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ORIENTATION TO MARITIME PROFESSION PRELIM Flashcards

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is more on the theoretical and practical knowledge required for navigation, cargo operation, and ship maintenance and operation

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Marine Transportation

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job is to act as supervisor to the deck crew.If judged necessary, he will act as the chief mate’s go-between to the rest of the crew

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Boatswain

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IMO regulations do not designate that a Boatswain is required, but do call for at least _ on the larger cargo and passenger ships

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three able seamen

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will be called upon to perform emergency duties, such as life saving and the operation of safety equipment, and repair any damage caused to the systems on deck

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able seaman

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are generally unlicensed, but semi-skilled workers and play a major part in the unloading of cargo and containers from a ship, often by use of winches and other deck machinery.

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able seaman

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it is important that they have an awareness of how to operate and mend machinery

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able seaman

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They are also required to have training and certification for the operation and deployment of a ship’s lifeboats

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able seaman

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referred to in port as the Petty Officer of the Watch –has the job of overseeing the safety of all on board

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Deck Watch Officer

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Spotting hazards on the horizon or closer by, they will keep up communication with the ship’s commanding officer to stop situations from developing that might endanger the safety of passengers, crew or cargo

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Deck Watch Officer

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e the first to spot a situation requiring action under the Convention for Safety on the High Seas, where a search-and-rescue operation may be required

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Deck Watch Officer

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oversees the entire operations of the ship.He/she supervises the work of other officers and crew onboard.

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Captain/ Master

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Extensive experience including minimum 5 to 8 years insubordinate positions onboard ships along with all formal maritime qualifications

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Captain/ Master

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supervises the deck crew and ensures that personnel are working in coordination

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Chief Officer/ First Mate

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is also responsible for the safety of the ship and the crew

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Chief Officer/ First Mate

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Extensive experience with a minimum 5 to 8 years of experience in subordinate positions onboard ships along with a maritime qualification is required for this position

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Chief Officer/ First Mate

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is responsible for the navigation of the ship working from the bridge

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Second Officer/Second Mate

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also responsible for maintaining navigational equipment on the bridge

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Second Officer/Second Mate

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A formal maritime qualification along with a minimum 3 to 5years of experience in subordinate positions onboard ships is required for this position

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Second Officer/Second Mate

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responsible for the safety of the ship and the crew

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Third Officer/Third Mate

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A formal maritime qualification along with a minimum 2 to 3of years of experience in subordinate positions on board ships is required

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Third Officer/Third Mate

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undertakes the responsibilities for maintenance of lifeboats and fire-fighting and signal equipment

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Third Officer/Third Mate

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Directly reporting to First Mate, he/she acts as a foreman of the unlicensed deck crew

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Boatswain

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A senior Able Seaman is usually considered for this position

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Boatswain

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works as a watch stander or a day worker, depending on the requirement on the ship.

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Able Seaman

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When the ship is not moving, he may be asked to perform security related watches.

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Able Seaman

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A Merchant Mariner’s Document (MMD) is a must for this position

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Able Seaman

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is an entry-level position in the deck department

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Ordinary Seaman

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performs various general duties within the deck department.

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Ordinary Seaman

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His duties include taking care of general needs of the crew and guarding the ship while in port

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Ordinary Seaman

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provides assistance in various duties on a merchant ship, such as maintenance and minor repair duties

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Cadet / apprentice officer

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This level is necessary for further career development in deck department

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Cadet / apprentice officer

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This is the entry-level position that requires no previous working experience

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Cadet / apprentice officer

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A graduate of BSMT program may find careers in: MaritimeIndustry

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  1. Ship building and repair, 2.Ship operations and management, Port operations and management, Ship surveying and inspection, Offshore industry
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A graduate of BSMT program may find careers in Maritime Education and Training

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(Maritime Schools)MHEI, (Training Center)MTC

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A graduate of BSMT program may find careers in GovernmenT

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PhilippineNavy, PhilippineCoast Guard, MaritimeIndustry Authority

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The field of study is focused on the specialized knowledge of both theoretical and practical marine and mechanical engineering

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Marine Engineering

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course is filled with laboratory and workshop training to be able to have hands-on knowledge of dismantling and maintenance of machines on ships

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Marine Engineering

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a merchant ship is responsible for all maintenance and repairs of engines, electric motors, pumps, winches and other mechanical and electrical equipment

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Engine Department

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Marine Engineering Job Positions

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Chief Engineer, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Engineer,Trainee Engineer, Chief Mechanic, Mechanic,Fitter, Oiler, Wiper and Engine Utility Man

