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Apply seamanship skills aboard a vessel up to 12 metres

Apply seamanship skills aboard a vessel up to 12 metres

Unit of competency
National Code
MARN002
State Code
WH878
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
45
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply practical seamanship skills and techniques as part of work duties aboard a vessel up to12 metres.This unit applies to Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal and Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal working in the maritime industry on vessels up to 12 metres.This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Use and maintain ropes
  • 1.1 Rope types and common areas of use are correctly identified
  • 1.2 Ropes are checked for wear and repairs are undertaken according to manufacturer guidelines
  • 1.3 Ropes are coiled and stowed correctly
  • 1.4 Knots and hitches are tied neatly and securely, and are used according to their correct application
  • 1.5 Ropes are spliced neatly and securely according to their correct application
  • 1.6 Rope ends are whipped where appropriate to maintain good condition
2 Secure vessel at anchor
  • 2.1 Prior to letting go, anchor and equipment are prepared
  • 2.2 Quantity of anchor cable run out or recovered is appropriate to the depth of water, weather and sea conditions, and tidal range in area of operation
  • 2.3 During operation, control of cable is maintained within safe operating limits
  • 2.4 Degree to which anchor and equipment are secured on completion of anchoring operations is appropriate to forecast conditions
  • 2.5 During all operations, anchoring area is kept free of loose ropes, wires and debris
3 Secure vessel at a berth
  • 3.1 At all times, mooring lines and associated equipment are handled safely
  • 3.2 Throughout operations, mooring area is kept free of loose ropes, wires and debris
  • 3.3 Tension on ropes is maintained at an appropriate level for the stage and nature of the operation
4 Check condition and seaworthiness of vessel
  • 4.1 Coverage and frequency of checks and inspections on vessel seaworthiness are undertaken according to workplace procedures and organisational safety management system
  • 4.2 Watertight integrity is checked and appropriate action is taken to prepare for prevailing and forecast weather and sea conditions
  • 4.3 Degree to which vessel is secured is appropriate to prevailing and forecast conditions
  • 4.4 Irregularities are identified and appropriate action is taken to rectify the situation
  • 4.5 Irregularities beyond ability to rectify are reported in time to enable remedial action to be taken
  • 4.6 Reports of condition are completed according to workplace procedures
5 Conduct refuelling operations
  • 5.1 All personal protective equipment is accessed and used
  • 5.2 Safety boundary for the refuelling process is established
  • 5.3 Spill prevention systems are correctly deployed
  • 5.4 Refuelling operations are performed safely and according to organisational safety management system
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG514 MARN2001A Apply seamanship skills aboard a vessel up to 12 metres Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAB66 MARN008 Apply seamanship skills aboard a vessel up to 12 metres Unit of competency