Consult “MGN 69” for OOW Oral Syllab

MCA Oral Question and Oral Theory Notes

Capt. Anam Frequently asked OOW Oral Questions

1. What is Port State Control & Flag State Control?

Ans: PORT STATE CONTROL: It is a authority which has right foreign vessel visiting there port, anchorage,
offshore installations regarding upkeep of certificates & documents LSA/FFA, general condition of ship & has
pouer to deta the ship if requirement is not meet they can hold the V/L until requirement is not meet.

FLAG STATE CONTROL: Is a authority to which the general requirements relating to the ship has to be
maintained as per flag state control. If the she detained due to any reason by port state control flag state control has
to be informed of the ……..

2. State the content of SOLAS Training Manual and its use?

. A vessel more than 500GRT and above should carry SOLAS TRAINING MANUAL. It should be in ships
working language and kept in each crew and officer mess room or recreation room. Everyone should read and
signed it after familerisation.
SOLAS TRAINING MANUAL:
Ans: 1.Donning of lifejacket, immersion suit and anti exposure suit
1. Muster at the assigned station.
2. Boarding, launching and clearing the survival craft.
3. Method of launching from within the survival craft.
4. Release from launching appliances.
5. Method and use of devise for protection in launching areas.
6. Illumination in launching areas.
7. Use of all survival equipment.
8. Use of all detection equipment.
9. Use of radio LSA.
10. Use of engine and accessories.
11. Recovery of survival craft and rescue boat. (including storage and securing).
12. Hazards of exposure and need for warm clothing.
13. Best use of the craft facilities to survive.
14. Methods helicopter rescue and ships LTA.
15. Contents of muster list and emergency instructions.
16. Instructions for emergency repair of LSA.

3. Marking on Life Boat and Life Raft?

Ans: LIFE BOAT:
1.Dimensions
1. Capacity
2. Makers serial no.
3. Name or trade mark of manufactures. (tag) inside.
4. Date of manufacture.
5. Name and POR of vessel marked on each bow of craft.
6. Callsign on the thwarts, (for seeing from top).

NOTES: about life boats:

 Cargo vessel after 1986 – fully enclosed lifeboat.
 Passenger ships 1986 – totally or partly enclosed lifeboat.
 Oil tankers carrying cargo flashpoint <60 deg.
 Fire protected totally enclosed is fitted with self-contained deluge or sprinkler system.
 8 min resistance in oil fire.
 Chemical / gas / toxic tankers.
 Life boat with air support system.
 10 min positive pressure inside.
 Launching – cargo ships 10 min, passenger ships 30 min.

LIFE RAFT:
1. manufacturers name or trade mark.
2. serial no.
3. capacity of the raft
4. dot approved.
5. solas 86.
 6. type of emergency pack enclosed.(pack A for cargo ship and pack B for passenger ship)
7. date of last service.
8. length of painter line
9. maximum height of stowage.(25m)
10. launching instructions(with picture)

4. Change over procedure from auto to hand steering?

Ans: Change over only use a heading control system in areas of high traffic density, restricted visibility or
navigation critical areas when the change- over to manual can be completed with in 30 seconds. Post clear change
over instructions next to the console. In such areas, the OOW should both steering gear power units.
The OOW should be aware of the use of parameters such, as rudder; counter rudder and weather to ensure the
vessel maintains an optimum heading performance.

5. Handling / taking over bridge watch at night or daytime?

Ans: TAKING OVER A WATCH

Fit enough / sound sleep / no alcohol / aware of time of starts of my watch, go 15 min prior to the start of
my watch.
CHART ROOM
1. Any standing orders, verbal orders from master, night order book.
2. Check posn of vessel prior / present.
3. Any a/c during my watch.
4. No go areas well marked on chart and check.
5. Other important details reg nav marked / matched in chart.
6. Course plotted with wpts and chart corrected.
7. Routine/voyage/next / used – charts and location.
8. All respective publications.
9. Log book, bell book, night order book in place and any instructions in it.
10. Stationeries – location.
11. Instruments: chronometer/barometer/barograph/navtex/gmdss.
12. Wx – tides, forecasts, effects on vsl’s co’s and speeds.

WHEEL HOUSE
1. Nav lights (morse,aldis, search light) emergency lt. Ok.
2. Sound signalling apparatus (whistle, fog bell, gong) ok. Verbal confirm.
3. Safety equipment – (pyrotechnics, EPIRB, SART, l/jackets, alarms) ok.
4. Communications – ok.
5. Instruments – will check, echo sounder, ENPS, course recorder, gyro – magnetic diff. Log in book.
6. Will check gyro repeaters alignment.
7. Will check for alarm system on bridge.
8. Look for ancillary bridge equipments (binoculars, flag, met equip).
9. See for RADAR (ARPA) (will check for and compare with actual target)
10. Will check for traffic density of area.
11. Nav hazards expected.
12. Possible effects of heel / trim / water density – squat during watch.
13. Any nav watch probs. Prev.
14. Will keep insight of deck work if going on.
15. Look out fit enough to carry out the job.
16. Will check look out / er stations / all repeaters / indicators/ dimmer etc.
17. Procedure for use of m/eng to maneuvers, when m/eng is on bridge control.
18. Will not touch radar and will not take over the watch if collision avoidance is going on.

HANDING OVER THE NAVIGATIONAL WATCH

First of all I will observe whether the relief is fit enough to carry out the watch.
CHART ROOM
1. Has the relief read the standing orders / night orders.
2. Will show him the posn of vsl on chart.
3. Indicate any forth coming alteration of course during his watch.
4. Indicate landmarks / light in view.
5. Indicate any hazards likely to be encountered during his watch.
6. Indicate towards the location of voyage / next / routine charts and pubs.
7. Wx forecast.
8. Tides.
9. Draught
10. Courses and errors.
 WHEEL HOUSE
1. Status of nav lights and shapes.
Sound signaling apparatus.
2. The traffic density in the sight / vicinity (visually / radar).
3. Any hazards encountered / to be encountered.
4. Possible effects of heel / trim / water density / squat on ukc.
5. Speed and engine status.
6. Will inform him if I had any nav watch probs.
7. Deck crew working what / where any verbal inst for them.
8. Status of any other bridge equipment – necessary for the safe conduct of the ship including the provisions
of lookout and helmsman.
9. I will plots last fix at an appointed time, complete maneuvers that are taking place and ask if the relief is
ready to take over the watch.

6. Handling /Taking over Cargo watch?

Ans: PORT WATCHES WITH CARGO
Same steps that of port watches without cargo further includes:
1. Any standing order from master or chief officer.
2. Cargo plan, stowage and stacking inst.
3. Loaded / discharged.
4. Bob for this port.
5. No. Of gangs working their break timings.
6. Stevedore / supervisor / tally clerk.
7. Any special cargo/dangerous cargo loading or discharging.
8. Forklifts in the hatch.
9. Condition of the ballast tanks.
10. Trim/list to be checked.
11. As per and swl of all cargo gears in use and their parts.
12. Winch man to be competent.
13. Checking of gear and cargo from the other side not underneath.
14. Check fire wire.
15. Deck to be well illuminated.
16. Enter every work of cargo in mates log book.
17. COSWOP to be used thoroughly.
18. Fresh water.

7. Content of Cargo Securing Manual?

Ans: Content of Cargo Securing Manual are as follows:
I) General
II) Principal of safe storage and securing of cargo
III) Standardize storage & securing
IV) semi Standardize storage & securing
V) Non Standardize storage & securing
VI) Action may be taken in heavy whether
VII) fAction may be taken once cargo has been shifted.
(SOLAS requires ships of 500 tons over are required to carry cargo searing manual & to have a “ship specific cargo
securing manual” apprised by FLAG state.)

8. Content of chain register?

Ans: CHAIN REGISTER: provides details of only Anchor Chain Certificates.
i) Length of cable no of shackles
ii) Diameter of link
iii) Length of a shackle
iv) Certificates.

9. Entries made in Oil record book Part 1 and Part 2?

Ans: ENTRIES IN OIL RECORD BOOK PART 1(ONE) MACHINERY SPACE OPERATION ALL SHIP:
i) Ballasting or cleaning of fuel oil tanks.
ii) Discharging of dirty ballast or cleaning water from fuel oil tanks.
iii) Collection and disposal of oil sludge.
iv) Discharging overboard bilge water.
v) Condition of oil discharge monitoring and control system.
vi) Bunkering fuel or lubricating oil in bulk.

OIL RECORD BOOK PART II(two) cargo/ ballast operation tankers:

i) Loading of oil cargo.
 ii) Internal transfer of oil cargo
iii) Ballasting of cargo tanks.
iv) Ballasting of dedicated clean ballast tank.(CBT tankers only)
v) Cleaning of cargo tanks including crude oil washing.
vi) Disposal of residues
vii) Discharge of ballast from cargo tanks.
viii) Discharge of ballast from clean ballast tank(CBT tankers only)
ix) Accidental or other exceptional discharge of oil.

10. L.S.A AND F.F.A OF YOUR LAST SHIP?

L.S.A (life saving appliances):
i) EPIRB
ii) SART
iii) Lifebuoy
v) Life raft
vi) Life boat
vii) Rocket parachute
viii) Hand flare
ix) Smoke signal
x) Pilot ladder
xi) Embarkation ladder
xii) Life jacket
xiii) Life bouy
xiv) T.P.A (100% crew)
xv) Immersion suit
xvi) L.I.A
xvii) Energening lightnig
xviii) H. R.U

FFA:
1. Fire main
2. Fire hydrant
3. Fire hose
4. Fire nozzle.
5. Emergency fire pump
6. Main fire pump
7. Fixed fire fighting installation (co2, hallo, foam, water sprinkler)
8. Portable fire extinguisher.
9. ISC
10. Fire wallet.
11. Ventilation arrangements
12. W/tight doors , fire doors.
13. Fire man’s suit.
14. Emergency fire alarms.
15. Fire blanket
16. Portable foam applicator.

