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com Oral Preparations Consult MGN 69 for OOW Oral Syllab MCA Oral Question and Oral Theory Notes What is Port State Control & Flag State Control? PORT STATE CONTROL: It is a authority which has right foreign vessel visiting there port, anchorage, offshore installations regarding upkeep of certificates & documents LSA/FFA, general condition of ship & has power to detain the ship if requirement is not met. They can also hold the V/L until requirement is not meet. FLAG STATE CONTROL: Is a authority to which the general requirements relating to the ship has to be maintained as per flag state control. If the she detained due to any reason by port state control flag state control has to be informed of the

State the content of SOLAS Training Manual and its use? SOLAS TRAINING MANUAL: Donning of lifejacket, immersion suit and anti exposure suit. Muster at the assigned station. Boarding, launching and clearing the survival craft. Method of launching from within the survival craft. Release from launching appliances. Method and use of devise for protection in launching areas. Illumination in launching areas. Use of all survival equipment. Use of all detection equipment. Use of radio LSA. Use of engine and accessories. Recovery of survival craft and rescue boat. (including storage and securing). Hazards of exposure and need for warm clothing. Best use of the craft facilities to survive. Methods helicopter rescue and ships LTA. Contents of muster list and emergency instructions. Instructions for emergency repair of LSA.

Marking on Life Boat and Life Raft? LIFE BOAT: Dimensions Capacity Makers serial no. Name or trade mark of manufactures. (tag) inside. Date of manufacture. Name and POR of vessel marked on each bow of craft. Callsign on the thwarts, (for seeing from top). NOTES: about life boats: Cargo vessel after 1986 fully enclosed lifeboat. Passenger ships 1986 totally or partly enclosed lifeboat. Oil tankers carrying cargo flashpoint <60 deg. Fire protected totally enclosed is fitted with self-contained deluge or sprinkler system. 8 min resistance in oil fire. Chemical / gas / toxic tankers.

mandyconquers@gmail.com Oral Preparations Life boat with air support system. 10 min positive pressure inside. Launching cargo ships 10 min, passenger ships 30 min. LIFE RAFT: manufacturers name or trade mark. serial no. capacity of the raft dot approved. solas 86. type of emergency pack enclosed. date of last service. length of painter line maximum height of stowage. 10. launching instructions

Change over procedure from auto to hand steering? Change over only use a heading control system in areas of high traffic density, restricted visibility or navigation critical areas when the change- over to manual can be completed with in 30 seconds. Post clear change over instructions next to the console. In such areas, the OOW should both steering gear power units. The OOW should be aware of the use of parameters such, as rudder; counter rudder and weather to ensure the vessel maintains an optimum heading performance.

Handling / taking over bridge watch at night or daytime? TAKING OVER A WATCH Fit enough / sound sleep / no alcohol / aware of time of starts of my watch, go 15 min prior to the start of my watch. CHART ROOM Any standing orders, verbal orders from master, night order book. Check posn of vessel prior / present. Any a/c during my watch. No go areas well marked on chart and check. Other important details reg nav marked / matched in chart. Course plotted with wpts and chart corrected. Routine/voyage/next / used charts and location. All respective publications. Log book, bell book, night order book in place and any instructions in it. Stationeries location. Instruments: chronometer/barometer/barograph/navtex/gmdss. Wx tides, forecasts, effects on vsls cos and speeds. WHEEL HOUSE Nav lights (morse,aldis, search light) emergency lt. Ok. Sound signalling apparatus (whistle, fog bell, gong) ok. Verbal confirm. Safety equipment (pyrotechnics, EPIRB, SART, l/jackets, alarms) ok. Communications ok. Instruments will check, echo sounder, ENPS, course recorder, gyro magnetic diff. Log in book. Will check gyro repeaters alignment. Will check for alarm system on bridge. Look for ancillary bridge equipments (binoculars, flag, met equip).

mandyconquers@gmail.com Oral Preparations See for RADAR (ARPA) (will check for and compare with actual target) Will check for traffic density of area. Nav hazards expected. Possible effects of heel / trim / water density squat during watch. Any nav watch probs. Prev. Will keep insight of deck work if going on. Look out fit enough to carry out the job. Will check look out / er stations / all repeaters / indicators/ dimmer etc. Procedure for use of m/eng to maneuvers, when m/eng is on bridge control. Will not touch radar and will not take over the watch if collision avoidance is going on.

HANDING OVER THE NAVIGATIONAL WATCH First of all I will observe whether the relief is fit enough to carry out the watch. CHART ROOM Has the relief read the standing orders / night orders. Will show him the posn of vsl on chart. Indicate any forth coming alteration of course during his watch. Indicate landmarks / light in view. Indicate any hazards likely to be encountered during his watch. Indicate towards the location of voyage / next / routine charts and pubs. Wx forecast. Tides. Draught Courses and errors. WHEEL HOUSE Status of nav lights and shapes. Sound signaling apparatus. The traffic density in the sight / vicinity (visually / radar). Any hazards encountered / to be encountered. Possible effects of heel / trim / water density / squat on ukc. Speed and engine status. Will inform him if I had any nav watch probs. Deck crew working what / where any verbal inst for them. Status of any other bridge equipment necessary for the safe conduct of the ship including the provisions of lookout and helmsman. I will plots last fix at an appointed time, complete maneuvers that are taking place and ask if the relief is ready to take over the watch.

Handling /Taking over Cargo watch? PORT WATCHES WITH CARGO Same steps that of port watches without cargo further includes: Any standing order from master or chief officer. Cargo plan, stowage and stacking inst. Loaded / discharged. Bob for this port. No. Of gangs working their break timings. Stevedore / supervisor / tally clerk. Any special cargo/dangerous cargo loading or discharging. Forklifts in the hatch. Condition of the ballast tanks.

mandyconquers@gmail.com Oral Preparations Trim/list to be checked. As per and swl of all cargo gears in use and their parts. Winch man to be competent. Checking of gear and cargo from the other side not underneath. Check fire wire. Deck to be well illuminated. Enter every work of cargo in mates log book. COSWOP to be used thoroughly. Fresh water. Content of Cargo Securing Manual? Content of Cargo Securing Manual are as follows: General Principal of safe storage and securing of cargo Standardize storage & securing Semi Standardize storage & securing Non-Standardize storage & securing Action may be taken in heavy whether Action may be taken once cargo has been shifted. (SOLAS requires ships of 500 tons over are required to carry cargo searing manual & to have a ship specific cargo securing manual apprised by FLAG state.)

Content of chain register? Provides details of only Anchor Chain Certificates. Length of cable no of shackles Diameter of link Length of a shackle Certificates.

Entries made in Oil record book Part 1 and Part 2? ENTRIES IN OIL RECORD BOOK PART 1(ONE) MACHINERY SPACE OPERATION ALL SHIP Ballasting or cleaning of fuel oil tanks. Discharging of dirty ballast or cleaning water from fuel oil tanks. Collection and disposal of oil sludge. Discharging overboard bilge water. Condition of oil discharge monitoring and control system. Bunkering fuel or lubricating oil in bulk.

OIL RECORD BOOK PART II (two) cargo/ ballast operation tankers: Loading of oil cargo. Internal transfer of oil cargo Ballasting of cargo tanks. Ballasting of dedicated clean ballast tank.(CBT tankers only) Cleaning of cargo tanks including crude oil washing. Disposal of residues Discharge of ballast from cargo tanks. Discharge of ballast from clean ballast tank(CBT tankers only) Accidental or other exceptional discharge of oil.

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L.S.A AND F.F.A OF YOUR LAST SHIP? L.S.A (life saving appliances): i) EPIRB ii) SART iii) Lifebuoy Life raft Life boat Rocket parachute Hand flare Smoke signal Pilot ladder Embarkation ladder Life jacket Life bouy T.P.A (100% crew) Immersion suit L.I.A Energening lightnig H. R.U FFA: Fire main Fire hydrant Fire hose Fire nozzle. Emergency fire pump Main fire pump Fixed fire fighting installation (co2, hallo, foam, water sprinkler) Portable fire extinguisher. ISC Fire wallet. Ventilation arrangements W/tight doors , fire doors. Fire mans suit. Emergency fire alarms. Fire blanket Portable foam applicator.

