Pride of York Flashcards
How many Lifebuoys is the Pride of York required to have and what type?
18 lifebuoys contructed with inherent buoyant material with an inner diameter of not less than 400mm and outer diameter not more than 800mm weighing not less than 2.5kg other than for MOB lifebuoys which shall be not less than 4kg.
At least half shall have self igniting lights and not less than 2 shall be fitted with a smoke signal. At least 1 lifebuoy on each side shall be fitted with a buoyant lifeline at least twice the height of its stowage position above water or 30m whichever is greater.
Each lifebuoy shall be marked with name of ship and port of registry.
In what situations would you call the Master?
Chapter VIII – Part 3 of The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) provides instruction and guidance for watchkeeping at sea, enumerating the circumstances when an OOW must call the Ship’s Master. Below is the list of situations, where in the Ship’s Master should be called:
In circumstances of restricted visibility
In traffic conditions that cause concerns
In case that a distress alert has been received or a distress signal has been sighted
When appear difficulties in maintaining course
When there has been observed significant difference between the latest and the expected position of the ship
On failure to sight land, a navigation mark or obtain soundings by the expected time or in case of unexpectedly land or a navigation mark is sighted and an unexpected change in soundings occurs
In case of amendments to the passage plan that require immediate approval by the Ship’s Master
In case of breakdowns of engine, propulsion machinery remote control, steering gear or problems related to essential navigational equipment, alarm or indicator
In case of any malfunctions of communications equipment or GMDSS radio
In heavy weather conditions
In case of ice or a derelict that pose navigation hazards
If security concerns arise or during emergency situations
In any cases when the situation is beyond the experience of the OOW
If there is any doubt regarding the safety of the ship, or ability to comply with regulatory requirements
What publications are mandatory on the Bridge?
International Code of Signals (IMO) IAMSAR Manual Vol.III Mariners' Handbook (UKHO) Merchant Shipping Notices, Marine Guidance Notes and Marine Information Notes (MCA) Notices to Mariners (UKHO) Notices to Mariners – Annual Summary (UKHO) Lists of Radio Signals (UKHO) Lists of Lights (UKHO) Sailing Directions (UKHO) Nautical Almanac Navigational Tables Tide Tables Tidal Stream Atlases Operating and Maintenance Instructions for Navigational Aids carried by the Ship
