Points To Review

Question 1

Contents of Ship Security Plan

Answer 1

-Measures against harmful agents or items
-Identification of restricted areas
-Action in event of ISPS breach incl. evac
-Procedures for reporting
-Points of contact +24hr numbers
-Method and Frequency of testing of SSAS
-Personnel duties in event of ISPS breach
-Controls employed in response to elevating MARSEC levels

Question 2

The master had to be signed off due to a MEDEVAC. How do you sign on?

Answer 2

Note in the Official Logbook
Inform DPA
Re-adjust watch arrangements with the manning you have
Contact MCA for a dispensation due to going under safe manning due to the emergency

Question 3

Assignment of freeboard

Answer 3

Using the TABULATED FREEBOARD contained in text of Loadline Convention for design of ship (A/B)

ACCOUNTING for Conditions of Assignment for freeboard reductions as necessary (B-60/B-100) such as; superstructure, bow height, L/D ratio, sheer profile

Question 4

SEC Survey - Prep

Answer 4

Verification of all respective equipment carried under SOLAS II-2, III and V all present and correct.

Charts, publications, records all up-to-date (DOES NOT INCLUDE GMDSS LOG)

Question 5

Loadline Survey Prep

Answer 5

ACCESS
HATCHES
OPENINGS TO MACH SPACES
MANHOLE COVERS
VENT CLOSERS
AIR PIPE CAPS
NON-RETURN VALVES
DEADLIGHTS FOR PORTHOLES
FREEING PORTS
BULWARKS AND GUARDRAILS
LIFELINES if necessary
CLEAN UP HULL MARKS

Question 6

Conduct of Safety Officer Inspection

Answer 6

At least every three months

MoSA+SM
- Means of access; safe, unobstructed & well-lit
- If unsafe, has the accessway been blocked and signposted appropriately?
- Have any fixtures or fittings that may pose a hazard been identified, marked or cushioned?
- Are guardrails in place and secure?
- Openings - fenced or otherwise protected
- Ladders in use - properly secure and at a safe angle?

Environment
- Safe to enter
- Lighting adequate?
- No detritus
- Ventilation adequate?
- Tools, stores, loose gear tidied away?
- DGs stored safely?

Conditions
- Guarding of machinery
- Safe Operating Instructions displayed
- PtWs used appropriately
- Correct PPE
- Safety signage
- Supervision of tasks where necessary
- Evidence of defects

General
- All faults from prior inspections rectified
- Safety suggestions welcomed
- Best practice being followed
- Regulatory and company procedures followed?