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Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel up to 12 metres

Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel up to 12 metres

Unit of competency
National Code
MARH013
State Code
OAB60
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
33
Description
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan passage
  • 1.1 Appropriate charts and publications are accessed and checked for currency
  • 1.2 Destination is identified, and course and waypoints are plotted
  • 1.3 Estimated time of arrival (ETA) at waypoints and final destination are calculated
  • 1.4 Safe passage is plotted to comply with all navigational buoys, marks and beacons
  • 1.5 Navigational hazards are identified to avoid dangers to vessel
  • 1.6 Weather information is accessed to determine expected weather pattern for intended passage
  • 1.7 Proposed course is modified as necessary, to meet expected weather conditions
  • 1.8 Fuel consumption for passage, including a reserve, is calculated
2 Conduct a pre-departure check
  • 2.1 Propulsion equipment and alarms are tested for serviceability and vessel hull is checked for seaworthiness
  • 2.2 Navigation equipment and alarms are checked to ensure they are in proper working condition and set for the passage
  • 2.3 Navigation equipment is checked for errors and allowances are made in planning the passage
  • 2.4 Fuel is checked to ensure there is adequate fuel on board for intended passage
  • 2.5 Safety equipment is checked for compliance with legislation
  • 2.6 Communications equipment is checked to ensure it is in proper working condition
  • 2.7 Anchoring and mooring equipment is checked to ensure it is adequate and in good condition
  • 2.8 Vessel and equipment are secured for sea
3 Conduct passage
  • 3.1 Local authorities are advised of departure and passage plan
  • 3.2 Vessel is steered and propulsion equipment is operated in a safe and controlled manner to complete pre-planned course
  • 3.3 Pilotage techniques and navigational equipment are used to monitor vessel position and maintain vessel in safe waters at all times
  • 3.4 Errors detected with navigational equipment are corrected to maintain planned passage
  • 3.5 Navigational buoys, marks and beacons are identified and complied with
  • 3.6 Situational awareness is maintained to avoid navigational hazards and to comply with regulations for prevention of collision at sea
  • 3.7 Weather and sea conditions are monitored during passage and correct adjustments are made for changing conditions
4 Complete passage
  • 4.1 Local authority is advised of completion of passage
  • 4.2 Vessel is checked to ensure it is securely moored
  • 4.3 Propulsion equipment is checked to ensure it is safely shut down and secured
  • 4.4 Navigational equipment is switched off
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WH848 MARH001 Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel up to 12 metres Unit of competency