TDMMF3207C -Apply domestic regulations and industry practices when operating a small coastal vessel

• Apply Domestic Regulations
  • Overview of Unit
• Access and Interpret Relevant Legislation and Codes
  • International Standards
  • Australian Marine Legislative Framework
  • Regulator and Standards
  • Survey Requirements
  • Registering a Commercial Ship
  • Certificate Requirements
  • Vessel Documentation
  • Notices to Mariners
  • Marine Incidents
  • Marine Pollution
• Ensure Operations and Maintenance Comply with Legal Requirements
  • Ensure Operations and Maintenance Comply with Legal Requirements
  • Conduct Onboard Checks
  • Training Crew
• Monitor and Control Compliance with Applicable Maritime Legislation
• AUSREP System
• Collision Regulations
  • Navigation Rules
  • Restricted Visibility
  • Sound Signals
• IALA Buoyage System
• Rendering Assistance
• Stranding of Vessel
• Encountering a Cyclone

Access and Interpret Relevant Legislation and Codes | Vessel Documentation

Operating documents and records for the ship Ships over eight metres in length that are a registrable commercial ship operating within Queensland waters (except ships making voyages of 15 minutes or less in smooth waters) or a registered fishing ship operating beyond partially smooth waters must carry certain manuals and plans. The Owner and Master of the ship must ensure the following documents are aboard the ship, are available to the ship's crew and the crew is familiar with the contents.

 

Operational Manual

This document suggests quality systems that may be employed on ships by outlining roles and responsibilities regarding a ship's operations.  It outlines preparation, pre-departure checks, watch keeping, anchoring, mooring, towing and general machinery operating procedures. This section should be amended according to your needs and may require other sections to be added and deleted.  It is the Owner and or Master’s responsibility to update this section as required.

Maintenance and Service Manual

This manual is designed to assist with the planning and recording of maintenance and survey.  Proper maintenance and servicing is essential to keep a ship seaworthy and in good condition.

The manual is divided into the following sections:

• Maintenance Plan - This plan covers areas of a ship required to be either maintained or monitored to ensure the ship is kept safe.  Other areas or items may not be listed and will need to be added.
• Maintenance Record - This section has the same categories as the maintenance plan plus a section to record service, maintenance and modifications.
• Survey Checklist - This complements the maintenance plan and record and must only be completed by an accredited marine surveyor.
• Surveyors’ Report - These record the condition of the ship according to the type of survey performed. Surveys must be carried out by an accredited marine surveyor.

 

Safety Management Plan

This outlines the maintenance, use and skills required for safety equipment and emergency plans for crew and passengers.  It is the Owner and or Master’s responsibility to develop the safety plan and make sure crew are trained and practised in safety procedures. All training must be recorded in the training record ship section or the ship's log, as these records are inspected by Shipping Inspectors.

Technical Manual

This document serves as a record book for your ship and should be updated as required. If an item is not appropriate it should be marked “N/A” (not applicable or deleted), or if items are missing, they can be added into the document.

Marine Occupational Health and Safety Manual

This manual is designed to document procedures and instructions to be followed including:

• testing equipment
• carriage and stowage of hazardous substances
• minimising the risk of hazards
• marine incident reporting

Manual of Procedures for Verification of Passenger Numbers

This details the procedure for verifying the number of passengers onboard at any given time.  For example, who carries out the procedure to verify the numbers; the method utilised to conduct the count; who notifies the master and when the master is notified; and how the details are officially recorded.

The Commercial and Fishing Ships Operating Documents available from http://www.msq.qld.gov.au/Home/Publications/ contains further information about these documents.

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