SUBJECT AREA 1

(Understanding of safety and work permits)

1.What is PPE?
Ans.PPE means Personal Protective Equipment.It protects the user from
personal injuries.

2.Name a few PPE

Ans.safety helmet,boiler suit,safety gloves,safety shoes,safety goggles,ear
muffs,safety harness,Fall preventer device

3.How does PPE helps its user?

Ans. PPE helps its user,by protecting from accidents and personal injuries

4.what will you do if other members of your team are not using PPE?
Ans.I will stop them from doing the work and ask them to wear proper
PPE,and, that it is for their own safety.

5.Where will you find PPE onboard ship?

Ans.workplace like workshops,crew changing lockers,PPE store,each crew is
given proper PPE

6.What will you do if you do not have the proper PPE to do a job?
Ans.I will ask Safety Officer or Crew Incharge for proper PPE,before starting the
job

7. Tell safety precautions to be followed when working at anchor station?

Ans.
1.Wear proper PPE including safety goggles or safety face shield
2.Establish good communication with bridge
3.At night,Anchor station must have Good Lighting(must be well illuminated)
4.The anchor must be lowered in a controlled manner
5.Do not stand in front of the winch when letting go anchor

8. Tell safety precautions to be followed when working on accommodation

ladder in port?
Ans.
1.Wear proper PPE including safety harness,fall preventer device and safety
life vest
2.Safety side ropes must be taut and gangway net must be rigged to prevent
person falling overboard
3.Lifebuoy with self igniting light and heaving line connected must be kept
standby.
4. At night, accommodation ladder must have Good Lighting(must be well
illuminated)
5.Gangway access area must be clear of obstructions

9.What is work permit?

Ans.work permit is a written permission given by the master ,to do high risk
job,by taking safety precautions,to prevent accidents and personal injuries

10.What is the purpose of having these work permits?

Ans.Work permit helps user to identify risk or hazards involved in a job, and
take safety precautions,to prevent accidents and personal injuries

11.Name 3 types of work permits used on tankers?

Ans.Pump room entry permit,enclosed space entry permit,tank entry
permit,hot work permit,working aloft permit,working overside permit.

12.What is enclosed space?

Ans.Enclosed space is a fully Covered space,which is not normally entered ,due
to lack of oxygen,presence of toxic gas,presence of flammable gas,no proper
lighting,no proper ventilation

13.What are the hazards associated with enclosed space entry?

Ans. Hazards associated with enclosed space are, lack of oxygen,presence of
toxic gases,presence of flammable gases,no proper lights,no proper ventilation

14.Will you enter a hold of a bulk carrier immediately after opening? If No.
Why?
Ans.No ,i will not enter ,because i will treat it as enclosed space for my safety
because of hazards such as lack of oxygen,presence of toxic gases,presence of
flammable gases,no proper lights,no proper ventilation.

15.Why is it required to carry out a risk assessment before undertaking a

hazardous work?
Ans. Risk assessment helps the person to identify risk or hazards involved in a
job, and take safety precautions,to prevent accidents and personal injuries
16.What is SWL?
Ans.safe working load is the maximum weight which can be lifted safely
without accident,or damage to material,object or equipment.

17.Where will you find the SWL of a lifting gear?

Ans.
We will you find the SWL on:
1.Test certificate
2.Body parts of equipment ,for example:Jib of the crane,Boom of the
derrick,Cheek of chain block
3.Rigging plan of Derrick.

18.What is breaking stress?

Ans.Breaking stress is the miniimum weight which can be lifted safely without
accident,or damage to material,object or equipment.

19.Where will you find the SWL of a cargo block?

Ans.
The SWL of a cargo block can be found on:
1.Test certificate
2.Cheek of the block

20.Where will you find the SWL of a mooring rope?

Ans.
The SWL of a mooring rope can be found on:
1,Test certificate
2.Mooring plan

21.How is the garbage generated on board handled by the crew?

Ans.
1.By collecting the garbage
2.By Processing/Segregating the garbage
3.Stowage as per Garbage management plan
4.Garbage is disposed as per Marpol Annex 5
 SUBJECT 2
(climbing the mast observing safe practices.Prepare and
throw heaving line)

1.Tell 2 works on mast which will require you to climb?

Ans.
1.Chipping and painting
2.Maintenance of radar scanner
3. Maintenance of ship’s whistle
4. Maintenance of Anemometer
5.Rigging of Halyard

2.What PPE will you wear for climbing the mast?

