Elements and Performance Criteria

General context
Work must be carried out in compliance with the Safe Working Code of Practice for the Australian Offshore Support Vessel Industry and other relevant maritime codes and regulatory requirements.

Work is performed under the direction of the officer in charge as an integrated rating within a team carrying out anchor handling, towage and supply duties at an off-shore oil and/or gas rig. It involves the application of established shipboard procedures and techniques across a variety of operational contexts. Following of orders and instructions of the officer in charge of the watch is required.

Worksite environment
Vessel may include any commercial an oil and gas rig, or vessel supporting off-shore oil and gas rig operations.

Anchor handling, towage and supply duties may be carried out:
by day or night in both normal and emergency situations
under any possible weather and sea conditions.

Duties of an integrated rating during anchor running/retrieval operations using the permanent chain chaser system are performed under the direction of the officer in charge and include:
connecting tugger wire to the work wire and using it to run the work wire along the deck to the shark jaws
connecting tugger wire to the chaser pennant
receiving the chaser pennant from the rig crane and directing it over the shark jaws until the eye of the pennant is forward of the jaws
securing the chaser pennant in the shark jaws with locking pins and disconnecting the crane hook and tugger wire
connecting the work wire to the chaser pennant and removing locking pins from the shark jaws
positioning the chaser pennant over the shark jaws, and clamping and securing it with locking pins.
disconnecting the work wire from the chaser pennant.
connecting the tugger wire to the chaser pennant and taking up the weight of the chaser pennant
connecting the chaser pennant to the crane hook.
clearing the deck of personnel and loose tools and equipment during connecting and disconnecting operations
paying out the tugger until slack and then disconnecting from the chaser pennant.
stowing tools and equipment or prepare them for the next anchor operation.

Duties of an integrated rating during anchor retrieval operations using the pennant and buoy system are performed under the direction of the officer in charge and include:
connecting tugger wire to the work wire and using it to run the work wire along the deck to the shark jaws
connecting the buoy catcher lasso to the work wire, (or the tugger wire if appropriate)
lassoing the buoy and signalling the winch driver to bring the buoy onto the deck so as to trap the surface pennant in the shark jaws
securing the surface pennant in the shark jaws with locking pins
disconnecting the buoy from the surface pennant and stowing it securely
connecting the work wire to the surface pennant and removing locking pins from the shark jaws
clearing the deck personnel and loose tools and equipment during connecting and disconnecting operations
recording pennant numbers and lengths as they come on board (if required)
transferring the buoy pennant wires from work winch to the storage drums.

Duties of an integrated rating during anchor running operations using the pennant and buoy system are performed under the direction of the officer in charge include:
delivering the first buoy pennant to the work winch and connected to the work wire
coordinating the spooling onto the work winch with the work winch operator, ensuring that the correct number of pennants are transferred
connecting the tugger wire to the work wire and using it to run the work wire along the deck to the shark jaws
clearing the deck of personnel and loose tools and equipment during connecting and disconnecting operations
preparing the buoy and positioning it on deck for deployment.
securing the surface pennant in the shark jaws with locking pins and disconnecting the work wire
connecting the buoy to the surface pennant and removing the locking pins from the shark jaws.

Duties of an integrated rating during towage duties using the bridle system are performed under the direction of the officer in charge and include:
connecting the tugger wire to the tow wire and using it to run the tow wire along the deck, (through the towing pod if applicable) to the shark jaws
connecting the towing spring to the tow wire when applicable
connecting the tugger wire to the bridle/ fore pennant, lowered from the rig
receiving the bridle/ fore pennant is received from the rig and directing it over the shark jaws until the eye of the bridle/ fore pennant is immediately forward of the jaws
securing the bridle/ fore pennant in the shark jaws with locking pins and the crane hook and tugger wire are disconnected
connecting the tow wire, (towing spring if used) to the bridle/ fore pennant
where applicable, raising the retractable guide pins to restrict sideways movement of the tow wire
fitting the anti-chaffing device in accordance with towing requirements and instructions
clearing the deck of personnel and loose tools and equipment and removing locking pins from the shark jaws
hoisting navigational shapes or lights as required
maintaining watch over tow line and other equipment throughout the tow to ensure the tow wire integrity is maintained.

Tools and equipment required for anchor handling, towage and supply duties include but are not restricted to:
A-frame, anchors
bolster, bridle, Bruce anchor
camlock, chaffers (Scotchman), crown chain, Cyclops
D-shackle, day shapes, dolly
fuse link
jewellery
gob plate, gob wire
hinge link
j-hook, jaws
lasso
monkey face
pawl, pelican hook, pelican hook, pennant, permanent chain chaser (PCC), piggy back, pigtail
roller
safety hook, screens, shark's jaws, Stevin anchor, stretch section, stringer, sub-sea buoy
towing pins, towing sleeve, towing spring, tuggers
winches.

