The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. |
National and state/territory standards and regulatory requirements may include: | Australian Intergovernmental Agreement on a National System for the Prevention and Management of Marine Pest Incursions International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) National Plan to Combat the Pollution of the Sea by Oil Protection of the Sea (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Act 1983 Relevant sections of National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) relating to protecting marine environment |
Sources of pollutants may include: | Bilges Deck equipment Engines Food waste Fuel: containments and transfer systems pumps Hydraulic pumps Lubricants, gas, cleaning and coating products Sewage pumps Vents, drains, toilets |
Types of pollutants may include: | Air Ballast water Batteries and gasses Cargo and packaging Engine: exhaust fumes and ventilation systems noise Grey water, black water and ventilation Noise Oil, sewage, garbage, noxious substances Unknown fluids |
Preventative and remedial anti-pollution procedures may include: | Design and construction features such as save-alls, vents, filling points, combing drains, scuppers, freeing ports, bilges and strum boxes Legislative requirements such as garbage disposal at sea guidelines for: controlling gas and smoke polluting emissions effectively managing waste, pollution and recycling processes effectively managing ballast operations preventing cargo spillages preventing fuel and oil spillages Operational procedures such as fuel transfer, ballast operations, cargo operations (including lashing) Pollution control signage Shipboard housekeeping |
Relevant personnel may include: | Attending surveyor Environmental protection agency Maritime authorities Owner master or agent of vessel Other interested parties |
Machinery and equipment may include: | Effective management of ballast operations Emission control equipment Pollution control instructions Pumps Shipboard housekeeping Valves Waste storage and recycling equipment Water management equipment, including cooling water, ballast water and bilge systems |
Flammable and hazardous materials may include: | Chemicals Cleaning products LPG cooking gas Lubricants Spare fuel |
Records may include: | Ballast record book Deck and engine room log books Garbage record books Oil record books Sewage record books, including test results |
Environmental issues that may not be covered under marine safety regulations may include: | Ballast water management Damage to sensitive environments through anchoring Fishing restrictions Laying pots/traps/moorings Noise |