11. REQUIREMENT FOR TPA, L/BUOY, IMMERSION SUIT, EEBD, EXTRA LIFE RAFT- YOU SHOULD
KNOW THE REQUIREMENT FOR ALL LSA AND FFA, CONSULT SOLAS OR OTHER
RELEVANT PUBLICATION, DON’T JUST RELY ON VERBAL INFORMATION, READ IT
YOURSELF. (prefer blue book)
Ans: TPA -100% +(10%spare or 2 which ever is greater)
L/buoy-
Immersion Suit- 6 nos in rescue boat
EEBD-
LSA and FFA- LSA REQUIREMENTS:

Passenger ship : 500 t or greater or 200 passenger more.

Lifeboats – 50% each side (partially enclosed)

Liferafts – 12.5% each side with davit even on each side
Or
Lifeboats – 37.5% each side.
Life rafts – 25% each side
Rescue boats – 2 nos.
In any ease it is 125 % of the total persons onboard.
Passenger ships 500T or 200 persons.
Life rafts each side – 100% davit launched.
Life rafts 150% each side if these are not transferable.
One rescue boat.

Emergency lighting should be form a separate emergency power source.

Illumination required area:
1. Muster points.

FFA:

17. Fire main

18. Fire hydrant
19. Fire hose
20. Fire nozzle.
21. Emergency fire pump
22. Main fire pump
Fixed fire fighting installation (co2, halon, foam, water sprinkler
Consult SOLAS- CONTENTS(SOLAS)
Following shall be explained in details.
17. Donning of lifejacket, immersion suit and anti exposure suit.
18. Muster at the assigned station.
19. Boarding, launching and clearing the survival craft.
20. Method of launching from within the survival craft.
21. Release from launching appliances.
22. Method and use of devise for protection in launching areas.
23. Illumination in launching areas.
24. Use of all survival equipment.
25. Use of all detection equipment.
26. Use of radio LSA.
27. Use of engine and accessories.
28. Recovery of survival craft and rescue boat. (including storage and securing).
29. Hazards of exposure and need for warm clothing.
30. Best use of the craft facilities to survive.
31. Methods helicopter rescue and ships LTA.
32. Contents of muster list and emergency instructions.
33. Instructions for emergency repair of LSA.

Extra raft- LIFE Life RAFTS

Weight : weight of throw over the launch raft not >185 kgs.
Inflate : within 1 min fully inflate. Gas non toxic.
Lifer raft external light as per lifeboat.
Painter : twice the height (length) of its stowed position to water time at light ship condition or 15 mts whichever is
greater.
MRU : Service annually, Rafts : service annually.
HRU : throw away type – validity two years,
Hook : automatic release hook of raft if fitted must

12. WHAT ACTION WOULD YOU TAKE WHEN YOU HAVE FIRE IN SHIP WHILE SHE IS IN
PORT?
Ans: i) Sound the Fire Alarm.
ii) Call Master if not already on bridge & notify Engine Room.
iii) Inform port authority. Establish communication.
IV) Muster crew, take the head count.
V) Check for missing and injured crew.
VI) The class of fire.
VIII) Appropriate extinguishing agent.
IX) Appropriate method of attack.
X) How to prevent the spread of fire.
XI) The necessary personal and fire fighting method.
XII) Close doun ventilation & all watertight doors & sky light.
XIII) Switch on deck lightning at night.
XIV) Make ships position available to radio room/ Gmdss station.
XV) If the cargo is going on in port stop the cargo an inform shore authority.
XVI) Broadcast distress alert and message if the ship is in grae & immanent danger and immediate assistance is
required otherwise broadcast urgency message to the ships in vicinity
XVII) If the cargo is going on in port stop the cargo inform shore authority.

12. WHAT ACTION WOULD YOU TAKE IF YOU HAVE FIRE IN ENGINE ROOM, GALLEY, CARGO
HOLD?
Ans: i) Sound the Fire Alarm.
ii) inform master immediately
iii) Muster crew, take the head count
iv) Check for missing and injured crew
v) The class of fire
vi) Cut fuel supply and isolate Engine room, start Emerger Generator
XVIII) Appropriate extinguishing agent.
XIX) Appropriate method of attack.
XX) How to prevent the spread of fire.
XXI) The necessary personal and fire fighting method.
XXII) Close down ventilation & all watertight doors & sky light.
XXIII) Switch on deck lightning at night.
XXIV) Make ships position available to radio room/ Gmdss station.
XXV) If the cargo is going on in port stop the cargo an inform shore authority.
XXVI) Broadcast distress alert and message if the ship is in grae & immanent danger and immediate assistance is
required otherwise broadcast urgency message to the ships in vicinity
XXVII) If the cargo is going on in port stop the cargo inform shore authority.

13. ENTRY INTO ENCLOSED SPACE?

Ans: i) A competent person should make an assessment of the space responsible officer to take charge of the
operation.
ii) The potential hazard should be identified like o2 deficiency, toxicity of oil cargos, toxicity of other substances
hamibility & other hazard
iii) the space should be prepared & secured for entry.
iv) the atmosphere of the space should be tested for oxygen deficiency. Hamm able gases and vapours and for
toxic gases.
v) A permit of work system should be completed.

THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES SHOULD BE TAKEN FOR ENTERING AN ENCLOSED SPACE

i) Access to and with in the space should be adequately & well illuminated.
ii) No source of ignition should be taken of put into the space unless master or responsible officer is
satisfied that it is safe to do.
iii) In all cases rescue and all available resuscitation equipment should & positioned ready for use at
the entrance of space.
iv) At least one attendant should be detailed to remain at the entrance of space until it is occupied.
v) An agreed and tested system of communication should be established between attendant and the
bridge.
vi) Before entry is permitted it should be established that entry with breathing apparatus is possible.
vii) Life lines should be long enough for the purpose and capable being apparatus is possible.
viii) The number of personnel entering the space should be limited to those who actually need to work
in the space.

14. WORKING ALOFT / OVERBOARD?

Ans: working aloft: 2 metres in height safety harness safety slews helmet, groves goggles one man std by, sound
sources isolated and notice put, radar switched off if working on main mast or funnel, isolation notices put,
Gantlines , ladders, manropes of approved type, certificated and in good condition, OOW inform of work tools
carried properly secured.

15. WHAT ARE THE MANDATORY PUBLICATIONS?

Ans: i) Weekly notice to Mariners.
ii) Annual summary of admiralty notice to mariners
iii) Merchant shipping notice.(MSN)
iv) Mariners hand books
v) Admiralty list of radio signals.
vi) Admiralty tide tables
vii) Admiralty sailing directions.
viii) Nautical almanac.
ix) International code of signals
x) Nautical table
xi) Tidal stream atlases.
 xii) Ships caption medical guide.

16. MAINTENANCE ON LSA AND FFA?

Ans: as per the ships planned maintenance system and is a part of SMS & will take guidance from SOLAS chapter-
III life saving appliances & arrangements miscellaneous inspections for onboard maintenance.
On board maintained of LSA content:
i) A check list for use when carrying out inspection.
ii) Schedule of periodic maintenance
iii) Maintenance and repair instruction.
iv)
17. WHAT IS VARIATION AND DEVIATION?
Ans: COMPASS
An instrument used to indicate heading of the ship and to obtain bearings. Two type of compasses:
1. Gyro compass.
2. Magnetic compass.

COMPASS ERROR: The difference between in the direction indicated as north by the compass and the true north is
compass error. In other words the difference between the compass north and the true north is the compass error.
Compass error named East or West:
Three methods determining compass error:
1. Azimuth: true bearing of the heavenly body calculated at a given time in GMT.
2. Amplitude: True bearing of the heavenly body calculated at a given time in GMT made when body is on
the horizon, rising or setting.
3. Transit: A bearing is one in which to conspicuous terrestrial object are in line, one in front of the other.
Gyro compass: Advantages:
1. Its reference point is true north.
2. Can be connected to any amount of equipments which requires compass feeding.
Disadvantages:
1. Complicated mechanical device.
2. requires constant power supply.

Gyro compass error referred to high or low.

18. MAGNETIC COMPASS:

Advantages:
1. No mechanical moving parts.
2. Does not require electrical power.
Effected by two errors: deviation and variation.
By using transmitting magnetic compass(TMC). It is possible to feed magnetic compass to any number of
equipment requires compass feeding.
Method of steering”(four methods):
1. Automatic(auto pilot)
2. Manual(by Helmsman)
3. Remote steering (with extended cord)
4. Emergency steering.

Off course alarm: This equipment maintains a continuous watch on the vessel’s course so that any break down of
the Gyro compass or auto pilot is immediately brought to the notice of the OOW.
A three second delay is introduced so that the alarm is not sounded by momentary contact during violent motion
of vessel in heavy weather

19. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ON WIRES AND ROPES, BREAKING STRESS, AND HOW WOULD
YOU KNOW WHEN TO RENEW THE SAME?
Ans: Care Of Ropes
1) Examine The Ropes For Chafing, Cutting And Internal Wear.
2) Keep Away From Direct Sunlight, They Should Be Stored Underdeck For Long Voyages But If Kept
Outside They Should Be Kept Covered With Tarpolines Or On Gratings.
3) Ropes Should Never Be Stowed Away Wet To Prevent Rotting.
4) They Should Be Free From Grease Oilstains And Paint Marks Etc.
5) They Should Never Be Surged To Prevent Wear And Tare Due To Friction, Some Ropes Have A Low
Melting Point And Can Permanently Fuse And Get Damaged.
6) Wire Ropes Should Be Regularly Lubricated With Patent Lubricants Such As Surret Fluid Or Wire Grease.
7) For A Wire Rope Care Should Be Taken While Breaking A New Coil As The Rope May Get Kinked Or A
 Person May Get Injured Due To Faulty Handling. Break The Coil As Per Instructions Given In The
Seamanship Manuals Eg.The Vertical Swivel Or The Reel. Always Use Gloves Whenever The Handling Of
Ropes Is Concerned.
8) Sharp Angles (Nips) To The Wire Rope Need To Be Avoided.
9) Rollers Need To Be Used When Wires Are Being Used As Unnecessary kink Occurs.
10) When Turned On Bits The Top Turns Should Be Secured Against Springing Off By A Light Lashing.
Handling, Maintenance And Inspection:
Synthetic Lines Can Pose A Great Danger To Personnel If Not Properly Used Or Handled. Handling Of
Mooring Lines Has A Higher Potential Accident Risk Than Most Other Shipboard Activities.
The Most Serious Danger Is Snap-Back, The Sudden Release Of Static Energy Stored In The Stretched Synthetic
Rope When It Breaks.
Snap-Back Is Common To All Lines And Even Long Wire Lines Under Tension Can Stretch Enough To Snap-
Back With Considerable Energy.
Synthetic Lines Break Without Warning And There Are No Visible External Signs Regarding This Danger.
As A General Rule Any Point Within About A 10 Degree Cone Around The Line From Any Point At Which The
Line May Break Is In Danger. A Broken Ine Will Snap Back Beyond The Point At Which It Is Secured, Possibly
To A Distance As Far As Its Own Length.