REQUIREMENT FOR TPA, L/BUOY, IMMERSION SUIT, EEBD, EXTRA LIFE RAFT- YOU SHOULD KNOW THE REQUIREMENT FOR ALL LSA AND FFA, CONSULT SOLAS OR OTHER RELEVANT PUBLICATION, DONT JUST RELY ON VERBAL INFORMATION, READ IT YOURSELF. TPA 100% +(10%spare or 2 which ever is greater) L/buoyImmersion Suit6 nos in rescue boat EEBDLSA and FFA- LSA REQUIREMENTS: Passenger ship : 500 t or greater or 200 passenger more. Lifeboats 50% each side (partially enclosed) Liferafts 12.5% each side with davit even on each side or

mandyconquers@gmail.com Oral Preparations Lifeboats 37.5% each side. Life rafts 25% each side Rescue boats 2 nos. In any ease it is 125 % of the total persons onboard. Passenger ships 500T or 200 persons. Life rafts each side 100% davit launched. Life rafts 150% each side if these are not transferable. One rescue boat. Emergency lighting should be form a separate emergency power source. Illumination required area: Muster points. FFA: Fire main Fire hydrant Fire hose Fire nozzle. Emergency fire pump Main fire pump Fixed fire fighting installation (co2, halon, foam, water sprinkler Consult SOLAS- CONTENTS(SOLAS) Following shall be explained in details. Donning of lifejacket, immersion suit and anti exposure suit. Muster at the assigned station. Boarding, launching and clearing the survival craft. Method of launching from within the survival craft. Release from launching appliances. Method and use of devise for protection in launching areas. Illumination in launching areas. Use of all survival equipment. Use of all detection equipment. Use of radio LSA. Use of engine and accessories. Recovery of survival craft and rescue boat. (including storage and securing). Hazards of exposure and need for warm clothing. Best use of the craft facilities to survive. Methods helicopter rescue and ships LTA. Contents of muster list and emergency instructions. Instructions for emergency repair of LSA. Extra raft- LIFE RAFTS Weight : weight of throw over the launch raft not >185 kgs. Inflate : within 1 min fully inflate. Gas non toxic. Lifer raft external light as per lifeboat. Painter : twice the height (length) of its stowed position to water time at light ship condition or 15 mts whichever is greater. MRU : Service annually, Rafts : service annually. HRU : throw away type validity two years, Hook : automatic release hook of raft if fitted must

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WHAT ACTION WOULD YOU TAKE WHEN YOU HAVE FIRE IN SHIP WHILE SHE IS IN PORT? i) Sound the Fire Alarm. ii) Call Master if not already on bridge & notify Engine Room. iii) Inform port authority. Establish communication. IV) Muster crew, take the head count. V) Check for missing and injured crew. VI) The class of fire. Appropriate extinguishing agent. Appropriate method of attack. How to prevent the spread of fire. The necessary personal and fire fighting method. Close don ventilation & all watertight doors & sky light. Switch on deck lightning at night. Make ships position available to radio room/ Gmdss station. If the cargo is going on in port stop the cargo an inform shore authority. Broadcast distress alert and message if the ship is in grae & immanent danger and immediate assistance is required otherwise broadcast urgency message to the ships in vicinity If the cargo is going on in port stop the cargo inform shore authority.

WHAT ACTION WOULD YOU TAKE IF YOU HAVE FIRE IN ENGINE ROOM, GALLEY, CARGO HOLD? i) Sound the Fire Alarm. ii) inform master immediately iii) Muster crew, take the head count iv) Check for missing and injured crew v) The class of fire vi) Cut fuel supply and isolate Engine room, start Emergency Generator Appropriate extinguishing agent. Appropriate method of attack. How to prevent the spread of fire. The necessary personal and fire fighting method. Close down ventilation & all watertight doors & sky light. Switch on deck lightning at night. Make ships position available to radio room/ Gmdss station. If the cargo is going on in port stop the cargo an inform shore authority. Broadcast distress alert and message if the ship is in grae & immanent danger and immediate assistance is required otherwise broadcast urgency message to the ships in vicinity If the cargo is going on in port stop the cargo inform shore authority.

ENTRY INTO ENCLOSED SPACE? i) A competent person should make an assessment of the space responsible officer to take charge of the operation. ii) The potential hazard should be identified like o2 deficiency, toxicity of oil cargos, toxicity of other substances amiability & other hazard iii) The space should be prepared & secured for entry.

mandyconquers@gmail.com Oral Preparations iv)The atmosphere of the space should be tested for oxygen deficiency. Flammable gases and vapours and for toxic gases. v) A permit of work system should be completed. THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES SHOULD BE TAKEN FOR ENTERING AN ENCLOSED SPACE Access to and with in the space should be adequately & well illuminated. No source of ignition should be taken of put into the space unless master or responsible officer is satisfied that it is safe to do. In all cases stretcher and all available resuscitation equipment should & positioned ready for use at the entrance of space. At least one attendant should be detailed to remain at the entrance of space ulist it is occupied. An agreed and tested system of communication should be established between attendant and the bridge. Before entry is permitted it should be established that entry with breathing apparatus is possible. Life lines should be long enough for the purpose and capable being apparatus is possible. The number of personnel entering the space should be limited to thoese who actually need to work in the space.

WORKING ALOFT / OVERBOARD? Ans: Working aloft: 2 metres in height safety harness safety shoes, helmet, groves goggles one man std by, sound sources isolated and notice put, radar switched off if working on main mast or funnel, isolation notices put, Gantlines , ladders, manropes of approved type, certificated and in good condition, OOW inform of work tools carried properly secured.

WHAT ARE THE MANDATORY PUBLICATIONS? Weekly notice to Mariners. Annual summary of admiralty notice to mariners Merchant shipping notice.(MSN) Mariners hand books Admiralty list of radio signals. Admiralty tide tables Admiralty sailing directions. Nautical almanac. International code of signals Nautical table Tidal stream atlases. Ships caption guide.

MAINTENANCE ON LSA AND FFA? As per the ships planned maintenance system and is a port of SMS & will take guidance from SOLAS chapter-III life saving appliances & arrangements miscellaneous inspections for onboard maintenance. On board maintainance of LSA content: A check list for use when carrying out inception. Schedule of periodic maintenance Maintenance and repair instruction.

mandyconquers@gmail.com Oral Preparations WHAT IS VARIATION AND DEVIATION? COMPASS An instrument used to indicate heading of the ship and to obtain bearings. Two type of compasses: Gyro compass. Magnetic compass. COMPASS ERROR: The difference between in the direction indicated as north by the compass and the true north is compass error. In other words the difference between the compass north and the true north is the compass error. Compass error named East or West: Three methods determining compass error: Azimuth: true bearing of the heavenly body calculated at a given time in GMT. Amplitude: True bearing of the heavenly body calculated at a given time in GMT made when body is on the horizon, rising or setting. Transit: A bearing is one in which to conspicuous terrestrial object are in line, one in front of the other. Gyro compass: Advantages: Its reference point is true north. Can be connected to any amount of equipments which requires compass feeding. Disadvantages: Complicated mechanical device. requires constant power supply. Gyro compass error referred to high or low. MAGNETIC COMPASS: Advantages: No mechanical moving parts. Does not require electrical power. Effected by two errors: deviation and variation. By using transmitting magnetic compass(TMC). It is possible to feed magnetic compass to any number of equipment requires compass feeding. Method of steering(four methods): Automatic(auto pilot) Manual(by Helmsman) Remote steering (with extended cord) Emergency steering.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE ON WIRES AND ROPES, BREAKING STRESS, AND HOW WOULD YOU KNOW WHEN TO RENEW THE SAME? Care Of Ropes 1) Examine The Ropes For Chafing, Cutting And Internal Wear. 2) Keep Away From Direct Sunlight, They Should Be Stored Under deck For Long Voyages But If Kept Outside They Should Be Kept Covered With Tarpaulins Or On Gratings. 3) Ropes Should Never Be Stowed Away Wet To Prevent Rotting. 4) They Should Be Free From Grease Oil stains And Paint Marks Etc. 5) They Should Never Be Surged To Prevent Wear And Tare Due To Friction, Some Ropes Have A Low Melting Point And Can Permanently Fuse And Get Damaged. 6) Wire Ropes Should Be Regularly Lubricated With Patent Lubricants Such As Oily Fluid Or Wire Grease. 7) For A Wire Rope Care Should Be Taken While Breaking A New Coil As The Rope May Get Kinked Or A Person May Get Injured Due To Faulty Handling. Break The Coil As Per

mandyconquers@gmail.com Oral Preparations Instructions Given In The Seamanship Manuals Eg. The Vertical Swivel Or The Reel. Always Use Gloves Whenever The Handling Of Ropes Is Concerned. 8) Sharp Angles (Nips) To The Wire Rope Need To Be Avoided. 9) Rollers Need To Be Used When Wires Are Being Used As Unnecessary Chafing Occurs. 10) When Turned On Bits The Top Turns Should Be Secured Against Springing Off By A Light Lashing.

