Certs &Docs
Validity/ inspection schedule of the IOPP
not to exceed 5 years with annual surveys +/- 3 months of certificates anniversary
What tragedy led to the creation of SOLAS
the sinking of the TITANIC
Part ___ of STCW is recommended guidance
B
_____ is a control mechanism that ensures discharge is stopped when the oil content of the effluent exceeds 15 PPM
Automatic Stopping Device
Name at least 5 of the components of the GMDSS suite
VHF Radio, MF/HF Radio, DSC, NAVTEX Receiver, INMARSAT C, EPIRB, SART
Cargo Ship Safety Certificate takes place of these certificates
CSSR, CSSE, CSSC
What is chapter IV of SOLAS
Radio Communications
What two drills are extremely important to ensure the safety of the seafarers
Fire drill
Abandon ship drill
What are the ship size requirements to have OWS equipment on board in accordance with MARPOL
150 GT and over (Tankers)
400 GT and over (all others)
What frequency does an EPIRB operate on
406 MHz
The Safety Management Certificate is issued to
The ship
The US has only ratified SOLAS __
74
What is the intent of STCW
to ensure an international standard of competencies for the worlds merchant mariners
Instead of a Coast Guard approval number, ships may have this type of approval for their OWS
IMO (MEPC) approval number
up to approximately how many miles from shore is SEA AREA A2
150NM
Expiration of the Continuous Synopsis Record
NEVER!!
What two types of applicability are found in SOLAS
All Ships
Keel Laid Date
What document mandates the manning level requirements for a particular vessel
Minimum safe manning document
The basic principle of oil/water separation is
Specific Gravity
What does GMDSS stand for
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
Safety Radio Certificate applicability
Cargo ships 300GT and above
What does the "A" stand for in Resolution. A.119(30)
Assembly
How long can a mariner sail for without a flag state endorsement
3 months (as long as the mariner has an application for an endorsement on file with the Flag State)
An OWS exam should be expanded when
A deficiency is encountered
What are the three maintenance options available for GMDSS
Duplication of equipment
Shore-based maintenance
At-sea maintenance