OOW ORAL QUESTIONS - Sheet Flashcards
Hi Sir, Please list particulars of previous vessel:
- Name -
- Flag –
- Class -
- Length –
- GT -
- PVT/Commercial –
- Life rafts –
- Rescue boat –
- Lifejackets –
- Immersion Suits –
What is a MSN
Merchant Shipping Notices (Law)
Mandatory information, must be complied with under UK legislation
MGN?
Marine Guidance Note (not law)
Guidance on safety of life and the prevention of pollution.
MIN
Marine Information Note (not law)
Valid for a short period, relevant for a small group of people
List the 4 main IMO conventions
SOLAS – Safety of Life at Sea
MARPOL – Prevention of Pollution of the Marine Environment by Ships
STCW – Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers
MLC - Maritime Labour Convention – governed by ILO
List 5 additional IMO conventions
- Load line Convention
- Tonnage Convention
- Antifoul Convention
- SAR Convention
- COLREGS Convention
You are joining a new 2500GT ship as the 2nd Officer. Tell me what you would look for
when getting out of the taxi?
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What do you look for in the gangway inspection?
- Visual inspection bow to stern
- Condition & setup of mooring lines
- Load line – is the vessel overweight
- 24 hr Gangway watchman
- PPE and correct safety precautions for crew on the dock and on the exterior
** GANGWAY INSPECTION**
- Info found in COSWOP
- Fire plan
- Safety net
- In contact with dock
- Not more than 30 degrees
- Adequate lighting
- Non-slip surface
- Handrails
- Made fast to the vessel
- Safe working load placard
- Lifebuoy with light and line
What documents would you expect to hand over to the Master?
- SEA
- STCW
- ENG1
- COC
- GOC
- Passport
- Discharge Book
What is ISPS?
International Ship and Port Facility Security Code
For vessels over 500gt and passenger ships
Need international ship security certificate (validity 5yrs)
ISPS certificate ensures compliance with SOLAS convention chapter 11 part II
Flag State determies the security LEVEL of a vessel.
What are these levels?
MARSEC Level 1 – Normal (access control onboard)
MARSEC Level 2 – Heightened (limit access points, escort visitors)
MARSEC Level 3 – Exceptional (single access, security personal only, no deliveries)
Vessel must match port security level or higher
Need a DOS if:
- Vessels security level higher than port security level
- If port is a non ISPS facility
- Two vessel undertake an operation together - different security levels
- DOS must be kept onboard for 3 years
What is the purpose of DOS?
Determines who is responsible for what with regards to security prior
to any operations taking place.
Whar is the main aim of the ISPS Code?
- Control the access of person on board
- Monitor activity of people and cargo operation
- **Detect **security threats
- Provide a security level to the ship
- Assign roles and responsibilities for port state officers & onboard officers
What is the CSR?
- Log book – Always with ship
- Records all changes (owner, flag, name, Class, ISM)
- A copy of the CSR must stay onboard even when it transfers flag state or is sold.
- Master is responsible for the upkeep of the CSR
- Port State Control will check the CSR (routine at
What is the CSO responsible for?
Company Security Officer
- Responsible for the ship security assessment & surveys
- Ensure the ships conforms to the SSP as per ISPS
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Deals with the non-conformities
* Modifies SSP as needed
The SSO is responsibe for what?
- Ship security level 1, 2 , or 3
- Crew members carrying out security duties as per SSP
- Carrying out drills as per SSP
What are the Specifications for a Pilot Ladder?
- Information found in COSWOP
- Bottom 4 steps must be rubber
- 5th step from bottom is a
spreader (min 180cm wide)
- Can have only 8 normal steps between spreaders
- Rope made from natural fibers (UV resistant)
What is a safety contour?
It shows the defining line between safe and unsafe water.
Its setup in the ECDIS and takes into account draught, UKC, squat & HOT.
Safety Contour = Ships Draught + Squat + UKC – HOT
