This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. |
Pre-start checks include the following: | fuel is connectedbattery is charged and connectedkill switchfumes and petrolfuel and water leakshatches/windows/doors are openventilationsea-cock openingloose gear is securedmarine radio is turned on and radio aerials raisedbilge water levels checkednavigation lights |
Manoeuvring conditions include the following: | from or to a ramp, pontoon, wharf, mooring, anchor, confined areas, such as narrow channels, marinas, moorings and obstructionssea-states, including bars, waves, rips, high seas, tidal surges, choppy conditions and wakeslow speed/high speedpoor visibilityeffect of windlarge vessels |
Safe manoeuvring includes the following: | steer straight lineasternfigure-eightright of wayport-starboardthrottle controlemergency stoptrim and stability of vesseltowing or being towedberthingstanding-on/stemming the tideretrieval of person overboard |
Monitoring includes the following: | cooling systembilgeportholes and hatcheslocation and welfare of persons on boardoil, fuel and waterradioposition of boatother water usersbattery and electrical systems |
Others and environment include the following: | noisewakesafety of othersdisturbance or injury to wildlifedisposal of waste and bilge watereffects of detergent and anti-foulfuelling arrangements |
Aids to small craft navigation include one (1) or more of the following: | IALA Buoyage System ‘A’chartscompassesglobal positioning system (GPS)soundertide tablespassage planmarine referencesnotices to marinersradio navigational warnings |
Relevant legislation, recognised regulations and rules include the following: | collision regulations:navigating in narrow channelsgiving way to other vesselsovertaking, proper lookoutsound signalslights and shapesresponsibilities and duty of careuse of buoyage systemspeedrecognition of lights and markersrules of roadrecognition of operation areasspecific activity rules, e.g. personal watercraft (PWCs), water skis and equipment requirementsaccident/incident reportingmarine regulations:safety regulationslicensing and registrationspeed limit restrictionsdistance off requirementsport limits/rulesmarine incident reportingcarrying capacitydrug and alcohol limits/effectsage of operatorsenvironmental and wildlife regulations as relevant and applicable to the operation of boats |
Hazards and conditions include the following: | weatherset and drifteffect of wind, tide and currentssubmerged objectsother boats and washrestricted waterscrossing bars |
Types of anchor include one (1) or more of the following: | DanforthGrapnel/ReefBrucePloughAdmiraltySarcasea anchor |
Anchoring systems include one (1) or more of the following: | multiple anchorsbow and stern anchorsmooring buoy |