M200 Crew joining certs

Question 1

What is an ENG1

Answer 1

You need a seafarer medical certificate (ENG1) if you are:
-in charge of a ship, e.g. ship’s captain
-serving on a merchant ship
-a seafarer
working on a fishing vessel over 24m in length
working on a fishing vessel less than 24m in length, but are at sea for more than 72 hours or are operating more than 200 miles from the coastline of the UK or beyond the continental shelf
-working on a fishing vessel of any size that is subject to inspection at a foreign port

Question 2

What is an ML5

Answer 2

You need an ML5 medical report and certificate if you are:
-master of a non-seagoing passenger ship (Class IV or V)
-master of a commercial non-seagoing vessel
master and crew of a small commercial vessel (under 24 metres, carrying no more than 12 passengers, going no more than 60 miles from shore)
-crew or other employee (like a steward, security guard, caterer) on a domestic seagoing passenger ship (Class VI or VI(A))
-working on a fishing vessel under 24m in length that is not subject to inspection in a foreign port, at sea for more than 72 hours or operating more than 200 miles from the coastline of the UK or beyond the continental shelf

Question 3

How long can you extend a Medical cert for?

Answer 3

3 Months if ENG was unrestricted

Question 4

How do you get a discharge book

Answer 4

You need a seaman’s discharge book if you’re a British seafarer, or are working on a UK-registered ship or yacht.

Question 5

What documents would a deck hand need to hand over?

Answer 5

EDH

Question 6

What certs for a chef?

Answer 6

Ship cook Certification
“Basic Food Hygiene”
“Food Safety Course”
All level 2 as MIN559

Question 7

Explain what familiarisation you should do for a new deckhand

Answer 7

Briefed on health and safety (Coswop induction)

Prior to the first occasion of working on the vessel, each employee must receive appropriate familiarisation training and proper instruction in on board procedures. COSWP provides