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Transit the (non propelled) jack up barge to and from operational site

Overview

This standard is about being in charge of the jack up barge while it is being moved to the site where it will be working. It is about liaising with all those involved with responsibilities for the safe transit of the jack up barge to its operational site (port officials, pilots, tug captains etc) and ensuring that all relevant procedures are followed.

Who this standard is for This standard is relevant to barge masters and offshore installation managers in charge of non propelled barges. This standard is not relevant to masters of self propelled vessels who will be in possession of the appropriate masters certificate.

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Transit the (non propelled) jack up barge to and from operational site

Performance criteria
You must be able to:

Manage Jack up barge entering and leaving port

P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9

follow port procedures when entering and leaving port identify and communicate with relevant port officials and pilots prepare and check jack up barge towing gear ensure tug and its equipment is suitable for towing jack up barge work with tug master and their crew to ensure safe passage into or out of port monitor and operate jack up barge systems used when entering and leaving port display correct navigation lights, day signals and markers rig ladders as requested by pilot comply with the organisations procedures and all relevant legal, safety and operating requirements relating to entering and leaving port, at all times

Manage Jack up barge transit from port to operational site and back P10 monitor & operate jack up barge systems and instruments P11 monitor environmental conditions P12 monitor the jack up barge stability, trim and watertight integrity and take any corrective action necessary P13 check the integrity of the deck load and equipment sea fastenings and take any corrective action necessary P14 liaise with tug master to manage risks to safe passage P15 make and communicate the decision to terminate transit to the operational site and return the jack up barge to port P16 liaise with tug master to station the jack up barge in the location required by the procedure document or method statement P17 confirm that the jack up barge is moored safely and securely P18 comply with the organisations procedures and all relevant legal, safety and operating requirements relating to transit to and from operational site

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Transit the (non propelled) jack up barge to and from operational site

Knowledge and understanding

You need to know and understand:

Manage Jack up barge entering and leaving port

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how to find out local port procedures and contact details of port officials K2 the roles and responsibilities of port officials and pilots K3 how to check the effectiveness of towing arrangement and the condition of the towing gear K4 how to deploy and retrieve the main and emergency towing gear for connection to the tug(s) K5 how to ascertain the suitability of a tug to carry out a specified towing operation K6 your organisations procedures in the event of a tug being deemed unsuited to the operation K7 towing procedures and the boundaries of responsibilities between tug master and jack up barge master K8 how to operate the jack up barge systems used when entering or leaving port K9 which navigation lights, day signals and markers are appropriate when entering or leaving port K10 pilots requirements for access to and from the jack up barge K11 what the relevant legal, safety and operating requirements are, relating to entering and leaving port

Manage Jack up barge transit from port to operational site and back K12 how to operate jack up barge systems and instruments K13 the impact of environmental conditions on the structural integrity of the jack up barge while afloat K14 all factors affecting the trim and static and dynamic stability of jack up barges when afloat K15 the principles and procedures of maintaining watertight integrity and the corrective action required in the event of flooding K16 the principles and practice of navigation and the use of electronic navigational aids K17 the risks to safe passage of the jack up barge while under tow K18 your organisations procedures for terminating transit to the operational site and returning the jack up barge to port K19 jack up barge mooring and anchoring systems K20 what the relevant legal, safety and operating requirements are, relating to transit to and from operational site
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Transit the (non propelled) jack up barge to and from operational site

Additional Information
Glossary
jack up barge ship or barge fitted with legs and jacking machinery providing the capability to self elevate the vessel above the sea surface operating manual guidance for the safe and efficient operation of the jack up barge procedure document or method statement a detailed plan for each stage of a specific jack up barge deployment deck load all supernumerary equipment and material that is not an integral part of the barge jack up barge systems to include: a) jacking systems rack and pinion; recycling and wire b) power systems electrical, hydraulic and compressed air c) construction systems cranes, piling hammers, submersible pumps d) ballast systems installed systems and portable pumps and equipment

environmental conditions weather, wind, waves, tide and tidal current legal, safety and operating requirements to include risk assessments, emergency response plan, health and safety plan, appropriate barge certification and documentation, application of and adherence to relevant legislation, guidelines and codes of practice; adherence to operating manual and procedure document or method statement

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Transit the (non propelled) jack up barge to and from operational site

Developed by Version number Date approved Indicative review date Validity Status Originating organisation Original URN Relevant occupations Suite Key words

Maritime Skills Alliance [VERSION] [APPROVED] [REVIEW]

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[ORIGINURN] Jack up Barge Master, Offshore Installation Manager, Jack up Engineer, Jack up Barge Crew [SUITE] [jack up barge, offshore]

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