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INTERVIEW TEST 3RD OFFICER
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INTERVIEW TEST 3RD OFFICER
02. What Do You Do During Weekly/Monthly Inspection Of Lifeboat & Detail Content Of
Life Saving Appliances ?
#Weekly Inspection Of Lifeboat :
- Checked Condition Releasing Hook, On Load Release Gear To Be Completely Reset.
- Checked Drain Valve, Rudder & Tiller, Hand Hold Or Bouyant Lifeline Outside Of Hull, Hand
Hold On Underside Of Hull. Watertight Locker Or Compartments, Painter Securing Device,
Arrangement For Sitting & Securing Antenna, Skates & Fender Fitted With Lifeboat, Flashed
Manually Controlled Lamp Or Canopy Light, Illumination Light.
- Checked Launching Appliances, Boat To Be Moved From Slowed Position For Confirming
Operation, And Check Condition Of Boat Davit.
- Checked Lifeboat Engine, Test Run For Total More Than 3 Minutes & Checking Condition Of
Gear Box & Gear Box Train.
#Content Of Liferaft : Thermal Protective Aid 10% Number Of Person, Radar Reflector 1 Pc,
Bouyant Bailer 1 Pc, Sponges 2 Pcs, Bouyant Rescue Quoit 1 Pc, Life Saving Signal 1 Copy,
Survival Manual 1 Copy, Sea Anchor 2 Pcs, Watertight Receptacle Containing 1,5L fresh
Water/Person, Drinking Cup 1 Pc, Food Ration Not Less Than 10.000 kj/Person, Rocket
Parachute Flares 4 Pcs, Hand Flares 6 Pcs, Bouyant Smoke Signals 2 Pcs, Waterproof Electric
Torch 1 Pc, Daylight Signal Mirror 1 Pc, Whistle 1 Pc, First Aid Kit 1 Set, Anti Sea-Sickness 6
Doses, Seasickness Bag 1, Knife 1 Pc, Fishing Tackle 1 Set, Can Openers 3 Pcs, Bouyant
Paddles 2 Pcs, Instruction For Immediate Action 1 Copy, Sound Signal 1 Pc, Repair Outfit 1 Pc.
03. What Do You Do During Weekly/Monthly Inspection And Detail Content Of Fire
Fighting Appliances ?
#Weekly Testing And Inspections Of Fire Fighting Appliances :
- Testing The Public Address And General Alarm Systems Are Functioning Properly.
- Testing The Fixed Fire Detection And Fire Alarm Control Panel Indicators Are Functional By
Operating The Lamp/Indicator Test Switch.
- Testing The Fixed Gas Fire-Extinguishing Control Panel Indicators Are Functional By
Operating The Indicator Test Switch & Verify All Control Valves Are In The Correct Position.
- Testing The Fire Doors Control Panel Indicators Are Functional By Operating The Lamp Or
Indicator Switch.
- Check The BA & EEBD Cylinder Gauges To Confirm They Are In The Correct Pressure
Range.
- Testing Emergency Fire Pump Must Be Functioning Properly.
- Testing Water Mist, Water Spray & Sprinkler Systems Verify All Control Panel Indicators And
Alarms Are Functional Visually Inspect Pump Unit & Its Fittings & Check The Pump Unit Valve
Positions, If Valves Are Not Locked, As Applicable.
#Monthly Testing And Inspections Of Fire Fighting :
- Checked All Fireman’s Outfit, Fire Extinguisher, Fire Hydrants, Fire Hoses And Nozzles
Are In Place And Serviceable Condition, Emergency Fire Pump Fuel Supply Adequate.
- Checked All Fixed Gas Fire-Extinguishing Installation Valves Are Free From Leakage.
- Checked All Fixed Fire Fighting Installation Are Set In The Correct Operational Position.
- Checked The Water Mist, Water Spray & Sprinkler Systems, Pump Unit & Section Valves
Are In The Proper Open Or Closed Position, Sprinkler Pressure Tanks Have Correct Levels Of
Water, Test Automatic Starting Arrangements On All System Pumps So Designed, Standby
Pressure & Air/Gas Pressure Gauges Within The Proper Pressure Ranges And Test A Selected
Sample Of System Section Valves For Flow & Proper Initiation Of Alarms.
- Checked The Portable Foam Applicators Are In Place And Are In Proper Condition.
- Checked The Wheeled Fire Extinguishers Are In Place And Are In Proper Condition.
- Checked The Fixed Fire Detection & Alarm Systems, Test A Sample Of Detectors And
Manual Call Points So That All Devices Have Been, Tested Within Five Years.
05. What Is The Meaning Of COLREG And Explain About Collision Regulation Number
5,6,7,8,9,10,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,32,33,34,35?
Collision Regulation (Colreg) Are International Regulations For Prevention Collision At Sea.
Rule 5 (Look Out)
Every Vessel Shall At All Times Maintain A Proper Look Out By Sight And Hearing As Well As
By All Available Means Appropriate In The Prevailing Circumstances And Conditions So As To
Make A Full Appraisal Of The Situation And Of The Risk Of Collision.
Rule 6 (Safe Speed)
Every Vessel Shall At All Times Proceed At A Safe Speed So That She Can Take Proper And
Effective Action To Avoid Collision And Be Stopped Within A Distance Appropriate To The
Prevailing Circumstances And Conditions.
Rule 7 (Risk of Collision)
Every Vessel Shall Use All Available Means Appropriate To The Prevailing Circumstances And
Conditions To Determine If Risk Of Collision Exists. If There Is Any Doubt Such Risk Shall Be
Deemed To Exist.
Rule 8 (Action To Avoid Collision)
Any Action Taken To Avoid Collision Shall, If The Circumstances Of The Case Admit,
Be Positive, Made In Ample Time & With Due Regard To The Observance Of Good Seamanship.
Rule 9 (Narrow Channels) A Vessel Proceeding Along The Course Of A Narrow Channel
Or Fairway Shall Keep As Near To The Outer Limit Of The Channel Or Fairway Which Lies
On Her Starboardside As Is Safe And Possible.
