Division 7.3

United Kingdom

The boatmaster shall be able to set up emergency and damage control plans, and handle emergency situations.

The boatmaster shall be able to:

COLUMN 1 COMPETENCE	COLUMN 2 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
1. initiate preparations for rescue plans of different types of emergencies;	1.. Knowledge of different types of emergencies which may occur such as collision, fire, flooding, sinking. 2.. Ability to organise shipboard contingency plans for response to emergencies and to assign specific duties to crew members including monitoring and control.
2. train on methods to prevent fire, recognition of origin of fire and firefighting according to the different skills of crew members;	1.. Knowledge of fire-fighting procedures with particular emphasis on tactics and command. 2.. Knowledge of the use of water for fire-extinguishing with regard to the effect on vessel stability, and ability to take appropriate measures. 3.. Ability to communicate and coordinate during fire- fighting operations including communication with external organisations and to actively take part in rescue and fire-fighting operations.
3. train on the use of life-saving appliances;	1.. Knowledge of particular characteristics and facilities of rescue devices. 2.. Ability to launch and recover a ship’s boat and instruct crew members and shipboard personnel on the use of a ship’s boat.
4. give instructions on rescue plans, escape routes and internal communication and alarm systems.	1.. Knowledge of legislation applying to rescue plans and safety rota. 2.. Ability to give instructions on rescue plans, escape routes and internal communication and alarm systems.