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Perform mooring and unmooring activities

Perform mooring and unmooring activities

Unit of competency
National Code
MARC022
State Code
AWK88
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/02/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
031705 - Marine Craft Operation
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to carry out mooring and unmooring activities according to relevant requirements and regulations.This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry as a Linesperson.No 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 as required
  • 1.2 Positioning information is obtained, checked and confirmed as accurate
  • 1.3 Bridge marker is set
  • 1.4 Briefing is obtained and interpreted on issues related to mooring or unmooring operation
  • 1.5 Communications equipment is prepared and set to correct channels
  • 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 heaving line from mooring launch
  • 2.1 First lines are received from mooring launch according to operational procedures and pilot directions
  • 2.2 Assistance is provided in pulling mooring line ashore and making it fast to applicable bollard/hooks
  • 2.3 Required precautions and safety procedures are followed during receival operations
  • 2.4 Correct method for crossing mooring lines over and between another vessel’s mooring lines is followed
  • 2.5 When another vessel occupies the bollard, mooring line is dipped as required
3 Receive heaving lines from vessel
  • 3.1 First lines are received and are made fast to appropriate bollards/ hooks
  • 3.2 Two headlines and two sternlines are made available each to two different bollards/hooks
  • 3.3 Spring lines from forward and aft are received from vessel and are attached to applicable bollards/hooks
  • 3.4 Additional lines are received from vessel and are attached to applicable bollards/hooks
  • 3.5 Correct method for crossing mooring lines over and between another vessel’s mooring lines is followed
  • 3.6 When another vessel occupies the bollard, mooring line is dipped as required
  • 3.7 Safe distance from snapback zones and demarcated area is maintained during line tensioning
4 Return heaving line to vessel
  • 4.1 Vessel crew is made aware of planned heaving line return operations
  • 4.2 Lines are returned according to operational procedures
  • 4.3 Required precautions and safety procedures are followed during heaving line return operations
5 Land a gangway
  • 5.1 Precautions are taken to ensure all personnel are well clear of vicinity of gangway
  • 5.2 Vehicle is used to locate gangway in correct position in a safe and efficient manner
6 Let go of vessel
  • 6.1 Vessel crew is made aware of intentions to let go
  • 6.2 Singling up processes are carried out according to operational procedures and required safety precautions
  • 6.3 Due care is taken during singling up processes to ensure all mooring lines are kept clear of propeller
  • 6.4 Due care is taken when waiting for order for remaining lines to be released, to stand clear of remaining lines because of tension to which lines may be subjected
  • 6.5 Once order is given, remaining lines are released according to operational procedures and required safety precautions
  • 6.6 Stand clear procedures are immediately implemented when vessel crew inadvertently heaves on a line being handled by the shore-side team
  • 6.7 Required precautions and safety procedures are followed during unmooring operations
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG378 MARC1001A Carry out shore-based mooring and untying operations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODO40 MARC062 Perform mooring operations Unit of competency