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Class III MCQ
Class III MCQ
Class III MCQ
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1. A dry cargo vessel is at anchor discharging into barges. Explain the deck duties of the
OOW during this operation. At Anchor. March-10 (20 marks)
OR
2. With a reference to a vessel loading general cargo, explain the duties of Officer of the
Watch (OOW) with respect to the security of the vessel and cargo.
The duties of Officer of the Watch (OOW) with respect to the security of the vessel and cargo.
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Provide for safe practices in ship operation and a safe working environment;
Establish safeguards against all identified risks; and
Continuously improve safety management skills of personnel ashore and aboard ships,
including preparing for emergencies related both to safety and environmental protection.
Check the gangway and ensure it is secure and provides a safe access.
All persons on board and their location, especially those in remote or enclosed spaces.
Ensure vessel complies with fire and safety regulations.
Ensure no work is being carried out without valid permit to work.
Take every precaution to prevent pollution. Sight around the vessel to ensure that no pollution
hazards exist.
6. The state of fire fighting equipment.
7. Any hazardous area must highlighted.
Moorings:
1. Check the moorings be aware of the tidal condition throughout the watch.
2. The state of the weather and sea and all forecasts.
3. Check the under keel clearance.
4. Check the moorings regularly to ensure that the vessel is properly secured to the berth.
Cargo Operation
1. Be aware of the vessel draft and planned cargo/ballasting activities.
2. The level of water in bilge and ballast tanks
3. Any special port regulations.
4. The cargo handling equipment operated by trained and experienced personnel.
5. Make the area of work is properly illuminated
6. The cargo handling gears should be inspected at regular intervals.
7. Check that holds are clean, dry and ready to receive the cargo.
8. Visually check cargo. The cargo must be dry and apparent good condition.
9. The cargo is handled in a safe manner, and is not damaged.
10. The cargo is stowed properly in accordance with the cargo plan.
11. Any abnormal sound in the machinery space.
12. COSWOP to be used thoroughly.
13. Spend as much time as possible actually on deck.
Check the Safe Working Load of lifting gear, certificates condition-oiled greased etc.
Lay dunnage to spread the weight, across underdeck beams and if possible load across
transverse bulkhead.
Prepare suitable lashing (wire/chain) weld on extra securing points if necessary (pad-eye).
Ensure adequate stability, reduce free surface effect, increase GM with ballast if necessary
Moorings, spring tight, breast slack.
Lift gangway clear or raise accommodation ladder.
Check for offside barges.
Warn harbor authorities. Code flags RY.
Inform the engine room (as may another generator have to be start for extra power )
Check spreader beam and slings set correctly.
Take weight slowly and evenly, check for balance.
No sudden stops and jerks.
Watch out for any unexpected or excessive list.
Make sure no is coming beneath the lift while loading.
When landed check adequacy of lashings.
9. Describe the procedure, precautions and equipment used when rigging a gangway as a
means of access to a vessel.**. Octo-04
OR
10. Describe the rigging of a vessel's gangway in port with due regard to safety &
Precautions****octo-09/july-09 (7 marks)
OR
11. Outline the safety precautions required when a Shore gangway is used as a means of
access to a vessel.
Ships of 30 meters or more in length are required to carry a gangway and those of 120m or more in
length an accommodation ladder. (Accommodation Ladders, Gangways, bulwark ladders, portable
and rope ladders)
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These responsibilities remain even when the means of access is provided from the shore.
The Following equipments are required for gangway:
1) Bulwark ladder
2) Guard ropes and chains
3) Chain block
4) Safety net
5) Life buoy with self activating light and buoyant life line.
In both cases, the record should be identifiable as to time and date and should be kept for
at least three years.
An audiable and visible alarm to warn when operator preset limits are exceed.
An automatic system to stop the discharge in the event that MARPOL limits are exceeded.
An override system which prevents the discharge of residues when the monitor is not in
used.
A permanent record of displayed information. --------
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Each Pilot ladder, accommodation ladder, hoist and associated equipments is properly
maintained and stowed, and regularly inspected to ensure that, so far as is reasonably
practicable, each is safe to use.
