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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Determine relevant rules and regulations impacting on work practices
   • International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea are comprehended and implemented
2. Responsibilities as the person in charge of a vessel are identified and recorded
3. Relevant Commonwealth, state, territory and local legislation governing the vessel and the passage are comprehended
4. Comply with industry and professional codes of practice
   • Relevant industry and professional codes of practice are sourced
5. Commitment to comply with industry and professional codes of practice is demonstrated through own behaviour
6. Apply legislative and regulatory requirements to the operation of the vessel
   • Regulatory requirements relating to operational aspects of the vessel are recognised and appropriate procedures are developed
7. Situations where rules must be applied in order to avoid collisions are recognised
8. Safety requirements are implemented according to legislative and regulatory requirements
9. Compliance with all relevant rules and legislation is demonstrated while operating the vessel
10. Identify changes in laws and regulations and their implications for vessel operation
    • Changed legislation and regulations are accessed
11. Changes in regulatory requirements are identified and applied
12. Operational procedures are reviewed to reflect changes in legislation and regulations
13. Maintain statutory records
    • Copies of relevant records are maintained
14. Evidence of current authorisation, training and relevant licences is maintained according to legislative and regulatory requirements

Range Statement

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

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