Seamanship Flashcards

1
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State 5 regular entries in a nav log whilst on a coastal page

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Position with time
compass course to steer
Gyro course to steer
Speed
Variation
Deviation
Log readings
Wind direction & speed 
Sea state
Engine revs
Visibility
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2
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State ten distress signals

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Gun or explosive signal 
Continuous signaling
Radiotelegraphy sos/mayday
Flames on a vessel
Rocket/hand parachute flares
Orange smoke signal 
Arm outstretched - lowering and raising
EPRIB Signal 
SART Signal
DSC Alert
Orange canvas with black square/circle - air
Dye marker
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3
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Regarding COSWOP - State 5 considerations to be taken when -

Towing

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Responsible person in charge
Agreed plan
Communication system between
PPE
Snap back zones
Check all equipment
Only essential personnel
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4
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List the preparations to be made on the fore deck when anchoring

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Capstan windless out of gear
Plug in joystick 
Warm through
Guillotine/devils claw/ lashing clear
Essential persons only in area
Communication set up
Prepare anchor buoy
Check over side to see all is clear
If necessary engage gear and walk out
Repeat all communication with bridge
Stand clear
Anchor buoy/light
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5
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Explain the preparations for heavy weather at sea concerning:
Water tight integrity

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Water tight doors closed
Hull openings closed
Deadlights
Hawse and spurring covers closed 
Ventilation pipes covered/sealed/closed
All non-essential sea values closed
Storm boards rigged
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6
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Explain the preparations for heavy weather at sea concerning:
Vessel safety

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Scuppers clear reduce FSE
Freeing ports clear increase GM
Items lashed down
Bilge pumps and alarms tested

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7
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Explain the preparations for heavy weather at sea concerning:
Crew safety

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Restrict access to decks
Rig lifelines
Safety harnesses available 
Check life raft/ abandonment equipment
Rest crew
Warn galley
Prepare easy food/meals
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8
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State the arrangements and precautions to be taken by the officer on (deck/bridge) when embarking a pilot

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Communications with bridge
Hand steering
Standing on the wing the which the pilot is boarding.
Maintaining watch duties/post lookout to help
Adequate lighting/ not pointing towards P Boat.
Buoy with self igniting light with line to hand.
Secure steps provided for rail/bulwark.
Ladder 9 meters or less connected to a fixed companionway
Ring with light (NO LINE)
Line with bag/bucket
Clear of discharges
Steps evenly spread 31-35 height bottom 4 are rubber
Min 40cm between ropes
Spreader min 180cm

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9
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State the responsibilities of the officer of the arch during a compulsory pilotage

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Monitor the pilot

Ensure correct execution of passage plan

Call master if in doubt as to actions of pilot provided back up to the pilot eg: helm, lookouts, engine orders, radar, comes

inform pilot if in doubt of his actions

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10
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With reference to COSWOP explain precautions:

When operating a deck winch

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Operated by a competent person

One person on capstan, second backing up

Slack to be coiled down

Avoid bights

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11
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With reference to COSWOP explain the precautions

On the foredeck for reviving a tow

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Toolbox talk
Non essential staff to keep clear
Care of bights
Snap back zones
communications
PPE
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12
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Explain the procedure for securing to a mooring buoy

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SOP
PPE
Communications
When using yachts tenders - personnel with life jackets
Recovery people for people in water
Slip knot made fast with eye on bitts
Lines flaked out and ready to run
Responsible person in charge
Check machinery before maneuver 
If using shackle to buoy ensure well seized
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13
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State the dangers of allowing excessive loads on morning ropes

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Heavy chaffing
Burning on capstan or drum ends
Whip lash area if line parts
Operators fingers
Degrades mooring line
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14
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Explain the precautions to be taken before letting go the anchor

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Capstan windlass out of gear 
Warm through
Devils claw/guillotine/lashing clear
Essential persons only in area
Communication set up
Prepare anchor buoy if required
Check over side all is clear
Repeat all communications with bridge
Anchor ball/light
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15
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List six reasons for the officer of the watch to call the master to the bridge

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The OOW should notify the master immediately:

  • If restricted visibility is encounter or expected
  • If traffic conditions or the movements of other ships are causing concern
  • If difficulties are experienced in maintaining course
  • On breakdown of the engines, propulsion machinery remote control, steering gear or any essential equipment malfunctions
  • if the radio equipment malfunctions
  • in heavy weather, if in doubt about the possibility of weather damage
  • If the yacht meets any hazard to navigation, such as ice or a derelict in any other emergency or if in any doubt
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16
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Describe the arrangements on deck for clearing sea water

