Captain Sanga

Class I

2018

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 ETA?

Hot work procedure

Taking over as a Master Handing over by master
WPSHA
Certificate Documents
How will you guide C/O & C/E to
prepare Work plan?
Class I : Oral question - Capt Sanga How will you check passage
EMG drill as per solas plan?
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What precaution to be taken in How will you check passage
Drills ? plan in ECDIS
Stowaway on board
Your Vsl in Open sea and you receive heavy
Prep and concern before entering
weather warning
HRA?
METEO MLD?
Difference between PSC & FSC
Synchronise Paramatric
Power of PSC
rolling & Pitching
NOP & Extended NOP

LOP How will you Implement

MARPOL on board ?
CSR
Entries in ORB 1
Found certificate is
expiring. MARPOL Entries in Garbage record
book?

How will you guide C/O to

carry out ballast exchange ?

Bosun Comes and complain about Food and

water, Your action? ISM Objectives of ISM Masters responsibility in ISM ?

Crew is sick and master

actions? Masters responsibility under
ISPS ISPS ?
CREW MATTER ( MSA CH
C/O informs one crew not
179 ) When to request DOS ?
reported to work, your
action ?
How will you Advice C/O for
Crew Found drunk? Loadicator test
Disciplinary offence
Masters obligation under MLC
2006?

How to chose POR? Official Log book entries ?

What will happen at POR?
Different types of Log books ?
What is Class & why do we need them? POR
SANGA
At POR it was found Vsl rudder was found Loading of Bulk cargo
damage, your action? according to IMSBC

CARGO Fumigation?

Contents of Polar Code ? Concern as Container ship?

Master in Bulk Carrier ?
Vsl already in ICE region Your
Concern.

How will you Proceed to POLAR When will you transmit Danger
POLAR region, Masters
msg & info in it.
concern in Passage planning?
You re-routing due to Heavy weather & Dist increases
Vsl Proceeding to ICE region
SOLAS CH 5 by 100nm & the charters complain about it, what is
Masters Concern.
your responsibility?

You are unable to proceed for Rescue,

Company tells you after 2 months vsl to DD, Your under what circumstances ?
actions & preps?

DD with full cargo on board Main concern in Magnetic

DD compass ?
Mastes concern prior
entering the DD MAGNETIC COMPASS When will you swing
compass ?
Prior flooding masters
Concerns How will you swing compass ?

How will you explain ROR to

Jr officers?
You received Distress msg 50nm, Your
action ?

Masters concern after taking Survivors on What is Maritime

What is LIEN ?
board ? LEIN?

Masters concern in Vsl Aground ? Particular average ?

& General Average ?
Small ship in Distress, Stating Engine
problem & request you to tow her to Difference between LOF &
Nearest port, Your action? LAW Contractual Salvage?
EMG
At 0200 hrs 2/0 calls you and tells you vsl Sue & Labour clause & New
went Aground, your initial & subsequent Jasons Clause ?
action?
P & I Covers ?
After 4-6 days, suddenly high tide and vsl
Warranty
re-floats and tug not arrived, Your actions?

How will you go about re-floating the ship?

Advantage and Dis advantage

of re-floating?
 TANKING OVER

Crewing Mannager Collect SEA & appointment letter.

Discuss about Ship particulars

Safety & Safety management Vsl trading area Port rotation

system onboard

DPA Last Internal & External audit

Any Surveys due
Any observation & guidance for
improvement
Type of charter
Technical
Superindent
Charters instructions & company

Voyage instruction

Meet
Ship Condition

Any Improvements to be done

Security related issues on board
CSO
Current operating security level

Onboard master will send the

handing over note to Tech Super

Tech Super will review the

As pre my company SMS
Handing over note

Same will be handover to

Tanking over master.

I will go through the note and

Company chk list
Enroute to ship
TANKING Which has to asked with handing
Make a note.
OVER over master

General Impression of ship

Chk the hull condition

Load-line making

Drafts
Before entering the ship
Rigging of gangway

ISPS Watch

WPSHA

LSA & FFA

Way to cabin Will have a look on how good is Heath & hygiene wise Cleanliness
the vsl maintained

LSA & FFA

 About last Tenure
Introduce my self.
Meet out going Master Any issues
M/C issues
Hand over the appointment letter Crew related matters
Bridge team
Ship maintenance
General Discussion
Any crew change Especially Management level

Bridge lay out

As per SMS GMDSS equipment

Get Familiarisation done
Limitation on equipment

Ship condition of report

Survey condition
Statement of Survey Condition of class

Quarterly listing
According to
Will have look in certificates
& MPA cir 06 - 2012

PP
SEA
ILO medical certificate
STCW 2010 Cert
Crew
Documents CDC
COC Flag state COE
GMDSS Endorsed by Flag state.
COP Trading area
Next port of call
Type of charter Voyage / Time
Commercial matter
Any spl instruction from
Present condition of Loading / Charterers
Discharge
Updates on Cargo
UKC Local authority
ETD Service of equipment
For Next voyage
Pilot Embarkation time F/W & F/O supply
Port service
Port clearance FO Crew change
Latest Wx Report FW Port Authority
ROB Provisions

Charts & publication last updated

Bridge layout & Passage plan

Equipment & Limitation
Equipment condition
I will request out going
master to familiarise with GMDSS console
Watch keeping arrangement
Manning level
Crew relief plan Especially for management level

Deck m/c condition

Next survey due
Maintenance & Survey
Surveys
Any condition of Class (COC)

MLC 2006

Checking ISM document, for any

Files Maintained by master non conformity

Controlled drugs & medical Approved ship stability booklet

stores ( as per scale )

Take over Cash ( ship account )

Password of the safe FO

ROB FW
Hand over & take over by both
masters,
Provision
Certificates & documents

Signature by both master

I will make entry in OLB
Once I am satisfied
ROB of FW, FO, Provision

Make new entry on AOA Sign on

Send MPA crew change Via Marine / Electronic Eng form 2

C/O Updates on cargo

Discuss with C/O & C/E
Estimated finishing time of completion
Metacentric height
C/E ROB F/O, Spares
Dep Draft
Maintenance schedule
M/C condition
Spares

2/O Chk the passage plan & latest

updated charts & publication
 Certificates ( All this cert are according to Offshore vsl )

Survey statement Class survey record

Certificate of registry FAL ( Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic )

Classification certificate

Int Tonnage Certificate 1969 For 24m & more

Tonnage Convention
Singapore Int Tonnage Certificate For less Tham 24m

Int Load line Cert Int Convention on Load line 1966 As modified by protocol of 1988

Int load Line Exemption Certificate Singapore Load Line Exemption certificate

Cargo Ship Equipment Certificate

Cargo Ship Safety

Cargo Ship Construction Certificate
Certificate

Cargo Ship Safety radio Certificate

SOLAS

Special Purpose Ship Safety

Certificate.

For vertical positioning & spacing

Exemption Certificate
of lights & Second masthead light

IOPP Int Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate Singapore OPP-C

ISPP Int Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate

MARPOL IAPP Int Air Pollution Prevention Certificate Singapore APP-C

EIAPP Engine Int Air Pollution Prevention Certificate

IEE Int Energy Efficiency Certificate

Certificates
Safety Management Certificate Ship
SMC
ISM Intrim SMC

DOC Document of Compliance Company

ISS Int Ship Security Certificate Intrim ISSC

DMLC 1
MLC Maritime Labour Certificate
DMLC 2

Safe Maning Document

SSCEC Ship Sanitation Control Exemption certificate WHO

IAFS Int Anti-fouling Safety certificate

CSR Continuous Synopsis Record

COC/COE

STCW 2010 convention Master , Officers & Crew GMDSS / GOC

COP

ILO convention Register of Ships Lifting Appliance & Cargo handling Gear.

Certificate of test for Anchor & Cable

Oil pollution Insurance certificate

P & I club insurance certificate

Crew accommodation certificate

 Documents

CSR Continuous Synopsis Record

SMC/SMD Safe Manning Document

Approved Intact Stability Booklet

Damage Control Booklet & Plan

Solas Training Manual Ship Specific

Fire Fighting Manual Ship Specific

Also has to be kept out side the accommodation.

Fire control Plan / Booklet
Easily accessible for immediate use.

Ship Station Licence

CSM Cargo Securing Manual

ETA Emergency towing Booklet Ship Specific

ORB Part 1
Record Books Oil Record Book
ORB Part 2

Bulk carried Booklet

DOA & Grain Loading Stability Booklet.

DOC For ships carrying DG cargo in packaged form or in bulk

Official Log Book OLB

Record & Documents Deck Log Book

GMDSS log book

Radar Log Book

VHF Log Book

Log Books
Garbage Record Book

Ballast water Record Book

DP Log Book

Movement Log Book

Engine Log Book

Shipboard Oil Pollution

SOPEP
Emergency Plan

Shipboard Marine Pollution

SMPEP
Emergency Plan

Plans
GMP Garbage Management Plan

SSP Ship Security plan

SEEMP Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan

LSA Life Raft Certificate

FFA Fire Extinguisher Certificate

Certificate of approval for
Navigational Aid

Navigational Lights
 How will you check passage plan?

Reg 34 Safe navigation

SOLAS CH V Annex 24 Voyage Planning

Annex 25 Guidance for Voyage planning

Passage plan?

MSC cir 893 ( 21 ) Guidelines for voyage

planning

Importance of Voyage planning & avoiding Dangerous

MPA cir 16 of 2010
situation in adverse Wx & sea Condition

Complied with company SMS chk list

berth to birth
Passage plan is planned from

Corrected to latest NTM &

uptodate
Chart & Publication

All course are to be laid according to the

minimum requirement of company UKC policy

Latest Wx report & Routing Are taken in consideration

chart

Ship routing guide

ASD

ALRS
Publication used are
ATT

Ocean passage of the world.

