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Evidence Guide: MARH003 - Manage and maintain a navigational watch on board vessels up to 80 metres

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MARH003 - Manage and maintain a navigational watch on board vessels up to 80 metres

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Maintain watch on bridge when berthed or anchored

  1. Checks and inspections are scheduled to comply with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
  2. Appropriate action is taken in the event of irregularities or abnormal conditions to maximise the safety and integrity of vessel
  3. Restrictions on access to vessel by non-authorised persons are followed according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
  4. Internal and external communications systems are used according to organisational procedures
Checks and inspections are scheduled to comply with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements

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Appropriate action is taken in the event of irregularities or abnormal conditions to maximise the safety and integrity of vessel

Completed
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Restrictions on access to vessel by non-authorised persons are followed according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements

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Internal and external communications systems are used according to organisational procedures

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Maintain watch on bridge when at sea

  1. Proper watch is maintained at all times according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
  2. Lights, shapes and sound signals are correctly recognised and acted upon
  3. Frequency and extent of monitoring traffic, vessel and environment are scheduled to conform with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
  4. Wheelhouse communication is maintained with other crew members on matters relevant to safety and integrity of vessel
  5. Clear and concise wheelhouse communications are maintained and clarification is sought from or given to other crew members when watch information or instructions are not clearly understood
  6. Internal and external communications systems are used according to organisational procedures
  7. Log and record books are maintained according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures
Proper watch is maintained at all times according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements

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Lights, shapes and sound signals are correctly recognised and acted upon

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Frequency and extent of monitoring traffic, vessel and environment are scheduled to conform with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements

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Wheelhouse communication is maintained with other crew members on matters relevant to safety and integrity of vessel

Completed
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Clear and concise wheelhouse communications are maintained and clarification is sought from or given to other crew members when watch information or instructions are not clearly understood

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Internal and external communications systems are used according to organisational procedures

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Log and record books are maintained according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures

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Respond to potential emergency situations

  1. Watchkeeping problems and emergency situations are promptly reported to crew according to organisational procedures
  2. Distress signals are recognised and acted upon
  3. Appropriate action is taken to handle watchkeeping problems and emergency situations according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
Watchkeeping problems and emergency situations are promptly reported to crew according to organisational procedures

Completed
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Distress signals are recognised and acted upon

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Appropriate action is taken to handle watchkeeping problems and emergency situations according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements

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Manage crew performing watchkeeping and lookout duties

  1. Watchkeeping schedule is developed with due regard to crew qualifications, experience and organisational procedures
  2. Instructions are provided on watchkeeping and lookout requirements in relation to monitoring traffic, vessel and environment
  3. Clear and concise roles and responsibilities of watchkeeping team are established
  4. Effective communication is maintained with crew on matters relevant to safety and integrity of vessel
  5. Fatigue management strategies are correctly applied in allocating watchkeeping and lookout duties
Watchkeeping schedule is developed with due regard to crew qualifications, experience and organisational procedures

Completed
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Instructions are provided on watchkeeping and lookout requirements in relation to monitoring traffic, vessel and environment

Completed
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Clear and concise roles and responsibilities of watchkeeping team are established

Completed
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Effective communication is maintained with crew on matters relevant to safety and integrity of vessel

Completed
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Fatigue management strategies are correctly applied in allocating watchkeeping and lookout duties

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Maintain watch on bridge when berthed or anchored

1.1

Checks and inspections are scheduled to comply with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements

1.2

Appropriate action is taken in the event of irregularities or abnormal conditions to maximise the safety and integrity of vessel

1.3

Restrictions on access to vessel by non-authorised persons are followed according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements

1.4

Internal and external communications systems are used according to organisational procedures

2

Maintain watch on bridge when at sea

2.1

Proper watch is maintained at all times according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements

2.2

Lights, shapes and sound signals are correctly recognised and acted upon

2.3

Frequency and extent of monitoring traffic, vessel and environment are scheduled to conform with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements

2.4

Wheelhouse communication is maintained with other crew members on matters relevant to safety and integrity of vessel

2.5

Clear and concise wheelhouse communications are maintained and clarification is sought from or given to other crew members when watch information or instructions are not clearly understood

2.6

Internal and external communications systems are used according to organisational procedures

2.7

Log and record books are maintained according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures

3

Respond to potential emergency situations

3.1

Watchkeeping problems and emergency situations are promptly reported to crew according to organisational procedures

3.2

Distress signals are recognised and acted upon

3.3

Appropriate action is taken to handle watchkeeping problems and emergency situations according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements

4

Manage crew performing watchkeeping and lookout duties

4.1

Watchkeeping schedule is developed with due regard to crew qualifications, experience and organisational procedures

