Elements and Performance Criteria
- Monitor the condition of the vessel
- Work to monitor the condition of the vessel's hull and watertight integrity is planned and carried out as per established procedures and safety regulations
- Coverage and frequency of checks and inspections on the vessel's hull complies with company procedures and established safety procedures
- Action taken in anticipation of environmental changes is timely and appropriate to the change
- Degree of vessel security is commensurate with anticipated weather and sea conditions and necessary vessel operations
- Action taken in emergency situations is appropriate to the significance of the situation and designed to maximise watertight integrity
- Precautions are taken to ensure that vessel and on-board powered equipment is operated as per manufacturer's instructions and safe working procedures
- Rectify identified problems with the condition of the vessel
- Any deterioration of the vessel's hull, structure or fitting is examined and reported and appropriate action is initiated to fix the identified problem
- Appropriate damage control measures are implemented following hull damage to maintain watertight integrity and to control any flooding of the vessel as per established marine practice and vessel's emergency and safety management plans
- Repairs and corrosion control are initiated and coordinated in accordance with company procedures and vessel and equipment manufacturer's instructions