Assessor Resource

MARN011
Maintain seaworthiness of the ship (ship construction)

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to maintain the seaworthiness of the ship with regard to ship construction, inspection and reporting of defects and damage to ship cargo spaces, hatch covers and ballast tanks.

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

Master of a commercial vessel less than 80 metres in length within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ)

Master of a commercial vessel less than 500 gross tonnage (GT)

Watchkeeper Deck.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Legislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this unit.

Regulatory requirements include STCW International Maritime Organization (IMO) model course competencies and areas of knowledge, understanding and proficiency, together with the estimated total hours required for lectures and practical exercises. Teaching staff should note that timings are suggestions only and should be adapted to suit individual groups of trainees depending on their experience, ability, equipment and staff available for training.

Near Coastal Qualifications:

This unit is one of the requirements to obtain Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification as a Master less than 80 metres Near Coastal as defined in the Marine Order 505 (Certificates of competency - National Law) 2013.

Blue Waters Qualifications:

This unit is one of the requirements to obtain Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification as a Master of a commercial vessel less than 500 gross tonnage (GT) or Watchkeeper Deck and to meet regulatory requirements this unit must be delivered consistent with Marine Orders and with the relevant sections of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).

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Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

adhering to procedures to distinguish between normal and defective and damaged parts of ship

completing required records

detecting defects to ballast water tank vents

detecting defects and damage, including:

cargo operation damage

damage caused by corrosion

damage to structures through heavy weather

developing damage control plans

developing effective planning documentation

identifying elements of the vessel structure that are critical to vessel safety

inspecting and reporting defects and damage to cargo spaces, hatch covers and ballast tanks

interpreting and following procedures for the coordination of planned maintenance processes

preparing appropriate reports on inspection and maintenance outcomes

reading and interpreting ship specifications and drawings

taking actions to ensure and maintain the weather tight and watertight integrity of ship.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

application of appropriate safety, environment and hazard control procedures

causes of corrosion to cargo spaces and ballast tanks, and how corrosion can be identified and prevented

characteristics of stress and the principal stresses acting on a ship

corrosion control methods

coverage of tests, including areas requiring inspection under the planned maintenance schedule and survey requirements

damage control measures that may be required to maintain the integrity of the hull in a range of typical emergency situations, including damage control plans and safety management systems (SMS)

defects and damage, including:

corrosion to operating or structural parts of the ship

damage to the ship through cargo shift, loading and unloading operations

hatch cover seals

structural damage through collision, grounding or fire

watertight door seals and closing arrangements

fundamental actions to be taken in the event of partial loss of intact buoyancy

fundamentals of watertight integrity, including:

appropriate equipment is in readiness for damage control

avoiding adverse weather

checking the watertight security of the ship

closing openings

free surface is minimised in ballast and fuel tanks

freeing ports allow water taken on deck to clear

passenger distribution does not exceed allowed limits

procedures for restoring or managing weather tight and watertight integrity during an emergency

stores, cargo and equipment are properly stowed and lashed

tanks and other watertight areas

inspections of ship, including:

ballast tanks

cargo space

hatch covers

hull and fittings during dry-docking

inspections required after completion of maintenance work

inspections required after docking prior to re-floating

inspections to be made after any situation which may have caused damage to the ship

order of inspection

pre-sailing inspections

regulatory inspections

routine inspections

time periods

maintenance procedures contained in the SMS

one’s surroundings and changes to these surroundings

planned maintenance system for ships and associated maintenance inspection procedures

principal materials, properties and application of materials used in the construction of a ship

principal structured members and layout of a ship and the proper names for various parts

principle features of vessel structure and construction

principles and procedures to ensure the watertight integrity of ship hull in both normal and emergency situations

principles of load lines and draught marks

principles of rudder and propellers

procedures for checking and inspecting ship seaworthiness, including reliable detection of defects and damages

purpose of the enhanced survey program

situations that may jeopardise ship weather tight and watertight integrity, including:

collision, grounding or fire

failure to conduct appropriate inspections

heavy weather damage

structural members of ship, ship construction, layout and subdivision of a ship, including:

ballast tanks

bow and stern regions

bulkheads, including the collision bulkhead and bulkhead deck

cargo holds

cargo tanks

fittings

frames

freeboard deck

freshwater tanks

hatch and tank openings

hull structure

longitudinal and transverse girders

shell plating

tank tops

various types of keel arrangements

watertight and weather tight compartments

work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and work practices.

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Practical assessment must occur in a workplace, or realistic simulated workplace, under the normal range of workplace conditions.

