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Marine Co-ordinator

Job Summary:

Competencies 1-5 for this grade are MANADATORY. You must also complete a minimum of one units of competency 6 and 7.

E.g. Complete and submit competencies 1-5, 6 or 7 as your portfolio.

The areas that will be assessed within Marine Co-ordinator grade include:

Entry Level Specifications:

  • Valid certificate of competency issued in accordance with STCW Reg. II/2 or 3 or VTS certificate
  • Holds a Radio Operator’s certificate
  • Has a valid flag state medical certificate
  • Has valid flag state survival craft and medical care training certificates i.a.w. STCW Reg. VI/I & 4 (if operating from an offshore base)
  • Has valid certificates for personal survival techniques; fire-fighting & fire prevention; elementary first aid; and personal safety & social responsibility
  • Demonstrates adequate knowledge and use of the English language i.a.w STCW Code Table A-II/I
  • Demonstrates knowledge of drafting emergency plans and administration of crisis management organisation i.a.w. STCW Reg. A-V/2, including formal training and assessment record of emergency drills/situations

The following competencies will be assessed through performance criteria:

CompetenciesPerformance CriteriaUnderpinning Knowledge Questions
1) The ability to operate the company safety management system and co-ordinate vessels and operations PDF Icon PDF Icon
2) The ability to respond and co-ordinate activities during emergency situations on a vessel PDF Icon PDF Icon
3) The ability to implement effective management and communication techniques in the workplace PDF Icon PDF Icon
4) Demonstrate competence as the marine co-ordinator PDF Icon PDF Icon
5) Vessel lifting equipment and lifting operations PDF Icon PDF Icon
6) Co-ordinate operations during at least one of the following operations: personnel transfer or fuel transfer PDF Icon PDF Icon
7) Co-ordinate vessels during at least one of the following operations: towage/anchor handling/vessel-specific crane operations/diving/dynamic positioning - as specified in the assessment plan PDF Icon PDF Icon
Supporting Documentation (click on arrow head to expand):
Assessment Plan
  • An assessment planning meeting should be conducted before an activity is assessed.
  • In practice this may take place at the beginning of the project and include your Assessor and if applicable any witnesses who may be involved in the assessment.
  • The Assessment form allows you to record what will be assessed, when, where and how it will be assessed.
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Assessment Feedback Form
  • An Assessment Feedback meeting should take place between you and your assessor once the assessment is complete.
  • It should provide an opportunity for your Assessor to inform you what went well or perhaps not so well.
  • Most importantly it will allow your Assessor to provide you with constructive feedback on how to address areas of weakness, if applicable, and achieve competence.
  • The Assessment Feedback form provides a written record of your feedback.
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Assessor Sign off Form
  • The Assessor Sign Off Form should be downloaded, printed and completed by your Assessors.
  • It provides the MTCS verification team with a 'snapshot' overview of the competencies you have completed and who has assessed them over a Range of at least 3 activities.
  • You should ensure this form is filled in each time you do an assessment, and eventually submitted as part of your evidence.
  • Please note that MTCS reserve the right contact an assessor, as part of the verification process, to confirm authenticity of evidence submitted.
  • Please use one sign off form per assessor.
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Record of Witnesses Form
  • The Record of Witness Form should be downloaded, printed and completed by anyone who acts as a Witness during your assessments.
  • It provides the MTCS verification team with a 'snapshot' overview of the competencies you have completed and who has acted as a witness.
  • You should ensure this form is filled in each time you do an assessment, and eventually submitted as part of your evidence.
  • Please note that MTCS reserve the right contact a Witness, as part of the verification process, to confirm authenticity of evidence submitted. Please use one record of witness form per witness.
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Witness Statement
  • The Witness Statement should be completed by your line manager, Offshore Manager (or equivalent) or Agent.
  • It confirms that you are working in the role for you which you are certifying, and have the required amount of operational time in the role.
  • It also requires them to confirm you are deemed competent against IMCA guidelines for the role.
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