Major Ops

Question 1

Preparation of Inclining Experiment

WWF LD DUMPS

Answer 1

The vessel should be upright.

The moorings should be slack, allowing the vessel to be inclined without restraint.

The vessel should be in still water conditions.

The density of the water should be known.

There should be no free surface action inside the ship’s tanks.

The contents and weights of all the ship’s compartments should be known.

Calm weather conditions should prevail.

The vessel should be clear of all unnecessary personnel.

The light condition displacement should be known from the builders.

The fore and aft draughts and the mean draught should be noted.

Question 2

How do you know your bulk carrier has been loaded to a safe and stable condition?

Answer 2

BREAK DOWN THE ANSWER INTO TWO DISTINCT PARTS

Stability
Loaded to correct marks
6-point draught survey
Stowage Factor
Shear Forces and Bending Moments
Adequate GM
In line with requirements

Safety
Cargo secured properly? Trimmed and secured against shift, and within Angle of Repose?
All additional safety measures as per SOLAS XII in working order.
Hatches closed, tested watertight?

Question 3

Information required from a shipper?

Answer 3

Bulk Cargo Shipping Name
Cargo Group (IMSBC)
IMO Class
UN Number
Quantity of Cargo
Stowage Factor
Trimming Procedures
Likelihood of shifting
Angle of Repose
Moisture Content and TML
Likelihood of Wet Base/caking
Potential genesis of toxic or flammable gases
Self-Heating Properties
Radioactivity
Toxicity
Flammability
Corrosiveness
Oxygen Depletion
Harm to marine environment
Properties when wet

Question 4

Considerations of Voyage Planning
C/O

Answer 4

Deck manning
Security
Stability (ballasting)
Weather Prep
Planned Maintenance
Drills

Question 5

Voyage Planning as Master

Refer to ICS BPG

Answer 5

I will receive instructions from owner regarding the departure point and date.

Meet with Navigation Officer.
Advise Departure and Arrival.
Different areas of UKC
No go areas
My preferences re Limiting Latitudes

With that, the Nav Officer will draw up a passage plan using the official publications.

Will my vessel have such a range? What will I need in terms of fuel, FW, stores?
Reserves in event of deviation for weather and distress response.
Bunker stops needed?

Marpol Requirements?
Storage of garbage - adequate storage or disposal overboard

BRM - particular places of increased workload (traffic, hazards, resvis, manning)

Critical points for intermediate ETAs

Seaworthiness for duration; stability (range especially at end when light on stores), food and FW, stores and reserves, crew paperwork (visas, vaccinations), establish contingency ports (for medevac etc)

Climatological information readily available, but will keep a close eye on current conditions to ensure nothing adverse

Question 6

Passage Planning APEM

Answer 6

As per IMO Res 893(21)

Appraisal - gathering of all information relevant to the pertinent voyage from sources such as NtMs, charts, sailing directions, OPftW, climatology charts

Planning - laying out of vessel track, complying with routeing measures and best practices

Execution - conduct of the approved plan, monitoring for signs requiring deviation

Monitoring - ensuring vessel safety throughout, utilising all available means; proceeding at a safe speed, maintenance of a safe lookout, ensuring equipment remains in good order, consideration given to staying up-to-date with latest Maritime Safety Information from GMDSS Suite.

Question 7

Heavy Lift Preparations

(Hint; RITS ConACT)

Answer 7

1. Verify maintenance done correctly by checking RECORDS
2. Thorough INSPECTION of lifting appliances and equipment - SWL
3. TEST controls and e-stops
4. SLING the load appropriately
5. CONSULT MGN332, COSWP for best practice
6. Risk ASSESSMENT
7. Establish CONTROL Measures
8. Conduct a TOOLBOX TALK, reinforce risks, controls and Stop The Job authority
9. Issue Permit to Work