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Ref. - Crew Knowledge and Proficiency

Section 3 - BRIDGE
Questions for Officer of the Watch
Code 3.2.1 Q Are bridge watch-keeping officers familiar with the international collision regulations ?
OOW 1) Restricted visibility
* Applied to vessels not in sight of one another
* Proceed at a safe speed and main engine ready for immediate use
* Sharp look out and call master
* Switch on Radar and monitor
* Sound the fog signals
* Refer to Colreg 19 & 35
2) Sound Signals
- Altering my course to Starboard / Port ?
● / ●● (refer to Colreg 34)
- Operating stern propulsion ?
● ● ● (refer to Colreg 34)
- Overtaking you on your Starboard / Port ?
▬ ▬ ● / ▬ ▬ ●● (refer to Colreg 34)
- Vessel in doubt (Wakening-up signal) ?
At least ● ● ● ● ● (refer to Colreg 34)
- Vessel nearing the bend or a channel ?
▬ (refer to Colreg 34)
3) Day and Night Signal
- Definition of Masthead, Side & Stern Lights ?
(refer to Colreg 21)
- Visibility of light for vessel more than 50 meters ?
(refer to Colreg 22)
- Lights and Shapes for Towing vessel ?
(refer to Colreg 24)
- For vessels constrained by their draught ?
(refer to Colreg 28)
- For Pilot vessels ?
(refer to Colreg 29)
4) Traffic separation schemes
* Refer to Colreg 10
5) Stand-on and give-way vessel
- Give-way vessel
* So far as possible, take early and substantial action to keep well clear (Refer to Colreg 16)
- Stand-on vessel
* Shall keeper course and speed (Refer to Colreg 17)
* In additional, she shall take best aid to avoid collision and should not alter course to port for a
vessel on her own port side
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Code 3.2.2 Q Are bridge watch-keeping officers familiar with the buoyage system ?
OOW 1) IALA - A and B system
- IALA - A
* Combination of Cardinal and Lateral system (Red to Port) - All area except IALA - B
- IALA - B
* Lateral system only (Red to Starboard) - N & S America, Japan, Korea and Philippines
2) Cardinal, Literal and Safe water Marks
- Cardinal Marks
* Indicating navigable water to the named side of the marks, and the same meaning in Region A
&B
- Lateral Marks
* are generally used for well defined channels. There are two international buoyage regions
where lateral marks differ.
- Safe water Marks
* Such as mid-channel buoys
3) Characteristics
* Refer to BA Chart 5011, page 44
4) Chart symbols
* Refer to BA Chart 5011, page 30
Code 3.2.3 Q Are bridge watch-keeping officers familiar with procedures for handing over or taking
charge and his duties when he is in charge ?
OOW 1) Navigating with a pilot embarked
* Exchange Master / Pilot information and explain ship's particular
* Discuss the pilotage passage plan with pilot
* The presence of a pilot does not relieve the Master or the OOW of their duties and obligation for
the safety of the ship
* Refer to Bridge Procedure Guide 3.3.3
2) Master taking over the charge of the bridge
The OOW will continue to be responsible for the watch, despite the presence of the Master on the
bridge, until informed specifically that the master has assumed that responsibility, and this is
mutually understood. Master's decision to take over the control of the bridge from the OOW must be
clear and unambiguous. The fact that the master has taken command on the bridge should be
recorded in the log book (Refer to Bridge Procedure Guide 3.2.6 & B12)
3) Master handling over the charge of the bridge
(Same as No. 2)
Code 3.2.4 Q Are bridge watch-keeping officers familiar with the company procedures and master
standing orders for being called to the bridge ?
OOW - [ Calling Master to the Bridge ]
* Restricted visibility
* Movement of the other ship are causing concern
* Difficulties to maintain course
* On failure to sight land by the expected time
* Unexpectedly land or a navigation mark is sighted
* Trouble of navigational machinery and equipment
* Heavy weather
* Dangerous situation
* Refer to Bridge Procedure Guide B133
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Code 3.2.5 Q Are bridge watch-keeping officers familiar with the operation of all bridge equipment ?
OOW 1) Radar
* Familiar the differences between X band and S band
* X band is capable of operating in the 9GHz frequency band for the detection of SART
* GPS Speed and Log Speed on Radar
* Refer to Bridge Procedure Guide 4.2
2) GPS
* Setting of data
* Refer to Bridge Procedure Guide 4.7.2
3) ARPA
* Tracking and monitoring
* Refer to Bridge Procedure Guide 4.2.4
4) Steering Gear changeover
* Refer to SOLAS II-1 regulation 29
* Refer to Bridge Procedure Guide 4.3
5) Main Engine Controls
* In order not to jeopardise the safety of the ship, OOW should not hesitate to use the engines to
change speed
* Refer to Bridge Procedure Guide 3.4
6) Communication Equipment
* Sending messages using VHF and GMDSS to coastal station
* Testing equipment
* Refer to Bridge Procedure Guide 3.5 & 4.10
7) UMS System
* Change over procedure and alarms