Handling, Maintainence And Inspection: Synthetic Lines Can Pose A Great Danger To Personnel If Not Properly Used Or Handled. Handling Of Mooring Lines Has A Higher Potential Accident Risk Than Most Other Shipboard Activities. -Back, The Suddern Release Of Static Energy Stored In The Stretched Synthetic Rope When It Breaks. -Back Is Common To All Lines And Even Long Wire Lines Under Tension Can Stretch Enough To Snap-Back With Conciderable Energy. This Danger. Point At Which The Line May Break Is In Danger. A Broken Ine Will Snap Back Beyond The Point At Which It Is Secured, Possibly To A Distance As Far As Its Own Length.

The Breaking Strengths Of Ropes: Ropes: 1) Manila: 2d^2 / 300 2) Polypropylene: 3d^2 / 300 3) Terylene: 4d^2 / 300 4) Nylon: 5d^2 / 300 Wire Ropes: 1) 6 Strand, 12 Wires Per Strand 2) 6 Strand, 24 Wires Per Strand 3) 6 Strand, 37 Wires Per Strand

15d^2 / 500 20d^2 / 500 21d^2 / 500

SAFE WORKING LOAD AND LOAD DENSITY? SAFE WORKING LOAD: may be substituted for MSL for securing purposes provided this is equal to or exceeds the strength defined by MSL. The mass of the vessel expressed in tonnes. However a ship will have many different displacements depending upon her state of loading.

ACTION TAKEN DURING MAN OVERBOARD? As OOW actions to be carried out when Man Overboard Immediately wheel hard over to causality side Release MOB (smoke signal) apparatus with light and life buoy on the side of the crew member has fallen overboard MOB button on GPS Sound Oscar 3 prolonged blasts on whistle and repeat in necessary Post a lookout with Binoculars and instruct him for continues watch on MOB Hoist signal flag O

mandyconquers@gmail.com Oral Preparations Commence a recovery manoeuvre such as Williamsons turn Change over to hand (manual steering) Note ships position, wind speed and direction and time Inform Master if not on bridge and engine room Place engines on stand by Muster rescue boat crew Prepare rescue boat for possible launching (crew wearing Life jackets and safety harness PPE) Distribute portable radio VHF for communication Rig pilot ladder / nets to in recovery Make ships position available to radio room / GMDSS station Broadcast Urgency message to ships in the vicinity Prepare Hospital (may be suffering from hypothermia etc..) Have long heaving line, L.Buoys, LTA ready if bad weather persists Use of IMSAR if does not find causality

WHAT ARE THE CONTENTS OF S.O.P.E.P MANUAL? SOPEP ( ship board oil pollution emergency plan): Ship (tanker 150 GRT or other cargo 400 GRT) must have SPOEP. Ship carry marpol annex II (noxious liquid sunstone) combines in one document (SMPEP) *** Mandatory content *** Non- Mandatory content. WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT I.M.O CONVENTIONS? International convention for the safety of life at sea.(SOLAS74) International convention on load line.(LL) Convention on the international regulations for the prevention of collision at sea (COLREG) International convention on standards of training cortication& watch keeping STCW 95

WHAT PRECAUTIONS WOULD YOU TAKE WHEN HEAVY WEATHER IS PREDICTED? Inform Master, E/R, Crew and other departments such as Galley etc. When Master on Bridge ask him if reqd to plot alternate course, show him the recent Wx reports, square and secure up the bridge, wear proper PPE and organize respective crew with their PPE on. Check whether all movable objects been secured above and below decks particularly in E/R, Galley and store rooms, paint locker, boson store Check whether ships accommodation been secured and all ports and deadlights closed Boat deck life boat well secured, check gripes Check for Wx deck openings being secured hatch Acers, doors, air and bilge pipe to be covered, sounding caps to be closed, mooring winches to be covered electrical ckts Further on deck Rigging of safety line or hand rope on the deck on both the sides from fwd to aft Hatches to be batten down Gangway to be extra lashed and properly secured Closing of all watertight doors Loose mooring ropes to be in and lashed All loose gears, drums etc to be secured and lashed Anchor to be extra lashed and secured, spuring pipe to be covered Scrupers and outlets to be kept open on deck Soundings must be checked Everything checked and done must be logged down and inform master Ballast condition to be checked and conveyed with c/o and master

mandyconquers@gmail.com Oral Preparations FSE to be reduced Cargo gear lashings with hook Cargo lashings to be tightened if loaded Crew to be warned to avoid using / going to upper deck areas as it is dangerous Instructions to be issued on following: monitoring Wx reports, transmitting Wx reports to the appropriate authorities or in case of tropical storms, danger messages in accordance with SOLAS

WHEN WOULD YOU CALL A MASTER? If restricted visibility encountered or suspected. If traffic conditions or the movements of other ships are causing concern. If difficulty is experienced in maintaining course. On failure to sight land, a navigation mark or to obtain soundings by the expected time. If unexpectedly sighted land or a navigation mark or change in sounding occurs. On breakdown of main engines, steering gear or any essential nav equipments, alarms or indication. If radio equipment malfunctions. In heavy wx if any doubt about the possibility of wx damage. If the ship meets any hazard to navigation, such as ice or derelict. If any other emergency or if in any doubt.

WHAT ARE THE DAILY, WEEKLY, MONTHLY TEST OF GMDSS DAILY CHECKS: Internal DSc test Battery on/off load voltage check. Printers & adequate supply of paper available. WEEKLY CHECKS: i) External MF Dsc test call. ii) Check of reserve power supply. MONTHLY TEST: I) EPIRB/ SART internal test. Inspect mounting and for any signs of damage. ii) Check condition antennae systems. iii) Survival craft portable VHF test.

Signs and Symbols on Chart like Reporting point, General direction of buoy age, Green shaded area Blue shaded area, ITZ (Consult Chart 5011):

HOW DO YOU CORRECT A CHART AND WHAT IS THE USE OF CHART CORRECTION LOG? ANS: Every 6 months a cumulative list correction is published to allow the mariners to check that all the charts have been corrected up to date So to ensure chart have been corrected up to date make sure last correction number is listed in small letters in the bottom left hand corner of the chart, if not than check with the cumulative list of corrections or need to order back copies of notice to mariner to find the notice and ensure chart is up to date.

mandyconquers@gmail.com Oral Preparations WHAT ENTRIES ARE MADE IN THE GARBAGE RECORD BOOK? Every ship 400 GRT or above, which is certified to carry 15 persons or more shall carry a garbage record book/ entries in this book shall include The date & time the discharge or incineration Occurred. The position of the ship at the time of discharge. III)A descripition of and the estinaled amount of the garbage discharges or incinerated. This book shall be kept on board for a peried of 2 years after the final enter the final entry & kept in such a place as to be available for inspection.

WHAT IS SQUAT & INTERACTION? Bodily sinkage of a vessel when underway and m/w Most noticeable in shallow water.ion Its value will vary proportionally to the square of the speed of the vessel. Forward draft increases and trim changes when m/w through water Steering becomes critical. Speed of the vessel has the strongest influence on the amount of squat. INTERACTION Interaction is the reaction of the ships hull to pressure exerted on its under water volume. Interaction occurs in following cases: Overtaking. Between two vessels on reciprocal courses. Between a bank and the vessel. Between vessels hull and sea bed in shallow waters. In narrow channel- between a moored vessel and passing vessel.

WHAT ARE LIMITATIONS OF RADAR? Limitations of radar techniques for the detection of small surface targets in clutter.

WHAT ARE SPRING AND NEAP TIDE? SPRING TIDE: spring tide relatively large range and rate which occurs near the full moon and new moon. It is strong tides. they occur when the earth the sun and the moon are in one line, once in conjunction and once in opposition, so then gravitational forces of the sun moon both contributes to the tides. NEAP TIDE: neap tides relatively small ran and rate. These are especially weak tides. They occur when the gravitational forces of the moon and the sun are perpendicular to one another with respect to the earth. Neap tides occur during quarter moons.