Ans.I will wear basic PPE such as safety helmet,boiler suit,safety hand
gloves,Safety shoes.also safety harness and fall preventer device.safety
goggles and ear muffs if chipping on mast.

3.Tell 3 safe practices to be followed when climbing the mast?

Ans.
1.Wear proper PPE including ,safety harness and fall preventer device
2.Make a working aloft permit
3.Establish good communication with bridge and the person standby
below.
4.One man must be standby all the time.
5.Do not carry tools in pocket.Lift tools in tool pot only by halyard or
heaving line.
6.Maintain three point contact when climbing up the ladder.
7.Inform bridge before climbing ,so that radar and whistle is not used.

4.What is safety harness?

Ans.Safety harness is a personal protective equipment ,which protects from
falling when working aloft or working overside.

5.Why is it required to have heaving line on ships?

Ans.
1.To pass messenger line or mooring rope to jetty at mooring station.
2.To carry tool pot or paint pot when working aloft or working overside.
3.To pick up pilot baggage from pilot boat.
4To connect to the lifebuoy and keep standby,during pilot station,rigging
accommodation ladder,working overside.
6.When will you use the heaving line?
Ans.
1.To pass messenger line or mooring rope to jetty at mooring station.
2.To carry tool pot or paint pot when working aloft or working overside.
3.To pick up pilot baggage from pilot boat.
4To connect to the lifebuoy and keep standby,during pilot station,rigging
accommodation ladder,working overside.

7.What care will you take when using the heaving line?
Ans.
1.Make sure monkey fist is in order
2.Make sure length is sufficient
3.do not throw over person
4.Make sure jetty overside is clear of obstructions
5.Do not stand in the bight of heaving line or mooring line.

8.Tell 2 precautions you will observe when throwing the heaving line?
Ans.
1.Make sure monkey fist is in order
2.Make sure length is sufficient
3.do not throw over person
4.Make sure jetty overside is clear of obstructions
5.Do not stand in the bight of heaving line or mooring line.

9.What is the purpose of a monkey fist on the heaving line?

Ans.It is a weight added at the end of the heaving line,to help the heaving
line to travel longer distance,by cutting through the wind.

10.How will you find out the size of the rope used for making the heaving
line?What is the length and diameter?
Ans.I will find out the size of the rope used for making the heaving line in
the mooring plan.The Required length of the heaving line is approximately
30 metres and diameter is 12 mm.
 SUBJECT AREA 3
(Recognize buoys and flags,steering and helm orders)
1.Show two buoys on lateral buoyage system.
Ans. Show Can shape buoy on port side and Cone shape buoy on starboard
side.

2.Show two buoys in cardinal system of buoys.

Ans. Identify cardinal marks as per colour and top mark.Name
North,South,East and West

3.What is safe water mark?

Ans.It is a Buoy which indicates navigable water all around the mark.

4.Can a vessel pass either sides of the safe water mark?

Ans.Yes ,we can pass either side of the mark,but preferred side is Starboard
side.

5.What is isolated danger mark?

Ans.It is a buoy which indicates,a danger of limited extent.

6.Can a vessel pass either sides of the isolated danger mark?

Ans. Yes, we can pass either side of the mark,but preferred side is
Starboard side.

7.What is port hand/Starboard hand buoy?

Ans.Port hand buoy and starboard hand buoy ,mark the outer extent of the
narrow channel,safe water is in between the buoys.

8.Which side of a port hand/Starboard hand buoy a vessel will pass in

Indian Ports?
Ans. Vessel will pass:
Starboard side of port hand buoy
Port side of the starboard hand buoy

9.Why is it necessary to have top marks on buoys?

Ans.To identify the buoy during day time.
10.What is the colour of light on port hand/Starboard hand buoys?
Ans.RED LIGHT for Port hand buoy in region A
GREEN LIGHT for Port hand buoy in region B
GREEN LIGHT for Starboard hand buoy in region A
RED LIGHT for Starboard hand buoy in region B

11.What is the colour of light on isolated danger mark/Safe water mark?

Ans. White light

12.How will you distinguish at night the isolated danger mark with safe
water mark?
Ans.
Isolated danger mark :2 Group flashing

Safe water mark: Isophase,Occulting,1 Long Flash every 10 seconds,Morse

code A.

13.Show two cardinal buoys?

Ans. Identify cardinal marks as per colour and top mark.Name
North,South,East and West.

14.How are the cardinal buoys placed?

Ans.Cardinal buoys are placed to indicate safe side to pass ,as per their
name.Opposite side is danger side.