Questions for Bridge Team

Code 3.2.6 Q Are Bridge Team Personnel familiar with the Bridge Procedure Guide ?
BT 1) Information that should be routinely reported to the Master or the Team Leader
* The bridge team should have a clear understanding that should be routinely reported to the
master, of the requirement to keep the master fully informed, and of the circumstances under which
the master should be called
* Refer to Bridge Procedure Guide 1.2.6 and B13
2) Deviations from the voyage plan and/or reaching to unforeseen circumstances
* If the OOW has to make a temporary deviation from the voyage plan for any reason, the OOW
should return to the plan as soon as it is safe to do so.
* If the OOW has to leave the passage plan (for example - a reporting of ice may require an
alteration of course), the OOW should prepare and proceed along a new temporary track clear of
any danger. At first opportunity, the OOW should advise the master of the actions taken. The plan
will need to be formally amended and a briefing made to the other members of the bridge team.
* Refer to Bridge Procedure Guide 3.3.1.1 and STCW-VIII,2.7
Code 3.2.7 Q Are Bridge Team Personnel familiar with the applicable emergency procedure ?
BT * Procedure for Collision, Grounding, etc., etc.
* Bridge Procedure Guide 3.7, 4.10.3 and Part C Emergency Checklist 1 to 8
Code 3.2.8 Q Are Bridge Team Personnel familiar with other aspects of the bridge and navigational
policies and procedures ?
BT * Refer to Passage Planning, Under Keel Clearance, Squat, Notices to Mariners, etc., etc.
* Refer to Bridge Procedure Guide and Bridge Team Management
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Section 4 - MOORING
Questions for Deck Ratings
Code 4.2.1 Q Are personnel aware of routine for tending of moorings ?
Deck Crew * Slack line should be hauled in first
* Only one line should be tended at a time
* Whenever a spring line is tended, the opposite spring must also be tended
* Fender compression should be observed during discharge or during a rising tide
* Refer to OCIMF Mooring Equipment Guidelines 1.8.1
Code 4.2.2 Q Are personnel aware of safety issues related to mooring
Deck Crew * Stand clear of all wires and ropes under heavy loads
* When paying out wires or ropes, watch that both your own and shipmate's feet are not in the coil
or loop (beware of bights !)
* If the line does take charge, do not attempt to stop it with your feet or hand
* Do not leave winches and windlass running unattended
* Do not stand on the machinery itself to get a better view
* Wear safety helmets and safety shoes
* Refer to OCIMF Effective Mooring
Code 4.2.3 Q Are personnel aware of the purpose and proper rigging for towing off wires (Fire Wire)
Deck Crew * Purpose : Pulling the ship away by tug from the pier without the assistance of any crew member
in case of a serious fire or explosion
* Proper Rigging : To be secured to bollards with a minimum of five turns and are led directly to a
shipside chock with no slack on deck. The outboard end of the line is provided with an eye to which
a heaving line is attached and led back to the deck. During the loading or discharging, the line is
periodically adjusted to maintain the eye of the fire wire one or two meters above the water
* Refer to OCIMF Mooring Equipment Guidelines 3.11
Code 4.2.4 Q Are personnel familiar with other aspects of mooring equipment, policies and procedures ?
Deck Crew 1) What is rendering and how to test ?
* Refer to OCIMF Mooring Equipment Guidelines 7.5.6
2) What is Snap Back ?
* The sudden release of the static energy stored in the stretched synthetic line when it breaks.
* Refer to OCIMF Mooring Equipment Guidelines 7.5.6
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Section 5 - CARGO OPERATION

Questions for Deck Department
Code 5.5.1 Q Are Officer on cargo duty familiar with shipboard operations and cargo handling ?
C/O & D/O * Name of the cargo(es)
* Pollution category
* Hazards of cargo (Flammable/Toxic/Corrosive/Static Electricity
* Precaution for the Hazards
* Refer to Cargo Operation Plan and MSDS
Code 5.5.2 Q The meaning of Drying, Padding and Inerting
C/O & D/O * Drying : Filling the cargo tank and pipelines with moisture-free gas or vapour with a dew point of -
40degC or below
* Padding : Filling the cargo tank and pipelines with liquid, gas or vapour which separates the
cargo from air
* Inerting : Filling the cargo tank and pipelines with a gas or vapour which will not support
combustion and which will not react with the cargo
* Reference -C201 IBC 9.1.2 and CDI 5.5.2
Code 5.5.3 Q The precautions required for reactive cargoes - How to use the chemical compatibility
information on board and what precautions are required.
C/O & D/O ● Check the compatibility charts (USCG data sheet)
* Determine the group numbers of the two chemicals by referring to the alphabetical listing of
products and their corresponding groups
* Proceed across the page until the appropriate reactive group column is intersected. "Blank"
means the two products are considered compatible and "X" means not considered compatible
● Double separation in all aspects of the transfer and stowage
● Segregation of the venting system and if applicable isolation from air
* Reference - USCG Data sheet compatibility charts
Code 5.5.4 Q The precautions required for self-reactive cargoes
C/O & D/O ● Kinds of cargoes : Styrene Monomer, Methyl acrylate, Vinyl Acetate, etc.
● Required to have an inhibitor certificate prior to commencing to load any self-reactive cargo
● Specifications of Inhibitor certificate
* the name and amount of additive present
* whether the additive is oxygen-dependent (SM: 2% to 8%)
* date additive was put in the product and duration of effectiveness
* any temperature limitations qualifying the additives' effective life time
* the action to be taken shall the length of voyage exceed the effective life time of the additives
● Ensure the pipelines or tanks do not contain any materials which identified as unsuitable on the
data sheets
● The effect which heat can have on a self-reactive cargo and ensure that stowage does not take
place next to a heated cargo
● The need to closely monitor the temperature of self-reactive cargoes during the voyage
● The emergency procedure should a cargo start to self-react
* Reference - IBC 15.13
Code 5.5.5 Q The special heating requirements for the cargoes carried on board
C/O & D/O ● Unless the ship is specially designed for carrying very hot cargoes, such as bitumen carrier,
cargo heated to high temperature can damage a tanker's structure, the cargo tank coatings, and
equipment such as valves, pumps and gaskets (ISGOTT 1.1.11)
● Avoid stowing of heating cargo adjacent to tank having self reactive cargo or cargo of low boiling
point or toxic cargo
● Observe heating instruction, daily maximum allowable temperature, during voyage, unloading
temperature, etc.
* Reference - ISGOTT 11.1.11 and IBC 7.1
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Code 5.5.6 Q The effects of high density cargoes