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oversees the entire operations of the engine department

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Chief Engineer

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is responsible for operations and maintenance work of all engineering equipment throughout the ship. He/she reports to the captain of the ship

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Chief Engineer

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Extensive experience with minimum 5 to 8years in subordinate positions on board ships is required for this position

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Chief Engineer

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They are responsible for maintenance and repair of all electrical and mechanical equipment within the engine room and other areas of the ship

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First, Second, Third Engineer

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Extensive experience with minimum 4 to 6years

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1st engineer

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second engineer work experience

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2nd engineer

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third engineer work experience

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3rd engineer

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assists senior engineers in carrying out daily maintenance and repair works within the engine room

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Trainee Engineer

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No prior experience is required for this position but a diploma from a maritime school is a must.

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Trainee Engineer

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lubricates moving components of the engines and their auxiliary equipment and monitors the condition and oil level in the engines

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Oiler

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is responsible for daily maintenance and minor repairs of all mechanical equipment onboard the ship

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Fitter

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is responsible for general duties within the engine department such as cleaning of engine room and various tools and equipment.

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Wiper

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This position has a possibility of promotion toFitter

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Wiper

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provides assistance in various duties on a merchant ship, such as maintenance and minor repair duties.This level is necessary for further career development in engine department

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Cadet / apprentice engineer

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is how the person looks

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Physical attributes of a person

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The attributes of a person is usually considered a person’s

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personality

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is defined as a quality or characteristic of a person, place or thing. Intelligence, charm and a sense of humor

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Attribute

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‘are how you are built and what you look like (your appearance)

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physical attributes

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They include height, weight, build, skin color, hair color, and other characteristics

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physical attributes

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Important quality of an effective leader is to be a

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role model

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kind of person that every one else looks up to and wants to be like

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role model

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carry themselves at all times, even when no one is watching, as if everyone was watching

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Effective leaders

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are those who make better choices and decisions than others, more often than not and chose to lead by example

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Leaders

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can play a role in defining how you are treated

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physical characteristics

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this will help prime you to embrace larger changes in the future, adapting more quickly and becoming a more positive asset to your company

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Build your adaptability

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Identify your strengths and skills, and use them in your daily work as much as possible. Knowing that you’re good at what you’re doing will make you naturally more energized and confident. Identify your weaknesses and work on correcting them. Don’t focus on them, but accept and consciously take steps to improve those things to feel empowered and, yes, confident

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Exude confidence

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Today’s employers are looking for employees with the potential for continuous development, particularly if the acquired knowledge and skills can be useful across job roles. You may assume that you know how to learn. It’s true; we’re learning all the time. However, to hone the skill of learning, you have to evaluate each new piece of information to assess its value to your bank of knowledge before deciding whether to keep it.Consciously curating your knowledge leaves room for more meaningful learning; doing this regularly will help you to continuously develop and become invaluable to employers

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Learn to learn

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To become more proactive, never stop innovating. Ideas are the currency of today’s workplace, and the people who are constantly thinking of new solutions and more effective practices are the ones who will get the next promotion. You can work up to constant innovation, starting with making the conscious effort to always do a bit more than necessary in highly visible ways

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Initiate initiative:

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Remember and embrace this simple equation: obstacles equal opportunities. Work on making a habit of turning a challenge into an opportunity to conquer, and you’ll build your resiliency to near-unbreakable levels

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Bounce back:

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Optimism is almost tangible in its value to morale. To maximize your optimism, learn to ask yourself questions throughout the day. For example, replace “My boss is in a horrible mood. He must hate me.” into “My boss is struggling today. How can I use my skill set to help?”Give yourself a break, and while you’re at it, give other people a break. Focus on what you possess that can improve a situation rather than focusing on how bad the situation is

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Look on the bright side

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To direct authoritatively

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COMMAND

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imply authority and usually some degree of formality and impersonality.

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COMMAND

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It is an order that you have to follow, as long as the person who gives it has authority over you

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COMMAND

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two types of commands used

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preparatory commands and commands of execution

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describes and specifies what is required

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preparatory command

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are given with rising voice inflection

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preparatory commands

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calls into action what has been prescribed

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command of execution

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type of organizational form or structure on board the ship

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hierarchical structure

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is responsible for the safe and economical operation of the vessel in compliance with applicable regulations.

