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Command and manage a voyage on a vessel up to 45 metres (Near coastal)

Command and manage a voyage on a vessel up to 45 metres (Near coastal)

Unit of competency
National Code
MARN019
State Code
OFE68
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/11/2024
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/03/2025
Field of Education
031705 - Marine Craft Operation
Original Release Date
26/03/2025
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to command and manage a near coastal voyage on a vessel up to 45 metres.This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in the capacity of Master up to 45 metres Near Coastal.Licensing/Regulatory Information Legislative 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 up to 45 metres Near Coastal as specified in the Marine Order 505.Seafarers seeking certification should check with AMSA.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Manage vessel passage planning
  • 1.1 Navigational charting systems, nautical publications and related documentation are accessed and checked for currency
  • 1.2 Navigational hazards relevant to proposed voyage are identified in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Route for voyage is determined and critical points along proposed route of voyage are identified and plotted
  • 1.4 Potential navigational contingencies and problems along planned route are identified and appropriate strategies for dealing with them are developed and recorded
  • 1.5 Weather forecasts are obtained and interpreted, and weather and sea condition hazards relevant to proposed voyage are identified prior to departure
  • 1.6 Safe havens are identified and plotted relevant to proposed voyage
  • 1.7 Planned route for voyage and strategies for dealing with critical situations and contingencies along route are recorded
2 Command a watch on a vessel whilst undertaking a voyage
  • 2.1 Operational performance and accuracy of wheelhouse equipment is managed, confirmed and appropriate actions are taken in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Vessel checks and inspections are managed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 2.3 Appropriate actions are taken in the event of irregularities or abnormal conditions to maximise the safety and integrity of the vessel
  • 2.4 Proper watch is managed at all times in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements when at sea
  • 2.5 Frequency and extent of monitoring traffic, vessel and environment are managed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 2.6 Clear and concise roles and responsibilities of watchkeeping team are established and communicated when at sea
  • 2.7 Bridge communications systems are used in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 2.8 Log and record books are managed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 2.9 Instructions are provided to watchkeepers and lookouts on requirements in relation to monitoring traffic, vessel safety and environment
3 Manage responses to potential emergency situations
  • 3.1 Potential watchkeeping problems and abnormal situations are communicated to crew in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Emergencies and distress signals are recognised, communicated and acted upon in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 3.3 Potential collision situations are analysed, and safe actions taken to avoid collision in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 3.4 Standard watchkeeping principles are implemented and managed, when taking over bridge watch from officer of the watch, in accordance with workplace procedures
4 Explain collision regulations and role of aids to navigation
  • 4.1 Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea application and intent are described
  • 4.2 Bridge navigational aids and equipment to assist in the safe navigation of vessel and/or vessel traffic are described
5 Manage and operate the use of radar to navigate safely
  • 5.1 Radar is operated according to manufacturer instructions to produce data on position and speed of vessel, other vessels and fixed objects
  • 5.2 Radar plot is constructed on a radar plotting sheet and automatic plotting devices
  • 5.3 Systematic radar observations of vessels in the vicinity are made where there is a risk of collision
  • 5.4 Radar data is used to obtain a position fix for vessel using electronic bearing lines and variable range markers
  • 5.5 Radar bearings are corrected for vessel heading and compass error as appropriate
  • 5.6 Radar plotting data is analysed to anticipate potential collisions
  • 5.7 Analysis is used to make informed command decisions on action needed to avoid collisions
6 Manage wheelhouse navigation equipment in conducting a voyage
  • 6.1 Wheelhouse navigation equipment is safely and efficiently used to conduct navigation of the vessel
  • 6.2 Position of vessel is monitored using wheelhouse navigation equipment during voyage to ensure planned passage is followed
  • 6.3 Movement and position of vessels in the vicinity are monitored using wheelhouse navigation equipment to ensure collision situations do not occur
  • 6.4 Wheelhouse navigation equipment is checked in accordance with manufacturer requirements and workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
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