ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1

Supervise the loading, stowage and unloading of general cargo

a

Instructions are given to crew and others involved in the cargo operations in accordance with the plan for loading, unloading or stowage of the cargo

b

Preparations for loading, stowage and unloading are monitored in accordance with procedures and stowage plan

c

Compliance with relevant regulations, procedures and instructions pertaining to the type of cargo to be handled is checked prior to and during operations

d

Techniques used for cargo calculations and handling are monitored to ensure their appropriateness according to the type of cargo to be loaded, stowed or unloaded

e

Checks are made to ensure that cargo is correctly identified, inspected and confirmed against documentation prior to commencement of loading, unloading and stowage operations

f

Loading, stowage and unloading operations are monitored against procedures and stowage plan for the type of cargo involved

g

Communication is clear, concise and acknowledged at all times according to good cargo handling practice and regulations

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

2

Ensure compliance with safety and hazard control procedures

a

Safety and hazard control management plan for cargo operations is implemented as per company procedures and regulatory requirements

b

Checks are made to ensure tests and inspections on cargo handling equipment are correctly conducted as per regulations and company procedures

c

Cargo handling hazards are identified and action is taken to minimise or eliminate risk to personnel, cargo, vessel and the environment

d

Safety and hazard minimisation procedures and regulations are maintained at all times during cargo handling operations

e

Where relevant, precautions and procedures necessary for gas freeing a tank and for the entry of personnel into a tank are supervised

f

Where relevant, procedures and precautions necessary for entry into a pump room or other confined spaces on a vessel are supervised

g

Action is taken in the event of a cargo handling incident or emergency to secure the cargo and the vessel and maintain the safety of the vessel and persons involved

h

In the event of a safety incident or emergency, a safety incident report and other required documentation on a safety incident is prepared and processed in accordance with company procedures

3

Supervise ballast management operations

a

Checks are made to ensure ballast requirements of port authority are identified and interpreted

b

Ballast management procedures are supervised in accordance with company procedures and port authority requirements

c

Ballast management problems are identified and necessary action taken to minimise risk to the environment

4

Complete cargo handling documentation

a

Independent cargo surveyors are used in the loading, stowage and unloading of cargo in accordance with company procedures

b

Correct log book entries are made relating to cargo handling operations and incidents

c

A letter of protest is used in any untoward incident relating to cargo operations and care

d

All cargo handling documentation is completed as per regulations