C/O & D/O 1) What is the designed specific gravity (DSG) of your vessel and where it can be found
* Can be found in ship Loading Operation Manual
2) What are the effect of exceeding the density limit
* Structural damages
3) What are the high density cargoes
* Caustic Soda (1.4), Phosphoric Acid (1.86), Sulfuric Acid (1.83)
Code 5.5.7 Q The three hazards associated with corrosive cargoes (Sulfuric Acid, Phosphoric Acid,
Caustic Soda)
C/O & D/O 1) Corrosivity Hazard
The fact that normal construction materials will corrode at an excessive rate and so require the
use of special materials for the cargo tanks and pipelines and heating coils.
2) Fire Hazard
The fact that when metals corrode, hydrogen may be produced which forms a flammable
mixture with air (ex;Sulfuric Acid): that contact with materials such as cloth and sawdust may
cause the substance to ignite: that some corrosive substances are in themselves combustible.

3) Health Hazard
The fact that corrosive liquids will damage a person’s skin, eye and mucous membranes.
Code 5.5.8. Q The handling of solidifying and high viscosity cargoes
C/O & D/O 1) Solidifying cargoes
means a noxious liquid substance which in case of substances (ex: Benzene/6C, Para
Xylene/13C) with melting points less than 15C, is at a temperature, at the time of unloading, of
less than 5C above its melting point; or in the case of substances (ex; Phenol/40.9C, most of
vegetable oils) with melting points equal to or greater than 15C, is at a temperature, at the time
of unloading, of less than 10C above its melting point .
(Handling of solidifying cargoes)
a) Test of heating coil
b) Cleanness of cargo line by line blowing after loading
c) Monitoring of cargo temperature according to heating instruction.
d) Pre-wash according to P&A manual
2) High viscosity cargoes
a noxious liquid substance in category X or Y with a viscosity equal to or greater than 50 mPa.s
at the unloading temperature (ex; Cotton seed oil, Fish oil)
(Handling of high viscosity cargo)
- The same as Solidifying cargoes
Code 5.5.9. Q The hazard of the toxic cargoes
C/O & D/O Toxicity is the ability of a substance, when inhaled, ingested, or absorbed by the skin, to cause
damage to living tissue, impairment of the central nervous system, severe illness or, in extreme
cases, death.
(ex: Chloroform, Phenol, Benzene etc.,)-IBC Ch.17-k
During handling of toxic cargoes, crew should wear protective equipment & gas mask. The vapor for
highly toxic cargo should be returned to shore using by vapor return line (IBC-15.12.2)
* Reference - ICS-TSG (Chemical) IBC-Annex 7-21.5.5.1. IBC-15.12.2
Code 5.5.10. Q The special requirements regarding medical treatment following exposure to hazardous
cargoes
C/O & D/O Antidote lists with Dosage which mentioned at IMDG Code-Supplement, MFAG Ch.8 & 9. Also refer
to antidote list contained in M11-app 4
* Reference - IMDG Code-Supplement-1996, MFAG Ch.8 & 9
Code 5.5.11 Q Personnel protection for the current cargoes handled
C/O & D/O Check stowage plan for current voyage
* Reference - IBC-14
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Code 5.5.12 Q Spill response in the event of a spill

C/O & D/O a) Raising alarm immediately & emergency stop
b) Inform shore loading Master
c) Stop ventilation & close fire flaps/air intake/water tight doors
d) Gather response team on scene & start oil spill mitigation & removal according to SMPEP.
(Confirm appropriate PPE worn to handle the spill )
e) Inform port authority & Company
Code 5.5.13 Q Maximum loading rate for each cargo tank
C/O & D/O 1) In order to avoid over or under-pressurized by exceeding the capacity of the venting system.
The formula is “Vapor capacity= loading rate x 1.25”
(Refer to ship’s drawing- Cargo vapor control manual required by USCG)
2) 1. In case of initial loading for “static accumulator cargoes” and non-inerted tanks, it should be
1m/sec and then 7m/sec for bulk loading.
2. In case of “Non-static accumulator cargoes and also static accumulator cargoes into inerted
tanks, it would be 12 m/sec
* Reference - ISGOTT 7.3.3 & 7.3.3.2