Rule 10 (Traffic Separation Schemes)
A Vessel Using A Traffic Separation Scheme Shall Proceed In The Appropriate Traffic Lane In
The General Direction Of Traffic Flow For That Lane, So Far As Possible Keep Clear Of A
Traffic Separation Line Or Separation Zone.
Rule 13 (Overtaking)
A Vessel Shall Be Deemed To Be Overtaking When Coming Up With Another Vessel From A
Direction More Than 22,5 Degrees Abaft Her Beam, That Is, In Such A Position With Reference
To The vessel She Is Overtaking, That At Night She Would Be Able To See Only The
Sternlight Of That vessel But Neither Of Her Sidelights.
Rule 14 (Head-On Situation)
When Two Power-Driven Vessels Are Meeting On Reciprocal Or Nearly Reciprocal Courses So
As To Involve Risk Of Collision Each Shall Alter Her Course To Starboard So That Each Shall
Pass On The Port Side Of The Other.
Rule 15 (Crossing Situation)
When Two Power-Driven Vessels Are Crossing So As To Involve Risk Of Collision, The vessel
Which Has The Other On Her Own Starboard Side Shall Keep Out Of The Way And Shall, If The
Circumstances Of The Case Admit, Avoid Crossing Ahead Of The OtherVessel.
Rule 16 (Action By Give-Way Vessel)
Every Vessel Which Is Directed To Keep Out Of The Way Of Another Vessel, Take Early And
Substantial Action To Keep Well Clear.
Rule 17 (Action By Stand-On Vessel)
Where One Of Two Vessel Is To Keep Out Of The Way The Other Shall Keep Her Course
&Speed.
Rule 18 (Responsibilities Between Vessels)
A Power Driven Vessel Underway Shall Keep Out Of The Way Of A Vessel Not Under
Command, A Vessel Restricted In Her Ability To Manoeuvre, A Veesel Engaged In Fishing, A
Sailing Vessel.
Rule 19 (Conduct Of Vessels In Restricted Visibility)
Every Vessel Shall Proceed At A Safe Speed Adapted To The Prevailing Circumstances And
Conditions Of Restricted Visibilty, A Power Driven Vessel Shall Have Her Engines Ready For
Immediate Manoeuvre.
Rule 21 (Definitions)
(a)."Masthead Light" Means A White Light Placed Over The Fore-And-Aft Centreline Of The
Vessel Showing An Unbroken Light Over An Arc Of The Horizon Of 225° And So Fixed As To
Show The Light From Right Ahead To 22.5° Abaft The Beam On Either Side Of The Vessel.
(b)."Sidelights" Means A Green Light On The Starboard Side And A Red Light On The Port
Side Each Showing An Unbroken Light Over An Arc Of The Horizon Of 112.5° And So Fixed As
To Show The Light From Right Ahead To 22.5° Abaft The Beam On Its Respective Side. In A
Vessel Of Less Than 20 M In Length The Sidelights May Be Combined In One Lantern Carried
On The Fore & After Centreline Of The Vessel.
(c)."Sternlight" Means A White Light Placed As Nearly As Practicable At The Stern Showing
An Unbroken Light Over An Arc Of The Horizon Of 135° And So Fixed As To Show The Light
67.5° From Right Aft On Each Side Of The Vessel.
(d)."Towing Light" Means A Yellow Light Having Same Characteristics As The “Sternlight”.
(e)."All-Round Llight" Means A Light Showing An Unbroken Light Over An Arc Of The Horizon Of 360°.
(f)."Flashing Light" Means A Light Flashing At Regular Intervals At A Frequency Of 120
Flashes Or More Per Minute.
Rule 22 (Visibility Of Lights)
The Lights Prescribed In These Rules Shall Have An Intensity As Specified In Section 8 Of Annex
I To These Regulations So As To Be Visible At The Following Minimum Ranges :
(a). In Vessels Of 50 M Or More In Length, A Masthead Light 6 Miles, A Sidelight 3 Miles, A
Sternlight 3 Miles, A Towing Light 3 Miles, A White, Red,Green/Yellow All-Round Light 3 Miles.
(b). In Vessels Of 12 M Or More In Length But Less Than 50 M In Length, A Masthead Light 5
Miles Except That Where The Length Of The Vessel Is Less Than 20 M 3 Miles A Sidelight 2 Miles, A
Sternlight 2 Miles, A Towing Light 2 Miles, A White, Red, Green Or Yellow All-Round Light 2 Miles.
(c). In Vessels Of Less Than 12 M In Length, A Masthead Light 2 Miles, A Sidelight 1 Miles,
A Sternlight 2 Miles, A Towing Light 2 Miles, A White, Red, Green Or Yellow All-Round Light 2
Miles.
(d). In Inconspicuous, Partly Submerged Vessels Or Objects Being Towed A White All-Round
Light 3 Miles.
Rule 23 (Power-Driven Vessels Underway)
A Power-Driven Vessel Underway Shall Exhibit A Masthead Light Forward,A Second Masthead
Light Abaft Of And Higher Than The Forward One Except That A Vessel Of Less Than 50 M In
Length Shall Not Be Obliged To Exhibit Such Light But May Do So, A Sidelights A Sternlight.
Rule 24 (Towing And Pushing)
(a). A Power-Driven Vessel When Towing Shall Exhibit Two Masthead Lights In A Vertical
Line. When The Length Of The Tow, Measured From The Stern Of The Towing Vessel To The
After End Of The Tow Exceeds 200 M, Three Such Lights In A Vertical Line, Sidelights,
A Sternlight, A Towing Light In A Vertical Line Above The Sternlight, When The Length Of
The Tow Exceeds 200 M, A Diamond Shape Where It Can Best Be Seen.
(b). When A Pushing Vessel And A Vessel Being Pushed Ahead Are Rigidly Connected In A
Composite Unit They Shall Be Regarded As A Power-Driven Vessel And Exhibit The Lights
Prescribed In Rule 23.
