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Forecast weather and oceanographic conditions to plan a safe passage

Forecast weather and oceanographic conditions to plan a safe passage

Unit of competency
National Code
MARH020
State Code
OCG53
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/10/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/04/2021
Field of Education
031705 - Marine Craft Operation
Original Release Date
09/04/2021
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to forecast weather and oceanographic conditions to plan a safe passage.This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in the capacity of:Master of a commercial vessel Unlimited.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 Unlimited and to meet regulatory requirements this unit must be delivered consistent with Marine Orders and with the relevant sections of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).Those regulatory requirements include STCW International Maritime Organization (IMO) model course competencies and areas of knowledge, understanding and proficiency, together with the estimated total hours required for lectures and practical exercises. Teaching staff should note that timings are suggestions only and should be adapted to suit individual groups of trainees depending on their experience, ability, equipment and staff available for training.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Forecast area weather
  • 1.1 Synoptic chart is interpreted and recorded
  • 1.2 Information received by weather fax is interpreted and recorded
  • 1.3 Weather reports are obtained, interpreted and recorded
  • 1.4 Observations of weather and cloud formations are made, interpreted and recorded
  • 1.5 Statistical data and observations are used to predict likely weather conditions for a determined period
2 Use information to predict oceanographic conditions
  • 2.1 Information on ocean current systems is interpreted and recorded
  • 2.2 Nautical publications on tides and currents are used to calculate tidal conditions
  • 2.3 Wave height and swell forecast is made using available information
  • 2.4 Potentially dangerous oceanographic conditions are identified and appropriate actions are taken to maintain safety of navigation and to minimise risk to safety of vessel
3 Maintain records of weather and oceanographic information and forecasts
  • 3.1 Statistical data and observations are recorded and filed according to organisational procedures
  • 3.2 Actions taken to maintain safety of navigation and to minimise risk to safety of vessel as a result of weather and oceanographic forecasts, are documented according to organisational procedures
  • 3.3 Meteorological and nautical publications are updated and stored according to organisational procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVE05 MARH011 Forecast weather and oceanographic conditions to plan a safe passage Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BFW9 MAR60220 Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master Unlimited) Qualification