Code 5.5.14 Q 1) Closed Loading / Unloading

C/O & D/O Cargo should be loaded with the ullage, sounding and sighting ports securely closed.
The gas displaced by the incoming cargo should be vented to the atmosphere via the mast
riser(s) or through high velocity or constant velocity valves, either of which will ensure that the
gases are taken clear of the cargo deck.
* Reference - ISGOTT 11.1.6.6 & 11.1.14.3
Q 2) Closed Sampling
Closed gauging or sampling should be undertaken using the fixed gauging system.
* Reference - ISGOTT-11.8.1

Code 5.5.15 Q The meaning of pollution category X,Y,Z & OS

C/O & D/O X presenting a major hazard to either marine resources or human health & not allowed to
discharge into sea. Required to do pre-wash according to P&A manual.
Y presenting a hazard to either marine resources or human health or cause harm to amenities or
other legitimate uses of the sea.
Z presenting a minor hazard to either marine resources or human health .
OS Other substances in chapter 18 of IBC which found to fall outside category X,Y or Z and
considered to no harm to marine resources.
Discharge standards of category X,Y,Z substances:
a) proceeding en route at a speed of at least 7 knots.
b) discharging below water line the through the underwater line.
c) discharging residues at a distance of not less than 12 n. miles from the nearest land in a
* Reference - MARPOL Annex-II, Reg: 6.1 and Reg: 13.2

Code 5.5.16 Q 1) Prewash requirements for ships built before July 1, 1994
C/O & D/O Procedure for Non-solidifying substances
a) Washing by rotary water jet with sufficiently pressure (at least 8kg/cm2). In case of category
X, cleaning machines shall be operated in such locations that all tank surfaces are washed. In
case of Y, only one location need be used.
b) During washing, the amount of water in the tank shall be minimized by continuously pumping
out slops.
c) If the viscosity of the substances is equal to or greater than 50mPa.s at 20 o C shall be
washed with hot water at least 60 o C (if suitable).
d) Refer to P&A manual Addendum B, Table B-1 & B-2 for required minimum water quantity to
be used for pre-wash.
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Prewash procedure for solidifying substances

a) Tank shall be washed as soon as possible after unloading.
b) Residues in hatches and manholes shall be removed (if allows) prior to the pre-wash.
c) Tanks shall be washed by means of rotary jet with sufficient pressure (at least 8kg/cm2).
d) During washing, the amount of water in the tank shall be minimized by continuously pumping
out slops.
e) Washed with hot water at least 60 o C (if suitable)
f) Refer to P&A manual Addendum B, Table B-1 & B-2 for required minimum water quantity to
be used for pre-wash.
2) For ships built on or after 1 July 1994 and recommendatory for ships built before 1 July
1994
a) washing by rotary water jet with sufficiently high water pressure. In case of category X,
cleaning machines shall be operated in such locations that all tank surfaces are washed. In
case of Y, only one location need be used.
b) during washing, the amount of water in the tank shall be minimized by continuously pumping
out slops.
c) If the viscosity of the substances is equal to or greater than 50mPa.s at 20 o C shall be
washed with hot water at least 60 o C
d) The quantity of wash water used shall not be less than minimum quantity which mentioned at
P&A manual
* Reference MARPOL Annex-II, Appendix 6. and P&A manual

Code 5.5.17 Q Hazards from electrostatic generation

C/O & D/O a) Static electricity
The electricity produced by movement between dissimilar materials through physical contact
and separation
b) Name of cargoes
Benzene, Toluene, Xylene, Luboil, Cyclohexane, Diesel etc.,
c) Hazards & precaution
Reduce loading rate at initial stages (Max. 1m/sec) and then increase Max. 7m/sec.
Settling time is required at least 30 minutes. No metal or Synthetic materials to be introduced in
the tank. The need to earth gauging and sampling equipment.
* Reference ISGOTT Chapter 3

Code 5.5.18 Q Communication procedures agreed with shore

C/O & D/O As per ship/shore safety checklist, ( shore walkie talkie, channel, Person in charge, Verbal &
hand signal etc.,)
Signals should be agreed for:
a) Identification of ship, berth and cargo
b) Stand by
c) Start loading or discharging
d) Slow down
e) Stop loading or discharging
f) Emergency stop
* Reference - Ship/shore safety check list and ISGOTT Ch.22.1.2

