Saftey & ISM Flashcards
Introduction to the ISM Code:
What is the DPA?
Designated Person Ashore
There position is ensure that the vessel is provided with sufficient support to comply with the SMS and operate safely
Point of contact in emergencies
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What is the full title of the ISM Code?
International Management Code for the Safe operation of ships and for the pollution prevention
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Which equivalent code applies to shore facilities?
Port Marine Safety Code
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True or false: only the master has access to the DPA?
False
All crew have the right to contact the DPA if they believe issues are not being dealt with appropriately
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What are the three key objectives of the ISM Code?
- To provide for safe working practices and safe working environment
- To assess all identified risks and establish safeguards
- To continuously improve safety management and underpinning skills
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What is the aim of the SMS?
To ensure the safety of the ship, its personnel and the protection of the marine environment, as well as compliance with national and international regulations
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Who is the publisher of COSWAP
MCA
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What is the purpose of a strong safety culture onboard?
To promote a proactive approach to safety and pollution prevention through shared values, attitudes and practice
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How does a strong safety culture contribute to the accident prevention and overall ship safety?
It encourages open communication, proactive hazard identification and continuous improvement, reducing accidents and improving safety
To promote a proactive safety approach to safety and pollution prevention through shared values, attitudes and practice
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What are the key elements of a positive safety culture in the maritime industry?
Management commitment, personal involvement, clear communication, continuous monitoring and learning from incidents
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Is COSWAP mandatory?
It is mandatory for UK vessels to carry a copy but the guidance that it contains is just that, guidance
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Why is it important for seafarers to follow best practices as outlined in the SMS and COSWAP?
It ensures safety of crew, ship and environment, minimize accidents and injuries, and promotes compliance with regulations and guidelines
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How many people must work onboard a vessel for a safety officer to be appointed?
Five or more
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Who appoints safety representatives?
The crew
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Who appoints the safety officer?
The company or the master as the company representative
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When a safety officer is appointed, where is it recorded?
In the narrative section of the OLB
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Who is responsible for safety onboard?
Everyone!
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What does a risk assessment take into account?
A risk assessment considers to likelihood that harm or damage may occur against the potential severity of the harm or damage
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What are the four types of risk assessments?
- Generic
- Task-based
- Toolbox talk or safety briefing
- Dynamic
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What is the difference between a hazard and the risk?
A hazard is a source or situation with the potential to cause harm.
A risk is the likelihood of harm occurring and severity of consequences if it does.
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While work is being carried out, which type of risk assessment is ongoing?
Dynamic.
Eg. the weather has changed and increases the risk level
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What are the key steps in the risk assessment process?
- Identify the hazards
- Assess the risk (Identify the likelihood and severity of harm)
- Determine controls
- Implement measures
- Monitor effectiveness
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When should risk assessment be reviewed and updated?
Regularly (normally annually) or when there are operational, equipment, or regulatory changes, or new hazards arise. They will also be reviewed after any accident, incident or near miss.
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What is an authorized officer?
A person authorized to issue and close permits, having insured that the required control measures are in place.
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What is the purpose of a permit to work system?
To ensure safety during high risk tasks by specifying precautions and control measures.
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Which tasks generally require a permit to work?
Tasks which are more complex and dangerous, such as hot work, entry into enclosed spaces, electrical work and working at heights or overboard.
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How long is a permit to work valid for?
The PTW will have a duration stated on it and shouldn’t be any longer than required to complete the task, but in any case never more than 24 hours.
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Who is responsible for providing and maintaining PPE?
The vessel or company is responsible for providing suitable PPE and the crew are responsible for ensuring it’s kept in good order.
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What is a Competent Person?
The adequately experienced and knowledgeable person designated to lead the intended task.
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Who should undergo a familiarization?
All personnel including the master.
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When should a safety familiarization be carried out?
As soon as possible after a crew member joins the vessel. It must be completed not more than two weeks.
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What topics should be covered during the safety familiarization?
Emergency procedures, lifesaving/fire equipment, alarms and assigned duties.
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Why is it important to provide refresher safety familiarization training?
Refresher training is important because crew will forget things over time, especially if they don’t form part of their normal duties.
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Who conducts the safety familiarization?
It is likely to be the safety officer or another deck officer.
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What are the two types of familiarizations onboard a vessel?
Safety familiarization and job familiarization.
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What is a near miss?
An incident in which no property was damaged and no personnel injury sustained, but where, given a slight shift in time or position, damage or injury could have occurred.
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Why is it important to report near misses?
By reporting unsafe acts, conditions and near misses, we reduce the likelihood of the event reoccurring in a way that could result in an accident.
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What is the “stop work authority”?
Stop work authority empowers and requires any crew member to halt an operation if they believe it is unsafe.
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Why is stop work authority important for vessel safety?
It encourages a proactive safety culture by allowing crew members to intervene and prevent accidents or incidents.
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How should near misses be reported and addressed?
Near misses should be reported promptly, investigated to identify route causes and followed by corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.
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What role does management play in near miss reporting?
Management should establish clear policies, provide necessary resources and foster a just culture onboard that encourages crew members to prioritize safety and report near misses without hesitation.
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What is an unsafe act?
Any act which is not as per the prescribed safety standard or practice and which can cause or is likely to cause accidents or risk of self or others.
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How often should a security drill be carried out?
Once every three months or within one week after a 25% crew change
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How can realistic scenarios enhance the effectiveness of drills and training?
Realistic scenarios improve crew preparedness, decision making and response in actual emergency situations.
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How often must abandon ship drills be conducted?
On cargo vessels each crew member must participate monthly.
On passenger vessels, drills must be held weekly and each crew member must practice monthly.
An additional drill just be conducted within 24 hours of leaving port if more than 25% of the crew has changed.
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Where can you find details of the drill requirements onboard UK vessels?
MGN 71
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How often must a rescue boat drill be conducted?
On all vessels as far as possible every month, but at least once every three months. Additionally on passenger vessels, rescue boat crews should be mustered on the first day of the voyage and at least weekly thereafter.
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What is a drill matrix?
A structured schedule/table used to plan, track and document various types of drills and training exercises conducted. It typically includes information such as the type of drill, frequency, date of drill, participants and any observations or outcomes.
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What aspects should be covered in a debrief after a drill?
A debrief should discuss the drills objectives, performance, areas of improvement, lessons learned and as necessary, updates to procedures or future training plans.
Safe Working Practices:
What is the max angle for an accommodation ladder?
55° unless it is designed for use at larger angles.
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Gangways and accommodation ladders will be surveyed as part of which certificate?
The cargo ship safety equipment certificate OR passenger ship safety certificate.
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What type of boarding arrangement is required for a vessel over 120 meters?
An accommodation ladder
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A gangway must undergo an operational load test at what interval?
Every 5 years
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What is the max angle of a gangway?
30° or as per manufacturer’s instructions
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Where can more info be sought on pilot boarding arrangements?
Chapter 22 of COSWP, IMO Resolution A.1045 (27) or the Pilot Ladder Safety Website.
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Pilot ladders are subject to a strength test under ISO 799-1:2019 at what interval?
Every 30 months
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What is a combination arrangement for pilot boarding?
Where a pilot ladder and an accommodation ladder are used together for pilot boarding where the freeboard is in excess of 9m.
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How should a retrieval line be fitted if required?
Where a retrieval line is used, it must be attached at or I’ve the lowest spreader and led forward.
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When are annual inspections of pilot ladders conducted?
As part of the vessels annual survey for the vessels Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate or the Passenger Ship Safety Cert.