TDMMF1607B PLAN AND IMPLEMENT SPECIAL SAFETY, MAINTENANCE AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES FOR OIL TANKERS

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, , the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

1

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to:

a

Plan and implement special safety, maintenance and emergency procedures on an oil tanker

b

Identify typical safety, maintenance and emergency problems and hazards on an oil tanker and take appropriate action

c

Apply relevant international conventions, IMO and national codes, tanker safety guides and port regulations related to oil tanker operations

d

Communicate effectively with others when carrying out special safety, maintenance and emergency procedures on an oil tanker

2

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

a

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

b

Consistently applies underpinning knowledge and skills when:

1

planning and implementing special safety, maintenance and emergency procedures for oil tankers

2

identifying and evaluating oil cargo safety, maintenance and emergency problems and hazards and determining appropriate courses of action

3

identifying and implementing improvements to oil cargo safety, maintenance and emergency procedures

c

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures, including:

1

relevant sections of IMO STCW Convention and Code and AMSA Marine Orders

2

OH&S and pollution control regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures

3

ISM Code safety management system procedures and work instructions on the conduct of maintenance on oil tankers

4

job procedures and work instructions

5

following on-board housekeeping processes

6

pollution management processes

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Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

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d

Action is taken promptly to report and/or rectify operational accidents and incidents in accordance with established procedures

e

Work is completed systematically with required attention to detail

f

Recognises and adapts appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions among crew and others

3

Context of assessment

a

Assessment of competency must comply with the assessment requirements of the relevant maritime regulations

b

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken within relevant marine authority approved and audited arrangements by a registered training organisation:

1

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral examinations

2

Appropriate practical assessment must occur:

i

at the registered training organisation; and/or

ii

on an appropriate working or training vessel

4

Specific resources required for assessment

Access is required to opportunities to:

a

participate in a range of practical exercises, case studies and/or other exercises that demonstrate the skills and knowledge to plan and implement special safety, maintenance and emergency procedures on an oil tanker; and/or

b

plan and implement special safety, maintenance and emergency procedures on board an operational oil tanker

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

This describes the knowledge required for this unit.

1

Relevant sections of IMO STCW 95 Code and AMSA Marine Orders applicable for oil tankers

2

Relevant OH&S and pollution control legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures

3

The basic principles and trends in oil tanker design and cargo containment and handling systems, including:

a

typical piping and pumping arrangements

b

typical deck arrangements

c

cargo tank arrangements

d

types of cargo pumps and their application to various types of oil and petroleum cargo

e

tank cleaning, gas freeing and inerting systems

f

the major components of an inert gas plant

g

cargo tank venting and accommodation ventilation systems and procedures

h

the requirements of shipboard gauging systems and their associated instrumentation and alarms

i

the requirements for cargo heating systems on oil tankers

j

the safety aspects of electrical systems on oil tankers

4

Procedures and regulatory requirements for loading, discharge, handling and condition monitoring of oil cargo, including:

a

cargo loading and discharging preparations and procedures

b

loading and discharge plans for multiple grade tanker cargoes with due regard to cargo segregation and cargo care on passage.

c

loading and discharging procedures, including vessel-to-vessel transfers

d

the use of checklists, including the vessel/shore checklist.

e

the importance of correct supervision and use of monitoring equipment

f

the procedure for tank cleaning and gas freeing operations

g

crude oil washing procedures

h

the use and maintenance of inert gas atmospheres during cargo handling operations and its role in the gas freeing process

i

regulations and procedures for the control of entry into pump rooms and confined spaces

j

the principle of operation of gas detection equipment

k

appropriate gas detection equipment for given shipboard scenarios

l

the use of load-on-top techniques

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m

proper ballasting and deballasting procedures

n

procedures to prevent air and water pollution, including disposals of wastes and washings

o

emergency procedures, i.e. preplanned action in the event of leaks, fire, collision, stranding, emergency cargo discharge and personnel casualty

5

Oil cargo handling systems and equipment and the procedures for their use

6

The chemical and physical characteristics of oil cargoes, including:

a

the basic chemistry of hydrocarbons and simple chemical reactions

b

the physical characteristics of a variety of oil cargoes

c

the practical significance of flashpoint, flammable range and auto-ignition temperature

7

Special precautions an procedures when carrying out repairs and maintenance on oil tankers

a

the special safety factors and precautions necessary in the performance of hot work on an oil tanker

b

correct hot work procedures, including requirements for permits to carry out work

c

safety precautions with respect to repair and maintenance work, including that affecting pumping, piping, and electrical and control systems which may be contaminated with toxic vapours or liquid

8

The hazards associated with oil cargoes, including:

a

an understanding of the types of hazards and their causes

b

safety and hazard minimisation procedures used on oil tankers

c

the sources of ignition that may be present on tankers

d

the principles of electrostatic generation and the possible situations which might lead to a discharge aboard a tanker

e

the design features of the vessels which minimise or eliminate the major hazards

f

the health hazards of associated cargoes and the means to prevent incidents

9

Principles and procedures for emergency operations on an oil tanker, including:

a

the importance of developing tanker emergency plans

b

techniques for emergency shut down of cargo operations

c

actions to be taken in the event of failure of services essential to oil cargo

d

action following a collision, grounding or spillage, including a vapour release from an oil tanker

e

the correct procedures for the use of breathing apparatus, escape equipment, resuscitation equipment, rescue equipment, decontamination equipment and protective clothing and equipment

f

the procedures for entry into and effecting a rescue from enclosed spaces

10

Maritime communication techniques as they are applied in the loading, discharge, handling and condition monitoring of oil cargo

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REQUIRED SKILLS

This describes the basic skills required for this unit.

