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Contribute to safe cargo operations on oil and chemical tankers

Contribute to safe cargo operations on oil and chemical tankers

Unit of competency
National Code
MARA002
State Code
WH789
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
50
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to recognise hazards associated with oil and chemical tankers and apply appropriate hazard control measures to ensure safe cargo operation.This unit applies to seafarers required to assist in the safe operation of oil and chemical tankers.This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Recognise characteristics of tanker cargo and tankers to ensure the safe transfer and transport of cargo
  • 1.1 Features of various types of oil and chemical tankers are outlined
  • 1.2 Cargo operations of tankers are identified
  • 1.3 Properties of cargo being transported are identified and their impact on safety, the environment and vessel operations is recognised
  • 1.4 Hazards associated with the transport of cargo are clarified according to emergency response documentation
  • 1.5 Hazard controls associated with tanker cargo are employed according to organisational procedures
2 Comply with legislative and organisational requirements for safe transfer and transport of tanker cargo
  • 2.1 Safety data sheets (SDS)/material safety data sheets (MSDS) relevant to cargo are accessed and procedures for tanker safety and safety management are identified
  • 2.2 SDS/MSDS are interpreted to identify relevant cargo-related hazards to the vessel and to personnel
  • 2.3 Legislative and organisational requirements are interpreted to identify appropriate actions for safe transfer and transport of cargo
3 Take precautions to prevent hazards
  • 3.1 Organisational policies and procedures to minimise hazards are identified
  • 3.2 Type and severity of hazard posed by cargo is recognised
  • 3.3 Transfer and transport of cargo is monitored to prevent hazards
  • 3.4 Monitoring equipment , where installed, is regularly inspected and used according to organisational procedures
4 Act on becoming aware of a hazardous situation
  • 4.1 Source of hazard is identified according to organisational procedures
  • 4.2 Risk is assessed considering severity and likelihood of consequences
  • 4.3 Control measures to minimise risk are implemented to level of responsibility or referred to appropriate person for permission or further action
  • 4.4 Containment procedures are applied where appropriate
  • 4.5 Appropriate safety procedures are followed and personal protective equipment is used according to organisational procedures
  • 4.6 Risk is eliminated where possible, and if not practical, actions are taken to control risk
  • 4.7 Appropriate firefighting equipment is identified to carry out firefighting operations
5 Take precautions to prevent pollution of the environment from the release of oil or chemicals
  • 5.1 Procedures to prevent pollution are identified and observed at all times
  • 5.2 Measures to prevent pollution during normal and emergency situations are applied according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures
  • 5.3 All relevant information is immediately reported to appropriate persons when a spill is detected or a malfunction has occurred that poses a risk of a spill
  • 5.4 All required spill containment procedures are correctly implemented according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG352 MARA3002A Contribute to safe cargo operations on oil and chemical tankers Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCG77 MARA013 Contribute to basic cargo operations on oil and chemical tankers (basic oil and chemical) Unit of competency