PRIMARY

Question 1

Equipment - Magnetic compass. When to check it (SOLAS)

Answer 1

a.) they are first Installed;
b.) they become unrellable;
c.) the ship undergoes structural repairs or alterations that could affect
Its permanent and induced magnetism;
d.) electrical or magnetic equipment close to the compass is added,
removed or altered; or,
e.) a period of two years has elapsed since the last adjustment and a
record of compass devlations has not been maintalned, or the recorded
deviations are excessive or when the compass shows physical defects.

Question 2

Equipment - Magnetic Compass - When to check and frequency?

Answer 2

After every large alteration of course
at least once every watch

Question 3

Emergency - COLLISION - Action in the event of a collision

ASS MAP FACTS MAIB

Answer 3

Collision
A Alarm- sound general alarm
S Shut watertight doors and fire screen doors
S Switch deck lighting on at night
M Muster Crew
A Any injured or missing persons?
P Precise Location of Damage/fire?
F Fix position- check chart
A Any navigational hazards?
C Comms- VHF Channel 16 & 13
T Tanks and Bilges to be sounded
S Speed/course of V/L?
M Manoeuvre ship minimise effects
A Assistance to other ship
I Inform Coastal State Authority
B Broadcast Distress Alert and message or Urgency to ships in vicinity

Question 4

When to call the Master? Standing orders example.

SURF BIRD CAT

Answer 4

S- Security concerns
U- Unexpected sighting or navigational event
R- Restricted Visibility
F- Failure to sight land, a navigation mark or obtain soundings by expected time
B- Breakdown: Engines, Prop Remote Control, steering gear, essential nav equip I- Ice or a derelict: Hazard to Navigation such as winds/TRS
R- Radio Equipment Malfunction
D- Doubt about damage in Heavy Weather
C- Course: difficulties in maintaining it
A- Any emergency or if in any doubt
T- Traffic Conditions or movements of other ships

Question 5

Procedures - Anchoring -

Plan: DR P TOWNS
Pre arrival : CAMBERS
Risk Assessment: THE DEPTHS
Monitoring: DB OVERLAND

Answer 5

Anchoring P.P.R.M. Plan
D- Depth of Water
R- Rise and fall of Tide
P- Permission to use anchorage
R- Reporting- to port authority, position etc
T- Traffic
O- Obstructions
W- Weather and local winds
N- Nature of Seabed
S- Scope of Cable

Pre-Arrival
C- Communications- engine room and anchor party informed of ‘standby’
A- Anchor Ball and Lights
M- Main Engines and Thrusters
B- Briefing
E- Equipment for Anchoring including power supply
R- Radars and Compasses
S- Steering

Risk Assessment
‘P.P.E. & Flying Debris’ Safety Shoes, Goggles, Hard Hat, Clothing, Ear Defenders
T– Trained and Competent Crew H– Heavy Machinery
E- Electrical
D– Drop anchor on another vessel
E– Equipment Failure
P– Premature Release
T– Trapped by Cable
H– Hit by cable
S– Slips, trips and falls

Monitoring
D- Determine and plot the ships position on appropriate chart ASAP
B- Bearings, transits, stern circle and bridge circle, ECDIS XCheck, PIs, Off-set EBL
O- Observe meteorological and tidal conditions and the state of the sea
V- Visibility deteriorates call the master
E- Engines to be ready, as well as other machinery- Master’s wishes
R- Rounds of inspection of the ship are made periodically
L- Look-out must be maintained properly
A- Appropriate lights/shapes exhibited and appropriate sound signals N- Notify the Master, undertake necessary measures if ship drags anchor
D- Do not pollute, protect the environment and comply with regulations

Question 6

Emergency - Main Engine Failure - Procedure
Steering failure -
ITALIAN

Answer 6

Main Engine Failure
I Inform Master
T Take action to manoeuvre ship away from danger
A Anchoring- prepare for anchoring if in shallow water
L Lights/Shapes NUC to be exhibited
I Inform VTS or port authority, if in controlled waters
A AIS- Modify AIS status message
N Notify- Broadcast Urgency message ships in vicinity if appropriate

Question 7

Emergency - Flooding - Procedure

ACT LES BAMBI

Answer 7

Flooding
Alarm: sound the general emergency alarm
Close Watertight Doors if fitted
Tanks and Bilges to be sounded

Location of incoming water identified
Electrical Power running through the area to be cut off
Shore up area to stem water flow

Bilge pump to be checked for operation
Auxiliary pumps to be checked for backup op as required
Make ship’s position available GMDSS, sat terminal, distress transmitters
Broadcast Distress Alert & Message if required or Urgency to ships in vicinity
Inform Coastal State Authorities if appropriate

