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MAINTAIN A SAFE NAVIGATIONAL WATCH

MAINTAIN A SAFE NAVIGATIONAL WATCH

Unit of competency
National Code
TDMMF3007B
State Code
S5411
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/06/2007
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/12/2007
Field of Education
031705 - Marine Craft Operation
Original Release Date
19/12/2007
Nominal Hours
100
Description
UNIT DESCRIPTOR:This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to maintain a safe navigational watch on a commercial vessel in compliance with Australian and international regulations and guidelines to ensure the safety of navigation, protection of the marine environment and the safety of the vessel and persons on board.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Carry out watchkeeping procedures
  • a The conduct, handover and relief of the watch conforms with accepted principles and vessel's procedures
  • b A proper look-out is maintained at all times and in such a way as to conform to accepted principles and procedures and regulatory requirements
  • c The vessel is navigated safely using appropriate visual and electronic techniques to check position and to keep it on the track laid down
  • d The progress of the vessel along a prepared track is analysed and speed and course adjusted as appropriate to maintain a required estimated time of arrival at a point on the track
  • e Lights, shapes and sound signals conform with the requirements contained in the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea and are correctly recognised
  • f The frequency and extent of monitoring of traffic, the vessel and the environment conform with accepted principles and procedures
  • g Responsibility for the safety of navigation is clearly defined at all times, including periods when the master is on the bridge and while under pilotage
  • h Safe navigational practice is achieved through the implementation of accepted bridge resource management principles and procedures
  • i Fatigue management strategies are correctly applied within the bridge management team
2 Respond to potential collision and emergency situations
  • a Potential collision situations are analysed and appropriate action is taken in ample time and in accordance with regulatory requirements
  • b Correct responses are made to emergencies and situations that pose a danger to the vessel and personnel on board
  • c Distress signals are recognised and appropriate action is taken to initiate search and rescue procedures
  • d Master is called in the event of a navigational incident which falls outside the officer's limits of responsibility
3 Maintain watchkeeping records
  • a A proper and accurate record is maintained of the movements and activities relating to the navigation of the vessel
  • b Appropriate entries pertaining to the watch are recorded in the vessel's log or computer records
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S2122 TDMMF3001A Maintain a safe navigational watch Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WH883 MARO002 Maintain a safe navigational watch Unit of competency
WG523 MARO5001A Maintain a safe navigational watch Unit of competency