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Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment

Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment

Unit of competency
National Code
MARF009
State Code
WH837
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 survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment.This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry requiring a Certificate of Safety Training.This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Respond to emergency
  • 1.1 Emergency situation is correctly recognised
  • 1.2 Muster and abandon vessel signals are activated according to organisational procedures
  • 1.3 Prompt, accurate and clear information is given on raising alarm
  • 1.4 Instructions are provided to crew and passengers to maximise chances of survival
  • 1.5 Emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) is operated to transmit distress signal
  • 1.6 Distress calls are made using radio equipment on distress call frequency to communicate nature of emergency
2 Launch survival craft and rescue boats
  • 2.1 Preparations for the launch of the survival craft or rescue boat are made according to organisational procedures and manufacturer instructions
  • 2.2 Appropriate launch strategy is adopted following an assessment of the weather and sea conditions, and the nature of the emergency
  • 2.3 Launching equipment is operated according to organisational procedures and manufacturer instructions
  • 2.4 Survival craft or rescue boat is launched smoothly according to organisational procedures and manufacturer instructions
  • 2.5 Pre-start checks are conducted on the engine of the survival craft or rescue boat
  • 2.6 Survival craft or rescue boat engine is started according to organisational procedures and manufacturer instructions
3 Operate survival craft and rescue boats
  • 3.1 Orders are given to survivors to board the survival craft or rescue boat using appropriate means
  • 3.2 Survival craft or rescue boat is cleared of the vessel and operated according to organisational procedures and manufacturer instructions
  • 3.3 Sea anchors and drogues are used to assist in remaining within the vicinity of the abandoned vessel and to minimise the effects of adverse weather and sea conditions
  • 3.4 Exposure cover is deployed on an open lifeboat according to manufacturer instructions
4 Operate lifesaving and survival equipment on board survival craft and rescue boats
  • 4.1 Location and accessibility of all lifesaving and survival equipment is established
  • 4.2 Survival equipment is checked and operated according to manufacturer instructions
  • 4.3 Lifesaving equipment is correctly donned and used according to manufacturer instructions
5 Assume responsibility for survival of crew and passengers
  • 5.1 Survivors are checked for signs of hypothermia or other injuries and first aid is applied where necessary
  • 5.2 Water and food is rationed
  • 5.3 Lookout for vessels and aircraft in the vicinity is maintained and distress signals are released on sighting
  • 5.4 Instructions given by rescue personnel are followed to safely access rescue craft
  • 5.5 Persons are disembarked from survival craft or rescue boat according to organisational procedures
  • 5.6 Survival craft or rescue boat is recovered and checked for signs of damage
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG418 MARF3006A Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCH58 MARF046 Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment and personal survival techniques (PST) Unit of competency