MT170 Week 5-8 (MIDTERM) Flashcards
Generally taken after the0400-0800 watch (before or right after breakfast)
Tank Soundings
are very crucial for ensuring the stability of the vessel
Tank Soundings
ship’s stability is dependent on the
total ballast being carried
must be learnt to the highest degree of precision so that the job becomes easier and executed swiftly
Taking soundings
are extremely crucial to the loading and/or discharging of the cargo and should not be meddled with at all.
soundings
can be detrimental to the safety of the ship and its crew
Fabricating the readings
is extremely important
maintenance of the life saving appliances (LSA) and firefighting appliances (FFA)
When a vessel goes alongside (or casts away), it‟s normally
“all hands on deck”
A very integral part of the port watch
ISPS Watch
is pivotal to the security of the ship
ISPS watch
With the norms pertaining to ship security getting stringent by the day, the _ has become one that has to be taken rather seriously
ISPS watch
IDs must be checked and logged in the ship’s
Visitor’s Log
must be provided to keep a track of the person even more precisely
ship’s numbered ID
has increased many times over and so has the stress and irritation that comes with it
paperwork
are generally handed over to the cadet when there are new on signers
Updating of the Muster lists and the cabin key log
is the very purpose that the ship is in business and officers/ratings are employed
navigation
Not having a valid _ a cadet is naturally not allowed to keep a bridge watch independently
Certificate of Competency (COC),
actually is the most fun part of one’s shipping career. With no responsibility at hand and not being answerable under legal bindings, cadetship is the time to learn and imbibe.
cadetship
refer to personal qualities that define effective leaders
Leadership traits
refers to the ability of an individual oran organization to guide individuals, teams, or organizations toward the fulfillment of goals and objectives
Leadership
It plays an important function in management, as it helps maximize efficiency and achieve strategic and organizational goals
Leadership traits
help motivate others, provide guidance, build morale, improve the work environment, and initiate action.
Leaders
is considered a ―soft skill‖ as opposed to more measurable or tangible skills.
Leadership
Leadership is considered a _ as opposed to more measurable or tangible skills.
soft skill
can help crew members at many levels to take initiative and be the best worker they can be and to prove they‘re capable of taking on new roles.
Leadership skills
Identifies eight qualities a great leader should have:
Charisma, Decisiveness, Empowerment, Excellent communication skills, Integrity, Loyalty, Managerial competence, Sincere enthusiasm
revealed the most desired characteristics mariners seek from their leaders.
survey of shore-based maritime professionals
According to the research, mariners want leaders who are
Good communicators, Inspirational, Motivated, Open-minded, Visionary, Willing to listen
five critical qualities that make a good leader
should be engaged, communicative, collaborative, upstanding and empowering
is passionate about their work and motivated to get better and better at what they do, not just for the sake of self but for the good of the whole team
engaged worker
is essential when you want to work as a team
Communication
The key is to make sure employees know what is expected of them at any given time rather than expecting people to read your mind.
Communicative
is inseparable from leadership.
teamwork
should promote a strong spirit of teamwork among employees
effective leader
Any leader should model _ in their job and upstanding character
ethical behavior