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Freeing ports
Scuppers
Deck drains
Open rails
Breakwaters
Camber
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17
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Explain the reason for fitting non-return valves on tank vent pipes

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Tank vent pipes are fitted to allow the tanks to vent to deck allowing the tank to breath as the ullage space in the varies. Non-return valves are fitted to prevent ingress of water into the tank from the vent outlet

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18
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List the preparations on the fore deck for:

Securing a yacht to a pontoon

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Good communications

Sufficient personal

Responsible person in charge

PPE

Heaving lines with monkey fist (no weight)

Anti slip deck areas

Well lit if during night hours

Area clear of clutter

Inspect and test machinery

Winch/capstan operator should be competent/trained

Stoppers of correct type. +inspected

Wire and ropes need separate fair leads/bollards

stand clear when ropes/wires are under tension

Don’t stand in bights

Snap back zones

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19
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Describe how to maintain synthetic mooring rope

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Coil and flaked

Away from direct heat/sunshine

Off the deck clear of chipping and debris etc

Mooring rope should be regularly inspected for damage

Damaged rope should be cut out and spliced

Avoid excessive loading

Avoid excessive stretch

Wash in clean fresh water. Mild soap may be used (check MSDS)

Avoid crushing or sagging

Avoid high friction situations that can cause overheating

For best advice refer to data sheet provided by manufacturer

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20
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You are the officer in charge of the anchor party. Describe how you would prepare both anchors for letting go

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Good communications with bridge

Ensure that the anchor party is ready on the forecastle in ample time prior to letting go the anchors

PPE!

Check machinery

Check brakes

Ease back on the anchor securing wires, remove wires and stow clear of the hawse pipe

Remove hawse pipe cover and stow clear

Check spurring pipes and ensure that they are clear of any sealing arrangements such as cement

Open chain locker and ensure cables are free to run inside the lock

With both anchors out of gear, run the windless to check that it is running properly

Put one anchor in gear, release the break and pay out the anchor until clear of the hawse pipe - Tighten brake firmly and take out of gear

Run windless to check its out of gear

Ensure anchor ball is ready to hoist, test anchor light

Report to bridge that both anchors are ready for letting go from brake

21
Q

State four advantages of synthetic cordage

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Cheaper than natural fiber ropes

Lighter to handle than equivalent natural fibre cordage

Stronger than equivalent Nat fibre

Relatively resistant to chemical attack by acids, alkalis and oils

High durability

Low water absorption

Resistant to rot

22
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State two advantages of natural fibre cordage

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Minimum of stretch compared to synthetic cordage

Does not degrade in sunlight compared to synthetic cordage

More resistant to heat friction damage than synthetic fibre ropes

Some types of natural fibre cordage float

23
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State the relationship between breaking stress and safe working load

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Breaking stress is the load at which a rope or fitting will fail

Safe working load is the maximum certified load that can be safely applied to a rope or fitting

24
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State the care maintenance of crane wires ad used onboard a yacht

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New coils should be opened correctly using a turntable

Regularly treated with suitable lubricant to prevent corrosion

Externally inspected regularly for abrasion, corrosion, broken, wires, diameter reduction, crushing and high stranding.

Internally inspected regularly to examine the core and under side of strands

Inspect critical attachments points such as end fittings

25
Q

With reference to STCW’95 ‘Fitness for duty’ requirements, state:

The minimum rest period for an officer in charge of watch

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10 hours in any 24 hour period

26
Q

With reference to STCW’95 ‘Fitness for duty’ requirements, state:

How the minimum rest period for an officer in charge of watch may be divided

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No more than two periods, one of which shall be at least 6 hours

27
Q

With reference to STCW’95 ‘Fitness for duty’ requirements, state:

The conditions under which the minimum rest period is not required

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In case of emergency drill or other overriding operational conditions

28
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With reference to STCW’95 ‘Fitness for duty’ requirements, state:

The conditions under which the rest period may be reduced

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May be reduced to NOT less than 6 hours providing the reduction shall not extend beyond 2 days and not less than 70 hours of rest in each 7 days period

29
Q

List five precautions to be taken on deck prior to taking on fuel whilst berthed alongside