The Breaking Strengths Of Ropes:

Ropes:
1) Manila: 2d^2 / 300
2) Polypropylene: 3d^2 / 300
3) Terylene: 4d^2 / 300
4) Nylon: 5d^2 / 300
Wire Ropes:
1) 6 Strand, 12 Wires Per Strand 15d^2 / 500
2) 6 Strand, 24 Wires Per Strand 20d^2 / 500
3) 6 Strand, 37 Wires Per Strand 21d^2 / 500 (1/6th of safe working load)

20. SAFE WORKING LOAD AND LOAD DENSITY?

Ans: SAFE WORKING LOAD: may be substituted for MSL for securing purposes provided this is equal to or
exceeds the strength defined by MSL.
The mass of the vessel expressed in tonnes. However a ship will have many different displacements depending
upon her state of loading.

21. ACTION TAKEN DURING MAN OVERBOARD?

Ans: As OOW actions to be carried out when Man Overboard
1. Immediately wheel hard over to causality side
2. Release MOB (smoke signal) apparatus with light and life buoy on the side of the crew member has fallen
overboard
3. MOB button on GPS
4. Sound Oscar ‘3 prolonged blasts on whistle” and repeat in necessary
5. Post a lookout with Binoculars and instruct him for continues watch on MOB
6. Hoist signal flag “O”
7. Commence a recovery maneuver such as Williamson’s turn
8. Change over to hand (manual steering)
9. Note ships position, wind speed and direction and time
10. Inform Master if not on bridge and engine room
11. Place engines on stand by
12. Muster rescue boat crew
13. Prepare rescue boat for possible launching (crew wearing Life jackets and safety harness PPE)
14. Distribute portable radio “VHF” for communication
15. Rig pilot ladder / nets to in recovery
16. Make ships position available to radio room / GMDSS station
17. Broadcast Urgency message to ships in the vicinity
18. Prepare Hospital (may be suffering from hypothermia etc..)
 19. Have long heaving line, L.Buoys, LTA ready if bad weather persists
Use of IMSAR if does not find causality

22. WHAT IS MARPOL(73/78) AND ITS ANNEXES?

Ans:
i) oil
ii) Noxious liquid substances in bulk.
iii) Harmful substances in packaged from (loaded in container ship)
iv) Sewage
v) Garbage
vi) Air pollution from ships

ANNEX II: Divided into four group X,Y,Z and other substance.
1] X catagery is prohibited to discharge into the sea.
2] Discharge should be below water level.
3]12 mile away from the land
4] Depth should be minimum25 m
5] Speed should be minimum 7 knots(when self-propelled). If not self-propelled then minimum4 knots.
ship must carry 1)SMPEP (tanker 150 GRT or other cargo 400 GRT) 2)CARGO RECORD BOOK
3)PROCEDURE AND ARRANGEMENT MANUAL

ANNEX V:
23. WHAT ARE THE CONTENTS OF S.O.P.E.P MANUAL?
Ans: SOPEP (ship board oil pollution emergency plan):
i) Ship (tanker 150 GRT or other cargo 400 GRT) must have SOPEP.
ii) Ship carry marpol annex II (noxious liquid sunstone) combines in one document (SMPEP)
*** Mandatory content
*** Non- Mandatory content.

24. WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT I.M.O CONVENTIONS?

Ans: i) International convention for the safety of life at sea.(SOLAS’74)
ii)International convention on load line.(LL)
iii)Convention on the international regulations for the prevention of collision at sea (COLREG)
iv)International convention on standards of training cortication& watch keeping (stcw’78 )
v) MARPPL
25. WHAT PRECAUTIONS WOULD YOU TAKE WHEN HEAVY WEATHER IS PREDICTED?
1. Ans: Inform Master, E/R, Crew and other departments such as Galley etc.
2. When Master on Bridge – ask him if require to plot alternate course, show him the recent Wx reports,
square and secure up the bridge, wear proper PPE and organize respective crew with their PPE on.
3. Check whether all movable objects been secured above and below decks particularly in E/R, Galley and
store rooms, paint locker, boson store
4. Check whether ships accommodation been secured and all ports and deadlights closed
5. Boat deck – life boat well secured, check gripes
6. Check for Wx deck openings being secured – hatch Acers, doors, air and bilge pipe to be covered,
sounding caps to be closed, mooring winches to be covered electrical ckts
7. Further on deck
- Rigging of safety line or hand rope on the deck on both the sides from fwd to aft
- Hatches to be batten down
- Gangway to be extra lashed and properly secured
- Closing of all watertight doors
- Loose mooring ropes to be in and lashed
- All loose gears, drums etc to be secured and lashed
- Anchor to be extra lashed and secured, spuring pipe to be covered
- Scrupers and outlets to be kept open on deck
- Soundings must be checked
- Everything checked and done must be logged down and inform master
- Ballast condition to be checked and conveyed with c/o and master
- FSE to be reduced
- Cargo gear lashings with hook
- Cargo lashings to be tightened if loaded
8. Crew to be warned to avoid using / going to upper deck areas as it is dangerous in heavy wx
9. Instructions to be issued on following: monitoring Wx reports, transmitting Wx reports to the appropriate
authorities or in case of tropical storms, danger messages in accordance with SOLAS
26. WHEN WOULD YOU CALL A MASTER?

Ans: CALLING MASTER

1. If restricted visibility encountered or suspected.
2. If traffic conditions or the movements of other ships are causing concern.
3. If difficulty is experienced in maintaining course.
4. On failure to sight land, a navigation mark or to obtain soundings by the expected time.
5. If unexpectedly sighted land or a navigation mark or change in sounding occurs.
6. On breakdown of main engines, steering gear or any essential nav equipments, alarms or indication.
7. If radio equipment malfunctions.
8. In heavy wx if any doubt about the possibility of wx damage.
9. If the ship meets any hazard to navigation, such as ice or derelict.
10. If any other emergency or if in any doubt.

27. WHAT ARE THE DAILY, WEEKLY, MONTHLY TEST OF GMDSS

Ans: DAILY CHECKS: i) Internal DSc test
ii)Battery on/off load voltage check.
iii)Printers have adequate supply of paper available.
WEEKLY CHECKS: i) External MF Dsc test call.
ii) Check of reserve power supply.
MONTHLY TEST: i) EPIRB/ SART internal test. Inspect mounting and for any signs of damage.
ii) Check condition antennae systems.
iii) Survival craft portable VHF test.

28. Signs and Symbols on Chart like Reporting point, General direction of buoy age, Green shaded
area Blue shaded area, ITZ (Consult Chart 5011)?
Ans:

29. HOW DO YOU CORRECT A CHART AND WHAT IS THE USE OF CHART CORRECTION LOG?

ANS: Every 6 months a cumulative list correction is pulished to allow the mariners to check that all the charts have
been corrected up to date
So to ensure chart have been corrected up to date make sure last correction number is listed in thevsmall correction
in the bottom left hand corner of the chart, if not than check with the cumulative list of corrections or need to order
back coppies of notice to mariner to find the notice and ensure chart is up to date/.
30. WHAT ENTRIES ARE MADE IN THE GARBAGE RECORD BOOK?
Ans: GARBAGE RECORD BOOK: Every ship 400 GRT or above, which is certified to carry 15 persons or more
shall carry a garbage record book/ entries in this book shall include

I) The date & time the discharge or incineration Occurred.

II) The position of the ship at the time of discharge.

III)A descripition of and the estinaled amount of the garbage discharges or incinerated. This book shall be kept
on board for a peried of 2 years after the final enter the final entry & kept in such a place as to be available for
inspection.
Q. WHAT IS SQUAT& INTERACTION?
- Bodily sinkage of a vessel when underway and m/w
- Most noticeable in shallow water.ion
- Its value will vary proportionally to the square of the speed of the vessel.
- Forward draft increases and trim changes when m/w through water
- Steering becomes critical.
- Speed of the vessel has the strongest influence on the amount of squat.

INTERACTION
Interaction is the reaction of the ship’s hull to pressure exerted on its under water volume.
Interaction occurs in following cases:
1. Overtaking.
2. Between two vessels on reciprocal courses.
3. Between a bank and the vessel.
4. Between vessel’s hull and sea bed in shallow waters.
5. In narrow channel- between a moored vessel and passing vessel.
31. WHAT ARE LIMITATIONS OF RADAR?
Ans: Limitations of radar techniques for the detection of small surface targets in clutter.

32. What are the principles and objectives of ISM?

ANS: ISM means the International safety management code for the safe operation of ships and pollution
prevention. This code is based on general principles and objectives which allow companies to develop their own.

OBJECTIVES OF ISM CODE: i) To ensure safety at sea

ii) prevention of human injury or loss of life at sea.
iii) To avoid of damage to environment in particular to the marine.
iv)companies with mandatory rules & regulations.