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captain, or master,

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He or she is ultimately responsible for the safety of hundreds, or sometimes even thousands of passengers

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captain

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expected to possess managerial and leadership skills in addition to competence in navigation, seamanship and docking procedures

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captain

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Responsible for safe loading, stowage, carriage and discharge of cargo

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Chief Mate-(also called ‘Chief Officer’

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Responsible for deck maintenance, ensuring all equipment is maintained in good working order

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Chief Mate-(also called ‘Chief Officer’

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Supervises deck personnel, promotes safety, and performs administrative duties

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Chief Mate-(also called ‘Chief Officer’

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Assumes responsibility for standing a navigation and cargo watch.

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Second Mate (also called ‘Second Officer’)

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Responsible for ensuring all bridge equipment is in good working order, and all necessary charts and publications are onboard and corrected through the latest N.M. Plans deck maintenance, maintains appropriate records/logs, submits reports, assists the Master in all aspects of voyage planning and communications.

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Second Mate (also called ‘Second Officer’)

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Upkeep of navigational charts and publications

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Second Mate (also called ‘Second Officer’)

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Assumes responsibility for a navigation and cargo watch

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Third Mate or Third Officer

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Responsible for ensuring all fire-fighting and safety equipment is inspected and maintained in good working order

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Third Mate or Third Officer

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Primary medical officer-responsible for rendering first aid and ensuring adequate medical supplies available. Maintains proper medical logs and safety maintenance records

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Third Mate or Third Officer

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The technical manager of the vessel.

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Chief Engineer

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Stands watch in the engine room as necessary and during all maneuverings

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Chief Engineer

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Oversees the operation, maintenance and repairs of the vessel. Assigns and performs duties as necessary to ensure the engine room is a safe working environment in operational readiness

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Chief Engineer

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One of the most important positions in the hierarchy level of maritime professionals working on the ship

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2nd ENGINEER

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job is not only limited to carry out his own duties but also to look after the entire operation of the engine room and other technical aspects of the ship

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2nd ENGINEER

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provides utmost assistance to the Chief engineer for running the ship efficiently

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2nd ENGINEER

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Performs sea and port watch keeping

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3RD ENGINEER

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Maintains the Boiler and performs CoolerWater Test

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3RD ENGINEER

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Monitors all pump lines, provision reefer, emergency pump lines and ship‘s spare and stores

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3RD ENGINEER

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Reports to the upkeep of the steam boiler and associated auxiliaries, refrigerating equipment and other machinery assigned by the ChiefEngineer

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3RD ENGINEER

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Manages fuel consumption

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3RD ENGINEER

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He should check the inventory and location of all purifier and compressor spares

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4th ENGINEER

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He should check Inventory and location of pumps spares and tools

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4th ENGINEER

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He should check running hours and maintenance schedule of his designated machinery

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4th ENGINEER

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He should check general condition of machinery and special procedure for operation.

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4th ENGINEER

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The international shipping industry is responsible for the carriage of around

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90% of world trade

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continues to expand, bringing benefits for consumers across the world through competitive freight costs. Thanks to the growing efficiency of shipping as a mode of transport and increased economic liberalisation, the prospects for the industry‘s further growth continue to be strong

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Seaborne trade

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There are _ merchant ships trading internationally, transporting every kind of cargo

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over 50,000

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The world fleet is registered in _ nations, and manned by over a million seafarers of virtually every nationality.

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over 150

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Ships are technically sophisticated, high value assets (larger hi-tech vessels can cost_ to build)

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over US $200million

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the operation of merchant ships generates an estimated annual income of _ in freight rates

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over half a trillion US Dollars

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is the biggest supplier of ratings

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Philippines

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biggest supplier of officers

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China

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five largest supply countries for all seafarers(officers and ratings

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China, the Philippines, Indonesia, the RussianFederation and Ukraine

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This indicates that the demand for officers has increased by around _

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24.1%

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demand for ratings has increased by around _

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1.0%

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indicates that the industry and relevant stakeholders should not expect there to be an abundant supply of qualified and competent seafarers without concerted efforts and measures to address key manpower issues, through promotion of careers at sea, enhancement of maritime education and training worldwide, addressing the retention of seafarers

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Future outlook

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Knowledge of human behavior is necessary in this line of work as well as performance and what motivates fellow crew members.

