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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Manoeuvre ship in normal operations
   • Ship heading is maintained within acceptable limits to meet the requirements of the operating situation
2. Alterations of heading and power are smooth and controlled
3. Suitable mode of steering is selected for the manoeuvre to meet the requirements of the operating situation
4. Constant rate of turn techniques are used to achieve constant radius turns during manoeuvres
5. Safe operating limits of ship propulsion, steering and power systems are not exceeded in normal manoeuvres
6. Make adjustments to ship course and speed to maintain safe navigation
   • Effects of operational environment on ship performance are evaluated at regular intervals
7. Implications of the changed operational environment on ship handling are assessed
8. Appropriate alterations to ship heading and power are made in response to the assessment of the operational environment
9. Manoeuvre ship during adverse weather
   • Impending adverse weather conditions are identified and implications for ship operations are evaluated
10. Preparations are made to minimise risk and damage to ship and personnel
11. Communications are made with engine room to ensure main engines are readied for manoeuvring
12. Ship heading and power is maintained in response to adverse weather and sea conditions
13. Manoeuvre ship in emergencies
    • Nature of emergency is established and initial action is taken
14. Risk to the ship and the safety of persons onboard is assessed
15. Appropriate manoeuvres are made during the emergency to maintain the safety of the ship
16. Propulsion equipment is used and monitored to assist in completing actions safely
17. Safe operating limits of propulsion and steering equipment are not exceeded

Range Statement

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

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Performance Evidence

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: manoeuvring a ship: in bad weather in heavy swell for the rescue of person overboard in shallow water recognising emergency situations through coming to and leaving a mooring to and from anchor operations, including the following: handling a disabled or partially disabled ship implementing anchoring and berthing procedures issuing helm and engine orders maintaining situational awareness selecting suitable mode of steering, including: automatic pilot emergency steering manual steering.

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Knowledge Evidence

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: communication techniques with the following: bridge personnel and berthing stations engine room helmsman tugs and pilot vessel traffic services (VTS) effects of deadweight, draught, trim, speed and under-keel clearance on turning circles and stopping distances effects on ship handling of wind, currents and bottom topography features of a ship that relate to its handling characteristics manoeuvring and engine characteristics for various ships manoeuvring problems for ships and appropriate actions and solutions manoeuvring procedures in and near traffic separation schemes and ship traffic service areas methods for controlling ship speed and direction operational environment, including: designated anchorages designated shipping areas head reach heavy traffic areas ice marine park areas safe water shallow and restricted waters stopping distances tide traffic separation zones weather procedures and manoeuvresfor the rescue of person overboard procedures for turning a ship in various situations proper procedures for anchoring and mooring safe operating limits of propulsion and power systems, and steering equipment squat, shallow water, interaction and similar effects on ship handling work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and work practices.

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