33. WHAT ARE SPRING AND NEAP TIDE?

Ans: SPRING TIDE: spring tide relatively large range and rate which occurs near the full moon and new moon. It
is strong tides. they occur when the earth the sun and the moon are in one line, once in conjunction and once in
opposition, so then gravitational forces of the sun moon both contributes to the tides.
NEAP TIDE: neap tides relatively small ran and rate. These are especially weak tides. They occur when the
gravitational forces of the moon and the sun are perpendicular to one another with respect to the earth. Neap tides
occur during quarter moons.

34. WHAT IS IG AND WHY IS IT NECESSARY TO INERT TANKS?

Ans: Inert gas systems are a key component of the cargo handing process on tankers.
Inert gas defined as nitrogen,co2 or mixture of gases, such as flue gas, that contain insufficient oxygen to support
the combustion of hydrocarbons. The purpose of inert gas, is to prevent the formation of flammable atmosphere in
the cargo tanks. As can be seen in the chapter on hazard of petroleum cargoes. The three components required for
ignition are fuel heat and oxygen.

35. WHAT ARE THE ALARMS ON AN IG PANEL?

Ans: SAFETY FEATURES AND ALARMS FOR INERT GAS SYSTEMS:
1) low water pressure / flow to the scrubber.
2) High water level in scrubber
3) High I.G temperature
Other alarms required by SOLAS are:
1) failure of I.G bowers
2) 02 content >5% by volume
3) low water level in the deck water seal
4) low I.G pressure <100mmW.G.
5) High I.G pressure.

36. EQUIPMENTS FOR TAKING SOUNDING OF TANK?

Ans: : sounding tape, water identification paste. (cargo ship)

37. EQUIPMENT FOR TAKING SOUNDING IN CHAIN LOCKER?

Ans: : sounding tape, water identification paste. (cargo ship)

38. HOW TO STOP WATER GOING IN CHAIN LOCKER?

Ans: My last ship done spur ling pipe cementing and sounding pipe cape lock.
39. EPIRB and SART test?
EPIRB(121.5MHZ) TEST: i) each month perform an internal test of the battery and teansmitter.
ii) wipe the EPIRB clean.
iii) Push the switch to test position the storbe and red light will flash afters 15
second. After 1 minute the EPIRB will automatically reset
iv) Check the expiry date of battery.
v) Enter the result in date of battery.
vi) Check date of HRU.
SART(9.2Hhz) TEST:
I) Month test SART check then form any physical damage and their battery expiry date.
II) SART test should be keep short and when no other v/l in the area.
III) Switch on sart and expose it to the transmission of the ships radar.
IV) The radar will display concentric circles showing the proximity of the SART.
40. STIFF AND TENDER VESSEL?

Ans: STIFF V/L: Large positive GM.

Large positive Righting levers
Large righting moments.
Short rolling period with a very abrupt return.
TENDER V/L: when a v/l has a small GM she is said to be tender
Small positive GM
Small positive righting levers(GZ)
Small positive righting moments
Long rolling period with a smooth return.
Will roll even in calm water.

41. ANCHORING PROCEDURE?

ANS: PROCEDURE:
1. Ensure that every body is with personal protective equipment.
2. Get the right tools for the job.
3. Establish communication with bridge and ask permission to go forward.
4. Obtain power on deck.
5. Check the wind lass brake is fully secured.
6. Clear Hawse pipe.
7. Clear sparling pipe.
8. Clear devil’s claw.
9. Unlash cable in chain locker.
10. Remove all pisle cable lashings.
11. Put wind lass into gear.
12. Inform bridge “anchor cleared away”
13. When permission given to “walk back to anchor” check over side of VSL to ensure it is safe to do so.
14. Relax brake and walk out the anchor under power to the required depth.
15. Put the brake back on.
16. Take the wind lass out of gear.
17. Relax brake when ordered to do so.
18. Keep a constant check on the amount of cable being paid out as you will have to ease the break back on
to slow down the cables movement. Keep the bridge informed about the amount of cable on deck.
19. Once the anchor is on the seabed then the ship is at anchor and the anchor ball to be displayed.
20. Once the required amount of cable is achieved, put the brake back on fully close the bow stopper and
inform bridge .
21. Keep the bridge informed as to how the cable is leading and whether any wt on the cable or if any sign
of the cable dragging.
22. Once the anchor is said to be “brought up” again inform bridge.
23. When permission is given to stand down, ensure all FWD is adequately secured then inform the bridge
you are standing down FWD and making your way aft.

42. PASSAGE PLANNING ALL STAGES, SPECIALLY APPRAISAL STAGE INCLUDING ALL
PUBLICATIONS?
Ans: i) Appraisal
ii) Planning
iii) Execution
iv) Monitoring

all publications:
sailing directions (pilot book)
Admiralty list of lights and fog signals
Admiralty list of radio signals
Admiralty tide tables
Tidal stream atlas
Admiralty notice to mariners ( weekly, cumulative and annual summary)
Radio navigation warnings
Navigational aid information (manuals etc)
Ocean passage of the world
Mariners handbook
Mariner’s routeing guides
Passage planning charts

43. ROUTINE CHART?

Ans: Monthly wx conditions – wind, sea, current, warning
Gale warnings
Iceberg
Freezing line / zone
Recommended routes and distance
Covers and Particular Ocean
Zone

44. SOPEP EQUIPMENT?

Ans:. PLASTIC DRUM. SHAVEL, SAW DUST, FIRE EXTINGUISHER. RUBBER BOOT, ABSORBING PAD
CHEMICAL (CLEANING)

45. M/E FAILURE, STEERING GEAR FAILURE?

Ans: MAIN ENGINE or STEERING FAILURE
1. Inform Master
2. Prepare for anchoring if in shallow water
3. Exhibit NUC shapes / lights
4. Commence sound signaling
5. Keep and good VHF watch
6. Track / monitor check vessels position, rate of drift
7. Check of any navigational hazards, approaching traffic
8. Change over from auto steering to Manual mode
9. Check for immediate WX conditions
10. Broadcast Urgency message to ships in the vicinity, if appropriate
11. Incase of Only Steering failure
- inform E/Room
- engage emergency steering
- Take way off the ship
- Prepare engines for manoeuvring.

46. FIRE CONTROL PLAN –INFORMATION YOU GET AND ITS LOCATION?
Ans: FIRE CONTORL PLAN: 2 Nos each Gangway
1nos bridge dk off/crew dk- 2nos TOTAL 5 NOS.

47. EMBARKATION LADDER AND PILOT LADDER USE AND SPECIFICATIONS?

ANS: pilot ladder must extend at lest 2 metres above lower platform
Ladders to rest firmly against ships side officer in contact with bridge

A pilot ladder combined with an accommodation ladder is usually the safety of embarking a pilot on ship with a
freeboard of more than 9 metres.

Accommodation ladder should lead aft maximum 55deg slope lower platform horizontal rigid handrails preferred.

48. HOW WILL YOU GET MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ON BOARD?

Ans: GMDSS, CAP. FAST AID GUIDE, MEDICAL FIRST AID GUIDE.

49. MSN 1803 (DO IT THOROUGHLY) – DAVIT, WINCH, RELEASE GEAR, AND ANNUAL L/B
CHECKS?
Ans: Davit: The following items should be examined for satisfactory condition and operation;
i) Davit structure with particular regard to corrosion, particularly behead sheaves an in other hard to
paint places, misalignments, deformations and excessive free play, ego in bearings or track rollers;
ii) Wires and sheaves, possible damage such as kinks and corrosion;
iii) Lubrication of wires sheaves and moving parts;
iv) Functioning of all limit switches;
v) Stored power systems including a check on capacity; and
vi) Hydraulic systems.
vii) Inspection for correct termination of fall wire end,
viii) Verification of fall wire end for ending or replace of wire
ix) Condition and reaving of remote control wires, pulleys etc.
Winch: The following items should be examined for satisfactory condition and operation;
i) Open and inspect brake mechanism;
ii) Replace brake pads, if necessary;
iii) remote control system;
iv) power supply system;
v) winch foundation.
vi) Winch crank handle interlocks; and
vii) The angles/clearances if “dead man” brake levers to be checked upon reassembly.
Release Gear: The following items should be examined for satisfactory condition and operation after
annual winch brake test with the empty boat, as required by---------
 i) Operation of devices for activation of release gear.
ii) Excessive free play (tolerances)
iii) Hydrostatic interlock system, where fitted;
iv) Cables for control and release; and
v) Hook fastening including check plates, keel bolts etc.
Annual L/B check: The following items should be examined for satisfactory condition and operation;
i) condition of lifeboat structure including fixed and loose equipment;
ii) Engine and propulsion system;
iii) Air supply system, where fitted;
iv) Manoeuvring system
v) Power supply system; and
vi) Bailing system.

50. MSN 1816- about EPIRB Registration

Ans: EPIRB: must be registered with an appropriate authority. this ensures that details held on EPIRB registers are
as accurate as possible.
51. WHAT WILL YOU CHECK ANNUALLY IN OPEN LIFE BOAT?
Ans: items listed in checklists for the weekly/monthly inspections also from the fist of the annual thorough
examination. When carrying out this examination the inspection of these items should be performed by the
ship’s crew in the presence of accredited service personnel and any recommendations or new procedures
should be demonstrated then;

Inspection and maintenance records of inspections and routine maintenance carried out by the ship’s crew and
the applicable certificates for the lunching appliances and equipment should be repairs and replacement of
parts should be carried out in accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements and standards.
i) condition of lifeboat structure including fixed and loose equipment;
ii) Engine and propulsion system;
iii) Air supply system, where fitted;
iv) Manoeuvring system
v) Power supply system; and
vi) Bailing system.

52. CONTENT AND INFORMATION IN WEEKLY NOTICE TO MARINER, CUMULATIVE NOTICE TO

MARINER AND ANNUAL NOTICE TO MARINER?