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Psychology:

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You must have knowledge of the various procedures and principles for training crew, recruitment and selection, the compensation and benefits, certain labor negotiations and relations, as well as information systems

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Personnel and Human Resources:

119
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You should have knowledge of all the tools and machines that might be used on board, including how they are designed, used, repaired, and maintained

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Mechanical:

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working on board a ship requires a fair amount of stamina and physical fitness. Some vessels are massive in size and require a seafarer to be in top shape in order to work on them. There are stairs that need to betaken to the deck, engine room, etc., also, the temperatures may be uncomfortable at times and a person must have a certain level of tolerance to be able to withstand these

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Fit & Hardworking

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independence and ability to react quickly and effectively

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think on your feet

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A seafarer often encounters unconventional circumstances and may face difficult situations such as bad weather, a technical problem on the ship, equipment failure, an emergency or even a pirate attack.

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Agility

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While a seafarer must be a go-getter and possess good leadership qualities in order to progress in his career, he must also be able to take instruction and bean

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effective team player

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Qualities Seafarers Must Possess to be Successful

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Fit & Hardworking, 2. Agility 3. Mentally sound 4. Tolerance & Adaptability 5. Leader & Team Player

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characteristics which combine to make the perfect seafarer.

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Hunger, Boldness, Adaptability, Think on Your Feet, Good Command of English, Leadership, Effective Team Player, Loyalty

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is a key element in succeeding in the seafaring career.

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Hunger

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is what makes a candidate go ̳all out‘ – to obtain and retain the job. A drive to keep on learning and growing shapes seafarers

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Hunger

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Seafaring is not for the shy, intimidated and fearful

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boldness

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A seafarer needs to possess courage and _ as the job requires stepping out of the comfort zone –rather often

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boldness

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Seafarers work with varying cultures and must be willing and able to adapt to connect and work effectively

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Adaptability

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A seafarer needs to be independent and able to respond fast and well.

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Think on Your Feet

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is another valued trait as seafarers have to lead and solve problems. The ability to thrive under pressure, is key too

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Leadership

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A collaborative spirit is vital in order to work effectively on board a ship that consists of co-workers with various responsibilities and ranks

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Effective Team Player

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is another aspect which CaptainLee values – to the company, to crew mates, to the ship, and to yourself

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Loyalty

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is pivotal to the security of the ship

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ISPS watch

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What is more on the theoretical and practical knowledge required for navigation, cargo operation, and ship maintenance and operation

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Marine Transportation

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What positions in the government might a BSMT graduate be eligible for?

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Maritime Industry Authority

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What will help prime you to embrace larger changes in the future?

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Build your adaptability

139
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According to IMO requirements, at least the bigger cargo and passenger ships must be manned by?

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Three able seamen

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The habit of turning a challenge into an opportunity to conquer, and you’ll build your resiliency to near unbreakable levels.

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bounce back

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He will acts as the go-between to the rest of the crew.

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Boatswain

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Who is responsible for daily maintenance and minor repairs of all mechanical equipment onboard the ship?

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Fitter

143
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Physical attributes of a person have usually considered a person s what?

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Personality

144
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He/she supervises the work of other officers and crew onboard.

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Master

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The type of individual that everyone else admires and aspires to be li

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Model

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A command is given with rising voice inflection.

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Preparatory

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Who is the technical manager on board ship?

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Chief Engineer

148
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It is an order that you have to follow, as long as the person who gives it has authority over you.

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Command

149
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What type of organizational form or structure is on board the ship?

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Hierarchical structure

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A command is given with calls into action,

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execution

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how many merchant ships trading internationally, transporting every kind of cargo.

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Over 50, 000

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A captain is expected to possess managerial and leadership skills in addition to competence in what?

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Navigation, seamanship, and docking procedures

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This continues to expand, bringing benefits for consumers across the world through competitive freight costs

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Seaborn Trade

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What percentage of global trade is transported by the international shipping sector

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90%

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What are the two types of commands used?

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Preparatory commands and commands of execution

156
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Ships are technically sophisticated, high-value assets that larger hi-tech vessels can cost over.

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US$200 million to build

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It is a quality of seafarer that has a fair amount of stamina and physical fitness

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Fit and Hard working

158
Q

How many nations are registered on the world fleet?

A

Over 150

159
Q

Every time you work on a ship, you need to possess a wide range of skills to assure the:

A

Safety

160
Q

Listed below, are characteristics that combine to make the perfect seafarer except for a:

A

Timid

161
Q

What can this imply for seafarers who routinely spend extended amounts of time away from home?

A

Anxiety

162
Q

Whose nation provides the most ratings to the maritime industry?

A

Philippines

163
Q

What is the demand for seafaring officers globally?

A

24.1%

164
Q

What type of knowledge is necessary for this line of work as well as performance and what motivates fellow crew members?

A

Psychology

First Semester (BSMT) (22 decks)

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