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Maintain seaworthiness of a vessel

Maintain seaworthiness of a vessel

Unit of competency
National Code
MARN005
State Code
WH881
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
031701 - Maritime Engineering
Original Release Date
04/02/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to maintain the seaworthiness of a vessel.This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry as a Watchkeeper Deck, a Master up to 500 gross tonnage (GT), or a Master up to 80 metres Near Coastal.This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Check weather tight and watertight integrity of vessel
  • 1.1 Structural members of vessel are investigated to establish weather tight and watertight requirements of vessel
  • 1.2 Inspections of vessel are planned according to regulatory and organisational requirements
  • 1.3 Checks are completed to confirm weather tight and watertight integrity of vessel at all times
  • 1.4 Defects and damage to vessel are identified and reported according to organisational procedures
2 Take action to meet environmental changes
  • 2.1 Anticipated sea and weather conditions are analysed to identify situations that may jeopardise vessel weather tight and watertight integrity
  • 2.2 Effect of severe wind and rolling in associated sea conditions on vessel weather tight and watertight integrity is recognised
  • 2.3 Effect of water on deck on vessel weather tight and watertight integrity is ascertained
  • 2.4 Appropriate action is taken to maintain vessel weather tight and watertight integrity according to organisational procedures
3 Maintain records
  • 3.1 Relevant documents and records are completed and maintained as required according to regulatory and organisational requirements
  • 3.2 Relevant documents are sent to appropriate bodies and copies are filed according to regulatory and organisational requirements
  • 3.3 Documents are stored according to regulatory and organisational requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S5370 TDMMB4607A APPLY INFORMATION ON VESSEL STRUCTURE TO MAINTENANCE AND SEAWORTHINESS Unit of competency
WG518 MARN5001A Maintain seaworthiness of a vessel Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCH00 MARN011 Maintain seaworthiness of the ship (ship construction) Unit of competency