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Contribute to monitoring and controlling a safe navigational watch

Contribute to monitoring and controlling a safe navigational watch

Unit of competency
National Code
MARO006
State Code
AWK72
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/02/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
031705 - Marine Craft Operation
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to contribute to a safe navigational watch on a vessel while under the direction of the officer in charge of the navigational watch.This unit applies to an Integrated Rating or Able Seafarer-Deck who assists under the direction of the officer in charge of the navigational watch, in performing navigational watchkeeping duties.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Follow instructions to monitor vessel situation when moored or anchored
  • 1.1 Scheduled checks and inspections are conducted to comply with instructions
  • 1.2 Appropriate action is taken in irregularities or abnormal conditions to maximise the safety and integrity of the vessel
  • 1.3 Restrictions on access within the vessel are enforced according to Master instructions
  • 1.4 VHF is monitored and information is communicated to the Master as required
  • 1.5 Procedures for the relief, maintenance and handover of a watch are followed
2 Follow instructions to monitor vessel situation when at sea
  • 2.1 Responsibilities of a lookout are established
  • 2.2 Proper lookout is maintained by sight and hearing at all times according to instructions
  • 2.3 Lights, shapes and sound signals are correctly recognised and recorded
  • 2.4 Approximate bearing of a sound signal, light or other object is reported in degrees or points, to the officer in charge of the navigational watch
  • 2.5 Effective communication is maintained with the officer in charge of the navigational watch about matters relevant to the safety and integrity of the vessel
  • 2.6 VHF is monitored and information is communicated to the officer in charge of the navigational watch as required
  • 2.7 Procedures for the relief, maintenance and handover of a watch are followed
3 Respond to potential emergency situations
  • 3.1 Emergency situations are promptly reported to the officer in charge of the navigational watch
  • 3.2 Distress signals are recognised and reported
  • 3.3 False distress alerts are avoided and correct action is taken in an accidental activation
  • 3.4 Integrity of emergency and distress alerting systems is maintained at all times
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG522 MARO3002A Contribute to monitoring and controlling a safe navigational watch Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCG90 MARO008 Contribute to monitoring and controlling a safe navigational watch Unit of competency