Question 8

Emergency - FIRE - Procedures

SS CC RR PASS DAMP OBAMA

Answer 8

Fire
S Shut vents, dampers, fans, fire & watertight doors & skylights
S Sound Fire Alarm

C Crew Muster
C Communications established

R Report and locate missing and injured crew members
R Recognize location of fire and notify all on board

P Position to be fixed- check chart, logbook
A Any Nav Hazards/Risk of Collision
S Speed and Course of Vessel- Engine Room Fire? ROC?
S Stability- Swimming Pool, Jacuzzi, need to dump

D Determine class of fire
A Appropriate extinguishing agent
M Method of attack (Boundary cooling)
P Prevent the spread of the fire

O Organise necessary personnel and fire fighting methods
B Broadcast Distress Alert or Urgency Message to ships in vicinity
A At Night, switch on Deck Lighting
M Make Ship’s position available to GMDSS
A Authorities informed if appropriate- coastal state

Question 9

Script - Stand on Vessel - SHALL MAY SHALL

Answer 9

I AM THE STAND ON VESSEL. I SHALL MAINTAIN MY COURSE AND SPEED.

I MAY, HOWEVER, TAKE ACTION TO AVOID COLLISION BY MY MANOEUVRE ALONE AS SOON AS IT BECOMES APPARENT THAT THE VESSEL REQUIRED TO KEEP OUT OF THE WAY IS NOT TAKING APPROPRIATE ACTION IN COMPLIANCE WITH THESE RULES.

IF SO, I WILL SOUND 5 SHORT AND RAPID BLASTS, ENGAGE HAND STEERING AND INFORM THE MASTER. IF THERE IS STILL NO RESPONSE, I WILL SOUND ONE SHORT BLAST AND ALTER COURSE TO STARBOARD.

I SHALL NOT ALTER TO PORT IN THE MAY STAGE

I SHALL TAKE SUCH ACTION AS WILL BEST AID TO AVOID COLLISION

Question 10

Passage Planning - APEM

Answer 10

Appraisal:
* Gather together all the information and resources needed to carry out the planning stage.
Including: Admiralty tide tables, Charts (plus 5011 catalogue), Admiralty Sailing Directions (pilot books/details of individual pilotage details for each port, pictures of port and buoys in the area etc). Admiralty List of Lights and fog signals, Admiralty list of radio signals, Weather Information (NAVTEX, Shipping Forecast, Weatherfax or other weather programme)

Planning:
* Using all the information gathered in the appraisal to create a charted plan that can be followed during the voyage.
Including: Course lines/Ground Track, Navigational Features (features that could be used for position indication or nav hazards that should be given a wide berth), wheel-over points/WP’s, passage log (WP positions, ETA’s, ETD’s, distance to run), anchorage points, Parallel index lines, reporting points (with VHS channels for VTS)

Execution:
* Using the passage plan to navigate safely (following COLREG’s and BPG) ensuring any changes to the original plan are ok’d by the master before execution.

Monitoring:
* Reverting/referring to the original plan at regular intervals, ensuring there has been no deviation from the original plan (if so then why has there been a deviation and is this acceptable?). Frequent position checks (by all means available – Visual/Radar/GPS/Astro) and forward planning by monitoring future stages of the plan.

Question 11

Log books - Contents of an Official Log Book

Answer 11

Page 1 - Front Cover
Page 2 to 7 - Record of Seaman employed on the ship
Page 8 & 9 - Births and Deaths
Pages 10 to 14 - Record of musters, boat drills etc
Pages 15 to 18 - Steering gear (Test drills and inspections)
Pages 19 to 23 - Crew accomodation inspections
Pages 24 to 28 - Food and water inspections
Page 29 - Load line
Pages 30 to 39 - Dates of departure/arrival at each dock
Pages 40 to 76 - Narrative section

Question 12

ECDIS - How do we know an ECDIS is up to date ?

Answer 12

2 fictitious charts - zoom into a supplied lat long and confirm the images seen match that on the PDF

It will not be possible to view the new symbols if the ECDIS symbols have not been updated to the most recent version of S-52

Backup power
Type approval certificate
Form E
3 inputs
Sticker MDE

Question 13

ECDIS - How do I know if my ECDIS is approved?

Answer 13

SOLAS
Type approval certificate and a plaque on the unit itself
It will also be mentioned on the Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Cert - Form E
Connection to emergency power UPS
Inputs - Gyro, speed log, GPS,
Adequate, independent Back up arrangement in place
Be maintained to IHO standards
Charts should be updated

Question 14

Signing on as Master

Answer 14

Upon conclusion that you are happy to take command;
Fill out front cover of OLB with name and CoC
Outgoing Captain to sign relinquishing command- date, time, location
Incoming Captain to sign taking command - date, time location

Question 15

MARPOL ANNEX VI - AIr Pollution Nox and Sox Emission Rate / ECA’S

MSN 1819

Answer 15

NOX : Tier levels 1,2 and 3. All engines over 400Gt issued with an EIAPP along with a NoX technical file to comply with standards

SOX: All EU ports have a sulphur emission rate of 0.1% in Emission Control Areas (ECA’s)
As of 2020 (IMO 2020), 0.5% outside of ECA’s Globally down from 3.5%

ECA’S - Baltic, North, North America, Caribbean

Question 16

GMDSS Radio Log Book - Who requires it and what is in it?

