MARN019 — Command and manage a voyage on a vessel up to 45 metres (Near coastal)

1 Manage vessel passage planning

• 1.1Navigational charting systems, nautical publications and related documentation are accessed and checked for currency
• 1.2Navigational hazards relevant to proposed voyage are identified in accordance with workplace procedures
• 1.3Route for voyage is determined and critical points along proposed route of voyage are identified and plotted
• 1.4Potential navigational contingencies and problems along planned route are identified and appropriate strategies for dealing with them are developed and recorded
• 1.5Weather forecasts are obtained and interpreted, and weather and sea condition hazards relevant to proposed voyage are identified prior to departure
• 1.6Safe havens are identified and plotted relevant to proposed voyage
• 1.7Planned route for voyage and strategies for dealing with critical situations and contingencies along route are recorded

2 Command a watch on a vessel whilst undertaking a voyage

• 2.1Operational performance and accuracy of wheelhouse equipment is managed, confirmed and appropriate actions are taken in accordance with workplace procedures
• 2.2Vessel checks and inspections are managed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
• 2.3Appropriate actions are taken in the event of irregularities or abnormal conditions to maximise the safety and integrity of the vessel
• 2.4Proper watch is managed at all times in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements when at sea
• 2.5Frequency and extent of monitoring traffic, vessel and environment are managed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
• 2.6Clear and concise roles and responsibilities of watchkeeping team are established and communicated when at sea
• 2.7Bridge communications systems are used in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
• 2.8Log and record books are managed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
• 2.9Instructions are provided to watchkeepers and lookouts on requirements in relation to monitoring traffic, vessel safety and environment

3 Manage responses to potential emergency situations

• 3.1Potential watchkeeping problems and abnormal situations are communicated to crew in accordance with workplace procedures
• 3.2Emergencies and distress signals are recognised, communicated and acted upon in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
• 3.3Potential collision situations are analysed, and safe actions taken to avoid collision in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
• 3.4Standard watchkeeping principles are implemented and managed, when taking over bridge watch from officer of the watch, in accordance with workplace procedures

4 Explain collision regulations and role of aids to navigation

• 4.1Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea application and intent are described
• 4.2Bridge navigational aids and equipment to assist in the safe navigation of vessel and/or vessel traffic are described

5 Manage and operate the use of radar to navigate safely

• 5.1Radar is operated according to manufacturer instructions to produce data on position and speed of vessel, other vessels and fixed objects
• 5.2Radar plot is constructed on a radar plotting sheet and automatic plotting devices
• 5.3Systematic radar observations of vessels in the vicinity are made where there is a risk of collision
• 5.4Radar data is used to obtain a position fix for vessel using electronic bearing lines and variable range markers
• 5.5Radar bearings are corrected for vessel heading and compass error as appropriate
• 5.6Radar plotting data is analysed to anticipate potential collisions
• 5.7Analysis is used to make informed command decisions on action needed to avoid collisions

6 Manage wheelhouse navigation equipment in conducting a voyage

• 6.1Wheelhouse navigation equipment is safely and efficiently used to conduct navigation of the vessel
• 6.2Position of vessel is monitored using wheelhouse navigation equipment during voyage to ensure planned passage is followed
• 6.3Movement and position of vessels in the vicinity are monitored using wheelhouse navigation equipment to ensure collision situations do not occur
• 6.4Wheelhouse navigation equipment is checked in accordance with manufacturer requirements and workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

What does an assessment tool for MARN019 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MARN019 needs to address all 63 unit components: 6 elements with 33 performance criteria, 14 performance evidence requirements, 16 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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