( NP 136 )

He wants to listen this.

Reporting points as per ALRS

MARPOL Annex 1 , 5 & 6

Spl area & ECA area
No Go area
Contingency anchorage
Point of no return
Markings on chart
Calling master

Pilot Embarkation point.

Parret indexing

Position fixing method

Position fixing interval

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 How will you check passage plan in ECDIS?

MPA cir 25 of 2015

Go through
MSC cir 1503

First I will chk ECDIS settings are proper.

Display Display must be “ Standard “ Showing all Depth in 4 colour orientation

How will
you Will check with C/O Departure Draft
check
passage
plan in
ECDIS? Setting for “ Safety Depth & Must be adjust with relation to
Safety Contour” Draft of the vsl for safe
navigation

In setting Input UKC as per company SMS policy

Check in setting Navigation

hazards are active.

Route check I will got to route check system I will initiate “ Route Check “

List of Error will be displayed and what is the cause , by clicking each
If any hazard in the route with
error it will take you to the respective warning which is shaded with
respect to Draft & safety margin
Red.

I will Zoom in al legs and check

I will note down and instruct 2/O to amend the passage
all error one by one which is
plan accordingly
shaded in red colour.
 How do you explain ROR To Jr Officer

CPA He wants to listen to CPA limits,

To maintain minimum TCPA

& UKC

Give wide berth for passing vsl

Assess the situation and take early action

Rule no 8
to avoid close quarter situation

Will explain about “ Opening brg

& Close brg”

In no circumstance leave the

Unless being relived properly
bridge

I will explain him Rule no 17 to

If he is “Stand on “
comply with.

I will ask him to comply with Rule Take early and substantial action
If he is “Give way “
no #8, to avoid close quarter situation.

If restricted visibility encountered

If traffic condition or movement of other ships is a

concern

If failure to sight the landfall , navigation mark or

obtaining sounding by the effective time.

If unexpectedly Sighted land , navigational mark or

How do sounding which is was not expected.
you Notify master if in doubt
explain
If any difficult in maintaining course.
ROR To
Jr
Officer Any break down of engine, steering or any
navigational equipment.

In heavy Wx Possibility of weather damage

If ship meets any hazard to

From SOLAS ch 5 , Reg 31
navigation such as

Chk the course steered, position

Using navigational aid
& speed at regular interval

Follow passage planed course.

Ensure proper look out is maintained at all times by sight & hearing & by all available
means which are available to him like Radar, Binoculars, Ears, AIS, etc in RV to switch
Rule 5 Look out.
on sound reception to detect the other vsl in early warnings. Post extra look out &
make use of radar with appropriate range scale.

Vsl shall proceed at safe speed taking in to consideration of manuvering

characteristic of the vessel so that she can take proper & effective action when
Rule 6 Safe speed
encountering traffic or RV or any danger to navigation and be stoped with in the
limits or taken all way off & allow clear passage for the other vsl to pass.

If there is any doubt, he shall assume such a risk will exist and take action in
according to the rule.

To find out such risk, he shall take continues brg of the target to confirm, she
shall use all available means to detect early warning of risk of collision.

Rule 7 Risk of collision

When taking Compass brg, If the Compass brg doesn’t change appreciable
such risk shall deemed to exist

Rule 8 Sometimes such risk exist even when an appreciable bearing change is
evident, Particularly when approaching a very large ship, Tug & tow, Vsl in
close range. Take early and positive action and subsequently check the action
taken is clear for the safe passing of vessels.

Action to avoid collision He asked how will you know how He wants to listen by using Trail
much you should alter to pass n M in RADAR
safe distance,

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 Vessel Proceeding to Ice region your concern?
Crew

Safety Main concern is safety of Ship

MPA circular 21/2015

Environment

Certificate Will chk vsl has Class certificate

Chk for P&I certificate for trading

P&I certificate in ice region

Check Geographical limits of

Geographical limits destination & intended route.

Owners Vsl is breaching international

Inform navigational limits & PREMIUM
may be high
Underwriters

Negotiate with the crew behalf Will sign a memorandum for the
SEA Will check SEA for limits
of owner for extra wages intend voyage.

Aso chk CP terms on contract for

CPA understanding

Regarding the instruction &

OLB Make an entry in OLB
approval for voyage

Construction

Equipment
Ensure vsl has Polar Code For guidance regarding
Operation

Training

Ch 11 of Polar code Voyage planning

To prepare passage plan with
Instruct 2/O reference to
Ch 2 PWOM Polar water operational manual

Vessel
Procee Using company guidelines &
Training Give training for crew
ding to polar code
Ice
region Warm clothings & PPE for crew
your
concer
n? Stores

De-icing compound Showel Axe

Rig line fwd to aft

Drain all water lines on deck

Instruct C/O Tanks not to pressed up Leave some space for expansion

To check for
Deck equipment to be greases
and closed with canvas

With ice accretion on deck

Calculate Stability
So that propeller is submerged &
Enough trim to protect the tip of the Propeller
Tip.

Spare navigational bulbs

Deck steam lines to be kept

ready

Bridge

Accommodation
Check all heating arrangements in working condition of
Steering

Sea chest
Instruct C/E
Chk the viscosity of Hyd Oil of winches & boat engines

Chk emergency generators fuel tank

Chk all machinery in working condition & enough spares are there

Sea chest B4 entering to change over the sea chest from upper to lower
 Vsl is already in ice region, action by master?

OOW to monitor the progress of

voyage

Post extra look out

Bridge
Wheel on hand steering

Continuous radar watch Close range

No wind wash to be used

Safety of Crew

Safety of Ship
Main concern is
Safety of Environment Pollution

Safety of Marine Mammals

Chk vsl is not not breaching the international

Insurance
navigational warranty limits

Ice patrol
Check updates on weather
Coastal states
report & latest ice updates from
Ships

Reg 31
Obtain info on sighting of ice &
other navigational warning
Make a broad cast as per SOLAS CH V
Reg 32

Adjust speed if passing through

Speed
Marine Mammals migration area

M/E to be always on standby for

immediate use

E/R to be manned at all time

Vsl to have adequate stability

Reduce speed In case of freezing spray

Rig life line fwd to aft

Deck Ice accretion to be removed

Use Steam lines

Accommodation

Steering room
To check for Heating
C/E
arrangements in
Bridge

Sea suction
 Passage planning in polar water

Safety of crew

Safety of ship
As per Polar code Chapter 11 Voyage planning Provides sufficient info for the

Safety of environment pollution

prevention
Refer

Passage planning done with

conjunction as per SMS

Conduct bridge team management

Ensure that requirement in

PWOM PWOM are taken in to
consideration

Check any limitation of Hydrographic

Limitation Information & Aids to Navigation

Passage
planning
Latest information on Extent & Ice & icebergs In the vicinity
Latest Info Type of my route.

Ice & temperature from previous

Statical Information on year

POR Place of refuge

Latest information and measures to be taken when marine mammals are

encountered relating to known areas with densities of marine mammals,
including seasonal migration areas
Marine Mammals
Current information on relevant ships' routing systems, speed recommendations
and vessel traffic services relating to known areas with densities of marine
mammals, including seasonal migration areas

National and international designated protected areas

National & International along the route;

Operation in remote areas from (SAR) search and Position reporting system
SAR rescue capabilities. Should be reported to

Chk vsl has Ice class certificate

Legal Actions
P&I certificate to operate in Polar
region

Inform MPA, Class, Underwriters

Training Give vsl training for vsl crew

 ISM : Masters responsibility & objective of ISM

The safety & Environmental

Implementing protection policy

Motivating the crew to copy

Motivating with the policy.

Issuing appropriate orders

Issuing and instruction
In clear in simple manner

Masters
Responsibility
Verifying that specified
under ISM? Verifying requirements are assured.

Periodically reviewing the

Review SMS & report back to shore
base management.

Master has over riding

Overriding authority when it comes to
safety and security.

Assistance from Request assistance from

company company when required

Ensure safety at sea

Prevent human injury and los of

Objectives of ISM life at sea

Avoid damage to environment

especially marine environment.
 Master Responsibility under ISPS?

Vsl to have International Ship

ISS Certificate
Security certificate

SSP Vsl to have approved SSP by Administration

Report all Security incidents to

Report
CSO

Review SSP & report to CSO

SSP
Annually

Support Provide support to SSO To implement ISPS effectively

ISPS is fully maintained & there

No breach in security should not be a breach of
security.

Drill is to be conducted every 3

months.
ISPS Drill
Drill has to be conducted with in
If there is 25% crew change
7 days of departure.
Master
Responsibility
Adequate training related to
under ISPS? Training
security to be provided to crew

Crew to understand their

Crew should have sufficient
responsibility for ship security as
knowledge to perform duties
per ISPS

All crew to have Certificate in

As per STCW 2010 manila
Crew to have certificate proficiency in security
convention Ch A-VI/6
awareness & Duties

Regular inspection on deck to be No breach in security in

carried to make sure restricted areas

Gangway register has to be Weather is it maintained

Regular inspection checked properly.

Need to see weather the

gangway personnel has issued
Ships ID to visitors

SSA SSAS is tested

All equipment are maintained as

Equipment
per inventory & tested
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Masters Obligation in MLC 2006

MLC Maritime Labour certificate.

Certificates DMLC PART 1 Declaration of maritime labor compliance.

DMLC PART 2

Minimum age for a seafarer to No jobs for young seafarer in

Min Age
join, night

Medical fitness certificates

Minimum qualification
On board complain procedures
SEA On Board On board recreational facilities

Manning level On board medical care

Masters
Obligation in
MLC 2006

Accommodation
Work and rest hours
Food & Catering

Health , safety & accident prevention

Payment of Wages & salary

statement.