Answer 16

Vessels over 300GT
Master to Sign Every day!
GOC holders may only contribute
Daily, weekly and monthly tests
Comms distress urgency and safety
Important incidents including servicing
Where appropriate, position of the ship once a day

Question 17

CREW: What certificates do all crew need?

Answer 17

STCW
ENG1
Discharge Book
Passport
SEA

Additionally, dependant on rank:
COC (& CEC) (ECDIS Type Specific and Generic)
Ships cook
Deck rating
Engineers

Question 18

MLC - Hours of Rest and it’s requirements

Answer 18

Minimum 10 hours in a 24 hour period
Minimum 77 hours in a 7 day week

The daily hours of
rest may be divided into no more than two periods, one of which must be at least 6 hours
long. Those two periods must in total provide at least 10 hours rest.

Question 19

MLC - Hours of Rest for young persons? Min age 16

Answer 19

12 hours rest in a 24 hour period
2 days off every week

Question 20

MET - Encounter unexpected weather? SOLAS Reg 31. Masters Authority

Answer 20

The master of every ship which meets
dangerous ice,
a dangerous derelict,
or any other direct danger to navigation,
or a tropical storm,
or encounters sub-freezing air temperatures associated with gale force winds causing severe ice accretion on superstructures,
or winds of force 10 or above on the Beaufort scale

for which no storm warning has been received, is bound to communicate the information by all means at his disposal to ships in the vicinity, and also to the competent authorities.

Question 21

MET : Expected conditions of an approaching warm front

Answer 21

See attached

Question 22

MET : Expected conditions of an approaching cold front

Answer 22

See attached

Question 23

MET : Atlantic (Carribbean) Hurricane Season

Answer 23

J JASON
June - November

Question 24

MET : Signs of an approaching TRS
(64 knots force 12 is hurricane speed)

Answer 24

Long swell from the centre of the storm
A corrected fall in pressure of 5mb will confirm within 200NM
Any deviation of the expected wind direction
Extensive high cloud and excellent visibility.
Animals-

Question 25

MET: TRS Quadrants and action to take

Answer 25

Dangerous Semi circle: Norther Hemisphere Dangerous quadrant (Advance right) - Wind on Starboard bow and best speed. Alter course to starboard as wind veers. Navigable semi circle: Wind on starboard quarter and best speed. Alter course to port as wind backs.

Question 26

MET: TRS Why is it called the Dangerous Quadrant?

Answer 26

- Because the storm is likely to recurve that way (at 25 degree latitude) - Wind and waves can push vessels into the path of the storm - Apparent wind speed is higher due to the movement of the storm

Question 27

MET - Sources of weather?

Answer 27

Look out the window! Own ship NP100 Sailing Directions NP136 Ocean Passages of the world Routing Charts VHF Navtex (ALRS Vol V) Sat C Weather routing services Weather fax

Question 28

Code of conduct - Some examples of gross misconduct As per Code of conduct Merchant Navy WASSABI LAD

Answer 28

Weapon possession Assault Sexual misconduct Smuggling Asleep (wheelhouse) Behaviour contradicting safe work environment Interference of the work of others Lesser degree (After prior warnings) Absence without a valid reason Drug possession (Breach of drug and alcohol policy)

Question 29

Code of conduct - How to deal with a breach of the code of conduct

Answer 29

Incident : Deal with the incident at hand Investigate: Interview, report, photos, CCTV Invite: Recorded letter (OLB) indicating breach, details of hearing and their rights. Hearing: Witnessed and recorded - Right to be accompanied - Confirm charges involved - Ask them to confirm or deny If accepted, is there any mitigating circumstances causing the incident? Use of SMS, Code of conduct, SEA - Did they endanger life? Decide on fate, inform them in writing and annex to OLB

Question 30

Approach the vessel: (Newly appointed master arriving)

Answer 30

Check the condition of the vessel Load line is clearly visible and not submerged How it's moored Condition of the hull Any damage to the hull? Condition of lines and fenders What is the vessel like and how is it being operated Check the gangway for: Security (Manned) Expect to be challenged at the gangway for: Photo ID Letter of Appointment Gangway correctly rigged and in condition Safety net Emergency Fire Plan Lifebuoy

