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Control a commercial coastal vessel at sea level: credit: planned review date: sub-field:
4
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June 2002
Maritime replacement information: This unit standard and unit standard 15027 replace unit standard 8128. purpose: People credited with the unit standard are able to: maintain safety of a commercial coastal vessel and personnel at sea; maintain effective communications at sea; and comply with maritime regulatory requirements. entry information: accreditation option: moderation option:
Open.
Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA and industry.
A centrally established and directed moderation system has been established by Maritime Qualifications New Zealand
(Inc). special notes: 1 This unit standard is intended for use by people who intend commanding a Commercial Coastal Fishing
Vessel and a vessel to 500 Gross Registered Tons.
The nature of a commercial coastal vessel and the extent of command for this type of vessel are defined by the vessel’s operating Procedures and the relevant maritime legislation and regulations.
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2 Vessel operating procedures as specified in safe ship management polices, industry guidelines or manuals.
This includes compliance with legislation relevant to this unit standard which includes, but is not limited to the Maritime Transport Act (1994); Marine Pollution Act
(1974); Local Government Act (1974); and their subsequent amendments and rules; and International
Regulations for the Prevention of Collision at Sea and
(International Association of Lighthouse Authorities
[IALA] System A buoyage).
3 Regulatory bodies include: Maritime Safety Authority,
Radio Frequency Service, Ministry of Commerce, Local
Bodies.
Elements and Performance Criteria element 1
Maintain safety of the commercial coastal vessel and personnel. performance criteria
1.1 The vessel is prepared and secured for sea in accordance with vessel operating procedures.
Range: preparation includes - manning, provision of life saving and fire fighting appliances, fuel, water, stores, navigation equipment.
1.2 The vessel is safely navigated in accordance with the International Regulations for the Prevention of Collision at Sea and IALA System A Buoyage.
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Bridge watchkeeping is conducted safely in accordance with International
Maritime Organisation recommendations for keeping a safe navigational watch.
Equipment used for navigation and anti collision purposes is tested, operated and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and industry guidelines.
Range: equipment includes - radar, steering compass, hand bearing compass, log, echo sounder, Global Positioning System (GPS).
The vessel is manoeuvred safely during berthing, unberthing and anchoring operations and whilst in the vicinity of other vessels in accordance with industry guidelines.
Range: conditions include - tidal, strong winds, interaction, shallow water.
The vessel is manoeuvred safely during a bar crossing in accordance with industry guidelines.
Actions required to be taken during accidents, emergencies or heavy weather to minimise danger to vessel and personnel are described in accordance with regulatory requirements and the vessel’s operating procedures.
Range: accidents and emergencies include - collision, man overboard, hull damage, grounding, loss of rudder or propeller, fire, distress, other vessel in distress, beaching, towing, being towed and abandoning ship, response during heavy weather includes use of drogues and sea anchors.
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Control a commercial coastal vessel at sea element 2
Maintain effective communications at sea. performance criteria
2.1 Single letter international code flags and their meanings are ciphered and deciphered in accordance with accepted international maritime practice.
2.2 Radio telephone communications are conducted effectively in accordance with recommended procedures and regulatory requirements.
Range: radio telephone includes - VHF and MF/HF equipment.
element 3
Comply with maritime regulatory requirements. performance criteria
3.1 Ship board garbage and pollutants are effectively disposed of during a voyage in accordance with regulatory requirements.
3.2 Voyage and vessel documentation is completed during a voyage in accordance with rules, regulations and vessel operating procedures.
Range: voyage and vessel documentation may include but is not limited to
- official log book, oil record book, accident reports.
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Comments to:
Maritime Qualifications New Zealand (Inc)
Unit Standard Revision
PO Box 160
WELLINGTON by June 2002.
Please Note: Providers must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority before they can offer programmes of education and training assessed against unit standards.
Accredited providers assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those unit standards. [Please refer to relevant Plan ref: 0054]
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