Simulations and scenarios may be used where situations cannot be provided in the workplace or may occur only rarely, in particular for situations relating to emergency procedures and adverse weather conditions where assessment would be unsafe, impractical or may lead to environmental damage.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

applicable documentation, such as legislation, regulations, codes of practice, workplace procedures and operational manuals, including:

equipment manufacturer instructions

logbooks, including oil record and garbage logbooks as applicable

organisational operation orders under the International Safety Management (ISM) Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention

plans and drawings

tools, equipment, machinery, materials and relevant personal protective equipment (PPE) currently used in industry.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

adhering to procedures to distinguish between normal and defective and damaged parts of ship

completing required records

detecting defects to ballast water tank vents

detecting defects and damage, including:

cargo operation damage

damage caused by corrosion

damage to structures through heavy weather

developing damage control plans

developing effective planning documentation

identifying elements of the vessel structure that are critical to vessel safety

inspecting and reporting defects and damage to cargo spaces, hatch covers and ballast tanks

interpreting and following procedures for the coordination of planned maintenance processes

preparing appropriate reports on inspection and maintenance outcomes

reading and interpreting ship specifications and drawings

taking actions to ensure and maintain the weather tight and watertight integrity of ship.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

application of appropriate safety, environment and hazard control procedures

causes of corrosion to cargo spaces and ballast tanks, and how corrosion can be identified and prevented

characteristics of stress and the principal stresses acting on a ship

corrosion control methods

coverage of tests, including areas requiring inspection under the planned maintenance schedule and survey requirements

damage control measures that may be required to maintain the integrity of the hull in a range of typical emergency situations, including damage control plans and safety management systems (SMS)

defects and damage, including:

corrosion to operating or structural parts of the ship

damage to the ship through cargo shift, loading and unloading operations

hatch cover seals

structural damage through collision, grounding or fire

watertight door seals and closing arrangements

fundamental actions to be taken in the event of partial loss of intact buoyancy

fundamentals of watertight integrity, including:

appropriate equipment is in readiness for damage control

avoiding adverse weather

checking the watertight security of the ship

closing openings

free surface is minimised in ballast and fuel tanks

freeing ports allow water taken on deck to clear

passenger distribution does not exceed allowed limits

procedures for restoring or managing weather tight and watertight integrity during an emergency

stores, cargo and equipment are properly stowed and lashed

tanks and other watertight areas

inspections of ship, including:

ballast tanks

cargo space

hatch covers

hull and fittings during dry-docking

inspections required after completion of maintenance work

inspections required after docking prior to re-floating

inspections to be made after any situation which may have caused damage to the ship

order of inspection

pre-sailing inspections

regulatory inspections

routine inspections

time periods

maintenance procedures contained in the SMS

one’s surroundings and changes to these surroundings

planned maintenance system for ships and associated maintenance inspection procedures

principal materials, properties and application of materials used in the construction of a ship

principal structured members and layout of a ship and the proper names for various parts

principle features of vessel structure and construction

principles and procedures to ensure the watertight integrity of ship hull in both normal and emergency situations

principles of load lines and draught marks

principles of rudder and propellers

procedures for checking and inspecting ship seaworthiness, including reliable detection of defects and damages

purpose of the enhanced survey program

situations that may jeopardise ship weather tight and watertight integrity, including:

collision, grounding or fire

failure to conduct appropriate inspections

heavy weather damage

structural members of ship, ship construction, layout and subdivision of a ship, including:

ballast tanks

bow and stern regions

bulkheads, including the collision bulkhead and bulkhead deck

cargo holds

cargo tanks

fittings

frames

freeboard deck

freshwater tanks

hatch and tank openings

hull structure

longitudinal and transverse girders

shell plating

tank tops

various types of keel arrangements

watertight and weather tight compartments

work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and work practices.

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Practical assessment must occur in a workplace, or realistic simulated workplace, under the normal range of workplace conditions.

Simulations and scenarios may be used where situations cannot be provided in the workplace or may occur only rarely, in particular for situations relating to emergency procedures and adverse weather conditions where assessment would be unsafe, impractical or may lead to environmental damage.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

applicable documentation, such as legislation, regulations, codes of practice, workplace procedures and operational manuals, including:

equipment manufacturer instructions

logbooks, including oil record and garbage logbooks as applicable

organisational operation orders under the International Safety Management (ISM) Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention

plans and drawings

tools, equipment, machinery, materials and relevant personal protective equipment (PPE) currently used in industry.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Inspections of ship are planned and carried out according to regulatory and organisational requirements 
 
 
Anticipated sea and weather conditions are analysed to identify situations that may impact on ship weather tight and watertight integrity 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Relevant documents and records are completed and maintained, as required, according to regulatory and organisational requirements 
 
 

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