WHAT IS IG AND WHY IS IT NECESSARY TO INERT TANKS? Inert gas systems are a key component of the cargo handing process on tankers. Inert gas defined as a gas or a mixture of gases, such as fule gas, that contain insufficient oxygen to support the gases , such as flue gas that purpose of inert gas, in items of cargo

mandyconquers@gmail.com Oral Preparations operations on tankers, is to prevent the formation of flammable atmosphere in the cargo tanks. As can be seen in the chapter on hazard of petroleum cargoes. The three components required for ignition are fuel heat and oxygen.

EQUIPMENTS FOR TAKING SOUNDING OF TANK? Sounding tape, water identification paste. (cargo ship)

EQUIPMENT FOR TAKING SOUNDING IN CHAIN LOCKER? Sounding tape, water identification paste. (cargo ship)

HOW TO STOP WATER GOING IN CHAIN LOCKER? Arrangement of my last vessel was..

EPIRB and SART test? EPIRB(121.5MHZ) TEST: i) each month perform an internal test of the battery and transmitter. wipe the EPIRB clean. Push the switch to test position the strobe and red light will flash afters 15 second. After 1 minute the EPIRB will automatically reset Check the expiry date of battery. Enter the result in date of battery. Check date of HRU. SART(9.2Hhz) TEST: I) Month test SART check then form any physical damage and their battery expiry date. II) SART test should be keep short and when no other v/l in the area. III) Switch on sart and expose it to the transmission of the ships radar. IV) The radar will display concentric circles showing the proximity of the SART. STIFF AND TENDER VESSEL? STIFF V/L: Large positive GM. Large positive Righting levers Large righting moments. Short rolling period with a very abrupt return. TENDER V/L: when a v/l has a small GM she is said to be tender Small positive GM Small positive righting levers(GZ) Small positive righting moments Long rolling period with a smooth return. Will roll even in calm water.

ANCHORING PROCEDURE? PROCEDURE: Ensure that every body is with personal protective equipment. Get the right tools for the job. Establish communication with bridge and ask permission to go forward. Obtain power on deck. Check the wind lass brake is fully secured. Clear Hawse pipe. Clear sparling pipe.

mandyconquers@gmail.com Oral Preparations Clear devils claw. Unlash cable in chain locker. Remove all cable lashings. Put wind lass into gear. Inform bridge anchor cleared away When permission given to walk back to anchor check over side of VSL to ensure it is safe to do so. Relax brake and walk out the anchor under power to the required depth. Put the brake back on. Take the wind lass out of gear. Relax brake when ordered to do so. Keep a constant check on the amount of cable being paid out as you will have to ease the break back on to slow down the cables movement. Keep the bridge informed about the amount of cable on deck. Once the anchor is on the seabed then the ship is at anchor and the anchor ball to be displayed. Once the required amount of cable is achieved, put the brake back on fully close the bow stopper and inform bridge . Keep the bridge informed as to how the cable is leading and whether any wt on the cable or if any sign of the cable dragging. Once the anchor is said to be brought up again inform bridge. When permission is given to stand down, ensure all FWD is adequately secured then inform the bridge you are standing down FWD and making your way aft.

PASSAGE PLANNING ALL STAGES, SPECIALLY APPRAISAL STAGE INCLUDING ALL PUBLICATIONS? Appraisal Planning Execution Monitoring All publications: sailing directions (pilot book) Admiralty list of lights and fog signals Admiralty list of radio signals Admiralty tide tables Tidal stream atlas Admiralty notice to mariners ( weekly, cumulative and annual summary) Radio navigation warnings Navigational aid information (manuals etc) Ocean passage of the world Mariners handbook Mariners routeing guides Passage planning charts

ROUTINE CHART? Monthly weather conditions wind, sea, current, warning Gale warnings Iceberg

mandyconquers@gmail.com Oral Preparations Freezing line / zone Recommended routes and distance Covers and Particular Ocean Zone

SOPEP EQUIPMENT? PLASTIC DRUM. SHAVEL, SAW DUST, FIRE EXTINGUISHER. RUBBER BOOT, ABSORBING PAD CHEMICAL (CLEANING)

M/E FAILURE, STEERING GEAR FAILURE? Inform Master Prepare for anchoring if in shallow water Exhibit NUC shapes / lights Commence sound signalling Keep and good VHF watch Track / monitor check vessels position, rate of drift Check of any navigational hazards, approaching traffic Change over from auto steering to Manual mode Check for immediate WX conditions Broadcast Urgency message to ships in the vicinity, if appropriate Incase of Only Steering failure Inform E/Room Engage emergency steering Take way off the ship Prepare engines for manoeuvring.

FIRE CONTROL PLAN INFORMATION YOU GET AND ITS LOCATION FIRE CONTORL PLAN: 2 Nos each Gangway 1nos bridge dk off/crew dk- 2nos (TOTAL 5 NOS)

EMBARKATION LADDER AND PILOT LADDER USE AND SPECIFICATIONS? Pilot ladder must extend at lest 2 metres above lower platform Ladders to rest firmly against ships side officer in contact with bridge A pilot ladder combined with an accommodation ladder is usually the safety of embarking a pilot on ship with a freeboard of more than 9 metres. Accommodation ladder should lead aft maximum 55deg slope lower platform horizontal rigid handrails preferred.

HOW WILL YOU GET MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ON BOARD? GMDSS, CAP. FAST AID GUIDE, MEDICAL FIRST AID GUIDE. MSN 1803 (DO IT THOROUGHLY) DAVIT, WINCH, RELEASE GEAR, AND ANNUAL L/B CHECKS

mandyconquers@gmail.com Oral Preparations Davit: The following items should be examined for satisfactory condition and operation; Davit structure with particular regard to corrosion, particularly behead sheaves an in other hard to paint places, misalignments, deformations and excessive free play, ego in bearings or track rollers; Wires and sheaves, possible damage such as kinks and corrosion; Lubrication of wires sheaves and moving parts; Functioning of all limit switches; Stored power systems including a check on capacity; and Hydraulic systems. Inspection for correct termination of fall wire end, Verification of fall wire end for ending or replace of wire Condition and reaving of remote control wires, pulleys etc. Winch: The following items should be examined for satisfactory condition and operation; Open and inspect brake mechanism; Replace brake pads, if necessary; remote control system; power supply system; winch foundation. Winch crank handle interlocks; and The angles/clearances if dead man brake levers to be checked upon reassembly. Release Gear: The following items should be examined for satisfactory condition and operation after annual winch brake test with the empty boat, as required by--------Operation of devices for activation of release gear. Excessive free play (tolerances) Hydrostatic interlock system, where fitted; Cables for control and release; and Hook fastening including check plates, keel bolts etc. Annual L/B check: The following items should be examined for satisfactory condition and operation; i) condition of lifeboat structure including fixed and loose equipment; Engine and propulsion system; Air supply system, where fitted; Manoeuvring system Power supply system; and Bailing system.

MSN 1816- about EPIRB Registration EPIRB: must be registered with an appropriate authority. this ensures that details held on EPIRB registers are as accurate as possible.

WHAT WILL YOU CHECK ANNUALLY IN OPEN LIFE BOAT? Items listed in checklists for the weekly/monthly inspections also from the fist of the annual thorough examination. When carrying out this examination the inspection of these items should be performed by the ships crew in the presence of accredited service personnel and any recommendations or new procedures should be demonstrated then; Inspection and maintenance records of inspections and routine maintenance carried out by the ships crew and the applicable certificates for the lunching appliances and equipment should be repairs and replacement of parts should be carried out in accordance with the manufacturers requirements and standards. Condition of lifeboat structure including fixed and loose equipment; Engine and propulsion system; Air supply system, where fitted;

mandyconquers@gmail.com Oral Preparations Manoeuvring system Power supply system; and Bailing system.

CONTENT AND INFORMATION IN WEEKLY NOTICE TO MARINER, CUMULATIVE NOTICE TO MARINER AND ANNUAL NOTICE TO MARINER? Annual Notice to Mariner: Correction of tide table correction of adieu sailing direction List of agents for charts Radio message procedure. SAR operational details Submarine information Firing and parterre area Coastal warning station Mile laying information World wade navigational warning Ocean weather ship details VTS information. Reporting system ECDCS US navigational chart & publication Sub marine cable and pipeline. Cumulative Notice to Mariner: The cumulative list record the date of issuer of the currents edition of will admiralty charts and publication list the number of correction affecting all charts over the last 2 year it is published by admiralty arrested. By the weekly notice to mariner. Weekly Notice to Mariner:

OPERATION OF EMERGENCY FIRE PUMP, REQUIREMENT AND LOCATION? FIRE PUMPS: Two pumps each capable of delivering at least one jet of water simultaneously from each of any two hydrants, hoses, nozzles. In addition to above one other pump such as g.s bilge, ballast pump shall be capable of delivering water to the fire main. If a fire in any one compartment could put all fire main out of action. An independently driven power operated emg fire pump outside machinery space (must be able to deliver atleast one jet of watch from each of any two hydrants). Cargo ships and tankers 1000t or greater 2 pump, 500t 1000 1 pump. Passenger ships ; >4000t 3 pumps, <4000t 2 pumps.

