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
(SSP) ???
Where is it kept and what does it outline?
Ships Security Plan
- Kept on board
- Outlines crew member duties at different security levels
- SSO is responsible under CSO to implement SSP
What is the SSAS?
Ship Security Alert System
- **Alarms shore authority **of security threat.
- Doesn’t sound on ship
An ISPS survey is coming up, what would you expect?
- Access control procedures
- SSP protected from unauthorized persons.
- Security level set correctly (set by Flag State & Port Authorities)
- All personnel aware of current level.
- Security equipment maintained
- Drills carried out regularly
- Restricted areas clearly marked
- Searches carried out when required
- Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) operational
- CSO available at all times.
- Records are maintained
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)
You are doing a ship familiarisation as a new OOW, what should you expect?
- Safety Induction
- SMS – checklist
- Documentation up to date
- Masters standing orders
- Job description
- Bridge equipment
- LSA – status of planned maintenance
- Drills - status
How would you know you are joining an MLC-compliant vessel?
- SEA
- Hours of Rest
- MLC Certificate
The STCW Code stipulates that watch-keeping personnel must take mandatory rest?
- 10 hrs of rest in any 24-hour period
- 77 hours in any 7-day period.
- Rest can be broken into 2 periods
- One rest period has to be at least 6 hours
Hours of rest for a young person:
- For a young person
- 12 consecutive hours rest in every 24 hour period
- 2 days off per week
What is in your SEA?
- Details of the ship and its owners
- A crew agreement can last up to 12 months.
- The name of the crew member
- Job description
- Salary
- Work & rest hours
- Leave
- Repatriation
- Details of how the SEA can be terminated.
What are the limitations with ECDIS?
- Overreliance
- Alarm apathy (too many alarms so they get ignored)
- SCAMIN
- Training must be generic & ‘type approved’
- ENC’s lack the whole world coverage
- Different scales for adjacent charts, may be navigating with an inappropriate range
scale. - If inputs are incorrect then the information displayed on ECDIS will be incorrect.
- Incorrect DATUM used
- ECDIS needs to be updated
- Cluttered display if on full display
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
Content of Muster Lists?
(3)
- Specify general alarm signal
- Specify action taken by crew and passengers when the alarm is sounded.
- Specify how the order to abandon ship will be given.
Shows duties assigned to crew members:
- Closing of watertight doors, fire doors, valves, scuppers, ect.
- The preparation and launching of survival craft
- The general preparations of other LSA;
- The muster of passengers;
- The use of communication equipment;
- Manning of fire teams to deal with fires;
- Special duties assigned in respect of the use of firefighting equipment and
installations.
What can you tell me about ISM?
Herald of Free Enterprize was one of many accidents that helped bring about the ISM
Code.
Caused by human error and management faults.
Which boats must comply with the ISM code?
- All commercial ships over 500 GT
- If SOLAS doesn’t apply then ISM is not mandatory
- ISM code is sometimes required by clients regardless of GT
What is ISM?
- Sets international standards for the safe management & operation of ships.
- Requires companies to document & implement clear procedures.
Three parties involved?
- Owner
- Master
- Flag State
Owner / management company:
- Produce a safety management policy to show they are managing the ship properly.
What are the objectives of the ISM Code? (PPES)
- Prevent damage to property.
- Prevent human injury or loss of life
- Prevent damage to the environment.
- Ensure safety at sea
How do you know your vessel is compliant with the ISM Code?
- Document of Compliance (DOC) (displayed)
- Safety Management Certificate (SMC) (displayed)
- Periodic audits (internal & external)
What is a Safety Management System (SMS)?
- A structured & documented system under ISM Code.
The SMS: SOCREM
- Safety & environmental policies
- Operating procedures
- Communication lines
- Reporting procedures & accidents
- Emergency procedures
- Management revies (Audits)
How would you check your LSA?
Lifebuoys monthly check:
* Correct location
* Name of the ship is clearly visible
* Port of registry is clearly visible
* Retroreflective tape is in good condition
* Paint in good condition
* Man ropes are tied on correctly and in good condition
* Check for any cracks in the plastic
* And check that batteries for lights are within their battery life
Life rafts monthly check:
* Visual check
* Serviced within the last year
* Lashed down correctly
* Pelican slip correctly fitted (manual quick release)
* HRU in date
* Weak link installed correctly
* Identification card is there
What would you have onboard to show that your ship is complying with ISPS?
ISSC, SSAS, SSO, SSP
ISSC - International ship security certificate (validity 5yrs)
SSAS - Ship Security Alert System (SSAS)
SSO – Ship Security Officer
SSP – Ship Security Plan
