2ND MATE EXAM ORAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - LATEST QUESTIONS | Page 74

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1) Inform to the Master

2) If the 2nd gyrocompass is available, activate it. Otherwise, following measures to be taken.

3) Change over to Hand steering for steering with magnetic compass with applying Compass deviation value with Deviation curve and observation, or to TMC (Transmitting Magnetic Compass) Autopilot, where fitted.

4) Consider effect on other navigational and communication equipment which have a gyro feed especially Radar/ ARPA and ECDIS and enter headings manually.

5) Plot positions more frequently to confirm course made good and accordingly allow correction to course steered. In coastal waters, make good use of parallel indexing technique to keep vessel on charted track.
Also secure True course run (Course made good) by plotting GPS position and verify with Heading of Magnetic compass.

6) Reduce speed if considered necessary.

7) In the meantime, to check Instruction Manual for troubleshooting guide.

8) Inform to the office, to enable to arrange repair at next port

9) Caution pilots at next port, about Gyro unavailability.  

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yes,
1. the weight of the grain cargo should not exceed 1/3rd of the dwt.
2. all grain surfaces in filled compartments must be restrained by a centreline division extending for the full length of the compartment from the underside of the deck or hatch covers to a depth below the deck line equal to b/8 or 2.4m whichever is greater. alternatively sacering or bundling may be used except for linseed
3. all free grain surfaces in partly filled compartments must be trimmed level and securing by overstowing, strapping or lashing or by wire mesh
4. all hatch covers to tween decks must be in place and battened
5. gm(F) should not be less than 0.3
6. Master should demonstrate that ship complies with this