The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. |
National and state/territory standards and regulatory requirements may include: | Australian Intergovernmental Agreement on a National System for the Prevention and Management of Marine Pest Incursions International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)National Plan to Combat the Pollution of the Sea by OilProtection of the Sea (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Act 1983 Relevant sections of National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) relating to protecting marine environment |
Sources of pollutants may include: | BilgesDeck equipment EnginesFood waste Fuel:containments and transfer systemspumps Hydraulic pumpsLubricants, gas, cleaning and coating productsSewage pumpsVents, drains, toilets |
Types of pollutants may include: | AirBallast waterBatteries and gassesCargo and packagingEngine:exhaust fumes and ventilation systemsnoiseGrey water, black water and ventilationNoiseOil, sewage, garbage, noxious substancesUnknown fluids |
Preventative and remedial anti-pollution procedures may include: | Design and construction features such as save-alls, vents, filling points, combing drains, scuppers, freeing ports, bilges and strum boxesLegislative requirements such as garbage disposal at sea guidelines for:controlling gas and smoke polluting emissionseffectively managing waste, pollution and recycling processeseffectively managing ballast operationspreventing cargo spillagespreventing fuel and oil spillagesOperational procedures such as fuel transfer, ballast operations, cargo operations (including lashing)Pollution control signageShipboard housekeeping |
Relevant personnel may include: | Attending surveyorEnvironmental protection agency Maritime authoritiesOwner master or agent of vesselOther interested parties |
Machinery and equipment may include: | Effective management of ballast operationsEmission control equipmentPollution control instructionsPumpsShipboard housekeepingValvesWaste storage and recycling equipmentWater management equipment, including cooling water, ballast water and bilge systems |
Flammable and hazardous materials may include: | ChemicalsCleaning productsLPG cooking gasLubricantsSpare fuel |
Records may include: | Ballast record bookDeck and engine room log booksGarbage record booksOil record booksSewage record books, including test results |
Environmental issues that may not be covered under marine safety regulations may include: | Ballast water management Damage to sensitive environments through anchoringFishing restrictionsLaying pots/traps/mooringsNoise |