Assessor Resource
MARJ007
Monitor environmental management on a vessel
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to monitor the implementation of environmental management policies and procedures on a vessel up to 80 m to ensure compliance with marine regulations and environmental considerations.
This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in the capacity of:
master on commercial vessels <35 m in length within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) or
master on vessels <80 m in length in inshore waters or
chief mate or deck watchkeeper on vessels <80 m in length within the EEZ or
chief engineer on vessels with an inboard engine with propulsion power <1500 kW within the EEZ or
second engineer on vessels with an inboard engine with propulsion power<3000 kW within the EEZ or
chief or second engineer on vessels with an outboard engine with unlimited propulsion power within the EEZ; and
assistant to a chief engineer.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Legislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this unit. This unit of competency is one of the requirements to obtain Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification as a Master (Inland waters), Master <24m NC, Mate <80m NC, Master < 35m NC and Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 NC as defined in the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D. The AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA) is a requirement for AMSA certification. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) mandated practical assessment (AMPA) will cover a range, but not all, of the requirements identified in the Performance Evidence and Knowledge Evidence. The AMPA shall be undertaken in accordance with its instructions.
Assessors of AMPA must hold as a minimum:
a current certificate of competency issued under Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012 at the same level as the qualification being assessed with at least 12 months’ relevant sea service, or
a relevant seafarer certificate, as master, engineer or deck officer, issued under the Navigation Act 2012.
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