Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. New unit of competency.
Application
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to carry out mooring and unmooring activities according to relevant requirements and regulations. This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry as a Linesperson. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Pre-requisite Unit
Not applicable.
Competency Field
C – Equipment Operations
Unit Sector
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1 |
Prepare a berth |
1.1 |
Relevant documentation and records are identified and accessed as required |
1.2 |
Positioning information is obtained, checked and confirmed as accurate |
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1.3 |
Bridge marker is set |
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1.4 |
Briefing is obtained and interpreted on issues related to mooring or unmooring operation |
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1.5 |
Communications equipment is prepared and set to correct channels |
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1.6 |
Berth conditions are checked, and made clear and ready for mooring and unmooring |
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1.7 |
Portainer cranes and gantries/loaders are correctly positioned for berthing of vessel |
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1.8 |
Safety concerns are communicated to pilot of vessel with due care not to interfere with tug and vessel communications |
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2 |
Receive heaving line from mooring launch |
2.1 |
First lines are received from mooring launch according to operational procedures and pilot directions |
2.2 |
Assistance is provided in pulling mooring line ashore and making it fast to applicable bollard/hooks |
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2.3 |
Required precautions and safety procedures are followed during receival operations |
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2.4 |
Correct method for crossing mooring lines over and between another vessel’s mooring lines is followed |
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2.5 |
When another vessel occupies the bollard, mooring line is dipped as required |
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3 |
Receive heaving lines from vessel |
3.1 |
First lines are received and are made fast to appropriate bollards/ hooks |
3.2 |
Two headlines and two sternlines are made available each to two different bollards/hooks |
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3.3 |
Spring lines from forward and aft are received from vessel and are attached to applicable bollards/hooks |
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3.4 |
Additional lines are received from vessel and are attached to applicable bollards/hooks |
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3.5 |
Correct method for crossing mooring lines over and between another vessel’s mooring lines is followed |
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3.6 |
When another vessel occupies the bollard, mooring line is dipped as required |
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3.7 |
Safe distance from snapback zones and demarcated area is maintained during line tensioning |
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4 |
Return heaving line to vessel |
4.1 |
Vessel crew is made aware of planned heaving line return operations |
4.2 |
Lines are returned according to operational procedures |
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4.3 |
Required precautions and safety procedures are followed during heaving line return operations |
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5 |
Land a gangway |
5.1 |
Precautions are taken to ensure all personnel are well clear of vicinity of gangway |
5.2 |
Vehicle is used to locate gangway in correct position in a safe and efficient manner |
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6 |
Let go of vessel |
6.1 |
Vessel crew is made aware of intentions to let go |
6.2 |
Singling up processes are carried out according to operational procedures and required safety precautions |
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6.3 |
Due care is taken during singling up processes to ensure all mooring lines are kept clear of propeller |
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6.4 |
Due care is taken when waiting for order for remaining lines to be released, to stand clear of remaining lines because of tension to which lines may be subjected |
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6.5 |
Once order is given, remaining lines are released according to operational procedures and required safety precautions |
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6.6 |
Stand clear procedures are immediately implemented when vessel crew inadvertently heaves on a line being handled by the shore-side team |
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6.7 |
Required precautions and safety procedures are followed during unmooring operations |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range of Conditions
Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. |
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Relevant documentation and records include one or more of the following: |
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Issues related to mooring or unmooring operations include one or more of the following: |
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Made clear and ready for mooring includes one of the following: |
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Safety precautions include: |
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Mooring or unmooring operations include |
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Unit Mapping Information
This unit replaces and is equivalent to MARC1001A Carry out shore-based mooring and unmooring operations.
MARC1001A replaces and is equivalent to TDMMR5607A Carry out shore-based mooring and unmooring operations.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=772efb7b-4cce-47fe-9bbd-ee3b1d1eb4c2