Dredge for aggregates

Overview & Purpose

What This Standard Covers

This standard outlines the skills, knowledge, and understanding necessary to competently operate equipment for the dredging of aggregates from the seabed using a vessel. It is applicable to all personnel involved in dredging operations.

Performance Criteria

• Prepare and check dredging equipment
• Deploy equipment
• Start and monitor dredging operation
• Adjust flow rates and distribution
• Communicate progress to other personnel
• Extract aggregate according to the loading plan
• Shut down and secure dredging equipment
• Recover dredging equipment
• Conduct activities as per approved policies and procedures

Knowledge & Understanding Requirements

• Components of dredging plant and equipment
• Necessary checks on dredging equipment
• Safe deployment procedures
• Hazards and risks of marine dredging
• Dredging operation startup and monitoring techniques
• Factors impacting production rates
• Methods to optimize production
• Identification of material quality and contaminants
• Emergency procedures and contingencies
• Communication and reporting structures
• Understanding of responsibilities and approved practices

Relevent Roles

• Able Seaman, Deck Officer, Navigation Officer