MARL060 — Demonstrate knowledge of ships and ship routines

1 Outline key features of different types of commercial ships

• 1.1Annotated sketch of profile and midship section of a range of ship types is constructed
• 1.2Terms used to quote size of a ship are used appropriately
• 1.3Plate materials and joining methods used in ship construction are detailed
• 1.4Basic principles of watertight integrity are identified and applied
• 1.5Shipping terms are applied to describe characteristics of commercial vessels

2 Explain need for standards and other monitoring requirements for ships

• 2.1International standards relating to construction, equipment and conditions of commercial vessels are outlined
• 2.2National legislation and IMO conventions concerning safety of life at sea, security and protection of marine environment are outlined
• 2.3Requirements of International Safety Management (ISM) Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention and safety management system (SMS) are outlined
• 2.4Qualifications and experience requirements for key personnel on a ship are outlined
• 2.5Personal and ship certificates, and other documents required to be carried onboard ship by international conventions, how they are obtained, how they may be verified, and period of their legal validity are identified
• 2.6Roles and functions of key national and international shipping authorities and organisations are outlined
• 2.7Purpose of surveys and dry-docking of ships are explained

3 Explain responsibilities of personnel onboard ship

• 3.1Roles and responsibilities of personnel onboard ship are clarified
• 3.2Organisational structure, lines of responsibility and communication onboard ship are outlined
• 3.3International maritime conventions, recommendations and national legislation concerning shipboard personnel and training are clarified
• 3.4Daily work and shipboard routines relating to engineering watchkeeping are outlined
• 3.5Personal and social responsibilities of personnel onboard ship are confirmed

4 Explain engineering watchkeeping procedures

• 4.1Established engineering practice and regulatory requirements for conduct, handover and relief of an engineering watch are outlined
• 4.2Operational procedures and requirements for main propulsion, auxiliary systems and associated controls are outlined
• 4.3Operational procedures and requirements for monitoring the performance of main propulsion, auxiliary systems and associated controls are outlined
• 4.4Procedures for identifying, rectifying and reporting problems associated with performance of main propulsion, auxiliary systems and associated controls are outlined
• 4.5Basic operation, monitoring and maintenance of shafting installations and propeller systems is detailed
• 4.6Engine room resource management principles and procedures required for a safe engineering watch are outlined
• 4.7Safety precautions to be observed during a watch and immediate actions to be taken in a fire or incident are clarified
• 4.8Requirements for recording activities and incidents that occur during keeping an engineering watch are detailed
• 4.9Fatigue management strategies for engine room management team are identified
• 4.10Personal tasks and workload management techniques appropriate for an Engineer Watchkeeper are outlined

5 Communicate between bridge, engine control room and main engine room

• 5.1Available tools are correctly used to communicate between bridge, engine control room and main engine room
• 5.2Appropriate records of engineering communications are completed according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements

6 Communicate with officers, crew and others

• 6.1Clear and precise communication is used, and established communication practices are followed
• 6.2Communication misunderstandings are avoided using appropriate confirmation techniques and established communication practices
• 6.3Messages concerning vessel safety and operations are received, read, clarified as required, correctly interpreted and applied to engineering activities
• 6.4Appropriate techniques are used when communicating with multilingual crew to ensure communication is effective and messages are clearly understood
• 6.5Non-verbal communication is appropriately used when working and communicating with others

7 Outline procedures and responses to malfunctions and emergency situations

• 7.1Potential malfunctions and emergencies relating to main propulsion and auxiliary systems are identified
• 7.2Correct response and required action relating to potential malfunctions and emergencies in main propulsion and auxiliary systems are detailed
• 7.3Regulatory requirements and reporting requirements for incidents and emergency situations outside Watchkeeper limits of responsibility are confirmed

8 Recognise tanker types and cargo characteristic

• 8.1Principal features and layout of various types of tankers and gas carriers are identified and differences between them determined
• 8.2Terminology relating to the structure, capacities and operations of tankers is correctly used when describing the features of various types of tankers and gas carriers and their differences
• 8.3Principal features and distinguishing characteristics of various types of tanker cargoes are correctly identified and applied during watchkeeping duties on a tanker or gas carrier

What does an assessment tool for MARL060 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MARL060 needs to address all 122 unit components: 8 elements with 40 performance criteria, 9 performance evidence requirements, 73 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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