USE OF INTERNATIONAL SHORE CONNECTION? INTERNATIONAL SHORE CONNECTION Common link between the vsl and shore for pressuring fire main line. One to be used on each side of the ship. Out side dia-178mm, inside dia 64mm, washer 8 Bolts and nuts 4 nos (16mm dia: 150 mm in length, thickness flange min 14.5 mm)

mandyconquers@gmail.com Oral Preparations WHAT INFORMATION YOU GET FROM IMO SHIPS ROUTEING GUIDE? Ships Routeing Guide: Part A: General, Design Criteria And Symbols. Part B: Tss. Part C: Deep Water Routes. Part D: Area To Be Avoided. Part E: Other Routeing Measures. Part F: Associated Rules And Recommendations Of Navigation

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE OF COSWP AND ITS SECTIONS? The following methods contains with in the code of safe working practices (COSWP) to ensure safe movement onboard a vessel. General advice Drainage Transit areas Lighting Guarding of openings Watertight doors Shipboard vehicles

DUTIES OF SAFETY OFFICER AS PER COSWP? Endeavour to ensure that the provision of code of safe working practices are complied. Endeavour to ensure that the employers occupational health & safety polices are complied Every accident requires investigating. Every dangerous occurrence is taken into account All potential hazards to occupational health and safety and make reconditions to the master to present the requirement of an accident or to remove the hazards. Carry out occupational health & safety inspections and part of the ship at one every 3 months. Make representations and where appropriate reconditions to the master about the deficiency is the ship with requed to Carry out the requirement of safety combination

MAINTENANCE OF LIFEBOAT FALLS? Lifeboat falls: Turned end for end at intervals not more than 30 months ( 2 years ) Renewed not more than 5 years unless required earlier. Weekly inspections : All survival craft, rescue boats and launching appliances inspected visually Engines of life boats and rescue boats run ahead and astern for not less than 3 minutes General emergency alarm ( if not done daily ) Monthly inspections: All LSA, lifeboats and rescue boat equipment using checklist provided. Report logged Servicing of life rafts and HRU (life jackets inflatable, rescue boats inflatable) Every 12 months can be extended for additional 5 months but not more. Disposable HRUs ( HAMAR) 2 years life cycle

mandyconquers@gmail.com Oral Preparations PILOT LADDER DIMENSIONS OF SPREADER, MANROPES, SIDE ROPES AND ALL? DIMENSIONS OF PILOT LADDER Handhold stanchions dia 32 mm Above (b.w) height ; 120 cm Gap between two min 70 cm, max 80 cm. Man ropes without knots : dia 28 mm (if req by pilot) / (as per ladder) height Side ropes (between two) horizontal gap vertical gap Spreader : length 180 cm long breadth 11.5 cm thickness 2.5 cm

as per ladder. dia 18 mm 40 cm 30 38 cm

MANUAL LAUNCHING OF AN INFLATABLE LIFE RAFT? Look overside clear for launching the raft. Ensure painter is secured to a strong point. Remove any side railings, obstructions, chains etc. Remove any securing arrangements form the raft itself. If safe to launch then throw the raft to operable checking obstruction. Pull painter to full length to inflate the raft. Once raft is inflated (should normally take 1 to 3 min) dependent on climatic conditions then board as soon as possible by means of rope or ladder provided. Never jump directly into a raft from any height.

DAVIT LAUNCHED INFLATABLE LIFERAFT See for adequate illumination. Remove guardrails. Obstruction. Raise raft from deck by davit, hold browsing lines at each end of raft, hold painter line and short red fireline. Slew the davit arm to overside, make fast browsing lines and painter. Check overside obstn, inflate by pulling sharply the red firing line. Once inflated make sure raft is well secured to deck by bowing lines. Ensure all personnels are correctly wearing their life jackets. Board the raft make sure it doesnt tilt since supported by one wire. Once boarding is complete, release browsing lines and painter and check all clean around and below the raft then lower away. Once in water, release raft and allow to drift clear of immediate danger, before streaming sea anchor. Instructions for the launching in close proximity to the launching station. Emergency lighting, means of access, drills of above every 4 months by special liferaft

Have two men undo the SENHOUSE SLIP Life the life raft to the ships rail (d0 not undo the painter line from the hydrostatic release) Drop the life raft in to the water Pull the painter line till it can come no more and then give it a sharp pull

mandyconquers@gmail.com Oral Preparations The liferaft should now inflate Pull the life raft close to the pilot ladder Put the strongest man in to the liferaft fast Pass him the tail of the painter line leading back to the hydrostatic release, he will be pulling the liferaft closer too. Ever person that enters the liferaft helps him to keep the liferaft close to the ship. The second last person boards the liferaft, the painter line gets cut at the hydrostatic release side MASTER TELLS YOU TO PREPARE LIFEBOAT FOR LAUNCHING (PRECAUTION AND PREPARATION)? Sound signal, I will wear my PPE with Life Jacket Proceed to designated station Establish communication Collect my crew with PPE and Life Jacket (check whistle, lights etc) Head count Brief them their duties once again Railing removed, see for obstruction remove, proper illumination, boat falls checked See over board side clear Dont mention harbour pins Since they are removed as a P.O.B or sailing Gripes to be removed from the deck Will check overboard side and lower embarkation ladder First will send two persons in one will start eng another put plugs in life line to be released in boat itself for free most while lowering Fwd painter to be passed and made fast to strong point, when at embarkation level Release tracing pendent and make fast bows in tackle. All sit in boat except winch man Lower the boat slowly, checking the over side Release fall hooks together and make water borne Once water borne the final person to be in boat Make 45 degree angle then by boat hook and 90 deg towards wind water side

WHAT IS THE DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR LOADING DANGEROUS CARGO? LOADING OF DANGEROUS GOODS PREPARATIONS: Supervision/ instruction from the master / mate along with cargo plan. Cargo type, location. Cargo details from shipper Type of Packages/Quantity/Weight/SF. ESTB communication wearing PPE for self and crew on duty. Consult IMDG and perhaps loading manual too, and loading as per segregation table of IMDG. Make sure the holds are ready for loading such cargo in all respects, no oil,wood,rags etc. In. B flag or Red light shown. Dangerous goods only to be loaded during daylight hours. Stop other cargo, any bunkering if in progress, no hot work. Check for Temperatures in HOLD. Provision of special lifting gear to prevent damage to cargo when handling. Compartments containing cargo having explosive or fire riser should have fire fighting equipments rigged for immediate use. Appropriate measures should be taken to render any spillage harmless. When there is Leakage or Escape of dangerous gases or vapours the area should be evacuated, ventilated, and tested before entry.

mandyconquers@gmail.com Oral Preparations When dealing with spillages or the removal of defective packages, suitable BA sets and protective clothing should be provided as the circumstances dictate. In the event of any accidental exposure to dangerous substances, references should be made to IMDG, Medical Guide for remedial action MFAG. No smoking boards. Crew on stand-by, port authority informed, dept. And heads informed. WHAT INFORMATION YOU GET IN MARINERS HANDBOOK NP100? Chapter 1: Charts, Navigational Information, Supply Of Charts, Nav Warnings Etc. Chapter 2: Use Of Charts And Other Nav Aids, Fixing Positions On Charts, Light And Fog Signals, Buoyage, Echo Sounding Etc. Chapter 3: Operational Information And Regulations. Chapter 4: The Sea. Chapter 5: Meteorology. Chapter 6: Sea - Ice - Icebergs. Chapter 7: Operations In Polar Regions Where Ice Is Prevalent. Chapter 8: Observing And Reporting Hydro Information.

EMERGENCY DRILL UNDER ISM? Ans: Emergency drill under ISM: Abandoning ship drill/ man overboard/ stranding or grounding/ Fire / flooding / Main engine or steering failure /collision / search and rescue.

