DEFMIL097 — Operate an inland modular raft or ferry

1 Prepare for raft or ferry operation

• 1.1Determine task, cargo, destination and route from operating instructions.
• 1.2Compile navigation data.
• 1.3Check cargo weight is within the safe operating limit of the craft and complete manifests to ensure passengers and cargo are safe to move.
• 1.4Conduct launch site survey, risk and environmental assessment.
• 1.5Determine suitable raft or ferry design.
• 1.6Develop assembly and disassembly plan in accordance with design, resources, surveys, risks and environmental considerations.
• 1.7Select equipment and check for serviceability, replace or reject, and report unserviceable items.
• 1.8Check operator and crew conform to relevant state/territory and federal licensing requirements.
• 1.9Refer problems that cannot be resolved locally to higher authority for resolution.
• 1.10Brief crew.
• 1.11Liaise with outside agencies as required.
• 1.12Conduct shore preparation and prepare the pontoons and tugs for launch.

2 Assemble and manoeuvre the raft or ferry

• 2.1Direct and supervise crew.
• 2.2Launch tugs and pontoons.
• 2.3Assemble raft or ferry in accordance with assembly plan.
• 2.4Brief passengers on safety issues prior to embarking.
• 2.5Load raft or ferry in accordance with manifest and check security, alignment and load stability.
• 2.6Navigate and manoeuvre raft or ferry consistent with hazards and environmental conditions.
• 2.7Conduct contingency and emergency drills to minimise threat to personnel and equipment.
• 2.8Disembark personnel and unload equipment.
• 2.9Recognise and respond to unexpected situations that require a quick and decisive response in accordance with operational requirements.

3 Recover and restore raft or ferry

• 3.1Disassemble raft or ferry in accordance with disassembly plan.
• 3.2Recover pontoons and tugs.
• 3.3Check equipment for serviceability, clean and service it, and report any defects.
• 3.4Complete documentation.
• 3.5Complete debriefing requirements.

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