Seafarers repatriation
Financial Security
Ship owners Liability

How will you guide C/O & C/E to prepare work plan?

How will MLC 2006,

you guide
I will instruct them to prepare Shipboard working
C/O & C/E
arrangement plan, considering STCW 2010 ( Manila
to prepare
Amendments
work
plan?
& MPA Shipping Circular 18 of
2011

10hrs of rest in Any 24hrs period

Minimum hours of rest shall not
be less than ( NLT )
77hrs of rest in Any 7 days period

This rest hours may be divided in ONE of them shall be at-least 6 hrs in length
to no more than 2 period,

Interval between the 2 rest hours 14 hrs

shall not exceed

Drills
Drill should be planned in such a way it wont get affected to their rest
hours

Reduction in rest hours to 70hrs in any 7 days period

Reduction
Is allowed for no more than 2
consecutive week
 HRA MASTERS RESPONSIBILITY

1506
BMP 4 MSC cir
1339

1. Training & Drill

Crew will be briefed & drills carried out

2. Emg communication plan

Free board

Crew safety
3. Risk assessment shall be
carried out
Speed

Sea state

Register with MSCHOA If company has not registered.

4. Reporting Initial report to UKMTO ANNEX ( B ) BMP4

Daily report to UKMTO

5. AIS AIS ON/OFF Policy

Plan to be prepared with

6. Passage plan
guidance of MSCHOA

( Int recommended transit

7. Transit Use IRTC
corridor)

8. National Convoy

9. Review all Warnings & Information

HRA
Citadel Register with MSCHOA

Communication with CSO for 3 fundamental of BMP4 Register with UKMTO

additional measure

SPM Ship Protection Measures

Review the SSP & testing of
SSAS

Owner

H&M insurance Insurance will increase

INFORM
P&I

Flag state

Request company for Arm Guards

Note down in OLB all precaution

OLB
taken

Prepare Citadel

Prepare watch arrangements

Locking of all access

C/O
Securing the ship side with
fencing

Hoses, Dummies, Razor wire,

ship side light,

SSA Ship Security Assessment

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 Masters responsibility after taking survivor on board.

IMO MSC 167 ( 78 )

SOLAS CH V REG 33

I shall do whatever is possible with the capability &

Treat Humanly limitation of the ship to treat the survivor HUMANLY and
meet their Immediate needs
Name
Rank
Nationality
As Survivor Next of Kin
Age
Health
Medical Condition
Food
Provide Water
Medical care

If any Spl MEDICAL assistance Shall consult Radio Medical

needed Advice If required.
Masters
responsibility
after taking Update the status of survivor to
Update RCC
survivor on RCC
board.
I will wait for instruction from Safe place to disembark the
Await for instruction
RCC survivor.

MPA

Owner

P& I

INFORM Local agent

Police
Immigration
Local authority
Customs
Coast guard
Port Master

OLB I will make official log book entry,

As a master its my responsibility

Masters Responsibility to take care of the survivor till
they disembark in safe place.
 What is class, Why do we need CLASS ?

What is
Class is a non governmental
class, organisation
Why do
we need
CLASS
? It establishes and maintain technical standard for construction & operation of ships.

They make sure that construction is according to standard regulation

To make sure that vsl is

complying with regulation.
They carry out surveys regularly
when the ship is in service
That vsl has maintained her standard
with respect to Structural strength,
equipment & Seaworthiness.

They are authorised by Flag state

to inspect ship and issue
certificate.

Class provides Technical

standard in case of damage.

P&I

Class is required by Underwriters.

To get Good charter rate

Owner wishes he gets value for
his money by building a standard
ship.
To get favourable Insurance
premium

It makes sure that vsl will maintain international

standards throughout its working life.

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 Advice C/O for Loadicator test

IMO MSC Circular 1229 & 891

Approved Its should be approved by Class / Administration

Chk vsl should have approved

Approved Test Conditions
test condition on board.

Load the Test condition in the

1 Take any test condition Print out
Loadicator and

Adding weight

Removing weight
Take print out
Advice C/ 2 Change displacement by 10 %
O for Ballasting
Loadicator
test
Deballasting

3 Restore the test conditions and Print out

Compare all print out with

4 Compare Provided by manufacturer
approved test condition

IF all result correspondence with Then loadicator is working in

Result
the calculated result good condition

Take visual draft and compare

Visual draft
loadicator value

When opening screen It should present self diagnosis and report

When program starts in the on program function
Loadicator

IMO MSC cir 891

How to Chk with out performing A self test function is designed to

any calculation MAXIMISE the tolerance of Loadicator.
A self test function Therefore it is able to monitor the
correct operation & an Alarm will be
given for an ABNORMAL condition
 How will you guide C/O & C/E to prepare work plan?

MLC 2006,

STCW 2010 ( Manila

I will instruct them to prepare Shipboard working
Amendments
How will arrangement plan, considering
you guide
C/O & C/E & MPA Shipping Circular 18 of
to prepare 2011
work
plan?

10hrs of rest in Any 24hrs period

Minimum hours of rest shall not
be less than ( NLT )
77hrs of rest in Any 7 days period

ONE of them shall be at-least 6 hrs in length

This rest hours may be divided in

to no more than 2 period,
Interval between the 2 rest hours
14 hrs
shall not exceed

Drill should be planned in such a way it wont get affected to their rest
hours
Drills

Reduction Reduction in rest hours to 70hrs in any 7 days period

Is allowed for no more than 2

consecutive week

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 How will you guide C/O in Balast water exchange.

To be carried out according to MSC Cir 1145 Read 1145

Refer Ballast water management plan For approved Method.

Open water

Low traffic

Safety of ship and personnel to

Wx Conditions be taken care.

Propeller immersion

C/O to calculate stability at each

stage of Ballast water exchange.

Bridge Visibility Stability

Draft

How will you Trim

guide C/O in
Balast water
exchange.
To take
care
during Depth 200m & more 200nm from nearest land
operation

Depth and distance If not possible above then

Depth 200m & more At least 50nm from nearest land

Ensure there is sufficient time to With respect to depth and

Time
complete the operation. distance from land.

C/O to monitor the progress of

Monitored
Ballasting continuously

Details of the operation to be entered in Ballast water log

Entry in B-log book
book.

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 How will you implement MARPOL onboard?

International Oil Pollution

IOPPC Certificate.

Civil Liabilities for oil Pollution

( ANNEX 1 ) CLC
certificate

Civil Liabilities for Bunker Oil

BLC
Pollution Certificate
Check for Valid International sewage Pollution
Certificates ( ANNEX 4 ) ISPPC Prevention Certificate.

International Air Pollution

IAPPC Certificate

Engine International Air Pollution

( ANNEX 6 ) EIAPPC Certificate

International Energy Efficiency

IEEC certificate

SOPEP Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan

GMP Garbage Management Plan

WBMP Water Ballast Management Plan

Check for Plans
Ship Energy Efficiency
How will SEEMP
Management Plan
you
impleme EEDI Energy Efficiency Design Index
nt
MARPOL
onboard GRB Garbage record Book
?
ORB Oil record Book
Check Record books
Ozone Depleting Substance
ODSRB
Record Book

All MARPOL M/C & Equipment in

working condition.
Machinery & Equipment
Tested

Maintained as per manufacturer instruction & Company SMS &

record maintained

Bunker Delivery note

Document
Bunker sample latest report

Proper training and drill are conducted

Drills & Training
onboard to combat Oil Pollution certificate

Proper Check list to be complied

SMS
before BUNKERING.

All engineers are familiar with fuel change

ECA
over procedure in ECA area

Ensure vsl is covered under And have CLC Civil Liability Certificate
pollution damage

And have BLC Bunker Civil Liability Certificate

 Concern as master of container & Bulk carrier ship

If vsl trading in higher Latitudes,

ice accretion on deck & top of
Ice accretion container affects the stability of
ship

Concern as master
of container ship Since the vsl have high freeboard Difficult to
Windage area and container on deck windage manoeuvre
are is more,

Containers are easily prone to

Illegal immigrant illegal migrants

Stresses Torsional stress are more

If DG goods are not declared

Declaring
properly

Structural damage to my ship During loading

Cargo which my liquefy

Cargos which emit toxic & When in contact with water

flammable gas ( chemical reaction )
Concern as master
of Bulk carrier ship
Cargoes need to distributed evenly,
Uneven distribution
n trimmed

Damage to tank top if loading from height,

Loading from height
precaution to be take during loading.

Because of improper trimming of cargo and

Loss of stability due to Heave Wx could result in SHIFTING OF
CARGO

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 ( International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargo ) BC Cargo

SHIPPER TO PROVIDE
Vs to have approved Ship stability booklet & Loading manual
BCSN
CLASS
Vsl must follow procedure laid in GROUP
Safe Loading & Safe Discharge.
IMSBC
QTY

STOWAGE FACTOR

As per SOLAS CH 6 REG 2 NEED FOR TRIMMING &

TRIMMING PROCEDURE

LIKELIHOOD OF SHIFTING

BC CARGO TOXIC & FLAMMABLE GAS

Shall provide info to master Info shall be as per IMSBC -
Shipper TML CERTIFICATE & MOISTURE
before loading any cargo Appendix 1
CONTENT

SELF HEATING PROPERTIES

BCSN Info given by shipper will be along
RADIO ACTIVE PROPERTIES
with CARGO DECLARATION
Appendix 1

Angle of repose Bulk Density ( Kg/m^3) Stowage factor ( m^3/t )

Size Class Group

loading

Carriage
Section 2 General Precaution of B
A C
Unloading
Liquify Chemical hazard Neither A / B

Assessment of acceptability of
Section 4
consignment for safe carriage

IMSBC Section 5 Trimming Procedures

DG GOODS ARE CLASSFIED IN IMDG CH-2

Materials possessing chemical
Section 9
hazard.

