Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA)

Question 1

What does the MCA stand for?

Answer 1

Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)

Question 2

What is the responsibility of the MCA?

Answer 2

The MCA is a responsible for implementing the UK Government’s maritime safety affairs and policy.
- To promote high standards of safety at sea
- To minimise loss of life amongst seafarers and coastal users
- To respond to maritime emergencies 24 hours a day, 365 days per year
- To protect the environment by minimising pollution from Ships

Question 3

What does the MAIB stand for and what do they do?

Answer 3

Marine Accident Investigation Branch is to investigate marine accidents on UK registered ships (anywhere in the world) and any ship of any flag in UK waters and report on its findings.

Question 4

List the 3 M notices and what they do?

Answer 4

Merchant Shipping Notices (MSN) - Are used to convey mandatory information that must be complied with

Marine Guidance Notes (MGN) - Give significant advice and guidance relating to the improvement of the safety of shipping and of life at sea, and to prevent or minimise pollution from shipping.

Marine Information Notes (MIN) - Are intended for a more limited audience, e.g. training establishments or equipment manufacturers, or contain information which will only be of use for a short period of time, normally 12 months.

Question 5

What does COSWP stand for?

Answer 5

The Code of Safe Working Practices

Question 6

What is the minimum requirement for oxygen in an en closed space before entering?

Answer 6

20.8%

Question 7

How often should items of a lifting plant be examined?

Answer 7

Examined every 12 months

A test to be completed by a competent person every 5 years.

Question 8

What does a sign indicating fire fighting equipment look like?

Answer 8

A red square or rectangle, with
information given in words or by a symbol in white

Question 9

What do red signs mean?

Answer 9

Stop what you are doing/ don’t do it

Question 10

What do yellow signs mean?

Answer 10

Be careful and take precautions

Question 11

What do blue signs mean?

Answer 11

Take specific action

Question 12

What do green signs mean?

Answer 12

Emergency escape and first aid

Question 13

What are the British Electrical Wire Colour Coding?

Answer 13

• Brown for ‘live’,
• Blue for ‘neutral’
• Yellow/ green for ‘earth’,

Question 14

What are the 8 categories found on a MSDS?

Answer 14

1. Toxicity
2. Physical Data (flash point, boiling point)
3. Firefighting instructions
4. PPE required
5. Storage and handling
6. Medical and First aid
7. Disposal
8. Trade names and equivalents

Question 15

What does PSC stand for?

Answer 15

Port State Control

Question 16

Describe the role of PSC?

Answer 16

The maritime administration, while acting in its capacity as a Port State, may board and inspect foreign vessels to confirm the condition of the ship, its equipment and manning comply with the international regulations.

Question 17

List the 6 main roles of Flag State?

Answer 17

1 Developing and determining maritime regulations.

2 Representing its nation at International Maritime Forums.

3 Maintaining its registry (e.g. registering vessels).

4 Applying regulations to registered tonnage.

5 Providing inspection/certification service for registered vessels.

6 Acting in accordance with relevant international regulations.