Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan boarding operation
- Carry out pre-boarding preparations
- Undertake visual inspection of vessel and adjust boarding plan according to changed risk assessment
- Prepare and check tender, ensuring pontoons are filled with air, have no leaks and there is sufficient fuel in tank and reserve
- Securely stow equipment and supplies on tender and put on personal gear
- Ensure responsibilities relevant to role and boarding plan are fulfilled
- Board vessel
- Follow relevant agency guidelines and procedures throughout boarding process
- Use and respond to commands and signals as appropriate
- Board and disembark vessel safely according to agency procedures
- Ensure personal fitness level is adequate for boarding and inspection tasks
- Conduct on-board inspection, following boarding and inspection guidelines and procedures
- Maintain situational awareness at all times
- Use personal defence equipment if safety of fisheries officers is threatened
- Prepare to evacuate boarded vessel in the event of an emergency
- Complete post-boarding operation