MARB045 — Perform routine maintenance and repairs on a vessel

1 Plan and prepare for work

• 1.1Maintenance and repair activities are identified from work orders and are clarified with the officer in charge of the deck watch
• 1.2Relevant plans, drawings and texts are interpreted to determine job specifications requirements in accordance with workplace procedures
• 1.3Resources required to complete tasks are identified, obtained and inspected for compliance in accordance with workplace procedures
• 1.4Appropriate fall arrest and restraint devices are selected and used according to work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements when working at heights or overside
• 1.5Tasks are sequenced and prioritised in accordance with workplace procedures
• 1.6Coordination requirements are resolved with the officer in charge of the deck watch, work planning committee and others involved or affected by the work
• 1.7Potential hazards are identified and prevention and/or control measures are selected according to work plan in accordance with workplace procedures

2 Perform basic deck maintenance

• 2.1Suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and used according to WHS/OHS requirements
• 2.2Deck surfaces are checked according to planned maintenance system
• 2.3Deterioration or corrosion of deck surfaces is identified and appropriate maintenance action is carried out according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
• 2.4Minor faults and imperfections in paint surfaces are repaired according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
• 2.5Weathered surfaces are restored using cleaners and liquid abrasives according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
• 2.6Tools and equipment are used correctly and safely in accordance with workplace procedures
• 2.7Maintenance materials are obtained, prepared and applied according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures

3 Carry out cleaning tasks

• 3.1Suitable PPE is selected and used according to WHS/OHS requirements
• 3.2Area to be cleaned is prepared and hazards are identified
• 3.3Work area is isolated or warning signs are provided, as required, to reduce risk to other crew members in accordance with workplace procedures
• 3.4Correct chemicals and cleaning agents are selected and applied according to manufacturer instructions, safety data sheets (SDS)/material safety data sheets (MSDS) and WHS/OHS requirements and in accordance with workplace procedures
• 3.5Equipment is used correctly and safely in accordance with workplace procedures
• 3.6Cleaning tasks are completed according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures

4 Prepare and paint surfaces

• 4.1Suitable PPE is selected and used according to WHS/OHS requirements in accordance with workplace procedures
• 4.2Surfaces are prepared using correct equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
• 4.3Rust remover, rust converter and undercoats are applied according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
• 4.4Paints are mixed in correct proportions according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
• 4.5Paint is applied using appropriate application equipment in accordance with workplace procedures

5 Carry out routine maintenance of deck fittings, equipment and systems

• 5.1Fittings and equipment are inspected and inspection results are compared with manufacturer specifications in accordance with workplace procedures
• 5.2Maintenance tasks are carried out to specification in accordance with workplace procedures
• 5.3Mechanical equipment and system components are checked with appropriate instruments in accordance with workplace procedures
• 5.4Faulty items or components are identified, reported and appropriate maintenance procedure is selected in accordance with workplace procedures
• 5.5Unserviceable equipment is tagged in accordance with workplace procedures

6 Repair/replace faulty fittings and equipment

• 6.1Fittings and equipment are safely isolated according to regulations and WHS/OHS requirements
• 6.2Faulty fittings or equipment are removed using appropriate tools and equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
• 6.3Consumable items are selected or serviceable items are repaired according to manufacturer specifications
• 6.4Adjustments are made to fittings or equipment to comply with specifications in accordance with workplace procedures
• 6.5Operational checks are carried out to ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications and in accordance with workplace procedures
• 6.6Maintenance report is completed in accordance with workplace procedures

7 Clean up

• 7.1Work area is cleared and cleaned in accordance with workplace procedures
• 7.2Materials are disposed of or recycled according to regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
• 7.3Tools and equipment are checked, maintained and stored in accordance with workplace procedures

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