Ans: Annual Notice to Mariner:

i) correction of tide table
ii) correction of aduei sailing deretion
iii) list of agents for charts
iv) radio message procedure.
v) SAR operational details
vi) Submarine information
vii) Firing and parterre area
viii) Coastal warning station
ix) Mile laying information
x) World wade navigational warning
xi) Ocean weather ship details
xii) VTS information.
xiii) Reporting system
xiv) ECDCS
xv) US navigational chart & publication
xvi) Sub marine cable and pipeline.
Cumulative Notice to Mariner:
The cumulative list record the date of issuer of the currents edition of will admiralty charts and publication list the
number of correction affecting all charts over the last 2 year it is published by admiralty arrested. By the weekly
notice to mariner.
Weekly Notice to Mariner:

53. OPERATION OF EMERGENCY FIRE PUMP, REQUIREMENT AND LOCATION?

Asn:
FIRE PUMPS:
Two pumps each capable of delivering at least one jet of water simultaneously from each of any two hydrants,
hoses, nozzles.

In addition to above one other pump such as g.s bilge, ballast pump shall be capable of delivering water to the fire
main.
If a fire in any one compartment could put all fire main out of action.
An independently driven power operated emg fire pump outside machinery space (must be able to deliver atleast
one jet of watch from each of any two hydrants). Cargo ships and tankers – 1000t or greater – 2 pump, 500t – 1000 –
1 pump.
Passenger ships ; >4000t – 3 pumps, <4000t – 2 pumps.

54. USE OF INTERNATIONAL SHORE CONNECTION?

Ans: INTERNATIONAL SHORE CONNECTION

Common link between the vsl and shore for pressuring fire main line.
One to be used on each side of the ship.
Out side dia-178mm, inside dia 64mm, washer – 8
Bolts and nuts – 4 nos (16mm dia: 150 mm in length, thickness flange – min 14.5 mm)

55. WHAT INFORMATION YOU GET FROM IMO SHIPS ROUTEING GUIDE?
Ans: Ships Routeing Guide:
Part A: General, Design Criteria And Symbols.
Part B: Tss.
Part C: Deep Water Routes.
Part D: Area To Be Avoided.
Part E: Other Routeing Measures.
Part F: Associated Rules And Recommendations Of Navigation

56. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE OF COSWP AND ITS SECTIONS?
Ans: The following methods contains with in the code of safe working practices(COSWP) to ensire safe movement
onboard a vessel.
i) General advice
ii) Drainage
iii) Transit areas
iv) Lighting
v) Guarding of openings
vi) Water tight doors
vii) Ship board vehicles

57. DUTIES OF SAFETY OFFICER AS PER COSWP?

Ans: i) endeavour to ensure that the provision of code of safe working practices are complied with;
ii) Endeavour to ensure that the employers occupational health & safety
polices are complied with;
iii) Every accident require to be investigate.
iv) Every dangerous occurrence;
v) All potential hazards to occupational health and safety and make
reconditions to the master to present the requirement of an accident or to
remove the hazards.
vi) Carry out occupational health & safety inspections and part of the ship at
one every 3 months.
vii) Make representations and where appropriate reconditions to the master
about the deficiency is the ship with requed to
viii) Carry out the requirement of safety combination

58. MAINTENANCE OF LIFEBOAT FALLS?

Ans: Maintenance and inspection

Lifeboat falls:

 Turned end for end at intervals not more than 30 months ( 2 ½ years )
 Renewed not more than 5 years unless required earlier.

Weekly inspections :

 All survival craft, rescue boats and launching appliances inspected visually
 Engines of life boats and rescue boats run ahead and astern for not less than 3 minutes
 General emergency alarm ( if not done daily )

Monthly inspections:

 All LSA, lifeboats and rescue boat equipment using checklist provided.
 Report logged

Servicing of life rafts and HRU (life jackets inflatable, rescue boats inflatable)

 Every 12 months can be extended for additional 5 months but not more.
 Disposable HRU’s ( HAMAR) 2 years life cycle

59. PILOT LADDER –DIMENSIONS OF SPREADER, MANROPES, SIDE ROPES AND ALL?

Ans: DIMENSIONS OF PILOT LADDER

Handhold stanchions ; dia – 32 mm

Above (b.w) height ; 120 cm
Gap between two ; min 70 cm, max 80 cm.

Man ropes without knots : dia – 28 mm

(if req by pilot) / (as per ladder) height - as per ladder.
Side ropes : dia – 18 mm
(between two) horizontal gap – 40 cm
vertical gap – 30 – 38 cm

Spreader : length – 180 cm long

breadth – 11.5 cm
thickness – 2.5 cm

60. MANUAL LAUNCHING OF AN INFLATABLE LIFE RAFT?

Ans: MANUAL LAUNCHING OF AN INFLATABLE LIFERAFT
1. Look overside clear for launching the raft.
2. Ensure painter is secured to a strong point.
3. Remove any side railings, obstructions, chains etc.
4. Remove any securing arrangements form the raft itself.
5. If safe to launch then throw the raft to overable checking obstruction.
6. Pull painter to full length to inflate the raft.
7. Once raft is inflated (should normally take 1 to 3 min) dependent on climatic conditions then board as soon
as possible by means of rope or ladder provided.
Never jump directly into a raft from any height.
DAVIT LAUNCHED INFLATABLE LIFERAFT

1. See for adequate illumination.

2. Remove guardrails. Obstruction.
3. Raise raft from deck by davit, hold bowsing lines at each end of raft, hold painter line and short red
fireline.
4. Slew the davit arm to overside, make fast bowsing lines and painter.
5. Check overside obstn, inflate by pulling sharply the red firing line.
6. Once inflated make sure raft is well secured to deck by bowing lines.
7. Ensure all personnel’s are correctly wearing their life jackets.
8. Board the raft make sure it doesn’t tilt since supported by one wire.
 9. Once boarding is complete, release bowsing lines and painter and check all clean around and below the
raft then lower away.
10. Once in water, release raft and allow to drift clear of immediate danger, before streaming sea anchor.

Instructions for the launching in close proximity to the launching station. Emergency lighting, means of access,
drills of above every 4 months by special liferaft.

i) Have two men undo the SENHOUSE SLIP

ii) Life the life raft to the ships rail (d0 not undo the painter line from the
hydrostatic release)
iii) Drop the life raft in to the water
vi) Pull the painter line till it can come no more and then give it a sharp pull
vii) The liferaft should now inflate
viii) Pull the life raft close to the pilot ladder
ix) Put the strongest man in to the liferaft fast
x) pass him the tail of the painter line leading back to the hydrostatic release, he will be pulling the
liferaft closer too.
xi) Ever person that enters the liferaft helps him to keep the liferaft close to the shiop.
xii) The second last person boards the liferaft, the painter line gets cut at the hydrostatic release side
xiii) It is important to tryu and not loose your liferaft’s. this has been done before, the reson for launching
liferaft’s is there is no hope for the v/l loose these liftraft’s and there is no hope for you,.

61. MASTER TELLS YOU TO PREPARE LIFEBOAT FOR LAUNCHING (PRECAUTION AND
PREPARATION)?

Ans: Launching of Life Boat

Sound signal, I will wear my PPE with Life Jacket

Proceed to designated station
Establish communication
Collect my crew with PPE and Life Jacket (check whistle, lights etc)
Head count
Brief them their duties once again
Railing removed, see for obstruction remove, proper illumination, boat falls checked
See over board side clear
Don’t mention harbour pins
Since they are removed as a P.O.B or sailing
Gripes to be removed from the deck
Will check overboard side and lower embarkation ladder
First will send two persons in one will start eng another put plugs in life line to be released in boat itself for free
most while lowering
Fwd painter to be passed and made fast to strong point, when at embarkation level
Release tracing pendent and make fast bows in tackle.
All sit in boat except winch man
Lower the boat slowly, checking the over side
Release fall hooks together and make water borne
Once water borne the final person to be in boat
Make 45 deg angle less then by boat hook and 90 deg towards wind water side

62. WHAT IS THE DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR LOADING DANGEROUS CARGO?

Ans: LOADING OF DANGEROUS GOODS PREPARATIONS:

1. Supervision/ instruction from the master / mate along with cargo plan.
2. Cargo type, location.
3. Cargo details from shipper – Type of Packages/Quantity/Weight/SF.
4. ESTB communication wearing PPE for self and crew on duty.
5. Consult IMDG and perhaps loading manual too, and loading as per segregation table of IMDG.
6. Make sure the holds are ready for loading such cargo in all respects, no oil,wood,rags etc. In.
7. B flag or Red light shown.
8. Dangerous goods only to be loaded during daylight hours.
9. Stop other cargo, any bunkering if in progress, no hot work.
10. Check for Temperatures in HOLD.
 11. Provision of special lifting gear to prevent damage to cargo when handling.
12. Compartments containing cargo having explosive or fire riser should have fire fighting equipments rigged
for immediate use.
13. Appropriate measures should be taken to render any spillage harmless.
14. When there is Leakage or Escape of dangerous gases or vapours the area should be evacuated, ventilated,
and tested before entry.
15. When dealing with spillages or the removal of defective packages, suitable BA sets and protective clothing
should be provided as the circumstances dictate.
16. In the event of any accidental exposure to dangerous substances, references should be made to IMDG,
Medical Guide for remedial action MFAG.
17. No smoking boards.
18. Crew on stand-by, port authority informed, dept. And heads informed.

63. HOW WOULD YOU KNOW THAT YOU ARE APPROACHING TRS?

Ans: i) TRS may be developing if barometer is 3mb below mean reading. Mean readings found in adruirality
sailing directions.
ii) if there is significant change in the direction or strection or strength of the
wind
iii) a long swell is observed from the approximate centre of the storm.]
iv) at first cirrus dudes then altostratus as the storm apprentices followed by
broken cirrlus.
v) Heavyn rainfall in vicinity of TRS.
64. WHAT INFORMATION YOU GET IN MARINERS HANDBOOK –NP100?
Ans: Mariner’s Handbook: Np 100.
Chapter 1: Charts, Navigational Information, Supply Of Charts, Nav Warnings Etc.
Chapter 2: Use Of Charts And Other Nav Aids, Fixing Positions On Charts, Light And Fog Signals, Buoyage, Echo
Sounding Etc.
Chapter 3: Operational Information And Regulations.
Chapter 4: The Sea.
Chapter 5: Meteorology.
Chapter 6: Sea - Ice - Icebergs.
Chapter 7: Operations In Polar Regions Where Ice Is Prevalent.
Chapter 8: Observing And Reporting Hydro Information.
65. EMERGENCY DRILL UNDER ISM?
Ans: Emergency drill under ISM:
Abandoning ship drill/ man overboard/ stranding or grounding/ Fire / flooding / Main engine or
steering failure /collision / search and rescue.