AUTO PILOT CONTROLS AND SETTING? An autopilot is fitted to most v/l to replace the helmsman in open waters most autopilots of operate upon the same principle taking input information regarding required heading, actual heading and steering characteristics, and giving output orders to the v/l steering gear. Steering: when helmsman is steering by wheel and tiller for emergency non- follow up altercation by the OOW MAKING WAY AND UNDERWAY DIFFERENCE? Making way: CASTING OFF A BOAT WHEN THE PARENT VESSEL IS MAKING WAY Once the boat falls has been released and the boat is held on the painter push the tiller toward the ships side This action effectively gives the boat a SHEER Keep the painter taut until the boat reaches a point of maximum sheer Then briefly alter the position of the tiller so that the bow cants inwards towards the parent vessel The result of this action will be for the painter to become temporarily slack which will permit its easy slipping Push tiller towards the shipside again and gain sea room

Underway: the word underway means that a vessel is not at anchor or made fast to the shore or aground.

mandyconquers@gmail.com Oral Preparations YOU ARE APPROACHING A FOGBANK WHAT YOU WILL DO HOLD PREPARATION? Check water tightness and securing arrangements of hatches. Check ventilation arrangement. Ensure adequate lighting. Check moisture content is below transportable moisture limit. Check fire fighting / detection / alarm / and smothering system. Where fire hazard risk avails no source of ignition. Display appropriate placards. Post warning notices. Rig shifting boards if necessary. Rig cargo thermometers as necessary. Remove unwanted dunnage. Stability aspectStresses. GM Stability adequate

WHERE YOU GET WEATHER INFORMATION? Weather chart Low pressure/ high pressure area/ isobars Warm-cold forts Navtex

WHAT CHECKS YOU DO ON STEERING GEAR, AND WHEN AND HOW? Main steering gear. Auxiliary steering gear. Remote steering gear control system Steering position located on the bridge Emergency power supply Steering gear power unit failure alarm . Remote steering gear system power failure alarm. They should be carried out with in 12 hours prior departure Feel the movement of rudder Visual inspection of steering gear and its connection linkage

HOW YOU DO EMERGENCY STEERING GEAR DRILL? Within once every 3 months drills include direct control with in steering gear compartment communication procedures with the navigation bridge operation of alterative power supply where applicable the should be recorded in official log book.

HOW YOU USE TO MANAGE GARBAGE ON YOUR LAST SHIP? Entries in the garbage record book shall be made on each of the following occasions: Principle of collection processing storage and disposal to be observed. Disposal in to skips or into collection areas ashore or on jetty or provided on board ship by shore. Ensure correct disposal of garbage in to correct skip Ensure garbage is not tipped /dumped anywhere else ashore If using barge for disposal awareness of times of barge arrival

mandyconquers@gmail.com Oral Preparations The movement of garbage to be recorded in garbage log book. The incinerator may not be used in port as per port regulation.

WHAT YOU GET IN FIRE WALLET, FIRE CONTROL PLAN, FIRE MAN OUTFIT? FIRE CONTROL PLAN Location of control stations. Remote controls. Fire fighting equipments Detection systems. Fire zones. Ventilation system. Access to spaces. A spare set of the plan are to be kept in a water tight container on the deck house. (for fire brigade) FIRE WALLET Muster list and location of muster pt. Crew list (no of crew). General arrangement plan Safety plan Cargo plan Trim stability booklet. Details of fired fire fighting system. Details of w/t doors and ventilation. Details of emergency fire pump. Important telephone nos. Pumping arrangement.

FIRE MANS OUTFIT Fire proof protective clothing outer surface water proof. Boots and gloves of rubber or non conductive electricity. Rigid helmet. Electric safety lamp (min for 3 hrs). An axe (approved with cover) Breathing apparatus SCBA atleast 1200 ltrs capacity, function for 30 mins (40 ltrs/min). Fire proof line attached to safety harness.

WHAT IS CHAIN REGISTER AND WHAT YOU GET IN IT? Chain Cable Certificate: Length of cable / number of shackles Diameter of link Length of a shackle Dimensions of link. After A Successful Test On A Chain Cable A Certificate Is Awarded, Stating: 1) Type Of Cable. 2) Grade Of Cable. 3) Diameter In Mm. 4) Total Length In Mts.

mandyconquers@gmail.com Oral Preparations 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Total Weight In Kgs. Length Of Link In Mms. Breadth Of Link In Mms. Tensile Breaking Load Applied In Tonnes. Tensile Proof Load Applied In Tonnes. Number And Types Of Accessories Included.

The Certificate Issued Shall Also Show: 1) A Serial Number. 2) Name Of Certifying Authority. 3) Mark Of The Certifying Authority. 4) Name Of Testing Establishment. 5) Mark Of Testing Establishment, If Any. 6) Name Of The Supervisor Of Tests.

RIGGING PLAN? Position and size of deck eye plates Position of inboard and out board booms Maximum head booms Maximum angle between runners Side and SWL of all blocks and their position Length size and SWL of all runners topping lifts, guys and preventers SWL of all shackles Position of the all derricks producing maximum forces Guidance and maintenance of the derricks Combined load diagrams showing force of load SWL (safe working load) WHEN WOULD YOU NOT USE AUTO PILOT? In heavy weather, restricted visibility, traffic density, traffic separation scheme, narrow channel, during costal navigation and pilot age and manoeuvring.

CARGO RECORD BOOK? Every to which annex ii (regulation for the control of pollution by noxious liquid substance in bulk) applies shall be provided by with cargo record book. In which following shall be recorded: Loading of cargo Internal transfer of the cargo Unloading of the cargo. Cleaning of cargo tank Discharging into the sea of tank cleaning Ballasting of cargo tank. Discharge of ballast from cargo tanks Accidental or other exceptional discharge Control by authorised surveyors Additional operational procedures and remarks

ENTRY IN TO ENCLOSED SPACE? Any sort of entry into enclosed space should only be carried out when permission has been obtained by master or chief officer and persons entering are experienced.

mandyconquers@gmail.com Oral Preparations Adequate ventilation and illumination. Atmosphere tested and found safe. Space secured for entry. S.C.A.B.A. sets available at entry (apparatus tested). Responsible person available at all times at entry point. Communication person entering, tanktop, bridge. Personnel protective equipment to be used. Where required breathing apparatus to be used. Testing equipment available for regular checks: O2 analyser- oxygen deficiency Explosimeter- Hc vapour and explosive limit Tankscope- measures oxygen in inert atmosphere Dragger tubes- measures oxygen if correct tube fitted.

CONTENT AND USE OF IAMSAR MANUAL VOLUME- 3? Contents: abbreviation & acronyms Glossary SECTION-1: Overview SECTION-2: Rendering assistance SECTION -3: On- scenc co- ordination SECTION-4: On board emergencies APPENDICES- A: Regulation v/33 of the international convention for the safety of life at 1974, as amended. APPENDICES-B: seach action message APPENDICES-C: factors affection as serves effectiveness APPENDICES-D: standard format for seach and rescue situation report (SITREP) APPENDICES-E: SAR briefing and debriefing from.

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT SEARCH PATTERNS? There are many searches including An Expanding Square Search A sector Search A Parallel search with one or more vessels A 90o parallel search with one vessel (Used by oilrigs and is very effective)

PRECAUTIONS WHEN RECEIVING PILOT? Wear proper PPE, orders from Master which side pilot ladder and how many mtrs above Establish communication with bridge Take required /sufficient crew with PPE on Check that the way for pilot is clear of obstruction Checking of pilot ladder, should be free of oil and grease and any other damage (adequate lighting, clear of any oil patches, slippery space and any obstructions) Pilot ladder to be rigged on the strongest point (also generally towards well rested to ship side /or as required by pilot). No OB discharge. Height as per/ pilot, life buoy with line and light near the pilot ladder. Inform about the progress to bridge/master. Check personally and to try to locate pilot boat and report. Crew put on standby.

mandyconquers@gmail.com Oral Preparations Once P.O.B Hoist H Flag Issue pilot card Inform the pilot about ships head, speed, Engine setting, Draught. Inform him about the location of LSA for his use. Discussion of passage plan with him and agreed with master: ind. Radio communication and reporting systems (ask him any Nav warning in the recent) Bridge watch and crew standby arrangements. Deployment and use of tugs (important). Berthing and anchoring arrangements. (on berth which lines to go, first arrangement, any obstructions, example crane etc on berth). Expected traffic during transit. Pilot change over arrangements if any. Fenders requirements. Vessels position to be plotted frequently and checked. Completed pilot card to be handed over to pilot. Showing him WHEEL HOUSE POSTER. Responsibilities within the Bridge team for the pilotage been defined and are they clearly understood. Languages: on bridge between ship pilot and shore. Look out arrangements explained to pilot. Crew standby arrangements explained to the pilot. Progress of the ship and execution of order(HELMSMAN, OOW and to pilot) to be monitored by master and OOW. Progress of the ship during the pilotage to be briefed to E.R and ships crew. Correct lights, flags, shapes being displayed. If action by pilot not satisfactory, Ill inform master. If master is not on bridge Ill discuss with pilot and safe clarification from him. If not satisfactory then Ill take charge

