Certification

Question 1

What important certificates must a vessel have according to SOLAS?

Answer 1

1) International Tonnage Certificate
2) International Load Line Certificate
3) Intact Stability Booklet
4) Damage control plans and booklets
5) On board training and drills record
6) International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate (IOPP)
7) Oil Record Book
8) Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP)
9) International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate
10) Garbage Management Plan
11) Garbage Record Book
12) Document of Compliance
13) Safety Management Certificate
14) International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC)
15) Cargo Record Book

Question 2

What is a Document of Compliance?

Answer 2

Issued if complying with the requirements of the ISM code.

Question 3

What is the Safety Management Certificate?

Answer 3

Issued when the company and shipboard management operate in accordance with the approved safety-management system.

Question 4

What should a safety induction include?

Answer 4

1) Communication with other persons on safety matter s and understand information symbols, signs and alarm signals.
2) Know the procedure in case of man overboard, fire or smoke detected or fire or abandon ship sounded.
3) Identify alarm points, muster and embarkation stations and emergency escape routes.
4) Locate and don lifejackets.
5) Knowledge on use of portable fire extinguishers.
6) Take immediate action upon encountering an accident or medical emergency.
7) Close and open the fire, weathertight and watertight doors.

Question 5

What documents should you read after joining?

Answer 5

1) System diagrams
2) Emergency procedures
3) Chiefs standing orders
4) Muster list