This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct the passage of a vessel up to 12 metres within the 15nautical mile (nm) limit; it includes using the range of equipment found on a vessel to plan and safely conduct the passage.

This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry commanding, and operating the engines of, a commercial vessel:

<12 m in length with propulsion power that is unlimited for an outboard engine or <500 kW for an inboard engine

in inshore waters or designated waters

as a tender or auxiliary vessel within 3 nm of a parent vessel within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Legislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this unit. This unit is one of the requirements to obtain Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification as a Coxswain Grade 1 NC as defined in the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D. The AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA) is a requirement for AMSA certification. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) mandated practical assessment (AMPA) will cover a range, but not all, of the requirements identified in the Performance Evidence and Knowledge Evidence. The AMPA shall be undertaken in accordance with its instructions.

Assessors of AMPA must hold as a minimum:

a current certificate of competency issued under Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012 at the same level as the qualification being assessed with at least 12 months relevant sea service, or

a relevant seafarer certificate, as master or deck officer, issued under the Navigation Act 2012

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Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Appropriate charts and publications are accessed and checked for currency
Destination is identified, and course and waypoints are plotted
Estimated time of arrival (ETA) at waypoints and final destination are calculated
Safe passage is plotted to comply with all navigational buoys, marks and beacons
Navigational hazards are identified to avoid dangers to vessel
Weather information is accessed to determine expected weather pattern for intended passage
Proposed course is modified as necessary, to meet expected weather conditions
Fuel consumption for passage, including a reserve, is calculated
Local authorities are advised of departure and passage plan
Vessel is steered and propulsion equipment is operated in a safe and controlled manner to complete pre-planned course
Pilotage techniques and navigational equipment are used to monitor vessel position and maintain vessel in safe waters at all times
Errors detected with navigational equipment are corrected to maintain planned passage
Navigational buoys, marks and beacons are identified and complied with
Situational awareness is maintained to avoid navigational hazards and to comply with regulations for prevention of collision at sea
Weather and sea conditions are monitored during passage and correct adjustments are made for changing conditions
Local authority is advised of completion of passage
Vessel is checked to ensure it is securely moored
Propulsion equipment is checked to ensure it is safely shut down and secured
Navigational equipment is switched off
Appropriate charts and publications are accessed and checked for currency
Propulsion equipment and alarms are tested for serviceability and vessel hull is checked for seaworthiness
Local authorities are advised of departure and passage plan
Local authority is advised of completion of passage

Assessment Cover Sheet

MARH013 - Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel up to 12 metres

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MARH013 - Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel up to 12 metres

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