SHIPPING NEEDS

What is the Nature of Job on ships?(IMP)

 Hardships & rigorous work schedules

 Stark reality-sweat investment
 Middle of nowhere for a period
 Spend hours on deck-gazing north star
 Enjoys hobnobbing means Itching for long hours of work- 8-14hrs/7days a week
 Premium for space-share with others
 We can relax and socialize while Off shore/off duty& explore places when we Disembark from
ship

What are the benefits of your seafaring job?(IMP)

 Unique lifestyle
 Spend long periods of time with family
 No pressure & pursue other interests
 Earn a handsome salary
 Gain status & respect
 Become responsible & independent
 Becomes professional as the seafarer is Good at job & does all kinds of work Without thinking
it small or meaningless

What are the Personal Traits for Effective Functioning on Board?

Manual Dexterity as he works manually while servicing & repairing equipment
Administrative skills
Resourceful means he has the problem solving capacity
He requires to be Flexible means he adapts to new technology & practices on it
He has thorough Job knowledge
He is highly interested or Motivated, which means he Adjusts to new changes with confidence
Always ready for Long stretches of work
During emergency, he shows both Physical+ mental toughness for handling stress.

WHAT ARE THE VARIOUS DEMANDS OF THE CAREER?(IMP)

Q.1 .List the practical demands of the sea-faring profession.

Working with your hands: here Work schedule will be practically oriented
Attitude of pride for small & insignificant task is expected
Every Practical tasks needs care & attention as work on board is interrelated & your actions
affects others
Q.3 .List the Physical needs?

1.Long & Irregular working hours & Sailing nine months in a year demands regular exercise such as Sit
ups & push ups in your cabin
2. Confined Working Space,Cramped working space & limited space demands . Good health & hygiene
3. As there are no doctors on board we should maintain positive personal living habits ,Keep your self
fresh & clean and Do Regular exercise

Q.4 List the Emotional needs?

1. Dealing with loneliness: when we feel lonely & stressful due to staying without family for
extended period on ships then set professional goals , Writing to family , Keeping personal diary or
journal & Carrying small mementos of home
2. When missing out some special occasions try to appreciate the benefits of career
3. Absence in the choice of companions as selection of members in the team are based on
professional requirements so they have to get along with people of different culture and nationalities
& spend months with the same crew members…

Q.5List the Technical needs?

1. Technical knowledge is required to undertake tasks such as Navigation,Care of cargo,Maintenance

of vessel
2. Technical expertise increases with study & experience

Q.6List Psychological needs

1.Lack of colleagues at the same level so try to develop own support system, adjust with people of
different personalities
2. Changeable Work Environment as every new contract demands new ships & adjustment
3. To have realistic expectations from colleagues empathize, be patient & objective
4. Requires Multi tasking & Multi functional adaptability: means there is a need to develop aptitude
to deal with multiple tasks at one time & adopt to changing situations & environments
5. Working without complaining under a hierarchical set up: means subordinate should follow
instructions & take orders from seniors showing tolerance ,respectfulness & duty bound that is
expected in a team
6. Developing Multi-Cultural Respect in Multicultural environment, which demands openness &
acceptance for other cultures, values & systems
6. Aptitude to study: as promotions depends on experience & clearing examinations seafarer should
develop ability to study while working on board
7. Team work : living conditions of life demands Close working , and appreciate working for common
goal which means sink or die together
Q.Why should we maintain high hygienic standards on board?

 We should maintain high hygienic standards on board due to Limited space & No doctors
available on board.
 As the officers & crew spend many months on ship, they can spread simple infections more
easily
 Lastly, ship visits different countries and people from different environment come in contact
with the crew on board causing infection.

Q.What are the consequences of Port Health Inspectors making an adverse remark about hygienic
conditions onboard?

If the Port Health Inspectors find the ship unhygienic then they may lay a fine or decide on detention
of the vessel (means imprisonment)

Q.Which Annexure of MARPOL, deals with storage & disposal of garbage onboard?
MARPOL Annexure V, deals with storage & disposal of garbage onboard

Q. How Can We Maintain High Hygiene Standards on Board?

 By Safe management of refuse & disposal of waste
 Avoid exposure Of Food Wastes as it can attract disease causing organisms, Rodents, vermin,
flies & cockroaches
 Refuse should be placed in waste storage spaces or open decks & fitted with tight covers . The
Garbage bin should be Non absorbent & should have easily cleaned Containers. These
containers are Scrubbed ,washed & disinfectant used to Prevent Odors & nuisances & attract
rodents and vermin
 No storage of food in Cupboards & Cabins as it Spreads cockroaches, fungus & organisms.
 Details Of Proper retention-preservation, Selective collection, Storage & disposal of wastes on
board, shore &overboard is found in MARPOL Annexure V

Q.What are the measures for Safe management of Drinking Water on Board?

