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Contribute to safe anchor handling and towing operations

Contribute to safe anchor handling and towing operations

Unit of competency
National Code
MARA008
State Code
AUG21
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/02/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/08/2015
Field of Education
031705 - Marine Craft Operation
Original Release Date
28/08/2015
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to undertake a range of offshore anchor handling and towing activities on board an Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) vessel within the limits of responsibility of an integrated rating and under the direction of the officer in charge or Master.This unit applies to Integrated Ratings working in the offshore maritime industry assigned to specific anchor handling and towing duties and responsibilities.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this specific unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Recognise types of anchor handling and towing equipment, vessels and towed objects
  • 1.1 Required safety precautions, including fatigue management are identified
  • 1.2 Features of various AHTS are outlined
  • 1.3 Types of anchor handling and towing operations are identified
  • 1.4 Properties of towed objects are identified and their impact on safety, the environment and vessel operations is recognised
  • 1.5 Properties of anchor handling and towing equipment and tools are identified and their impact on safety and vessel operations is recognised
  • 1.6 Hazards associated with anchor handling and towing are identified
  • 1.7 Hazard controls associated with anchor handling and towing are employed according to organisational procedures
2 Prepare anchor handling and towing deck equipment, tools and machinery for use
  • 2.1 Appropriate personal protective equipment and machinery is selected, used and stored according to work health and safety/occupational health and safety (WHS/OHS) requirements
  • 2.2 Routine pre-operational checks are carried out on anchor handling and towing deck equipment, tools and machinery according to manufacturer specifications, regulatory and organisational requirements
  • 2.3 Deviations from the norm are promptly identified and rectified
  • 2.4 Adjustments are made to achieve a safe and efficient operation
  • 2.5 Inability to start machinery is reported promptly and accurately to appropriate personnel
3 Operate anchor handling and towing deck tools and equipment
  • 3.1 Deck equipment, tools and machinery is operated in a safe and controlled manner within defined operating limits when running, to achieve optimum safety and efficiency
  • 3.2 Deviations from normal operations are promptly identified
  • 3.3 Action is taken to rectify basic operational faults to maintain optimum safety and efficiency
  • 3.4 Appropriate action is taken in a malfunction or emergency
4 Check and complete anchor handling and towing deck equipment , tools and machinery operations
  • 4.1 Equipment and machinery shut-down procedures are carried out according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures
  • 4.2 Equipment and machinery damage, malfunctions or irregular performance is recorded and reported according to organisational procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S5496 TDMMR5307B CARRY OUT ANCHOR HANDLING, TOWAGE AND SUPPLY DUTIES AT A RIG Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCH24 MARA015 Contribute to safe anchor handling and towing operations Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AC872 MARSS00014 Anchor Handling and Cargo Operations Skill Set Skill set