REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

This describes the knowledge required for this unit

Sections of the IMO STCW Code and AMSA Marine Orders dealing with the seaworthiness of vessels

ISM Code and associated vessels safety management system and procedures

Relevant OHampS and pollution control legislation and policies

Procedures for the checking and inspecting a vessels seaworthiness to ensure compliance with company procedures and established safety rules and regulations

Principles and procedures to ensure the watertight integrity of a vessels hull in both normal and emergency situations

Damage control measures that may be required to maintain the integrity of the hull in a range of typical emergency situations that could occur on a vessel

Procedures for the initiation and coordination of repair andor replacement procedures

Corrosion control measures including surface preparation and painting and antifouling

Safety environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures relevant to inspection and maintenance operations

Theory and calculations of vessel stability and dynamics including

a

computation of hydrostatic stability data of a vessel

b

calculation of a vessels metacentre

c

calculation of the transverse and longitudinal stability using hydrostatic data

d

calculation of the moment of statical stability at small angles of heel

e

determination of the centre of gravity of a vessel using an inclining experiment

f

determining the required correction for the height of centre of gravity for the free surface effect

g

determination of the values of the righting lever and construction of righting lever curves

h

calculations for change of draught and trim when entering different water densities

Principal features of the structure of a vessel

A basic understanding of the properties and application of materials used in vessel construction

Construction layout and subdivision requirements of a typical vessel including an understanding of freeboard and bulkhead deck watertight compartments weathertight compartments the bulkhead of the vessel and collision bulkhead

Typical construction features and stress characteristics for vessels of gross tonnage or more or kW propulsion power or more

Typical construction features and stress characteristics for vessels of 500gross tonnage or more or 3,000kW propulsion power or more

The principal stresses which act on the structure of a vessel

Effects of density of sea water on the draught and freeboard of a vessel

Features of the loadline and draught marks of a vessel and methods for performing related calculations

Maritime communication techniques needed

Problems related to the control of trim stability and stresses of vessels and appropriate action and solutions

Records that must be maintained on the seaworthiness of a vessel

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REQUIRED SKILLS

This describes the basic skills required for this unit

Communicate effectively with other personnel when maintaining the seaworthiness of a vessel

Communicate with multilingual crew where applicable using established techniques

Interpret and follow procedures for the maintenance of the seaworthiness of a vessel

Read and interpret vessel and machinery specifications machinery design drawings machine drawings operational manuals specifications and electrical and control circuit diagrams

Interpret and follow all safety management procedures and precautions when maintaining the seaworthiness of a vessel

Read and interpret material safety data sheets

Work collaboratively with other shipboard personnel when maintaining the seaworthiness of a vessel

Prepare appropriate reports on the outcomes of inspection and maintenance activities to ensure the seaworthiness of the vessel

Identify problems that can occur during the maintenance of the seaworthiness of a vessel

Carry out calculations required when maintaining the seaworthiness of a vessel

Adapt to differing types of vessels and equipment

Take appropriate precautions to prevent pollution of the marine environment

Select and use materials tools and equipment required when maintaining the seaworthiness of a vessel

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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, , the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to

a

Monitor and evaluate the seaworthiness of the vessel under normal and emergency situations

b

Take appropriate action to maintain trim stability and stresses of the vessel within safe limits

c

Take appropriate preventative and remedial action to maintain the security and watertight integrity of the vessels hull

d

Initiate and coordinate maintenance required to ensure the seaworthiness of a vessel

e

Identify typical problems related to trim stability and stress of a vessel and the watertight integrity of the hull and take appropriate action in conjunction with other officers and crew

f

Exercise all required safety environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures during inspection and maintenance operations

g

Communicate effectively with others when taking action to maintain the seaworthiness of the vessel

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

a

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

b

Consistently applies underpinning knowledge and skills when

carrying out routine and emergency checks and inspections of a vessels seaworthiness

identifying and evaluating problems concerning the trim heel stability and stresses on a vessel and the integrity of its hull and determining appropriate courses of action

initiating and coordinating maintenance activities required to ensure the seaworthiness of a vessel

applying safety precautions relevant to maintenance operations

identifying and implementing improvements to procedures for maintaining the seaworthiness of a vessel

c

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including

relevant sections of IMO Conventions and AMSA Marine Orders

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Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

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OHampS regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures

job procedures and work instructions

relevant vessel manufacturers guidelines relating to the trim stability and stress limits of the vessel

procedures to protect the integrity and security of the vessels hull

environmental protection procedures when pumping ballast water

d

Action is taken promptly to report andor rectify outoflimit trim stability and stresses of the vessel or problems with the integrity of the vessels hull in accordance with manufacturers instructions statutory requirements and company procedures

e

Work is completed systematically with required attention to detail

f

Recognises and adapts appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions between crew and others

Context of assessment

a

Assessment of competency must comply with the assessment requirements of the relevant maritime regulations

b

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken within relevant marine authority approved and audited arrangements by a registered training organisation

As a minimum assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate writtenoral examinations and

Appropriate practical assessment must occur

i

at the registered training organisation andor

ii

on an appropriate working or training vessel

Specificresourcesrequired for assessment

Access is required to opportunities to

a

participate in a range of exercises case studies and other simulated practical and knowledge assessments that demonstrate the skills and knowledge to maintain the seaworthiness of a vessel in a range of operational situations andor

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Specificresourcesrequired for assessment

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b

assist in maintaining the seaworthiness of a vessel in a range of operational situations either

i

using a simulator meeting the requirements of Section A I of the IMO STCW Code over an appropriate range of simulated loading and operational situations

ii

in appropriate practical situations on an operational commercial or training vessel

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

VARIABLE

a.

Work must be carried out:

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Work is performed:

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Work involves:

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Work requires:

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Vessel may include:

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Seaworthiness of a vessel must be maintained:

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Action taken to check the seaworthiness of a vessel may include:

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Means of maintaining the security and stability of a vessel include:

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Maintenance may include:

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Stability and stress parameters may include:

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Documentation/records may include

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Applicable procedures and codes may include

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