MARF039 Manage safety and security of

vessel, crew and passengers

Release: 1
MARF039 Manage safety and security of vessel, crew and passengers Date this document was generated: 20 December 2022

MARF039 Manage safety and security of vessel, crew and

passengers

Modification History
Release 1. This is the first release of this unit of competency in the MAR Maritime Training
Package.

Application
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to develop emergency and damage control
plans, and to respond and manage navigational and emergency situations to maintain the safety
and security of vessel crew and passengers.
This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in the capacity of:
 Engineer Class 1 (STCW Chief Engineer Unlimited)
 Engineer Class 2 (STCW Second Engineer Unlimited)
 Master of a commercial vessel Unlimited.

Licensing/Regulatory Information
Legislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this unit.
 This unit is one of the requirements to obtain Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)
certification as an Engineer Class 1 (STCW Chief Engineer Unlimited), Engineer Class 2
(STCW Second Engineer Unlimited) or Master Unlimited and to meet regulatory
requirements this unit must be delivered consistent with Marine Orders and with the relevant
sections of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and
Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).

 Those regulatory requirements include STCW International Maritime Organization (IMO)

model course competencies and areas of knowledge, understanding and proficiency, together
with the estimated total hours required for lectures and practical exercises. Teaching staff
should note that timings are suggestions only and should be adapted to suit individual groups
of trainees depending on their experience, ability, equipment and staff available for training.

Pre-requisite Unit
Not applicable.

Competency Field
F – Operational Quality and Safety

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Unit Sector
Not applicable.

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential Performance criteria describe the performance needed to
outcomes. demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 Develop emergency and 1.1 Potential emergencies and damage scenarios are
damage control plans identified

1.2 Plans of action are developed for responding to potential

emergencies and damage scenarios according to
regulatory and organisational requirements

1.3 Procedures, checklists and instructions for dealing with

emergencies and damage scenarios are documented
according to regulatory and organisational requirements

1.4 Resources are organised in readiness for potential

implementation of emergency and damage control plans

1.5 Information on emergency and damage control plans is

distributed and made available to crew

1.6 Appropriate instruction is organised for crew about their

roles and responsibilities during various emergencies
and damage control scenarios

2 Develop security risk 2.1 Security risk management plans are prepared according
management plans to regulatory and organisational requirements

2.2 Explanatory information on the importance of security

and the organisation’s security objectives is contained in
plans

2.3 Threat assessments undertaken, current exposure and

current protective security arrangements are summarised
in plans

2.4 Security strategies for implementing, monitoring and

evaluating countermeasures are outlined in plans

2.5 Appropriate instruction is organised for crew about their

roles and responsibilities in a security threat

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3 Maintain the operational 3.1 Safety management system (SMS) processes and
condition of firefighting, outcomes for maintaining the operational condition of
lifesaving and safety firefighting, lifesaving and safety systems are identified
systems

3.2 Procedures and supporting documentation for the

routine maintenance of firefighting, lifesaving and
safety systems are developed

3.3 Personnel roles and responsibilities are allocated and

communicated

3.4 Checks are conducted according to SMS requirements

3.5 Non-compliances are identified and analysed

3.6 Appropriate responses to non-compliances are initiated

according to SMS requirements

3.7 Outcomes are recorded and reported according to

regulatory and organisational requirements

4 Organise fire and 4.1 Fire and abandon vessel drills are planned and
abandon vessel drills conducted according to regulatory requirements and
organisational procedures

4.2 Instruction is provided to others on organisational

procedures and the correct use of firefighting and
lifesaving equipment

4.3 Musters and drills are reviewed against objectives

4.4 Records are completed according to regulatory

requirements and organisational procedures

5 Manage navigational and 5.1 Initial actions for an emergency are undertaken
other emergencies according to contingency plans, urgency of the situation
and nature of the emergency

5.2 Onboard personnel are given information and

instructions clearly and accurately

5.3 Procedures are implemented to combat navigational and

other emergencies to protect persons onboard vessel

5.4 Communications are established with others to facilitate

the emergency response process

5.5 Assistance is coordinated and provided by appropriate

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personnel

5.6 Contact is maintained with others at all times to keep

them briefed on the emergency response process

5.7 Preparation for abandoning vessel is undertaken, as

required

5.8 Cessation of emergency is communicated to appropriate

personnel

6 Maintain operational 6.1 Environmental factors are continually monitored,

safety assessed and reviewed to identify distinctive features
and any change in characteristics that might indicate
unusual or suspicious behaviour

6.2 Personal safety checks are made on a systematic and

routine basis according to organisational procedures

6.3 Resources and equipment are organised in readiness for

potential security risk situations

7 Respond to security risks 7.1 Security risk situations are accurately identified and
assessed for degree of risk to self, others and vessel

7.2 Response to security risk is formulated and carried out

according to security risk management plan

7.3 Safety and security of self, others and vessel is

maximised through response initiative

7.4 Changing circumstances are monitored and responses

are adjusted, as required, to maintain security

7.5 Relevant documentation is completed and securely

maintained according to confidentiality requirements
and organisational procedures

Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of
competency.

Range of Conditions
Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work
environment.

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Unit Mapping Information

This unit replaces and is equivalent to MARF021 Manage safety and security of vessel crew and
passengers.

Links
Companion Volume implementation guide can be found in VetNet -
https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=772efb7b-4cce-47fe-9bbd-ee3b1d1eb4c2

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