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NAVIGATION AND SEAMANSHIP
Forecast, record and report weather and
sea conditions
level:
5
credit:
16
planned review date:
June 1998
sub-field:
Maritime
purpose:
People credited with this unit standard are able to forecast
weather conditions; determine the effects of land mass on
weather and sea states; and record and report on weather
and sea conditions.
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:
This unit standard covers the forecasting of weather and sea
conditions. Covered by this unit standard are the application
of theories of pressure systems, cloud structures associated
with systems, fog, other forms of precipitation, sea states
and swells. Instruments used to assist in collecting data on
weather including barometer, barograph, thermometer,
anometer, coater temperature thermometors. Observation
of weather and sea states includes sea and swell heights
and directions, cloud structure and movement, wind speed
and direction.
Regulations include: Standards of Training, Certification and
Watchkeeping Regulation 11/2, 11/4, 1978.
Recording of weather and sea state data occurs in the ship’s
log book in formats which meet company operating
procedures and meteorological office requirements.
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Knowledge underpinning this unit standard includes:
synoptic weather reporting, ship’s reporting systems, effects
of land mass on weather and sea state.
Elements and Performance Criteria
element 1
Forecast atmosphere conditions and future sea states.
performance criteria
1.1
Data gathered for atmospheric and sea state predictions includes broadcast
weather and sea state information with observed weather and sea conditions,
and data received from instrumentation.
1.2
Broadcast weather and sea states are compared with current conditions and
predictions of future condition are supported by assumptions made on this
combined data.
1.3
Forecast predictions are conveyed to personnel for action where these
predictions are likely to affect changes to planned activity, or where the vessel
is predicted to experience adverse sea and weather conditions.
element 2
Record and report weather and sea conditions.
performance criteria
2.1
Experienced weather and sea state conditions are reported in accordance with
international conventions for meteorological observations.
2.2
Reporting and recording related to weather and sea state conditions are
completed accurately and concisely in accordance with company operating
procedures and meteorological office requirements.
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2.3
Voluntary synoptic weather reports are submitted to specified radio stations for
on-forwarding in accordance with international coded message formats.
Range:
reports are submitted in accordance with routine Grenwich Mean
Time (GMT) requirements.
element 3
Determine effects of land mass on weather and sea states.
performance criteria
3.1
Effects of land mass on weather and sea states are predicted and their effects
on the vessel’s operation are accurately evaluated.
3.2
Information is sought where the effect of local conditions is unclear and likely to
place the vessel’s safety at risk.
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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