Code 5.5.19 Q Emergency stop procedure agreed with shore during cargo operation
C/O & D/O a) During loading operation:
Inform shore by walkie talkie or verbal to stop.
If emergency stop device on board, push it.
b) During unloading operation
Push emergency stop button located at manifold or cargo control room etc.
* Reference - Ship/shore safety checklist, ISGOTT Ch. 11.1.6.3 & 16.8
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Code 5.5.20 Q Is the duty officer familiar with the load/discharging plan and the process used for updating
the plan, along with any changes made to the plan ?
C/O & D/O a) Stowage/ Name/Property of cargo,
b) Ship shore agreement for the max loading rate & pressure
c) Restriction for the Electrostatic, Toxic, Flammable, Corrosive cargo
d) Stability & stress calculation periodically
e) Monitoring of loading/unloading rate, pressure of cargo tank
f) Emergency stop procedure & Emergency communication
* Reference - TSG 5.4.2 and ISGOTT 22.5 & 22.6

Code 5.5.22 Q Is the duty officer aware of the proper operation of cargo monitoring equipment, including
level gauges, temperature readouts, pressure system, etc.(as applicable) ?
C/O & D/O a) Level gauges
Monitoring of level by periodical check, calibration of level gauge with MMC or manual gauge
b) Temperature gauge
Setting point & height ? How to set temperature alarm ?
c) Pressure/Vacuum valve design
BCH vessel 0.2 / -0.07 bar (0.02 / -0.007 Mpa)
IBC vessel 0.2 / -0.035 bar (0.02 / -0.0035 Mpa)
d) Alarm setting (VRS) USCG requirement (-10% ref: OCIMF SIRE 8.30)
10% lower than designed P/V valve actuation settings.
The purpose of setting is to prevent releasing vapour into air.
BCH vessel 0.18 / -0.063 bar
IBC vessel 0.18 / -0.031 bar
e) Alarm setting - Secondary Protection (+10% ref: ODIMF SIRE 8.30)
(Alternative for Secondary Venting Arrangement)
10% higher than designed P/V valve actuation settings.
The purpose of setting is to prevent tank deformation due to excessive pressure.
BCH vessel 0.22 / -0.077 bar
IBC vessel 0.122/ -0.038 bar
* Reference - Ship's finished plans level gauge, SOLAS, USCG CFR, OCIMF SIRE

Code 5.5.23 Q Is the duty officer aware of the proper operation of the High Level Alarms ?
C/O & D/O a) Setting of High/Overfill alarm:- 95% & 98%
Vessel should not load cargo more than Overfill Alarm setting (98%)
b) How to set the variable alarm?
c) How to test the alarm devices (Pulling lever type or Magnet type)

Code 5.5.24 Q Are the deck watch personnel understand their responsibility ?
D/O & D/R a) Content of Ship-Shore safety checklist
b) Loading / Unloading procedure and precaution (TSG 5)
c) Emergency procedure in case of cargo spill, fire and problem (Contact name. Telephone
numbers, Communication means, etc.
Code 5.5.25 Q Are all officers and crew involved in cargo operations familiar with the hazards associated
with the cargoes being carried on board ?
D/O & D/R a) Kind of hazards and precaution: -
Flammable, Toxic, Corrosive, Reactive, Static Electricity, Inerting
Ref: TSG 1, part II-A, B, C, D, E
b) Safety equipment relating to the above.
* Reference - TSG 9
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Code 5.5.26 Q Are all officers involved in cargo operations familiar with the hazards of tank over-
D/O pressurization, including the function and operational a P/V valve and secondary means for
Pressure/vacuum relief ?
Cause (ISGOTT 7.2.2.2)
a) Overfilling the tank with liquid
b) Incorrect setting of the tank's vapour or inert gas
c) Failure of an isolating valve to the vapour line or inert gas line
d) Failure or seizure of the venting valve or high velocity valve
e) A choked flame arrestor or screen
f) Loading or ballasting the tank at a rate which exceeds the maximum venting capacity
g) Ice forming on the vents or freezing of the pressure/vacuum or high velocity valves or ice on the
surface of the ballast water.
h) Restriction in the vapour lines caused by wax, residue or scale
i) Loading cargoes whose melting point is close to the ambient temperatures where the vapour
may condense and solidify (low loading rates)
Precaution and Corrective Action (ISGOTT 7.2.2.3)
a) Setting isolating valves correctly (without inert gas system)
b) Locking arrangement should be controlled by responsible officer (with inert gas system)
c) Check vent capacity and loading rate not to accumulate pressure in tank.
d) Monitoring pressure and valves correctly.

Questions for All Crew-Members

Code 5.5.27 Q Are they familiar with the hazards of handling nitrogen and other inert gases ?
Crew a) No smell and colour
b) Lack of oxygen and lost consciousness due to asphyxiation
c) Check Oxygen contents before entry and carry portable personal multi-gas detector
Code 5.5.28 Q Are they familiar with the hazards of nitrogen overpressure and the associated precautions
that should be taken ?
Crew a) Structure damage of tank during purging
b) Refer CDI item 5.5.26 for the over-pressurization
* Reference - TSG 5.7, ISGOTT 11.1.15.8

Code 5.5.29 Q Are they familiar with appropriate aspects of ship to ship cargo transfer procedures ?
Master a) Ship to ship checklist
D/O b) Drills shall be carried out weather practicable, within 24 hours and in any case not more than
seven days preceding a STS transfer operation
c) Operation preparation
* Testing of cargo and safety equipment
* Briefing to crew for the STS
* Check safety checklist
* Check and test Steering gear, Navigation equipment, Engine control, Mooring equipment,
Fenders, Weather condition, Tide, etc.
* Reference - STS guide 3.2, STS guide 5

Code 5.5.30 Q Do they understand tank cleaning procedure ?

