REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the knowledge required for this unit.
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| Sections of the IMO STCW 95 Code and AMSA Marine Orders dealing with the seaworthiness of vessels
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2
| ISM Code and associated vessel's safety management system and procedures
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3
| Relevant OH&S and pollution control legislation and policies
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4
| Procedures for the checking and inspecting a vessel's seaworthiness to ensure compliance with company procedures and established safety rules and regulations
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5
| Principles and procedures to ensure the watertight integrity of a vessel's hull in both normal and emergency situations
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| 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
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| Procedures for the initiation and coordination of repair and/or replacement procedures
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| Corrosion control measures, including surface preparation and painting and antifouling
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| Safety, environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures relevant to inspection and maintenance operations
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10
| Theory and calculations of vessel stability and dynamics, including:
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| a
| computation of hydrostatic stability data of a vessel
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| b
| calculation of a vessel's 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
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| f
| determining the required correction for the height of centre of gravity 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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| h
| calculations for change of draught and trim when entering different water densities
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| Principal features of the structure of a vessel
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| A basic understanding of the properties and application of materials used in vessel construction
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| 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
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| Typical construction features and stress characteristics for vessels of 500gross tonnage or more or 3,000kW propulsion power or more
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| The principal stresses which act on the structure of a vessel
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| Effects of density of sea water on the draught and freeboard of a vessel
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| Features of the load-line and draught marks of a vessel and methods for performing related calculations
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| Maritime communication techniques needed
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| Problems related to the control of trim, stability and stresses of vessels and appropriate action and solutions
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| Records that must be maintained on the seaworthiness of a vessel
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TDMMB407B MAINTAIN SEAWORTHINESS OF VESSEL |
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REQUIRED SKILLS |
This describes the basic skills required for this unit.
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| Communicate effectively with other personnel when maintaining the seaworthiness of a vessel
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2
| Communicate with multilingual crew where applicable using established techniques
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3
| Interpret and follow procedures for the maintenance of the seaworthiness of a vessel
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4
| Read and interpret vessel and machinery specifications, machinery design drawings, machine drawings, operational manuals, specifications, and electrical and control circuit diagrams
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5
| Interpret and follow all safety management procedures and precautions when maintaining the seaworthiness of a vessel
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6
| Read and interpret material safety data sheets
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7
| Work collaboratively with other shipboard personnel when maintaining the seaworthiness of a vessel
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8
| Prepare appropriate reports on the outcomes of inspection and maintenance activities to ensure the seaworthiness of the vessel
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9
| Identify problems that can occur during the maintenance of the seaworthiness of a vessel
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10
| Carry out calculations required when maintaining the seaworthiness of a vessel
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11
| Adapt to differing types of vessels and equipment
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12
| Take appropriate precautions to prevent pollution of the marine environment
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| Select and use materials, tools and equipment required when maintaining the seaworthiness of a vessel
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