Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for tug boat operations
- Operating instructions are interpreted to determine the task, the cargo, the destination and route, and navigation data is compiled in accordance with standard procedures.
- Cargo weight is within the safe operating limit of the craft and manifests are completed to ensure passengers and cargo are safe to move in accordance with standard procedures.
- Equipment is selected, checked for serviceability and unserviceable items are replaced or rejected, and reported to supervisor in accordance with standard procedures.
- Shore preparation is conducted in accordance with standard procedures and watercraft is prepared and readied for launch and watercraft operations.
- Appropriate personal protective equipment is selected and worn by all personnel in accordance with standard procedures.
- Drive tug boat
- Passengers and crew are briefed on safety issues prior to embarking in accordance with standard procedures.
- Tug is launched safely in accordance with standard procedures and local conditions.
- Tug is loaded and trimmed to ensure safety of crew and craft in accordance with standard procedures.
- Tug is driven consistent with hazards and environmental conditions, and in accordance with standard procedures.
- Directions are provided, as necessary, to passengers in order to maintain safety and efficient boat operation in accordance with standard procedures.
- Contingency and emergency drills are carried out, as necessary, to minimise threat to personnel and equipment in accordance with standard procedures.
- Manoeuvre pontoon using tug boat
- Crew are directed to assist with securing and manoeuvring of pontoon.
- Uncontrolled pontoons are captured, secured and controlled safely in accordance with standard procedures.
- Pontoons are manoeuvred and assembled in accordance with standard procedures.
- Supervisor's directions/commands are complied with to control the movement and momentum of the pontoon in accordance with standard procedures.
- Recover and restore tug boat
- Personnel and/or equipment are disembarked and/or unloaded safely in accordance with standard procedures.
- Tug is recovered safely in accordance with standard procedures from a ramp or expedient landing site.
- Tug and associated equipment are checked for serviceability, cleaned and serviced, defects are reported and documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures.
- Debriefings are completed in accordance with standard procedures.
- Post activity reports and documentation are completed in accordance with standard procedures.