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Vessel securely moored

Communications est between ship and shore

Deck scuppers plugged

Drip trays placed underneath all hose couplings and connections

Oil spill equipment in place and ready for use

Bunker hoses and connections inspected

Tank vents checked open and flame screens in good condition

Bravo flag hoisted or red light at night

“No smoking” signs displayed at gangway and adjacent all outside doors and accommodation

All crew and guests/ passengers informed bunking is taking place

30
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List 5 actions to be taken by the officer in charge of nav watch when encountering restricted visibility

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Inform master

Commence sounding proper fog signals

Inform engine room and have engine ready for immediate manoeuvre

Review speed of vessel in changed conditions and if necessary change to new safe speed

Post a proper lookout/lookouts

Exhibit navigation lights

Operate and use radar, commencing plotting of all targets, starting with nearest and those posing greater risk

Helmsman to bridge in addition to lookouts

Review bridge manning

Fix vessels position

If possible determine state of visibility from other vessels/land/lights

31
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Breaking strain

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The term breaking strain is the load or weight applied to material when testing to destruction

(In general marine work for both fibre and wire rope it has 6 times more strength then the SWL)

32
Q

Under MARPOL annex v garbage provisions, what are the restrictions to disposal both inside and outside special areas of the following?

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OUTSIDE - discharge permitted more than 12 miles from the nearest land

En route and as far from land as practicable

INSIDE - DISCHARGE PROHIBITED

33
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Under MARPOL Annex 5 garbage provisions, what are the restrictions to disposal both inside and outside special areas of the following :

Food waste comminuted or ground

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OUTSIDE: discharge PERMITTED more than 3 miles from nearest land

En route and as far as practicable from land

INSIDE: discharge PERMITTED more and 12miles from nearest land, en route and as far as possible from land

34
Q

Define a PSSA and list at least 4

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Particularly sensitive sea area

Great Barrier Reef
The Wadden Sea
Western European Sea
Canary Island
The Baltic Sea
The Galapagos Archipelago 
The Jomard Entrance PNG
35
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List at least 4 “Special Areas” (Not PSSA’S)

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Mediterranean Sea
Baltic Sea
Black Sea
Red Sea
Gulf area
Gulf of Aden
Antarctic area
NW European Waters
Omen area of the Arabian Sea
Southern South African Waters
36
Q

List documents required to be carried under MARPOL ANNEX 1

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Survey

International oil pollution prevention certificate

Oil record book

Operational manuals

SOPEP

37
Q

List 3 certificates that may be issued under MARPOL

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IOPPC Oil Pollution prevention
IAPPC Air pollution prevention
ISPPC Sewage pollution prevention

38
Q

What entries must be made in the Oil Record Book

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Ballasting or cleaning of oil fuel tanks

Discharge of dirty ballast or cleaning water from oil fuel tanks

Collection and disposal of oil residues (sludge and other oil residue)

Discharge overboard or disposal otherwise of bilge water which has accumulated in machinery spaces

Bunkering of fuel or bulk lubricating oil

39
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What are the rules regarding discharge of machinery space bilges in to the sea both inside and outside of special areas

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The ship is proceeding en route

The oily mixture is processed through an oil filtering equipment meeting the requirements of regulations 14 of this annex

Does not exceed 15 PPM without dilution

Does not originate from cargo pump-room bilges on oil tankers

The oily mixture, in case of oil tankers is not mixed with oil cargo residues

40
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When may sewage not commented or disinfected be discharge

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At least 12 miles from nearest land

41
Q

What are the requirements for discharge of sewage that has been stored in holding tanks

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Sewage that has been stored in holding tanks shall be discharged at a moderate rate when the ship is in route and proceeding at not less than 4 knots

42
Q

What entries must be made in the oil record book

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Blasting or cleaning of oil fuel tanks

Discharge of dirty ballast or cleaning water from oil fuel tanks

Collection and disposal of oil residues (sludge and other oil residues)

Discharge overboard or disposal otherwise of bilge water which has accumulated in machinery spaces

Bunkering of fuel or bulk lubricating oil

43
Q

What is IACS?

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International association of classification societies

44
Q

MARPOL applies to what vessels?

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> 400GT

45
Q

SOLAS applies to what vessels?

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> 500GT

46
Q

List MARPOL Documents need for Annex 6

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IAPPC- Int Air pollution prevention cert

ODS - Ozone depleting substances record book

47
Q

List MARPOL Documents need for Annex 5

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Garbage record book

Garbage management plan

48
Q

Define an ECA

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Emission control areas
The global sulphuric cap will be reduced from current 3.50% to 0.50%
From January 1st 2020.