12302 Assist with Berthing and Letting Go, and Describe Anchoring a Vessel

Explanatory notes

1Reference

Maritime Transport Act 1994.

Maritime Rules and advisory circulars Available at http://www.maritimenz.govt.nz.

2Definition

Accepted industry practice – refers to standardised practices and procedures accepted by the wider maritime industry as examples of best practice.

Maritime Transport Operator Plan (MTOP) – the documented operational plan required for all commercial vessels as a part of the Maritime Operator Safety System (MOSS), the operator certification system established under Part 19 of the Maritime Rules and administered by Maritime New Zealand.

Operating Procedures – the Safe Operating Procedures documented in the vessel's Marine Transport Operator Plan as well as any undocumented standard operating procedures for that vessel.

Vessel – refers to any form of commercial or military watercraft and is sometimes used in maritime circles interchangeably with the word ship.

Outcomes and evidence requirements

Outcome 1

Describe processes for berthing and letting go a vessel.

Evidence requirements

1.1The chain of command, and the role of the deckhand in the berthing and letting go processes are described in accordance with accepted industry practice and the vessel operating procedures.

1.2 The meanings of nautical terms, and the use of the equipment and processes they refer to when berthing and letting go are described in accordance with accepted industry practice and the vessel operating procedures.

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Rangemay include but not limited to – mooring buoy, bollard, bitts, cleat, capstan, surge drum, heaving line, samson post, doubling up, bow and stern lines, springline, breastline, fender.

1.3 The meaning of hand signals used for berthing and letting go are described in accordance with accepted industry practice and the vessel operating procedures.

Rangestop, making fast, winching signals.

1.4The principles of safe line handling are described in accordance with accepted industry practice.

Rangeprotective equipment and clothing, hazardous areas, safe practice when surging, making fast.

Outcome 2

Carry out the duties of a deckhand while berthing and letting go a vessel

Evidence requirements

2.1Mooring lines and equipment are used to secure a vessel at berth or a mooring in accordance with accepted industry practice and the vessel operating procedures.

Rangemay include but is not limited to working with– mooring buoys, bollards, bitts, cleats, capstans, surge drums, heaving lines, fenders;

includes – doubling up procedures, bow and stern lines, springlines, breastlines.

2.2A vessel is let go from a berth or mooring in accordance with accepted industry practice and the vessel operating procedures.

Rangemay include but is not limited to working with – mooring buoys, bollards, bitts, cleats, capstans, surge drums, heaving lines, fenders;

includes – singling up procedures, bow and stern lines, springs, breastlines.

2.3Lines are stowed in accordance with the vessel operating procedures.

Outcome 3

Describe the processes for anchoring and weighing an anchor.

Evidence requirements

3.1The preparation of anchor, chains, warp and work area are described in accordance with the vessel operating procedures.

3.2The setting of the anchor and safe usage of all associated equipment and machinery are described in accordance with the vessel operating procedures.

3.3The retrieval of the anchor and safe usage of all associated equipment and machinery are described in accordance with the vessel operating procedures.

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