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Evidence Guide: MARH012 - Manage the navigation of a vessel 500 gross tonnage or more

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MARH012 - Manage the navigation of a vessel 500 gross tonnage or more

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

Oversee development of passage plan

  1. Requirements of passage are established
  2. Reasons for planned route are supported by facts and statistical data obtained from relevant sources and publications
  3. Positions, courses, distances and time calculations are checked for correctness within accepted accuracy standards for navigational equipment
  4. Potential navigational hazards are accurately identified
Requirements of passage are established

Completed
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Reasons for planned route are supported by facts and statistical data obtained from relevant sources and publications

Completed
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Positions, courses, distances and time calculations are checked for correctness within accepted accuracy standards for navigational equipment

Completed
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Potential navigational hazards are accurately identified

Completed
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Develop and implement watchkeeping arrangements and procedures

  1. Watchkeeping arrangements and procedures are developed according to bridge resource management principles, and organisational and regulatory requirements
  2. Bridge resource management principles are appropriately applied in establishing watchkeeping arrangements and procedures and in developing an effective bridge working system
  3. Communications strategies are developed to link watchkeeping procedures with all aspects of vessel operations
  4. Fatigue management strategies are developed according to organisational and regulatory requirements
  5. Corrective action procedures are developed and monitored
  6. Procedures for reporting, recording and responding to emergencies and non-compliance are established
Watchkeeping arrangements and procedures are developed according to bridge resource management principles, and organisational and regulatory requirements

Completed
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Bridge resource management principles are appropriately applied in establishing watchkeeping arrangements and procedures and in developing an effective bridge working system

Completed
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Communications strategies are developed to link watchkeeping procedures with all aspects of vessel operations

Completed
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Fatigue management strategies are developed according to organisational and regulatory requirements

Completed
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Corrective action procedures are developed and monitored

Completed
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Procedures for reporting, recording and responding to emergencies and non-compliance are established

Completed
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Monitor bridge team in implementing passage plan

  1. Work schedule for bridge team is detailed according to bridge resource management principles
  2. Risk control measures are evaluated against passage plan
  3. Navigation requirements are communicated to bridge team
  4. Individuals are fully briefed and responsibilities are coordinated
  5. Navigation tasks are carried out according to passage plan
  6. Ongoing checks and position determination are conducted according to organisational procedures
  7. Non-routine problems related to navigation of vessel are solved
  8. Navigational data is signed off according to organisational procedures
Work schedule for bridge team is detailed according to bridge resource management principles

Completed
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Risk control measures are evaluated against passage plan

Completed
Date:

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Navigation requirements are communicated to bridge team

Completed
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Individuals are fully briefed and responsibilities are coordinated

Completed
Date:

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Navigation tasks are carried out according to passage plan

Completed
Date:

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Ongoing checks and position determination are conducted according to organisational procedures

Completed
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Non-routine problems related to navigation of vessel are solved

Completed
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Navigational data is signed off according to organisational procedures

Completed
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Work schedule for bridge team is detailed according to bridge resource management principles

Completed
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Interpret and evaluate information from electronic navigational system

  1. Data from radar plotting sheet is interpreted and analysed to anticipate potential collisions
  2. Data produced by other electronic navigational aids is interpreted and used to assist navigational command decisions, taking into account known limitations and errors associated with each type of aid
  3. Information obtained through a single vessel or multiple vessel analysis of radar plots or other electronic navigational data is used to make command decisions on action needed to avoid collisions
  4. Radar data is used to obtain position fix for vessel using electronic bearing lines and variable range markers
Data from radar plotting sheet is interpreted and analysed to anticipate potential collisions

Completed
Date:

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Data produced by other electronic navigational aids is interpreted and used to assist navigational command decisions, taking into account known limitations and errors associated with each type of aid

Completed
Date:

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Information obtained through a single vessel or multiple vessel analysis of radar plots or other electronic navigational data is used to make command decisions on action needed to avoid collisions

Completed
Date:

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Radar data is used to obtain position fix for vessel using electronic bearing lines and variable range markers

Completed
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Navigate in complex situations

  1. Measurements and observations of sea and weather conditions are used to determine vessel speed and direction in complex situations
  2. Information from bridge equipment is interpreted to identify navigational hazards and to fix vessel position
  3. Nautical publications on tides and currents are used to calculate tidal conditions
  4. Alterations to vessel course or speed are made to meet prevailing circumstances and changing conditions
  5. Navigational manoeuvres are conducted within safe operational limits of vessel
  6. Details of passage are recorded in vessel log according to regulations
  7. Variations to planned route are documented prior to archiving, on completion of voyage
Measurements and observations of sea and weather conditions are used to determine vessel speed and direction in complex situations

