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Evidence Guide: MARA006 - Monitor loading, unloading and stowage of cargo

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MARA006 - Monitor loading, unloading and stowage of cargo

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Review cargo plan

  1. Cargo plan is interpreted to determine required cargo operations
  2. Cargo plan is checked to ensure cargo is evenly distributed
  3. Cargo plan is assessed to ensure incompatible cargo stowage is avoided
  4. Cargo plan is evaluated to ensure regulations relating to hazardous materials/dangerous goods are observed, where appropriate
  5. Cargo plan is checked to ensure unloading sequence is effective
Cargo plan is interpreted to determine required cargo operations

Completed
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Cargo plan is checked to ensure cargo is evenly distributed

Completed
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Cargo plan is assessed to ensure incompatible cargo stowage is avoided

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cargo plan is evaluated to ensure regulations relating to hazardous materials/dangerous goods are observed, where appropriate

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cargo plan is checked to ensure unloading sequence is effective

Completed
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Prepare for loading

  1. Holds are checked to ensure they are clean, dry and free of smell
  2. Safety arrangements in holds are verified to ensure they are operational
  3. Supplies of cargo protection and securing material are reviewed to ensure there are sufficient available
  4. Bilge suctions are protected before loading
  5. Checks are made to ensure cargo is correctly identified, inspected and confirmed against documentation
  6. Preparations for loading are monitored according to stowage plan and organisational procedures
  7. Ballast discharge plan is identified and understood and appropriate actions to support this plan are undertaken
Holds are checked to ensure they are clean, dry and free of smell

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Safety arrangements in holds are verified to ensure they are operational

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies of cargo protection and securing material are reviewed to ensure there are sufficient available

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bilge suctions are protected before loading

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Checks are made to ensure cargo is correctly identified, inspected and confirmed against documentation

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preparations for loading are monitored according to stowage plan and organisational procedures

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ballast discharge plan is identified and understood and appropriate actions to support this plan are undertaken

Completed
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Supervise loading/ unloading of cargo

  1. Instructions are given to crew and stevedores involved in cargo loading/unloading according to cargo stowage plan
  2. Compliance with regulations, procedures and instructions pertaining to type of cargo being handled is managed during loading/unloading operations
  3. Loading/unloading is monitored to ensure the loading rate is not exceeded in the case of bulk or liquid cargo
  4. Vessel stability is observed during loading/unloading operations
  5. Loading/unloading operations are checked against stowage plan
  6. Cargo is secured and lashed according to lashing plan
  7. Cargo handling documentation is completed according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
Instructions are given to crew and stevedores involved in cargo loading/unloading according to cargo stowage plan

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compliance with regulations, procedures and instructions pertaining to type of cargo being handled is managed during loading/unloading operations

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loading/unloading is monitored to ensure the loading rate is not exceeded in the case of bulk or liquid cargo

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vessel stability is observed during loading/unloading operations

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loading/unloading operations are checked against stowage plan

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cargo is secured and lashed according to lashing plan

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cargo handling documentation is completed according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements

Completed
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Monitor care of cargo during voyage

  1. Vessel plan for care of cargo during voyage is implemented according to organisational and customer requirements, and relevant regulations
  2. Ventilation and humidity control systems are checked
  3. Actions required to maintain the wellbeing of cargo during the voyage are initiated according to customer requirements and organisational procedures
  4. Compliance with safety and hazard minimisation procedures and regulations related to cargo care is managed at all times during the voyage to maintain the safety of personnel, cargo and vessel
  5. Appropriate action is taken when defects or damage to cargo are detected
Vessel plan for care of cargo during voyage is implemented according to organisational and customer requirements, and relevant regulations

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ventilation and humidity control systems are checked

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actions required to maintain the wellbeing of cargo during the voyage are initiated according to customer requirements and organisational procedures

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compliance with safety and hazard minimisation procedures and regulations related to cargo care is managed at all times during the voyage to maintain the safety of personnel, cargo and vessel

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appropriate action is taken when defects or damage to cargo are detected

Completed
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Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Review cargo plan

1.1

Cargo plan is interpreted to determine required cargo operations

1.2

Cargo plan is checked to ensure cargo is evenly distributed

1.3

Cargo plan is assessed to ensure incompatible cargo stowage is avoided

1.4

Cargo plan is evaluated to ensure regulations relating to hazardous materials/dangerous goods are observed, where appropriate

1.5

Cargo plan is checked to ensure unloading sequence is effective

2

Prepare for loading

2.1

Holds are checked to ensure they are clean, dry and free of smell

2.2

Safety arrangements in holds are verified to ensure they are operational

2.3

Supplies of cargo protection and securing material are reviewed to ensure there are sufficient available

2.4

Bilge suctions are protected before loading

2.5

Checks are made to ensure cargo is correctly identified, inspected and confirmed against documentation

2.6

Preparations for loading are monitored according to stowage plan and organisational procedures

2.7

Ballast discharge plan is identified and understood and appropriate actions to support this plan are undertaken

3

Supervise loading/ unloading of cargo

3.1

Instructions are given to crew and stevedores involved in cargo loading/unloading according to cargo stowage plan

3.2

Compliance with regulations, procedures and instructions pertaining to type of cargo being handled is managed during loading/unloading operations

3.3

Loading/unloading is monitored to ensure the loading rate is not exceeded in the case of bulk or liquid cargo

3.4

Vessel stability is observed during loading/unloading operations

3.5

Loading/unloading operations are checked against stowage plan

3.6

Cargo is secured and lashed according to lashing plan

3.7

Cargo handling documentation is completed according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements

4

Monitor care of cargo during voyage

4.1

Vessel plan for care of cargo during voyage is implemented according to organisational and customer requirements, and relevant regulations

