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1. All life-jackets on any ship must be of the same make and type.
2. All vessels are advised to keep clear of this area.
3. All entries entered into the Oil Record Book must be up-to-date, accurate, truthful and in compliance with.
4. All this equipment should be maintained according with the manufacturers instructions.
5. Are you familiar with this type of equipment?
6. Be careful you don’t fall off the ladder.
7. Both vessels were equipped with operational radars.
8. Can you approach the vessel from the lee side?
9. Closing doors will slow down the spread of flames.
10. Drip trays should be placed under the hose couplings before bunkering operations.
11. Dry bulk cargo is unloaded by cranes.
12. Dangerous good should be stowed away from living quarters.
13. Each lifeboat should be launched and manoeuvered in the water at last once every 3 months.
14. Emergencies often occur at night.
15. Has the chief officer taken over the watch from the Second officer yet?
16. I need to find out the exact dates of my next shore leave.
17. I have been on this ship since April.
18. I have just talked with the watch officer on the phone.
19. I have been working as an electrician for 7 years.
20. I have been looking for my key everywhere but can’t find it.
21. I am not under command at the moment.
22. I am looking for the Bosun to ask for some white paint. Have you seen him?
23. I’m finishing my contract at the end of January.
24. I manoeuvring with difficulty. Keep clear of me.
25. I prefer coffee with milk.
26. If you need medication you should take it with you.
27. If is necessary to abandon ship in cold climates you must put on extra clothing.
28. It will take you 15 minutes t o get to the nearest bank on foot.
29. There were over 500 passengers on board during this voyage.
30. This chapter includes instructions and information about all the lifesaving appliances on board.
31. This vessel has called at 21 ports in the last 2 months.
32. The pilotage is compulsory for all vessels that enter or leave the port.
33. The Chief Engineer a nd 2 officer are arriving here by plane.
34. The 3rd officer on watch met us at the gangway.
35. The ship is leaving port in three day’s time.
36. The pump rate should be 60 cubic metres per hour.
37. The lifting work was done under the supervision of the Chief Eng.
38. The investigation showed that the fire was caused by the carelessness of the welder.
39. The line throwing device is stored on the bridge.
40. The operation will be carried out with a hoist.
41. The turbocharger is out of operation.
42. The Panamas bulker sent out a distress message saying the holds were filling with water.
43. The bulk carrier arrived in Singapore at 4 p.m.
44. The collision between the tanker and the fishing boat was live miles off the Black Sea coast.
45. The Chief officer was annoyed because the decision was made without informing him.
46. The ratings are busy scrubbing the deck at the moment.
47. These records are maintained on board for at least a 12-month period.
48. To make drills more effective a scenario of the emergency should be decided before the drill.
49. Most oil supply occurs during routine cargo operations and bunkering.
50. My position has been obtained by celestial observation.
51. Our last of call was Genoa.
52. Portable VHF radios can provide vital communication between the bridge and the cargo control room.
53. Stop where you are and wait until the pilot arrives.
54. We have been waiting for a berth for 3 hours.
55. What was the main cause of the collision last week?
56. Who is responsible for the use of the communication in an emergency.
57. We waited for the agent until 5 o’clock but he didn’t come.
58. We were unable to leave Rotterdam on 15 Nov.
59. We have decided against renewing your contract.
60. Who was this certificate signed by?
61. We expect to repair the pump in 2 hours.
62. Why is the Master not satisfied with our work.
63. Which is the best extinguisher to put out an electrical fire.
64. Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.
65. Work must not be carry out unless the necessary PPE is available for use.
66. You look so pale? What’s wrong with you?
67. You are proceeding at dangerous speed.
68. You are heading forwards fishing nets.