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Manage operations and maintenance on vessels limited by tonnage or near coastal operations

Manage operations and maintenance on vessels limited by tonnage or near coastal operations

Unit of competency
National Code
MARD005
State Code
OCG59
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
031701 - Maritime Engineering
Original Release Date
09/04/2021
Nominal Hours
5
Description
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Manage maintenance of vessel stability and safety parameters
  • 1.1 Vessel dynamic stability is interpreted and analysed
  • 1.2 Vessel transverse and longitudinal stability is correctly maintained in normal and adverse operational conditions
  • 1.3 Vessel safety parameters are correctly maintained within normal operational limits during cargo operations
2 Administer planning of cargo operations on vessel limited by tonnage or near coastal operations
  • 2.1 Impact of cargo operations on vessel stability is identified and managed
  • 2.2 Draft survey is conducted and the calculated results used
  • 2.3 Appropriate procedures are administered for all cargo operations
3 Administer planned maintenance system
  • 3.1 Vessel routine preventative maintenance, testing and inspection plan is correctly interpreted and implemented
  • 3.2 Arrangements are made for maintenance activities to be carried out at required times
  • 3.3 Maintenance materials are obtained
  • 3.4 Repairs to vessel hull or equipment and/or repair or replacement of equipment or components are organised according to procedures
4 Dock or slip vessel limited by tonnage or near coastal operations
  • 4.1 Type of slipway, dock or vessel lifting facility is identified and suitability for type of hull assessed
  • 4.2 Hull data is correctly interpreted and recorded
  • 4.3 Appropriate plan is prepared for procedures to be taken onboard vessel prior to, during and on completion of proposed slipping or docking operations
  • 4.4 Cradle is correctly prepared prior to slipping of vessel
  • 4.5 Appropriate precautions are taken prior to slipping and refloating of vessel and when shoring/supporting vessel
  • 4.6 Vessel is correctly refloated after slipping and maintenance operations
5 Carry out inspection and maintenance procedures on vessel limited by tonnage or near coastal operations
  • 5.1 Inspections of vessel hull, equipment and components are carried out according to company maintenance schedules and vessel manufacturer instructions
  • 5.2 Deterioration of vessel structure and fittings are identified and appropriate maintenance action is initiated according to work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and pollution control requirements, company procedures and manufacturer instructions
  • 5.3 Lubricants, marine preservatives or finishes are applied correctly using appropriate application equipment according to WHS/OHS requirements, company procedures and manufacturer instructions
  • 5.4 Problems in application of lubricants, marine preservatives, finishes and other maintenance materials and chemicals are identified and reported, and appropriate remedial action is initiated
  • 5.5 Records of maintenance and lubrication work carried out are completed according to procedures
6 Administer correct selection and use of maintenance equipment and materials
  • 6.1 Tools and equipment are correctly identified and used according to WHS/OHS requirements
  • 6.2 Defective equipment and materials are identified and reported
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WH827 MARD002 Manage operations and maintenance on vessels limited by tonnage or near coastal operations Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGL5 MAR50320 Diploma of Maritime Operations Qualification
BFW2 MAR50220 Diploma of Maritime Operations Qualification