Elements and Performance Criteria
- Interpret relevant maritime rules and regulations impacting on vessel operations and personal responsibilities
- Regulatory requirements for vessel operations and maintenance are followed
- Duties and responsibilities as the person in charge of a vessel are recognised
- Relevant commonwealth, state and territory or local legislation governing the vessel and the passage are identified
- Organisational procedures relating to the vessel’s safety management system are identified
- Copies of relevant rules and regulations are stored in an accessible location on the vessel according to regulations
- Ensure continuous validity of vessel certification
- Certification expiry dates for the vessel, renewal requirements, periodic inspections or extensions are checked to ensure continuous validity
- Survey items and equipment are tested, checked and maintained according to certificate conditions
- Arrangements for renewals and surveys are completed in a timely manner and comply with issuing authority requirements
- Vessel’s documents are completed and any effects of damage and alterations or additions to the vessel or operations are specified according to certification requirements and authority procedures
- Certificates and documentation are stored in a location on the vessel according to regulations
- Apply legislative and regulatory requirements to vessel operations and maintenance
- Regulatory requirements relating to operations and maintenance of the vessel are interpreted and applied as required
- Vessel procedures for monitoring operations and maintenance are implemented
- Training and instruction, including induction training, on procedures is instigated to ensure crew comply with regulations
- Failure to comply with procedures is identified and dealt with according to organisational procedures
- Tasks are monitored to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
- Problems that may lead to potential non-compliance are promptly identified and rectified or reported according to organisational procedures
- Compliance with all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements is demonstrated while operating the vessel
- Maintain statutory records of compliance
- Regulatory requirements related to records and reports are interpreted
- Records and reports are completed to comply with applicable regulations
- Records and reports are distributed to the required maritime authority at appropriate times and places
- Copies of records and reports are maintained according to regulatory requirements
- Evidence of current authorisation, training and relevant licences are maintained according to legal and regulatory requirements