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Manoeuvre a vessel up to 24 metres within near coastal waters

Manoeuvre a vessel up to 24 metres within near coastal waters

Unit of competency
National Code
MARK002
State Code
WH865
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/10/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/02/2014
Field of Education
031705 - Marine Craft Operation
Original Release Date
04/02/2014
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manoeuvre a vessel of up to 24 metres in length within near coastal waters.This unit applies to people working in maritime industry in the capacity of Master on a range of vessels up to 24 metres within near coastal waters. The limit of near coastal waters is the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), which in Australia is 200 nautical miles.This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Manoeuvre vessel in normal conditions
  • 1.1 Features of vessel that relate to its handling characteristics are recognised
  • 1.2 Details of manoeuvres are communicated to relevant personnel clearly and concisely using standard maritime vocabulary
  • 1.3 Situational awareness is maintained to ensure safe manoeuvres
  • 1.4 Manoeuvres are completed to meet passage requirements
  • 1.5 Propulsion equipment is used and monitored to assist in completing manoeuvres safely
  • 1.6 Appropriate alterations to vessel heading are made in response to operational environment
  • 1.7 Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded
2 Manoeuvre vessel in adverse weather conditions
  • 2.1 Nature of adverse weather conditions is identified and the potential impact on the manoeuvrability of the vessel is determined
  • 2.2 Appropriate action is taken to ensure the safety of vessel
  • 2.3 Propulsion equipment is used and monitored to assist in completing actions safely
  • 2.4 Heading is maintained within acceptable limits
  • 2.5 Appropriate allowance is made for effects of deadweight, draft, trim, speed and underwater keel clearances during turning circles and stopping distance
  • 2.6 Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded
  • 2.7 Situational awareness is maintained at all times to review actions and ensure safety of vessel
3 Manoeuvre vessel in emergencies
  • 3.1 Nature of the emergency is established and required action is determined
  • 3.2 Risks to the vessel and the safety of persons on board are assessed and safety of required action is confirmed
  • 3.3 Details of action are communicated to relevant personnel clearly and concisely using standard maritime vocabulary
  • 3.4 Appropriate manoeuvres are made during the emergency to maintain the safety of the vessel and those on board, and any other vessels or persons involved
  • 3.5 Propulsion equipment is used and monitored to assist in completing actions safely
  • 3.6 Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded
4 Tow and be towed
  • 4.1 Preparations for towing are safely made according to established nautical practice
  • 4.2 Correct towing procedures and precautions are applied when towing and being towed
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG453 MARK3001A Manoeuvre a vessel up to 24 metres within near coastal waters Unit of competency
S5386 TDMMC807B MANOEUVRE A VESSEL WITHIN THE LIMITS OF RESPONSIBILITY OF A MASTER 5 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAB83 MARK008 Manoeuvre a vessel up to 24 metres within Near Coastal waters Unit of competency