66. AUTO PILOT CONTROLS AND SETTING?

Ans : An autopilot is fitted to most v/l to replace the helmsman in open waters most autopilots of operate upon
the same principle taking input information regarding required heading, actual heading and steering
characteristics, and giving output orders to the v/l steering gear.
Steering: when helmsman is steering by wheel and tiller for emergency non- follow up altercation by the OOW
67. MAKING WAY AND UNDERWAY DIFFERENCE?
Ans: Making way: CASTING OFF A BOAT WHEN THE PARENT VESSEL IS MAKING WAY
Once the boat falls has been released and the boat is held on the painter push the tiller toward the ships side
This action effectively gives the boat a SHEER
Keep the painter taut until the boat reaches a point of maximum sheer
Then briefly alter the position of the tiller so that the bow cants inwards towards the parent vessel
The result of this action will be for the painter to become temporarily slack which will permit its easy slipping
Push tiller towards the ship side again and gain sea room

Underway: the word underway means that a vessel is not at anchor or made fast to the shore or aground.

68. YOU ARE APPROACHING A FOGBANK WHAT YOU WILL DO HOLD PREPARATION?
69. Ans: 1. Check water tightness and securing arrangements of hatches.
 a) Check ventilation arrangement.
b) Ensure adequate lighting.
c) Check moisture content is below transportable moisture limit.
d) Check fire fighting / detection / alarm / and smothering system.
e) Where fire hazard risk avails no source of ignition. Display appropriate placards.
f) Post warning notices.
g) Rig shifting boards if necessary.
h) Rig cargo thermometers as necessary.
i) Remove unwanted dunnage.
j) Stability aspect-

 Stresses.
 GM

Stability adequate

70. WHERE YOU GET WEATHER INFORMATION?

Ans: Weather chart
Low pressure/ high pressure area/ isobars
Warm-cold forts

71. WHAT CHECKS YOU DO ON STEERING GEAR, AND WHEN AND HOW?
Ans: i) main steering gear.
ii) Auxiliary steering gear.
iii) Remote steering gear control system
iv) Steering posn located on the bridge
v) Emergency power supply
vi) Steering gear power unit failure alarm .
vii) Remote steering gear system power failure alarm.
They should be carried out with in 12 hours prior depature
I) fill movement of rudded
II) visual inspection of steering gear ant its connection linkage

72. HOW YOU DO EMERGENCY STEERING GEAR DRILL?

Ans: with in once every 3 months drills include

i) direct control with in steering gear compartment
ii) communication procedures with the navigation bridge
iii) operation of alterative power supply where applicable
iv) the should be recorded in official log book.
73. HOW YOU USE TO MANAGE GARBAGE ON YOUR LAST SHIP?

Ans: entries in the garbage record book shall be made on each of the following occasions:
i) principle of collection processing storage and disposal to be observed.
ii) Disposal in to skips or into collection areas ashore or on jetty or rovided on board ship by shore.
iii) Ensure correct disposal of garbage in to correct skip
iv) Ensure garbage is not tipped /dumped anywhere else asore
v) If using barge for disposal awareness of times of barge arrival
vi) The movement of garbage to be recorded in garbage log book.
vii) The incinerator may not be used in port as per port regulation.

74. WHAT YOU GET IN FIRE WALLET, FIRE CONTROL PLAN, FIRE MAN OUTFIT?

Ans: FIRE CONTROL PLAN

1. Location of control stations.
2. Remote controls.
3. Fire fighting equipments
4. Detection systems.
5. Fire zones.
6. Ventilation system.
 7. Access to spaces.

A spare set of the plan are to be kept in a water tight container on the deck house. (for fire brigade)

FIRE WALLET
1. Muster list and location of muster pt.
2. Crew list (no of crew).
3. General arrangement plan
4. Safety plan
5. Cargo plan
6. Trim stability booklet.
7. Details of fired fire fighting system.
8. Details of w/t doors and ventilation.
9. Details of emergency fire pump.
10. Important telephone nos.
11. Pumping arrangement.

Kept near the gangway along with – ISC and l/buoy lit for the easy and nearest access to eb.

FIRE MAN’S OUTFIT

1. Fire proof protective clothing outersurface water proof.
2. Boots and gloves of rubber or non conductive electricity.
3. Rigid helmet.
4. Electric safety lamp (min for 3 hrs).
5. An axe (approved with cover)
6. Breathing apparatus
7. SCBA atleast 1200 ltrs capacity, function for 30 mins (40 ltrs/min).
8. Fire proof line attached to safety harness.
75. WHAT IS CHAIN REGISTER AND WHAT YOU GET IN IT?

Ans: Chain Cable Certificate:

Length of cable / n of shackles
Diameter of link
Length of a schakle
Dimensions of link.
After A Succesful Test On A Chain Cable A Certificate Is Awarded, Stating:
1) Type Of Cable.
2) Grade Of Cable.
3) Diameter In Mm.
4) Total Length In Mts.
5) Total Weight In Kgs.
6) Length Of Link In Mms.
7) Breadth Of Link In Mms.
8) Tensile Breaking Load Applied In Tonnes.
9) Tensile Proof Load Applied In Tonnes.
10) Number And Types Of Accessories Included.
The Certificate Issued Shall Also Show:
1) A Serial Number.
2) Name Of Certifying Authority.
3) Mark Of The Certifying Authority.
4) Name Of Testing Establishment.
5) Mark Of Testing Establishment, If Any.
6) Name Of The Superviser Of Tests.
76. RIGGING PLAN?

ANS: i) position and size of deck eye plates

ii) position of inboard and out board booms
iii) maximum head booms
iv) maximum angle between runners
v) side and SWL of all blocks and their position
vi) length size and SWL of all runners topping lifts, gys and provender’s
vii) SWL of all shackles
viii) Position of the all derricks producing maximum forces
ix) Guidance and maintenance of the derricks
x) Combined load diagram’s showing force of load
SWL( safe working load)
77. WHEN WOULD YOU NOT USE AUTO PILOT?
ANS: In heavy weather, restricted virility, traffic density, traffic separation scheme, narraw channel, during costal
navigation and pilot age and manoeuvring.

78. CARGO RECORD BOOK?

ANS: Every to which annex ii (regulation for the control of pollution by noxious liquid substance in bulk) applies
shall be provided by with cargo record book.
In which following shall be recorded:
Loading of cargo
Internal transfer of the cargo.
Unloading of the cargo.
Cleaning of cargo tank
Discharging into the sea of tank cleaning
Ballasting of cargo tank.
Discharge of ballast from cargo tanks
Accidental or other exceptional discharge
Control by authorised surveyors
Additional operational proceelure and remarks
79. ENTRY IN TO ENCLOSED SPACE?

Ans: Any sort of entry into enclosed space should only be carried out when permission has been obtained by master or chief
officer and persons entering are experienced.

1. Adequate ventilation and illumination.

2. Atmosphere tested and found safe.
3. Space secured for entry.
4. S.C.A.B.A. sets available at entry (apparatus tested).
5. Responsible person available at all times at entry point.
6. Communication –person entering, tanktop, bridge.
7. Personnel protective equipment to be used.
8. Where required breathing apparatus to be used.
9. Testing equipment available for regular checks:

 O2 analyser- oxygen deficiency

 Explosimeter- Hc vapour and explosive limit
 Tankscope- measures oxygen in inert atmosphere
 Dragger tubes- measures oxygen if correct tube fitted.

80. CONTENT AND USE OF IAMSAR MANUAL VOLUME- 3?

Ans: contents: abbreviation & acronyms

Glossary
SECTION-1: Overview
SECTION-2: Rendering assistance
SECTION -3: On- scenc co- ordination
SECTION-4: On – board emergencies
APPENDICES- A: Regulation v/33 of the international convention for the safety of life at 1974, as amended.
APPENDICES-B: seach action message
APPENDICES-C: factors affection as serves effectiveness
APPENDICES-D: standard format for seach and rescue situation report (SITREP)
APPENDICES-E: SAR briefing and debriefing from.
81. WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT SEARCH PATTERNS?
Ans: There are many searches including
(i) An Expanding Square Search
(ii) A sector Search
(iii) A Parallel search with one or more vessels
(iv) A 90o parallel search with one vessel (Used by oilrig’s and is very effective)

82. PRECAUTIONS WHEN RECEIVING PILOT?

Ans: RECEIVING PILOT – PREPARATION
1. Wear proper PPE, orders from Master which side pilot ladder and how many mtrs above
2. Establish communication with bridge
3. Take required /sufficient crew with PPE on
4. Check that the way for pilot is clear of obstruction
5. Checking of pilot ladder, should be free of oil and grease and any other damage (adequate lighting, clear of
any oil patches, slippery space and any obstructions)
6. Pilot ladder to be rigged on the strongest point (also generally towards well rested to ship side /or as
required by pilot). No OB discharge. Height as per/ pilot, life buoy with line and light near the pilot ladder.
7. Inform about the progress to bridge/master. Check personally and to try to locate pilot boat and report.
8. Crew put on standby.

Once P.O.B- to pilot flag.

