MARN015 — Use seamanship skills on board a vessel

1 Use and maintain ropes and wires

• 1.1Knots, splices, stoppers, whippings and servings are created and used in the course of operations onboard a vessel
• 1.2Ropes are spliced neatly and securely according to their correct application and rope ends are whipped, as required, to maintain good condition
• 1.3Breaking strain and working load limits (WLL) of rope and wire is determined and applied as load limits in the course of operations onboard a vessel
• 1.4Wear and damage to rope and wire are identified and reported
• 1.5Rope and wire are maintained and stored according to workplace procedures

2 Secure vessel at anchor

• 2.1Anchor and equipment are prepared for use according to workplace procedures
• 2.2Control of anchor cable is maintained within safe operating limits during anchoring operations
• 2.3Anchor and equipment are secured on completion of anchoring operations as instructed for anticipated forecast conditions
• 2.4Anchoring area is kept free of loose ropes, wires debris and personnel during all operations

3 Secure vessel at a berth

• 3.1Mooring lines and associated equipment are handled safely at all times
• 3.2Mooring area is kept free of loose ropes, wires and debris throughout operations
• 3.3Rope stoppers are correctly applied to transfer mooring lines when securing vessel or tug
• 3.4Securing a tug using tug or ships lines is carried out safely and tug lines are monitored at all times
• 3.5Tension on ropes is maintained at an appropriate level for stage and nature of the operation
• 3.6Snap-back zones are adhered to when working with lines under tension
• 3.7Tension on shore power leads and other umbilicals is monitored

4 Lash and secure stores, cargo and access ways

• 4.1Lashing equipment is inspected, maintained and correctly stored after use according to workplace procedures
• 4.2Cargo is stowed according to recognised principles and workplace procedures and shipboard procedures relating to transporting and handling dangerous goods
• 4.3Cargo is lashed and secured according to recognised principles and workplace procedures
• 4.4Equipment and items on deck and in galley spaces are secured according to workplace procedures
• 4.5Personnel access ways are rigged and secured according to workplace procedures
• 4.6Accommodation spaces and personnel facilities onboard vessel are checked and correctly secured for sea according to workplace procedures

5 Conduct fuelling and oil transfer operations

• 5.1Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is accessed and used
• 5.2Safety boundary for fuelling and transferring operations is established
• 5.3Spill prevention and response (shipboard oil pollution emergency plan (SOPEP) equipment) systems are correctly deployed
• 5.4Tank levels are correctly measured by sounding and/or ullage and reported pre-fuelling and post-fuelling and transferring operations
• 5.5Fuelling and transferring operations are performed safely, and associated valves and pipelines are secured on completion to avoid spillages
• 5.6Appropriate action is taken to handle incidents arising during fuelling and transferring operations according to emergency procedures and regulatory requirements
• 5.7Effective communication is maintained with crew during fuelling and transferring operations to ensure the safety and integrity of the vessel and crew

What does an assessment tool for MARN015 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MARN015 needs to address all 55 unit components: 5 elements with 29 performance criteria, 2 performance evidence requirements, 24 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 MARN015?

Auditori pulls the current release of MARN015 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

Yes. Every new account includes one free credit — enough to generate the complete assessment tool for MARN015 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing MARN015 assessment instead of generating a new one?

Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of MARN015, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.