Responsible a) Re-circulated wash water should not be used for Tank Cleaning purpose due to the possibility of
Officer and electrostatic generator other than in fully inerted or gas free tanks
Deck Officer b) Precaution against flammable, toxic and corrosive cargoes
c) Monitoring of gas before start Butterworthing (10% LEL) and during Tank Cleaning (less than
35% LEL)
d) Connection of Tank Cleaning hose with machine before putting machine into tank, and
disconnecting the hose after taking out machine in order to avoid static electricity.
Code 5.5.31 Q Are they Understand the dangers associated with the use of re-circulated water during
Responsible cleaning operations ?
Officer and - Re-circulated wash water should not be used because it may increase the generation of static
Deck Officer electricity
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Code 5.5.32 Q Are they Understand the dangers associated with the use of chemicals or solvents during
Responsible cleaning operations ?
Officer and a) Precaution for the health hazards with a low TLV
Deck Officer b) Electrostatic generators
c) Non-flammable condition during tank cleaning
Code 5.5.33 Q Are they understand the dangers associated with steaming cargo tanks ?
Responsible - Steam can act as a static generator and so steam should never be injected into a non-inerted
Officer and tank until it has been washed and gas freed to a level less than 1% LFL.
Deck Officer
Code 5.5.34 Q Are personnel familiar with company procedure, proper techniques, hazards, protective
Responsible equipment and other aspects of taking, handling and storing samples ?
Officer and a) To prevent or minimized the release of vapour from the cargo tank.
Deck Officer b) To use appropriate personal protective equipment
c) Precaution for the static electricity
d) Keep cargo samples at least 6 months
e) Disposal of samples in accordance with MARPOL Annex I or II
* Reference - ISGOTT 11.8

Code 5.5.35 Q Are personnel familiar with the applicable emergency procedures as listed in MSQE ?
All crew a) Emergency alarm
b) Communication (to superior, PIC, Company, Third Parties)
c) Assemble point
d) Handling of equipment relating to the emergency case
e) Duties for the emergency case
Code 5.5.36 Q Are personnel familiar with other aspects of the cargo operation policies, procedures and
All crew hazards ?
a) MSDS for the current cargoes on board
b) Understanding and precautions for the Toxic, Flammable, Corrosive and Reactive cargoes
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Section 6 - ENGINE DEPARTMENT

Questions for Engine Crew-members
Code 6.5.1 Q Are they familiar with the company procedures and Chief Engineer's standing order ?
Eng. Officer - Refer to Chief Engineer's standing order on board.
Code 6.5.2 Q Are they familiar with the procedures for changing over UMS mode
Eng. Officer - It is the Company's Policy that UMS is not allowed.
Code 6.5.2 Q Are they familiar with the operation of the Oily Water Separator, Overboard Discharge and
Eng. Officer Record Keeping requirements (Annex-1)
1) Oil filtering equipment
a) Vessel of 400GRT and above but less than 10,000GRT (Reg: 14.6)
Oil content not exceeding 15 ppm.
b) Vessel of 10,000 GRT and above (Reg: 7.4)
Alarm arrangement, Automatic stopping device when the oil content of the effluent
exceeds 15 ppm.
2) Procedure
a) Collect engine room bilge to bilge holding tank
b) Unlock overboard valve with the approval from Chief Engineer
c) Before operation, check 15 ppm alarm and auto stop device
d) Operated Oily Water Separator
e) Record keeping - (Oil record book part 1, (B), (D), (E), (F) and (G)
3) Discharge outside the Special Areas and In the Special Areas
a) The ship is proceeding en-route
b) The oily mixture is processed through an oil filtering equipment meeting the requirement
of Reg: 14 (14.7 in case of Special Areas) of this Annex.
c) The oil content of the effluent without dilution does not exceed 15 ppm.
d) The oily mixture does not originate from cargo pump-room bilge on oil tanker
e) The oily mixture, in case of oil tankers is not mixed with oil cargo residues.
* Reference - MARPOL Annex - 1, Reg: 14

Code 6.5.4 Q Are they familiar with Sewage Treatment, Disposal and Record-keeping requirement
Eng. Officer (Annex IV) ?
1) Sewage Systems (Reg: 9.1)
a) a sewage treatment plant which shall be of a type approved by the Administration
(Reg.9.1.1), or
b) a sewage comminuting and disinfecting system, and facilities for the temporary storage of
sewage when ship is less than 3 miles from the nearest land (Reg. 9.1.2), or
c) a holding tank for retention of all sewage considering port stay & relevant crew
(Reg.9.1.3).
2) Discharge of sewage (Reg.11)
a) more than 4 miles with comminuted and disinfected sewage (or) sewage which is not
comminuted or disinfected - at more than 12 miles, en-route and not less than 4 knots,
in accordance with Reg.9.1.2., or
b) Approved sewage treatment plant in accordance with Reg.9.1.1.,
And not produce visible floating solids nor cause discoloration of the surrounding water.
* The distance should be confirmed by Bridge OOW
3) Recordkeeping on log book for the date & time of changing over.
* Reference - MARPOL Annex IV

Code 6.5.5 Q Garbage disposal and record-keeping requirements.

