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Evidence Guide: MARO008 - Contribute to monitoring and controlling a safe navigational watch

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Tips for gathering evidence to demonstrate your skills

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MARO008 - Contribute to monitoring and controlling a safe navigational watch

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

Follow instructions to monitor vessel situation when moored or anchored

  1. Scheduled checks and inspections are conducted to comply with instructions
Scheduled checks and inspections are conducted to comply with instructions

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Appropriate action is taken in irregularities or abnormal conditions to maximise the safety and integrity of the vessel

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Restrictions on access within the vessel are enforced according to Master instructions

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Very high frequency (VHF) is monitored and information is communicated to the Master in accordance with workplace procedures

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Procedures for the relief, maintenance and handover of a watch are followed

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Follow instructions to monitor vessel situation when at sea

  1. Responsibilities of a lookout are established
Responsibilities of a lookout are established

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Proper lookout is maintained by sight and hearing at all times according to instructions

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Lights, shapes and sound signals are correctly recognised and recorded

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Approximate bearing of a sound signal, light or other object is reported in degrees or points, to the officer in charge of the navigational watch

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Effective communication is maintained with the officer in charge of the navigational watch about matters relevant to the safety and integrity of the vessel

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VHF is monitored and information is communicated to the officer in charge of the navigational watch, as required

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Respond to potential emergency situations

  1. Emergency situations are promptly reported to the officer in charge of the navigational watch
Emergency situations are promptly reported to the officer in charge of the navigational watch

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Distress signals are recognised and reported

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False distress alerts are avoided and correct action is taken in an accidental activation

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Integrity of emergency and distress alerting systems is maintained at all times

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

communicating clearly and concisely and acknowledging orders in a seamanlike manner

communicating effectively with the officer in charge of the navigational watch about matters relevant to watchkeeping duties

conforming to accepted practices and procedures in the maintenance, handover and relief of the navigational watch

conforming to established procedures and practices in taking initial action in the event of an emergency or abnormal situation

identifying and reporting lights, buoys and sound signals

monitoring and anticipating hazards and risks that may arise during watchkeeping duties

monitoring vessel situation, including:

communicating with other vessels

communicating with those onshore

regularly checking weather reports and warnings

monitoring very high frequency (VHF) equipment

recognising and reporting distress signals, including:

pyrotechnic distress signals

satellite emergency position indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs)

search and rescue transponders (SARTs)

recognising potential hazards, assessing and reporting risks to the officer in charge of the navigational watch

reporting approximate bearing of a sound signal, light or other object in degrees or points

reporting other ships, objects, lights and navigation marks correctly, in relation to the ship’s head

responding to orders given by the officer in charge of the navigational watch

seeking advice/clarification from the officer in charge of the navigational watch where watch information or instructions are not clearly understood

undertaking the following scheduled checks and inspections:

coverage

frequency

timing

using internal communications and alarm systems.

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:

appropriate use and selection of personal protective equipment (PPE)

basic purpose of bridge equipment, display modes and interpreting values of displays, including:

automatic identification system (AIS)

electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS) symbols and alarms

echosounder

Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)

global positioning system (GPS)

gyrocompass

log

magnetic compass

radar

VHF and VHF communication channels

basic function and use of main steering systems, including:

changeover procedures between Autor (pilot), follow up (FU) or hand and non-follow up (NFU)

steering gear

collection and documentation of weather data

effect of tides on depth of water

emergency situations, appropriate action and solutions taken to address them engine or propulsion controls

environmental protection procedures as they apply on a vessel

functions and purpose of pyrotechnic distress signals, satellite EPIRBs and SARTs

information required to maintain a safe navigational watch on a vessel, including interpreting course, depth and speed data from nautical instruments

International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs)

mooring lines

nautical charts and publications relevant to planning navigational voyages

person overboard

procedures for the relief, maintenance and handover of a watch

reception of distress signal

relevant WHS/OHS requirements, work practices and pollution control regulations and policies

shipboard terms and definitions that are critical to a safe navigational watch

stranding

sudden list or loll

synchronous rolling

types, function and purpose of navigational lights, shapes and sound signals

vessel position terminology

watertight integrity.

Range Statement

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