Priority Demands

Question 1

When is a MATCAS Process used?

Answer 1

1. Training - WECCDs and ECCDs
2. Emergency Stations
3. Emergency Breakdowns
4. Action Stations.

Question 2

What is the form number for a Material Casualty Performa?

Answer 2

RNZN 558.

Question 3

What are the SEVEN LSS STDM checks that needs to be carried out before commencing the STDM?

Answer 3

1. Is the item in stock?
2. Can the item be repaired on board?
3. Is there a higher assembly available?
4. Is there an alternative that can be used?
5. Can the item be locally purchased?
6. If in company with another ship, can an MSR be sent and;
7. Can another item be bastardised.

Question 4

What are the FOUR Urgent Material Screen procedures and processes?

Answer 4

1. Demand (MSR = Material Screen Request)
2. Answer ( MSA = Material Screen Answer)
3. Shipping Instruction (MSD - Material Shipping Directive)
4. Confirmation receipt (MRA - Material Receipt Advice).

Question 5

What is the reference that covers all relevant info regarding to OPDEFs?

Answer 5

Ref: MI 45.6 - Maintenance and Repair (Chapter 3).

Question 6

Who pays for the OPDEFs and STDMs? (Two Answers).

Answer 6

1. The Ship - Material.
2. SCG - Freight.

Question 7

When the MATCAS process has been utilised, what actions must be taken and by whom?

Answer 7

1. Retrospective accounting action must be conducted in AMPS Department = FMMS Job & LSS = Issue.

Question 8

What are the SIX checks you should consider prior to raising an MSR?

Answer 8

1. What is the operational impact on the ship, system or current task if the port is not available.
2. The priority of the item - Established through command.
3. If any ships in company are compatible to provide the item.
4. If in company with other countries ships, can the items be transferred (eg, ITAR considerations).
5. Approximate size and weight of the item and;
6. HODs approval.

Question 9

What are the FIVE checks you should consider prior to raising an MSA?

Answer 9

1. What is the impact on the ship if the item is supplied?
2. How many are held?
3. Size and weight, plus packaging.
4. Applicable HOD recommendation for release and CO’s approval and;
5. Can the item be transferred (ITAR considerations)?