Question 31

Escorted to Masters Office (Newly appointed master - Check the Crew Certification)

Answer 31

Crew Certification: Check MSMD to see what level of manning required All original certification onboard CoC's and CeC's ENG1 - or recognized equivalent SSO GMDSS ECDIS HELM F&H L2 Ships Cook Certificat STCW - Fire fighting, sea survival, PSSR, First Aid, Security Awareness

Question 32

Escorted to Masters Office (Newly appointed master - Check the Crew Documention)

Answer 32

Check the following crew documentation: SEA's SDB's Passport - Including Visa's and Vaccinations Crew Work schedules and HoR

Question 33

INfo to be considered by Masters for a contemplated passage

Answer 33

Based on 5C’s 1. Compliance: - Compliant with Flag - Port state compliance - Publications up-to date and relevant, all T’s and P’s as well as Nav warnings. 2. Certification - Certificates proving compliance are in date and will be for duration of voyage. - Crew, passenger, equipment and cargo. 3. Crew - Qualified, Experienced, Well rested and sufficient 4. Conduct: - Safest most economical and efficient route Taking into account: - Distances - Fuel and lube oil requirements - Food and provision - Sea room - Danger zones - Routing systems - Reporting - Nav hazards, - Environmental considerations. 5. Conditions: - Good condition - All equipment maintained and that we have sufficient spares - Stability and loading - Draughts seaways, ports, anchorages - Vessel Limitations - manoeuvring

Question 34

Q How to conduct a passage plan by the master

Answer 34

1. Managment Meeting Navigation officer Chief officer Chief engineer Chief stewardess Chef 2. CAPTAIN - Navigation officer i. Safety Parameter UKC and distance form land ii. Departure times and ETA’s iii. Routes and distances iv. Contingencies x. v. Reporting vi. Routing vii. Weather and tides viii. Severe weather possibilities ix. Nautical Publications - C/O i. Stability ii. Load lines and draught requirements iii. Bridge equipment iv. Engine and Steering checks v. Watches vi. Security vii. Work underway and sufficient supplies viii. Heavy weather precautions vi. Water tight integrity ix. Mooring stations x. Pilots and tug arrangements - C/E i. Sufficient Bunkers ii. Sufficient spares iii. Any upcoming work needed during iv. All equipment in good order v. Engineering watches vi. Heavy weather securing vii. DISCHARGE requirements (careful) - C/S i. Stow interior ii. Seasick crew - Chef i. Adequate provisions ii. Galley stowed iii. Preparations for heavy weather 2. Captain 5 C’s Seaworthy

Question 35

PASSAGE PLANNING - Master Considerations ESPAWN As per SOLAS 34

Answer 35

Planned using Charts and Pubs, using guidelines from the organization Aware of relevant Ships routing systems Sufficient sea room Navigational hazards Weather Environmental protection

Question 36

Escorted to Masters Office (Newly appointed master - Check the ships certificates)

Answer 36

Vessel Certification: Flag - SMC, DOC, ISSC, MSMD Ship - CoR, ITC, ILLC Safety - SCC, SEC (Form E), SRC (Form R), Radio Licence MARPOL - IOPPC (Form A), ISPPC, IAPPC, IAFSC, IEEC (SEEMP) Non Statutory - Cert of Class, SSCEC, LY3 Compliance Cert, WRC

Question 37

ECDIS : What is a safety contour

Answer 37

Is an alarmable feature of ECDIS XXX

Question 38

Pre departure considerations as a Master...

Answer 38

Update crew and Muster lists Customs clearance Garbage ashore PMS up to date Review the voyage plan HDO meeting Pilots (tugs?) Weather Stowaway FRE13

Question 39

Safe Navigational Watch considerations MGN 315

Answer 39

Not leave the bridge unless properly relieved Continue with the Con even if the master is present Notify Master in any doubt Continue responsibility even with a pilot If in doubt, seek clarification from pilot Don't undertake other duties that may interfere Remove distractions (music, phones etc) Have a helmsmen available Hand steering (High traffic, restricted vis) Different perceptions OOW other vessel involving ROC Regular position fixing Keep a proper record / log

Question 40

ISM - Critical Equipment Failure

Answer 40

Fill out a Non conformity Inform DPA, Flag state and class, or whoever is responsible for that piece of equipment

Question 41

What is critical equipment and give examples -

Answer 41

Equipment whose sudden failure will result in a hazardous situation

Question 42

Compass - How do you check a compass

Answer 42

Transit Amplitude of the sun Azimuth of a heavenly body

Question 43

Compass Check : Amplitude of the Sun

Answer 43

Sunrise and Sunset Take a bearing of the Sun (Semi diameter above horizon) Find the declination of the sun for that day (Almanac) Note our latitude Take information to Norries to acquire true bearing of sun Compare thjs against compass

Question 44

Compass Check : Azimuth of a heavenly body

Answer 44

Take a bearing of the Sun (Note the time) Find the GHA and the Declination for that time, then get LHA Go to Sight reduction tables to ascertain Azimuth of the heavenly body Compare the azimuth of the sun versus your gyro or compass bearing

Question 45

ECDIS - Limitations of ECDIS

Answer 45

Over reliance Generic and type specific training Alarm fatigue and alarm setup CATZOC Electrical - Things can go wrong!

