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Evidence Guide: MARA022 - Manage loading, discharging and stowing of cargo

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Tips for gathering evidence to demonstrate your skills

The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!

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MARA022 - Manage loading, discharging and stowing of cargo

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

Still water shear forces and bending moments in any load or ballast condition are identified and not exceeded

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Load is planned to ensure stresses in vessel are minimised by evenly distributing cargo

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Load is planned to avoid incompatible cargo stowage

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Regulations relating to hazardous materials/dangerous goods are observed, where appropriate

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Load is planned for unloading sequence

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Vessel cargo carrying capacity is not exceeded for appropriate load line

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Vessel trim is calculated to allow for optimum vessel performance at sea

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Plan load/unload with stevedores

  1. Available port/vessel cargo handling gear and equipment are determined
Available port/vessel cargo handling gear and equipment are determined

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Handling capacity of cargo handling gear and equipment are established

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Pumping capacity of cargo pumps is verified

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Availability and status of human resources are resolved

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Cargo manifest is made available

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Cargo stowage plan is completed and agreed with stevedores

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Stability calculation is made and checked against vessel stability information manual

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Notice of readiness to load/unload is provided

  1. Holds are checked to ensure they are clean, dry and free of odour
Holds are checked to ensure they are clean, dry and free of odour

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Safety arrangements in holds are verified to ensure they are operational

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Supplies of dunnage and mats are reviewed to ensure there are sufficient available

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Bilges are covered with tarpaulins/wrappers before loading

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

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

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Control loading/unloading of cargo

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

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

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

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Vessel stability is observed during loading/unloading operations

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Loading/unloading operations are checked against stowage plan

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Cargo is secured and lashed according to lashing plan

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All cargo handling documentation is completed according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements

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Manage ballast management operations

  1. Ballast discharge requirements of port authority are complied with
Ballast discharge requirements of port authority are complied with

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Ballast management activities are monitored according to organisational procedures, ballast water management plan and port authority requirements

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Ballast management problems are identified and appropriate actions are taken to minimise risk to the environment

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Monitor care of cargo during voyage

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

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Ventilation and humidity control systems are checked

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

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

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Appropriate action is taken in the event of a cargo-related incident or emergency to rectify problem, secure cargo and maintain safety of vessel and personnel

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Instructions to Assessors

Required Skills and Knowledge

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:

developing effective cargo stowage plans, including:

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

monitoring use of cargo handling gear and equipment involved in loading, stowage, security and unloading of cargo

using and applying instructions, regulations, procedures and information relevant to loading, stowage, security and unloading of cargo

using stability manual and ensuring stability calculations are within appropriate parameters for proposed cargo operation.

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:

actions to be taken in the event of cargo-related incidents or emergencies, including:

cargo handling gear failure

cargo shift

leakage

spontaneous combustion

ballast management issues and procedures, including:

ballast water management plan

confirming that the stowage plan conforms to stability requirements at all stages of loading and discharging

contaminated ballast

failure of ballast pumps

cargo handling documentation requirements

design of vessel hold

effects on cargo handling of sea conditions, wind and weather

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

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

emergency procedures for incidents involving dangerous and hazardous cargo, including:

enhanced survey regime

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

monitoring of cargo stowage areas for damage, defects and corrosion, including causes and prevention

safe working loads

hazardous materials/dangerous goods, including:

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

relevant documentation

homogeneous loading

main stresses set up by cargo, hogging, sagging and shearing

methods of handling various types of cargo

methods of handling and problems related to loading, stowage, security and unloading of cargo, including:

bulk cargo

containerised cargo

deck cargo

liquid cargo

refrigerated cargo

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

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

principles of cargo care for various types of cargo monitoring procedures and scheduling of inspections

procedures for carrying out calculations involving weights, capacities, stowage factors and load densities

regulations relating to hazardous materials/dangerous goods, including the IMDG Code

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

shipboard and terminal-based cargo handling equipment involved in loading, stowage, security and unloading of cargo, including:

cargo pumps

cranes

derricks

grabs

hooks, wires and shackles

slings

standard stowage position numbering systems used on container vessels

static and dynamic loads

survey and inspection requirements for cargo handling equipment

types of lashing and securing devices

typical types and sizes of shipping containers

use of cargo handling gear, including purchases and tackles

usual methods of packing, loading and discharging, stowage and dunnage

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

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