Monitor loading, unloading and stowage of cargo

Unit of competency Outline

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Unit of competency

National Code
MARA006

State Code
WH793

TGA Status
Deleted

DTWD Status
Deleted

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

Description

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to monitor the loading, stowage, securing and care of cargo during the voyage and the unloading of cargo according to the cargo plan, organisational procedures and vessel stowage limitations.This unit applies to the work of a Watchkeeper Deck, Master up to 500 gross tonnage and Master up to 80 metres Near Coastal.This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1 Review cargo plan

1.1 Cargo plan is interpreted to determine required cargo operations
1.2 Cargo plan is checked to ensure cargo is evenly distributed
1.3 Cargo plan is assessed to ensure incompatible cargo stowage is avoided
1.4 Cargo plan is evaluated to ensure regulations relating to hazardous materials/dangerous goods are observed, where appropriate
1.5 Cargo plan is checked to ensure unloading sequence is effective

2 Prepare for loading

2.1 Holds are checked to ensure they are clean, dry and free of smell
2.2 Safety arrangements in holds are verified to ensure they are operational
2.3 Supplies of cargo protection and securing material are reviewed to ensure there are sufficient available
2.4 Bilge suctions are protected before loading
2.5 Checks are made to ensure cargo is correctly identified, inspected and confirmed against documentation
2.6 Preparations for loading are monitored according to stowage plan and organisational procedures
2.7 Ballast discharge plan is identified and understood and appropriate actions to support this plan are undertaken

3 Supervise loading/ unloading of cargo

3.1 Instructions are given to crew and stevedores involved in cargo loading/unloading according to cargo stowage plan
3.2 Compliance with regulations, procedures and instructions pertaining to type of cargo being handled is managed during loading/unloading operations
3.3 Loading/unloading is monitored to ensure the loading rate is not exceeded in the case of bulk or liquid cargo
3.4 Vessel stability is observed during loading/unloading operations
3.5 Loading/unloading operations are checked against stowage plan
3.6 Cargo is secured and lashed according to lashing plan
3.7 Cargo handling documentation is completed according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements

4 Monitor care of cargo during voyage

4.1 Vessel plan for care of cargo during voyage is implemented according to organisational and customer requirements, and relevant regulations
4.2 Ventilation and humidity control systems are checked
4.3 Actions required to maintain the wellbeing of cargo during the voyage are initiated according to customer requirements and organisational procedures
4.4 Compliance with safety and hazard minimisation procedures and regulations related to cargo care is managed at all times during the voyage to maintain the safety of personnel, cargo and vessel
4.5 Appropriate action is taken when defects or damage to cargo are detected

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
WG356	MARA5002A	Monitor loading, unloading and stowage of cargo	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
J719	MAR50713	Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master up to 80 metres Near Coastal)	Qualification