System Failures

Question 1

Should you engage a hand steering

Answer 1

Yes

Question 2

Do you switch straight to using magnetic compass?

After gyro failiure

Answer 2

No, switch to second gyro

Helmsman use magnetic in interim though

Question 3

Gps failiure

Answer 3

Switch to alternate GPS, Switch to hand steering or heading mode, review speed sensors, Confirm position through EPs and celestial

As always inform master

Question 4

Sea stab vs ground stab

Not to do with this class

Answer 4

Sea Stab- speed through the water and best for collision avoidance with ships

Ground Stab - good for avoiding land - speed over ground

Question 5

Black out

Answer 5

Take immediate action to keep ship away
Not under command lights
Contact engine room
Select emergency power
Check position of vessels in vicinity
check nav hazards
remotely close water tight doors
Prepare for anchoring if water depth appropriate
Inform VTS and port authority
Modify AIS Status
Maintain a log

As always call master first

Question 6

What do we have onboard to ensure Black out has minimal impact

Answer 6

UPS, uniterupted power supply

This provides continued power to the important equipment until back up generator is running. SOLAS says this should be less than 45 seconds