Completed
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Information from bridge equipment is interpreted to identify navigational hazards and to fix vessel position

Completed
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Nautical publications on tides and currents are used to calculate tidal conditions

Completed
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Alterations to vessel course or speed are made to meet prevailing circumstances and changing conditions

Completed
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Navigational manoeuvres are conducted within safe operational limits of vessel

Completed
Date:

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Details of passage are recorded in vessel log according to regulations

Completed
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Variations to planned route are documented prior to archiving, on completion of voyage

Completed
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Manage emergencies

  1. Bridge team is taken charge of when called to bridge in response to an emergency
  2. Safety management system (SMS) procedures are implemented when taking over bridge watch from officer of the watch
  3. Appropriate action is taken to initiate search and rescue procedures on receipt of distress signal
  4. Advice is provided to watchkeeper regarding response to emergency situations
Bridge team is taken charge of when called to bridge in response to an emergency

Completed
Date:

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Safety management system (SMS) procedures are implemented when taking over bridge watch from officer of the watch

Completed
Date:

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Appropriate action is taken to initiate search and rescue procedures on receipt of distress signal

Completed
Date:

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Advice is provided to watchkeeper regarding response to emergency situations

Completed
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Maintain navigational equipment

  1. Navigational charts, nautical publications and related documentation are stored and maintained according to organisational procedures
  2. Inventory of navigational charts, nautical publications and related documentation is established and kept according to organisational procedures
  3. Navigational charts, nautical publications and related documentation are ordered and updated from relevant sources to ensure available data needed for voyage planning is current
  4. Performance checks and tests of navigation position fixing instruments and systems are carried out according to organisational procedures and manufacturer instructions
Navigational charts, nautical publications and related documentation are stored and maintained according to organisational procedures

Completed
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Inventory of navigational charts, nautical publications and related documentation is established and kept according to organisational procedures

Completed
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Navigational charts, nautical publications and related documentation are ordered and updated from relevant sources to ensure available data needed for voyage planning is current

Completed
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Performance checks and tests of navigation position fixing instruments and systems are carried out according to organisational procedures and manufacturer instructions

Completed
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Prepare reports and documentation relevant to passage

  1. Passage information is recorded and reported in required format, style, structure and timeframe
  2. All information is recorded and reported according to legislative requirements
  3. Technology is used to store and retrieve information
Passage information is recorded and reported in required format, style, structure and timeframe

Completed
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All information is recorded and reported according to legislative requirements

Completed
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Technology is used to store and retrieve information

Completed
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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Oversee development of passage plan

1.1

Requirements of passage are established

1.2

Reasons for planned route are supported by facts and statistical data obtained from relevant sources and publications

1.3

Positions, courses, distances and time calculations are checked for correctness within accepted accuracy standards for navigational equipment

1.4

Potential navigational hazards are accurately identified

2

Develop and implement watchkeeping arrangements and procedures

2.1

Watchkeeping arrangements and procedures are developed according to bridge resource management principles, and organisational and regulatory requirements

2.2

Bridge resource management principles are appropriately applied in establishing watchkeeping arrangements and procedures and in developing an effective bridge working system

2.3

Communications strategies are developed to link watchkeeping procedures with all aspects of vessel operations

2.4

Fatigue management strategies are developed according to organisational and regulatory requirements

2.5

Corrective action procedures are developed and monitored

2.6

Procedures for reporting, recording and responding to emergencies and non-compliance are established

3

Monitor bridge team in implementing passage plan

3.1

Work schedule for bridge team is detailed according to bridge resource management principles

3.2

Risk control measures are evaluated against passage plan

3.3

Navigation requirements are communicated to bridge team

3.4

Individuals are fully briefed and responsibilities are coordinated

3.5

Navigation tasks are carried out according to passage plan

3.6

Ongoing checks and position determination are conducted according to organisational procedures

3.7

Non-routine problems related to navigation of vessel are solved

3.8

Navigational data is signed off according to organisational procedures

3.9

Work schedule for bridge team is detailed according to bridge resource management principles

4

Interpret and evaluate information from electronic navigational system

4.1

Data from radar plotting sheet is interpreted and analysed to anticipate potential collisions

4.2

Data produced by other electronic navigational aids is interpreted and used to assist navigational command decisions, taking into account known limitations and errors associated with each type of aid

4.3

Information obtained through a single vessel or multiple vessel analysis of radar plots or other electronic navigational data is used to make command decisions on action needed to avoid collisions

4.4

Radar data is used to obtain position fix for vessel using electronic bearing lines and variable range markers