(c). A Power-Driven Vessel When Pushing Ahead Or Towing Alongside, Except In The Case Of
A Composite Unit, Shall Exhibit Two Masthead Lights In A Vertical Line, Sidelights, A
Sternlight.
Rule 25 (Sailing Vessels Underway And Vessels Under Oars)
A Sailing Vessel Underway Shall Exhibit Sidelights, A Sternlight And A Vessel Under Oars May
Exhibit The Lights Prescribed In This Rule For Sailing Vessels, But If She Does Not, She Shall
Have Ready At Hand An Electric Torch Or Lighted Lantern Showing A White Light Which Shall
Be Exhibited In Sufficient Time To Prevent A Collision.
Rule 26 (Fishing Vessels)
(a). A Vessel Engaged In Fishing, Whether Underway Or At Anchor, Shall Exhibit Only The
Lights And Shapes Prescribed In This Rule.
(b). A Vessel When Engaged In Trawling, By Which Is Meant The Dragging Through The Water
Of A Dredge Net Or Other Apparatus Used As A Fishing Appliance, Shall Exhibit
Two All-Round Lights In A Vertical Line, The Upper Being Green And The Lower White, Or A
Shape Consisting Of Two Cones With Their Apexes Together In A Vertical Line One Above The
Other, A Masthead Light Abaft Of And Higher That The All-Round Green Light, A Vessel Of
Less Than 50 Metres In Length Shall Not Be Obliged To Exhibit Such A Light But May Do So,
When Making Way Through The Water, In Addition To The Lights Prescribed In This
Paragraph, Sidelights And A Sternlight.
(c). A Vessel Engaged In Fishing, Other Than Trawling Shall Exhibit Two All-Round Lights In
A Vertical Line, The Upper Being Red And The Lower White, Or A Shape Consisting Of Two
Cones With Their Apexes Together In A Vertical Line One Above The Other.
Rule 27 (Vessel Not Under Command Or Restricted In Their Ability To Manoeuvre)
(a). A Vessel Not Under Command Shall Exhibit Two All Around Red Lights In A Vertical Line
Where They Can Be Seen, Two Balls Or Similar Shapes In A Vertical Line Where They Can
Best Be Seen, When Making Way Through The Water, In Addition To The Lights Prescribed In
This Paragraph, Sidelights And A Sternlights. (b).
A Vessel Restricted In Her Ability To Manoeuvre, Except A Vessel Engaged In Mine Clearance
Operations, Shall Exhibit Three All-Round Lights In A Vertical Line Where They Can Best Be
Seen. The Highest And Lowest Of These Lights Shall Be Red And The Middle Light Shall Be
White, Three Shapes In A Vertical Line Where They Can Best Be Seen. The Highest And
Lowest Of These Shapes Shall Be Balls And The Middle One A Diamond.
(d). A Vessel Engaged In Dredging Or Underwater Operations, When Restricted In Her Ability
To Manoeuvre, Shall Exhibit The Lights & Shapes Prescribed In Subparagraph(b)(i), (ii)& (iii)
When An Obstruction Exists Exhibit Two All-Round Red Lights Or Two Balls In A Vertical
Line To Indicate The Side On Which The Obstruction Exists Two All-Round Rreen Lights Or
Two Diamonds In A Vertical Line To Indicate The Side On Which Another Vessel May Pass.
(e). Whenever The Size Of A Vessel Engaged In Diving Operations Makes It Impracticable To
Exhibit All The Lights And Shapes Prescribed In The Paragraph (d) Of This Rule, The Following
Shall Be Exhibited Three All-Round Lights In A Vertical Line Where They Can Best Be Seen.
The Highest And Lowest Of These Lights Shall Be Red And The Middle Light Shall Be White
A Rigid Replica Of The International Code Flag "A" Not Less Than 1 Metre In Height.
Measures Shall Be Taken To Ensure Its All-Round Visibility.
Rule 28 (Vessel Constrained By Draught)
A Vessel Constrained By Her Draught May In Addition To The Lights Prescribed For Power
Driven Vessel In Rule 23, Exhibit Where They Best Be Seen Three All Round Red Lights In A
Vertical Line Or Cylinder.
Rule 29 (Pilot Vessels)
(a). A Vessel Engaged On Pilotage Duty Shall Exhibit At Or Near The Masthead, Two All
Around Lights In A Vertical Line, The Upper Being White And The Lower Red. When
Underway In Addition Sidelights And A Sternlight.
(b). A Pilot Vessel When Not Engaged On Pilotage Duty Shall Exhibit The Lights Or Shapes
Prescribed For A Similar Vessel Of Her Length.
Rule 30 (Anchored Vessels And Vessels Aground)
(a). A Vessel At Anchor Shall Exhibit Where It Can Best Be Seen In The Fore Part,
An All-Round White Light Or One Ball At Or Near The Stern And At A Lower Level That The
Light Prescribed In Subparagraph (i), An All-Round White Light.
(b). A Vessel Of Less Than 50 M In Length May Exhibit An All-Round White Light Where It
Can Best Be Seen Instead Of The Lights Prescribed In Paragraph (a) Of This Rule.
(c). A Vessel At Anchor May And A Vessel Of 100 M And More In Length Shall, Also Use The
Available Working Or Equivalent Lights To Illuminate Her Decks.
(d). A Vessel Aground Shall Exhibit The Lights Prescribed In Paragraph (a) or (b) Of This Rule
And In Addition, Where They Can Best Be Seen Two All-Round Red Lights In A Vertical Line
Three Balls In A Vertical Line.
(e). A Vessel oOf Less Than 7 M In Length, When At Anchor, Not In Or Near A Narrow Channel,
Fairway Or Anchorage, Or Where Other Vessels Normally Navigate, Shall Not Be Required To
Exhibit The Lights Or Shape Prescribed In Paragraphs (a) And (b) Of This Rule.
Rule 32 (Sound & Light Signals - Definitions)
(a). "Whistle" Means Any Sound Signalling Appliance Capable Of Producing The Prescribed
Blasts And Which Complies With The Specifications In Annex III To These Regulations.
