Elements and Performance Criteria
- Manoeuvre vessel in normal conditions
- Features of vessel that relate to its handling characteristics are recognised
- Adequate resources are organised prior to and during operations
- Details of manoeuvres are communicated to relevant personnel clearly and concisely using standard maritime vocabulary
- Situational awareness is maintained to ensure safe manoeuvres
- Manoeuvres are completed in relevant conditions of tide and wind to meet passage requirements
- Propulsion equipment is used and monitored to assist in completing manoeuvres safely
- Appropriate alterations to vessel heading and power are made in response to operational environment
- Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering systems are not exceeded
- Manoeuvre vessel in adverse weather conditions
- Nature of adverse weather conditions is identified and implications for vessel operations are evaluated
- Preparations are made and required precautions are taken to minimise risk and damage to vessel, personnel and time loss on passage
- Manoeuvres are adjusted to allow for weather and sea conditions, and to keep vessel in safe water
- Propulsion equipment is used and monitored to assist in completing actions safely
- Heading is maintained within acceptable limits
- Appropriate allowance is made for effects of deadweight, draft, trim, speed and underwater keel clearances during turning circles and stopping distance
- Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded
- Situational awareness is maintained at all times to review actions and ensure safety of vessel
- Manoeuvre vessel in emergencies
- Nature of emergency is established and required action is determined
- Risks to vessel and safety of persons on board is 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 emergency to maintain safety of vessel and those on board, and any other vessels or persons involved
- Propulsion equipment is used and monitored to assist in completing actions safely
- Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded
- Special handling techniques are correctly applied during launching of boats or life rafts and rescues of persons overboard
- Tow and be towed