5

Navigate in complex situations

5.1

Measurements and observations of sea and weather conditions are used to determine vessel speed and direction in complex situations

5.2

Information from bridge equipment is interpreted to identify navigational hazards and to fix vessel position

5.3

Nautical publications on tides and currents are used to calculate tidal conditions

5.3

Alterations to vessel course or speed are made to meet prevailing circumstances and changing conditions

5.4

Navigational manoeuvres are conducted within safe operational limits of vessel

5.5

Details of passage are recorded in vessel log according to regulations

5.6

Variations to planned route are documented prior to archiving, on completion of voyage

6

Manage emergencies

6.1

Bridge team is taken charge of when called to bridge in response to an emergency

6.2

Safety management system (SMS) procedures are implemented when taking over bridge watch from officer of the watch

6.3

Appropriate action is taken to initiate search and rescue procedures on receipt of distress signal

6.4

Advice is provided to watchkeeper regarding response to emergency situations

7

Maintain navigational equipment

7.1

Navigational charts, nautical publications and related documentation are stored and maintained according to organisational procedures

7.2

Inventory of navigational charts, nautical publications and related documentation is established and kept according to organisational procedures

7.3

Navigational charts, nautical publications and related documentation are ordered and updated from relevant sources to ensure available data needed for voyage planning is current

7.4

Performance checks and tests of navigation position fixing instruments and systems are carried out according to organisational procedures and manufacturer instructions

8

Prepare reports and documentation relevant to passage

8.1

Passage information is recorded and reported in required format, style, structure and timeframe

8.2

All information is recorded and reported according to legislative requirements

8.3

Technology is used to store and retrieve information

Required Skills and Knowledge

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Oversee development of passage plan

1.1

Requirements of passage are established

1.2

Reasons for planned route are supported by facts and statistical data obtained from relevant sources and publications

1.3

Positions, courses, distances and time calculations are checked for correctness within accepted accuracy standards for navigational equipment

1.4

Potential navigational hazards are accurately identified

2

Develop and implement watchkeeping arrangements and procedures

2.1

Watchkeeping arrangements and procedures are developed according to bridge resource management principles, and organisational and regulatory requirements

2.2

Bridge resource management principles are appropriately applied in establishing watchkeeping arrangements and procedures and in developing an effective bridge working system

2.3

Communications strategies are developed to link watchkeeping procedures with all aspects of vessel operations

2.4

Fatigue management strategies are developed according to organisational and regulatory requirements

2.5

Corrective action procedures are developed and monitored

2.6

Procedures for reporting, recording and responding to emergencies and non-compliance are established

3

Monitor bridge team in implementing passage plan

3.1

Work schedule for bridge team is detailed according to bridge resource management principles

3.2

Risk control measures are evaluated against passage plan

3.3

Navigation requirements are communicated to bridge team

3.4

Individuals are fully briefed and responsibilities are coordinated

3.5

Navigation tasks are carried out according to passage plan

3.6

Ongoing checks and position determination are conducted according to organisational procedures

3.7

Non-routine problems related to navigation of vessel are solved

3.8

Navigational data is signed off according to organisational procedures

3.9

Work schedule for bridge team is detailed according to bridge resource management principles

4

Interpret and evaluate information from electronic navigational system

4.1

Data from radar plotting sheet is interpreted and analysed to anticipate potential collisions

4.2

Data produced by other electronic navigational aids is interpreted and used to assist navigational command decisions, taking into account known limitations and errors associated with each type of aid

4.3

Information obtained through a single vessel or multiple vessel analysis of radar plots or other electronic navigational data is used to make command decisions on action needed to avoid collisions

4.4

Radar data is used to obtain position fix for vessel using electronic bearing lines and variable range markers

5

Navigate in complex situations

5.1

Measurements and observations of sea and weather conditions are used to determine vessel speed and direction in complex situations

5.2

Information from bridge equipment is interpreted to identify navigational hazards and to fix vessel position

5.3

Nautical publications on tides and currents are used to calculate tidal conditions

5.3

Alterations to vessel course or speed are made to meet prevailing circumstances and changing conditions

5.4

Navigational manoeuvres are conducted within safe operational limits of vessel

5.5

Details of passage are recorded in vessel log according to regulations

5.6

Variations to planned route are documented prior to archiving, on completion of voyage

6

Manage emergencies

6.1

Bridge team is taken charge of when called to bridge in response to an emergency

6.2

Safety management system (SMS) procedures are implemented when taking over bridge watch from officer of the watch

6.3

Appropriate action is taken to initiate search and rescue procedures on receipt of distress signal

