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Perform mooring operations

Perform mooring operations

Unit of competency
National Code
MARC062
State Code
ODO40
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/10/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/01/2022
Field of Education
031705 - Marine Craft Operation
Original Release Date
07/01/2022
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to carry out mooring operations according to relevant requirements and regulations.This includes preparing a berth, receiving and securing lines, returning heaving line, landing a gangway and letting go of a vessel.This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry as a Linesperson.Licensing/Regulatory InformationNo licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare a berth
  • 1.1 Relevant documentation and records are identified and accessed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Positioning information is obtained, checked, and confirmed as accurate in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Bridge marker is set in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Briefing is obtained and interpreted on issues related to mooring operations
  • 1.5 Communications equipment is prepared and set to correct channels in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.6 Berth conditions are checked, and made clear and ready for mooring and unmooring
  • 1.7 Portainer cranes and gantries/loaders are correctly positioned for berthing of vessel
  • 1.8 Safety concerns are communicated to pilot of vessel with due care not to interfere with tug and vessel communications
2 Receive and securelines
  • 2.1 Heaving line received from mooring launch or vessel and in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.2 First lines are received from vessel and secured to applicable bollards/hooks in accordance with workplace procedures and pilot directions
  • 2.3 Additional lines are received from vessel and are attached to applicable bollards/hooks in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Correct method for crossing mooring lines over and between another vessel’s mooring lines is followed
  • 2.5 Mooring line is dipped when another vessel occupies the bollard in accordance with port and workplace procedures
  • 2.6 Safe distance from snapback zones and demarcated area is maintained during line tensioning
  • 2.7 Workplace procedures and safe work practices are followed during receival and securing of lines at all times
3 Return heaving line
  • 3.1 Vessel crew is made aware of planned heaving line return operations in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Heaving line is returned to vessel in accordance with workplace procedures and supervisor instructions
4 Land a gangway
  • 4.1 Gangway vicinity is cleared of all personnel in accordance with port and workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Gangway is landed safely and efficiently in accordance with port and workplace procedures
5 Let go of vessel
  • 5.1 Vessel crew is made aware of intentions to let go in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 5.2 Singling up processes are carried out in accordance with port procedures and required safety precautions
  • 5.3 Mooring lines are kept clear of propeller and thrusters during singling up process in accordance with safety precautions
  • 5.4 Remaining lines are released in accordance with supervisor instructions and workplace procedures
  • 5.5 Stand clear procedures are immediately implemented when required in accordance with supervisor instructions and workplace procedures
  • 5.6 Required precautions and workplace procedures and safe work practices are followed during mooring operations at all times
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWK88 MARC022 Perform mooring and unmooring activities Unit of competency