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Manage vessel stability

Manage vessel stability

Unit of competency
National Code
MARA004
State Code
WH791
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (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
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manage the dynamic factors affecting the stability of a vessel up to 80 metres.This unit applies to people working in the capacity of Master on a range of vessels up to 80 metres.This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Calculate stability
  • 1.1 Vessel stability data book is made available and checked for endorsement
  • 1.2 Data is interpreted to determine safety parameters for vessel
  • 1.3 Stability is accurately calculated using data extracted from vessel stability data book
  • 1.4 Stability calculations are checked to ensure they correlate with data set out in vessel stability book
  • 1.5 Miscalculations or unsafe conditions are recognised and recalculated or checked
  • 1.6 Calculated stability data is recorded using appropriate units and correct number of significant figures
2 Control vessel stress and stability
  • 2.1 Information from vessel stability information is used to determine loading limits and displacement from draft
  • 2.2 Vessel weight distribution is managed to maintain stability condition within safe limits at all times and regulatory requirements are complied with under all conditions of loading
  • 2.3 Relevant stability information is correctly communicated to others as required
  • 2.4 Stability conditions of vessel are managed in adverse weather conditions
  • 2.5 Emergencies that may jeopardise vessel stability are recognised and appropriate action is taken
3 Maintain records of stability management
  • 3.1 Data and information related to stability management is accurately recorded
  • 3.2 Data and information related to stability management is filed and stored according to organisational procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S5339 TDMMA1207B MANAGE STRESS AND DYNAMIC FACTORS AFFECTING A SMALL VESSEL'S STABILITY Unit of competency
WG354 MARA4002A Manage vessel stability Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCG45 MARA024 Manage vessel stability Unit of competency