Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 | Use and maintain ropes and wires | 1.1 | Knots, hitches and bends using rope are correctly made and used in the course of operations on board a vessel |
1.2 | Ropes are spliced neatly and securely according to their correct application and rope ends are whipped where appropriate to maintain good condition |
1.3 | Breaking strain and safe working loads of rope and wire are determined and applied as load limits in the course of operations on board a vessel |
1.4 | Wear and damage to rope and wire are recognised |
1.5 | Rope and wire are maintained and stored according to organisational procedures |
2 | Operate lifting gear | 2.1 | Lifting gear is checked and prepared for operation prior to use |
2.2 | Defective lifting gear is isolated and reported according to organisational procedures |
2.3 | Loads are correctly attached using appropriate slings and rigging gear according to organisational procedures and safety requirements |
2.4 | Maximum and safe working load limits are determined and not exceeded |
2.5 | Lifting gear is safely operated to carry out operations |
3 | Secure vessel at anchor | 3.1 | Prior to letting go, anchor and equipment are prepared and crew is briefed |
3.2 | Quantity of anchor cable run out or recovered is appropriate to depth of water, weather and sea conditions, and tidal range in area of operation |
3.3 | Control of cable is maintained within safe operating limits during anchoring operations |
3.4 | Degree to which anchor and equipment are secured on completion of anchoring operations is appropriate to forecast conditions |
3.5 | Anchoring area is kept free of loose ropes, wires and debris during all operations |
4 | Secure vessel at a berth | 4.1 | At all times, mooring lines and associated equipment are handled safely |
4.2 | Throughout operations, mooring area is kept free of loose ropes, wires and debris |
4.3 | Tension on ropes is maintained at an appropriate level for stage and nature of the operation |
4.4 | Tension on shore-power leads and other umbilicals is monitored |
5 | Check condition and seaworthiness of vessel | 5.1 | Coverage and frequency of checks and inspections on vessel seaworthiness are undertaken according to organisational procedures |
5.2 | Watertight integrity is checked and appropriate action is taken to prepare for prevailing and forecast weather and sea conditions according to vessel seaworthiness plans and regulatory requirements |
5.3 | Vessel is secured to degree which is appropriate to prevailing and forecast conditions |
5.4 | Irregularities are identified and appropriate action is taken to rectify the situation |
5.5 | Irregularities beyond ability to rectify are reported in time to enable remedial action to be taken |
5.6 | Reports of vessel condition are completed according to organisational procedures |
6 | Check stability of vessel | 6.1 | Information from vessel stability data book is used to determine loading limits and displacement from draft |
6.2 | Stability conditions for proposed nature of voyage and operations are confirmed and required stress and stability criteria are met |
7 | Perform tasks aloft and over vessel side | 7.1 | Area and equipment for working aloft or over the side are prepared according to organisational procedures |
7.2 | Required precautions are taken when working aloft or over the side |
7.3 | Chairs, safety harnesses and appropriate safety equipment are used according to organisational procedures |
7.4 | Portable ladders are used correctly to perform tasks |
7.5 | Tasks are completed safely according to instructions |
7.6 | Equipment is inspected, maintained and stored after use according to organisational procedures |
8 | Lash and secure stores, cargo and access ways | 8.1 | Lashing equipment is inspected, maintained and correctly stored after use according to organisational procedures |
8.2 | Cargo is stowed according to recognised principles and organisational procedures relating to transport and handling of dangerous goods |
8.3 | Cargo is lashed and secured according to recognised principles and organisational procedures |
8.4 | Equipment and items on deck and in galley spaces are secured according to organisational procedures |
8.5 | Personnel access ways are rigged and secured according to organisational procedures |
8.6 | Accommodation spaces and personnel facilities on board vessel are checked and correctly secured for sea according to organisational procedures |
9 | Supervise refuelling operations | 9.1 | All personal protective equipment is accessed and used |
9.2 | Amount of fuel required is calculated |
9.3 | Instructions are provided to ensure safety boundary for refuelling process is established |
9.4 | Spill prevention systems are correctly deployed |
9.5 | Instructions are provided to ensure refuelling operations are performed safely |
9.6 | Notification of intention to refuel is made to authorities and other nearby operations |