Operational Flashcards
Actions to be taken when you’ve been given instructions to join a new ship
Get your SEA
Join well rested
Check gangway
ISPS
Assess general condition
Have cargo status explained
Run through of stab programme
Charter party details
Any upcoming surveys
Name LSA equipment required for class 7 for a vessel
Lifeboat on each side
Life rafts
Epirb
3x handheld vhfs
2x sarts
Lifebuoys
Life jackets for all pax
Line throwing apparatus
Immersion suits
12 rocket flares
How do you prepare for dry dock?
Exchange info like shell expansion plan.
Organise work/surveys.
Enter at correct trim.
Toolbox talk for all crew
What are the things to ask as CM on a new vessel?
Vessels condition
Stability instrument walkthrough
Any surveys & certs
What’s the cargo condition
What’s the planned passage.
Any crew issues?
SMS & official handover form
How much oxygen, flammable gases, carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulphide can be present in a space
O2 = at least 20%
Flammable gases = 0%
Carbon monoxide = less than 100ppm
Hydrogen sulphide = 10ppm
Define what an enclosed space is?
Hazardous areas which are not intended for continuous worker occupation
What must an enclosed space rescue equipment include?
Lifting sling
Tripod and hoist
Stretcher and rescue harness
Source of oxygen
SCBA & PPE
Rescue procedure
Means of communication
How many life buoys must a vessel have?
Under 100m = 8
100-150m = 10
150-200 = 12
200+ = 14
What things are to be checked in weekly lifebuoy inspection?
Any signs of damage
Any ingress of water
Check markings
Expiry dates
Lifeline conditions
Solas tape in good order
Signage nearby in good order
What’s your last vessel and its details
UKD bluefin, trailing suction hoper dredger.
Length 98m width 18m
Displacement 2456
Loaded draught 5.995m
How often are gangways inspected?
Monthly maintenance
Yearly examination
5 yearly load test
Things to be concerned about for a planned passage (as chief)
Load line zones
Departure and arrival draught
Expected weather
Ballast water
Waste management
Hours of work
What type of tests are done to lifeboat breaks?
Annual testing, apply abruptly when not at full lowering speed.
5 year operational, boat lowered with weight 1.1x mad load
How do you go about an off load release test?
Position boat fully waterborne
Operate off old bear
Reset gear
Recover
How do you go about an on-load release test?
Bot partially in water
Operate on load release gear
Reset on-load release gear
Examine gear to ensure fully reset
Info to exchange with dry dock before heading in
Docking plan
Shell expansion plan
Things to do to prepare for entering dry dock?
Go in lightship
Tool box talk with crew
Prep and organise surveys and major works
What are the documents to check for new onjoining crew
Coc/cec
Medical cert
STCWs
SEA
English speaking test
What is the critical instant and critical period?
Instant isomemt the keel plate touches the blocks
Periods is once it touches the blocks until fully on the blocks
What is the critical instant and critical period?
Instant isomemt the keel plate touches the blocks
Periods is once it touches the blocks until fully on the blocks
What would your preps be for pilot boarding?
All preps as per imo resolution 1045. Such as light, lifeboat, radio comms
On the bridge make sure pilot card ready, the master pilot exchange is ready
How often are pilot ladders subject to strength tests?
Every 30 months
Which door gases should an atmosphere tester measure levels of?
Oxygen
Flammable gases
Carbon monoxide
Hydrogen sulphide
What is tested in a daily GMDSS test?
Internal DSC test
Voltage of batteries
Printers
What is tested on a weekly GMDSS test?
Proper operation of DSC when in range of a coast station on 2187.5 kHz
What is tested on the monthly GMDSS checks?
Batteries electrolyte level & specific gravity.
Antennas are visually checked for damage.
Epirb and sart operational tests.
What is the parts per million for fresh water storage and what ppm would a super chlorination be?
0.2ppm for normal and 50ppm for cleaning.
Whats included in a ballast water management plan?
Vessels particulars
Vessels plans
Sampling points
Operation of ballast system
Safety procedures
Procedures for disposal of sediments
Record keeping
What is a D1 exchange?
Full exchange of ballast water. Makes sure no ballast water from the departure port reaches destination port.
Swapping harbour water for sea water.
What’s the d1 standard for water exchange?
As far from nearest land as possible at least 50nautical miles and a sea depth of at least 200m.
What’s a D2 ballast water treatment?
Requires the utilisation of ballast water treatment systems to kill invasive species.
What are Ballast water treatment methods
Mechanical, physical & chemical
What amount of ballast must be replaced to meet standards?
95% by volume
What’s an official act of gross misconduct?
Assault,
Damage to ship or property.
Theft.
Possession of weapons.
Possession of drugs.
Breach of drug and alcohol.
AWOL
smuggling.
Asleep on duty.
