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STCW (including all B checklists) Flashcards

1
Q

STCW code Ch VIII stipulates the mandatory rest periods, how long are these?

A

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

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2
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Need HORS be maintained during emergency situations?

A

NO

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3
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BAC limit of each administration:

A

0.05%

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4
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Actions when sighting a vessel aground:

A

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

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5
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When can you be a sole lookout?

What factors shall be considered?

A

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

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6
Q

How do we get a safe manning document?

A

The company must submit to the MCA proposals as to the number and grades of personnel it considers safe on intended voyages

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7
Q

What IS safe manning?

MSN 1868

A

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

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8
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Safe manning Document is required for vessels of what size?

A

≥500gt

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9
Q

Minimum deck officer manning scale for yachts over 500gt

A

Master (y)
Chief mate (y)
OOW (y) <3000gt

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10
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Who wrote the BPG?

A

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)

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11
Q

What is the ICS?
When was it established?

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The principle international trade association for the shipping industry, representing owners and operators in all sectors and trades.
1921

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12
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What does the ICS do?

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Concerned with all technical, legal employment affairs and policy issues that may affect international shipping

Promotes industry guidance on best practice (EG through eg BPG publication)

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13
Q

What came into affect in 2012, through the manila amendments?

A

New Hours of Rest for Seafarers

New grades of certification

New and updated training requirements

Mandatory security training

Additional medical standards

Specific BAC limits

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14
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Preparations for SEA (critical items)

A
  1. Engine checks
  2. Steering Checks
  3. Watertight integrity
  4. Passage plan checked
  5. Compass checks
  6. Radar checked
  7. Bridge equipment checked
  8. LSA items checked
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15
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OOW duties prior to proceeding to sea

A
  1. Watertight integrity
  2. Anchors cleared and ready
  3. Cranes/tenders secure
  4. Crew & passengers on board
  5. Search for stowaways
  6. Muster lists posted and correct
  7. Weather forecast obtained
  8. Navigational Bridge made ready
  9. Steering gear tested within 12 hours
  10. Gyro compass running within 6-12 hours
  11. Departure draughts taken
  12. GMDSS equipment checked
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16
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Preparations for Arrival

A

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

17
Q

Preparations for bunkering

A

Tool box talk
Risk assessment
PPE
Lit and clear of hazards
Comms with Bridge

SOPEP kit/drill
Tidal/weather assessment
Request from port authority
Smoking ban in place
Scuppers plugged
Vents stopped
Bravo flag or red flashing light
Fire extinguisher on standby
Flow rate established. tank changes, stop points
NO work nearby
Crew monitoring bunkering procedure
Log commencement

18
Q

Preparing to anchor

A

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

19
Q

OOW duties at anchor

A

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

20
Q

OOW duties in port

A

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

21
Q

Taking over a watch, actions by relieving officer:

A
  1. Verify vessels position
  2. Confirm track, course and speed
  3. Note dangers to navigation expected during their watch
  4. Be aware of tides, weather, sea state
  5. Note errors of compasses
  6. Note status of ALL bridge equipment
  7. Note settings of Conning controls
  8. Be aware of vessels in the vicinity and on radar display
  9. Give instructions to Bridge team when taking over the watch, to maintain Lookout
22
Q

Encountering Restricted Visibility, actions by OOW:

A
  1. Slow vessel down to safe speed adapted
  2. ME’s on standby
  3. Sound fog signal
  4. Inform Master
  5. Ensure Nav lights displayed
  6. Close WT doors
  7. Begin plotting and long range scanning
  8. Verify position
  9. Post additional Lookouts
  10. Stop all noisy works on deck
  11. Log proceedings
23
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Times to call the Master:

A

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

Linglis OOW Oral prep study, HIGH RISK questions (39 decks)

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