All crew - Refer to Company's Garbage Management Plan
* Reference MARPOL Annex V
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Code 6.5.6 Q Use of low sulphur fuel and record-keeping requirements (Annex VI)
Eng. Officer 1) Sulphur content of any fuel oil used on board ships shall not exceed 4.5% m/m
2) Sox emission control areas: Baltic, North Sea & other areas.
Sulphur content of any fuel oil used on board ships shall not exceed 1.5% m/m. and total
emission should be less than 6.0g SOx/kW.h
3) Those ships using separate fuel oils to comply with this regulation shall allow sufficient time for
the fuel oil service system to be fully flushed of all fuels exceeding 1.5% m/m sulphur content
prior to entry into a Sox emission control area.
The volume of low sulphur fuel oils in each tank as well as the date, time and position of the
ship when any fuel-changeover operation is completed, shall be recorded in the log book.

* Reference MARPOL Annex VI, Reg: 14

Code 6.5.7 Q Are they familiar with the company's Hot Work Procedures ?
Eng. Officer 1) All areas except “Designated Workshop” are required to get Company HotWork Concurrence
and Fitter 2) Hot work permit is to be issued only by the Master after getting Company's Concurrence
3) Hot work permit duration shall not exceed 8 hours
4) The atmospheric conditions for the hot work are Oxygen /21%, flammable gas less than 1% LFL
and toxic gas as per the applicable restriction stated in the MSDS(TLV).
5) Atmospheric conditions during Hot work should be monitored at regular interval
* Reference - ISGOTT Hot Work Flow Chart, MSQE

Code 6.5.8 Q Are they familiar with the procedures and operations for use of the equipment listed in the
Eng. Officer Guidance notes for 6.2.1 ?
- Refer to operational instruction books for the relating equipment
Code 6.5.9 Q Are they familiar with the procedures and operations for use of the emergency steering
Eng. Officer gear ?
1) Switch off of remote steering system on bridge
2) Switch on No.2 Steering gear Motor which usually be an emergency steering motor.
3) Operate accordingly with the manual
Code 6.5.10 Q Are they familiar with the applicable emergency procedures as listed in the Company's
All crew Safety Management System ?
- Refer to Company's MSQE - ECM Matrix
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Section 7 - OPERATIONAL SAFETY

Question for All Crew
Code 7.2.1 Q Are they familiar with the operation of the emergency generator ?
All Crew - Training to be given whenever there is a crew change.
Code 7.2.2 Q Are they familiar with the operation of the emergency fire pump ?
All Crew - Training to be given whenever there is a crew change.
Code 7.2.3 Q Are they aware of their duties as described in the Muster Lists ?
All Crew - Refer to ship's muster list.
Code 7.2.4 Q Are they familiar with other aspects of Operational Safety ?
All Crew a) Smoking Regulation.
b) Non-intrinsically safe equipment (Mobile phone, radio, calculator, camera, etc.)
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Section 8 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

Question for Officers and Crew
Code 8.3.1 Q Are they familiar with the use and calibration of gas detection instruments ?
Deck Officer To conduct demonstration for the followings
a) Zero setting
b) Checking the battery
c) Checking the Alarm
d) Calibrating with the span gas
Code 8.3.2 Q Are they aware of the limitations of use of the gas detection equipment carried on board ?
Deck Officer a) Combustible gas detector which operate in normal atmospheric condition. Required minimum
oxygen 11% by volume. Reading as % LFL. It Cannot be used in inerted atmosphere. (Oxygen
deficient atmosphere).
b)
Combustible gas detector which operate in oxygen deficient atmosphere. Reading as % volume.
* Reference - ISGOTT 2.4.2, 2.4.4

Code 8.3.3 Q Are the officers familiar with the operation of oxygen resuscitator ?
All Officer - Demonstrate the use of resuscitator.
Code 8.3.4 Q Are all personnel familiar with other aspects of operational safety ?
All Crew a) Usage of EEBD, ELSA, etc.
b) MSDS, Drug & Alcohol Policy, etc.
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Section 9 - FIRE FIGHTING

Question for Officers and Crew
Code 9.2.1 Q Are the officers familiar with operation of the machinery space fixed fire fighting system ?
All Officers - Check CO 2 operational procedure in CO 2 room
a) Auto and manual release procedure
b) Alarm devices
c) Testing
Code 9.2.2 Q Are the officers familiar with operation of the cargo space fixed fire fighting system ?
All Officers - Check foam operational procedure in foam room
a) Line up for the operation
b) Handling the valves
Code 9.2.3 Q Are all personnel familiar with the use of other fire fighting equipment carried on board ?
Officers a) Portable Foam
& Crew b) Portable CO 2
c) Portable Dry Powder
d) Fireman outfit and location
e) Type of Fires (A, B, C, D)
* Reference - ISGOTT 5.2
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Section 10 - LIFE SAVING

