Elements and Performance Criteria
- Handle vessel in normal conditions
- Features of vessel that relate to its handling characteristics are recognised
- Details of manoeuvres are communicated to relevant personnel clearly and concisely using standard maritime vocabulary
- Situational awareness is maintained to ensure safety of manoeuvres
- Manoeuvres are completed to meet passage requirements
- Propulsion equipment is used and monitored to assist in completing manoeuvres safely
- Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded
- Handle vessel in adverse weather conditions
- Nature of adverse weather conditions is identified and potential impact on the manoeuvrability of the vessel is determined
- Appropriate action is taken to ensure the safety of the vessel
- Propulsion equipment is used and monitored to assist in completing manoeuvres safely
- Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded
- Situational awareness is maintained at all times to review actions and ensure the safety of the vessel
- Handle vessel in emergencies
- Nature of emergency is established and required action is determined
- Risks to vessel and safety of persons on board are assessed and safety of required action is confirmed
- Details of action are communicated to relevant personnel clearly and concisely using standard maritime vocabulary
- Appropriate manoeuvres are made during the emergency to maintain the safety of the vessel and those on board, and any other vessels or persons involved
- Propulsion equipment is used and monitored to assist in completing manoeuvres safely
- Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded
- Tow and be towed