6.4

Advice is provided to watchkeeper regarding response to emergency situations

7

Maintain navigational equipment

7.1

Navigational charts, nautical publications and related documentation are stored and maintained according to organisational procedures

7.2

Inventory of navigational charts, nautical publications and related documentation is established and kept according to organisational procedures

7.3

Navigational charts, nautical publications and related documentation are ordered and updated from relevant sources to ensure available data needed for voyage planning is current

7.4

Performance checks and tests of navigation position fixing instruments and systems are carried out according to organisational procedures and manufacturer instructions

8

Prepare reports and documentation relevant to passage

8.1

Passage information is recorded and reported in required format, style, structure and timeframe

8.2

All information is recorded and reported according to legislative requirements

8.3

Technology is used to store and retrieve information

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

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

assessing accuracy of fix properly

calculating positions, courses, distances and time correctly, within accepted accuracy standards for navigational equipment

calculating tidal conditions to determine under keel clearances and air drafts

choosing the most appropriate primary method for fixing vessel position given the prevailing circumstances and conditions

conducting performance checks of navigation position fixing instruments and systems

determining and allowing for errors of magnetic and gyro-compass

determining position in all conditions by celestial observations and terrestrial observations, and using modern navigational aids within accepted accuracy levels

ensuring currency of relevant legislative and regulatory knowledge

ensuring currency of relevant reference material

enumerating the equipment, charts and nautical publications required for the voyage and appropriate to the safe conduct of the voyage

establishing and maintaining watchkeeping arrangements in compliance with international regulations and guidelines so as to ensure the safety of navigation, protection of the marine environment, and the safety of the vessel and persons on board

identifying all potential navigational hazards accurately

planning and navigating a voyage for all conditions including restricted waters, meteorological conditions, ice, restricted visibility, traffic separation schemes, vessel traffic service (VTS) areas and areas of extensive tidal effects

recognising faulty equipment and readings, and taking appropriate action

recognising problems that may be experienced when planning and navigating a passage, and taking appropriate action

reporting according to General Principles for Ship Reporting Systems and VTS procedures

supporting reasons for planned route using facts and statistical data obtained from relevant sources and publications

undertaking routeing according to the General Provisions on Ships’ Routeing

using chart catalogues, charts, nautical publications and vessel particulars to plan and navigate a passage.

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

Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Watchkeeping Standards (including the Manila Amendments)

content, application and intent of bridge resource management principles to be observed in keeping a navigational watch

content, application and intent of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, as amended

General Principles for Ship Reporting Systems

General Provisions on Ships’ Routeing

method and frequency of checks for errors of magnetic and gyro-compasses to ensure accuracy of information

methods for fixing position of a vessel

modern electronic navigational aids, their operating principles, limitations, sources of error, detection of misrepresentation of information and methods of correction to obtain accurate position fixing

operation and care of the main types of gyro-compass

principles of magnetic and gyro-compasses

problems experienced when fixing vessel position and appropriate action and solutions

procedures for filing and maintaining navigational charts, nautical publications and related documentation in serviceable condition

procedures for swinging a vessel to determine deviation

relevant AMSA Marine Orders

requirements for effective passage planning including contingency planning

systems under control of the master gyro

vessel reporting systems and their use in planning and conducting a voyage

voyage planning and navigation for all conditions by acceptable methods of plotting ocean tracks

VTS procedures

WHS/OHS requirements and work practices.

Range Statement

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

Sources and publications include one or more of the following:

Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Marine Orders

annual and weekly notices to mariners

nautical almanac

navigational chart availability

radio signals, light lists, sailing directions, tide tables and chart catalogues

ship reporting systems and requirements

ship’s routeing information

SMS procedures

Watchkeeping arrangements include:

clear instruction to watchkeeping officers in the Standing Orders from the Master

establishing a proper lookout separate from the helmsman

fatigue management strategies

hours of work schedule established to ensure correct rest periods are maintained

watch handover procedures

Emergencies include:

engine failure

failure of navigational equipment

potential close quarter situations

Position determination includes one or more of the following:

azimuth mirrors

chronometer

doppler and electronic logs

echo sounders

electronic chart system (ECS) and electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS) systems

integrated navigation systems

magnetic and gyro compasses and repeaters

paper navigational charts

radar and other electronic navigation devices

sextant

Non-routine problems include one or more of the following:

equipment failure

lack of appropriate resources

potential collision and emergency situations

weather conditions precluding the establishment of vessel position

Complex situations include one or more of the following:

adverse weather

areas of extensive tidal effects

ice

restricted visibility

restricted waters

traffic separation schemes

vessel traffic service (VTS) areas

when summonsed to the bridge by the duty officer