Question for Officers and Crew
Code 10.2.1 Q Are the crew familiar with their life boat stations and muster duties ?
All Crew a) Location of Muster Station
b) Assigned duties
c) Alarms and Signals
Code 10.2.2 Q Are the officers aware of the life boats, life rafts launching procedures ?
Deck Officer - Refer to launching procedures
Code 10.2.3 Q Are all personnel familiar the Man overboard procedure and where life buoys are located ?
All Crew - Refer to ECM Matrix No. 028 and LSA drawing posted in passage ways
Code 10.2.4 Q Are all personnel familiar with the use of life saving appliances/equipment carried on board
All Crew ?
a) Donning of Life jackets, Immersion suite, Fireman outfit, Chemical suite, etc.
b) Use of Self-igniting light, Self-activating smoke signal, SART, EPIRB, etc.
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Section 11 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Question for Officers
Code 11.2.1 Q Are all personnel familiar with their SMPEP and/pr VRP duties ?
All Officers 1) SMPEP
a) Procedures to report an oil/marine pollution incident
b) Coastal state contacts and Port contact lists
c) Response actions to reduce or control the discharge of NLS
d) Co-ordination with national and local authorities in combating a pollution.
2) VRP ( NTVRP for dedicated chemical carriers ) under OPA-90
a) Knowledge on core plan containing sections 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 as a minimum (company policy for
the SMPEP & explanation for the emergency procedure)
b) Geographic specific information of the captain of the port zone data (Chapter 9)
c) Vessel specific information (Chapter 10)
d) Emergency procedures
* Reference - SMPEP AND VRP

Code 11.2.1 Q Are all Officers familiar with the procedures for the disposal of tank washing / ballast
All Officers containing category X, Y, Z and OS residues ?
- Refer to 5.5.15
Code 11.2.3 Q Are they familiar with the discharge limitation in Special Areas ?
All Officers 1) Annex - 1 (Special Area)
Mediterranean Sea, Baltic Sea, Black Sea, Red Sea, Gulf Area, Gulf of Aden, Antarctic Area,
Northwest European Waters, Oman Area
a) Discharge of oil from 400 GRT and above
* the ship is proceeding en route
* the oily mixture is processed through an oil filtering equipment meeting the requirement
of reg.14.7 of this Annex.
* the oil content of the effluent without dilution does not exceed 15 ppm.
* the oily mixture does not originate from cargo pump room bilges on oil tankers; and
* the oily mixture, in case of oil tankers, is not mixed with oil cargo residues.
* In respect of the Antarctic area, any discharge into the sea of oil or oily mixtures from
any ship shall be prohibited.
b) Discharge of oil from cargo area
* it is prohibited to discharge oil or oily mixture from cargo area of oil tanker.
2) Annex-II
* No special area mentioned, but Antarctic area is prohibited to discharge NLS.
Code 11.2.4 Q Are they familiar with the procedure for tank pre-wash requirement ?
All Officers - Refer to 5.5.16
Code 11.2.5 Q Are they familiar with the use of stripping system ?
Deck Officer - Refer to Ship's P&A Manual
a) Discharge cargo by main pump as much as possible. If necessary, allow cargo to flow to
the well. Repeat the procedure of stripping by main cargo pump.
b) Close pumpstack valve.
c) Keep pump running at suitable RPM.
d) Supply air/nitrogen to the top of the pump stack
e) Open stripping valve to let the air/nitrogen push remaining cargo down the pumpstack
against the still rotating impeller (acts as a non return device) and out through the stripping
line into the main cargo line.
f) Stripping to continue until continuous air/nitrogen flow is heard in the stripping line indicating
that the tank and pumpstack is empty.
g) Close the stripping valve and disconnect air/nitrogen supply.
* Reference - Ship’s P&A manual & MARPOL Annex-II
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Code 11.2.6 Q Are all personnel aware of the requirements for the collection and disposal of garbage and oth
Code 11.2.7 other aspects of environmental protection ?
All Crew 1) Person In Charge
- Overall / Chief Officer
- Deck Department / Chief Officer
- Engine Department / 1st Assistance Engineer (or) Second Engineer
- Accommodation / Chief Cook and Steward
2) Collection and Disposal
Category 1 - Plastic ( RED )
Location - Bridge, Galley, Mess Room, Pantry, Cargo Control Room and Engine Control room
Disposal - PROHIBITED
Category 2 - Floating dunnage, lining, packing materials ( YELLOW )
Location - Provision handling place
Disposal - > 25 miles offshore except special areas
Category 3 - Papers, rags, glass, metal, bottles, crockery ( BLACK )
Location - Bridge, galley, mess room, pantry, smoke room, CCR, ECR, engine work shop
Disposal - (Comminuted) >3 miles offshore except special areas
(Non-comminuted) >25 miles offshore except special areas
Category 5 - Food waste ( BLUE )
Location - Bridge, galley, mess room, pantry
Disposal - (Comminuted) >3 miles offshore, >12 miles in special areas
(Non-comminuted) >25 miles offshore except special areas
3) Special Areas
Mediterranean, Baltic Sea, Black Sea, Red Sea, Gulf Area, North Sea, Antarctic
Wider Caribbean Sea (Including Gulf of Mexico)
* Reference - MARPOL Annex V