Elements and Performance Criteria
- Monitor the condition of a vessel up to 80 m in length
- Work to monitor condition and seaworthiness of the vessel is planned and carried out in accordance with procedures and safety regulations
- Ensure that coverage and frequency of checks and inspections on the vessel complies with established procedures
- Checks of the integrity of the vessel's hull are correctly carried out, including the use of a testing tank where required
- Action taken in anticipation of environmental changes is timely and appropriate to the change
- Action taken in emergency situations is appropriate to the significance of the situation and ensures watertight integrity
- Precautions are taken to ensure that vessel and on-board powered equipment is operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and regulations
- Rectify identified problems with the condition of the vessel