(b). The Term "Short Blast" Means A Blast Of About One Second Duration.
(c). The Term "Prolonged Blast" Means A Blast Of From Four To Six Seconds Duration.
Rule 33 (Equipment For Sound Signals)
(a). A Vessel Of 12 M Or More In Length Shall Be Provided With A Whistle, A Vessel Of 20 M
Or More In Length Shall Be Provided With A Bell In Addition To A Whistle, And A Vessel Of
100 M Or More In Length Shall, In Addition, Be Provided With A Gong, The Tone And Sound Of
Which Cannot Be Confused With That Of The Bell. The Whistle, Bell And Gong Shall Comply
With The Specifications In Annex III To These Regulations. The Bell Or Gong Or Both May Be
Replaced By Other Equipment Having The Same Respective Sound Characteristics, Provided
That Manual Sounding Of The Prescribed Signals Shall Always Be Possible.
(b). A Vessel Of Less Than 12 M In Length Shall Not Be Obliged To Carry The Sound Signalling
Appliances Prescribed In Paragraph (a) Of This Rule But If She Does Not, She Shall Be
Provided With Some Other Means Of Making An Efficient Sound Signal.
Rule 34 (Manoeuvring And Warning Signals)
(a). When Vessel Are In Sight Of One Another, A Power-Driven Vessel Underway,
When Manoeuvring As Authorised Or Required By These Rules, Shall Indicate That Manoeuvre
By The Following Signals On Her Whistle :
- 1 Short Blast To Mean "I Am Altering My Course To Starboard".
- 2 Short Blasts To Mean "I Am Altering My Course To Port".
- 3 Short Blasts To Mean "I Am Operating Astern Propulsion".
(b). - 1 Flash To Mean "I Am Altering My Course To Starboard"
- 2 Flashes To Mean "I Am Altering My Course To Port".
- 3 Flashes To Mean "I Am Operating Astern Propulsion”.
(c). When In Sight Of One Another In A Narrow Channel Or Fairway A Vessel Intending To
Overtake Another Shall In Compliance With Rule 9 (e)(i) Indicate Her Intention By The
Following Signals On Her Whistle:
- 2 Prolonged Blasts Followed By 1 Short Blast
To Mean"I Intend To Overtake You On Your Starboard Side".
- 2 Prolonged Blasts Followed By 2 Short Blasts To
Mean "I Intend To Overtake You On Your Port Side".
- 1 Prolonged, 1 Short, 1 Prolonged And 1 Short Blast, In That Order.”Agree”.
(d). When Vessels In Sight Of One Another Are Approaching Each Other And From Any Cause
Either Vessel Fails To Understand The Intentions Or Actions Of The Other, Or Is In Doubt
Whether Sufficient Action Is Being Taken By The Other To Avoid Collision, The Vessel In Doubt
Shall Immediately Indicate Such Doubt By Giving At Least FIVE Short & Rapid Blasts On The
Whistle. Such Signal May Be Supplemented By A Light Signal Of At Least FIVE Short & Rapid Flashes.
(e). A Vessel Nearing A Bend Or An Area Of The Channel Of Fairway, Where Other Vessels
May Be Obscured By An Intervening Obstruction Shall Sound 1 Prolonged Blast. Such Signal
Shall Be Answered With A Prolonged Blast By Any Approaching Vessel That May Be Within
Hearing Around The Bend Or Behind The Intervening Obstruction.
Rule 35 (Sound Signals In Restricted Visibility)
(a). A Power-Driven Vessel Making Way Through The Water Shall Sound At Intervals Of Not
More Than 2 Minutes 1 Prolonged Blast.
(b). A Power-Driven Vessel Underway But Stopped And Making No Way Through The Water
Shall Sound At Intervals Of Not More Than 2 Minutes 2 Prolonged Blasts In Succession With
An Interval Of About 2 Seconds Between Them.
(c). A Vessel Not Under Command, A Vessel Restricted In Her Ability To Manoeuvre, A Vessel
Constrained By Her Draught, A Sailing Vessel, A Vessel Engaged In Fishing & A Vessel
Engaged In Towing Or Pushing Another Vessel Shall, Instead Of The Signals Prescribed In
Paragraphs (A)/(B) Of This Rule, Sound At Intervals Of Not More Than 2 Minutes 3 Blasts In
Succession, Namely 1 Prolonged Followed By 2 Short Blasts.
(g). A Vessel At Anchor Shall At Intervals Of Not More Than One Minute Ring The Bell Rapidly
For About 5 Seconds. A Vessel At Anchor May In Addition Sound 3 Blasts In A Succession,
Mamely One Short, 1 Prolonged And One Short Blast, To Give Warning Of Her Position And
Of The Possibility Of Collision To An Approaching Vessel.
07. What Lights & Shapes Shall A Vessel Not Under Command Exhibit ?
A Vessel Not Under Command Shall Exhibit At Night 2 All-Round Red Lights In A Vertical Line
Or By Day 2 Balls Or Similar Shapes In A Vertical Line Where They Can Best Be Seen.
08. What Lights & Shapes Shall A Vessel Restricted In Their Ability To Manoeuvre ? A
Vessel Restricted In Her Ability To Manoeuvre Shall Exhibit At Night 3 All-Round Lights In A
Vertical Line. The Highest And Lowest Of These Lights Shall Be Red And The Middle Light
Shall Be White, And By Day 3 Shapes In A Vertical Line, The Highest And Lowest Of These
Shapes Shall Be Balls And The Middle One A Diamond.
09. What Lights & Shapes Shall A Vessel Constrained By Her Draught Exhibit ?
A Vessel Constrained By Her Draught Exhibit At Night 3 All Round Red Lights In A Vertical
Line And By Day Black A Cylinder.
10. What Lights & Shapes Shall A Vessel Aground And Anchored Vessel Exhibit ?
- A Vessel Aground Shall Exhibit At Night 2 All-Round Red Lights In A Vertical Line And By
Day 3 Balls In A Vertical Line.