PRIOR SAILING CHECKS/ PREPARATION FOR SEA? Passage plan: for the intended voyage. Charts, books, Wx, Nav. Warn ings Equipments: checked and ready for use RPM indicator, emg engine stop, bridge and engine room telegraph and other auto pilot controls. Equipments tested, synchronized and found ready for use Communication: facilities including- Bridge, engine room, mooring stations, portable radios, VHF comm. with port authorities Navigation and Signal lights Sound signaling apparatus Steering gear manual auto emg. Change over and rudder indicators, full rudder move accordingly timing of rudder movement from hard over to hard over ensure visual inspection of operation and means of communication between bridge and steering compartment bow thruster motor to be checked Window wiper / clear view screen arrangements Is ship secure for sea: Cargo and cargo handling gear / equipment Anchors clear away for use Cargo / passenger details Stability and draught info Are all crew o/b and shore persons ashore? Stowaway check

mandyconquers@gmail.com Oral Preparations Are pilot embark / disembarkation arrangements in place Deficiencies reported and note of above made in log book

SHORT ROUND/ SNUBBING ROUND, WHEN YOU DO IT AND HOW? TURNING SHORT ROUND CIRCLE Right hand propeller vessel will turn more easily to stbd than to port. Start from port side of the channel to have maximum head reach movement. Rudder hard a stbd, engines ahead, do not allow vessel to gather much head way. Rudder mid ship, engine astern. Stern way is gathered, bow will come to stbd, port quarter will move in opposition owing to transverse thrust, stop engine. Rudder stbd, engines a head.

HOW WOULD YOU FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF AS A NEWLY JOINED OOW? He is a masters representative and masters trust lies over him along with responsibility to carry out safe and sound navigational watch and duties. Maintain a safe navigational watch. Maintain a proper look out by sight and hearing. Follow col regs to avoid collision and traffic. Familiarization with all navigational equipment Check vsls course regularly. Plot vsls position regularly. Monitor vsls progress along intended route. Compare gyro comp with magnetic compasses. Take compass error once a watch and every a/c of course. Carry out radar plotting. Record bridge activities in log book. Beware of vsls turning circle and stopping distance. Inform master any event / moment affecting vsls progress. Understand handing over watch procedure. Make periodic checks on nav equipments. Be aware of safety equipments on bridge and their operation. Be fully conversant with pollution prevention obligations and regulations. General communications. Ensure fire patrol, antipiracy watch maintained at all times. Gmdss watch keeping. Monitor cargo operations. Monitor and control machinery. Supervise routine work on deck. Supervise rigging of pilot ladder, gangways, mooring, fire wire and bunker ops and man and material including prev of pollution at all time

ISM PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE? Objectives: Observe safe operation of ships Prevent pollution Prevent loss of life and damage Project environment Designated person from compare DPA designated person ashore Master responsible from ship

mandyconquers@gmail.com Oral Preparations Internal audits Reports non confirmative NCR non conformance report Corrective action Log all activities Have an approved SMS (safety management system

HOW WILL THE CREW KNOW WHICH DRILLS ARE PENDING?

HOW WILL YOU GIVE TRAINING TO CREW ABOUT SAFETY AND OTHER THINGS? OR, DUTIES OF SAFETY OFFICER? Safety officer on-board ship: Supervise +control ships safety systems. Maintain / care/ testing of all (LSA) or (FFA) equipment onboard. Report short falls of any one above onboard Preparing requisitions for (LSA) and (FFA) and confirm they comply with rules and regulations Supervise boat drills. IMDG Code? Classes of dangerous cargo: Class 1 : explosives Class 2 : gases compressed, liquefied or dissolved under pressure. Class 3 : inflammable liquids. Class 4.1 : inflammable solids. Class 4.2 : inflammable solids or substances liable to spontaneous combustion. Class 4.3 : inflammable solids or substances which when in contact with water emit flammable gases. Class 5.1 : oxidising substances. Class 5.2 : organic peroxides. Class 6.1 : poisonous toxic substances. Class 6.2 : infectious substances. Class 7 : radio active substances. Class 8 : corrosives. Class 9 : miscellaneous dangerous cargo which presto a danger not covered by other classes

GRAIN REGULATIONS? GRAIN REGULATIONS (IMO 240 E) (MSN-1253) GRAINS: Wheat, corn, rice, pulses, seeds, oats etc. Minimum stability requirement: No more than 12-degree list after assumed shift of grain. Full compartment-grain shift-15 degree, partly filled compartment-25 degree grain shift. Initial GM of 0.3 m. Upright before sailing.

mandyconquers@gmail.com Oral Preparations A minimum residual stability as specified Angle of flooding 40 degree, 0.075 m radius. Every ship intended to load grain should have: Document of authorization. Grain loading manual. International code for the safe carriage of grain-IMO 240 E

HOW OFTEN DO YOU TAKE COMPASS ERROR AND WHY? COMPASS ERROR: The difference between in the direction indicated as north by the compass and the true north is compass error. In other words the difference between the compass north and the true north is the compass error. Compass error named East or West: Three methods determining compass error: Azimuth: true bearing of the heavenly body calculated at a given time in GMT. Amplitude: True bearing of the heavenly body calculated at a given time in GMT made when body is on the horizon, rising or setting. Transit: A bearing is one in which to conspicuous terrestrial object are in line, one in front of the other.

HOW YOU DO RISK ASSESSMENT? It may define as an identification of hazards in work. Process- what to do Identification of all hazards Evaluation of the risk Measures to control the risk. HOW TO DOLooking at each activity, which could cause injury. Grouping Hazards and risks Looking at each section and department.

CONTENT OF MUSTER LIST? MUSTER LIST CONTENTS Name and rank of crewmember. Duties assigned: (state separately for different emergencies) Muster points (for respective emergencies) Alternative muster points. Boat station (no.1 / no.2) Person responsible (for maintenance of equipments) Name/Rank of responsible person or in charge of respective parties

HOW YOU MAINTAIN SECURITY ON YOUR SHIP (ISPS)? Level-1 ID check, score to place of business, bag search Level-2 ID check, all bags cheeked Level-3 No body in no body out. STORES: Level-1 unbroken sealed packaged only-common to all levels. as per stores invoicenothing that is not rodent to come onboard.

mandyconquers@gmail.com Oral Preparations Level-2 Level-3 All to be checked prior coming on board. No stores.

WHAT YOU GET IN WEATHER CHART? Low pressure/ high-pressure area/ isobars Warm-cold fronts Geostrophic wind speed Directions of air masses

BUNKERING PROCEDURE? Prior taking bunkers: Seal up all decks scuppers to prevent spillage over side. Establish a second means of access to the vessel Incase of emergency. Display appropriate signal B flag or all round red light. Post additional no smoking, signs in deck areas. Establish full fire and spillage precautions close to the manifold and ensure immediate readiness and availability. Have the contact numbers of all the relevant parties ready for use. Set up and test communications between the pumping stations the manifold and the reception personnel monitoring the delivery. Make sure adequate drip trays are positioned under flanges and in the way of the manifold. Rig five wires fore and aft if appropriate. Make fire extension near manifold (foam type) Have dispersal chemical readily available for use on board, the vessel in the event of spillage. Detail sufficient manpower on deck and in the engine room to carry out the operation correctly, especially when topping off. Assist engineers in this operation. Make sure if barge along side fender arrangements are okay, their moorings taken care of, their crew not allowed in all anti piracy

ACTION ON DISTRESS MESSAGE RECEIVED OR YOU SEE A RED FLARE? (i) Take a Compass Bearing of the flare and note it down (Convert this to a True Bearing) (ii)Take the Lat/Long of the ships position (iii) Sound the General alarm of 7 short blasts followed 1 prolonged blast on the ships whistle (iv)Alter course Towards the flare (v)Inform the Captain and relate all the information to him (vi) Make sure all your radios are on the distress frequencies (they should always be left on distress frequencies) (vii) If no Mayday then its up to you to Relay a Mayday (Mayday Relay) viii) Inform the crew at the muster station to get all lifesaving/fire-fighting and portable pumps made ready (ix)Post look-outs around the vessel (x) The mate should now observe the radar looking for a target