4.2

Ventilation and humidity control systems are checked

4.3

Actions required to maintain the wellbeing of cargo during the voyage are initiated according to customer requirements and organisational procedures

4.4

Compliance with safety and hazard minimisation procedures and regulations related to cargo care is managed at all times during the voyage to maintain the safety of personnel, cargo and vessel

4.5

Appropriate action is taken when defects or damage to cargo are detected

Required Skills and Knowledge

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Review cargo plan

1.1

Cargo plan is interpreted to determine required cargo operations

1.2

Cargo plan is checked to ensure cargo is evenly distributed

1.3

Cargo plan is assessed to ensure incompatible cargo stowage is avoided

1.4

Cargo plan is evaluated to ensure regulations relating to hazardous materials/dangerous goods are observed, where appropriate

1.5

Cargo plan is checked to ensure unloading sequence is effective

2

Prepare for loading

2.1

Holds are checked to ensure they are clean, dry and free of smell

2.2

Safety arrangements in holds are verified to ensure they are operational

2.3

Supplies of cargo protection and securing material are reviewed to ensure there are sufficient available

2.4

Bilge suctions are protected before loading

2.5

Checks are made to ensure cargo is correctly identified, inspected and confirmed against documentation

2.6

Preparations for loading are monitored according to stowage plan and organisational procedures

2.7

Ballast discharge plan is identified and understood and appropriate actions to support this plan are undertaken

3

Supervise loading/ unloading of cargo

3.1

Instructions are given to crew and stevedores involved in cargo loading/unloading according to cargo stowage plan

3.2

Compliance with regulations, procedures and instructions pertaining to type of cargo being handled is managed during loading/unloading operations

3.3

Loading/unloading is monitored to ensure the loading rate is not exceeded in the case of bulk or liquid cargo

3.4

Vessel stability is observed during loading/unloading operations

3.5

Loading/unloading operations are checked against stowage plan

3.6

Cargo is secured and lashed according to lashing plan

3.7

Cargo handling documentation is completed according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements

4

Monitor care of cargo during voyage

4.1

Vessel plan for care of cargo during voyage is implemented according to organisational and customer requirements, and relevant regulations

4.2

Ventilation and humidity control systems are checked

4.3

Actions required to maintain the wellbeing of cargo during the voyage are initiated according to customer requirements and organisational procedures

4.4

Compliance with safety and hazard minimisation procedures and regulations related to cargo care is managed at all times during the voyage to maintain the safety of personnel, cargo and vessel

4.5

Appropriate action is taken when defects or damage to cargo are detected

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:

carrying out cargo operations according to cargo plan or other documents and established safety rule/regulations, equipment operating instructions and shipboard stowage limitations

establishing and maintaining effective communications during loading and unloading

handling dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargo to comply with international regulations, recognised standards and codes of safe practice

identifying and solving problems associated with loading, unloading, stowage and care of cargo

initiating timely action in response to defects or damage

monitoring and anticipating problems and risks associated with loading, unloading, stowage and care of cargo

monitoring use of equipment in loading, unloading, stowage and care of cargo

reading, interpreting and applying instructions, regulations, procedures and information associated with loading, unloading, stowage and care of cargo.

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:

ballast management issues and procedures

cargo handling documentation requirements

cargo lifting equipment and safe working loads

container position numbering

effect of cargo, including heavy lifts, on the seaworthiness and stability of the vessel

effects of different types of cargo operations on vessel trim and stability

effects on cargo handling of sea conditions, wind and weather

effects on stability during loading and discharging operations including heeling moments from gear and loads

methods of caring for various types of cargo

methods of handling various types of cargo

operational characteristics of different types of shipboard and terminal-based cargo handling equipment and facilities

principles of cargo care

procedures for carrying out calculations involving weights, capacities, stowage factors

relevant sections of applicable maritime regulations

relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and cargo handling legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures

safe handling, stowage and securing of cargo including dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargo, and their effect on the safety of life and the vessel

standard stowage position numbering systems used on container vessels

typical cargo handling problems and hazards, and appropriate preventative and remedial actions and solutions

typical types and sizes of shipping containers

usual methods of container packing, loading and discharging, stowage, dunnaging

various types of cargo likely to be carried; their peculiar characteristics, liability to damage, decay or deterioration; their measurements, hazards and problems; appropriate preventative and remedial action and solutions

ways of restricting vessel stress levels within permitted levels within permitted limits during loading/discharging cargo.

Range Statement

Specifies 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.

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

Cargo plan must include:

cargo weight

correct description and stowage of hazardous and dangerous goods

description of cargo to be loaded

load/discharge port

segregation of non compatible cargo

stowage of refrigerated containers

Incompatible cargo stowage includes one or more of the following:

cargo liable to taint

dangerous and hazardous goods

Hazardous materials/dangerous goods includes one or more of the following:

any cargo described in the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code as hazardous or dangerous

Cargo includes one or more of the following:

bulk cargo

containerised cargo

deck cargo

heavy lift cargo

liquid cargo

refrigerated cargo

any other material, equipment or machinery that may be safely handled and stowed on vessel

Cargo handling documentation includes one or more of the following:

cargo gear register

cargo receipts

Cargo Securing Manual

logbook entries

Note of Protest

Notice of Readiness to load or discharge

operation orders and instructions

safety data sheets (SDS)/material safety data sheets (MSDS)

safety management system relating to cargo carriage

ship/shore safety checklists

Actions required to maintain the wellbeing of cargo include one or more of the following:

maintaining adequate ventilation

monitoring cargo spaces

temperature control of refrigerated or cooled cargo

Defects or damage to cargo include one or more of the following:

damage caused by cargo movement

deterioration of perishable cargo

water ingress