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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare a berth
  2. Receive heaving line from mooring launch
  3. Receive heaving lines from vessel
  4. Return heaving line to vessel
  5. Land a gangway
  6. Let go of vessel

Range Statement

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

Relevant documentation and records include one or more of the following:

mooring and unmooring plans, procedures, checklists and instructions

relevant maritime authority instructions

relevant sections of maritime regulations concerning mooring and unmooring operations

reports and records of mooring and unmooring operations or safety incidents

rope and equipment manufacturer instructions and procedures

safety instructions and procedures

Issues related to mooring or unmooring operations include one or more of the following:

bollard/hook and capstan numbers

special circumstances

Made clear and ready for mooring includes one of the following:

removing obstructions

stopping any work that creates excessive dust or noise

Safety precautions include:

checking:

own personal fitness and medical wellbeing

whereabouts of edge of wharf

whereabouts of other members of mooring and unmooring team

confirming availability of a personal flotation device on arrival at mooring and unmooring operation

keeping clear of snapback zone and demarcated areas

keeping work area hazard-free

obtaining and using required PPE (such as safety footwear, safety helmet, suitable gloves, safety vest and reflective clothing, personal life vest, safety glasses)

removing rings from fingers to avoid them being caught on steel wire ropes

wearing suitable clothing

Mooring or unmooring operations include

landing a gangway

positioning lines launch

positioning mooring lines

preparing a berth

receiving mooring lines under a vessel

receiving heaving line from:

a launch

a vessel

returning heaving line to a vessel

towing mooring lines using vehicles

unmooring and letting go a vessel

working:

by day or night

in normal and emergency situations

under any permissible conditions of weather

at various shore-side terminals and wharves


Performance Evidence

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

applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and work practices

being aware of own ability and limits to rectify irregularities and faults

communicating effectively with other personnel when mooring and unmooring a vessel using standard nautical terms

complying with relevant maritime regulations and International Maritime Organization (IMO) Conventions and Codes, including the relevant sections of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Marine Orders as they apply to mooring and unmooring operations on ocean-going vessels

ensuring behaviour reflects relevant current legislative and regulatory requirements

following all orders carefully and systematically

following work instructions

handling mooring lines on deck of lines launch, flaking and positioning of mooring lines

handling rope appropriately and correctly:

storing and caring for ropes and lines

tying knots such as bowline, reef knot, overhand knot, figure of eight knot, sheet bends and clove hitch and splicing and whipping, round turn two half hitches

applying a chain stopper to a wire rope

heaving on a line in collaboration with other members of a mooring team

applying a stopper to a synthetic fibre rope

applying a chain stopper to a natural cordage rope

attaching a line to a bollard or bitt with all lines in correct order such as up through the eye

flaking down a rope

handling wire mooring lines in lines launch

identifying and correctly using:

various types of ropes, steel wires and mooring equipment

personal protective equipment (PPE)

implementing port and vessel security procedures

initiating timely action in response to defects or damage

interpreting and following procedures for mooring and unmooring operations, including safety instructions and precautions

recognising dangers and hazards before and during mooring and unmooring operations, and taking appropriate action to report and/or rectify them

recognising problems that may occur during mooring and unmooring operations and taking appropriate action to report and/or resolve them

taking proper care of ropes and mooring equipment

using various vehicles for towing mooring lines, as required

working effectively as a member of a mooring and /or unmooring team.


Knowledge Evidence

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

awareness of line launches propeller when towing mooring lines

communications techniques and equipment required during mooring and unmooring operations

correct method of crossing ship’s mooring lines over and or between other vessel’s mooring lines already berthed

dangers associated with mooring systems:

being hit by a heaving line being thrown down from a vessel

stepping inside the bight of a line

being struck by a parting line

mixing rings and wire rope

falling off the edge of the wharf into the water

back strain from carrying a line, heaving on a line or heaving on a line

‘snap back’ when a line breaks

trip hazards such as crane lines

factors that affect mooring and unmooring operations, including the effects of wind, weather, tides, sea conditions, currents, draft changes and surges from passing vessels on mooring and unmooring operations

hazards and problems, and appropriate preventative and remedial action and solutions

maritime regulations applicable to mooring and unmooring vessels

methods for mooring and unmooring a vessel, including all required rope handling techniques and precautions

operational characteristics of different types of lines, equipment and facilities used in mooring and unmooring operations

operational procedures and layouts of various types of shore-side loading and discharging terminals and wharves

PPE required for use during mooring and unmooring operations

procedures for assessing stresses on lines and gear used in mooring and unmooring operations

reason for and correct method of dipping mooring line

relevant manufacturer guidelines relating to use of machinery, including instructions on equipment capability and limitations

relevant sections of the Standards of Training, Certification & Watchkeeping (STCW) 95 and AMSA Marine Orders

relevant work WHS/OHS codes of practice, policies and procedures

safety drills and equipment used for lines launch

snapback zone and demarcated areas

standard nautical terms in relation to mooring activities and related equipment

technique for releasing fowled mooring lines under wharfs and around ship anchors.