- A Vessel At Anchor Shall Exhibit At Night In The Fore Part An All-Round White Light Or By
Day 1 Ball At Or Near The Stern And At A Lower Level An All-Round White Light.
11. Every Vessel Shall At All Times Proceed At A Safe Speed, What Is The Meaning Of
The Safe Speed ?
Safe Speed Is Speed To Take Proper And Effective Action To Avoid Coliision.
15. If You See The Vessel With Two All-Round Lights In Vertical Line, The Upper Being
Green And The Lower White ?
The Vessel When Engaged In Trawling.
16. The Vessel Are In Sight Of One Another, A Power Driven Vessel Underway, When Do
You Use Two Short Blast Of Manoeuvering Signal ?
When Altering My Course To Port.
17. When In Sight Of One Another In A Narrow Channel Or Fairway, If You Intend To
Overtake To Another Port side And Starboard side ?
- If Overtaking From Port side ”2 Prolonged Blasts Followed By 2 Short Blasts”.
- If Overtaking From Starboard side “2 Prolonged Blasts Followed By 1 Short Blast”.
- If Agree 1 Prolonged Blast, 1 Short, 1 Prolonged & 1 Short Blast In That Order.
18. What Would You Do, If You Hear One Prolonged Blast Signal At The Bend Area ?
I Make A Sound 1 Prolonged Blast Signal As Answering Signal.
21. What Is The Meaning Of ISM-CODE & What Are The ISM Charters ?
- International Safety Management Code Is An International Standard Regulation On
Management Of Safe Ship Operations & Prevention Of Marine Pollution.
Content of ISM Code Is :
- General : Definitions, Objectives, Application, Functional Requirement of SMS.
- Safety & Environmental Protection Policy.
- Company Responsibilities & Authority.
- Designated Person Ashore (DPA) Is The Cornerstone Of Maintaining A Proper Safety Culture On A
Maritime Vessel. Companies Must Designate An Individual Who Will Ensure The Safe Operation Of Each
Vessel.
- Master’s Responsibility & Authority
- Resources & Personnel.
- Development Of Plans For Shipboard Operations.
- Emergency Preparedness.
- Reports & Analysis Of Nonconformities, Accidents, And Hazardous Occurrences.
- Maintenance Of The Ship & Equipment.
- Documentation.
- Company Verification, Review & Evaluation.
- Certification & Periodical Verification.
- Interim Certification
- Verification
- Forms Of The Certificate.
25. What Is The Meaning & Stages Of Passage Plan, Chart & Publication Catalogue ?
- Passage Planning Or Voyage Planning Is A Procedure To Develop A Complete Description
Of A Vessel's Voyage From Start To Finish..
- The Catalogue Of Admiralty Charts & Publications Is Published Every Year With Current
And Updated Editions Of Charts, However, If During The Year, The Weekly Notices To Mariner
Indicate Any New Editions Or New Charts, They Are To Be Inserted In The Chart Catalogue By
The Navigating Officer.
- 4 Stages Of Passage Planningi Is :
Appraisal All Relevant Information, Planning The Intended Voyage, Execution The Plan Taking
Account Of Prevailing Conditions, Monitoring The Vessel’s Progress Againts The Plan
Continuously.
- Abort Point By Passage Plan Is : The Position Beyond Which It Will Not Be Possible To
Return Other Than Proceed, Also Known As Point Of No Return. Factor To Be Considered
While Deciding To Abort Draft, Speed, Turning Circle, Dangerous Situation In Harbour, Non
Availability Of Tug/Berth, Machinery Malfunction Etc.
26. What Is The Signal Flag & Light Meaning I Have A Pilot On Board ?
The Signal Flag “H” And The Signal Light White With Red Light.
27. What Is The Signal Flag & Light Meaning That I Request Quarantine ?
The Signal Flag “Q” And The Signal Light Two White Light.
28. What Is The Signal Flag & Light Meaning I Have Dangerous Cargo ?
The Signal Flag “B” And The Signal Light Red Light
29. Describe The General Alarm Of Abandoning Ship, Man O.B And Fire Onboard ?
- Abandoning Ship : (Seven Short Blast & One Long Blast)
Direct Prooced To Muster Station Wear Lifejacket.
- Man Over Board : (Three Long Blast Shout Loudly)
“ Man Over Board ” Throw A Life Buoy And Report To Officer On Duty In The Bridge.
- Fire On Board : (One Short Blast & One Long Blast Continuously)
Immediately Report To Officer On Duty In The Bridge, Action According To MusterList.
EMERGENCY SITUATION : Collision, Man Overboard, Fire, Pollution, Leak & Sink,
Aground.
30. Explain About The Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP)?
The Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan Is A Prevention Plan Intended To Eliminate
Release Of Hazardous Material Into The Marine Environment.
List Of SOPEP : Oil Spill Dispersant, Sawdust, Rags, Absorbent Pads, Oil Kit Bags, Scoops,
Shovel, Brooms & Brushes, Buckets, Drums, Rubber Suits/Boots/Gloves, And Wilden Pump.
34. According SOLAS, How To Minimum Number Of Lifebuoys Provided On Vessel With
Leng 100 -150 Metre ?
- Cargo Ship : Less Than 100 M = 8 Pcs, 100 M– 150 M = 10 Pcs, 150 M -200 M =12 Pcs,
More Than 200 M = 14 Pcs.
- Ro-Ro Passengger Ship : Less Than 60 M = 8 Pcs , 60 M - 120 M = 12 Pcs,
120 M - 180 M = 18 Pcs, 180 M - 240 M = 24 Pcs, More Than 240 M = 32 Pcs
35. How Many Persen Lifebuoy Shall Be Provided With Self Igniting Light ?
At Least One Half Of The Total Lifebuoys Must Be Equipped With Self-Activated Lifebuoy
Lights, No Less Than Two Lifebuoys Must Be Equipped With A Self-Activated Smoke Signal.
