OOD Exam

Question 1

1. Although you have yet to take the ‘weight’, what are some preparations you would make before taking over the duty?

Answer 1

1. When approaching the Ship for work take note of the state of the upper decks, lines, fenders, flag hoists, shore connections etc, also the state of the wharf and surrounding areas.
   Note the dress and bearing of gangway staff, also be aware of oncoming dutywatch (ensure all are aware of their responsibilities).
   Check vehicle log, know what movements are necessary – know CO’s movements.
   Confirm all paperwork / logs have been signed by offgoing personnel – recall lists up to date.
   Be happy with handover details – NFS, engineering state, harbour movements, DC State, shore/ship services, work to be completed by both dutywatch and contractors.

Question 2

2. The time is 0740, where are you expected to be at this time?

Answer 2

2. Dutywatch muster at RAS Stn ? each morning, the OOD is to be present. This ensures the dutywatch know who they are reporting to. It is an excellent opportunity to check that they are all aware of their responsibilities in an emergency. Also a good chance to brief DSS on work to be completed / welding sentries etc and general expectations.

Question 3

3. At your dutywatch muster, AB Sly tells you her boyfriend is sick and she needs the day off. What is your response? After dealing with her you brief your dutywatch (how many?). What do you include in your brief?

Answer 3

AB Sly: Is her boyfriend her recognised NOK? If not she has little recourse for compassionate / careers leave, however if she has organised a replacement who is present then have them sign a change of duty chit and the OOD can approve it – must go through department regulator.
Suggest she call him a few times from work if no leave is approved. Confer with HOD during working week. If the boyfriend is in a critical condition ensure she has arranged an ambulance and appropriate care for him.

Dutywatch Brief: - gangway staff are to remain sharp and alert and wear the same rig

• work to be completed that day
• required to provide berthing party to Newcastle at 0900, all are to be in the same rig and on the wharf by 0845, 1 x LS to take charge (FB4 bows south)
• Admirals barge at 1230, piping party required
• Expect to refuel during forenoon fuel lighter to be alongside at 0930 – standby pipes
• Lastly confirm everyone is aware of responsibilities in DC emergencies and rounds requirements.
• Ask if there are any questions?

Question 4

4. It is now 0805 and the handover has begun. List the information you expect to be advised of at this brief.

Answer 4

4. I would expect to follow the handover sheet in the OOD file.
   - DC state / watertight integrity (MBLO discs)
   - Engineering state / ship shore services
   - NFS
   - CO’s requirements and movements
   - Vehicle bookings
   - Harbour movements / ceremonial (visitors to ship)
   - Lines and fenders
   - Dutywatch work / incoming stores
   - Personnel under punishment
   - Fuelling / diving (us and other ships in vicinity)
   - Senior ship – sunrise / sunset and tides
   - Any significant occurrences during last duty.

Question 5

5. How do you accept responsibility for your duty and the ship?

Answer 5

5. “I have the Ship” and note in the Ships log for offgoing OOD to sign.

Question 6

6. List your initial reactions that you would take upon taking the ship.

Answer 6

See the CO and find out his requirements and movements.
Conduct rounds of the Ship (including the state of the wharf).
Make sure the gangway and gangway staff are presentable and clear of any obstructions.

Question 7

7. What is the combination to the OOD Safe? What would you expect to find there? Where is the OOD safe?

Answer 7

7. Combo:
   Location: Wardroom
   Contents: cab charges, money (when required), submarine cards.

Question 8

8. It is now 0900, what is about to happen? Where would you position yourself to have the best appreciation of the situation? What ceremonial is required? What reference would give you this information?

Answer 8

8. HMAS Newcastle departs FB 4 to sea. Flagshift COMFLOT to Newcastle for 24 hrs, therefor she is senior (otherwise check the bridge card for seniority). QMA and myself on the STBD bridgewing for ceremonial.
   Ceremonial: we pipe the still (Newcastle bridge approx 1 cable (200 yards))
   “Face to port/stbd Commodore Flotillas”
   Newcastle will pipe the still “HMAS SUCCESS” (they will be at SSD)
   Newcastle pipes the carry on
   We pipe the carry on.
   For references check AF Memo’s etc in OOD file and handy billy, RANCP 5, ABR 5016 and 1854B, MARORDS.

Question 9

9. You receive a call from the gangway that the refuelling barge is inbound. Whom should you inform? What other actions do you undertake before signing the approval to fuel chit?

