TDMMB407B MAINTAIN SEAWORTHINESS OF VESSEL

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.

1

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 vessel's 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

2

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:

1

carrying out routine and emergency checks and inspections of a vessel's seaworthiness

2

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

3

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

4

applying safety precautions relevant to maintenance operations

5

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

c

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures, including:

1

relevant sections of IMO Conventions and AMSA Marine Orders

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Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

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2

OH&S regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures

3

job procedures and work instructions

4

relevant vessel manufacturer's guidelines relating to the trim, stability and stress limits of the vessel

5

procedures to protect the integrity and security of the vessel's hull

6

environmental protection procedures when pumping ballast water

d

Action is taken promptly to report and/or rectify out-of-limit trim, stability and stresses of the vessel or problems with the integrity of the vessel's hull in accordance with manufacturer's 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

3

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:

1

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral examinations, and

2

Appropriate practical assessment must occur:

i

at the registered training organisation; and/or

ii

on an appropriate working or training vessel

4

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; and/or

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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/12 of the IMO STCW 95 Code, over an appropriate range of simulated loading and operational situations

ii

in appropriate practical situations on an operational commercial or training vessel

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

This describes the knowledge required for this unit.

1

Sections of the IMO STCW 95 Code and AMSA Marine Orders dealing with the seaworthiness of vessels

2

ISM Code and associated vessel's safety management system and procedures

3

Relevant OH&S and pollution control legislation and policies

4

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

5

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

6

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

7

Procedures for the initiation and coordination of repair and/or replacement procedures

8

Corrosion control measures, including surface preparation and painting and antifouling

9

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

10

Theory and calculations of vessel stability and dynamics, including:

a

computation of hydrostatic stability data of a vessel

b

calculation of a vessel's 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

11

Principal features of the structure of a vessel

12

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

13

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

14

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

15

The principal stresses which act on the structure of a vessel

16

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

17

Features of the load-line and draught marks of a vessel and methods for performing related calculations

18

Maritime communication techniques needed

19

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

20

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.

1

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

2

Communicate with multilingual crew where applicable using established techniques

3

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

4

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

5

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

6

Read and interpret material safety data sheets

7

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

8

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

9

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

10

Carry out calculations required when maintaining the seaworthiness of a vessel

11

Adapt to differing types of vessels and equipment

12

Take appropriate precautions to prevent pollution of the marine environment

13

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

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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

SCOPE

1. GENERAL CONTEXT

a.

Work must be carried out:

1

in compliance with the relevant sections of the AMSA Marine Orders and IMO STCW Conventions and Codes

b.

Work is performed:

1

relatively independently within broad operational requirements, with limited accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes

c.

Work involves:

1

the application of vessel construction principles and stability and stress techniques to the management of the seaworthiness of a vessel across a wide and often unpredictable variety of operational contexts. Monitoring and supervising the implementation of a broad plan or strategy for the maintenance of the seaworthiness of a vessel is required. Defined accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the outcomes is involved

d.

Work requires:

1

responsibility in the management of the maintenance of the seaworthiness of a vessel

2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT

a

Vessel may include:

1

any Australian or international commercial vessel.

b

Seaworthiness of a vessel must be maintained:

1

by day or night in both normal and emergency situations

2

under any possible conditions of sea, weather and loading

3

while underway

4

during berthing and unberthing operations

5

while anchoring or mooring

6

when bunkering

7

when loading/unloading cargo

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SCOPE

c

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

1

routine inspections

2

checks prior to departure

3

checks on completion of a voyage

4

checks on completion of maintenance activities

5

checks in anticipation of a change in sea and weather conditions

6

checks during an emergency which may have caused damage or changes to the stability and stresses of the vessel

d

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

1

closing openings

2

taking precautions when using lifting equipment and associated equipment

3

position, stowage and lashing of cargo, stores and equipment

4

action to avoid or minimise cargo shift during a voyage

5

distribution of load on vessel

6

ballast management

7

measures to avoid corrosion and metal fatigue on the hull

8

damage control measures to maintain, stabilise or restore the watertight integrity of the hull

e

Maintenance may include:

1

repairs to equipment, components and vessel's structure and appliances

2

surface preparation and painting

3

antifouling

4

lubrication

5

replacement of faulty equipment or components

f

Stability and stress parameters may include:

1

transverse stability - both dynamic and static

2

longitudinal stability

3

free surface effect

4

torsion

5

bending moments

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SCOPE

g

Documentation/records may include

1

ISM Code safety management system plans, procedures, checklists and instructions

2

operational orders

3

IMO Conventions and Class Rules

4

AMSA Marine Orders

5

'Trim and Stability Booklet'

6

company procedures

7

maintenance schedules and records

8

vessel and equipment manufacturer's instructions, specifications and recommended procedures

9

instructions of relevant maritime authorities related to the seaworthiness of vessels

10

relevant Australian and international standards

h

Applicable procedures and codes may include

1

IMO Conventions related to the seaworthiness of vessels

2

ISM Code

3

relevant sections of AMSA Marine Orders related to the seaworthiness of vessels

4

relevant international, Commonwealth, State and Territory OH&S legislation