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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan refuelling
  2. Prepare vessel for refuelling
  3. Complete refuelling operations
  4. Manage an emergency

Range Statement

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

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

Impact of refuelling on vessel safety include one of the following:

ignition of released fuel vapours

loss of stability

Refuelling equipment include one or more of the following:

bunding

bunker flag (B Flag)

firefighting equipment

no smoking signs

scupper plugs

spill kit

Shut-down procedures include one or more of the following:

communications with fuel supplier

valve closure

Refuelling records include one or more of the following:

logbook

oil record book

port authority documentation

Emergency situations include one or more of the following:

fire

hose rupture

spillage

Appropriate authorities include one or more of the following:

environmental protection authority

fire and emergency services

port authority

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

carrying out accurate and reliable calculations dealing with bunkering capacity, consumption of fuel, speed and range of vessel

completing required records

managing refuelling to ensure safety of operation and avoid pollution of marine environment

measuring tank levels

reading and interpreting manufacturer specifications and safety data sheets (SDS)/material safety data sheets (MSDS)

recognising faulty equipment and taking appropriate action

recognising problems and hazards during refuelling and fuel transfer operations, and taking appropriate action

selecting and using relevant equipment required for refuelling and fuel transfer operations

taking appropriate action in response to an accidental spillage or safety incident during refuelling and fuel transfer operations.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

arrangement of fuel oil systems

calculations involving specific fuel consumption, speed and range

calculations of volumes

condensation in fuel tanks

conversion of volumes to litres

effect of slack tanks on vessel stability

environmental protection measures to be applied during refuelling or transfer operations

fuel oil tank components

fuel tank filling

functions and responsibilities of crew during refuelling or transfer operations

hazards and safety precautions to be observed during refuelling or transfer operations

methods of fuel oil tank content measurement

refuelling and fuel transfer procedures applying to commercial vessels

specific fuel consumption

specific gravity

work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and pollution control, legislation and policies.