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Perform seamanship operations on board a vessel up to 24 metres

Perform seamanship operations on board a vessel up to 24 metres

Unit of competency
National Code
MARN009
State Code
OAB75
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
22/11/2024
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/12/2018
Field of Education
031705 - Marine Craft Operation
Original Release Date
06/12/2018
Nominal Hours
20
Description
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Use and maintain ropes and wires
  • 1.1 Knots, hitches and bends using rope are correctly made and used in the course of operations on board a vessel
  • 1.2 Ropes are spliced neatly and securely according to their correct application and rope ends are whipped, where appropriate, to maintain good condition
  • 1.3 Breaking strain and safe working loads of rope and wire are determined and applied as load limits in the course of operations on board a vessel
  • 1.4 Wear and damage to rope and wire are recognised
  • 1.5 Rope and wire are maintained and stored according to organisational procedures
2 Operate lifting gear
  • 2.1 Lifting gear is checked and prepared for operation prior to use
  • 2.2 Defective lifting gear is isolated and reported according to organisational procedures
  • 2.3 Loads are correctly attached using appropriate slings and rigging gear according to organisational procedures and safety requirements
  • 2.4 Maximum and safe working load limits are determined and not exceeded
  • 2.5 Lifting gear is safely operated to carry out operations
3 Secure vessel at anchor
  • 3.1 Prior to letting go, anchor and equipment are prepared and crew is briefed
  • 3.2 Quantity of anchor cable run out or recovered is appropriate to depth of water, weather and sea conditions, and tidal range in area of operation
  • 3.3 Control of cable is maintained within safe operating limits during anchoring operations
  • 3.4 Degree to which anchor and equipment are secured on completion of anchoring operations is appropriate to forecast conditions
  • 3.5 Anchoring area is kept free of loose ropes, wires and debris during all operations
4 Secure vessel at a berth
  • 4.1 Mooring lines and associated equipment are handled safely at all times
  • 4.2 Mooring area is kept free of loose ropes, wires and debris throughout operations
  • 4.3 Tension on ropes is maintained at an appropriate level for stage and nature of the operation
  • 4.4 Tension on shore-power leads and other umbilicals is monitored
5 Check condition and seaworthiness of vessel
  • 5.1 Coverage and frequency of checks and inspections on vessel seaworthiness are undertaken according to organisational procedures
  • 5.2 Watertight integrity is checked and appropriate action is taken to prepare for prevailing and forecast weather and sea conditions according to vessel seaworthiness plans and regulatory requirements
  • 5.3 Vessel is secured to degree which is appropriate to prevailing and forecast conditions
  • 5.4 Irregularities are identified and appropriate action is taken to rectify the situation
  • 5.5 Irregularities beyond ability to rectify are reported in time to enable remedial action to be taken
  • 5.6 Reports of vessel condition are completed according to organisational procedures
6 Check stability of vessel
  • 6.1 Information from vessel stability data book is used to determine loading limits and displacement from draft
  • 6.2 Stability conditions for proposed nature of voyage and operations are confirmed and required stress and stability criteria are met
7 Perform tasks aloft and over vessel side
  • 7.1 Area and equipment for working aloft or over the side are prepared according to organisational procedures
  • 7.2 Required precautions are taken when working aloft or over the side
  • 7.3 Chairs, safety harnesses and appropriate safety equipment are used according to organisational procedures
  • 7.4 Portable ladders are used correctly to perform tasks
  • 7.5 Tasks are completed safely according to instructions
  • 7.6 Equipment is inspected, maintained and stored after use according to organisational procedures
8 Lash and secure stores, cargo and access ways
  • 8.1 Lashing equipment is inspected, maintained and correctly stored after use according to organisational procedures
  • 8.2 Cargo is stowed according to recognised principles and organisational procedures relating to transport and handling of dangerous goods
  • 8.3 Cargo is lashed and secured according to recognised principles and organisational procedures
  • 8.4 Equipment and items on deck and in galley spaces are secured according to organisational procedures
  • 8.5 Personnel access ways are rigged and secured according to organisational procedures
  • 8.6 Accommodation spaces and personnel facilities on board vessel are checked and correctly secured for sea according to organisational procedures
9 Supervise refuelling operations
  • 9.1 Personal protective equipment (PPE) is accessed and used
  • 9.2 Amount of fuel required is calculated
  • 9.3 Instructions are provided to ensure safety boundary for refuelling process is established
  • 9.4 Spill prevention systems are correctly deployed
  • 9.5 Instructions are provided to ensure refuelling operations are performed safely
  • 9.6 Notification of intention to refuel is made to authorities and other nearby operations
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WH879 MARN003 Perform seamanship operations on board a vessel up to 24 metres Unit of competency