TML CERTIFICATE & MOISTURE

CONTENT
Procedure
LOAD DENSITY

Crew
Appendix 4 Emg Procedure
Safety of Ship

Emg Equipment to be carried

Environment
Index Group Reference
Emg Procedure

Stress Appendix 1 Medical first aid

Emg action in Fire

Class & Group

Individual schedule

High free 1. Description

Heavy cargo when loading from flow loading
2. Characteristics
height should be
avoided 3. Hazard
4. Stowage & Segregation
Evenly distribution of cargo
Hold Preps
5. Hold Cleanliness
6. Wx precaution
Cleaning
NO damage to ship during 7. Loading
MASTERS
loading Bilges strum box.
CONCERN 8. Precaution
During loading 9. Ventilation Cargo bilge lines
Ship Air con on re-circulation
mode 10. Carriage Sounding pipes
11. Discharge
Loading has to be synchronise 12. Clean up
with Deballasting

Master can stop loading if DG

are loaded with out his concern

Vsl upright all time & B4 sailing

DOC, except class 6.2 and class 7.

appropriate instructions on emergency response to incidents involving the cargoes shall

be on board.

When carrying DG in solid Bulk Class

Detail stowage plan, which
shows
Location

Shall have a special list or manifest setting forth the dangerous goods on board and the
location thereof
 You are unable to proceed to rescue under what circumstances?

REGULATION 33 - Distress
SOLAS Ch 5 Reg 33 messages: Obligations and
procedures

Considers it unreasonable or unnecessary to proceed to

their assistance,
You are unable to proceed to
rescue under what
circumstances?
When it is not practical to do so.

I will Log down in OLB

Witness by Sr staff.

Ship

Safety of Crew

Environment

Bunker

ROB of F/W

Provision
Weather Condition

Reasons

Distance MASTER considers 100nm is too far from present

position. And there could be traffic in that area.

Tanker
Loaded gas tanker unreasonable to proceed to assist
vsl which is in FIRE

M/C condition Due to technical problems

SAR

Vsl which is in distress

Informed by
Vsl’s which are in Distress location

Prepared By ALFA
You have re-routing due to heavy weather & distance increases 100nm from
the original route, charters complain about that, what is your responsibility?

SOLAS CH 5 Reg 34-1 Masters Discretion

*

Ship
Its My Discretion about re-
routing For the safety of
Crew

Cargo

Environment

Emergency Towing arrangements?

As Per SOLAS CH II - 1 Reg 3-4 IMO - MSC cir 1255

Bridge

Ship Office
Vessel to have ship specific Emg
towing booklet ( 3 copies
onboard )
Fwd Store

1 copy in company office.

Towing pattern

ETA
Communication methods &
procedure
Procedures

Inventory of equipment on board Which is used in emergency

towing ops

Sample procedure for preparation & conduction Emg towing operation.

For tankers Fitted on both end Vsl above 20,000 DWT

On tanker - chaffing chain of sufficient strength & it should of sufficient

length 50 as to hog at least 3 meter from fair lead.

Fwd towing arrangement should be able to arranged in 60 minutes.

 You received distress message @ 30nm, action as master?

Will proceed to bridge

COMSAR CIR 25

Will ask OOW to plot the position

Find out Range & Brg & Dist
Plot Position of ( Own vsl & Distress Vsl )

Safety of Crew, Ship &

Environment

Taking consideration of FO
First I will chk can my own vsl
proceed to assistance ROB FW

Provision

Make OLB entry

MASTER OBLIGATION & Master to proceed for rescue at

SOLAS CH V REG 33 full speed.
PROCEDURES

Details of vsl

Nature of Dist
Communicate with Dist Vsl Give ETA
GMDSS
Give my own ship data

Keep listening watch on

Justificable Deviation
Make entry in OLB Date & Time
Position VHF 16 & MF 2182 khz
ROB

Owners For 5 min

INFORM
H&M insurance
If RCC no ack Distress call
Charters
P&I club
MPA I will Ack by RT

Next port Agents

VHF 16 & MF 2182 khz
& Onboard
Refer IAMSAR vol 3 preparation for
Instruct C/O receiving survivors Inform RCC
on board/
Enter detail in Log
Speed & engine on stand by
C/E to give max upon arrival
Reset the system
 Your vessel is in open sea & you received heavy weather warning ?

I will review latest weather

report.
Refer IMO cir 1228 Give in Detail about Broaching
Surfriding

Carry out heavy weather Synch Rolling

manoeuvre Para Rolling
Beam Swell

I will find out the location of By using BUYS BALLOT LAW

Dont storm
mention
these points
unless he Storm/ low pressure lies to RH
NH When facing TRUE wind 8 - 12 points
says TRS side
Buys Ballot law

Strom/ low pressure lies to LH

SH When facing TRUE wind 8 - 12 Points
side

Monitor the direction of WIND &

Heave I will have the vsl To ascertain my vsl position DSC & NSC
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE

Clockwise Then Veering Pressure falling Vsl in DSC

NH Wind change to

Anti-Clockwise Then Backing Vsl in NSC

If the vsl is severe, I will consider

Heavy Rerouting
for rerouting.
Wx
warning
received Position

OLB I will make entry in OLB Justificable Deviation With Time

ROB

Owner

Inform Charters

Next port of call agent Update ETA

To secure the ship for heavy Wx

Instruct Head of department
as per SMS

Bridge to Comply with Heavy

SMS Note down in Log book
weather Chk list as per sms

Weather,

Sea condition,

OOW to monitor the Barometric Pressure.

Keep plotting the Storm

Draw fan diagram

As it may result in cargo shifting

Avoid of beam swell & rolling,
due to heavy weather

Prepared By ALFA
 Grounding

Save VDR data

Will go to bridge & Take con. Note down the position

Emergency procedure chk list 2/O Inform other vsl in vicinity

Follow Company SMS
Broad cast Ch 16

Calculate HOT
Stop M/E If not stopped by 2/O
Next High Tide timing

Sound general alarm

Take Head count
Emergency
PA team Confirm no casualty

Instruct 2/O

To asses the damage Eco sounder

Communicate with Shall Course recorder
Take sounding of tanks DB tanks keep all
VDR
record
of Deck & Engine Log Book
Record
Cofferdams
Close all water tight door Bridge movement book
Void spaces
Instruct C/O
Activate SOPEP Cargo Hold
Hold bilges
C/O Take sounding on ship side 6 Also know the nature of sea bed.
point sounding.

If there is Damage : Calculate Owner

damage stability using Damage
stability BOOKLET & PLAN.

Local Authority
Calculate how much cargo to
discharge to barge to re-float at RECORD
hight tide.
Look for salvage for tugs
Message to all Check For reserve Buoyancy
FFE to be kept ready
MPA With in 24 hrs

Inform Underwriters

P&I club
To asses the damage in engine
Instruct C/E room.

Class For tech assistance

Chk all tank soundings.
C/E
Log down in OLB Machinery condition
Charters or cargo owners
Change over sea suction to High.

Make NOP & Statement of Fact Next port agent ( shall update )

If we have to abandon then to

Instruct 3/O Prepare L/B
3/O

Record If there is imminent threat to

property & pollution i shall opt for
LOF

If possible I will try to re-float with my own If not possible

ship power
If no imminent danger then will go
for Contractual salvage
 How will you go re-floating the vessel

Calculate HOT

Instruct 2/O Next High & Low tide

Direction Of current

Calculate Reserve Buoyancy

Instruct C/O
required

M/C Condition in order to re-float

Check with C/E
How will you with own power.
go re-floating
the vessel Communicate with costal tug for
assistance
With owner and charters if
Communication certain amount of cargo that can
be discharged to reduce the
draft of the vessel.

Change the draft & trim of vsl by

de-ballasting / ballasting or
internal transfer of build, if ship
Draft
is partially grounded.

Main concern when vsl aground

Crew
Safety of Ship
Environment
Because I dont know how the vsl
Upthrust force went aground, this force may tilt
the vsl at any time

Risk of fire

Pollution
Main concern when
vsl aground
Stresses

Breaking up

Excessive listing, Capsizing of

vessel due to excessive stress on
hull

Being dragged further inshore on

flooding tide

Prepared By ALFA
 How to select Port of refuge

Size of port

Available depth of water & UKC

Shelter

Charts Distance to go & reach safely

Is it complying with Local

regulation

Friendly authority

Free of hostiles

POR
War free zone

Repair facilities

Surveys & Dry docking facilities

Recommendation by leading
underwriters.

Spares can be imported easily &

quickly

Sufficient warhorse for storing

cargo.
Cargo

Transhipment facilities

At POR, it was found vsl rudder was damage, Master action?

Explain the situation & advise vsl need

to go for Dry Dock for reapir
Inform owner
To declare Genereal Average
( GA)

To Discharge cargo at port

Advise owner & charter.
Rudder damage facilities / Transhipment

Prior Discharge hatch survey

Hatch survey must be arranged & same time
cargo owners to be informed

If cargo owner is not able to Act agent of necessity &

Agent of necessity
communicate, Discharge cargo ( under survey )

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 What will happen at POR?

All parties ( reason of deviation ) MPA

Owners

Charters

Inform Underwriters

P&I

Next port call agent To prepare for arrival of vsl

Class

Time
Make entry in OLB justifiable From dep to POR to dep
OLB Position
deviation From POR
ROB

Record Keeping Maintain all records of timing

POR agent At POR owner will arrange agent

POINTS ABOVE ARE NOT REQUIRED.

