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Comply with regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 12 metres

Comply with regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 12 metres

Unit of competency
National Code
MARI003
State Code
OAB85
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
35
Description
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine relevant rules and regulations impacting on work practices
  • 1.1 International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea are comprehended and implemented
  • 1.2 Responsibilities as the person in charge of a vessel are identified and recorded
  • 1.3 Relevant Commonwealth, state, territory and local legislation governing the vessel and the passage are comprehended
2 Comply with industry and professional codes of practice
  • 2.1 Relevant industry and professional codes of practice are sourced
  • 2.2 Commitment to comply with industry and professional codes of practice is demonstrated through own behaviour
3 Apply legislative and regulatory requirements to the operation of the vessel
  • 3.1 Regulatory requirements relating to operational aspects of the vessel are recognised and appropriate procedures are developed
  • 3.2 Situations where rules must be applied in order to avoid collisions are recognised
  • 3.3 Safety requirements are implemented according to legislative and regulatory requirements
  • 3.4 Compliance with all relevant rules and legislation is demonstrated while operating the vessel
4 Identify changes in laws and regulations and their implications for vessel operation
  • 4.1 Changed legislation and regulations are accessed
  • 4.2 Changes in regulatory requirements are identified and applied
  • 4.3 Operational procedures are reviewed to reflect changes in legislation and regulations
5 Maintain statutory records
  • 5.1 Copies of relevant records are maintained
  • 5.2 Evidence of current authorisation, training and relevant licences is maintained according to legislative and regulatory requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WH858 MARI001 Comply with regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 12 metres Unit of competency