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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan passage
   • Appropriate charts and publications are accessed and checked for currency
   • Destination is identified, and course and waypoints are plotted
   • Estimated time of arrival (ETA) at waypoints and final destination are calculated
   • Safe passage is plotted to comply with all navigational buoys, marks and beacons
   • Navigational hazards are identified to avoid dangers to vessel
   • Weather information is accessed to determine expected weather pattern for intended passage
   • Proposed course is modified as necessary, to meet expected weather conditions
   • Fuel consumption for passage, including a reserve, is calculated
2. Conduct passage
   • Local authorities are advised of departure and passage plan
   • Vessel is steered and propulsion equipment is operated in a safe and controlled manner to complete pre-planned course
   • Pilotage techniques and navigational equipment are used to monitor vessel position and maintain vessel in safe waters at all times
   • Errors detected with navigational equipment are corrected to maintain planned passage
   • Navigational buoys, marks and beacons are identified and complied with
   • Situational awareness is maintained to avoid navigational hazards and to comply with regulations for prevention of collision at sea
   • Weather and sea conditions are monitored during passage and correct adjustments are made for changing conditions
3. Complete passage
   • Local authority is advised of completion of passage
   • Vessel is checked to ensure it is securely moored
   • Propulsion equipment is checked to ensure it is safely shut down and secured
   • Navigational equipment is switched off
   • Appropriate charts and publications are accessed and checked for currency
4. Destination is identified, and course and waypoints are plotted
5. Estimated time of arrival (ETA) at waypoints and final destination are calculated
6. Safe passage is plotted to comply with all navigational buoys, marks and beacons
7. Navigational hazards are identified to avoid dangers to vessel
8. Weather information is accessed to determine expected weather pattern for intended passage
9. Proposed course is modified as necessary, to meet expected weather conditions
10. Fuel consumption for passage, including a reserve, is calculated
11. Conduct a pre-departure check
    • Propulsion equipment and alarms are tested for serviceability and vessel hull is checked for seaworthiness
12. Navigation equipment and alarms are checked to ensure they are in proper working condition and set for the passage
13. Navigation equipment is checked for errors and allowances are made in planning the passage
14. Fuel is checked to ensure there is adequate fuel on board for intended passage
15. Safety equipment is checked for compliance with legislation
16. Communications equipment is checked to ensure it is in proper working condition
17. Anchoring and mooring equipment is checked to ensure it is adequate and in good condition
18. Vessel and equipment are secured for sea
    • Local authorities are advised of departure and passage plan
19. Vessel is steered and propulsion equipment is operated in a safe and controlled manner to complete pre-planned course
20. Pilotage techniques and navigational equipment are used to monitor vessel position and maintain vessel in safe waters at all times
21. Errors detected with navigational equipment are corrected to maintain planned passage
22. Navigational buoys, marks and beacons are identified and complied with
23. Situational awareness is maintained to avoid navigational hazards and to comply with regulations for prevention of collision at sea
24. Weather and sea conditions are monitored during passage and correct adjustments are made for changing conditions
    • Local authority is advised of completion of passage
25. Vessel is checked to ensure it is securely moored
26. Propulsion equipment is checked to ensure it is safely shut down and secured
27. Navigational equipment is switched off

Range Statement

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

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