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Use bridge equipment to determine vessel position

Use bridge equipment to determine vessel position

Unit of competency
National Code
MARH010
State Code
WH857
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
25
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to maintain safe navigation of a vessel through the use of radar and other bridge equipment to determine vessel position.This unit applies to a Watchkeeper Deck, a Master up to 500 gross tonnage (GT), a Master up to 80 metres Near Coastal or a Master Unlimited.This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Set up bridge equipment
  • 1.1 Bridge equipment is initialised and displays are set up and maintained
  • 1.2 Operational performance and accuracy of bridge equipment is confirmed and appropriate action is taken when performance is out of limits
  • 1.3 Any false echoes and misrepresentations are detected, identified and rejected
2 Use radar to safely navigate
  • 2.1 Radar is operated according to manufacturer instructions to produce data on position of vessel, other vessels and fixed objects
  • 2.2 Radar plot is constructed on radar plotting sheet and automatic plotting devices are initialised
  • 2.3 Systematic radar observations of vessels in the vicinity are made and risk of collision is determined
  • 2.4 Radar data is used to obtain a position fix for vessel using electronic bearing lines and variable range markers
  • 2.5 Radar bearings are corrected for vessel heading and compass error as appropriate
  • 2.6 Adjustments are made to vessel course and speed to maintain safety of navigation
  • 2.7 Manoeuvring signals are made at appropriate time according to regulations
3 Use bridge equipment to safely navigate
  • 3.1 Bridge equipment is safely and efficiently used to conduct navigation of vessel
  • 3.2 Position of vessel is monitored during voyage to ensure planned passage is followed
  • 3.3 Movements of vessels in the vicinity are monitored to ensure collision situations do not occur
  • 3.4 Adjustments are made to vessel course and speed to maintain safety of navigation
  • 3.5 Manoeuvring signals are made at appropriate time according to regulations
  • 3.6 Bridge equipment is maintained according to manufacturer requirements and organisational procedures
4 Maintain navigational records
  • 4.1 Navigational data produced by bridge equipment that should be retained to conform with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements is identified
  • 4.2 Navigational data is stored electronically or in hard copy as required by organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 4.3 Security and access requirements for data are adhered to according to organisational procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG442 MARH5004A Use bridge equipment to determine vessel position Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCH43 MARH024 Use of radar and other bridge equipment to maintain safety of navigation Unit of competency