Elements and Performance Criteria
- Establish working systems and procedures
- Principles of resource management are interpreted to establish the functions and responsibilities of the crew
- Principles of resource management are interpreted to establish arrangements and procedures
- Operations are planned, and arrangements and procedures applied according to regulatory requirements and company procedures
- Working systems are documented as required and communicated to relevant personnel
- Schedules are developed with due consideration to crew’s experience
- Assign resources and allocate duties
- Current competency of crew is evaluated and appropriate measures are taken to ensure all personnel have the required level of competency
- Clear and unambiguous roles and responsibilities of crew are determined
- Crew are allocated duties and informed of expected standards of work and behaviour in a manner appropriate to the individuals concerned
- Resources are allocated and assigned as needed in correct priority to perform necessary tasks to obtain and maintain situational awareness
- Manage personnel
- Crew are informed of current and predicted vessel and operational status and external environment
- Operations are undertaken in accordance with established functions and responsibilities
- Effective communication is maintained with crew on matters relevant to safety and integrity of vessel
- Questionable decisions and/or actions are dealt with using an appropriate challenge and response
- Fatigue management strategies are applied
- Operations are monitored and appropriate action is taken if found to be in breach of established arrangements, regulations and procedures