This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to maintain the seaworthiness of the ship with regard to ship construction, inspection and reporting of defects and damage to ship cargo spaces, hatch covers and ballast tanks.This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in the capacity of:Master of a commercial vessel less than 80 metres in length within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ)Master of a commercial vessel less than 500 gross tonnage (GT)Watchkeeper Deck.Licensing/Regulatory InformationLegislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this unit.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.Near Coastal Qualifications:This unit is one of the requirements to obtain Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification as a Master less than 80 metres Near Coastal as defined in the Marine Order 505 (Certificates of competency - National Law) 2013.Blue Waters Qualifications:This unit is one of the requirements to obtain Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification as a Master of a commercial vessel less than 500 gross tonnage (GT) or Watchkeeper Deck 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).