15.Which side will the danger lie for north/south/east/west cardinal

buoys?
Ans.
North buoy – south is danger side
East buoy – West is danger side
South buoy – North is danger side
West buoy – East is danger side

16.Which side is it safe to pass of north/south/east/west cardinal buoy?

Ans.
North buoy – North is safe side
East buoy – East is safe side
South buoy – South is safe side
West buoy – West is safe side
17.What is the meaning of flags A,B,G,H,O and Q?
• I have a diver down below,keep well clear of me
• I am taking in,discharging or carrying dangerous cargo
G- I require a pilot
H- I have a pilot onboard
O- Man overboard
Q- My ship is healthy ,I require free pratique

18.What flag a vessel will hoist before arriving pilot station of an Indian
port?
Ans.
1.Ensign flag
2.Courtesy flag
3.House flag
4.Golf flag and than Hotel flag ,when pilot onboard
5.Quebec flag
6.Bravo flag,if having dangerous cargo

19.What flag a vessel will hoist before departure from an Indian port?
Ans.
1.Ensign flag
2.Courtesy flag
3.House flag
4.Papa flag
5.Hotel flag, when pilot onboard
6.Bravo flag, if having dangerous cargo

20.How many types of compasses are there?

Ans.
We have two types of compasses onboard ship.
1.Gyro compass - runs on electricity
2.Magnetic compass – works on Earth magnetic field.

21.Why is it required to have a compass on ships?

Ans.Compass is required on board to show the direction of ship’s heading

22.Read the course from the compass and report.

Ans .Read the present heading shown on compass

23.Trainees must be asked 2-3 questions on helm orders to test their

understanding- Mid ship,ease the wheel,steady,nothing to
port/starboard,hard to port/starboard and finished with the wheel.
24.How do we changeover steering from manual to autopilot?
Ans.By using the mode changeover switch located on the Autopilot Stand.

SUBJECT AREA 4
(Rig a Bosun chair,a stage,pilot ladder and scaffolding)

1.Name the parts of a Bosun chair.

Ans. hardwood chair,bridle,gantline,bow shackle,lizard or tail block,double
sheet bend and self lowering hitch.
2.Tell 3 checks on bosun chair before using.
Ans.
1.Check the hardwood chair for cracks and presence of grease ,oil and
paint.
2.Check the bridle rope condition for reduction in
diameter,cuts,kinking,damage due to chemical
contact,rotting,pest,mildew,and presence of grease,oil and paint
3.Gantline and tail block used for rigging must be in good condition.

3.How will you check the condition of the rope used on the bosun chair?
Ans.
Check the bridle rope and Gantline rope condition for reduction in
diameter,cuts,kinking,damage due to chemical
contact,rotting.pest,mildew,and presence of grease,oil and paint.

4.When will you discard the rope of bosun chair?

Ans.Check the bridle rope and Gantline rope condition for reduction in
diameter,cuts,kinking,damage due to chemical
contact,rotting.pest,mildew,and presence of grease,oil and paint.If any
deffects are found we will replace them.

5.How will you secure the gantline to the busun chair?

Ans.by means of double sheet bend

6.What checks will you make on the chair before using?

Ans.
1.I will check the hardwood chair for cracks,presence of oil,grease and
paint.
2.I will Check the Bridle rope and Gantline rope condition for reduction in
diameter,cuts,kinking,damage due to chemical
contact,rotting.pest,mildew,and presence of grease,oil and paint.
7.Why is it safe to hoist the bosun chair manually,and not on a drum?
Ans.it is slow,more in control and safe operation

8.What precaution will you take on the pin of bow shackle?

Ans.i will mouse the shackle pin,or use split pin ,to prevent the slipping of
the shacle pin.

9.What work permit is to be made ,when working on funnel?

Ans. Working aloft permit is to be made ,when working on funnel.

10.When will you use a tail block(lizard)?

Ans.We will use the tail block for ease of hauling and lowering by
oneself,when working aloft or working overside.

11.What is weight test?When is it required to be done?

Ans.Weight test is done on Tail or Lizard block, to make sure ,that the block
is properly secured and can take the weight of the person.

12.Tell 3 precautions you will take before rigging a stage.

Ans. 1.I will check the hardwood plank for cracks,presence of oil,grease and
paint.
2.I will Check the Gantline rope condition for reduction in
diameter,cuts,kinking,damage due to chemical
contact,rotting.pest,mildew,and presence of grease,oil and paint.
3.check the tail block for proper lubrication and for correct size of gantline

13.Can you rig a stage on shipside over hard surface?

