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Evidence Guide: MARA025 - Monitor, loading, unloading, securing and stowage of cargo

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MARA025 - Monitor, loading, unloading, securing and stowage of cargo

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

Characteristics of cargo being transported are identified and the type, severity and impact of the hazard posed by cargo on safety, the environment, vessel operations and personnel are established

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

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Cargo plan is assessed to ensure incompatible cargo stowage is avoided

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Cargo plan is checked to ensure unloading sequence is effective

  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 are verified to ensure they are operational

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

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Bilge suctions are protected 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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Ballast discharge plan is identified and confirmed and appropriate actions to support this plan are undertaken

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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
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

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Vessel stability is observed during loading/unloading operations

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Loading/unloading operations are checked against cargo plan

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Cargo is secured according to cargo plan

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

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Transfer of cargo is monitored to prevent hazards

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Gas monitoring equipment is regularly inspected and used according to organisational procedures, as required

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Monitor care of cargo during voyage

  1. Plan for care of cargo during voyage is implemented according to organisational and customer requirements, and relevant regulations
Plan for care of cargo during 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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Actions required to maintain the safety and security of cargo during the voyage are 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 the safety of personnel, cargo and vessel

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Safety procedures are followed, and appropriate action is taken when defects or damage to cargo are detected

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Take precautions to prevent pollution of the environment

  1. Procedures to prevent pollution are identified and observed at all times
Procedures to prevent pollution are identified and observed at all times

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Measures to prevent pollution during normal and emergency situations are applied according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures

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All relevant information is immediately reported to appropriate persons when a vapour leak or cloud is detected or a malfunction has occurred that poses a risk of a vapour leak or cloud

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Shore-based response personnel are promptly notified when a vapour leak or cloud occurs

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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:

applying actions required to maintain the wellbeing of cargo

applying international regulations, codes and standards concerning the safe handling, stowage, securing and transport of bulk cargo and dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargo

applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and work practices

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

establishing and maintaining effective communications during loading, stowage, transportation and unloading

identifying defects or damage to cargo and initiating timely action in response to defects or damage

identifying relevant cargo handling documentation

interpreting and applying knowledge of bulk ship, including bulk grain, chemical and oil tanker, and liquefied gas tanker layouts, cargo features, characteristics and hazards, and related hazard prevention strategies to duties on various types of vessel

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 and interpreting safety data sheets (SDS)/material safety data sheets (MSDS), relevant cargo-related hazards to vessel and to personnel, and taking appropriate action according to organisational procedures

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

recognising problems and hazards that can arise when managing safety on a liquefied gas tanker, taking appropriate remedial action and initiating appropriate solutions.

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

bulk ships, including bulk grain, chemical and oil tanker layouts, liquefied gas tanker layouts, cargo features and characteristics

cargo calculations

cargo care, including:

inspection and preparation of holds

refrigerated cargo

segregation and separation of cargo

ventilation and control

cargo handling documentation

cargo handling equipment and safety

cargo lifting equipment and safe working loads

cargo 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

stowage of refrigerated containers

cargo hazards, including obstructing view from navigating bridge or overside at the bow defects or damage to cargo, including:

damage caused by cargo movement

deterioration of perishable cargo

water ingress

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

effects of a concentrated load which can be spread over a wider area by the use of dunnage and deck shoring taking into consideration the position of girders, transverses and longitudinals under the tank top

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 and draught during loading and discharging operations, including heeling moments from gear and loads

fundamental understanding of:

cargo operations for oil, chemical and liquefied gas tankers, including cargo preparation and carriage

physical properties of oil, chemical and liquefied gases

types of oil, chemical and liquefied gas tankers, general arrangement and construction

hazardous materials/dangerous goods classification, signage, stowage and segregation requirements under the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code and relevant Marine Orders

hazards and control measures associated with bulk ships, including bulk grain, chemical and oil tanker cargo loading, and liquefied gas tanker cargo loading, stowage and unloading

incompatible cargo stowage, including:

cargo liable to taint

hazardous material/dangerous goods

inspection and preparation of holds

methods of caring for various types of cargo, including:

blocking

chocking

lashing

shoring

tombing

methods of stowage and securing of:

heavy lifts

heavy loads

vehicles and trailers

oil tanker piping and pumping arrangements, including:

cargo piping systems

cargo pumping systems

cargo pumps

tanker arrangement

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

precautions before entering enclosed and contaminated spaces

precautions to prevent pollution of the environment from the release of oil, chemicals and liquefied gases

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

relevant firefighting operations and the use of firefighting equipment

relevant sections of maritime regulations, codes and conventions related to chemical and oil tankers, and liquefied gas tankers

relevant WHS/OHS and cargo handling legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures

safe handling, stowage and securing of cargo, including dangerous goods, hazardous material 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 and dunnaging

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