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Maintain a safe navigational watch

Maintain a safe navigational watch

Unit of competency
National Code
MARO009
State Code
OCG89
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
22/11/2024
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/04/2021
Field of Education
031705 - Marine Craft Operation
Original Release Date
09/04/2021
Nominal Hours
90
Description
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Maintain watch on the bridge
  • 1.1 Own 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
  • 1.2 Proper lookout is maintained at all times according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 1.3 Lights, shapes and sound signals are correctly recognised and acted upon
  • 1.4 Frequency and extent of monitoring traffic, vessel and environment are scheduled to conform with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 1.5 Bridge communication is maintained with other team members on matters relevant to the safety and integrity of the vessel
  • 1.6 Clear and unambiguous bridge communications are maintained, and clarification is sought from or given to other team members when watch information or instructions are not clearly understood
  • 1.7 Internal and external communications systems are used according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements.
  • 1.8 Conduct, handover and relief of the watch is completed according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
2 Maintain watch when anchored
  • 2.1 Organisational procedures and regulatory requirements are complied with through frequency, timing and coverage of scheduled checks and inspections
  • 2.2 Appropriate action is taken in the event of irregularities or abnormal conditions to maximise the safety and integrity of the vessel
  • 2.3 Restrictions on access to the vessel by non-authorised persons are followed according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 2.4 Internal and external communications systems are used according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
3 Respond to potential collision and emergency situations
  • 3.1 Potential collision situations are analysed and appropriate actions are taken in ample time according to regulatory requirements
  • 3.2 Correct responses are made to emergencies and situations that pose a danger to the vessel and personnel onboard
  • 3.3 Distress signals are recognised and appropriate actions are taken to initiate search and rescue (SAR) operations
  • 3.4 Master is called in the event of a navigational incident which falls outside own responsibility
4 Respond to onboard emergency situations
  • 4.1 Initial actions in the event of an emergency are undertaken according to contingency plans and are appropriate to urgency of situation and nature of emergency
  • 4.2 Urgency of situation and nature of emergency is identified promptly
  • 4.3 Relevant alarms are activated
  • 4.4 Distress signals are used to indicate need for assistance, as required
  • 4.5 Crew, personnel and passengers are given information and instructions clearly and accurately
  • 4.6 Procedures are implemented to combat emergency and to protect crew, personnel and passengers
  • 4.7 Communications are established with others to facilitate emergency response process
5 Resource the bridge according to bridge resource management principles
  • 5.1 Bridge resource management principles are interpreted to establish the functions and responsibilities of the watchkeeping team onboard a vessel
  • 5.2 Resources are allocated and assigned as needed in correct priority to perform necessary tasks to obtain and maintain situational awareness
  • 5.3 Watchkeeping schedule is developed with due consideration to team experience
  • 5.4 Instructions on watchkeeping and lookout requirements are clearly and unambiguously given in relation to monitoring traffic, vessel and environment
  • 5.5 Clear and unambiguous roles and responsibilities of watchkeeping team are determined and allocated
  • 5.6 Effective communication is maintained with team on matters relevant to safety and integrity of vessel
  • 5.7 Questionable decisions and/or actions are dealt with using an appropriate challenge and response
6 Maintain navigation records
  • 6.1 Proper records of the movements and activities related to the navigation of the vessel are maintained
  • 6.2 Records are filed and stored according to organisational procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WH883 MARO002 Maintain a safe navigational watch Unit of competency