Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 3:45 PM AWST

Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.

Manage and maintain a navigational watch on board vessels up to 100 metres

Manage and maintain a navigational watch on board vessels up to 100 metres

Unit of competency
National Code
MARH036
State Code
OFE70
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/11/2024
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/03/2025
Field of Education
031705 - Marine Craft Operation
Original Release Date
26/03/2025
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply the recommended principles to be observed in managing and maintaining a navigational watch on board vessels up to 100 metres.This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in the capacity of:Master up to 45 metres Near CoastalMaster Inland WatersMaster up to 24 metres Near Coastal.Licensing/Regulatory InformationLegislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this unit.This unit is one of the requirements to obtain Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification as a Master Inland Waters, Master up to 24m NC, Mate up to 100m NC and Master up to 45m NC as specified in Marine Order 505.Seafarers seeking certification should check with AMSA.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Maintain watch on bridge when berthed or anchored
  • 1.1 Checks and inspections are scheduled to comply with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 1.2 Appropriate action is taken in the event of irregularities or abnormal conditions to maximise the safety and integrity of vessel
  • 1.3 Restrictions on access to vessel by non-authorised persons are followed according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 1.4 Internal and external communications systems are used according to organisational procedures
2 Maintain watch on bridge when at sea
  • 2.1 Proper watch is maintained at all times according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 2.2 Lights, shapes and sound signals are correctly recognised and acted upon
  • 2.3 Frequency and extent of monitoring traffic, vessel and environment are scheduled to conform with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 2.4 Wheelhouse communication is maintained with other crew members on matters relevant to safety and integrity of vessel
  • 2.5 Clear and concise wheelhouse communications are maintained and clarification is sought from or given to other crew members when watch information or instructions are not clearly understood
  • 2.6 Internal and external communications systems are used according to organisational procedures
  • 2.7 Log and record books are maintained according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures
3 Respond to potential emergency situations
  • 3.1 Watchkeeping problems and emergency situations are promptly reported to crew according to organisational procedures
  • 3.2 Distress signals are recognised and acted upon
  • 3.3 Appropriate action is taken to handle watchkeeping problems and emergency situations according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
4 Manage crew performing watchkeeping and lookout duties
  • 4.1 Watchkeeping schedule is developed with due regard to crew qualifications, experience and organisational procedures
  • 4.2 Instructions are provided on watchkeeping and lookout requirements in relation to monitoring traffic, vessel and environment
  • 4.3 Clear and concise roles and responsibilities of watchkeeping team are established
  • 4.4 Effective communication is maintained with crew on matters relevant to safety and integrity of vessel
  • 4.5 Fatigue management strategies are correctly applied in allocating watchkeeping and lookout duties
No information
No information
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAB56 MARH015 Manage and maintain a navigational watch on board vessels up to 80 metres Unit of competency