MARA016 — Contribute to safe cargo operations on offshore support vessels

1 Recognise characteristics of OSV cargo and OSVs to ensure the safe transfer and transport of cargo

• 1.1Features of various offshore installation types, vessels rig types and operations are outlined
• 1.2Cargo operations of OSVs are identified
• 1.3Properties of cargo being transported are identified and their impact on safety, the environment and vessel operations is recognised
• 1.4Hazards associated with the transport of cargo are clarified according to emergency response documentation
• 1.5Hazard controls associated with OSV cargo are employed according to organisational procedures

2 Comply with legislative and organisational requirements for safe transfer and transport of OSV cargo

• 2.1Safety data sheets (SDS)/material safety data sheets (MSDS)/International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code relevant to cargo are accessed and safety management procedures are identified
• 2.2SDS/MSDS/IMDG Code are interpreted to identify relevant cargo-related hazards to the vessel and to personnel
• 2.3Legislative, organisational and company-specific requirements are interpreted to identify appropriate actions for safe transfer and transport of cargo
• 2.4Transfer of cargo is undertaken under direction and within the limits of responsibility of an Integrated Rating

3 Take precautions to prevent hazards

• 3.1Organisational policies and procedures to minimise hazards are identified
• 3.2Type and severity of hazards posed by OSV cargo is recognised
• 3.3Transfer and transport of cargo is monitored to prevent hazards
• 3.4Monitoring equipment, where installed, is regularly inspected and used according to organisational procedures

4 Respond to hazardous situation

• 4.1Source of hazard is identified according to organisational procedures
• 4.2Risk is assessed considering severity and likelihood of consequences
• 4.3Control measures to minimise risk are implemented to level of responsibility or referred to appropriate person for permission or further action
• 4.4Containment procedures are applied where appropriate
• 4.5Appropriate safety procedures are followed and personal protective equipment (PPE) is used according to organisational procedures
• 4.6Risk is eliminated where possible

5 Take precautions to prevent pollution of the environment from the release of liquid or dry bulk cargo

• 5.1Procedures to prevent pollution are identified and observed at all times
• 5.2Measures to prevent pollution during normal and emergency situations are applied according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures
• 5.3All relevant information is immediately reported to appropriate persons when a spill is detected or a malfunction has occurred that poses a risk of a spill
• 5.4All required spill containment procedures are correctly implemented according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures

What does an assessment tool for MARA016 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MARA016 needs to address all 71 unit components: 5 elements with 23 performance criteria, 14 performance evidence requirements, 34 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for MARA016?

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