Introduce pilot card D E S H
1. Inform the pilot about ship’s head, speed, Engine setting, Draught.
2. Inform him about the location of LSA for his use.
3. Discussion of passage plan with him and agreed with master: ind.
- Radio communication and reporting systems (ask him any Nav warning in the recent)
- Bridge watch and crew stby arrangements.
- Deployment and use of tugs(important).
- Berthing and anchoring arrangements. (on berth which lines to go, first arrangement, any
obstructions, example crane etc on berth).
- Expected traffic during transit.
- Pilot change over arrangements if any.
- Fenders requirements. Vessel’s position to be plotted frequently and checked.
- Completed pilot card to be handed over to pilot.
- Showing him WHEEL HOUSE POSTER.
- Responsibilities within the Bridge team for the pilotage been defined and are they clearly
understood.
- Languages: on bridge between ship pilot and shore.
- Look out arrangements explained to pilot.
- Crew stby arrangements explained to the pilot.
- Progress of the ship and execution of order(HELMSMAN, OOW and to pilot) to be monitored by
master and OOW.
- Progress of the ship during the pilotage to be briefed to E.R and ship’s crew.
- Correct lights, flags, shapes being displayed.
If action by pilot not satisfactory, I’ll inform master. If master is not on bridge I’ll discuss with pilot and safe
clarification from him. If not satisfactory then I’ll take charge
83. PRIOR SAILING CHECKS/ PREPARATION FOR SEA?
Ans: Passage plan: for the intended voyage…. Charts, books, Wx, Nav. Warnings…
Equipments: checked and ready for use… RPM indicator, emg engine stop, bridge and engine room
telegraph, CPP Ind and controls it fitted
Equipments tested, synchronized and found ready for use
Communication: facilities including- Bridge, engine room, mooring stations, portable radios, VHF
comm. with port authorities
Navigation and Signal lights
Sound signaling apparatus

Steering gear – manual – auto – emg. Change over and rudder indicators,
a. full rudder move accordingly
b. timing of rudder movement from hard over to hard over ensure
c. visual inspection of…
d. operation and means of communication between bridge and steering compartment
e. bow thruster motor to be checked
Window wiper / clear view screen arrangements
 Is ship secure for sea:
f. Cargo and cargo handling gear / equipment
g. Anchors clear away for use
h. Cargo / passenger details
i. Stability and draught info
j. Are all crew o/b and shore persons ashore? Stowaway check
k. Are pilot embark / disembarkation arrangements in place
l. Deficiencies reported and note of above made in log book

84. SHORT ROUND/ SNUBBING ROUND, WHEN YOU DO IT AND HOW?

Ans: TURNING SHORT ROUND CIRCLE
Right hand propeller vessel will turn more easily to stbd than to port.
1. Start from port side of the channel to have maximum head reach movement.
2. Rudder “hard a stbd”, engines “ahead”, do not allow vessel to gather much head way.
3. Rudder “mid ship”, engine “astern”.
4. Stern way is gathered, bow will come to stbd, port quarter will move in opposition owing to “transverse
thrust”, “stop engine”.
5. Rudder “stbd”, engines “a head”.

85. How WOULD YOU FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF AS A NEWLY JOINED OOW?

Ans: He is a masters representative and masters trust lies over him along with responsibility to carry out safe
and sound navigational watch and duties.
1. Maintain a safe navigational watch.
2. Maintain a proper look out by sight and hearing.
3. Follow col regs to avoid collision and traffic.
4. Familiarization with all navigational equipment
5. Check vsl’s course regularly.
6. Plot vsl’s position regularly.
7. Monitor vsls progress along intended route.
8. Compare gyro comp with magnetic compasses.
9. Take compass error once a watch and every a/c of course.
10. Carry out radar plotting.
11. Record bridge activities in log book.
12. Beware of vsl’s turning circle and stopping distance.
13. Inform master any event / moment affecting vsl’s progress.
14. Understand handing over watch procedure.
15. Make periodic checks on nav equipments.
16. Be aware of safety equipments on bridge and their operation.
17. Be fully conversant with pollution prevention obligations and regulations.
18. General communications.
19. Ensure fire patrol, antipiracy watch maintained at all times.
20. Gmdss watch keeping.
21. Monitor cargo operations.
22. Monitor and control machinery.
23. Supervise routine work on deck.
24. Supervise rigging of pilot ladder, gangways, mooring, fire wire and bunker ops and man and material
including prev of pollution at all time

86. ISM PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE?

Ans: ISM
Objectives:

1. Observe safe operation of ships

2. Prevent pollution
3. Prevent loss of life and damage
4. Project environment

 Designated person from compare – DPA designated person ashore

 Master responsible from ship
 Internal audits
 Reports non confirmatives NCR – non conformance report
  Corrective action
 Log all activities

Have an approved SMS (safety management system

87. HOW WILL THE CREW KNOW WHICH DRILLS ARE PENDING?

Ans: My last ship ale way and ships office flow sheet under line which drill are pending next month or next week.
88. HOW WILL YOU GIVE TRAINING TO CREW ABOUT SAFETY AND OTHER THINGS?
OR, DUTIES OF SAFETY OFFICER?
Ans: Safety officer onboard ship:
I) supervise +control ships safety systems.
II) Maintain / care/ testing of all (LSA) or (FFA) equipment onboard.
III) Report short falls of any one above onboard
IV) Preparing requisitions for (LSA) and (FFA) and confirm they comply with rules and regulations
V) Supervise boat drills.

89. IMDG Code?

Ans: IMDG

Classes of dangerous cargo:

Class 1 : explosives

Class 2 : gases compressed, liquefied or dissolved under pressure.

Class 3 : inflammable liquids.

Class 4.1 : inflammable solids.

Class 4.2 : inflammable solids or substances liable to spontaneous combustion.

Class 4.3 : inflammable solids or substances which when in contact with water emit flammable gases.

Class 5.1 : oxidising substances.

Class 5.2 : organic peroxides.

Class 6.1 : poisonous toxic substances.

Class 6.2 : infectious substances.

Class 7 : radio active substances.

Class 8 : corrosives.

Class 9 : miscellaneous dangerous cargo which presto a danger not covered by other classes

90. GRAIN REGULATIONS?

ANS: GRAIN REGULATIONS (IMO 240 E) (MSN-1253)
GRAINS: Wheat, corn, rice, pulses, seeds, oats etc.
Minimum stability requirement:
1. No more than 12 degree list after assumed shift of grain. Full compartment-grain shift-15 degree, partly
filled compartment-25 degree grain shift.
2. Initial GM of 0.3 m.
3. Upright before sailing.
4. A minimum residual stability as specified
Angle of flooding 40 degree, 0.075 m radius.
Every ship intended to load grain should have:
1. Document of authorization.
2. Grain loading manual.
 3. International code for the safe carriage of grain-IMO 240 E

91. HOW OFTEN DO YOU TAKE COMPASS ERROR AND WHY?

Ans :
COMPASS ERROR: The difference between in the direction indicated as north by the compass and the true north is
compass error. In other words the difference between the compass north and the true north is the compass error.
Compass error named East or West:
Three methods determining compass error:
4. Azimuth: true bearing of the heavenly body calculated at a given time in GMT.
5. Amplitude: True bearing of the heavenly body calculated at a given time in GMT made when body is on
the horizon, rising or setting.
6. Transit: A bearing is one in which to conspicuous terrestrial object are in line, one in front of the other.

92. HOW YOU DO RISK ASSESSMENT?

Ans: It may defined as an identification of hazards in work.
Process- what to do
Identification of all hazards
Evaluation of the risk
Measures to control the risk.
HOW TO DO-
Looking at each activity which could cause injury.
Grouping Hazards and risks
Looking at each section and department.

93. CONTENT OF MUSTER LIST?

ANS: MUSTER LIST CONTENTS

1. Name and rank of crew member.
2. Duties assigned: (state separately for different emergencies)
3. Muster points (for respective emergencies)
4. Alternative muster points.
5. Boat station (no.1 / no.2)
6. Person responsible (for maintenance of equipments)
Name/Rank of responsible person or incharge of respective parties

94. HOW YOU MAINTAIN SECURITY ON YOUR SHIP (ISPS)?

Ans: ISPS: Level-1 ID check, score to place of business, bag search
Level-2 ID check, all bags cheeked
Level-3 No body in no body out.
STORES:
Level-1 unbroken sealed packaged only-common to all levels. as per stores invoice- nothing that is not rodent to
come onboard.
Level-2 All to be checked prior coming on board.
Level-3 No stores.
95. WHAT YOU GET IN WEATHER CHART?
Ans: Weather chart
Low pressure/ high pressure area/ isobars
Warm-cold forts
96. BUNKERING PROCEDURE?
Ans: BUNKERING PROCEDURES:
Prior taking bunkers:
1. Seal up all deck’s scuppers to prevent spillage over side.
2. Establish a second means of access to the vessel incase of emergency.
3. Display appropriate signal “B” flag or all round red light.
4. Post additional “no smoking”, signs in deck areas.
5. Establish full fire and spillage precautions close to the manifold and ensure immediate readiness and
availability.
6. Have the contact numbers of all the relevant parties ready for use.
7. Set up and test communications between the pumping stations the manifold and the reception personnel
monitoring the delivery.
8. Make sure adequate drip trays are positioned under flanges and in the way of the manifold.
9. Rig five wires fore and aft if appropriate. Make fire extension near manifold (foam type)
10. Have dispersal chemical readily available for use on board, the vessel in the event of spillage.
 11. Detail sufficient man power on deck and in the engine room to carry out the operation correctly, especially
when topping off.
12. Assist engineers in this operation.
13. Make sure if barge along side fender arrangements are okay, their moorings taken care
of, their crew not allowed in all anti piracy

97. ACTION ON DISTRESS MESSAGE RECEIVED OR YOU SEE A RED FLARE?

ANS : (i) Take a Compass Bearing of the flare and not it down (Convert this to a True Bearing)
(ii) Take the Lat/Long of the ships position
(iii) Sound the General alarm of 7 short blasts followed 1 prolonged blast on the ships whistle
(iv) Alter course Towards the flare
(v) Inform the Skipper/Captain and relate all the information to him
(vi) Make sure all your radios are on the distress frequencies (they should always be left on distress frequencies)
(vii) If no Mayday then it’s up to you to Relay a Mayday (Mayday Relay - Mayday Relay - Mayday relay)
(viii) Inform the crew at the muster station to get all lifesaving/fire-fighting and portable pumps made ready
(ix) Post look-outs around the vessel
(x) The mate should now observe the radar looking for a target