Question 46

Danger messages SOLAS Regulation 31

Answer 46

- SOLAS Regulation 31 - Ice - Derelict - Wind Force 10 or greater (with no storm warning) - Danger to navigation - TRS Made in plain language or using the Code of Signals Think ALRS V GMDSS ; SAR stations SOLAS Regulation 32 - What to include in the message - Position, air pressure, UTC, wind direction, wind force, sea state, swell

Question 47

IAMSAR - What is the purpose?

Answer 47

is to Provide guidance to - vessel or aircraft that may be called upon to provide Search and Rescue - those who may need to provide on scene coordination - Those who Experience actual emergencies and may require SAR assistance - Contains Action Cards

Question 48

IAMSAR - Masters obligations to attend a distress... SOLAS V Regulation 33

Answer 48

Bound to proceed at all speed If possible inform them Regardless of nationality or status May not attend if... Unable Unreasonable Unnecessary If not, must log in OLB and inform SAR

Question 49

IAMSAR : Initial actions having received a distress

Answer 49

Information : - Position - Nature of distress - Ships call sign / Name etc - Persons on board - Course and speed - Type of craft - Cargo Maintain a continous GMDSS watch

Question 50

IAMSAR : Proceeding to the casualties

Answer 50

- Sound the general alarm and muster all crew. Post lookouts Establish a traffic co-ordinating system among vessels - Estimate ETA's to the distress site of assisting vessels - Assess the distress situation to prepare for SAR - Implement a recovery plan based on the distress - Maintain a GMDSS watch - Prepare LSA gear (Rescue boat, Life jackets, Lifebuoys, Line throwers, Pilot ladders, - Prepare Bridge items (VHF radios, searchlights, FLIR, Binoculars, Cameras, X band radar for SART, our own SARTS) - Prepare Medical items ( First aid kits, First responder kits, TPA's, stretchers, Defibrillators) - Prepare Miscellaneous items (a line running from bow to stern, Pilot ladders, use of cranes and nets, Lighting, Liferafts)

Question 51

IAMSAR : Choosing a search pattern

Answer 51

- Amount of assisting craft - Size of area to be searched - Type and size of distress craft - Visibility - Sea conditions ; Sea temp and air temp - Time of day - Datum point

Question 52

IAMSAR: Search patterns

Answer 52

Known Datum: (Witnessed) Sector Search Unknown Datum: (Unwitnessed) Expanding Square

Question 53

IAMSAR : What are the contents of IAMSAR VOL III

Answer 53

Overview Distress messages Medical Emergencies Vessel emergency at sea Aircraft emergency at sea Initial action by assisting vessels Initial action by assisting aircraft On scene communications On scene coordination Multiple Aircraft SAR Aircraft coordinator Searching Rescue action plan Rescue by vessels Rescue by aircraft Vessel / helicopter ops Underwater SAR Rescue on Land Intercepts Survivors Deceased Public Relations Training APENDIX A - F

Question 54

SOLAS - Important Chapters of SOLAS

Answer 54

I - Provisions II 1 - Construction II 2 - Fire III - LSA IV - Radio Comms V - Safety of Navigation VI - Carriage of Cargos VII - Carriage of Dangerous goods VIII - Nuclear IX - Management of ships (ISM) X - High Speed Craft XI - Special Maritime Safety Measures XII - Special Maritime Security Measures XIV - Polar waters

Question 55

FIRE : Different types of doors and bulkheads

Answer 55

SOLAS Chapter II 2 (Construction/Fire) Bulkheads: CLASS A - Steel, Contain SMOKE AND FLAME to the number assigned Example A60 for 60 mins, A30, A15 CLASS B - Prevent Passage of Flame to Number , example B15 CLASS C -

Question 56

FIRE - Inspection intervals of FFE Equipment MSC Circ 1432 Referred to by LYC

Answer 56

Weekly: - Fixed fire detection systems - Fire doors - General alarms and public address - SCBA Guages - Low location lighting Monthly - Drill/FFE Inspections ; Extingushers, Fire mains pumps, Emergency pumps, hoses, nozzles - As per PMS<, Test some call points on alarm system Quarterly - International Shore connection - Local operation of fire dampers - Fire doors Annual - Hoses and pumps flow test - Full test of Fire system and Emergency power - Air compressor annual certificate 2 year - Fixed Gas (CO2) 5 year - Internal inspection of all section valves -Hydrostatic testing of BA Cylinders 10 year - Fixed gas - Hi Fog

