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Inspect and report defects and damage to vessel

Inspect and report defects and damage to vessel

Unit of competency
National Code
MARJ004
State Code
WH863
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/10/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/02/2014
Field of Education
031701 - Maritime Engineering
Original Release Date
04/02/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to inspect and report defects and damage to vessels.This unit applies to a Watchkeeper Deck, Master up to 500 gross tonnage (GT) and Master up to 80 metres Near Coastal.This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan inspections
  • 1.1 Elements of the vessel structure critical to the safety of the vessel are identified
  • 1.2 Location of defects and damage caused by vessel operations and the environment are ascertained
  • 1.3 Parts of the vessel to be inspected for defects and damage are identified
  • 1.4 Inspections are scheduled to ensure all parts are covered within a given time
  • 1.5 Damage control plan is developed to ensure the seaworthiness of the vessel
2 Check condition of vessel in normal and emergency situations
  • 2.1 Organisational procedures for coverage and frequency of tests and inspections on the vessel are complied with
  • 2.2 Watertight integrity is checked and appropriate action is taken to prepare for prevailing and forecast weather and sea conditions
  • 2.3 Degree to which vessel is secured is appropriate to prevailing and forecast conditions
  • 2.4 Defects and damage are reliably detected and appropriate action is taken to rectify the situation
  • 2.5 Irregularities beyond own ability to rectify are recognised in time to enable remedial action to be taken
3 Prepare reports
  • 3.1 Reports are completed and maintained as required according to regulatory and organisational requirements
  • 3.2 Relevant reports are sent to appropriate bodies and copies are filed according to regulatory and organisational requirements
  • 3.3 Documents are stored according to regulatory and organisational requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG450 MARJ5002A Inspect and report defects and damage to vessel Unit of competency