Owner
What P&I club rep
will All concerning parties will board
Class
happen the ship
at Underwriters
POR?
Local authorities

Underwater survey will be

carried out by class.
Under water survey
Class surveyor will inspect the
damage and advise the repair to
maintain class

In the main time owner will

GA
declare GA

Issue not of protest as soon as reserve rights to extend at time &

NOP
possible with in 24 hrs & place of convenience

Suspecting damage to cargo /

discharge to be done
Hatch survey Before breaking the bulk,
Call hatch survey before
breaking bulk.

Repair will be carried out under

the guidance of class surveyor.
Repair
Calss surveyor will carry out
Once repair is down
another survey

If in his opinion, vsl is seaworthy

Interim Certificate then he will issue Interim
certificate of class

Class surveyor will submit report If acceptable she will retain

Submit report
to Class society and Flag state, class.
 While taking over, you found the ship safety certificate is expiring and
your route are from port A, B then C.

While taking over, you found the ship safety certificate is expiring and your route are from port A, B then C.

Port A is the port you taking over,

Port B has no survey facility,

Certificates expires before Port B.

what is your action? How long is the max

validity of the extension?
Q

As per SOLAS Ch 1 General Provisions REG 14 (e) ( Duration & Validity of

certificate )

If a ship at the time when a certificate expires

is not in a port in which it is to be surveyed,

the Administration may extend the period of

validity of the certificate

But this extension shall be granted only for the purpose of

and then only in cases where it appears
allowing the ship to complete its voyage to the port in which
proper and reasonable to do so
it is to be surveyed

No certificate shall be extended for

a period longer than three months

A ship to which an extension is granted shall not, on its arrival in the port in which it is to be surveyed, be entitled
by virtue of such extension to leave that port without having a new certificate.

(Validity : first port of availability of survey but not more than exceeding 3 months)
 Work Place Safety Health Act

Ch 354 A
Implemented by Ministry of
MOM
Manpower
11 Chapters

Act Previously know as Factory Act

Legislation relating to, safety,

Legislation health & welfare of all workers at
work place

Covers all Factories, work

places, industries, where risk
levels are involved
What all covers
It also specific duties of people
involved in work place

Protect health & safety of

workers

Prepare RA to minimise / mitigate

the risk involved, for safe work.

Develop plan for dealing with

emergencies.

Instruction

Familiarisation
WPSHA Duties of Employer
Give worker proper
Trainings

And supervise them

Deck

Provide access to work place Machinery area

Cargo holds

Provide PPE

Workplace safety system &

Follow Health system &

Safe work procedure

Any unsafe or negligent act that

Not engage in
may endanger your self or others
Duties of Employee
Use Proper PPE

List of substances which are

This act classifies
HYDRUS

For not complying for both

Liabilities & penalties
( Employer & Employee.)
 Prepared By ALFA +91-8050499689

Abandon ship
All crew SOLAS ch III , Reg 19.3.3
Fire Drill

Monthly If 25 % Crew change 24hrs from Departure Drill to be conducted

If the boat is put in service

for first time

B4 DEPARTURE If there is Major

Modification done

If there is full crew change

Rescue Boat

2 monthly Enclose space entry

DRILLS

But not to release free fall

with full crew
Free launch with required
Every 3 month all crew will crew
Free fall L/B sit in L/B n prepare for Or Davit Launch , then
launch But boat to be Manoeuvred
board the boat
either of any 2 system
In any case this should not
exceed more than 6
months.

3 Monthly Emergency drills

SOLAS 5. REG 26 Emg steering drill

Davit launch L/B Every 3 months Lowered n Manoeuvred

With full crew to

participate
Every 3 months
With in 7 days from
ISPS If 25% crew change then
departure drill to be done

Interval not exceeding not

Annually SSO, CSO & FLAG STATE
more than 18 months.
 Stowaway on board

MSC 312 MPA cir 14 of 2006

To accompany stowaway to
bridge
suspicious object
Chk the place thoroughly where
Documents
he was found for any
I will instruct C/O
Any other stowaway
Identity
Find out Port of embarkation
National document of him

I will prepare statement containing all available information along with photo graph

Owner

P&I

MPA

Inform Charters

Local Authority

Police

Next port agent Give infö of stowaway to agent

OLB Make entry in OLB

Stowaway Humanly
on board
Food & Water
Treat Treat them
Provide Medical care
Sanitary Facilites

Watch Assign watch arrangements

No job No work to be given to Stowaway

Do not enter name in crew list

Make a separate stowaway list

I will make sure he is handed

I accordance with their
Handover over to appropriate authority at
requirement
the next port of call

I will make sure stowaway is not disembarked where the safety & security is jeopardised

Vsl to have ISPS certificate

Temely arrangement with ICA

He must have valid document

For his Repatriation

Security escort till he boards the
flight

Security bond 10,000 $ subject to variation

Authority have rights to allow or not to allow any foreign nationality for repatriation
 When to request DOS?
When ship is operating higher
1 Higher level level than the Port facilities or
another ship.

There is an agreement on DOS

2 Agreement
between Contracting Govt.

Security threat or
When
to 3 Security Threat If there is
request Security Incident Involving ship /
DOS? port

If the ship is at a port not required to have &

4 Not required implement an approved PFSP ( port facility security
plan )

IF the ship is conducting ship to ship activities not

5 Not required required to have & implement an approved SSP ( Ship
security plan )

RA has to be carried out & TBT

Prior carrying out work on board Follow Company SMS chk list

Permit

RA will be send to company for For the required work

the approval

Need to get permission from the

If the vsl is in Port
port authority

Person who carries out job has

COP to hold COP ( Certificate of
Proficiency ) for the Job

Hot work PPE Proper PPE has to be worn

procedure

Permit Comply with chk list & Permit

Check the area where the work

Combustible material
to be carried out is clear from the
Check area
Check the adjustment area /
compartment

FFA FFA equipment to be kept ready

Fire watch man

Master
Before & after completion of
Inform Inform C/O
work
C/E

Prepared By ALFA
 When will you transmit danger Msg & Info

As per SOLAS CH-V , Reg 31

Ice Dangerous Ice

Master derelict Dangerous Derelict

shall
transmit
Danger Navigation Direct danger to navigation
msg
when
ship TRS
meet
with
Encounter sub freezing air
temperature, associated with
Sub freezing
gale force, wind causing sever
ice accretion on super structure

Kind of
When will Ice
you
transmit
danger Position / Last Observed
Msg
Derelict

Info req in
Date & time
Direct danger to navigation

Statement that TRS is encountered

Date & Time & Position ( when Observation was taken

Corrected barometric pressure

Barometric tendency

WInd Force Direction

TRS

Sea state &

True Direction Period
Swell

True course & speed

Date & Time & Position

Sub freezing air temp associated
with gale force, causing ice Air temperature & Sea
accretion on super structure. temperature
Wind force & Wind Direction.

Winds offorce 10 or above on the

Beaufort scale for which no
storm warning has been
received.
 Small ship in distress, stating engine problem & request you to tow her to
nearest port, your action?

Distress situation : Master

As per Solas Ch V Reg 33
obligation & Procedures.

Ship requesting to tow stating

engine problem Is not necessary to be in distress

Saving maritime property is not Its an commercial venture

Master obligation

Am I given the liberty to tow

Hence prior offering the towage Is there any possibility of

missing any cancelling date

Any cargo going to get damage

Small due to towage. ( E.g : Reefers
ship in
distress, Is the value of Vsl + Cargo will be
stating enough to cover the Salvage
engine service. FO
problem
Sufficient FW
&
Machinery in good condition
request Provision
you to
I will chk on CPA
tow her
to Has te salvage terms been
nearest agreed
port,
your
action? Port of destination been agreed

Owners

Charters

Has it been informed to Next port agents

P&I club

Underwriters

Make entry in OLB ROB If additional insurance required

Timings

Equipemts uses
Ensure proper records are been
kept
Number of Manpower used

Fuel oil used

 Is there and particular circular about Fumigation. Tell me details about it?

Yes, IMO MSC Circular No. 1264 MPA Port Marine Circular 15 of 2008

Must be approved by the Director-General of Public Health, National Environment Agency as

required under the Hydrogen Cyanide (Fumigation) Regulations

Fumigation of vessels is not permitted during

hours of darkness

All unauthorised personnel are kept clear and away

from the risk areas

The vessel is properly moored

Prior to commencing any

fumigation, the master shall (International code flag "V"
ensure that: Appropriate lights and shapes above the international code flag
Fumigation required under the COLREG are "E" in a vertical line, or 2 all-
exhibited round red lights in a horizontal
line)

Warning notices are posted conspicuously to

warn people of the risk areas and at the gangway

Provide the master with the details GIVE IN DETAIL

of the fumigation

Prior to commencing any fumigation, the

persons undertaking the fumigation shall: Ensure that all persons engaged for
the fumigation are knowledgeable
and conversant with safe practices
in respect of fumigation on board

A safety boat is deployed to stand-watch in the vicinity to warn any

During fumigation the master
and the persons carrying out the
fumigation must ensure that :
approaching vessel of the fumigation and to prohibit unauthorised
persons from boarding the vessel
Fumigation operation must be supervised by a licensed fumigation
operator

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 Entries on ORB part 1

Loading Bunker of FO or bulk LO

Sludge Collection & disposal of sludge

Cleaning Ballasting or Cleaning of FO tank

Discharge of dirty ballast / Clean

Discharge
water from FO tanks

Discharge of bilge water from M/C

Disch by OWS
space through OWS.

