Industry glossary
Terms you will meet in the documents, systems and scenarios.
Certificate of operation
The certificate issued to the owner of a domestic commercial vessel that sets the operational area, the activities and the crewing the vessel is permitted.
Certificate of survey
The certificate that confirms a domestic commercial vessel meets the construction, equipment and stability standards for its class.
Near coastal
Waters within 200 nautical miles of the Australian coast, the operational area to which most domestic certificates of competency apply.
Planned maintenance system
The scheduled program of inspections and servicing, by running hours or date, that keeps a vessel's machinery and equipment reliable and in survey.
Snap-back zone
The area a mooring line will sweep if it parts under load, which must be kept clear of people.
Ullage
The empty space in a tank above the liquid, used to calculate how much fuel can be safely taken.
All fast
The report from the mooring gang to the pilot that every mooring line is secured and the ship is safely moored.
Bar crossing
Passing over the shallow sand bar at a river or lake entrance, which is safe only in suitable tide, swell and wind conditions.
Designated person
The person ashore with direct access to top management who is responsible for the operation of the safety management system.
Fitness for duty
The state of being rested, medically fit and free from the effects of alcohol and drugs before beginning safety-critical work.