MARD005 — Manage operations and maintenance on vessels limited by tonnage or near coastal operations

Elements & performance criteria

Performance evidence

• carrying out operational management of vessel while underway, when berthed or moored, when slipped or in dry dock, during routine or unplanned events
• communicating effectively with other personnel when managing operations and maintenance of vessel limited by tonnage or near coastal operations
• communicating with multilingual crew using established techniques
• complying with relevant maritime regulations
• identifying problems that can occur when managing operations and maintenance of vessel and initiating appropriate actions
• interpreting and following all safety management procedures and precautions when managing operations and maintenance of vessel limited by tonnage or near coastal operations
• interpreting and monitoring application procedures for managing operations and maintenance of vessel limited by tonnage or near coastal operations
• monitoring selection and use of publications, materials, tools and other equipment involved in managing operations and maintenance of vessel limited by tonnage or near coastal operations
• preparing appropriate reports on outcomes of inspection and maintenance activities
• providing leadership to other shipboard personnel when managing operations and maintenance of vessel limited by tonnage or near coastal operations
• reading and interpreting: - safety data sheets (SDS)/material safety data sheets (MSDS) - vessel and machinery specifications, gross and net tonnage, machinery design drawings, machine drawings, operational manuals, specifications, and electrical and control circuit diagrams
• recognising and adapting appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions among crew and others
• taking appropriate precautions to prevent pollution of marine environment
• taking prompt actions to report and/or rectify operational and maintenance problems.

Knowledge evidence

• applicable legislation, regulations and codes of practice
• documents and records, including: - company maintenance procedures - maintenance schedules and records - relevant maritime authorities and regulations related to operations and maintenance of vessels, including Marine Orders - stability and cargo documents pertaining to the vessel - vessel and equipment manufacturer instructions, specifications and recommended procedures - maintenance records that must be kept on vessel to meet requirements of company and regulatory authorities
• nature and causes of corrosion of marine surfaces and structures, and available methods for its control
• operational management and maintenance: - administering repairs of minor faults and imperfections in painted surfaces and managing preparation of marine surfaces prior to application of prescribed marine coating - identifying deterioration of vessel structure and fittings - identifying faulty equipment or fittings and arranging for repair or replacement - managing application of lubricants to moving parts of vessel equipment - managing vessel cargo operation procedures - managing vessel stability both normal and adverse operational conditions - routine maintenance inspections
• principal features of structure of vessel, with a basic understanding of properties and application of materials used in vessel construction
• procedures for: - checking and inspecting vessel stability during a range of operational conditions, including loading and discharging of cargo, as part of routine procedures to ensure compliance with company requirements and established safety rules and regulations - initiating and coordinating repair and/or replacement procedures onboard vessels
• the use of publications, tools and equipment required for operational management and maintenance: - cargo and stability calculators and publications - marine preservative finish application equipment, such as brushes, spay guns, rollers and greasing and lubrication tools - rinsing and storing equipment
• safe use of electric and pneumatic power tools, such as grinders, sanders, drills and hand tools, including chipping hammers and scrapers
• the correct selection and use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including: - dust and fume masks - eye and ear protection - safety boots
• relevant sections of applicable maritime regulations
• relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and pollution control legislation and policies
• safety, environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures relevant to inspection and maintenance operations
• slipping and docking procedures suitable for various types of hull forms, including communication techniques used
• typical problems relating to slipping and maintaining vessels and appropriate actions and solutions.

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