certs, Doccuments And Other Safety Flashcards
What are the required hours of rest under stcw
minimum of 10ths of rest in any 24hr period. The 10 hrs must be between at least two breaks, One break must be at least 6 hours.
77hrs in a 7 day period.
When are the rest periods allowed to not be maintained
In an emergency or other overriding operating conditions.
Where and how must watch keeping schedules be posted.
Where they are accessible, in english, and the working language of the ship.
How long can exceptions from the required hours of rest be for?
Two weeks, break between exceptions must be double the exception period. Exceptions must still allow foe 70hrs of rest in a 7 day period split into 3 periods, one still must be 6 hrs.
Where would you find details on the requirements of sobriety for watchkeeping?
STCW (0.05 blood alcohol)
NZ maritime transport act 1994.
What are five important documents/conventions to know under IMO
STCW, SOLAS, MARPOL, IRPCS, ICLL
What does the chief mate yacht ticket allow you to do under the NZ framework (rule 32)?
To preform the functions and duties of a chief mate on yachts up to 3000GT in any operating area.
Where would you find the legal requirements to passage planning?
Under STCW
What sort of things are port state going to look at in an inspection.
Pollution, Stability/load lines. Welfare on board. Security. Tickets. Compliance with all rules and regulations she is subject to.
Where would you find information on ISM
Chapter 9 of SOLAS
Where would you find the LSA code
SOLAS chapter 3
What are the operational limits for coastal and offshore?
Coastal = 50NM
Offshore = EEZ, 200NM off land.
What is ISPS, where is it located, and what are the levels?
International ship and port facility security. Located in chapter 11 of SOLAS.
L1 - Normal threat level
L2 - Heightened threat level
L3 - Exceptional threat level
What is Flag state control
The country the vessel is registered to. They are responsible for ensuring the vessel is operating up to the required standards. They may get a classification society (e.g loyds) to carry out the surveys, audits and inspections.
What is an inclosed space and the procedure for entering.
(ANYWHERE THATS NOT DESIGNED FOR CONTINUOUS OCCUPATION WITH LIMITED OPENINGS AND VENTILATION) drill every 2 months.
Determine if the space needs to be entered.
Force ventilate for 24hrs
Permit to work and risk assessment
Post century with BA on stand by and radio
Test space with gas meter (min o2 = 20%)
Brief
Test comms
Person entering to have EEBD, intrinsically safe radio and PPE.
Monitor.
Debrief
SOLAS chapter 9
ISM code (All vessels over 500 GT)- The sms on board the yacht incorporates the safety and pollution plans and regulations set out by the ISM code to ensure that the yacht is complying with flag state law and thus, ISM.
What is the difference between port and flag states
Flag state - Audit of vessel under your own regulator for compliance with their legal requirements
Port State - Inspection by a foreign regulator for compliance with minimum IMO requirements and sometimes national law.
How far is the territorial sea limit in NZ
12NM
For vessel operating in a foreign flagged country which law applies
Both flag state and port state requirements must be followed. If there is a conflict, the strictest rule must be followed.
How often must health and safety inspections be carried out in working parts of the ship?
At least once every three months
What is the difference between class and flag
Class (independent, originally introduced for surveying for insurance) - structural and equipment
Flag - People, certification, procedures (doing), and nav equip.
What is the DPA and what do they do
Under the ISM. The designated person ashore is a representative of the owners or company with full access to the management systems of the vessel and are there to ensure that the job, drills, safety procedures are carried out correctly and that the resources to do this are available. (ensures the master is ensuring the crew are operating safely)
What are the MARPOL Garbage regulations for different sized vessels
Annex 5 - Garbage
Vessels over 12m must have placards
Vessels > 100GT or > 15 persons must have a garbage management plan with information on collection, storing, processing, fridge compactor etc.
Vessels > 500GT or > 15 persons offshore must have a garbage record book. This must be kept on board for at least 12 months
What are the MARPOL Oil requirements
ANNEX 1 - OIL
When outside of 12NM and not in special areas,- Can discharge up to 15ppm on route and through filtering equipment must have auto shutdown. (not allowed to discharge if its been mixed with cargo residue).
