STCW

Question 1

The Manilla Amendments were effective as of 1 January 2012. The most significant amendments are:
(list 6)

Answer 1

1. New hours of rest for seafarers
2. New grades of certificates of competence for able seaman in both DECK and ENGINE
3. New and updated training, refresher requirements
4. Mandatory Security training PSDS
5. Additional Medical Standards
6. Specific alcohol limits in blood and breath.

Question 2

The STCW Code stipulates that watch-keeping personnel must take mandatory rest periods

Answer 2

minimum 10 hrs in any 24 hr period
min 77 hrs in any 7 days period

divided into no more than 2 periods. one of which > 6 hrs. intervals between rest <14 hrs

Question 3

OOW Primary Duties under the STCW CODE

(3)

Answer 3

1. Watch keeping
2. Navigation
3. GMDSS radio watch keeping

Question 4

Under the STCW Code, the OOW is….

Answer 4

The masters representative.
At all times:
- safe navigation of ship
- complying with COLREGs.

Question 5

Under the STCW code; As the master’s representative
(3)

Answer 5

-OOW is in charge of the bridge and bridge team until properly relieved.
-Stays in compliance with SOPs and Masters standing orders
-Ensures bridge watch manning levels are at all times at a safe number

Question 6

You see a vessel aground. What are your actions?

Answer 6

• Engines on ‘stand by’. If necessary take all way off.
• Inform Master
• Chart Assessment
• Echo Sounder. UKC?
• Look outs
  -Engage hand steering
  -Comms w/ Vessel aground. Draught and Time?
  -Assess extent of shoal the vessel has run aground

Question 7

When can you be a sole lookout?

Answer 7

Clear daylight conditions
Masters approval
-state of weather
-visibility
-traffic density
-proximity of dangers to navigation
-TSS?
-Design and layout of bridge
-Arcs of visibility
-Radar equipment fitted + limitations
-GMDSS operation
-Logs and chart corrections
-routine testing + maintenance of bridge equipment

Assistance must be immediately available to be in the bridge when required.

Question 8

The Officer of the navigational watch shall: MGN 315
(list 5)

Answer 8

1. keep watch on Bridge + not to leave bridge until properly relived by appropriate officer
2. Responsible for navigation even when Master is in bridge unless he says he has the con.
3. Inform master if in any doubt of safety.
4. Maintain logs
5. Regularly fix position

Other:
-Radar should be available at all times
-Vessels position, speed and course checked.

Question 9

Handing Over the Watch the OOW shall: MGN 315

Answer 9

-ensure members of relieving watch are fully capable of performing their duties
-ensure vision of relieving watch is fully adjusted to light conditions
-ensure that all standing orders and Masters night orders are fully understood.

Question 10

The OOW shall not hand over the watch: MGN 315

Answer 10

-if believed that relieving officer is not capable of carrying out watch keeping duties effectively. INFORM Master

-when a manoeuvre is in progress.

Question 11

Taking over the watch the relieving officer shall: MGN 315
(list 6)

Answer 11

1. verify vessels position. (estimated or true)
2. confirm vessels intended track, course and speed.
3. note any expected dangers to navigation.
4. manning of E/R?
5. note status of all bridge equipment
6. aware of other vessels in vicinity

Other:
-give watchkeeping personnel instructions and info for keeping a safe watch.
-note settings of bridge / engine controls
- aware of tides, currents, weather, visibility and their effect.
-note errors in gyro and mag compasses

Question 12

Actions in Restricted Visibility…
MGN 315
(list 6)

Answer 12

1. COMPLY with the COLREGs
   (lookout, fog signals, safe speed, engines ready)
2. Inform Master
3. post look outs
4. exhibit Nav lights
5. operate and use radar
6. engage hand steering

Question 13

Who wrote the Bridge Procedures Guide?

Answer 13

International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)

Question 14

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is the principal international trade association for…

Answer 14

ship owners and companies

Question 15

The ICS promotes:

Answer 15

-Promotes
interest of shipowners and companies in all matters of shipping policy and operations.

-Promotes
industry guidance on best operating practice. (BPG)

Question 16

Duties of the OOW prior to proceeding to sea
(list 5)

Answer 16

1. Hatches/watertight doors/portholes closed (watertight integrity)
2. Cranes and tenders secured
3. All crew and passengers on board
4. Muster lists posted and correct
5. Latest weather forecast obtained

-Navigation bridge should be ready
-Steering gear test within 12 hrs departure
-Gyro compass should be running 6-12 hrs
-Departure draughts taken
-GMDSS equipment checked
-Anchors cleared and ready
-Search for stowaways

Question 17

Preparation for getting underway, critical items
(5)

Answer 17

1. Engine & Steering Checks
2. Watertight integrity
3. Passage plan checked
4. Bridge Equipment checked
   - Radar + Compass
5. LSA items checked

Question 18

The Anchor Plan
(list 5)

Answer 18

1. weather forecast obtained
2. provides good shelter
3. good holding ground + free of underwater obstructions (submarine cables?!)
4. intended anchoring position and available swing room
5. state of tide

Other:
- depth of water at both HW and LW
- ships course and speed of approach
- When to engage hand steering
- clear of traffic
- position of anchor at point of release
- amount of cable to pay out
- position monitoring conditions confirmed

Question 19

OOW duties at Anchor
(list 5)

Answer 19

1. Anchor lights - night, Anchor ball - day
2. GMDSS radio watch
3. Sound signals in Res Vis.
4. Steps to detect dragging anchor
5. Call master if vessel is in danger

Other:

-second anchor ready to let go?
-observe all boats arriving and leaving ship
-record in logbook: UKC, amount of cable out, arrival draught, nature of seabed, anchor bearings or transit bearings to check position

Question 20

OOW duties in Port, Berthed
(list 5)

Answer 20

1. ISPS + Gangway watch
2. Logbook entries
3. Moorings properly attended
4. Deck lights On/off at dusk and dawn
5. Carry out fire patrols.

Question 21

Calling the Master. give 6 examples

Answer 21

when there is concern about the safety of the ship. done early enough to allow the Master sufficient time to understand and respond effectively to the situation.

1. restricted vis
2. traffic conditions causing concern
3. distress alert received or sighted
4. heavy weather
5. emergency situation
6. engine problems

Question 22

Safe Manning. Explain

Answer 22

Approved by the MCA, issue safe manning document.

• considers ship safely manned if:
  the crew includes sufficient officers and ratings with appropriate skills and experience to ensure they can operate the ship safely. (watches, mooring ops, fire ops)

Question 23

How do we get a safe manning document?

Answer 23

Company submit to MCA proposals:
Number and grades of personnel that should be carried for the safe operation of the ship.

Question 24

Who needs a Safe Manning Document?

Answer 24

Vessels of 500GT and over