1

Read and interpret instructions, regulations, procedures and information relevant to planning and implementing special safety, maintenance and emergency procedures for oil tankers

2

Communicate effectively with others when planning and implementing special safety, maintenance and emergency procedures for oil tankers

3

Provide leadership to others on matters related the planning and implementing special safety, maintenance and emergency procedures for oil tankers

4

Take appropriate initiatives related to the planning and implementing special safety, maintenance and emergency procedures for oil tankers

5

Interpret and apply security and safety practices and regulations when planning and implementing special safety, maintenance and emergency procedures for oil tankers

6

Modify activities dependent on differing workplace contingencies, risk situations and environments

7

Identify and solve problems associated with the planning and implementing special safety, maintenance and emergency procedures for oil tankers and take appropriate action based on available information

8

Monitor and anticipate problems and risks related to the special safety, maintenance and emergency procedures for oil tankers, and take appropriate action

9

Adapt to differing types of vessels, port facilities, oil cargoes and equipment

10

Monitor the use of equipment required for the planning and implementing special safety, maintenance and emergency procedures for oil tankers

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The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

VARIABLE

SCOPE

1. GENERAL CONTEXT

a.

Work must be carried out:

1

in compliance with the relevant maritime regulations, tanker safety guides and port regulations related to oil tanker safety, operations and pollution control

b.

Work is performed:

1

relatively independently under broad operational requirements, with accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes

c.

Work involves:

1

the application of special safety precautions, operational procedures and hazard minimisation strategies to the management of the operations, maintenance and emergency situations on an oil tanker. Contribution to the development of integrated safety management plan for an oil tanker is required and accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the outcomes is involved

d.

Work requires:

1

significant judgement in planning, technical and leadership functions related to the development and implementation of an ISM safety management plan for operations, maintenance activities and emergencies on an oil tanker

2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT

a

Vessel may include:

1

any Australian or international commercial oil tanker

b

Operational, maintenance and emergency procedures may be carried out:

1

by day or night in both normal and emergency situations

2

under any possible operational conditions

3

during loading and discharging of cargo

4

during ballasting and deballasting

5

during tank cleaning

6

during crude oil washing procedures

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b

Operational, maintenance and emergency procedures may be carried out:

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during oil cargo monitoring and maintenance

8

during oil cargo sampling

c

Operational cargo handling cycle of an oil tanker may include:

1

oil loading preparation and operations

2

load-on-top operations

3

monitoring and maintenance operations during a loaded voyage

4

oil discharging preparation and operations

5

tank stripping and cleaning operations

6

ballasting operations

7

maintenance operations during a ballast voyage

8

deballasting operations

d

Oil cargo handling systems and equipment may include:

1

pumps and pumping arrangements and venting and vapour-return systems, piping systems and valves

2

filters and strainers

3

expansion devices

4

flame screens

5

commonly used inert gases

6

storage, generation and distribution systems

7

temperature and pressure monitoring systems

8

inert gas systems

9

gas freeing systems

10

cargo gauging, instrumentation systems and alarms

11

gas detection and monitoring systems

e

Personal protective clothing and equipment may include:

1

masks and goggles

2

breathing apparatus

3

resuscitation equipment

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e

Personal protective clothing and equipment may include:

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protective clothing, including headgear, gloves and footwear escape and rescue equipment

f

Hazards associated with oil cargoes may include:

1

sources of ignition leading to explosion and fire

2

electrostatic generation leading to discharge

3

environmental hazards to air and water

4

reactivity hazards, including effects of self-reaction, temperature and effects of air, water, impurities and other chemicals and reagents

5

spills or release of toxic fluids, vapours and gases, involving skin contact and inhalation

6

corrosion hazards to personnel, vessel structures and equipment

7

working in confined spaces

g

Documentation/records may include:

1

ISM Code safety management system plans, procedures, checklists and instructions

2

vessel's safety, maintenance and emergency procedures

3

established tanker and company oil cargo operations procedures

4

sections of the AMSA Marine Orders and the IMO STCW Convention and Code related to oil tankers

5

International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals, ICS/OCIMF

6

Ship to Ship Transfer Guide (Petroleum), ICS/OCIMF

7

Clean Seas Guide for Oil Tankers (Retention of Oil Residues on Board), ICS/OCIMF

8

material safety data sheets

9

tanker manufacturer's instructions and recommended procedures

10

OH&S procedures relevant to the handling of oil cargoes

11

instructions of relevant maritime authorities concerning oil cargo operations

12

relevant Australian and international standards

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h

Applicable procedures and codes may include:

1

IMO STCW 95 Convention and Code related to oil tankers

2

relevant sections of AMSA Marine Orders

3

International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea

4

relevant international, Commonwealth, State and Territory OH&S and pollution control legislation