Elements and Performance Criteria
- Carry out hatch cover operations
- Assistance is provided in hatch opening and closing operations in accordance with established procedures and under the supervision of the responsible officer
- Carry out checks and routine maintenance on hatch securing and opening devices and machinery in accordance with established procedures and under the supervision of the responsible officer
- Assistance is provided in securing hatch covers for sea in accordance with established procedures and under the supervision of the responsible officer
- Clean and prepare cargo spaces
- Assistance is provided in cleaning and preparation of a cargo space in accordance with established procedures and under the supervision of the responsible officer
- Assistance is provided in the opening, checking, cleaning and sealing of a bilge and the dismantling of a strum box
- Assistance is provided in the lashing of cargo in accordance with established procedures and under the supervision of the responsible officer
- Appropriate precautions are taken during cargo lashing procedures to avoid cargo damage
- Faulty and defective lashing and securing gear and equipment is identified, marked and reported to the responsible officer