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
should empower others.
leaders
This is the opposite of an authoritarian or micromanaging style of leadership
Empowering
should be someone who is already displaying skills you want to develop and is in a position you hope to attain in the future
mentor
can also provide coaching to help you work through challenges and opportunities you face in your career
mentor
can help you develop your personal view of what a stronger leader should look like and seek to model yourself after that
each perspective
is key to thriving in an existing role as well as to being promoted to new roles
demonstrating leadership skills
can be the determining factor that causes one employee to rise up the ranks while other employees who lack these skills stagnate in their careers
Strong leadership skills
should have an eye toward how they can progress to new levels
committed to a long term maritime career
with _ it‘s easy to see how the majority of mariners must exercise some form of leadership to be effective in their current role
clear ranking system
is the word that implies a great meaning in everyone‘s life.
Discipline
It is a set of standard rules that is set up by scholarly individuals
Discipline
It is a way of being honest, hard-working, motivated & encouraged throughout the life
Discipline
Discipline is an important behavior in life.
Discipline
It is a character trait which is crucial for expressing many other attributes in life.
Discipline
It refers to orderliness in life, which is essential for success in one‘s life.
Discipline
Additionally, it demonstrates respect to physical and moral laws in society.
Discipline
lays a good foundation of being selective, independent, punctual, focused, encouraged & organized in life
Discipline
is very important that lies in inhibiting our headlong desires and passions
Self-discipline
a _ takes an interest in studies. He/ she can choose subjects &his/ her career more easily & independently
disciplined child
It is rightly said that, ―
Life without discipline is just like a ship without radar
plays an important role in building a nation &has a good impact on children‘s mind too
Discipline
A person with _ is more focused and always keeps his work up on time in everyday life
strong goals
An _ is not able to complete his work on time
undisciplined person
helps you stay focus in the task you‘re performing.
discipline
A _ always remain happy by relieving stress one faces tension during exams or daily routine work
well-disciplined person
helps to study well ahead of time and not just before exams, so he remains stress free
Staying disciplined
helps one stay stress-free and also get out of depression
Discipline
becomes incomplete without learning discipline
Education
helps students to listen to the teacher well
Classroom discipline
an _ cannot be an ideal teacher
undisciplined teacher
is important for students to complete their assigned tasks in time
Good discipline
is probably one of the primary bastions of professionalism in any field and needless to say
Punctuality
seafarers are required to be _ in every aspect of their life on board ships or reporting for watch-keeping duties, seafarers must value time on board ships.
punctual
considers that outgoing officers are relieved of their duties in a timely manner, ensuring that interpersonal relations and operations onboard are carried forth without hindrance
punctuality
is essential to the basic functioning of manpower onboard a merchant ship
Sobriety
are a complete no-no onboard (as well as ashore, while on shore leave)
narcotics
might allow the Master to have a gun for the safety of the vessel but under no circumstances is the individual carriage of any weapon allowed onboard
Certain flags
The precise allocation of duties can be found in the _ and so far as possible, be adhered to
SMS Manual as per the ISM Code
should be strictly followed on board ships to prevent fire accidents
No smoking rules
are the only places where a smoker should smoke.
Designated smoking rooms
poses a threat to the safety of the vessel when done on deck, owing to the flammable nature of the cargo
Smoking
should also be prohibited for the chances of a mishap due to human error can be devastating.
Smoking in cabins
CAN BE AN IMPORTANT PART OF SUCCESS
SELF-ESTEEM
IS USED TO DESCRIBE A PERSON’S OVERALL SENSE OF SELF-WORTH OR PERSONAL VALUE
SELF-ESTEEM
OFTEN SEEN AS A PERSONALITY TRAIT,WHICH MEANS THATIT TENDS TO BEST ABLE AND ENDURING
SELF-ESTEEM
may hold you back from succeeding at school or work because you don’t believe yourself to be capable of success
Low self-esteem
can help you achieve because you navigate life with a positive, assertive attitude and believe you can accomplish your goals
healthy self-esteem
IS HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT YOURSELF
SELF-ESTEEM
IS YOUR ABILITY TO BELIEVE IN YOURSELF AND IS RELATED TO YOUR ACTIONS
SELF-CONFIDENCE
AFFECTS SELF-CONFIDENCE, AND VICE VERSA.
SELF-ESTEEM
ARE LIKELY TO ACCEPT FEEDBACK.
LEADERS WITH HIGH SELF ESTEEM
CAN SEETHE BIGGER PICTURE, TO TRY TO IMPROVE.THESE LEADERS ARE SELF ASSURED
LEADERS WITH HIGH SELF ESTEEM
THEY ARE FAR MORE LIKELY TO ACCEPT INPUT FROM OTHERS BECAUSE THEY REALIZE THAT DOING SO DOESN‘T MAKE THEM A BAD LEADER
LEADERS WITH HIGH SELF ESTEEM