4.2

Instructions are provided on watchkeeping and lookout requirements in relation to monitoring traffic, vessel and environment

4.3

Clear and concise roles and responsibilities of watchkeeping team are established

4.4

Effective communication is maintained with crew on matters relevant to safety and integrity of vessel

4.5

Fatigue management strategies are correctly applied in allocating watchkeeping and lookout duties

Required Skills and Knowledge

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Maintain watch on bridge when berthed or anchored

1.1

Checks and inspections are scheduled to comply with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements

1.2

Appropriate action is taken in the event of irregularities or abnormal conditions to maximise the safety and integrity of vessel

1.3

Restrictions on access to vessel by non-authorised persons are followed according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements

1.4

Internal and external communications systems are used according to organisational procedures

2

Maintain watch on bridge when at sea

2.1

Proper watch is maintained at all times according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements

2.2

Lights, shapes and sound signals are correctly recognised and acted upon

2.3

Frequency and extent of monitoring traffic, vessel and environment are scheduled to conform with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements

2.4

Wheelhouse communication is maintained with other crew members on matters relevant to safety and integrity of vessel

2.5

Clear and concise wheelhouse communications are maintained and clarification is sought from or given to other crew members when watch information or instructions are not clearly understood

2.6

Internal and external communications systems are used according to organisational procedures

2.7

Log and record books are maintained according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures

3

Respond to potential emergency situations

3.1

Watchkeeping problems and emergency situations are promptly reported to crew according to organisational procedures

3.2

Distress signals are recognised and acted upon

3.3

Appropriate action is taken to handle watchkeeping problems and emergency situations according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements

4

Manage crew performing watchkeeping and lookout duties

4.1

Watchkeeping schedule is developed with due regard to crew qualifications, experience and organisational procedures

4.2

Instructions are provided on watchkeeping and lookout requirements in relation to monitoring traffic, vessel and environment

4.3

Clear and concise roles and responsibilities of watchkeeping team are established

4.4

Effective communication is maintained with crew on matters relevant to safety and integrity of vessel

4.5

Fatigue management strategies are correctly applied in allocating watchkeeping and lookout duties

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

communicating effectively with others about watchkeeping issues, arrangements and requirements

identifying and solving problems that may arise during watchkeeping duties

interpreting and implementing procedures relevant to the role and responsibilities of watchkeeper

maintaining situational awareness

monitoring and anticipating hazards and risks that may arise during watchkeeping duties and taking appropriate action

selecting and using appropriate internal and external communications equipment during watchkeeping duties

using bridge equipment in normal and emergency situations on vessels up to 80 metres.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

application and intent of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code as it applies to Australian coastal vessels and ports

bridge instrumentation, controls and alarms relevant to the function of watchkeeper

content, application and intent of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea

fatigue management principles and techniques

functions and responsibilities of the wheelhouse team on board a vessel

general provisions on ship routeing

International Association of Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) buoyage system A

International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual (IAMSAR)

International Code of Signals

maritime communication techniques on board a vessel

navigational hazards and implications for watchkeeping

procedures for the relief, maintenance and handover of a watch

procedures for the use of internal communications and alarm systems

relevant sections of state and territory marine regulations, National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) and Uniform Shipping Laws (USL) Code

typical watchkeeping problems and emergency situations, and appropriate actions and solutions

vessel traffic services

wheelhouse procedures on board a vessel

work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and work practices.

Range Statement

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Scheduled includes one or more of the following:

coverage

frequency

timing

Irregularities or abnormal conditions include one or more of the following:

fog and restricted visibility

heavy weather, including cyclones

Lights, shapes and sound signals include:

alternative power source for lights

day time shapes for a vessel

emergency lights

means of making sound signals for a vessel up to 80 metres

navigation lights

Wheelhouse communication includes one or more of the following:

verbal instruction relating to watchkeeping duties

written Master instructions

Internal and external communications systems include one or more of the following:

global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) equipment

handheld radios

international single letter code flags

MF and HF radios

VHF radios

Watchkeeping problems include one or more of the following:

dragging of anchor

failure of bridge equipment, steering equipment, navigational lights

loss of main engines or propulsion controls

loss of mooring lines or winches when berthing

machinery and bilge alarms

Emergency situations include one or more of the following:

cargo shift

collision

fire

fouled hawse

grounding

injured crew or passenger

loss of watertight integrity

missing crew or passenger

person overboard

reception of a distress signal

retrieval of survivors from the water

synchronous rolling

Fatigue management strategies must include:

maintaining personal fitness and health and appropriate dietary habits

observing appropriate hours of duty in a 24 hour period

observing policy concerning alcohol/drug use prior to watchkeeping duties

recognising symptoms of fatigue