37. How Many Number Of Fire Man Outfit Shall Be Available On Board ? Number
Of Fire Man Outfit Shall Be Available On Board Is Two (2).
38. Explain Criteria Of Inspection And Recharge Of Mechanic Type 45/135 Ltr Foam Fire
Extinguisher In The Engine Room ?
The Fire Extinguisher Checks Every Year And Every Four Years Shall Do Emission Test.
39. Explain Retention Criteria Of Spare Charge Of Potbale Fire Extinguisher By SOLAS
99/20 Amendments ?
The Spare Charges Should Be Kept On Board For 10 Sets Extinguisher Among The Total
Required Number Of Extingusiher On Board (For Handy Extinguisher 4.5–9 Ltr, Portable
Extinguisher 9–13.5 Ltr) & 50% Of Additional Extinguishers Capable Of Recharging On Board,
But It Is Not Necessary To Keep The Total Number Of Extinguisher More Than 60 Bottles.
43. What Different Types Of Extinguisher Are Used For Fighting Farious Types Of Fire ?
- Water : Class A (Paper, Wood, Clothes).
- Foam : Class B (Oil, Paint, Liquifiable Solids As Fats, And Waxes)
- Dry Powder : Class A,B,C.
- CO2 : Class A,B,C, Electric Fire.
44. What Is SELF CONTAINS BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA), How Many Should
On Board ?
SELF CONTAINS BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA) Is A Respiratory Aid Used By One
Person Contains Fresh Oxygen Packed In A Tube (Cylinder) Used By Firefighters When Taming
Flames, Capacity Cylinder 6-9 Liter And Pressure 150-300 Bar. Check Pressure Not Less Than
10%, Release Pressure To Red Area In The Indicator To Get Alarm. The Formula For Using
SCBA : Volume (Liter) X Pressure (Bar) : 40 Liter/Minute
Example : SCBA Capacity = 6 Ltr, Pressure = 200 Bar.
Answer : V X P : 40 = 6 X 200 : 40 =1200 : 40 = 30 Minute.
47. According Ship Store Safety Check List, What The Meaning Symbol “A, P” & R” ?
- The Meaning Of Symbol “A” Is Agreement
- The Meaning Of Symbol “P” Is Permission
- The Meaning Of Symbol “R” Is Re-Check
48. Explain In Detail What Different Of Muster Station And Muster List ?
- Muster Station Is A Place For The Crew To Gather Which Is Used In Times Of Emergency Or
Is Drilling A Lifeboat.
- Muster List Is A List Of Tasks That Must be Performed By Each Or Each Crew When Facing
An Emergency, So That When An Emergency Occurs The Crew Already Knows Their Duties.
49. What Is The Function Of Immersion Suit,Thermal Protective Aid,Anti Exposure S?
- Immersion Suit Is Used When Leaving The Ship, Protecting The User's Body From Frost
Bite/Cold When In Cold Water.
- Thermal Protective Aid Used To Restore Body Temperature That Had Dropped Due To
Extreme Weather (Cold), For Example After Raise Victims From Water. Two TPA In Each Lifeboat.
- Anti Exposure Suit Used To Protect The Wearer From An Extreme Environment & Specific
Use To Provide Thermal Insulation, Buoyancy & Complete Isolation From The Environment.
50. According The SOLAS, Whats The Interval Of Abandon Ship & Fire Fighting Drill In
Cargo Ship ?
The Interval Of Abandon Ship & Fire Fighting Drill In Cargo Ship Is Less Than One Month.
51. How Many Spare Charge Air Bottle, Cylinder Shall Be Provided For Each Requaired
Breathing Apparatus & Maintenance BA Compressor ?
Spare Charge For Air Bottle Is Two (2) Spare Charges And Two (2) Air Cylinder.
Maintenance BA Compressor Is Record Running Time Every Month & Check Oil Level Every 3
Months.
52. Whats The Check Point In Fire Hose Box To Prepare For Inspection By PSC ?
The Checkpoint Inspection By Psc Is Quantity Of Equipment Such As Fire Hose, Nozzle,
Coupling, Spanner, Leakage Of Hose, And Packing Condition.
53. What Is The Function Of Radar And Key Of EBL, VRM, RAIN, GAIN, PARALEL
INDEX ?
- Radar (Radio Detection & Ranging) Is A Navigation Tool That Can Detect Other Ships,
Buoys, Lands & Measure Their Barriers & Distance Using A Radio-Like System (Transmit/Rcvd).
- GAIN : Rotating Is Used To Adjust The Sensivity Of The Radar Receiver
- ANTI CLUTTER RAIN : Is Used To Reduce The Rain Clutter.
- ANTI CLUTTER SEA : Is Used To Reduce The Sea Clutter.
- EBL (Electronic Bearing Line) : Is Used To Measure The Bearing To A Target.
- VRM (Variabel Range Marker) : Is Used To Measure The Range To A Target.
- PI (Paralel Indexing ) : Is Useful Method Of Monitoring Cross Track Tendency In Both Poor
And Good Visibilty.
56. What The Meaning Of ECDIS, GPS, AIS, And ECHO SOUNDER ?
- Electronic Chart Display And Information System Is A Tool Whose Function And System Can
Provide Information About Navigation & It’s Use Is To Back Up Existing Equipment.
- Global Positioning System/GPS Is Electronic Navigation That Serves To Determine Latitude
And Longitude Position.
- Automatic Identification System/AIS Is An Automatic Tracking System On Ships That Can
Display Other Ships In The Icinity.
- Echo Sounder Is Instrument Used To Find Out The Depth Of A Body Of Water Or Of An
Object Below The Surface By Means Of Sound Waves.
57.What The Meaning Of SART & Where Is Located Onboard, How Will You Test It ?
Search & Rescue Transponder Is The Main Tool In GMDSS Which Serves To Help Find The
Location Of A Survival Craft Or A Ship In Distress, Located Is PortSide & Starboardside On
The Bridge. Test In Radio Room(Turn On)Come Close X BAND Radar To Get 12 Rings On
Radar.
