Definitions

Question 1

Define confined space

Answer 1

• Large enough for entry
• Limited openings for entry and exit
• Not designed for continuous occupancy

Question 2

Clear grounds

Answer 2

Evidence that a ship, its equipment, or its crew does not correspond substantially with the requirements of the relevant conventions

Question 3

Objective Evidence

Answer 3

Quantitative or qualitative information, records or statements of fact pertaining to safety or to the existence and implementation of a safety management system element, which is based on observation, measurement or test and which can be verified.

Question 4

Intrinsically Safe

Answer 4

A circuit which any spark or theremal effect is incapable of causing ignition of a mixture of flammable or combustible material in air under prescribed test conditions.

Question 5

Non-Conformity

Answer 5

An observed situation where objective evidence indicates the non-fulfillment of a specified requirement

Question 6

Major Non-Conformity

Answer 6

Poses a serious threat to the safety of personnel, or the ship, or a serious risk to the environment that requires immediate corrective actions.

Question 7

Deficiency

Answer 7

A condition found not to be in compliance with the relevant convention

Question 8

Weathertight

Answer 8

Water will not penetrate into the vessel in any sea condition.

Question 9

Watertight

Answer 9

Capable of preventing the passage of water through the structure in any direction under a head of water.

Question 10

Substandard Ship

Answer 10

A ship whose, hull, machinery, equipment or operational safety is substantially below the standards required by the relevant convention
Or
Whose crew is not in conformance with the Minimum Safe Manning