Each Pilot ladder and hoist is used only for embarkation and disembarkation of pilots and by
officials and other persons while a ship is arriving at or leaving a port.
The rigging of the pilot ladder, accommodation ladder, hoist and associated equipment is
supervised by a responsible officer who is in communication with the navigating bridge.
Personnel engaged in rigging or operating the pilot ladder/hoist should be fully instructed in the
safe procedures to be adopted and that the equipment is to be tested prior to each use.
The pilot ladder should be rigged in such manner that the steps are horizontal, and such that
the lower end is at height above the water to allow ease of access to and from the attendant
craft.
The pilot ladder should rest firmly the side of the ship.
A safety-line and harness, a life-buoy with a self-igniting light, and a heaving line should be kept
at hand ready for use.
The pilot ladder or hoist overside and its controls, and also the position where the person
embarks and disembarks on the ship should be adequately lit.
The hoist must be maintained in accordance with the manufactures maintenance manual, and
a record kept by the responsible officer in the maintenance log book.
The master is required to ensure that the hoist is subject to regular test rigging and inspection.
Such tests should be carried out by designated ship's personnel at regular intervals. All tests
should be logged.
18. State the liability from an offence connected with discharge of oil from cargo tanks or
machinery space bilges under UK regulations.
If any ship fails to comply with any requirement of regulations 12,13, or 16 (the discharge
regulations), the owner and the master will each be guilty of an offence and both will be liable on
summary conviction to a fine not exceeding 250000, or on conviction on indictment to an unlimited
fine.
19. List SIX items of safety equipment required for enclosed space entry. COSWP. July-09
(6 marks)
OR
20. List the equipment that should be available at the entrance of an enclosed space in the
event of an emergency. COSWP
1. Stretcher,
2. SCBA
3. Spare bottles
4. Safety light
5. Safety harness
6. Communications (VHF)
7. ELSAs 8. First Aid kit
9. Resuscitator
10. Rescue lines
11. Rescue Tripod/A Frame
23. State the conditions that must be applied under Annex 1, MARPOL 73/78 with respect to
the discharge of oil, oily mixture residuce from Machinery spaces into any part of sea.
OR
The conditions that must be applied under Annex 1, MARPOL 73/78 with respect to the
discharge of oil, oily mixture residuce from Machinery spaces into any part of sea from
an oil tanker** March-10 (7 marks)
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26. State the SIX Annexes that are listed under IMO MARPOL 73/78 Convention.** Octo-04
(6 marks)
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Ensure passage plan for the intended voyage has been prepared.
Make sure following equipment bas been checked and ready for use.
Anchors
Bridge movement log book/course and engine movement recorder
Echo sounder
Electronic navigational position-fixing systems
Gyro/magnetic compass and repeaters
Passage plan entered into integrated bridge system
Radar(s)
Required AIS data inputs made, speed/distance recorder
Clocks
The following equipment has been tested, synchronized and found ready for use.
Bridge and Engine room telegraphs, including
RPM indicator
Emergency engine stops
Thruster controls and indicators, fitted
Controllable pitch propeller controls and indicators, if fitted
Communication facilities including,
Bridge to engine room/mooring station communications
Portable radios
VH radio communications with port authority
Navigational and signal lights, including
Searchlights
Signalling lamp
Morse light
Sound signalling apparatus, including
Whistles
Fog bell and Gong systems
Steering gear, including manual, auto-pilot and emergency changeover arrangements and
rudder indicators
Window wiper/Clearview screen arrangements
Ensure the ship is secure for sea
Cargo and cargo handling equipment secure
All hull openings secure and watertight
Cargo/passenger details available
Stability and draft information available
40. List the precautions to be observed before entering cargo tank, ballast tanks or void
space on a Merchant Vessel.*** COSWP. March-09 (15 marks)
OR
41. Explain the procedures and precautions to be observed prior to entering a ballast tank.
COSWP
Completion:
1. Note down timings and quantity of bunker received.
2. Oil record book, deck and engine log book should be filled.
3. Check manifold valves are closed.
4. Check whether hose/loading arm has been properly blown or drained
5. Check if hose / load arm blanked or sealed before lifting overside.
45. State the minimum information that should be included on a Permit to Work. COSWP
Information that should be included on permit to work.
