MARB041 — Manage refuelling

1 Plan refuelling or fuel transfer operations

• 1.1Fuel tanks are dipped to establish current level of fuel
• 1.2Fuel is ordered according to organisational procedures
• 1.3Amount and positioning of fuel onboard vessel is calculated with reference to tank tables
• 1.4Impact of refuelling on safety and operation of vessel is determined and appropriate strategies are implemented
• 1.5Local port authorities are informed of vessel location for bunkering operations and duration of bunkering

2 Prepare vessel for refuelling or fuel transfer operations

• 2.1Vessel is positioned and secured for refuelling
• 2.2All personal protective equipment (PPE) is accessed and used
• 2.3Bunkering equipment is correctly deployed according to organisational procedures
• 2.4Safety zone for refuelling process is established and maintained for full duration of operation
• 2.5Procedures for refuelling are established with bunker operator and completed lists are checked according to organisation and safety management system (SMS) requirements
• 2.6Bunker hose is securely connected to vessel fuel manifold
• 2.7Tank valves are opened, as necessary, and refuelling operations are performed safely according to SMS and regulatory requirements
• 2.8Tanks are dipped to ensure correct amount of fuel has been received
• 2.9Fuel samples are taken to check quality of fuel received and appropriate action is taken if fuel sample is not to specification

3 Complete refuelling operations

• 3.1Shutdown procedures are conducted according to organisational procedures
• 3.2Malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage to refuelling equipment are recorded and repairs are organised according to organisational procedures
• 3.3Refuelling equipment is maintained and secured according to organisational procedures
• 3.4Refuelling records are completed according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements

4 Manage an emergency

• 4.1Appropriate response is made to an emergency situation according to organisational procedures
• 4.2Safety zone is closed off and isolated according to organisational procedures
• 4.3All persons in the safety zone are correctly notified and their activities are managed to ensure safety according to organisational procedures
• 4.4Appropriate authorities are notified and actions are taken as directed according to emergency procedures and regulatory requirements
• 4.5Documentation of emergency is completed according to organisational procedures and relevant maritime authority

What does an assessment tool for MARB041 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MARB041 needs to address all 75 unit components: 4 elements with 23 performance criteria, 22 performance evidence requirements, 30 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for MARB041?

Auditori pulls the current release of MARB041 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

Yes. Every new account includes one free credit — enough to generate the complete assessment tool for MARB041 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing MARB041 assessment instead of generating a new one?

Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of MARB041, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.