Question 57

FIRE - Engine room fire (In addition to F.I.R.E

Answer 57

Fuel shutoff Ventilation Set off Co2 (personnel) Boundary cool Leads onto Emergency Generator

Question 58

Emergency power - SOLAS Regulation 43

Answer 58

- Self contained - 3 hours of lighting at muster and embarkation stations - 18 hours - lighting, GMDSS, Nav lights, Internal comms, Fire detection and pumps, Ships whistle,

Question 59

HELIOPS - Master considerations ANNEX H (Helicopter) Large Yacht Code & MGN 442

Answer 59

- All crew to have heliops familiarization - Appoint a certified HLO - Accompanied by certified HLA's - Fire regulations (Fixed foam) - Guidance books

Question 60

HELIOPS - Prepare for Helicopter Evacuation (GENERAL) MGN 325 (Helicopter in Manila) OUTSIDE, BRIDGE, SAFETY

Answer 60

OUTSIDE Green decks Aerials Rails Windsock BRIDGE Consult OOW Communications Lighting (and nav lights RAM) SAFETY Fire teams / Fire pumps running / Fire hoses / Extinguishers / nozzle pointing away PPE Preparation of rescue boat Equipment (Axe, crowbar, First Aid, Marshalling batons)

Question 61

HELIOPS - Actual Helicopter Evacuation IAMSAR VIII, SOLAS POSTER Green, Earth, Thirty, One, fast, slack, Crewman, Face

Answer 61

Rescue sling for uninjured Basket for the injured HI LINE EVACUATION - A weighted line is lowered to the vessel (maybe illuminated) - Wait for the line to earth before touching it - Wind at 30 degrees on port bow - It should be handled by one member of the crew - Line must not be made fast to anything - Take in the slack of the line as it is paid out - Heli Crewman may cancel the operation at any time - Face up, in a life jacket

Question 62

Passage Plan - Captains preferences to Second Officer

Answer 62

Standing orders ( CPA's) Safety Margins (CATZOC - Reliability of charts- Ship manoeuvre - Transits) Distance off a danger (MIn 1.5 miles, close enough to position fix, far away to avoid danger) UKC (Squat, Tides, Water density, Reduced depth over pipelines) Passing Distances Position frequency GMDSS considerations

Question 63

IAMSAR - Medical Assistance MGN 623

Answer 63

Telemedical Assistance Service - TMAS Hospital in Portsmouth and Aberdeen First contact HM Coastguard - Pan Pan x 3, I require medical assistance ALRS Volume 1 for TMAS phone contact numbers Inmarsat - Special access code SACS Code 32 (Doctor Who) and SACS Code 38 (evacuate)

Question 64

IAMSAR - What to send with an evacuated casualty?

Answer 64

Vessel details Master details Patient details (Passport) Patient vitals Patient Nature of distress Medications given Foods taken Agent details next port of call

Question 65

GMDSS : What are the Sea areas and equipment required? SOLAS Chapter IV , Reg 2

Answer 65

Sea area A1 - An area within the radiotelephone coverage of at least one VHF coast station in which continuous DSC alerting is available (Navtex, VHF, SART, EPIRB) Sea area A2 - An area, excluding sea area A1, within the radiotelephone coverage of at least one MF coast station in which continuous DCS alerting is available (Navtex, VHF, MF, SART, EPRIB) Sea area A3 - An area, excluding sea areas A1 and A2, within the coverage of an INMARSAT geostationary satellite in which continuous alerting is available (Navtex, VHF, MF, SAT C) or (Navtex, VHF, MF/HF) SART EPIRB Sea area A4 - An area outside sea area A1, A2 and A3. (Navtex, VHF, MF/HF)

Question 66

MARPOL - What is it and why was it established?

Answer 66

- Marine pollution - A result of the oil tanker disaster Torrey Canyon in 1967 - Aimed at preventing and minimizing pollution from ships, both accidental and from routine operations

Question 67

MARPOL - Annex I Oil requirements

Answer 67

Over 400 GT IOPPC Oil Record Book SOPEP OWS Outside Special Area - 15ppm, en route Inside Special area - the same, but with automatic shutoff Special Areas - Med Red Black Baltic Wider Carribbean Antarctic Gulfs

Question 68

MARPOL - Bunkering checklist

Answer 68

Communications Bravo Scuppers SOPEP Hose condition Drip tray No smoking Extinguisher Vessel moorings

Question 69

MARPOL - Bunkering checklist for Masters

Answer 69

Risk Assessment SMS being followed Pump rates agreed on Frequent soundings Delivery slowed when topping off Logbooks - Engine, Deck and ORB