 Removal of rust on tanks then it is thoroughly washed and dried before refilling. No ill person
with rashes or cuts- enters the Drinking tank . Chlorine tablets are used for prevention of
disease causing bacteria germinating in water
 Care while developing contact with shore workers by using disinfectant solution near the
gangway
 Advice from reliable authorities by the Master , to prevent outbreak of diseases on board
 To maintain high Hygiene standards onboard inspection and audit is done by Port Health
Inspectors & Port state Officials, who govern by deciding either on Detention or fine
Q.List three good practices of personal hygiene. fitness-

 By taking Good care of skin ,ears, hair , mouth teeth & genitalia
 Proper maintenance of clothing, towels & other personal gear
 Maintaining the cabin clean & in spic & span condition
 Taking daily bath or shower in hot weather & hot compartments, to prevent itches, rashes &
Skin ailments
 Brisk rubbing with a rough towel to stimulate circulation & feeling of well-being
 Catering department keep their hands clean & wash fruits etc properly
 Cuts are tended by first aid, to avoid infection to pass on to others

Q.What can be the consequences of contact of skin with oil/oil washed clothes?
 Oil should not spill or spray in Oil containing equipment .
 Do not put oily rags in your pockets when continuous contact as it creates Rashes & other skin
ailments
 Boiler suits are called contaminated clothes and it is washed separately in separate washing
machines to facilitate people using same laundry facilities .

Q.When & Why should Hands be washed?

Hands should be washed by disinfectant solution before eating , after using bathroom & after work
because it can Infect or pick germs while touching nose, eyes or mouth

Q.How to care your mouth teeth & hair?

 Mouth can be taken care by brushing the teeth with tooth brush after meals, to prevent gum
disease, infection & tooth decay
 Hair should be Shampooed frequently, Cut at regular intervals & Preferably kept short

Q.What is the physical fitness requirement as per International standards

 The physical fitness requirement as per International standards requires the deck officers to
have a normal color vision , to identify navigational lights of a ship from a distance
 Eye test are conducted by the Medical Authority of Mercantile Marine Department (MMD) &
Distance vision should be unaided
 The physical fitness certificate obtained from Seaman Employment Office prior to
registration, proves that the seafarer is free from all contagious diseases and renders him fit
for sea service .
 This fitness certificate is given as per the guidelines of the latest Merchant Shipping
Regulations to show concern on the health & safety of other passengers in the ship . This
fitness certificate has to be carried by the seafarer without fail ,while joining the ship.
 Q. List the medical conditions generally render a person unfit for work at sea.
Infectious & Parasitic Diseases:
 Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
 Enteritis
 Hepatitis, active or chronic, within 6 months
 Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD)
 Active Tuberculosis
 Cases where either one or both lungs have been seriously affected
 Typhoi.1d
 Active or carrier Malaria
 Lice
 Scabies
 Any other to present a health hazard to others
 To casual contact
 Morbid condition of either eye or of the lid of either eye
 To risk of aggravation or recurrence

•Q.What may happen to you in an enclosed space Or dangerous gases around?(IMP)

Induces headaches & illness, Weaken immune system, In dusty atmosphere or spray
painting wear respirators & Masks be worn

Q. how should we Exercise on board?

Gym & Indoor games-table tennis. Simple walk on deck & Jogging but Shoes has to be
padded in steel decks

Q. How much Rest or Sleep is needed?(IMP)

Unbroken hours of Rest & Sleep. SECTION A –VIII of the STCW Code States
10 hours of rest in 24 hr period-divided in 2 periods, each at least of 6 hours

Q. Travel Arrangements for Joining Ship(IMP)

The Fleet Personnel department of the company arranges the air ticket, & visa for the
floating staff.. Besides, the Co: gives Contract letter/Introduction letter & helps for
Immigration for the personnel on board. They also make arrangements to place you on the
hotel if there is a delay in the arrival of the ship in the port.

Q. what should we consider while booking a Room?

Rate /sunny spot, balcony overlooking the ocean, Garden view, non-smoking & king-sized
bed, Business facilities (fax machine, internet facility & data ports)
& confirmation in advance. In Hotel Baggage carts don’t place lap top, as valuables get
stolen, while standing in front of the Reception Counter. Don’t Display- “Clean the room”
as it can attract thieves, turn on light & run T.V, while leaving out . At Hotel’s Cashier,
don’t flash cash as it can attract pickpockets.

Q. What happens in Passport Control area?

Immigration check & Security check point .
Q. How should we travel or social etiquette on flight ?
Boarding pass to reconfirm the seat. Cabin baggage at designated space, ask flight
attendant for assistance. Limbs within seating area. Be courteous with flight attendants &
Co-passengers. No Alcohol– As you are joining ship immediately on arrival. Exit- Don’t
rush & Push Co-passengers. Smoking – Refrain as it is non-smoking area. Making &
Confirming Accommodation Reservations. For Hotel Reservation ,Book in Advance / be
precise of name & location desired. Ask Confirmation No., at the front desk-.(for HNSR-
High No Show Rates)
Responsibility of Hotel: They should arrange transportation & Check for confirmation on
arrival to avoid no-show fee and penalties for early checkout.