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General Directions Flashcards

1
Q

Define ‘certificate of compliance’

A

A cert issued to a vessel where it has been assessed against the technical requirements

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2
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Define designated anchorage

A

An area designated by a harbourmaster as an anchorage area or berth.

Detailed on charts, PLA tide tables or notice to mariners.

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3
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Define exclusion zone

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An area of the Thames defined by the PLA as being closed to to navigation for safety or emergency reasons.

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4
Q

What fairways are in A1

A

The princes channel
Oaze precautionary area

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5
Q

Define moored

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Made fast to a mooring chain or buoy
Made fast by anchors or spud legs
Secured alongside another vsl so made fast

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6
Q

Define pleasure vessel

A

Vessels not used for commercial purposes or bareboat charters

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7
Q

Define reporting vessel

A

Vessel >40m loa
Commercial vsls >50 gross tons which ordinarily navigate outside the Thames
Tugs that are/will tow

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8
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Define restricted visibility

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Visibility <0.5nm

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9
Q

Define specified vessel

A

Explosives
LNG in bulk
Flammable liquids/substances
Toxic/corrosive substances in bulk

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10
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Define speed reduction

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Notification from VTS that vsls must proceed at reduced speed in an area for the purpose of reducing wash/draw-off

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11
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Define ULCS

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LOA >320m
and/or
Draught >13.5m

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12
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What VTS sector is A1?

A

Estuary sector/VHF 69

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13
Q

Who must carry a generic port passage plan and navigational risk assessment?

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All commercial vsls normally operating in the Thames.

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14
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When, how and what must pre arrival/departure be given?

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24h in advance than or not later than 1h before departure from last port
ETA/D, ISPS level, PEC#, confirm compliance
Submit via pices/email/telephone

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15
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What constitutes compliance with the navigational safety requirements of the general directions

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1.Charts/publications correct and up-to-date
2.Appropriate port passage plan
3.Compliant with ISM code
4.Mooring assistance arranged

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16
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What info must a reporting vsl provide on arrival?

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1.Security level
2.POB
3.Max draught
4.Pilot ladder compliant
5.Any navigational deficiency

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17
Q

When must a reporting vsl request permission to proceed and how long is it valid for?

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1.10 mins
2. 15 mins then VTS must be called if not commenced

18
Q

What are the reporting requirements for bunkering?

A

2 hours before ops:
-Location of ops
-Type and quantity of bunkers
-Expected commencement time
After permission given to commence:
-Start and stop of bunking
-Oil spills (location, type, quantity, action taken)

19
Q

Is sewage discharge permitted on the Thames?

A

As of 01/01/23 no commercial vessel may discharge sewage into the Thames

20
Q

What are the pilot ladder transfer regulations?

A

SOLAS Regs V/23 and IMO Res A.1045(27)

21
Q

What would you do if the pilot refuses to use your ladder because it is not compliant?

A

Get the crew to rig the spare

22
Q

Does your vessel have to carry VHF?

A

Yes all commercial vsls >7m must.
Most pleasure craft >13.7 must
(excluding vessels under oars)

23
Q

Your AIS breaks down, what do you do?

A

Immediately inform VTS and inform of nature of and request permission to continue.
Later provide details of intention to repair within 24h.

24
Q

Can you switch off your AIS in A1?

A

Must if unmanned/out of service.
For security/safety reasons but must inform VTS

25
Q

You enter an area of restricted visibility, what must you do?

A
  1. Inform VTS if they are not aware
  2. Safe speed
  3. Post lookouts
26
Q

What are the bridge team requirements?

A

Master or crew member at the conning position.
Pilot if required.
Helmsman on the bridge.
Crew member on board who can take over navigation in emergency.

27
Q

What are the exclusion zone rules and navigational restrictions?

A
  1. Do not enter an exclusion zone on chart or notified on VTS
  2. Approach <60m of any berthed tanker or oil/gas jetty
  3. Approach <50m any wind turbine
  4. Transit a bridge arch/spac which is closed
28
Q

What clearance must you give ULCSs and specified vsls?

A
  1. Stay 1nm ahead
  2. Stay 0.5nm astern
    (Except for overtaking/passing with permission from VTS/other vsl)
29
Q

Where may one-way traffic be in force?

A
  1. Princes DWR
  2. West oaze-SR3
  3. Any other deemed by VTS
30
Q

What signals will a vsl requiring a speed reduction display?

A
  1. Day - ‘romeo yankee’ flags
  2. Night - a rigid replica of ‘RY’ >1m in height
    (permission is required from VTS to display these)
31
Q

In general who has right of way?

A

Vessels navigating with the tide.

32
Q

VTs requires you to proceed to anchor, what are the restrictions?

A
  1. Non-designated anchorage before port limits
  2. Designated anchorage within port limits
  3. Only for a time as stated in pla tide tables book
  4. Only for vsls with dimensions stated in pla tide table book
  5. Not in a fairway
    (except in emergency or VTS permissions)
33
Q

What are the vessel manning requirements?

A

Vessel is capable of being moved/navigated and enough personnel to
1. Attend moorings
2. Comply with any directions from harbourmaster for the mooring/unmooring/moving vsl
3. To deal with any emergency

34
Q

What info in a routine broadcast?

A
  1. Traffic information
  2. Cautionary areas
  3. Navigation info
  4. Tidal info
35
Q

VTS services?

A
  1. Passage monitoring
  2. Prioritisation of vessels
  3. Speed reductions
  4. Local traffic control
  5. Navigational assistance
36
Q

Define deep draughted tanker

A

LOA >90m
Draught >10.5m

37
Q

Define specified vessel

A

-LNG/PG
-Explosives
-Toxic and Corrosive
-Flammable

38
Q

How do VTS manage anchorages?

A

-Monitoring
-Warning
-Dragging
*>30kn/F7 winds all anchored vsls called and informed and details added to routine broadcast.

39
Q

Why do VTS impose speed restrictions?

A

For safety reasons draw off/wash may need to be reduced
*may be ignored for safety of v/l

40
Q

What are the AIS requirements in pla waters?

A

-Running
-Maintained
-Updated

41
Q

What are the anchorages in A1?

A

*Tongue HAZ & DW [1.5x2.5]
*Margate Roads
Queen’s 1-3
Shivering Sands [0.7x1.5]
K3 [d0.5]
Mouse [0.5x2.0]
W1&2
Z9-12
*not designated

PEC1 (9 decks)

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