Unit 12 - Plan for and manage port emergencies and periods of disruption

This standard covers the competence required to plan for and manage port marine emergencies and periods of disruption.

It includes: determining potential navigational and non-navigational emergencies; the preparation, exercising and operation of a port emergency response plan; discharging responsibilities under civil contingencies legislation; contributing to business continuity; responding to a marine pollution incident.

Target Group

This standard applies to individuals who have a duty to facilitate the safe and efficient use of the harbour.

Typically this will be the Harbour Master or Authorised Deputies with delegated powers.