Answer 9

9. Inform DSS for berthing party and the I/C of the fuelling party. Also tell the CO, MEO and LCO.
   As OOD check RADHAZ for fuelling, flag Bravo’s, Pipes for “No smoking x3, no naked lights, no mobile phones, fuelling in progress” etc every 15 minutes – delegate to QM to control. Scuppers closed, fuel leak kits available. Ensure I/C of party has personnel at all points and that comms is tested and correct for all personnel.

Question 10

10. Fuelling has commenced. What areas should you be checking during refuelling? What pipe is made during fueling and how often? What flags are flying? Although not required at FBE, what additional flags could be flown informing other shipping of your activity and their responsibilities?

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Question 11

11. At 1030, ABET Docker asks for clearance to work on the 1007 F aerial. What do you tell him? What do you sign to allow him to go aloft? Whom do you inform? What flag hoist is required? List some safety precautions to be made for man aloft.

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Question 12

12. At 1100 refuelling is completed and the barge departs, what restrictions can now be lifted?

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Question 13

13. At 1115 you here two pips on a Bosun’s Call over the main broadcast. What does this mean?

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Question 14

14. At the gangway the QM points out that a Commodore is walking along the wharf. As he passes the ship what ceremonial is required?

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Question 15

15. Whilst standing at the gangway the Buffer asks if the BM’s can use a Jason pistol to remove some paint from 04 Deck. What is your answer? Why? What is the reference for determining levels of noise pollution at FBE?

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Question 16

16. At 1230 you are relaxing with a brew after lunch. Your stomach lurches as you realise what you have forgotten. Where should you be? Why? Who should you have with you? What ceremonial is required, and what is the pipe made?

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Question 17

17. Luckily you survived this one. As you resume your brew, the OOD from SYDNEY informs you that divers will be working on her screw at 1315. What do you do? (It’s always busy over meal hours!)

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Question 18

18. It is 1400 and the OOD in NEWCASTLE rings to inform you that they will be radiating on SPS55 for the next hour. What is your response and what actions would you take?

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Question 19

19. It is now 1530 and you instruct the QM to pipe keyboard, what are your responsibilities?

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Question 20

20. Whilst at the gangway you notice amongst the libertymen AB Docker wearing a singlet and tom jeans. What do you tell him? What do you consider to be the minimum standard of dress for libertymen?

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Question 21

21. Keyboard is correct and leave piped. Who mustered the keyboard? What actions do you take now?

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Question 22

22. Describe your end of work rounds. What are you looking for? Name 10 security/ restricted access compartments on board SUCCESS.

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Question 23

23. Whilst conducting rounds you note that the door to the Ops room is locked. Where else could the Ops room be accessed from? What other security compartments could be accessed in this area?

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Question 24

24. What musters would you do during your completion of work rounds (if you haven’t done these already)

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Question 25

25. At completion of rounds you are pleased to note that all security compartments are locked. What would be your reaction if you found one open? What would you do if you discovered a security breach? Where could you look to determine your initial reactions?

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Question 26

26. At 1700 you here the pipe, “Smoke, Smoke, Smoke. Smoke detected Paint store.” Where do you go? What is your initial pipe? What repair base would you activate?

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Question 27

27. Luckily the smoke was caused by an A class fire in a rubbish bin and was extinguished with hand held fire fighting appliances. Name two such appliances onboard. Who would advise you of possible de smoking options?

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Question 28

28. Feeling pleased with themselves, some members of dutywatch request a beer issue. Is this permissible?

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Question 29

29. At what time are evening rounds? Who accompanies you on these rounds and describe the route. What are you inspecting during these rounds? What books do you sign upon completion of these rounds?

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Question 30

30. You are on the gangway at 2025. It is a clear, romantically moonlit night. The last line is about to be slipped for NEWCASTLE’s departure, what do you remember to do just in time to save embarrassment for the ship?

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Question 31

31. The rest of the evening is uneventful and you go to bed at the completion of 2300 rounds. At 0400 you are woken to be informed that one of your sailors is causing problems at the gangway. You arrive at the gangway to find a belligerent and exceedingly drunk AB Docker. You notice that his speech is slurred and he has trouble standing. Where would you send this sailor? What actions/precautions would you take to ensure his safety? Whom would you inform in the morning?

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Question 32

32. The rest of the morning passes without incident and after the dutywatch muster you await colours. What rig should be worn by sailors involved in colours? The QM asks if SUCCESS is required to pipe and ring her bell. What is your answer? Why?

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Question 33

33. At handover what pertinent points would you hand over to the oncoming OOD? have you seen the CO yet?

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