
Control measure
Responsible person: Waterways incidents
Control measure knowledge
A responsible person may be nominated by the relevant agency or authority and should have the required competence and knowledge to provide timely and accurate information to emergency responders about the hazards and risks of waterways incidents.
Identifying the responsible person may provide the incident commander with access to a range of advice and assistance to support the development of a safe and effective tactical plan. The responsible person may vary depending on the type and context of the incident.
For waterways incidents the responsible person could be:
- A representative of the port or harbour authorities
- The port or harbour master
- The owner or captain of a vessel
- A marine tactical adviser (MTA)
- A stability officer
- A member of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)
Strategic actions
Identify and establish arrangements with responsible persons who can provide advice and assistance for waterway incidents
Maintain the details of responsible persons, tactical advisers or specialists for waterway incidents, and know how to request their attendance
Tactical actions
Liaise with the responsible person to obtain advice and assistance for dealing with a waterway incident
Consider requesting advice or assistance from tactical advisers or specialists when dealing with a waterway incident
TRAINING SPECIFICATION
Knowledge and understanding
Control measure element | Learning outcome |
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Responsible person: Waterways incidents |
Understand:
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Practical application
Control measure element | Learning outcome |
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Obtain specialist advice to support command decisions at waterways incidents |
Demonstrate the ability to:
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- HazardWaterways incidents
- Control measureSafe system of work: Waterway incidents