  • 2.2 Survival craft or rescue boat is cleared of the vessel and operated according to organisational procedures and manufacturer instructions
  • 2.3 Sea anchors and drogues are used to assist in remaining within the vicinity of the abandoned vessel and to minimise the effects of adverse weather and sea conditions
  • 2.4 Exposure cover is deployed on an open lifeboat according to manufacturer instructions
3 Operate lifesaving and survival equipment onboard survival craft and rescue boats
  • 3.1 Location and accessibility of all lifesaving and survival equipment is established
  • 3.2 Survival equipment is checked and operated according to manufacturer instructions
  • 3.3 Lifesaving equipment is correctly donned and used according to manufacturer instructions
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WH837 MARF009 Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment Unit of competency