1. Section A - Scope of work
1. Location
2. Plant apparatus
3. Work to be done
4. Permit issued to
2. Section B Checklist
1. As per type of work
3. Section C Authorization of Permit
1. A statement representing Authoring person
2. Period of validity(should not exceed more than 24 hours)
3. Authoring persons name signature
4. Section D Receipt of permit
1. A statement representing competent person
2. Competent persons name and signature
5. Section E Clearance of permit
1. A statement representing competent person
2. Competent persons name signature
Minimum headings for a Permit-to-Work under the following categories:
6. Work in Unmanned Machinery Spaces
7. Entry into Enclosed or Confined Space
8. Machinery or Equipment
9. Hot Work
10. Working Aloft/Overside
11. General Electrical (Under 1000 Volts)
12. Electrical High Voltage (Over 1000 Volts)
Additional Permits-to-Work, following a similar format, may be required and developed for
other categories of work.
The position of all of the cargo, stating what it is and its tonnage.
Individual color for each port of discharge.
Indicates the position and nature of any special cargo, e.g. heavy lifts, dangerous or valuable
goods, mail etc.
Cargo marks if necessary to avoid confusion during discharging.
Pre-slung, palletized or unitized cargo with direction of attack for forklift.
Ships name, voyage number.
Ports of loading and discharging with date od departure from the last port of loading.
Key to the color code.
Name and rank of cargo officer.
Departure draft, GM, a summary of hatch/port tonnage.
47. List the information a shipper is required to supply to a vessel loading dangerous goods
in packaged form. March-10 (7 marks)
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48. List the information a shipper is required to supply to a vessel loading dangerous goods
in packaged form. March-10 (7 marks)
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Groups Dangerous Goods together based on the hazards they present in transport
(Classification)
Contains the Dangerous Goods in packaging/tanks which are of appropriate strength
and which will prevent the goods escaping.
Use of Hazard warning labels and other identifying marks in transport.
Requires standard documentation to be provided when Dangerous goods are being
transported.
Lays down the principles for ensuring that those dangerous good which will react
dangerously together are kept apart.
Lays down principle for where to place dangerous goods onboard ship to insure safe
transport.
Provides emergency response advice for dangerous goods involved in a fire or spillage
onboard ship.
49. Describe the legal states and purpose of the Code of Safe Working Practices for
Merchant Seamen (COSWP).
This Code of Safe Working Practices is intended primarily for merchant seamen on United Kingdom
registered vessels. Copies of the current printed edition of the Code must be carried on all United
Kingdom ships other than fishing vessels and pleasure craft, and a copy must be made available to
any seaman in the ship who requests it, in accordance with the Merchant Shipping (Code of Safe
Working Practices for Merchant Seamen) Regulations 1998.
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Ships on which five or less workers are employed shall carry at least one copy;
Ships with more than 5 and less than 20 shall carry one copy which is in the custody of the
Master, one copy which is in the custody of the Safety Officer, one copy which is in the
custody of the Safety Representative (where elected), and in addition one or more copies
kept in a place accessible to other workers;
Ships with more than 20 workers shall carry an adequate number for the workers employed
as well as one copy to be kept in the custody of the Master, the Chief Officer, the Chief
Engineer, the Purser or Catering Officer, Safety Officer and any Safety Representative.
Penalties
Any person knowingly removing a copy of the Code, without the consent of the Master or
Company is an offence punishable on summary conviction by a fine not exceeding level 1 on the
standard scale (200).
Failure to carry the required copies of the Code is an offence punishable on summary conviction
by a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale (1000)
50. Define Flash Point
Is the lowest temperature at which a liquid gives off sufficient vapour to form a flammable mixture
with air near the surface of the liquid.
