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Undertake ship loading/unloading operations

Undertake ship loading/unloading operations

Unit of competency
National Code
PMAOPS312
State Code
AXN08
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
02/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to undertake ship loading/unloading operations for products such as liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), oil, chemicals and particulates. It applies to loading areas including:terminal facilitiesjettiesproduction platformsfloating storage and offtake (FSO)/floating production storage and offtake (FPSO).This unit of competency applies to operations technicians who are required to demonstrate a significant understanding of the process and the equipment operation in order to prepare for and control the cargo transfer rate within safe limits, communicate with the loading master and terminal operator, complete all necessary documentation for the control and calculation of product volumes, and identify and solve operational problems. This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for work
  • 1.1 Receive and give shift handover
  • 1.2 Identify work requirements
  • 1.3 Identify and control hazards
  • 1.4 Coordinate with appropriate personnel
  • 1.5 Check for recent work undertaken on ship loading/unloading equipment
  • 1.6 Note any outstanding/incomplete work
  • 1.7 Check operational status of ship loading/unloading equipment
2 Prepare for ship transfer
  • 2.1 Check that the vessel is moored and secured in accordance with procedures and the transfer points aligned ready for product transfer
  • 2.2 Activate/bring on line all safety systems
  • 2.3 Ensure all arms/hoses and related equipment connections, are in place and operational conditions for transfer of product are satisfied
  • 2.4 Ensure safety check documentation is completed
3 Transfer product to/from ship in accordance with procedures
  • 3.1 Check transfer advice/documentation and complete required records
  • 3.2 Engage fire and deluge protection systems
  • 3.3 Launch and retrieve batching pigs
  • 3.4 Commence the transfer process of the specified product
  • 3.5 Monitor transfer equipment, its component items and levels frequently and critically throughout transfer using measured/indicated data and senses
  • 3.6 Take action specified in procedures
  • 3.7 Identify vapour or product leakages/spills and take specified action
  • 3.8 Apply emergency procedures, as required
4 Complete transfer process
  • 4.1 Achieve or satisfy capacities and transfer requirements within the allowable timeframes and schedules
  • 4.2 Retrieve batching pigs, as required
  • 4.3 Decommission, isolate and disengage transfer systems from or to the vessel, as required
  • 4.4 Continue to monitor and control fire, deluge and safety systems during the finalization of the loading process and let-go of the vessel, as required
  • 4.5 Complete all required logs and documentation and communicate the results of the transfer to the appropriate personnel
  • 4.6 Shut down and bring transfer facilities off line, ensuring that the area has been made safe after the transfer has been completed
5 Isolate and de-isolate plant
  • 5.1 Isolate transfer plant
  • 5.2 Make safe for required work/storage
  • 5.3 Check plant is ready to be returned to service
  • 5.4 De-isolate and prepare plant for return to service
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8873 PMAOPS312B Undertake ship loading/unloading operations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCK78 PMAOPS317 Undertake ship transfer operations Unit of competency