OWS If OWS is not working

Entries on ORB part 1 Accidentally Any accidental discharge

Safety of life Oil discharge for the safety of life

Each entry after every operation

C/E sign will be signed by the Responsible
officer

Completion of every page master

Master sign
to sign at the end of page

Retained for 3 years from last

Book to retain
entry

Penalty for failure to carry ORG-

Penalty $5000 & false entries 10,000$ or
12 months imprisonment or both
 Garbage record book entries & OLB entries

Need to be retained for 2 years

from the last entry
Garbage record book entries

Date & Time Position / remarks Category Estimated amount discharged / Signature
incinerated

Accidentally discharge
To Sea To shore Incineration

At the end of Page I will sign with At the end of every entry
date concern officer will sign

Name of ship

Official Number Crew list

Nt & GT
Drill

Port of register

Training
Name & Address of the
Front Cover page registered Owner
Inspection Health & Hygiene
Name Master & COC issued from

Incidents & casualties

OLB opened & Closed
Date & place
Distress msg received

Date & place

OLB delivered to MPA If unable to proceed to Rescue

Port & Date Voyage commenced Record of Justificable deviation ROB

Crew matters Complains Food & water

Fines
Crew if ill

Birth

Record of Marriage
Inside book

Death
T
Disciplinary Offence
S

Load-line
WNA

Fresh water allowance

Max draft

Departure Draft & free board FRE 13

OLB
FO

FW

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Cash

Certificates & Documents

 Different types of Log Book

Refer MPA cir 06/2012

Official Log book

PART 1
Oil record book
PART 2

Garbage record book

Deck Log book

Different types
of Log Book Engine Log book

Radar Log book

Ozone depleting substance

record book

Ballast water management

record book

Cargo record book

GMDSS log book

 Precaution in to be taken in Drill

Reg 19 - 3.4 Abandon ship Drill

SOLAS CH III

Reg 19 - 3.5 Fire Drill

Precaution
in to be IMO MSC 1206
taken in
Drill

Pre organised and preplanned to Minimise the risk.

On board drill has to be

Weather Condition to be taken in to account.

Wx Condition

To Minimise the risk involved

RA Risk Assessment, to be prepared b4 conducting the drill

Supervised Drill has to carried out under Supervised officer only

Not concurrently with any other activities

Day light Drills has to be conducted in Day
light Hrs only and

Safety briefing to be carried out before lowering the L/B

TBT

Company SMS
Safety measures Ensure all safety measures taken while
lowering L/B in accordance with
Manufacture manuals.

COSWP

No Crew

L/B to be lowered with no crew in Brought back and stowed

boat

All moving parts to be checked

Req crew L/B to be lowered with req crew

only to perform duties.
 Company has instructed that after 2 months vessel to proceed for dry
dock, how will you do onboard preps?

To prepare Repair list

Last Dry dock list to be kept

Meeting ready

2/E Defect list

Previously known structural &

Preps defects & damage
C/O
C/E
Chk for any new regulation
Instruct them

Review for last 3 years ship

damage report

Quarterly listing & Chk for any

Chk all stevedore damage survey to be done in Dry Dock
reports
Any condition of class
Wear & tear on deck &
machinery. Servicing FFE & LSA

Chk Monthly damage report

All tank inspection report

Any over hauling of M/E & Aux

Inspection of hatch cover Chk Engine
Keep all plans ready

Bottom Plug plan

Plans
GA plan
Store Will instruct Head of department Required for DD
to order for stores.
LSA & FFA plan
No over lapping in repair list

Shell Expansion plan

Separate the list which repairs can be done by ship crew

Docking plan
Prepare plan for work in DD With respect to MLC 2006

Duties to be assigned for Security &

Fire patrol.

Send the repair list & plans to

Superindent.

Request to company to ask with For required Draft & trim Chief off to calculate for
Dock master stability.
 During Dry Dock Masters Concern prior entering dry dock?

Ship

Crew
Safety of

Environment

Dock Personnel

Draft
Will make sure vsl has required
Trim

Enough +ve stability during Critical moment

Stability
FSE Critical period

All lose material to be secured on

deck
Lose material
Deck cargo to be checked , if
required extra lashing

Masters
Security
concern Crew Briefing All crew to be given briefing on
when
entering Safety
Dry dock
All officers are to be given responsibility
Duties on work in dry dock

Should comply with Permit & Chk

Permits & Check list Prion any work in DD,
list & RA

Gass free certificate has to be

Fuel tanks If cleaning FO tank
Obtained from Chemist

All connection which need to be

Shore connections passed to shore have to be kept
ready

FFE FFE to kept ready

All Electronic equipment

Bridge Equipment to be switch off : Like : Doppler Log & Eco
sounder log to be switched off

C/E to Close the over board

Overboard Discharge discharge valve.
 Dry Docking with full cargo on board ?
Ship

Crew personnel
Safety of
Dock personnel

Environment
Dry
Docking Vsl should have “ + ve” stability Critical Moment
Positive Stability
with full especially during Critical Period
cargo on
Cargo weight to be evenly distributed
board ? Cargo
Additional weight of cargo on board

Additional stress will there more than

Stresses
normal dry docking

Difficult in Achieving required draft for enter

Draft
dry dock.

Press up the DB tanks. Beneath the cargo

hold

Minimise the FSE

Adequate “+ve” Stability

Dock requirement Upright

Trim as per Dock master.

Distribute the cargo Evenly

Cargo
Deck cargo to be lashed

CARGO gear to be secured

B4
entering About cargo plan,
DD

Inform Yard Cargo characteristics

Cargo weight

KEEL BLOCKS
Request for extra
SIDE BLOCK

Keep vsl ready in all aspects

FFA
Keep ready
CONNECTIONS FROM SHORE

It is advisable to pump out enough dock water to

expose the damage area & so that vsl is partially water
Pump out enough water
borne. This would reduce the reaction of the vsl on
the blocks & reduce tendencies of hogging / sagging.
 Prior flooding the Dock concern as master ?

SMS Will comply with Company SMS Chk list

Sound all tanks & record B4

flooding
Stability
Stability has to be to Arrival
condition

Plugs All bottom plugs in place & Vacuum tested

Manholes closed
Water tight Integrity
Close all water tight door

All personnel on dock &

On Dock deck Equipments to be cleared from Including Staging
Dock

Sea chest valve

Hull openings inspected
Over board discharge valve
B4
Flooding
Anodes

Eco sounder

Doppler log
Out side Hull Chk for
Rudder & Propeller are well clear
& Secured

Anchor stowed in position

All machinery in working

M/C condition

C/E to confirm no leaks in tanks

Inform all parties , prior C/O to chk sounding in all tanks

Inform commence of flooding and confirm no leaks.

Vsl is in intact condition

Gyro Strat Gyro when half flooding

 P&I club covers and doesn’t

Collision 1/4th Collision liability

Cargo claims Cargo Damage / cargo shortage

Damage Damage to Fix / Floating object

Pollution Oil Pollution Fines

P&I Wreck Weck removal

club
cover Injury
Crew Crew/Stevedores claims Death
Medical

Stowaway Stowaways

Anything not covered by H&M

Ships proportion of GA , when in excess of the insured

GA
value & unrecoverable GA contribution

P& I insurance is used for 3rd party claims. For the protection for
Ship owners from numerous claims

With out B/L

Delivery of cargo
To a port other than that not
specified in Contract of Carriage.

B/L date Ante / Post dated B/L

P&I Arrest / Detention

club
won’t
cover
Carried on terms of under deck
Deck cargo
cargo.

Master is knowingly committing a

breach of regulation

Master Liabilities regarding towage by the vessel will

only be covered if the Club has first approved
the towage contract,

Class 1 Protection & Indemnity

P&I club coverage - classs Class 2 FD & D

Class 3 Charterers risk

 LOF & Contractual salvage

Opted when vsl is in imminent When urgent assistance is

danger & oil pollution. required.

Salvage award is based on

Salvage award can go upto
No cure no pay basis ( recommended as per article 13
salved property
of Salvage convention )

Its Expensive for owner.

It has fixed terms and condition Agreement is not likely to dispute

LOF Form can be signed later, no

It can be reached via Radio.
need to sign the form.

Remuneration will be Settled in

arbitration in London.

Salvor will have maritime lien

Even after the property is sold.
over the property saved

LOF &
Contractual Property can be released quickly
salvage by payment of security deposit
to salvor.

Pre agreed terms and condition with

Agreement has to be signed.
the ship owner and salvor

Either it will be day rate or

lump sum.
Contractual salvage

Owner has time to decide

Vsl is not in imminent danger.

Risk Covered by Hull & Machinery insurance

3/4th collision liabilities

Machinery equipment

GA
Risk Covered by Hull &
Machinery insurance
Damage to Vsl

Salvage expenses

Sue & Labor

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SCOPIC CLAUSE

Since Spl compensation was

SCOPIC was introduced
time consuming scheme so

Ship owners

Underwriters
SCOPIC Clause Was developed by
P&I club

Ship Owner liability insurer

It can be invoked anytime by the

It Is straight forward
SALVOR
SCOPIC CLAUSE

Financial penalties will be

If invoked when not required
applicable

There is no need to demonstrate

No restriction on area weather there is threat to
environment.

Is not enough for award for his

Salvor can opt If he thinks value of ship & cargo
salvage under ARTICLE 13

SALVAGE CONVENTION article When signing LOF salvage

It replaces 14 contract.

Supplements to LOF Replaces article 14

& UP lift of 25% fixed

Will give in writing If he wants to invoke SCOPIC

clause.

He has to deposit 3 million in 3 working days

If owner agrees,
Salvor Or P&I will give guarantee letter.

