REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the knowledge required for this unit.
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| Sections of IMO STCW 95 Code and AMSA Marine Orders applicable to roll-on roll-off vessels
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| Relevant OH&S and pollution control legislation and policies
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3
| Procedures and regulatory requirements for cargo loading/unloading and passenger embarkation/disembarkation on roll-on roll-off vessels, including:
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| cargo loading and discharging preparations and procedures
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| b
| the use of cargo checklists and passenger lists, including the vessel/shore checklist
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| c
| regulations and procedures for the control of entry into confined spaces
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| d
| proper ballasting and deballasting procedures
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| e
| emergency procedures
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4
| Maritime communication techniques as they are applied in cargo/vehicle handling and passenger embarkation/disembarkation procedures on a roll-on roll-off passenger vessel
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| Cargo handling systems and equipment and the procedures for their use
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6
| The basic principles and trends in vessel design and cargo handling systems on roll-on roll-off vessels, including:
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| typical deck arrangements
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| b
| an understanding of freeboard and bulkhead deck, vehicle decks, passenger spaces, watertight compartments, weathertight compartments, the bulkhead of the vessel and collision bulkhead
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| c
| arrangements for the opening, closing and securing of bow, stern and side doors and ramps and associated systems
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| d
| factors that affect the stability, trim and stress on a roll-on roll-off vessel
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| e
| ventilation and atmosphere control systems
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| f
| arrangements for setting up and stowing retractable vehicle decks
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| Properties and application of materials used in the construction of roll-on roll-off vessels
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| The characteristics of dangerous cargoes, including:
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| the physical characteristics of various types of dangerous cargo
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| b
| handling precautions and stowing procedures for classes of dangerous cargo as per IMDG Code and material data safety sheets
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| c
| the practical significance of flashpoint, flammable range and auto-ignition temperature for various classes of dangerous cargo
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9
| Principles and procedures for emergency operations on roll-on roll-off vessels, including:
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| the importance of developing emergency plans
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| b
| techniques for emergency shut down of cargo operations
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| c
| actions to be taken in the event of failure of services critical to the wellbeing of passengers and cargo
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| d
| actions to be taken following a collision or grounding
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| e
| the correct procedures for the use of personal protection clothing and equipment and lifesaving appliances
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| f
| the procedures for entry into and effecting a rescue from enclosed spaces
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| Theory and calculations of vessel stability and dynamics including:
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| computation of hydrostatic stability data of a vessel
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| b
| calculation of a vessel's centre of gravity, centre of buoyancy and metacentre
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| c
| calculation of the transverse and longitudinal stability using hydrostatic data
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| d
| calculation of the moment of statical stability at small angles of heel
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| e
| determination of the centre of gravity of a vessel using an inclining experiment and effect of suspended weights
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| f
| determining the required correction for the height of centre of gravity (kg) for the free surface effect
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| g
| determination of the values of the righting lever and construction of righting lever curves
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| Calculations for change of draught, trim and heel when entering different water densities and due to bilging of compartments
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| changes to draught, trim and heel due to adding or removing fuel, ballast or cargo
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| b
| displacement, wetted surface, form coefficients, tonne per centimetre immersion, application of Simpson's rules to first and second moments of area, centroids and centres of pressure
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12
| Potential problems related to the control of trim and stability for roll-on roll-off vessels and appropriate action and solutions, including:
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| free surface of a liquid
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| b
| shift of cargo
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| c
| wind heel
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| d
| handling of heavy weights
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| e
| excessive trim
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| f
| large swell conditions
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| g
| dry docking
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| h
| grounding
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| Principles of synchronous rolling and methods for its control, including an understanding of the effect on the rolling period of a vessel due to the radius of gyration
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| Causes and repercussions of a heeling vessel
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| Mandatory knowledge and skills in personal survival techniques, firefighting and fire prevention required of all seafarers, as per Section A VI/1 of the IMO STCW 95 Code
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TDMMA1607B MANAGE LOADING AND EMBARKATION PROCEDURES ON ROLL-ON ROLL-OFF VESSELS |
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REQUIRED SKILLS |
This describes the basic skills required for this unit.
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| Read and interpret instructions, regulations, procedures and information relevant to the management of the loading and embarkation procedures on roll-on roll-off vessels
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| Communicate effectively with others when managing the loading and embarkation procedures on roll-on roll-off vessels
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3
| Provide leadership to others on the loading and embarkation procedures on roll-on roll-off vessels
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4
| Take appropriate initiatives related to the loading and embarkation procedures on roll-on roll-off vessels
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| Interpret and apply security and safety practices and regulations when managing the loading and embarkation procedures on roll-on roll-off vessels
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| Modify activities dependent on differing workplace contingencies, risk situations and environments
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| Identify and solve problems associated with the loading and embarkation procedures on roll-on roll-off vessels and take appropriate action based on available information
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8
| Monitor and anticipate problems and risks related to the loading and embarkation procedures on roll-on roll-off vessels, and take appropriate action
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| Adapt to differing types of vessels, port facilities, vehicles, cargoes and equipment
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10
| Monitor the use of equipment required for the loading and embarkation procedures on roll-on roll-off vessels
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