COSWOP

Question 1

What is the masters responsibility in COSWOP?

Answer 1

As the representative of the company, they have responsibility to implement the company policies and procedures and report any deficiencies to shore based management for rectification

Question 2

What is COSWOP and what is its purpose?

Answer 2

The Code of Safe Working Practises. It provides guidance to how statutory regulations should be fulfilled.

Question 3

What is a hazard?

Answer 3

A source of potential injury, harm or damage.

Question 4

What is risk?

Answer 4

1. Likelihood that harm or damage may occur
2. Potential severity of the harm of damage

Question 5

What are the 4 stages of risk assessment?

Answer 5

1. Generic risk assessment
2. Task based risk assessment
3. Toolbox talk
4. Dynamic risk assessment

Question 6

What are the requirements for safe movement on ship?

Answer 6

1. All passageways, walkways and stairs are clean, clear and well maintained.
2. Adequate lighting provided
3. All permanent signs conform to regulations
4. Any opening, hatchway or open edge where there is risk of falling is barriered with 2 rails of wire or chain 0.5m apart

Question 7

Who makes up the safety committee?

Answer 7

1. Master - chairman
2. Safety Officer
3. Safety representative from each department

Question 8

What activities require a permit to work?

Answer 8

1. Entry into enclosed space
2. Work requiring gas testing equipment
3. Hot work
4. Working at height/over the side
5. General electrical
6. High voltage electrical (over 1000 volts)
7. Heavy weather working on deck
8. Work on lifts/lift trunking/machinery

Question 9

What is an enclosed space?

Answer 9

A space which is not designed for continuous worker occupancy and has either
1. Limited openings for entry/exit
2. Inadequate ventilation

Question 10

What are 10 ways to provide a safe mooring station?

Answer 10

1. Maximum 4 or 5 turns on the split drum
2. Never leave rope on the drum end
3. Never paint drum ends - coat with a thin layer of boiled linseed oil for protection
4. Do not use spliced ropes - replace them!
5. Drums should be smooth and clean
6. Paint decks with non slip paint
7. Use 3 or 4 turns on drum ends to maintain friction. Do not let ropes range on drum.
8. Direction of movement should be marked on the drum
9. Winch brakes should set to render at 60% of rope MBL.
10. Ropes should be inspected regularly for heat damage, distortion and breakage.

Question 11

How often should lifting appliances and lifting gear be examined?

Answer 11

Annually except for equipment used to lift personnel which should be examined every 6 months.

Question 12

What is lifting equipment?

Answer 12

Work equipment used for lifting or lowering loads (including people) and includes its attachments used for anchoring, fixing or supporting it

Question 13

What is loose gear?

Answer 13

Any gear by means of which a load can be attached to lifting equipment

Question 14

What documentation is required by LOLER?

Answer 14

1.A register of lifting appliances and loose gear
2. Records of service history and entry into service for each piece of equipment, any repairs or modifications, and its SWL

Question 15

What arrangements are required for safe access?

Answer 15

1. Access must be adequately lit
2. Lifebuoy with light and line at access point
3. Safety net secured under the entire length of the access point to prevent injury from falling
4. Gangways maximum 30 degrees from horizontal
5. Accommodation ladders maximum 55 degrees from horizontal
6. Barriers along the length of the gangway and around platforms to prevent fall from height.

Question 16

What are the pilot ladder requirements?

Answer 16

1. The 4 lowest steps may be rubber
2. Steps should have a non slip surface
3. There should be at least 400mm between side ropes and steps should be 115mm wide and 25mm deep
4. Steps should be equally spaced between 310mm and 350mm apart
5. Spreader 1.8m long should be maximum 9 steps apart to prevent the ladder from twisting
6. The bottom spreader bar should be the 5th step from the bottom
7. Side ropes should be 18mm manila or similar material
8. If over 9 metres freeboard, a combination ladder should be used
9. Accommodation ladders should be max 45 degrees and at least 5m above the water
10. The pilot ladder should extend 2m above the bottom platform

Question 17

What is the windlass design load lift capacity?

Answer 17

3 shackles (82.5m) and the weight of the anchor hanging vertically

Question 18

What are the maximum environmental conditions for anchoring equipment in sheltered waters?

Answer 18

Wind 25 m/s
Current 2.5 m/s

Question 19

What are the maximum environmental conditions for anchoring in unsheltered waters (max 2m sig wave ht)?

Answer 19

Wind 11 m/s
Current 1.5 m/s

Question 20

When anchoring what should the ships speed be?

Answer 20

Less than the windlass hoisting speed

Question 21

What should you do if the anchor cable doesn’t run?

Answer 21

Brake on, clutch in and walk it out

Question 22

Where are the snap back zones on a mooring deck?

Answer 22

The entire mooring deck is a snap back zone

Question 23

Can the master stop operations?

Answer 23

Yes! The master has a responsibility to stop any operations which threaten the safety of the vessel or crew or an installations integrity.

Question 24

What are 10 safety considerations during offshore operations?

Answer 24

1. Lifelines rigged on the main deck in bad weather
2. Never walk over a live wire (wire in use, under tension or capable of being under tension)
3. Change the vessels heading to protect the aft deck
4. Make sure the aft deck is adequately lit
5. The deck is clean and clear of ice/mud and algae
6. Toolbox talk before operations. Ensure all crew understand the plan
7. Working lifevests should be worn on the aft deck
8. Only manifested cargo should be loaded and a stowage plan created to identify dangerous goods
9. Hoses shall be of the correct type with floatation collars fitted
10. Vessel should set up for 10 mins in a drift off location to test position holding capability