Lesson 1 Regulations Flashcards
- How many classes of registration are there in Australia?
Four
- Name the ship type for each class of registration.
Class 1 Passenger Ships
Class 2 Non passenger Ships
Class 3 Fishing Ships
Class 4 Commercial Hire Ships
- What do the letters on a Ships Registration indicate?
The area of operation
- Name the letter and area of operation for registered ships.
A Unlimited ( foreign going)
B Offshore
C Restricted Offshore
D Partially Smooth Waters
E Smooth Waters
- Can Class 4 ( Commercial Hire) vessels have Off Shore or Restricted Off Shore as a registered area of operation?
No
It is listed as n/a
- What does SMS stand for?
Safety Management System
- What is a SMS?
An SMS is a compilation of policies, procedures, safe work practices & risk assessments.
- What purpose does an SMS serve?
An SMS demonstrates a vessel’s owners & crew’s compliance with regulations.
- To what must an SMS conform?
A vessel’s SMS must conform with the International Maritime Code (IMO) .
- For what purpose is an SMS designed?
A vessel’s SMS is designed for safe vessel operations & environmental protection.
- What level of access is there for a vessel’s SMS?
All crew members must be able to access and understand the documents in an SMS.
- List five issues addressed in a vessel’s SMS.
Company details
Crew particulars
Job descriptions
Copies of Licenses & Permits
Safety instructions for crew
- For a vessel of less than 12 m operating within 200 NM of mainland Australia, what class is required for the Master?
Master Class 5
- A vessel is 12 m and operates within 50NM of the mainland , what class is required of the Master?
Master Class 5
- A vessel operates within 15 NM of the mainland. The vessel is 12m or less. What class is required of the master?
Coxswain
- For a vessel less than 24 m, what class is required of the master if the vessel operates within 200NM of the mainland Australia, within 50. NM and within 15 NM
Master class 5 for
Operation within 15NM
Operation within 50 NM
and waters up to 200 NM
- What size vessel and in which operational areas can a Master Class 4 operate?
Up to a 35m vessel operating within 15NM, 50NM or up to 200 NM off the coast and a vessel less than 80 m up to 15 NM or within 50 NM
- A vessel is greater than 35m but less than 80m and operating up to 200NM off the coast of mainland Australia. What deck licence is required by the master?
Master Class 3
- When is a Coxswain licence sufficient to operate a vessel as an Engineer?
Where vessel propulsion is up to 250 kW and vessel operates within 15NM of the coast of mainland Australia.
- With regards to WHS obligations, what is required of owners, masters & crew?
Owners, masters & crew must ensure the ship is:
- safe
- properly equipped & crewed, and
- operated in a safe manner.
- With regards to WHS obligations, what obligation is placed on ship builders, designers & surveyors?
Ship builders, designers & surveyors have an obligation about the condition of ships.
- With regards to WHS obligations, who is obliged to operate a ship safely?
Persons involved with the operation.
- What fine may be imposed on a crew member, master or owner found in breach of the general safety obligation?
$50,000
Or imprisonment for one year.
- If a breach of a general safety obligation causes death or bodily harm to a person, what penalties may be imposed?
A fine up to $500,000 or imprisonment up to 2 years
- What 2 obligations are imposed by legislation on employers?
1) an obligation to ensure the health and safety of themselves and each of their employees in the workplace, and
2) an obligation to ensure that work duties will not affect the health and safety of others.
- What 5 obligations are imposed on employees under the Act? ( WHS)
Employees have an obligation to:
1) comply with instructions given for WHS
2) use PPE
3) not interfere or misuse any in the workplace provided for WHS
4) not place any person in the workplace at risk,
And
5) not wilfully injure themselves.
- What GSD is on masters?
1) implement the SMS
2) ensure the vessel meets safety requirements
3) take reasonable care of persons on the vessel
4) not place persons at risk
- What GSD is on crew?
1) take reasonable care of own safety
2) take reasonable care of safety of others
3) comply with legal directions of the master
4) not interfere with vessel safety
- What GSD is on vessel designers, builders & suppliers?
1) ensure that construction work complies with safety requirements
2) ensure that maintenance work carried out complies with safety requirements
3) ensure that equipment supplied is appropriate & safe for the design and purpose of the vessel.
- What is the GSD on other persons with respect to a commercial vessel?
Persons, not necessarily on board a vessel have a GSD not to cause loss, destruction or serious damage to a commercial vessel or endanger the safety or place at risk persons on board.
- What level of alcohol may the master or crew have in their blood on a level 1 ship?
Zero
- What is the alcohol limit for master and crew of level 2 & 3 ships?
0.05%
- What rules apply to drugs for master and crew?
1) master and crew are NOT permitted to be under influence of illegal substances &
2) master & crew must consider the influence of prescription and non- prescription medications on ability to be alert and effective functioning
- How many hours of rest must a relieving watch keeper have had?
10 hours rest within the previous 24 including 6 hours of continuous rest.
- Who must be informed if fatigue of a crew member is suspected?
The master
- Whose responsibility is it to ensure that an oncoming watch keeper is fit for duty?
The watch keeper being relieved.
- What is a ‘dead man’ switch?
It is an alarm on a vessel which sounds at stated intervals and must be manually cancelled each time. Its purpose is to ensure that a watch keeper is alert.
- What four (4) things constitute an offence if discharged into Australian waters?
1) garbage
2) oil
3) toilet substance
4) chemicals
- What is MARPOL?
The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 as modified by the protocol of 1978
- List six(6) actions of crews to help reduce oils & chemicals from entering waterways.
1) do not overfill fuel tanks
2) watch breathers for signs of blow back or overflow.
3) ensure bilges are clean before discharging them
4) use phosphate free, biodegradable detergents
5) carry absorbent materials on board to clean up spills.
6) in the case of a spill, notify - the Maritime Safety Authority Regional Office, Marina Manager or Port Authority
- What placard must be displayed by all vessels operating in Australian waters, in relation to garbage?
A placard that - notifies the crew and passengers of prohibitions and requirements under the Transport Operations ( Marine Pollution) Act 1955 (TOMPA) for the disposal of garbage.
- What steps are followed to manage a fuel/ oil spill?
1) stop re fuelling
2) contain the spill as much as possible
3) take fire precautions
4) advise authorities
5) carry out on-board clean up
6) don’t use dispersant in water unless advised by the authority
- What three actions should you take if in the vicinity of a spill ?
1) position yourself up wind
2) vacate the area
3) advise authority
- For a tanker over 150gt or ship over 400gt what action must be taken in the event of a spill that exceeds that permitted under the convention?
Master must:
Notify AMSA via completion of a Harmful Substances Report aka POLREP ( pollution report) as per MARPOL , Marine Order parts 91 & 93
- Where should a “ safe boarding procedure “ be found?
In a vessels SMS