58. What Are Type Of GMDSS Equipment Shall Be Self Test By Daily,Weekly & Monthly ?
- The Daily Test Are Done To Ensure That The DSC (VHF, MF, HF) Facility Is Functioning
Properly, This Test Is Done Without Emitting Outward Radiation.
- The Weekly Test Must Be Done By Sending Calls To Coast Stations, The Tested Tools Is DSC
(VHF, MF & HF DSC)
- The Monthly Test Of GMDSS Equipment Is EPIRB, SART, NAVTEX, TWO WAY VHF,
INMARSAT, AND GMDSS BATTERY.
59. How Minimum Two Way Radio VHF Radio Telephone Shall Be Provide For Ship 500
GRT And Upward ?
Two Way Radio VHF Radio Minimum Is Three (3) For Cargo And Passenger Ships With A
Size Greater Than Equal To 500 GT And Upward.
61. What The Meaning Of Plimsoll Mark, Draught & Air Draught ?
- Plimsoll Mark Is A Sign On The Hull Of A Ship To Limit The Maximum Draft Of A Ship For
The Safety & Security Of The Ship In Accordance With The Region In Which The Ship Is Sailing.
- Draught Is The Vertical Distance Between The Waterline And The Keel Of The Ship.
- Air Draught Is The Height From The Waterline To The Highest Point Of The Vessel.
65. According SOLAS, How Long Time Allowed From Hard to Port To Hard to Starboard
By Hand Steering ?
With A Full Ahead, Change The Position Of Hard To Starboard and Hard To Port, Should Not
Be More Than 28 °, And The Time It Takes To Change The Position From 20 Right To 20 Left Is
No More Than 60 Seconds, With An Engine Speed Of Half Ahead Or A Minimum Of 7 Knots.
70. What Kind Of Clock In The Bridge To Adjust All Ship’s Clock ?
The Kind Of Clock In The Bridge TO Adjust All Ship’s Clock Is Master Clock.
72. According The SOLAS Chapter 5, When The Ship’s Steering Shall Be Checked And
Tested By The Ship Crew?
The Steering Shall Be Checked & Tested By The Ship Crew Within 12 Hours Before Departure.
73. What Do Yo Say That Each One Mooring Rope Left For Leaving The Berth ?
The Each One Mooring Rope Left For Leaving The Berth Is Single Up.
79. How You Hand And Take Over Navigational Duties From Master ?
Take Over : Be Sure Fully Understand Abt Ship Condition & Able To Control Ship Safety.
Hand Over : Navigation, Condition And Engine.
80. What Are The Periodic Checks To Be Done During Your Navigation Watch ?
The Periodic Checks During Navigation Watch Is A Target In Visibilty, On Radar, Check
Position,Speed, Course, Nav Equipment And Other To Make Sure Ship In Safe Condition.
82. According To The Marpol Annex 5 Regulation 3 “Disposal Of Garbage Outside Special
Area”, How Many Nautical MileS From The Nearest Land To Dispose Into The Sea
Dunnage, Lining & Packing Materials Which Will Float Is Prohibited ?
25 Nutical Miles.
83. Explain Items Which Shall Confirm For Accident Prevention On Main Engine
Forward/Reserve Running Test Before Departure Within 12 Hours ?
- To Check Whether There Is Any Obstacle Near Ship’s Stern Such As Small Ship And Etc.
- To Check Whether Bunkering Or Fresh Water Supply Is Conducted.
- To Check Whether There Is Any Safety Accident Related With Cargo Work And Mooring
Ropes Or Gangway Ladder Is In Safe Or Not.
84. What Is The Meaning Of Man Overboard?
Man Overboard Is An Exclamation Given On Board When A Crew Member Or A Passenger
Falls Off The Ship Into The Water And Needs Immediate Rescue.
86. Explain In Detail Your Duties And Responsible Watch Keeping During Vessel
Anchorage ?
My Duties And Responsible Watch Keeping During Vessel Anchorage Is
- Check Position Every One Hour By Gps And Record In Deck Log Book,
- Monitoring Radar Any Time For Knowing That The Position Is Still A Safe Distance From
Other Ships.
- Looking Visually The Conditions Around The Ship, Distance With Other Ships, Weather
Conditions, Sea Conditions,
- Keeping Radio Communication With Other Ships And Coast Station, If There Is An
Emergency, Call Master To The Bridge Or Press Emergency General Alarm.
- Anchor Watches To Be Maintained Following The Masters's Orders. This should Include
Regular Inspection Of Lead And Weight On-Chain. The Safety Of The Vessel Is Upheld By
Ensuring That The Anchor Position Is Maintained, Other Vessels Maintain Their Position,
- Observing Traffic Entering And Leaving The Anchorage.
88. Explain In Detail Your Duties And Responsible Watch Keeping During Cargo
Operation Loading ?
My Duties And Responsible Watch Keeping During Cargo Operation Loading Is
- Monitoring Cargo Onboard Every Time, If There Is Damage, Immediately Notify The Lander
Or The Owner Of The Goods To Immediately Replace The Damaged Cargo, And
- Check All Lines (Tross & Spring).
89. What Are The Duties Of OFFICER On Watch When Pilot Is Onboard Ship ?
The Duties Of OFFICER On Watch When Pilot Is Onboard Ship Is :
- After Ushering In The Pilot, Once Pleasantries Have Been Exchanged With The Master, It Is
Generally The Pilot Who Goes To Instruct The Helmsman About The Course Of Action. Any
Specific Operational Requirement By The Pilot, So Long As The Master Approves, Is To Be
Provided.
- The OOW Should Be Observant Of The Helmsman. The Crew Might Be Overworked/
Fatigued In Which Case The OOW Should Ensure That There Is Somebody Else On Stand By To
Relieve Him.
- All The Important Navigational Marks Should Be Noted Down In The Ship Maneuvering Book
Correspondent To The Chart Or Otherwise.