Question 70

MARPOL - ANNEX IV Sewage

Answer 70

Special Area - Baltic Sea - Commutated/macerated sewage can be pumped >3NM with approved equipment - Un-macerated at more than 12 NM. - At 4 knots and en route with no solids

Question 71

MARPOL - ANNEX V Garbage MGN 632

Answer 71

Placard - >12m Garbage Management Plan - >100GT or >15pax Garbage Record Book - 400GT or >15pax Outside Special Areas - Ground food waste >3NM, Food waste >12Nm Inside Special Areas - Ground food waste >12NM Special Areas Med Red Black Baltic Wider Caribbean Antarctic

Question 72

LOGBOOKS/MARPOL - ANNEX I - Contents of the Oil Record book ABBCCDEF T

Answer 72

Accidental discharge Ballast and bunkers Cleaning and Collection Discharge Exceptional discharges Filtration Transfer

Question 73

IAMSAR : What are the three IAMSAR Volumes?

Answer 73

I - Organization and management II - Mission Co-ordination III - Mobile Features

Question 74

MLC - What is it?

Answer 74

Maritime Labor Convention, came into force XXXX - Sets minimum standards for seafarers living and working conditions - Makes it easier for Governments and ship owners to apply the systems, and provide decent working conditions 3 Parts; - 16 x Articles - Regulations x 5 titles - Codes

Question 75

MLC - What does it cover? The 5 titles

Answer 75

Title 1: Minimum requirements for seafarers to work on a ship. Title 2: Employment conditions. Title 3: Accommodation, recreational facilities, food and catering. Title 4: Health protection, medical care, welfare and social security Protection. Title 5: Compliance and enforcement.

Question 76

Code of conduct - What is it and where does it come from?

Answer 76

Code of conduct for the Merchant Navy UK Chamber of Shipping Sets out disciplinary rules and procedures which apply when seafarers are employed to work on board ships.

Question 77

IAMSAR - Medical Action DRSABCD Ship Captain's Medical Guide

Answer 77

D - Danger R - Response S - Send for help A - Airways B - Breathing C - CPR D - Defibrillator Body Temp - 37 degrees Pulse - Male 65 - 80 BPM Respiration - Male 18-16 Breaths per minute Glasgow Coma scale - Eyes, Verbal, Monitor

Question 78

MLC - Contents of an SEA Annex 1 of MGN 477

Answer 78

Seafarers Employment agreement ON ALL - Name, birthplace, DOB of seafarer - Name and address of ship owner - Place and date where agreement is entered - Capacity - Period of agreement - Health and social benefits - Repatriation SEAFARER IS EMPLOYEE - Wage - How money is paid - Hours of work - Paid leave - Benefits - Grievance procedures

Question 79

MLC - Preparations for an MLC survey? Aligns with content of DMLC II

Answer 79

To show auditor ongoing compliance with DMLC Part II Make following evidence available to the surveyor. - ENG1 - SEA'S - Hours of rest - Food inspections - Accommodation inspections - Medical Care - Complaints procedures - Payment of wages

Question 80

MLC - What is the DMLC and what are the parts?

Answer 80

Declaration of Maritime Labour Convention. - Part 1 is completed by the flag surveyor and identify topics for the survey - Part 2 is completed by the shipowner and approved by the surveyor to show ongoing compliance.

Question 81

COSWP / Health and Safety - Masters obligations COSWP / MGN 636 / SI 1997 -2962

Answer 81

- To implement the company policies - To report any deficiencies - Day to day responsibility for safe operation - Safe operation on board

Question 82

COSWP - How does a Master ensure the company policy is being adhered to?

Answer 82

- Everyone understands their role and responsibility - Ensure instructions are understood and acted upon - Encouraging feedback and improvement - HESS Safety meetings , reports are minuted and displayed - Posters and signs are displayed and clearly understood - Safety Officer and Safety representatives - Emergency Response communications are in place - TEN CORE LEADERSHIP QUALITIES

Question 83

COSWP - Safety Officers and Safety Committee

Answer 83

- S/O appointed by company with 5 or more seafarers, Master logs in OLB - Take an independent view on safety - Safety inductions for all crew, then department specific additional familiarization - Safety Reps are elected, Master logs in OLB

Question 84

COSWP - Enclosed space entry COSWP Chapter 15

Answer 84

- Ventilate for 24 hours - Test Oxygen levels 20.8% ; 20% or above - Permit to Work

Question 85

COSWP - Heavy weather preparations and Masters considerations

Answer 85

VESSEL - Watertight doors - Scuppers and freeing ports - Reduce FSE - Deadlights / storm shutters - Spurling / hawse pipes CREW - Galley - Secure interior - Hours of rest (watchkeepers) MASTERS CONSIDERATIONS -Restrict access to deck - Delay work - Check Lashings - Check anchors, spurling and hawse covers - Risk assessment undertaken - LSA, Harness

