Demonstrate knowledge of ships and ship routines

Unit of competency Outline

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Unit of competency

National Code
MARL060

State Code
OCH06

TGA Status
Current

DTWD Status
Approved

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
27/10/2020

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

09/04/2021

Field of Education

031701 - Maritime Engineering

Original Release Date

09/04/2021

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to maintain a safe engineering watch on a commercial vessel.This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in the capacity of:Electro-Technical Officer (STCW Electro-Technical Officer Unlimited)Engineer Class 3 Near CoastalEngineer Watchkeeper (STCW Engineer Watchkeeper Unlimited). 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 Costal Qualifications:This unit is one of the requirements to obtain Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification as an Engineer Class 3 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 an Electro-Technical Officer (STCW Electro-Technical Officer Unlimited) or Engineer Watchkeeper (STCW Engineer Watchkeeper Unlimited) 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).

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1 Outline key features of different types of commercial ships

1.1 Annotated sketch of profile and midship section of a range of ship types is constructed
1.2 Terms used to quote size of a ship are used appropriately
1.3 Plate materials and joining methods used in ship construction are detailed
1.4 Basic principles of watertight integrity are identified and applied
1.5 Shipping terms are applied to describe characteristics of commercial vessels

2 Explain need for standards and other monitoring requirements for ships

2.1 International standards relating to construction, equipment and conditions of commercial vessels are outlined
2.2 National legislation and IMO conventions concerning safety of life at sea, security and protection of marine environment are outlined
2.3 Requirements of International Safety Management (ISM) Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention and safety management system (SMS) are outlined
2.4 Qualifications and experience requirements for key personnel on a ship are outlined
2.5 Personal and ship certificates, and other documents required to be carried onboard ship by international conventions, how they are obtained, how they may be verified, and period of their legal validity are identified
2.6 Roles and functions of key national and international shipping authorities and organisations are outlined
2.7 Purpose of surveys and dry-docking of ships are explained

3 Explain responsibilities of personnel onboard ship

3.1 Roles and responsibilities of personnel onboard ship are clarified
3.2 Organisational structure, lines of responsibility and communication onboard ship are outlined
3.3 International maritime conventions, recommendations and national legislation concerning shipboard personnel and training are clarified
3.4 Daily work and shipboard routines relating to engineering watchkeeping are outlined
3.5 Personal and social responsibilities of personnel onboard ship are confirmed

4 Explain engineering watchkeeping procedures

4.1 Established engineering practice and regulatory requirements for conduct, handover and relief of an engineering watch are outlined
4.2 Operational procedures and requirements for main propulsion, auxiliary systems and associated controls are outlined
4.3 Operational procedures and requirements for monitoring the performance of main propulsion, auxiliary systems and associated controls are outlined
4.4 Procedures for identifying, rectifying and reporting problems associated with performance of main propulsion, auxiliary systems and associated controls are outlined
4.5 Basic operation, monitoring and maintenance of shafting installations and propeller systems is detailed
4.6 Engine room resource management principles and procedures required for a safe engineering watch are outlined
4.7 Safety precautions to be observed during a watch and immediate actions to be taken in a fire or incident are clarified
4.8 Requirements for recording activities and incidents that occur during keeping an engineering watch are detailed
4.9 Fatigue management strategies for engine room management team are identified
4.10 Personal tasks and workload management techniques appropriate for an Engineer Watchkeeper are outlined

5. Communicate between bridge, engine control room and main engine room

5.1 Available tools are correctly used to communicate between bridge, engine control room and main engine room
5.2 Appropriate records of engineering communications are completed according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements

6. Communicate with officers, crew and others

6.1 Clear and precise communication is used, and established communication practices are followed
6.2 Communication misunderstandings are avoided using appropriate confirmation techniques and established communication practices
6.3 Messages concerning vessel safety and operations are received, read, clarified as required, correctly interpreted and applied to engineering activities
6.4 Appropriate techniques are used when communicating with multilingual crew to ensure communication is effective and messages are clearly understood
6.5 Non-verbal communication is appropriately used when working and communicating with others

7 Outline procedures and responses to malfunctions and emergency situations

7.1 Potential malfunctions and emergencies relating to main propulsion and auxiliary systems are identified
7.2 Correct response and required action relating to potential malfunctions and emergencies in main propulsion and auxiliary systems are detailed
7.3 Regulatory requirements and reporting requirements for incidents and emergency situations outside Watchkeeper limits of responsibility are confirmed

8 Recognise tanker types and cargo characteristic

8.1 Principal features and layout of various types of tankers and gas carriers are identified and differences between them determined
8.2 Terminology relating to the structure, capacities and operations of tankers is correctly used when describing the features of various types of tankers and gas carriers and their differences
8.3 Principal features and distinguishing characteristics of various types of tanker cargoes are correctly identified and applied during watchkeeping duties on a tanker or gas carrier

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AUG40	MARL037	Demonstrate knowledge of ships and ship routines	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BFV7	MAR50120	Diploma of Marine Engineering	Qualification