Elements and Performance Criteria
- Use and maintain ropes
- Rope types and common areas of use are correctly identified
- Ropes are checked for wear and any damage is reported according to workplace procedures
- Ropes are coiled and stowed correctly
- Knots and hitches are tied neatly and securely, and are used according to their correct application
- Ropes are spliced neatly and securely according to their correct application and rope ends are whipped where instructed, to maintain good condition
- Operate deck machinery and emergency stops
- Prior to use, deck machinery is checked and prepared for operation
- Operations are carried out safely according to instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs) or organisational safety management system (SMS)
- Emergency stops on motor and machinery are operated in response to an emergency situation
- Assist in securing vessel at anchor
- Prior to letting go, anchor and equipment are prepared as instructed and organisational communications are followed
- Instructions provided are complied with in relation to quantity of anchor cable run out or recovered
- During operation, control of cable is maintained within safe operating limits
- On completion of anchoring operations, anchor and equipment are secured according to instructions
- Throughout all operations, anchoring area is kept free of loose ropes, wires and debris
- Assist in securing and adjusting vessel position during mooring operations
- At all times, mooring lines and associated equipment are handled safely
- Mooring plan and organisational communications are followed
- Throughout mooring operations, mooring area is kept free of loose ropes, wires and debris
- Tension on ropes is maintained at an appropriate level for the stage and nature of the operation
- Mooring lines are secured according to instructions provided
- Equipment malfunction or problems encountered during operations are promptly reported
- Assist in securing vessel for sea
- Cargo and cargo handling equipment are checked to ensure they are stowed securely
- Hatches and openings are checked to ensure they are secured as required
- Maintenance equipment is returned to storage location and secured
- Assistance is provided in testing equipment as instructed
- All mooring lines are stowed and secured
- Assistance is provided in stowing the gangway
- Perform tasks aloft and over vessel side
- Area and equipment for working aloft or over the side are prepared as instructed
- Required precautions are taken when working aloft or over the side
- Chairs, safety harnesses and appropriate safety equipment are used according to workplace procedures
- Tasks are completed safely according to instructions and organisational SMS
- After use, equipment is maintained and stored
- Assist with safe refuelling operations