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Evaluate vessel stability

Evaluate vessel stability

Unit of competency
National Code
MARM008
State Code
AUG63
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/02/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/08/2015
Field of Education
031701 - Maritime Engineering
Original Release Date
28/08/2015
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to evaluate stability of a commercial vessel for marine survey purposes using available stability information. It covers principles of stability data and calculations, how to calculate stability and role of surveyor in assessing stability information.This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry as a marine surveyor assistant.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine data requirements
  • 1.1 Effect of basic data, information and vessel stability calculations is identified, reviewed and applied to assessment of stability
  • 1.2 Basic data requirements for commercial vessels are correctly identified
  • 1.3 Importance and function of vessel stability book on survey task is accurately explained
2 Evaluate simplified stability data
  • 2.1 Appropriate stability data and information required for size and type of vessel is identified and assessed for compliance against regulatory requirements
  • 2.2 Calculated stability data is correlated with the stability criteria set out in stability book and is confirmed as an accurate evaluation of vessel stability condition by surveyor
  • 2.3 Precautions to rectify operations that may affect stability and watertight integrity of vessel are identified and confirmed with surveyor
  • 2.4 Actions to ensure weight distribution does not compromise vessel safety are identified, confirmed with surveyor and incorporated into survey task as required
  • 2.5 Actions to be taken in anticipation of environmental changes that may affect vessel stability are identified, confirmed with surveyor and incorporated into survey task as required
  • 2.6 Actions to be taken in emergency situations to maintain vessel stability within safe limits are identified, confirmed with and implemented promptly and effectively
3 Carry out reporting requirements
  • 3.1 Recorded calculations are reviewed by surveyor for accuracy and relevance
  • 3.2 Draft survey report is developed and reviewed with surveyor for accuracy and compliance
  • 3.3 Feedback provided on draft survey report is acknowledged and draft report is amended as required
  • 3.4 Storage and security of information is identified, and records are stored and filed according to organisational and regulatory requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG501 MARM4004A Evaluate vessel stability Unit of competency