Operational

Question 1

Actions to be taken when you’ve been given instructions to join a new ship

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Name LSA equipment required for class 7 for a vessel

Answer 2

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

Question 3

How do you prepare for dry dock?

Answer 3

Exchange info like shell expansion plan.
Organise work/surveys.
Enter at correct trim.
Toolbox talk for all crew

Question 4

What are the things to ask as CM on a new vessel?

Answer 4

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

Question 5

How much oxygen, flammable gases, carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulphide can be present in a space

Answer 5

O2 = at least 20%

Flammable gases = 0%

Carbon monoxide = less than 100ppm

Hydrogen sulphide = 10ppm

Question 6

Define what an enclosed space is?

Answer 6

Hazardous areas which are not intended for continuous worker occupation

Question 7

What must an enclosed space rescue equipment include?

Answer 7

Lifting sling
Tripod and hoist
Stretcher and rescue harness
Source of oxygen
SCBA & PPE
Rescue procedure
Means of communication

Question 8

How many life buoys must a vessel have?

Answer 8

Under 100m = 8
100-150m = 10
150-200 = 12
200+ = 14

Question 9

What things are to be checked in weekly lifebuoy inspection?

Answer 9

Any signs of damage
Any ingress of water
Check markings
Expiry dates
Lifeline conditions
Solas tape in good order
Signage nearby in good order

Question 10

What’s your last vessel and its details

Answer 10

UKD bluefin, trailing suction hoper dredger.
Length 98m width 18m
Displacement 2456
Loaded draught 5.995m

Question 11

How often are gangways inspected?

Answer 11

Monthly maintenance

Yearly examination

5 yearly load test

Question 12

Things to be concerned about for a planned passage (as chief)

Answer 12

Load line zones
Departure and arrival draught
Expected weather
Ballast water
Waste management
Hours of work

Question 13

What type of tests are done to lifeboat breaks?

Answer 13

Annual testing, apply abruptly when not at full lowering speed.

5 year operational, boat lowered with weight 1.1x mad load

Question 14

How do you go about an off load release test?

Answer 14

Position boat fully waterborne
Operate off old bear
Reset gear
Recover

Question 15

How do you go about an on-load release test?

Answer 15

Bot partially in water
Operate on load release gear
Reset on-load release gear
Examine gear to ensure fully reset

Question 16

Info to exchange with dry dock before heading in

Answer 16

Docking plan

Shell expansion plan

Question 17

Things to do to prepare for entering dry dock?

Answer 17

Go in lightship
Tool box talk with crew
Prep and organise surveys and major works

Question 18

What are the documents to check for new onjoining crew

Answer 18

Coc/cec
Medical cert
STCWs
SEA
English speaking test

Question 19

What is the critical instant and critical period?

Answer 19

Instant isomemt the keel plate touches the blocks

Periods is once it touches the blocks until fully on the blocks

Question 20

What is the critical instant and critical period?

Answer 20

Instant isomemt the keel plate touches the blocks

Periods is once it touches the blocks until fully on the blocks

Question 21

What would your preps be for pilot boarding?

Answer 21

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

Question 22

How often are pilot ladders subject to strength tests?

Answer 22

Every 30 months

Question 23

Which door gases should an atmosphere tester measure levels of?

Answer 23

Oxygen
Flammable gases
Carbon monoxide
Hydrogen sulphide

Question 24

What is tested in a daily GMDSS test?

Answer 24

Internal DSC test
Voltage of batteries
Printers

Question 25

What is tested on a weekly GMDSS test?

Answer 25

Proper operation of DSC when in range of a coast station on 2187.5 kHz

Question 26

What is tested on the monthly GMDSS checks?

Answer 26

Batteries electrolyte level & specific gravity.
Antennas are visually checked for damage.
Epirb and sart operational tests.

Question 27

What is the parts per million for fresh water storage and what ppm would a super chlorination be?

Answer 27

0.2ppm for normal and 50ppm for cleaning.

Question 28

Whats included in a ballast water management plan?

Answer 28

Vessels particulars
Vessels plans
Sampling points
Operation of ballast system
Safety procedures
Procedures for disposal of sediments
Record keeping

Question 29

What is a D1 exchange?

Answer 29

Full exchange of ballast water. Makes sure no ballast water from the departure port reaches destination port.
Swapping harbour water for sea water.

Question 30

What’s the d1 standard for water exchange?

Answer 30

As far from nearest land as possible at least 50nautical miles and a sea depth of at least 200m.

Question 31

What’s a D2 ballast water treatment?

Answer 31

Requires the utilisation of ballast water treatment systems to kill invasive species.

Question 32

What are Ballast water treatment methods

Answer 32

Mechanical, physical & chemical

Question 33

What amount of ballast must be replaced to meet standards?

Answer 33

95% by volume

Question 34

What’s an official act of gross misconduct?

Answer 34

Assault,
Damage to ship or property.
Theft.
Possession of weapons.
Possession of drugs.
Breach of drug and alcohol.
AWOL
smuggling.
Asleep on duty.