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What is MLC and what is it for?
Maritime Labour Convention - an international labour convention that establishes minimum standards for the working and living conditions of seafarers
Who is our crew representative onboard?
Seaton
How many life rings are onboard?
10
True or false: we are most commonly operating at MARSEC Level 2.
False. We are most commonly operating at MARSEC Level 1.
You are in laundry, and you hear a loud explosion in the forward bow thruster space. Where would you grab a fire extinguisher from, and where is your nearest emergency escape?
Outside the laundry room door and it leads to outside the crew mess fridge.
What is MARPOL and what is it's purpose?
The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL). MARPOL's goal is to limit pollution from ships by reducing the possibility of accidents and restricting operational pollution.
Who is our safety officer onboard?
Suzie
Where is the fire main isolation valve located?
Safety locker.
List 3 security precautions that we take as crew on a day to day basis.
CCTV
Alongside/Anchor Rounds
Swiped on
Locking doors
You are tasked to go up the mast to complete a job. What is the first thing you must do?
Submit a permit to work
What is SOLAS?
SOLAS stands for the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, an international treaty that sets minimum safety standards for merchant ships.
Who is our DPA and where do we find his/her contact info?
Jonathan Porritt, posted in the crew mess.
Location of Epirbs onboard?
Bridge Grab bag & Float free located on the Mast
What is ISM?
the International Safety Management (ISM) Code, which is an international standard developed to ensure the safe management and operation of ships at sea, as well as the prevention of marine pollution.
You are awoken at 3am to the smell of smoke wafting into your cabin. What are 5 ways to notify the crew of an emergency?
Shouting
Radio
Hitting a call point
Sounding the general alarm
Intercom system on internal phones
What is STCW?
International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers
Who is our security officer onboard?
Suzie
Describe our minimum rest hour requirements for crew per week and per month.
Crew members must have at least 10 hours of rest within a 24-hour period.
● Rest periods must be divided into no more than two periods, one of which must be at least 6 hours long. Weekly Rest:
● Crew members should have at least 77 hours of rest in a 7-day period.
At MARSEC level 1, what percent of visitors/contractors need to be searched before coming onboard?
5%
We have just received the order to abandon ship from Captain Boff, and you are told to launch the life rafts. Describe the steps that must be taken to accomplish this successfully.
1. Recruit assistance
2. Disconnect connection point on life raft and use boat hook to push open hatch.
3. Disconnect painter, have a crew member stationed on the below deck and lower the painter.
4. Once painter is tied off and secure at MD Bollard Embarkation we can then launch the life raft.
5. Once in water give sharp tug to inflate life raft.
What is ISPS and what is it's purpose?
International Ship and Port Facility Security Code. It is a set of security measures developed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to enhance the safety and security of ships and port facilities against potential threats, such as terrorism or piracy.
Who is our company security officer (CSO)?
Jonathan Porritt
Name the 5 areas of the boat that have manual high fog releases.
● Mooring Bay
● Fore Peak
● Tender Bay
● Engine Room
● Galley
Name 2 key points of ISPS
• Detects and deter security threats.
• Establish roles and responsibilities for all parties involved in maritime security.
• Ensure the early and efficient exchange of security - related information.
• Ensure adequate security measures are in place.
You are doing your morning watch round and clearly see oil coming from our vessel. What are the 3 initial steps you would take, and under what MARPOL annex does this fall under?
1. raise the alarm
2. muster
3. retrieve the sopep kit from AC4
MARPOL Annex 1