WHAT INFORMATION YOU GET FROM ADMIRALTY SAILING DIRECTION? Details regarding the coast approach (particulars area) Dangers / no go areas and Dock details. Local wx Local / harbour rules, port authority

mandyconquers@gmail.com Oral Preparations Working channel etc Region a/b, buoyage system Panoramic / photographic view. Area tidal information, depth / draught EQUIPMENTS ON BRIDGE? Nav lights (morse, aldis, search light) emergency lt. Ok. Sound signaling apparatus (whistle, fog bell, gong) ok. Verbal confirm. Safety equipment (pyrotechnics, epirb, sart, l/jackets, alarms) ok. Communications ok. Instruments will check, echo sounder, enps, course recorder, gyro magnetic diff. Log inbook. Will check gyro repeaters alignment. Will check for alarm system on bridge. Look for ancillary bridge equipments (binoculars, flag, met equip). See for RADAR (ARPA) (will check for and compare with actual target) Will check for traffic density of area. Nav hazards expected. Possible effects of heel / trim / water density squat during watch. Any nav watch probs. Prev. Will keep insight of deck work if going on. Look out fit enough to carry out the job. Will check look out / er stations / all repeaters / indicators/ dimmer etc. Procedure for use of m/eng to manoeuvres, when m/eng is on bridge control.

WHAT TYPE OF LIFTING GEAR YOU HAVE IN YOUR LAST VESSEL AND WHERE YOU FIND ABOUT THE SWL? My last vessel cargo gear cranes. SWL wre over the cranes jib.

WHAT FIXED FIRE FIGHTING YOU HAVE ON YOUR LAST SHIP? Fixed deck foam systems: (tankers low expansion) Capable of delivering foam to entire cargo tank deck as well as into a cargo tank if the is ruptured. Control station outside and away from cargo area and readily accessible, simple and rapid operation. Rate of foam not less than 0.6 litres/ m2/ minute. Sufficient supply of foam concentrate to produce foam for at least 20 minutes. ( IG system fitted) Foam supplied through foam monitors and applicators. (1250 litre/min) Capacity of any monitors at least 3 liter/m2/minute. Capacity of applicator not less than 400 litres/minute and throw not less than 15 meter

PUMP ROOM ENTRY, AND FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM IN IT, IF IT IS CO2 FROM WHERE YOU RELEASE IT? REQUIREMENT FOR ENTRY INTO PUMPROOM A permanently rigged rescue line and harness should be at the top of all cargo and transfer pumprooms (part of life saving appliance) (SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE). No fixed equipment fitted in the pump room should be operated if the gas LEL is in excess of 40%.

mandyconquers@gmail.com Oral Preparations Gas generation caused by oil in bilges may be reduced/minimised by spreading a layer of foam over the pumproom bilges. Permission has been obtained from a Senior Officer. Ventilation should be provided for at least 15 minutes and remains in use throughout the period of entry. Means of communication must be established. Lifeline and Harness is ready for immediate use. A competent person is standby on top of the pumproom to call for assistance. Advice the officer of entry and exit. Obtain explosimeter reading from the Bottom platform that it is free of toxic vapours along with regular checks (incase of maintenance works) At least one compressed B.A set is ready for immediate use on top. (in case of maintenance works) Additional B.A set is ready for use close at work. (incase of maintenance works) Have resuscitation equipment ready for immediate use close at work. (incase of maintenance works). Chief Officer should personally supervise incase of an emergency. THE OXYGEN CONTENT OF AIR IS 21%. IF THE LEVEL FALLS TO APPROXIMATELY 17% THE ATMOSPHERE IS UNSAFE.

SAMPLE OF AN ENTRY PERMIT FORM Has the permission been obtained from the Chief Officer? Is the tank clean? Is the tank pressurised? Has the tank been inert, then gas-freed?

PUMP ROOM BILGES ALARM, HOW OFTEN YOU TEST IT? Before loading & discharging we are test bilges alarm.

ACCORDING TO STCW-95 CONVENTION WHAT ARE REST PERIOD? Watch keepers must have a minimum of 10 hours rest in a 24 hours period and 70 hours in day period. A record must be kept of all hours worked and this is available for inspection by port state. Companies are responsible for posting up watch schedules which give details for position the daily work and rest periods at sea and in port. In the event of an emergency affecting the safety of the ship these hours may be exceeded.

HOW TO TEST FIXED FOAM FIRE FIGHTING APPLIANCES? Capable of delivering foam to ensure cargo tank area as well as into cot. Control station outside and away from cargo area and readily accessible, simple and rapid operation. Rate and foam not less than 0.6 ltrs/m2 min. Sufficient foam concentrate to produce foam for at least 20 min. Foam supplied through foam monitors/applications. Capacity of any monitor at least 3 ltrs/ m2 min. Capacity of any application not less than 400 ltrs / min and turn not less than 15 mtrs. FOAM Min discharge rate not less than 0.6 ltr/min.

mandyconquers@gmail.com Oral Preparations System should be able to produce foam for atleast 20 min. Foam supplied for 3 monitor/applicator at lead at 1250 ltrs/min. Cap of foam monitor at least 3 ltr/min. Discharge cap of applicator at least 400 ltrs/min and should be able to throw the down not less that 50 mtrs. WHAT YOU CHECK ANNUALLY IN OPEN LIFEBOAT? condition of life boat structure including fixed and loose of equipment Engine and propulsion system Sprinkler system Air supply system Manoeuvring system Power supply system Bailing system

WHAT INFORMATION IS PROVIDED ON PILOT CARD? Ships particulars: name, c.s, displacement, dwt, year built, loa, breadth, bulbous bow y/n, draught, forward aft, midships, port anchor, stbd anchor, shackles. loaded/ballast manifold. air draught. engine: type, manpower, rpm/pitch, loaded speed, ballast speed. steering: rudders. type, max, propeller ..cpp..thrusters, bow power, stern power, steering equipment checked: ready for use- anchors, whistle, flags, x-band radar, s-band radar, speed log, echo sounder, enps, compass system, steering gear, rudder /rpm / rot indicators, vhf, mooring winches and lines. equipment operational defects. other important details.

What is the easy means of finding compass error along side jetty?

What information do you give to apply ones he is on board?

DUTIES OF OOW AT ANCHOR Determine and plot ships position on the appropriate chart ASAP Take bearings of fixed navigation marks or readily identifiable shore objects at frequent intervals to check that vsl remains securely at anchoring Ensure proper lookout maintained Periodic inspection rounds to be made of ship Meteorological and tidal conditions to be observed Immediately notify Master and take necessary steps if vsl drags anchoring

mandyconquers@gmail.com Oral Preparations Readiness of machinery and M/engine as per Master instructions Notify Master if visibility deteriorates Proper lights /shapes / sound signals as per regulations to be made Preventive Measures to prevent environmental pollution as per pollution regulations All navigation equipments to be made use of to assist navigation, Ex., Echo sounder, radar, Met equipment, telegraph and lights/shapes etc.. Fire watch, anti pilferage watch, anti piracy watch, no smoking regulations, no unauthorized boards, no over board discharge, anchor cable to view at each tide changing time, VHF watch to be maintained

WHERE DO YOU FIND YOUR SHIPS FWA? Ships particular on board ship.

SMOKE COMING FROM GALLEY, WHILE YOU ARE DOING CARGO OPERATION IN PORT. FIRE IN PORT (ACTION) Raise the alarm Tackle fire by convention means immediately Master on bridge (informed) Head count taken for casualties Stop cargo work All non-essential persons off ship (head count with foreman/stevedore) I will bring in the brigade Open communication by vhf On tankers use of fire wires/tugs for casting off ****** if u.k.c less than 1/9th of the draught then cannot flood hold for fire fighting ****** man on gangway stationed with fire plan and international shore coupling pulling out man with b.a set 1) if run out of air 2) if run out of fire fighting medium

HOW WOULD YOU KNOW THAT YOU ARE APPROACHING TRS? TRS may be developing if barometer is 3mb below mean reading. Mean readings found in admiralty sailing directions. if there is significant change in the direction or strength of the wind a long swell is observed from the approximate centre of the storm.] at first cirrus dudes then altostratus as the storm apprentices followed by broken cirrus. Heavy rainfall in vicinity of TRS.

HOW WOULD YOU TRAIN YOUR CREW ACCORDING TO ISM? Responsible for the implementation of the safety and environmental policy. Motivates the crew to observe the policy reviews safety management system (SMS) and reports any deficiencies.