98. WHAT INFORMATION YOU GET FROM ADMIRALTY SAILING DIRECTION?

Ans: Details regarding the coast – approach (particulars area)
Dangers / no go areas
Local wx
Local / harbour rules, port authority
Working channel etc
Region a/b, buoyage system
Panoramic / photographic view.
Area tidal information, depth / draught
Dock details.
99. EQUIPMENTS ON BRIDGE?
Ans: Nav lights (morse, aldis, search light) emergency lt. Ok.
Sound signaling apparatus (whistle, fog bell, gong) ok. Verbal confirm.
Safety equipment – (pyrotechnics, epirb, sart, l/jackets, alarms) ok.
Communications – ok.
Instruments – will check, echo sounder, enps, course recorder, gyro – magnetic diff. Log inbook.
Will check gyro repeaters alignment.
Will check for alarm system on bridge.
Look for ancillary bridge equipments (binoculars, flag, met equip).
See for RADAR (ARPA) (will check for and compare with actual target)
Will check for traffic density of area.
Nav hazards expected.
Possible effects of heel / trim / water density – squat during watch.
Any nav watch probs. Prev.
Will keep insight of deck work if going on.
Look out fit enough to carry out the job.
Will check look out / er stations / all repeaters / indicators/ dimmer etc.
Procedure for use of m/eng to maneuvers, when m/eng is on bridge control.
Will not touch radar and will not take over the watch if collision avoidance is going on.

100.MSN. MIN, MGN WHAT IS IT, AND WHAT INFORMATION THEY CONVEY?
Ans: MGN
- will provide
1. Advice
2. Guidance

- in order to improve
1. safety of shipping
2. safety of life at sea
3. prevent or minimize pollution
 numbered in sequence from MGN 1

MIN
- info for a more limited audience
e.g. info on training establishments
Or equipment manufacturers
Or which will be of use for a short period of time
  numbered in sequence from MIN 1
 cancellation date typically 12 months

MSN
- mandatory info which must be complied with under UK legislation
- these will relate to SI’s and contain technical detail of such regulations

 numbered in sequence continuing the present numbers but using the initial letters MSN
Three complimentary series
 Safety
 Pollution prevention
 Other info of relevance to shipping and fish industries

101.WHAT TYPE OF LIFTING GEAR YOU HAVE IN YOUR LAST VESSEL AND WHERE YOU FIND ABOUT
THE SWL?

Ans: my last vessel cargo gear cranes. SWL we are find cranes jib.
102.WHAT FIXED FIRE FIGHTING YOU HAVE ON YOUR LAST SHIP?

Ans: Fixed deck foam systems: (tanker’s – low expansion)

1. Capable of delivering foam to entire cargo tank deck as well as into a cargo tank if the is ruptured.
2. Control station outside and away from cargo area and readily accessible, simple and rapid operation.
3. Rate of foam not less than 0.6 liters/ m2/ minute.
4. Sufficient supply of foam concentrate to produce foam for at least 20 minutes. ( IG system fitted)
5. Foam supplied through foam monitors and applicators. (1250 liter/min)
6. Capacity of any monitors at least 3 liter/m2/minute.
7. Capacity of applicator not less than 400 liters/minute and throw not less than 15 meter

103. PUMP ROOM ENTRY, AND FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM IN IT, IF IT IS CO2 FROM WHERE YOU RELEASE IT?
Ans: REQUIREMENT FOR ENTRY INTO PUMPROOM
 A permanently rigged rescue line and harness should be at the top of all cargo and transfer pumprooms
(part of life saving appliance) (SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE).
 No fixed equipment fitted in the pumproom should be operated if the gas LEL is in excess of 40%.
 Gas generation caused by oil in bilge’s may be reduced/minimised by spreading a layer of foam over the
pumproom bilge’s.
 Permission has been obtained from a Senior Officer.
 Ventilation should be provided for at least 15 minutes and remains in use throughout the period of entry.
 Means of communication must be established.
 Lifeline and Harness is ready for immediate use.
 A competent person is standby on top of the pumproom to call for assistance.
 Advice the officer of entry and exit.
 Obtain explosimeter reading from the Bottom platform that it is free of toxic vapours along with regular
checks (incase of maintenance works)
 At least one compressed B.A set is ready for immediate use on top. (in case of maintenance works)
 Additional B.A set is ready for use close at work. (incase of maintenance works)
 Have resuscitation equipment ready for immediate use close at work. (incase of maintenance works).
 Chief Officer should personally supervise incase of an emergency.
THE OXYGEN CONTENT OF AIR IS 21%. IF THE LEVEL FALLS TO APPROXIMATELY 17% THE
ATMOSPHERE IS UNSAFE.

SAMPLE OF AN ENTRY PERMIT FORM

1. Has the permission been obtained from the Chief Officer?
2. Is the tank clean?
3. Is the tank pressurised?
4. Has the tank been inert, then gas-freed?

104.PUMP ROOM BILGES ALARM, HOW OFTEN YOU TEST IT?

Ans: Before loading & discharging we are test bilges alarm.

105.ACCORDING TO STCW-95 CONVENTION WHAT ARE REST PERIOD?

Ans: i) watch keepers must have a minimum of 10 hours rest in a 24 hours period
and 70 hours in day period.
ii) A record must be kept of all hours worked and this is available for
inspection by port state.
iii) Companies are responsible for posting up watch schedules which give
details for position the daily work and rest periods at sea and in port.
iv) In the event of an emergency affecting the safety of the ship these hours
may be exceeded.
106.HOW TO TEST FIXED FOAM FIRE FIGHTING APPLIANCES?
Ans: Fixed deck foam system.
1. Capable of delivering foam to ensure cargo tank area as well as into cot.
2. Control station outside and away from cargo area and readily accessible, simple and rapid operation.
3. Rate and foam not less than 0.6 ltrs/m2 min.
4. Sufficient foam concentrate to produce foam for at least 20 min.
5. Foam supplied through foam monitors/applications.
6. Capacity of any monitor at least 3 ltrs/ m2 min.
7. Capacity of any application not less than 400 ltrs / min and turn not less than 15 mtrs.

FOAM
 Min discharge rate not less than 0.6 ltr/min.
 System should be able to produce foam for atleast 20 min.
 Foam supplied for 3 monitor/applicator at lead at 1250 ltrs/min.
 Cap of foam monitor at least 3 ltr/min.
 Discharge cap of applicator at least 400 ltrs/min and should be able to throw the down not less
that 50 mtrs.

107.WHAT YOU CHECK ANNUALLY IN OPEN LIFEBOAT?

Ans: condition of life boat structure including fixed and loose of equipment
Engine and propulsion system
Sprinkler system
Air supply system
Manoeuvring system
Power supply system
Bailing system

108.What is the easy means of finding compass error along side jetty?

109.What information do you give to apply ones he is on board?

110.WHAT INFORMATION IS PROVIDED ON PILOT CARD?

1. Ans: SHIP’S PARTICULARS: Name, C.S, displacement, DWT, Year built, LOA, breadth, bulbous bow Y/N,
draught, forward aft, midship’s, port anchor, stbd anchor, shackles.
2. LOADED/BALLAST MANIFOLD.
3. AIR DRAUGHT.
4. ENGINE: Type, manpower, RPM/pitch, loaded speed, ballast speed.
5. STEERING: Rudders. Type, max, propeller ..cpp..Thrusters, bow power, stern power, steering
6. EQUIPMENT CHECKED: Ready for use- anchors, whistle, flags, x-band radar, s-band radar, speed log, echo
sounder, ENPS, compass system, steering gear, rudder /rpm / rot indicators, VHF, mooring winches and
lines.
7. EQUIPMENT OPERATIONAL DEFECTS.
8. OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS.

111.DUTIES OF OOW AT ANCHOR

Ans: Determine and plot ships position on the appropriate chart ASAP
Take bearings of fixed navigation marks or readily identifiable shore objects at frequent intervals to
check that vsl remains securely at anchoring
 Ensure proper lookout maintained
Periodic inspection rounds to be made of ship
Meteorological and tidal conditions to be observed
Immediately notify Master and take necessary steps if vsl drags anchoring
Readiness of machinery and M/engine as per Master instructions
Notify Master if visibility deteriorates
Proper lights /shapes / sound signals as per regulations to be made
Preventive Measures to prevent environmental pollution as per pollution regulations
All navigation equipments to be made use of to assist navigation, Ex., Echo sounder, radar, Met
equipment, telegraph and lights/shapes etc..
Fire watch, anti pilferage watch, anti piracy watch, no smoking regulations, no unauthorized
boards, no over board discharge, anchor cable to view at each tide changing time, VHF watch to
be maintained

112.WHERE DO YOU FIND YOUR SHIPS FWA?

Ans: ship particular on board ship.

113.SMOKE COMING FROM GALLEY, WHILE YOU ARE DOING CARGO OPERATION IN PORT.

ANS: FIRE IN PORT (ACTION)

1. Raise the alarm
2. Tackle fire by convention means immediately
3. Master on bridge (informed)
4. Head count taken for casualties
5. Stop cargo work
6. All non essential persons off ship (head count with foreman/stevedore)
7. I will bring in the brigade
8. Open communication by vhf
9. On tankers use of fire wires/tugs for casting off
****** if u.k.c less than 1/9th of the draught then cannot flood hold for fire fighting
****** man on gangway stationed with fire plan and international shore coupling
****** pulling out man with b.a set
1) if run out of air
2) if run out of fire fighting medium

114.HOW WOULD YOU TRAIN YOUR CREW ACCORDING TO ISM?

Ans: Responsible for the implementation of the safety and environmental policy. Motivates the crew to observe the
policy reviews safety management system (SMS) and reports any deficiencies.

115.DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PILOT LADDER AND EMBARKATION LADDER?

115.