Question 86

ISPS - Main aim of the code? SOLAS Ch XI-2

Answer 86

- International Ship and Port Facility Code - International framework that fosters cooperation between governments, ports and vessels - To control access of unauthorized persons on ships and in ports - To monitor cargo between vessels and port - To provide security level ship and derive various duties in different security levels - To build & implement roles & responsibilities for port state officers and on board officers

Question 87

ISPS - What is in the Ship Security Plan

Answer 87

- Approved by flag state - A statement saying the Master has 'Overriding authority' - Measures to prevent weapons, devices intended for use against person or ship - Identify restricted areas - Measures to prevent unauthorized access - Procedures for the Marsec security levels (set by the administration) - Procedures for evacuation - Duties - Training and drills - Review of plans - CSO details

Question 88

ISPS - Action in the event of a stowaway IMO resolution 1997

Answer 88

- Determine the port they embarked - Identity - Statement (appendix on back of IMO resolution) - Notify - Do not depart from planned voyage (unless permission given) - Handover stoway at next port - Treat humanely - Check SMS as to how this happened

Question 89

ISPS - Role of the SSO

Answer 89

- Regular security inspections - implementing SSP and proposing modifications - Report to CSO - Controlling cargo - Training - Reporting - Maintain equipment

Question 90

ISPS - What is the difference between a drill and an exercise?

Answer 90

A drill is internal, an exercise will include other bodies (port state, CSO) Security drill every 3 months, Excercise once a year but not more than 18 months

Question 91

ISPS - Prepare for a survey

Answer 91

- Equipment maintained (SSAS, CCTV) - Searches and log books - SSP locked away - Drill recording - Restricted areas identified and marked

Question 92

ISM - Purpose of the ISM code SOLAS CH IX

Answer 92

- Herald of free enterprise 1987, came into effect 1998 - International standard for the safe management and operation of ships and for pollution prevention. - Seeks to address the human element of ship operation - Company and ships to implement an SMS - Develop, maintain and improve on a safety culture onboard

Question 93

ISM - Parts of the ISM code ISM Code MSIS 2 is the guidance for ISM surveyors

Answer 93

- General - Safety and Environmental protection policy - Company responsibility and authority - Designated persons - Masters Responsibility and authority (see next flash card) - Resources and personel - emergency preparedness - Maintenance of ship and equipment - Documentation

Question 94

ISM - Masters Responsibility and Authority

Answer 94

- Implement Safety and Environmental policy of the company - Motivate the crew to observe that policy - Orders and instructions in a clear precise manner - Verifying requirements are observed - Periodical review of SMS and reporting deficiencies

Question 95

ISM - What is an SMS?

Answer 95

A Safety Management System A structured and documented system enabling the Company to implement their safety and environmental policy. It ensures compliance with mandatory rules and regulations.

Question 96

ISM - What is a non conformity? What is a major non conformity?

Answer 96

- Observed situation where objective evidence indicates the non fulfilment of a specific requirement. - A Major non conformity poses a serious threat to personnel or the environment and requires immediate corrective action.

Question 97

ISM - Contents of an SMS?

Answer 97

- safety and environmental policies - instructions and procedures to ensure safe, clean and compliant operation of their ships defined levels of authority and communication, including between their ships and shore teams - non-conformity and accident reporting - emergency response procedures - procedures for internal audits and review of the SMS by vessel managers

Question 98

Emergency - Grounding BP Guide

Answer 98

Question 99

Anchoring - A few types of anchor

Answer 99

Byers Stockless Bruce Pool (Lonian, sycara)

Question 100

Anchoring - HELM orders

Answer 100

On approach - Half ahead Engage hand steering Slow Ahead Stop / Engines neutral

Question 101

Anchoring - Scope of chain

Answer 101

- 1.5 X square root of chain - 6 to 10 times the depth of water in meters

Question 102

Anchoring - When would you use two anchors?

Answer 102

Open Moor Bad weather expected and extra holding power Reduces Yaw Running Moor (Engines are running!) Drive into current Release weather anchor (lay out around double) Continue driving Release lee anchor Let the current set you Standing Moor Drive into current Release first anchor (lay around double) Let current take you until chain is tight Release second anchor Pull back up on first anchor until in position

Question 103

Ship handling - Turning short around? Single Screw right hand

Answer 103

Helm order hard to starboard As boat begins to turn, stop engine Then place steering to midship Helm order full astern *The transverse thrust from the propellor will continue the movement As we begin to make sternway, Helm order to starboard which will then straighten ship

Question 104

Ship handling - Interaction MGN 199

Answer 104

Bernoulli theorum (NP100)