Owner will send his SCR Ship Owner Casualty Rep

IF the ship owner fails to pay SCOPIC clause is withdrawn and Article 14 replaces

SALVORS

Advantage Disadvantage

Good tug rate No need to prove Threat to Security Deposit Cash flow is eased Can not recover more Ship owner can terminate the
environment & No than 25% UP lift contract
restriction on Geographical
limits

SHIP OWNER

Advantage Disadvantage

UP lift is capped to 25% Shipowner can terminate under Have much control on salvage Salvor may charge more on Tug service.
Clause 9 of SCOPIC operation
 LIEN

Means ( right of one person to retain

with him the property or goods until
Right of one person to to retain the the liability is cleared. )
possession of goods / property until
liabilities is satisfied
LIEN
Means : If a person owes
something to another person,
then the later can custody of
Particular Lien
the formers property

2 Types General Lien

The Creditor has a right to

Property that is the hands of, or remain in the possession of the
is possessed by, the individual Other meaning property under the Lien until
who grants the Lien debater has self-satisfied his her
Possessory lien her debts

3 types of lien Unpaid freights

In a common law, a carrier by 3 cases

sea has a possessory lien on To recover Expenses Insured in saving
goods which is in his possession cargo

General average
contribution due from cargo

Contractual lien

2 Types
Damage Lien

That a given to secure the claim

of a creditor who provided Or, Who suffered an injury due to
ML on vsl the usage of the vessel.
maritime service to the vsl

At fault in a collision in which

Lien in a ship property has been damaged

Maritime Lien On a ship & her cargo

Lien of a salvor

e.g.
Lien of a seamen On a ship for their wages

On ship for his repair service

Lien of a repairer given

Equitable lien
 Power of port state control & Flag state control

Inspect foreign ships Which

comes in to their country

International code & convention &

It inspects Vessel complies with Regulation

Operational procedure

Competency of Crew

Certificate & Documents

It also inspect E/R

Accommodation
General condition of ship like
Hygiene condition

LSA & FFA

Port State Control If PSC finds clear grounds Then he can detain ship

In Competency of Crew

Expired certificates

Muster list not updated

Serious hull deficiency

Clear grounds means Unhygienic ship

Log books not up today

False entry in Log books

Unsafe cargo operation

Deficiency in LSA

Weather the vsl complies with

Where vsl is registered & will national regulation of the flag state
check & verifies

Construction

Maintenance

Seaworthiness
Ensure the safety at sea with
regard to Manning
Flag state Control
Crew training

Preventing collision at sea

Ensures that ship is

appropriately surveyed for
equipment & manning
 General Average & Particular Average

GA & PA are marine insurance terms

When an extra ordinary sacrifice or expenditure is ( Voluntary & reasonable) during the time
made of Peril, for the purpose of saving Property

All parties concern for the carriage & cargo

If GA is declared shall contribute proportional for the loss which ( Shipowner& cargo owner )
GA
was due to Sacrifice / Expenditure made.

Master decide to hire Barge to to

All this expenditure is declared
Eg; After Grounding lighten the ship & also engage
as GA.
salvage tug.

Caused to any particular cargo

Partial loss / Damage Which is insured.
or property

Here the Loss or damage is suffered by particular interest.

PA
Due to Heavy Weather Loss of Mast Loss of Mast in heavy weather

Eg; Due to Collision Damage to Cargo/ Ship

Damage to Cargo / Ship /

Due to Heavy Wx / Fire
Machinery

Marine Insurance act 1906

In Marine insurance law of GA is regulated by

York Antwerp Rule 1994

The Institute time clause

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Under US law

If there is a GA act uncured on a Due to the negligence of the

NEW JASON LAW voyage, carrier or the shipowner

Cargo owner is not bound to

contribute to the GA

NJL in the B/L & CP for the

By inserting carriage of cargo from US ports
to and from.

Even If there is a negligible of

Cargo owner is bound to the carrier
contribute for GA,

Carrier has a duty to take all Losses will be covered under

reasonable steps to avert OR Policy.
Sue & Labor Clause minimise loss.

Most of the cost will be

recoverable from underwriters.

Expense recovered under Sue & Particular charges.

Labor clause are called as

They are insured solely for the Means: only if the subject matter
benefit of the subject matter is insured.
insured
Charges are recoverable only
when
They are reasonable

They are insured by the assured himself or by his servants.

They are incurred to avert / minimise loss covered by the policy.

When a ship encounters heavy Wx, duty of the owner is to

e.g. make all efforts to save property rather than claiming total
loss

Which are Not covered or General average losses &

recovered loss in Sue & Labor contribution & Salvage Charges
clause
Means: If the subject matter is
not covered under policy
Expenses insured in minimising the loss
which are not covered under policy
 Disciplinary offences

As per MSA Ch 179 Part IV Sec 80

Striking Wilfully striking any one

Disobey Wilfully Disobeying the command

Language Foul language used to Master or another crew

Duty Not reporting to Duty

Disciplinary offences
Sleeping Found sleeping in duty hours

If he is under the influence of

Alcohol & Drugs
Dugs & Alcohol

Weapons Having in possession of weapons

Damage Damage to ship wilfully

Overboard Throwing things overboard

50$ or
Fine may be
imposed for Shall no exceed
If he is committing 2nd time or He will signed off & fine not
the above exceeding 100$.
subsequently

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 Crew found Drunk?

As pre MSA Chapter 179

Section 76

Crew
found If a seamen on board is under
Drunk? the influence of drug or alcohol That he is not fit for duties He shall be guilty of a offence &
to such an extend
shall be fined which is not
extending 2000$

C/O reported one crew member had not reported to work, action as a master

First I will ask I will talk to C/O As him has he given enough rest
Rest hours
as required by MLC 2006

Then I will ask with C/O is it the

First time first time or is it occurred earlier
also

I will ask his Work Performance

Work performance

Why has he not turned up for

work
I will call him up and ask him
Call him up Is there any particular reason Family problems

Not Is there any issues on board Illness

reported
to work Health issues

If there are no reasonable And it is his first time then I will

Make entry in OLB
reason give him a written warning

I will make him understand that He has made a disciplinary

Understand MSA chapter 179
as per offence

Since I need friendly atmosphere I am just giving him a written

on board under my command warning

Friendly He will be fined of $ 5000

But if he repeats the offence or 2 years imprisonment
As per MSA ch 179 section 77 or both
again then

Fine Fine will be decided by court

such heavy fines can not be Section 80 First time $ 50 fine
imposed by Master
& 100 & subsequently until
discharge.
 Crew member found sick , master action

Conduct a medical assessment

of the crew & give the best
possible medical

Consult Ship Captains Medical guide

Request for radio medical advice

Request
( If req )

If the Crew is not responding to

If crew is serious the medicine, & his condition is Consider for medical evacuation
getting serious

Evacuation Prepare patient for evacuation

Owner

P&I

Inform MPA

RCC
Crew
memb
er Local Authority
found
sick ,
master
action Collect patients medical
Collect history, medicine given on Give it in hands of Patient
board & his passport

OLB Make entry in OLB

I will inform C/O to take bosun Collect patient items and make a
Personnel Effects
along with him and list.

Via electronic crew change &

Crew Change Inform MPA
enter as medical ground

Chk vsl can sail with the present

Refer to safe manning certificate
safe manning certificate.

Chk who can be promoted &

Promotion If vsl is short of safe manning after tanking approval from
company.

Ask company to send for

replacement or

Replacement If no one is there for promotion

Ask company to apply for
dispensation from MPA &
Permission to sail.
 Bosun comes & complain about food what is your action?

Procedure
I will listen to the feedback of I will inform him i will resolve
Bosun about food complain complain as soon as possible.
Listen

Section 5.1.5 Taking seriousness of complain

MLC 2006
Its my Obligation to resolve the
complain as soon as possible
with in 3 days

Onboard complain form as per I shall acknowledge the form

MLC 2006

First I will call C/O & then have a word

with cook to resolve complain
Call C/O

I will make entry in OLB &

OLB

The complain , The action taken Bosun will sign & shall give copy
Copy to Bosun & Out come of action to bosun

If Bosun is not happy with the

outcome the action taken
Bosun not happy I will report this matter to the Who has to resolve this problem
owner to the earliest.

Master

Seafarers right In all case seafarer has right to Shipowner

complain directly to
If necessary appropriate
authority

Main concern in magnetic compass ? When will u swing compass

Excessive Deviation.

Concern
Bubbles in Magnetic compass

When First installed

When they become un-reliable

When excessive deviation is

involved

As required by Company SMS

When to
swing
compass When ship undergoes large
structural alteration

Electrical equipment installed

close by or removed

Iron pallets
Cargo carried is Metal can cause
deviation
Metal scrap
 HDG T brg Comp Brg Comp error Var Dev

000 260 244 16 E 0 16 E

045 260 226 34 E 0 34 E

090 260 211 49 E 0 49 E

135 260 214 46 E 0 46 E

180 260 219 41 E 0 41 E

225 260 235 25 E 0 25 E

270 260 250 10 E 0 10 E

315 260 253 7 E 0 7 E

E W Ε E
W E W W
W E W E

HDG A B C D E

000 16 E 16 16

045 34 E 34

090 49 E 49 -49

135 46 E -46

180 41 E -41 41

225 25 E 25

270 10 E -10 -10

315 7 E -07

228 39 -25 06 -02

228÷8 39÷2 (-25)÷2 (6)÷4 (-2)÷4
28.5 19.5 −12.5 1.5 −0.5
A B C D E
Move
Remove Remove
sphears
Magent Blue magnet Red
towards
Corrrection Nil or Add Red or Place Nil
compass or
magnet in magnets Blue
use lage
Forward stbd side.
spheres
 How will you swing the compass & how to correct it ?

Carry out pre-checks prior

Pre checks carrying out swinging of Using Chk list.
compass

Bubbles Remove bubbles if present

Azimuth / Pelorus in good

Azimuth / Pelorus
condition.