51. Define Flammable range (also known as explosive range)
A mixture of hydrocarbon gas and air can not ignite unless its composition lies within a range of gas
and air concentration known as the Flammable Range.
52. Volatile petroleum
Gas formed in ambient temperature is within flammable Range or above upper Flammable limit
Jet fuels, kerosene, gasoline and crude.
53. With reference to the IMDG Code, explain what is meant by following and use of them.
March-05 (3 marks)
MFAG
The Medical First Aid Guide for use in accidents involving Dangerous Goods is a supplement to
the IMDG Code. After looking up the MFAG Table No., see the table in the MFAG. It gives likely
signs, symptoms, treatment and other advice as per the effect of goods under that table. It
suggests treatment in case of skin contact, eye contact, inhalation and ingestion. The procedures
for the treatment are also mentioned.
Toxicity
Reactivity
Corrosivity
Flammability
Pollution
56. List the protective equipment which must be provided aboard a chemical tanker in
order to satisfy the requirements of the IBC code for ships carrying dangerous chemicals
in bulk. Octo-09 (5 marks)
For personal protection the following equipment is required:
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Chemical-resistant suits
Face coverings, gas masks
Stored in special lockers
Safety equipment sets (at least 3 sets carried)
BA sets
Protective clothing
Fireproof, chemical resistant lifeline
Explosion proof lamp
In addition the following equipment is carried for use in case of spillages or other emergencies:
1. Stretchers
2. Medical first-aid equipment
3. Resuscitation equipment
4. Antidotes for cargoes carried
5. Decontamination showers and eyebaths on deck
57. Explain the duties of the officer in charge at the forward mooring station. octo-09 (15
marks)
Units = Metres
FWA
76. describe with labeled sketch how free surface can cause a virtual rise of a vessel's centre
of gravity**dec-04-10 (19 marks)
The point Through which the weight of the ship is considered to act. It is located at the centre
of the ships mass and the force through G acts Vertically downwards.
KG = height of G above the keel
77. Describe with labeled sketch***Bale Capacity. March-03 (6 marks)
This measured as the internal volume of the hold. The measurements are taken from inside the
frames and beams. And is used for general cargo.
78. Describe with labeled sketch**grain capacity. March-03 (6 marks)
This is the internal volume the hold measured from shell plating and deck plating. With an
deduction made for frame and beam volumes.
It used for Bulk cargoes.
79. Explain, with the aid of labeled sketch, the term LIST****** Octo-04 (2/5 marks)
When a vessel is inclined by forces within the ship. Uneven distribution of weights. This is a
stable condition (G below M) but G is off the centerline.
80. Moment of Statical stability-define. Octo-04 (2 marks)
The moment, or force, available to return the ship to the upright when heeled.
M.S.S = Displacement x GZ
Units Tonne Metres (Tm)
91. Labelle with aid of sketch each terms it includes**Load Line Marks (lumber Load line).
June-05 (7 marks)
92. Define******TPC. June-05 (2 marks)
The number of tones requires to change the ships mean draft by one centimeter when floating
in saltwater.
TPC =
Water-Plane Area (Aw) x Density of Water
= Aw x
100
100
93. State The Archimedes Principle. June-05 (3 marks)
When an object is immersed in a fluid, the upthrust on the object is equal to the weight of the
fluid displaced.
Upthrust/buoyancy = volume of fluid displayed x density of the fluid.
94. List the information obtained from Statical Stability Curves. June-05 (19 marks)
a) Define The Range Of Stability
The range over which the vessel has positive righting levers
b) Define The Angle Of Vanishing Stability
The angle of heel at which the righting levers return to zero
c) Define The Maximum GZ
The maximum righting lever. Draw a tangent to the highest point of the curve and read off
on the GZ scale
d) Define The Angle of Deck Edge Immersion
The angle at which the deck edge immerses. This is indicated by the change of curvature
(from Convex to Concave)
e) Define The Initial Metacentric Height (GM)
103.
List the items that should be included in a checklist for the preparation of holds
for the carriage of general cargo***. March-03 (13 marks)