MARH029 — Perform marine towage operations

1 Prepare work for the prevailing working conditions

• 1.1Weather and working conditions are constantly monitored and adjusted to allow for safe marine towage operation
• 1.2Hazards are identified, risks are assessed, and hazard control measures are implemented
• 1.3Marine towage plan, towing arrangements, techniques and configurations are adjusted accordingly, as required, by work conditions
• 1.4Occurrences that may affect the safety and efficiency of operations are reported to relevant personnel in accordance with workplace procedures and safe work practices
• 1.5Suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and used in accordance with workplace procedures and safe work practices

2 Manage set-up for marine towage operation

• 2.1Pre-operational checks of towage equipment, gear and machinery are conducted in accordance with manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safe work practices
• 2.2Equipment is operated in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures and safe work practices
• 2.3Towage vessel is manoeuvred into position using relevant equipment in accordance with marine towage plan, workplace procedures and safe work practices
• 2.4Conditions that impact on marine towage operations are continually monitored and orders are issued in response to the assessment of prevailing working conditions
• 2.5Tow gear is attached to the object to be towed in accordance with marine towage plan, manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures and safe work practices
• 2.6Object to be moved is assessed for watertight integrity, structural integrity and the viability of the object is assessed and determined as meeting stability criteria in accordance with marine towage plan
• 2.7Marine towage plan, securing arrangements, techniques and configurations are adjusted accordingly in response to adverse working conditions
• 2.8Towage equipment, gear and machinery are monitored during marine towage operations

3 Conduct towage plan briefing meeting

• 3.1Marine towage plan is communicated accurately to crew and other individuals to ensure their understanding of the planned marine towage operation
• 3.2Tasks and work requirements are allocated to crew to ensure marine towage operations are carried out efficiently and effectively
• 3.3Crew member understanding of marine towage operations are checked to ensure responsibilities and duties are already understood
• 3.4Requirements to report faults or damage to machinery, equipment and gear are confirmed

4 Safely conduct marine towage operations

• 4.1Situational awareness, including danger zones and snap back zones, is maintained to ensure safety of crew at all times
• 4.2Communication is maintained with crew and personnel at all times in accordance with workplace procedures and safe work practices
• 4.3Tow is conducted in accordance with marine towage plan, workplace procedures and safe work practices
• 4.4Control, lengthening and shortening of working tow line is maintained at all times during the tow
• 4.5Vessel is towed in accordance with planned route and arrival location in accordance with marine towage plan and passage plan
• 4.6Working load limit (WLL) of lines and equipment are not exceeded and are maintained within acceptable limits at all times
• 4.7Handover and securing of tow at the arrival location is completed in accordance with workplace procedures and safe work practices
• 4.8Records and logs are clear, accurate and maintained in accordance with workplace procedures

5 Manage the tow in emergency situations

• 5.1Nature of emergency is established, and initial action is taken in accordance with emergency plans
• 5.2An assessment is made of risk to personnel and vessels
• 5.3Appropriate manoeuvres are made to maintain the safety of personnel and vessels
• 5.4Communication with crew and personnel are established and maintained to facilitate the emergency response
• 5.5Safe operating limits are not exceeded and are maintained within acceptable limits at all times

6 Complete marine towage operations

• 6.1Tow is delivered in accordance with on/off hire documents
• 6.2Recovery and stowage of towage equipment and gear is conducted in accordance with manufacturer instructions and marine towage operations
• 6.3Inspection of towage equipment, machinery and gear is carried out and results recorded in towage log/records in accordance with workplace procedures and safe work practices
• 6.4Malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage to equipment, machinery and gear are reported in accordance with workplace procedures and safe work practices

7 Prevent pollution of the environment

• 7.1Procedures to prevent pollution and environmental damage are identified and observed at all times
• 7.2Measures to prevent pollution are applied according to regulatory requirements and workplace procedures and safe work practices

8 Maintain records

• 8.1Required records and documentation are maintained in accordance with workplace procedures
• 8.2Records and documentation are stored in accordance with workplace procedures

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