STCW (including all B checklists) Flashcards
STCW code Ch VIII stipulates the mandatory rest periods, how long are these?
10 hours of rest in a 24 hour period
77 hours in a 7 day period
2 periods, one being at least 6 hours in length, intervals between rest periods not exceeding 14 hours
Need HORS be maintained during emergency situations?
NO
BAC limit of each administration:
0.05%
Actions when sighting a vessel aground:
Take way off or stop the vessel, engage hand steering
Call the Master
Check Echo sounder & note UKC
Close W/T doors
Post lookouts
Carry out chart assessment and fix position
Call vessel to offer assistance
Log events
When can you be a sole lookout?
What factors shall be considered?
When a risk assessment has been carried out by the Master
State of Weather
State of visibility
Traffic density
Proximity to Dangers of navigation
Design & layout of the bridge
Bridge & navigational equipment in use that may limit the OOW’s ability to maintain SA, such as GMDSS recordings, logs, routine testing etc
How do we get a safe manning document?
The company must submit to the MCA proposals as to the number and grades of personnel it considers safe on intended voyages
What IS safe manning?
MSN 1868
The MCA will consider a ship safely manned when the crew includes sufficient officers and ratings with appropriate skills to carry out necessary procedures on board.
Such as:
Maintaining lookout/watchkeeping
Anchoring/mooring
Prevention of pollution ops
Provide medical care on board
Operate watertight enclosing arrangements and maintain them at sea
Operate fire fighting equipment
Operate MEs and plant
Safe manning Document is required for vessels of what size?
≥500gt
Minimum deck officer manning scale for yachts over 500gt
Master (y)
Chief mate (y)
OOW (y) <3000gt
Who wrote the BPG?
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)
What is the ICS?
When was it established?
The principle international trade association for the shipping industry, representing owners and operators in all sectors and trades.
1921
What does the ICS do?
Promotes industry guidance on best practice, with reference to technical, employment affairs and policy issues (EG through eg BPG publication)
What came into affect in 2012, through the manila amendments?
New grades of certification
New and updated training requirements
Mandatory security training
Additional medical standards
Specific BAC limits
Implementation of a clearly defined drug and alcohol policy
Preparations for SEA (critical items)
- Engine checks
- Steering Checks
- Watertight integrity
- Passage plan checked
- Compass checks
- Radar checked
- Bridge equipment checked
- LSA items checked
OOW duties prior to proceeding to sea
- Watertight integrity
- Anchors cleared and ready
- Cranes/tenders secure
- Crew & passengers on board
- Search for stowaways
- Muster lists posted and correct
- Weather forecast obtained
- Departure draughts taken
- Steering gear tested within 12 hours
- Gyro compass running within 6-12 hours
- GMDSS equipment checked
- Navigational Bridge made ready
Preparations for Arrival
Arrival documentation complete
Crew list ready for inspection
Pilotage/pilot organised
Tugs, Berthing arrangements organised
Vessel checklist complete
Bridge equipment checked
Steering & propulsion checked
Anchors cleared and ready
Mooring lights ready
Mooring stations manned and decks clear of hazards
Communications established between deck and bridge
Deck power on
Echo sounder on
Whistle checked
Bridge and ER clocks synced
Draft and stability information checked
Preparations for bunkering
Tool box talk
Risk assessment
PPE
Lit and clear of hazards
Comms with Bridge
SOPEP kit/drill
Request from port authority
Tidal/weather assessment
Scuppers plugged
Vents stopped
Bravo flag or red flashing light
Fire extinguisher on standby
Smoking ban in place
Flow rate established. tank Changes, stop points
NO work nearby
Crew monitoring bunkering procedure
Log commencement
Preparing to anchor (Bridge)
Speed reduction in ample time
ER informed of ME’s on standby
Weather forecast obtained
Tide and wind assessed
Sea room considered
Scope of chain decided upon
Depth assessed, nature of bottom assessed
Lights and shapes ready
Anchor position reported to shore authority
OOW duties at anchor
Determine Ships position ASAP and keep lookout
Monitor swing circle
Monitor traffic
Monitor weather and tidal changes
Have crew conduct continuous rounds, both fire and security
Have crew check anchors periodically
Lights and shapes, vessel lighting
Notify Master if changes occur (weather, dragging, vessels approaching, MOB)
Ensure ME’s in a state of readiness as instructed by Master
Monitor GMDSS
Monitor MARPOL requirements/breaches
Maintain a LOG
OOW duties in port
Monitor Security and Fire rounds
Monitor tide
Gangway watch as appropriate
Monitor ISPS
Monitor moorings
Report to port authority when engaging in bunkers, high risk works etc
Monitor weather
Monitor all deck works and cargo/provisions
Monitor aloft workings, raise RY flag during such workings
PTW system, risk assessments
Log as appropriate recordings of daily events
Taking over a watch, actions by relieving officer:
- Verify vessels position
- Confirm track, course and speed
- Note dangers to navigation expected during their watch
- Be aware of tides, weather, sea state
- Note errors of compasses
- Note status of ALL bridge equipment
- Note settings of Conning controls
- Be aware of vessels in the vicinity and on radar display
- Give instructions to Bridge team when taking over the watch, to maintain Lookout
Encountering Restricted Visibility, actions by OOW:
- Slow vessel down to safe speed adapted
- ME’s on standby
- Sound fog signal
- Inform Master
- Ensure Nav lights displayed
- Close WT doors
- Begin plotting and long range scanning
- Verify position
- Post additional Lookouts
- Stop all noisy works on deck
- Log proceedings
Times to call the Master:
Unsure about traffic development
Changes to weather/sea state
Failure to sight landmark
Sighting of unexpected landmark
Failure to sight expected ATON
Unexpected sighting of ATON
Encountering Restricted Vis
Sighting of Distress signals
Difficulty maintaining course/speed
Failure of critical nav equipment
Failure of critical Machinery/steering
Power loss
GMDSS workings heard
Fire detected
MARPOL breached
MOB
Worries of damage due to adverse weather
Necessary changes to passage plan
Deviation from course
Any emergency situation
Security concerns
ANY situation outside of the OOW’s skill or control
