Assessor Resource

MARN009
Perform seamanship operations on board a vessel up to 24 metres

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply practical seamanship skills and techniques as part of operations on board a vessel up to 24 m.

This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in the capacity of:

master on commercial vessels <24 m in length within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) or

chief mate or deck watchkeeper on vessels <35 m in length within the EEZ or

chief mate or deck watchkeeper on vessels <80 m in length in inshore waters; and

master on commercial vessels <24 m in length in inland waters.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Legislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this unit. This unit is one of the requirements to obtain Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification as a Master (Inland waters) and Master <24m 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 or deck officer, issued under the Navigation Act 2012.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Lifting gear is checked and prepared for operation prior to use 
Defective lifting gear is isolated and reported according to organisational procedures 
Loads are correctly attached using appropriate slings and rigging gear according to organisational procedures and safety requirements 
Maximum and safe working load limits are determined and not exceeded 
Lifting gear is safely operated to carry out operations 
Knots, hitches and bends using rope are correctly made and used in the course of operations on board a vessel 
 
 
 
Lifting gear is checked and prepared for operation prior to use 
 
 
 
 
Prior to letting go, anchor and equipment are prepared and crew is briefed 
 
 
 
 
Mooring lines and associated equipment are handled safely at all times 
 
 
 
Coverage and frequency of checks and inspections on vessel seaworthiness are undertaken according to organisational procedures 
 
 
 
 
 
Information from vessel stability data book is used to determine loading limits and displacement from draft 
 
Area and equipment for working aloft or over the side are prepared according to organisational procedures 
 
 
 
 
 
Lashing equipment is inspected, maintained and correctly stored after use according to organisational procedures 
 
 
 
 
 
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is accessed and used 
 
 
 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MARN009 - Perform seamanship operations on board a vessel up to 24 metres
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