19489 Steer a Commercial Vessel and Keep Watch

Explanatory notes

1References

International Maritime Organization, International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) for Seafarers and STCW Code, including 2010 Manila Amendments: Part A, Chapter VI – Standards regarding emergency, occupational safety, security, medical care and survival functions, Table A-VI/1-2 Specification of minimum standard of competence in fire prevention and fire fighting London 2011, IMO 938E, Print edition ISBN 978-92-801-1528-4.

Maritime NZ, SeaCert Seafarer Certification and Operational Limits Framework, Wellington 2014.

2Definitions

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

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.

STCW – the International Maritime Organisation’s convention on the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers. The convention establishes basic requirements on training, certification and watchkeeping for seafarers on an international level.

3This unit standard in conjunction with unit standard 12310 covers all of the firefighting training requirementsas detailed in the STCW Code, including 2010 Manila Amendments: Part A, Chapter VI – Standards regarding emergency, occupational safety, security, medical care and survival functions,: Table A-VI/1-2 Specification of minimum standard of competence in firefighting prevention and firefighting.

4 Competency may be demonstrated using simulated scenarios.

Outcomes and evidence requirements

Outcome 1

Select, don, and operate protective clothing and life support equipment.

Rangelife support equipment:compressed air breathing apparatus and lifelines; and may include: air lines, distresssignal units (DSU), and closed circuit breathing apparatus.

Evidence requirements

1.1Protective clothing and life support equipment are selected and donned in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and vessel operating procedures.

1.2Protective clothing and life support equipment are tested prior to entry into fire and emergency situations in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

1.3Life support equipment is operated in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

1.4Without wearing breathing apparatus a lifeline is followed to enter and pass through a compartment into which high-expansion foam has been injected.

Outcome 2

Identify and describe the operation of fixed fire systems.

Evidence requirements

2.1Components of fire detectionsystems are identified and their operation is described.

Range:flame detectors, smoke detectors, automatic alarm systems.

2.2Components of fixed fire suppression systems are identified and their operation is described.

Range:fire pumps, hydrants, sprinkler systems, gas flooding systems.

Outcome 3

Control and extinguish fires.

Rangewater using jet or spray nozzles;foam, powder or other chemical agent.

Evidence requirements

3.1Equipment appropriate for the fire type is selected and operated in accordance with operating instructions and accepted industry practice.

3.2The fire is extinguished in a timely manner minimising damage to the vessel and injury to personnel.

3.3Safety procedures applying to the use of the selected fire suppression techniques are adhered to in accordance with accepted industry practice.

3.4Personal protection is maintained throughout the fire suppression operation.

3.5Strategic and tactical guidelines regarding the quantity of extinguishing agents used are followed to ensure fast knockdown of the fire, protection of the vessel and its contents, and avoidance of chemical reactions.

Outcome 4

Extinguish fire in a heavily smoke logged accommodationcompartment or engine room wearing breathing apparatus.

Rangewater-fog or other suitable agent.

Evidence requirements

4.1Entry control and guideline use follow vessel’s operating procedures.

4.2Fire is located and extinguished in accordance with accepted industry practice.

4.3Tactical guidelines regarding appropriate methods of attack are followed to ensure fast knockdown of the fire.

Outcome 5

Extinguish an oil fire.

Evidence requirements

5.1Oil fire is extinguished in accordance with accepted industry practice.

Rangedry chemical powder, foam applicators, fog application and spray nozzles

Evidence of one is required.

Outcome 6

Effect a rescue from a smoke filled compartment

Evidence requirements

6.2Rescue is effected from a smoke filled compartment while wearing breathing apparatus.

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