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NAVIGATION AND SEAMANSHIP
Implement collision avoidance
procedures
level:
4
credit:
12
planned review date:
June 1998
sub-field:
Maritime
purpose:
People credited with this unit standard are able to identify
and respond to existing and potential collision situations;
implement collision avoidance activity; and implement action
in response to equipment malfunction which affects
navigation
entry information:
Open.
accreditation option:
Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA and
industry.
moderation option:
A centrally established and directed moderation system has
been established by the Maritime Qualifications New
Zealand (Inc).
special notes:
The Officer’s action is limited to the Officer’s level of
responsibility, rules or guidelines as set out in Master’s
Standing Orders, and to the maintenance of the safety of
navigation in in-shore waters, coastal waters and ocean.
The Master is advised if further action is deemed necessary.
Regulations include: International Convention on Training,
Certification and Watchkeeping, 1978, Resolution 1
(Proposed Fishing Regulation 1/4 and Chapter 2):
International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea;
International Code of Signals; International Convention for
the Safety of Life at Sea; Company and Masters Standing
Orders; Bridge File; Guidelines for keeping a Navigational
Watch.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
element 1
Implement response to malfunctions affecting navigation.
performance criteria
1.1
The type, scale and potential effect of the malfunction are identified.
1.2
Resulting decisions and actions minimise the effects of the malfunction on the
ship’s systems and navigation status.
1.3
The level of action, time scale, reporting and degree of advice sought reflect
the severity of the problem.
element 2
Implement collision avoidance activity.
performance criteria
2.1
Manoeuvres taken are completed within a time frame which avoids or prevents
the emergency or minimises the damage.
2.2
Actions are designed to maximise the safety of the ship and personnel and are
in accordance with emergency procedures.
2.3
Lights, shapes and signals made or displayed are correct given the nature of
the emergency and comply with the International Regulations for the
Prevention of Collision at Sea.
2.4
Handovers of navigational control of the ship comply with current practices.
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element 3
Communicate and report impending collision avoidance activity to personnel.
performance criteria
3.1
The order of priority and the method used for informing the ship’s personnel of
an emergency is consistent with the nature and extent of the emergency.
3.2
Emergency radio communications are used in accordance with International
Procedures.
3.3
Reports relating to incidents and the action taken are completed in accordance
with International Procedures and Company Standing Orders.
Comments to:
Maritime Qualifications New Zealand (Inc)
Unit Standard Revision
PO Box 160
WELLINGTON
by June 1998.
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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