Personal protection clothing and equipment may include:
ear muffs/plugs and gloves
goggles
life jacket
overalls and vests
steel capped boots
sun glasses and sun hat
wet weather gear.

Operational hazards may include:
moving heavy loads using unsafe lifting procedures
unsecured machinery, components or equipment
slippery deck
ropes and wires
sharp tools and implements.
moving and rotating equipment and machinery
faulty machinery equipment handling equipment and lifting gear
using equipment beyond safe working limits
poor housekeeping procedures
non-compliance with safe working procedures.

Fatigue management strategies may include:
recognition of symptoms of fatigue
arranging to take a break when symptoms of fatigue are identified
maintenance of personal fitness and health
appropriate dietary habits
avoidance of excessive consumption of alcohol prior to duties
following statutory requirements related to hours of rest.

Sources of information/documents
Documentation/records may include:
Safe Working Code of Practice for the Australian Offshore Support Vessel Industry
ISM Code safety management system plans, procedures, checklists and instructions
relevant IMO Conventions and Codes
AMSA Marine Orders
orders and instructions of the officer on watch
vessel and company procedures
instructions of relevant Maritime Authorities.

Applicable International, Australian and State/Territory regulations and legislation
Applicable legislation and codes may include:
Safe Working Code of Practice for the Australian Offshore Support Vessel Industry
relevant sections of IMO Conventions and Codes
relevant sections of AMSA Marine Orders
ISM Code
Marine Pollution Act (MARPOL)
Petroleum (Submerged Lands) Act
relevant international, Australian and State/Territory OH&S legislation.

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to:
Prepare for and conclude anchor handling and towage operations on board a rig supply vessel
Perform duties of an integrated rating during:
anchor running/ retrieval operations using the permanent chain chaser system
anchor running/ retrieval operations using the pennant and buoy system
Perform duties of an integrated rating during towage operations at a rig
Perform duties of an integrated rating during supply operations at a rig
Ensure the exercise of all required safety, environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures during anchor handling, towage and supply operations at a rig
Communicate effectively with others during anchor handling, towage and supply operations at a rig.

Interdependent assessment of units
This unit of competency must be assessed in conjunction with other units that form part of a job role of an integrated rating on a support vessel and/or an off shore oil and gas rig.

Required knowledge and skills
Knowledge of sections of the Safe Working Code of Practice for the Australian Offshore Support Vessel Industry and other relevant maritime regulations, as they relate to the responsibilities of integrated rating during anchor handling, towage and supply operations at a rig
Relevant OH&S and pollution control legislation and policies
Functions and responsibilities of integrated ratings during anchor handling, towage and supply operations
Procedures for carrying out anchor handling, towage and supply operations at an off-shore oil and/or gas rig within the limits of responsibility of an integrated rating
Typical hazards and related safety precautions when carrying out anchor handling, towage and supply operations
Requirements for personal protection clothing and equipment and its use when carrying out anchor handling, towage and supply operations
Personal protection clothing and equipment and its purpose
Signs of fatigue
Fatigue management principles and techniques including statutory requirements on hours of rest
Basic environmental protection measures
Communication techniques used during anchor handling, towage and supply operations

Resource implications
Access is required to opportunities to either:
demonstrate the ability to carry out routine integrated rating tasks during anchor handling, towage and supply operations on board a rig or supply vessel through appropriate case studies, practical exercises and simulated situations; and/or
carry out routine integrated rating tasks during anchor handling, towage and supply operations on an operational support vessel or rig.

Consistency in performance
Applies underpinning knowledge and skills when:
preparing for and concluding anchor handling, towage and supply operations
performing duties of an integrated rating during anchor handling, towage and supply operations
exercising all required safety, environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures during anchor handling, towage and supply operations at a rig
communicating effectively with others during anchor handling, towage and supply operations at a rig.

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including:
Safe Working Code of Practice for the Australian Offshore Support Vessel Industry
sections of relevant maritime regulations
ISM Code and associated vessel's Safety Management System and procedures
OHS regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures
job procedures and work instructions.

Action taken promptly to report operational incidents and problems in accordance with regulations and shipboard procedures.

Work is completed systematically with required attention to detail.

Context for assessment
Assessment of competence must comply with the assessment requirements of the relevant maritime regulations.

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken within relevant marine authority approved and audited arrangements by a registered training organisation:
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral examinations
Appropriate practical assessment must occur:
at the registered training organisation, and/or
on an appropriate working or training vessel.