- Ensure That The Pilot Duly Signs All The Required Forms. Needless To Say, It Is Also
Required To Get The Master’s Signature On All Of Them.
- The Position Of The Vessel Should Be Plotted On The Chart As Deemed Necessary By The
Master. If It Is More Than The OOW To Handle All At Once, He Can Always Designate The
Cadet To Plot The Position, If The Master Approves Of It.
- If The Vessel Is Proceeding To Berth At The Jetty, The OOW Is To Follow The Master’s
Instructions With Regard To The Maneuvering Speed And Such Other Orders. Relayed To The
Master By The Pilot, Those Orders Are Immensely Crucial To The Safe Berthing Of The Vessel.
The OOW Doesn’t Have To Be Concerned About The Stations Unnecessarily For That Aspect Is
Duly Taken Care Of.
90. When Should Officer On Watch (OOW) Call The Ship’s Master?
Wherein The Officer On Watch Should Call The Ship’s Master :
- Danger To The Ship Because Of Traffic Or Movement Of Other Ships.
- Danger To Ship’s Stability Because Of Heavy Weather.
- Malfunctioning Of Alarms Or Signalling Equipment.
- On Encountering Restricted Visibility.
- Difficulty In Maintaining A Proper Course.
- Breakdown Of Propulsion System, Steering Gear, Or Machinery.
- Malfunctioning Of Radio Equipment.
- During Manoeuvring.
- On Sighting Land Or Navigation Mark That Can Turn Out To Be Dangerous.
- Breakdown Of Essential Navigational Equipment.
- On Encountering Navigational Hazards Such As Rocks, Icebergs, 0r Shipwrecks.
- Failure To Sight Land or Navigation Mark.
- Sudden Change In Sounding Or Readings At Inappropriate Time
- On Encountering Suspicious Ship Or Boat Heading Towards The Ship.
- On Receiving Emergency Or Important Message From Nearby Port Or Ship.
- On Encountering Any Suspicious floating Object In Piracy Affected Area
93. Explain About Items Which The Prior Of Officer To Sailing Confirm At Bridge ?
List Of Equipments To Be Tested On The Bridge Is : Whistle, General Alarm, Navigation
Light , Alarm Signal Light . Hard Over Test : Main Gyro Compass, Repeater, Course
Recorder, Engine Telegraph, Main Engine, Bow Thruster, Radar, Satelite Navigator, Echo
Sounder, Speed Log, AIS Data, VHF, Walkie Talkie.
- Synchronize Bridge Clocks With Chronometer And Test Communication System Between The
Bridge And Engine Room.
- Test Whistle, General Alarm, Navigation Light Incluiding Alarm System) And Signal Light.
- Test The Operation Of Steering Gear And Confirm The Timing Port To Starboad And
Starboad To Port In 28 Second, The Rudder IndicatorIs Coincided With The Rudder Angle
Indicator Or Not, Check The Alarm System.
- Check The Synchronizing Betwen The Main Gyro & All Repeaters & Operation Of Recorder.
- Check The Emergency Batteries.
- Test The Operation Of The Engine Telegraph, Main Engine And Bow Thruster.
- Test/Inspection The RADAR, Satelite Navigator, Echosounder, And Speed Log.
- Input AIS data Of Ship’s Information/Destination, ETA, DRAUGHT, Etc.
- Test The Operation Of The VHF Radio And Walkie Talkie (Including Battery).
- Prepare The Binoculars, Flashlights And DayLight Signal.
- Check The Relevant Charts And Nautical Publications.
- Check Whether Any Crew Doses An Alcohol A Drug Or Not.
REGULASI 3 - DEFINISI :
Apa Yang Di Maksud Dengan Anti Exposure Suit ?
Anti-Exposure Suit Adalah Pakaian Pelindung Yang Dirancang Untuk Digunakan Oleh Kru
Kapal Penyelamat Dan Pihak Sistem Evakuasi Laut.
REGULASI 6 - KOMUNIKASI :
Berapakah Jumlah Two Way VHF Di Atas Kapal ?
1. Minimal 3 Untuk Kapal Kargo Maupun Penumpang Yang Berukuran Lebih Dari 500 GT.
2. Minimal 2 Untuk Kapal Cargo Maupun Penumpang Yang Berukuran Lebih Dari 300 GT Tapi
Kurang Dari 500 GT.
Berapakah Jumlah Search And Rescue Locating Devices Diatas Kapal ? Setidaknya
Satu Perangkat Pencarian Diletakkan Di Setiap Sisi Kapal Penumpang Dan Kapal Kargo
Seberat 500 Ton Keatas.
Berapa Jumlah Rocket Parachute Signal Di Atas Kapal & Dimana Letaknya ? Jumlah
Rocket Parachute Signal Diatas Kapal Minimal Ada 12 Buah Di Letakkan Di Anjungan Dan 4
Buah Diletakkan Di Sekoci Kapal.
Apa Yang Dilakukan Ketika Crew Sudah Berkumpul Di Muster Station Untuk Abandon
Ship Drill ?
1. Pastikan Mereka Tahu Tugas Yang Sesuai Dengan Muster List
2. Lakukan Pengecekan Anggota
3. Lakukan Pengecekan Lifejacket
4. Dalam Drill Perlu Di Lakukan Lifeboat Lowering Pada Lifeboat)
5. Cobalah Engine Di Start Dan Dioperasikan
6. Pengoperasian Davits Yang Digunakan Untuk Meluncurkan Liferafts.
Bagaimana Dengan Service Liferaft, Inflatable Lifejacket, Dan Marine Evacuation System
?
1. Intervalnya Adalah 12 Bulan Terhitung Tanggal Terakhir Service, Jika Ada Kendala Bisa 17
Bulan.
2. Hal Ini Sama Juga Seperti Hydrostatic Release Unit Jangka Waktunya 12-17 Bulan
3. Catatan : Untuk Setiap Tempat LSA Harus Di Beri Tanda Berdasarkan Label Dari IMO
4. David Launched Liferaft Automatic Service Nya 5 Tahun Sekali.