Visibility Good Visibility is required

How
will Trafic No Vsl traffic in the area
you
swing
the Object must be identified on the chart & Variation
Object & Variation prior carrying out swinging of compass.
comp
ass

Obtain True Brg of the Object & record along with Variation
True Brg

Obtain compass brg of object at 8 inter-cardinal heading

Compass Brg

Calculate deviation

Calculate Co-efficient A, B, C, D & E.

D First head NE To correct D By using Spheres

Dont
mention E Head E To correct heeling error By Adjusting the Bucket
E

Now need to check Which Co-efficient is higher Is it B or C

For B

How to
Correct Correct by using Forward & aft
B Head E magnets

Correct using Athwart ship

C Head S magnets.

Swinging compass Swing the the Compass 360 Deg Obtain Deviation

Note down position of all And close the Binnacle

Keep safe the spare correctors.
correctors Compartment
 Letter of protest

Letter of Protest is a written Holding the other party responsible

Dis-satisfaction on the party
communication intended to for the consequence of the matter
concerning any operation matter
record being complained of.

It is to be Typed or hand written

by the master

“The undersigned hereby

End with appropriate formal Eg for discrepancy in cargo figure
declares that the Bill of Lading
manner Between ship & shore Figure
will be Signed under Protest”

Ship filing

Original to the other party &

Issue Owners
retain the copies for

Agents

Discrepancy in shore & ship

cargo figure

Rate of loading or discharge is

too slow / too fast

Berth or Fender arrangement

Letter of protest inadequate
When to send LOP

Dockers are missing ship

equipment & ignoring duty Eg : Crane
officer orders

Any other situation where the

master wishes to formally record
his dis-satisfaction.

Discharge qty not matching B/L

qty

If ship is discharging too slow

When will receive LOP

Making smoking in port

If ship has made damage to quay

Sign it “ FOR RECEIPT ONLY”

When you receive LOP Return the original to the sender

File the ship copy

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 NOTE OF PROTEST & EXTENDED NOTE OF PROTEST

Note of protest

Purpose : To protect Eg: When the ship has experienced

Is a declaration given by
the ship charters & ship bad Wx during the voyage, where the
master under “ Oath”
owners. cargo is suspected to have damage.

It covers circumstances
beyond masters control

NOP has to be done with in It has to done before

24hrs on arrival of port “Notary Public Officer,”

Masters has to right to extend For unforeseen-able

NOP. circumstances

It has to be done before

If NOP is done with respect to So that no legal liabilities towards the
discharging cargo
NOP Cargo vsl for the damaged cargo.
begins

When master does NOP, one

of the officer has to witness
it.

Engine
Log Books
Deck
All documents supporting to Videos
the fact must be kept safe as
a proof Photos
Official log book
VDR saved

NOP has to be done to “X”

And need to send to
number of parties who’s all
them.
cargo is involved.

NOP is not an all encompassing document, but may be

open to legal liability as the extend of damage can not
be gauged at the initial stage

Master may reserve his right to

For this reason “Reserve his rights to extend the not of
protest”

It has to be mentioned in
During the NOP
the NOP
Extended NOP

This extension can

made when full data of
the damaged cargo is
got, that is after the
necessary survey.

“ Reserve the right to

Term need to mention extend the protest @ a
in NOP is place & time of
Connivence”

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 Mid-latitude Depressions

They are usually formed over the

Depressions, sometimes
called mid-latitude cyclones,
An area of low atmospheric
Atlantic Ocean to the South West
pressure occurring between 30°
of Ireland and then travel in a
and 60°
North Easterly direction

An air-mass is a large body of air

Form where 2 different air-masses where the temperature, humidity
meet and air pressure is almost the
same throughout the air-mass.

Different types of air-mass do

Depressions develop when warm
not mix very easily so this is the
Mid- air from the sub-tropics meets
cause for formation of mid
cold air from the polar regions.
latitude Dep latitude depressions.
ressions
When both these air-masses
meet, a barrier called a front
forms

Tropical Maritime one will begin

This is because warm air is
to rise over the cooler Polar
lighter than cold air.
Maritime one.

As the warmer air rises over the

colder air, the warmer air mass
becomes smaller as the colder
air fills in the space that the
warmer air mass used to cover
before it began rising.

By this stage a typical mid

latitude depression has formed.

The approach of the warm front High cirrus cloud.

is indicated by

If approach of a depression is Fall in Barometric pressure

indicated by

In NH Wind is Anti-clockwise, & Slightly

INWARD across the isobar
towards the Low pressure

In SH Wind is Clockwise

Size varies from Small to 2000nm in dia Pressure will be 950 Hpa Gale force wind
 Synchronised Pitching? What is your action? What are the damages? (Propeller racing)

It occurs when natural pitching period of a ship coincides with the encounter wave period.

Vessel pitching heavily.

There is no period of lull;

pitching is increasing with every
How to determine: wave encounter.

Vessel is encountered by the

same phase of wave almost all
the times.

Synchronised
Pitching? It causes excessive racing of
engines

Effects
Longitudinal of hull.

Damage due to shipping seas.

Alteration of course

Change apparent period of

Corrective actions:
waves by: Reduction of speed (Increase in
speed will cause excessive
pounding).

It occurs when the encounter period is approximately half of the natural roll period of the ship.

The stability attains a minimum

twice during each roll period.

• Alteration of course
Change apparent period of
waves by:
Parametric
• Alteration of speed
Rolling

• By ballasting
Corrective actions:

• By deballasting
Change vessels rolling period by
changing GM
• Shifting of ballast, FO, FW etc
and changing transverse
position of G.

Experienced when the Tr = Te

Synchronised Rolling Large rolling motion

Natural roll period of the vsl is =
to Encountered wave period.
 CSR

Form 1 CSR document 16 contents it has

CSR

Form 2 Amendments to the CSR Prepared by Master / Owner

Form 3 Index of amendments

Date from which it applies from

Flag state

Date of registration with the

state

Name the ship

Port of registration

Name of the current owner &

Address

Register owner identification

If applicable, Name of current

register bare boat charter
Form 1

Name & address of company

( International safety
management )

Company identification number

Name of the classification

society

One who issued SMC Safety Management Certificate

One who issued ISSC Int Ship Safety Certificate

Date on which ship ceased to be

registered with the state
indicated in 2.

Remark

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 Warranty

An express warranty in the warranty

Which must be included in, or written in the

policy or must be contained in some document

Expressed
Vessel is classed with a particular society
warranty Eg; With reference to H & M policy
& that her class will be maintained.

Words expressed in “Warranted LR classed

policy will be like : & Class maintained”

Warranty This is not written in any policy

It is implied by the Law

to exist In the contract.
Vsl has to be seaworthiness
Implied 1) Seaworthiness
in all respect
warranties

2 major warranties in No smuggling or any

Eg; 2) Legality of the voyage
marine insurance policies drug business

No to deviate from the

3) Non deviation
proposed route.

Ship before commencing

the voyage has to be Voyage should not be engaged with
seaworthy. Smuggling arms, ammunition or illicit
2) Legality of the voyage
liquor.

Vsl has to equipped with

all equipments

All machinery has to be Ship shall not deviate from the proposed
1) Seaworthiness
in working condition course which is mentioned in Policy.

Valid certificate
3) Non deviation

Provision , water & FO If not mentioned in Policy then from

“Normal Route”

Competent officer.
 This question he asked very rare

COGSA : CARRIAGE OF GOODS BY SEA ACT B/L

IT IS INSERTED IN B/L or CPA

GENERAL AVERAGE CLAUSE

Rights & Responsibilities of

Shipper and ship owner
Mainly it says, which country / place
or by what rule GA is to be adjusted MOSTLY USED

YAR
York Antwerp Rule

This rule is not incorporated in National Law, But are Voluntarily &
This incorporates
mutually excepted by ( Shipowners, Shipper & Insurance)

YAR is mostly incorporated in

Hauge rule contact of carriage. ( Inserting
Term GA clause )
Hauge Visby Rule

Hamburg Rule

PARAMOUNT CLAUSE

Obligation
Defines
Ship owner & cargo owners Main function : Is to ensure that
Basic Contractual Rights B/L issued for cargo carried
under C/P are subject to

Liabilities
Hauge Visby Rule

Immunities
This will often apply compulsory
to claims brought by cargo
receiver

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 Polar code contents ?

Part A Safety Measures Part 1 A Additional Guidance to Part I A

Chapter 1 General

Chapter 2
PWOM Polar Water Operational Manual

3 Ship structure

Chapter 4 Sub Division & Stability

5 Water tight & Weather tight & Integrity

Chapter 6 Machinery Installation

Chapter 7 Fire safety Protection

Life saving appliance &

Chapter 8
arrangements

Chapter 9 Safety of having atom

Chapter 10 Communication

Chapter 11
Voyage planning

Chapter 12 Manning & Training

Pollution Prevention
Part 2 A Part 2 B Additional Guidance to Part II B
Measures

Chapter 1 Prevention of Pollution by Oil

Control Of Pollution By Noxious

Chapter 2
Liquid Substance In Bulk

Prevention of Pollution by
Chapter 3 Harmful Substance carried by
Sea in Packaged Form

Prevention of pollution by
Chapter 4
Sewage from ship

Prevention of Pollution of
Chapter 5
Garbage from Ship
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Rule Focus on
HVR

Rights & Duties of ship owner &

Apply for Cargo owners.

Goods shipped under B/L

CARRIERS Live animals &

CARRIERS
Except for

Goods carried on Deck

Seaworthiness

Obligation
To look after cargo

Issues B/L

1 Exception to liabilities There are 17 exception to

liabilities
Rights & Immunities
2 Right to Deviate

3 Right in respect of Dangerous

goods.