Ans.No.It can be done only at anchor and good weather.

14. Can you rig a stage on shipside when the vessel is moving?
Ans.No.It can be done only at anchor and good weather.

15. What checks will you make on the stage before using?
Ans.
1.I will check the hardwood plank for cracks,presence of oil,grease and
paint.
2.I will Check the Gantline rope condition for reduction in
diameter,cuts,kinking,damage due to chemical
contact,rotting.pest,mildew,and presence of grease,oil and paint.
3.I will check for proper tightening of the horns on the stage.
16.What precaution will you take while lowering the stage,against tilting?
Ans.
1.We will use the tail block for ease of hauling and lowering by
oneself,when working aloft or working overside.
2.Gantline must be of proper size, for reeving through the tail or lizard
block.

17.How do the lowering turns run on the stage?

Ans.We will take two turns of hauling part on the outer end of the stage,and
one turn on the horn,for lowering the stage.

18.What checks wil you make on pilot ladder before using?

Ans.
1.Check the condition of hardwood steps and spreaders,rubber rungs for
damage and for presence of grease,oil and paint.
2. Check the side rope condition for reduction in
diameter,cuts,kinking,damage due to chemical
contact,rotting.pest,mildew,and presence of grease,oil and paint.
3.Check man ropes and stanchions are in good condition.

19.How will you check pilot ladder after rigging ?

Ans.officer incharge will go 3-4 steps on the ladder ,to check if ladder is
properly secured and resting firmly against shipside.

20.Explain the use of pilot ladder.

Ans.Pilot ladder is used for embarkation and disembarkation of pilot or
Port officials,when the freeboard of the ship is less than 9 metres.

21.Explain the precautions to be taken when rigging pilot ladder at night?

Ans.
1.Wear proper PPE including safety harness,fall preventer device and life
vest
2.Check the condition of pilot ladder by flaking on deck
3.Pilot boarding area must have good lighting(well illuminated)
4.Lifebuoy with self igniting light with heaving line must be standy for
immediate use.
5.Pilot access area must be clear of any obstructions(tripping hazard)
6.Pilot access area must be free from grease(slipping hazard)

22.What is the purpose of manropes with the pilot ladder?

Ans.Manropes give good grip to the pilot when embarking or disembarking
from the ship.
23.What is a tripping line?
Ans.Tripping line is a rope made fast to the end of the pilot ladder.It is used
to stabilize the pilot ladder by preventing swinging and to pick up the pilot
ladder after use.

24.What is a combination ladder?

Ans.Combination ladder is a combination of gangway and pilot ladder,used
for embarking and disembarking the pilot ,when freeboard is more than 9
metres.

25.When does a vessel rig combination ladder for the pilot?

Ans. Combination ladder is rigged by vessel for embarking and
disembarking the pilot ,when freeboard is more than 9 metres.

26.what is a pilot hoist?

Ans.pilot hoist is a mechanical device,consisting of a power winch,wire
rope,rigid platform and pilot ladder.It is used for embarking and
disembarking the pilot.

27.What precautions are to be taken when using the pilot hoist?

Ans.
1.Check the SWL of the pilot hoist
2.Check the pilot hoist for any defects before use
3.Wear proper PPE including safety harness,fall preventer device and life
vest
4.combined SWL of the pilot hoist should never be exceeded.
5.Pilot boarding area must have good lighting(well illuminated)
6.Lifebuoy with self igniting light with heaving line must be standy for
immediate use.
7.Pilot access area must be clear of any obstructions(tripping hazard)
8.Pilot access area must be free from grease(slipping hazard)

28.Explain precautions for rigging scaffolding.

Ans.
1.Check the SWL of the scaffolding on test certificate and rigging plan
2.Check the parts of scaffolding for any defects before rigging
3.Wear proper PPE including safety harness,fall preventer device
4.Guard rails and wooden platform must be placed before using.
5.Combined load should never exceed the SWL of the scaffolding.

29.Where will you find the safe working load of a scaffolding?

Ans .It will be found on Test certificate and Rigging plan.
30.What test is required before using scaffolding?
Ans.
1.Check the SWL of the scaffolding on test certificate and rigging plan
2.Check the parts of scaffolding for any defects before rigging.
3.all safety pins must be in place and in good condition.

SUBJECT AREA 5
Making fast ropes/wires.Use rope stopper/chain stopper.
Knots ,bends,hitches.Whipping/seizing/splicing of ropes.
Reeve 2/3 fold purchase