Division 3.1

United Kingdom

The boatmaster shall be able to plan and ensure safe loading, stowage, securing, unloading and care of cargoes during the voyage.

The boatmaster shall be able to:

COLUMN 1 COMPETENCE	COLUMN 2 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
1. understand relevant national, European and international regulations, codes and standards concerning the operation of transporting cargoes;	1.. Knowledge of the national, European and international regulations involving loading, unloading and transport operations. 2.. Apply relevant rules and standards for logistics and multimodal transport.
2. compose stowage plans including knowledge of loading cargoes and ballast systems in order to keep hull stress within acceptable limits;	1.. Knowledge of the operational and design limitations of dry cargo (e.g. container) craft and tanker vessels (N, C, G). 2.. Ability to interpret limits for bending moments and shear forces. 3.. Knowledge of use of stowage and stability software. 4.. Ability to compose stowage plans, including the use of stowage and stability software.
3. control loading and unloading procedures with regard to safe transport;	1.. Knowledge of stowage plans and available ship borne data and its implementation. 2.. Ability to stow and secure cargo including necessary cargo- handling gear and securing and lashing equipment. 3.. Knowledge of the various methods of determination of the cargo weight on cargo vessels and tank vessels and other craft. 4.. Knowledge of determination of the amount of loaded or discharged cargo and of calculation of the amount of dry and liquid cargo. 5.. Knowledge of the possible detrimental effects of inadequate cargo handling. 6.. Ability to use the technical means for handling cargoes in or from craft and ports, and labour safety measures during their use.
4. differentiate various goods and their characteristics in order to monitor and ensure safe and secure loading of goods as laid down in the stowage plan.	1.. Ability to establish procedures for safe cargo handling in accordance with the provisions of the relevant safe working regulations. 2.. Knowledge of effective communication and working relationships with all partners involved in loading and unloading procedures.