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Q. 271) Manouvering information on ship ? contents of maneuvering booklet ?
X
Pilot card
1Ships details
2Draft / displacement / dead weight / anchor chains
3Ships dimensions
4Engine rpm and speed ( loaded & ballast )
5Steering particulars
6Bridge equipments status
Wheel house poster
Manoeuvring booklet
1.General description
2.Maneuvering characteristics in deep water
3.Stopping and speed control characteristics in deep water
4.Manouvering characteristic in shallow water
5.Maneuvering characteristic in wind
6.Maneuvering characteristic at low speed
7.Additional information
Q. 272) Securing methods of grain ?
XSaucering / over stowing / shifting boards / wire mesh / bundling of bushilk grain / strapping or lashing
Q. 273) Ism duties of master and how will you implement and motivate ism.
XDuties :- Implement/ periodically review / verify / issue order / motivate & report NC’s
Implement : - Training / Drill / Educating / Exercise / Questioning
Motivate : - Training / Drill / Educating / Exercise / Questioning and giving pep talk about safety being in their own interest
Q. 274) Stability req for contr ships
XMinimum stability criteria for Container ships
The area under GZ curve should not be less than 0.009/C m-r up to an angle of heel of 30 degrees.
The area under GZ curve should not be less than 0.016/C m-r up to an angle of heel of 40 degrees or angle of flooding (angle at which the lower edges of any openings in the hull, superstructures or deck houses, being openings which cannot be closed water tight are immersed) whichever is lower.
The area of GZ curve between 30 degrees and 40 degrees should not be less than 0.006/C m-r.
The righting lever shall be at least 0.033/C m at an angle of heal equal to or greater than 30 degrees.
The maximum GZ should be 0.042/C m.
The total area under the righting lever curve (GZ curve) up to the angle of flooding should not be less then 0.029/C m-r.
In the stability criteria, C to be calculated as follows:
C = dD'/Bm2(d/KG) X (CB/CW)2 X (100/L)
Q. 275) Ais annual survey what is latest amendment ?
XSOLAS Chapter V regulation 18.9 “The automatic identification system (AIS) shall be subjected to an annual test. The test shall be conducted by an approved surveyor or an approved testing or servicing facility. The test shall verify the correct programming of the ship static information, correct data exchange with connected sensors as well as verifying the radio performance by radio frequency measurement and on-air test using, e.g., a Vessel Traffic Service (VTS). A copy of the test report shall be retained on board the ship.†The date on which the annual testing of AIS enters into force is 1 July 2012, and the tests may be carried out in connection with the ship’s annual safety radio (CRC) or safety equipment (CEC) survey.
Q. 276) What is 'persistent oil ' ?
XIn the definition adopted by the IOPC Fund, persistent oils are actually defined by describing what is meant by non-persistent oil: Oil other than non persistent is persistent.
“non-persistent oil is oil which, at the time of shipment,consists of hydrocarbon fractions,
(a) at least 50% of which, by volume, distils at a temperature of 340°C (645°F).
(b) at least 95% of which, by volume, distils at a temperature of 370°C (700°F);
Q. 277) Meaning of a100
X100- assigned to all ships considered suitable for sea going service
A- constructed or accepted into the class as per the rules
Q. 278) Marine casualty ? shipping casualty ? marine incident ? - reporting requirements
XReporting to be done as per the code for the investigation of marine causality and incidents.(Imo resolution)
Marine incident means an occurrence or event being caused by, or in connection with, the operations
of a ship by which the ship or any person is imperiled, or as a result of which serious damage to the ship or structure or the environment might be caused.
Marine casualty means an event that has resulted in any of the following:
1 the death of, or serious injury to, a person that is caused by, or in connection with, the operations of a ship;
2 the loss of a person from a ship that is caused by, or in connection with, the operations of a ship; o
3 the loss, presumed loss or abandonment of a ship;
4 material damage to a ship;
5 the stranding or disabling of a ship, or the involvement of a ship in a collision;
6 material damage being caused by, or in connection with, the operation of a ship;
7 damage to the environment brought about by the damage of a ship or ships being caused by,
or in connection with, the operations of a ship or ships.
the Director General of Shipping and Secretary to the Govt. of India, hereby, directs all the Indian Shipping companies and recruiting agents of the Indian seafarers to ensure that all instances of marine casualties/incidents involving Indian nationals on board Indian and foreign flag vessels are reported to the Directorate General of Shipping in the enclosed format within 48 hours from the time of occurrence of the incident and the information to be forwarded to the Directorate on fax(91-22-2613655) and E-mail: dgship@dgshipping.com A copy of the report shall also be forwarded to ISPS Communication Centre which is accessible 24 hours X 7 days on fax No.91-22-22613636 and e-mail
dgcommcentre@satyammail.net and dgcommcentre@vsnl.net .
Further, a detailed report of the incident to be forwarded to the Directorate, giving the details on the
casualty/incident, progress of investigation, details on the information given to the next of kin of the affected seafarer and details of the action taken by the company to assist affected seafarer and the family in the format enclosed herewith.
Also, a copy of the investigation report into the marine casualty to be obtained from the respective flag state or the coastal state within whose territorial waters the casualty has occurred and is to be submitted to the Directorate immediately.
As per MS act
Shipping causality means an event that as resulted in any loss of life/loss or damage to a Indian ship or any other ship in Indian waters.Need to reported immediately upon arrival in india to the appointed officer by central govt
Q. 279) Why is PSC essential when you flag state inspections ?
XPort State Control (PSC) is the control through inspection of foreign ships by a Coastal State in its ports. This control is exercised for the purpose of verifying that:
1. The condition of the ship and its equipment comply with the requirements of certain international maritime conventions and
2. the ship is manned and operated in compliance with applicable international laws. The Flag State has been given the primary responsibility for ensuring that a ship flying their flag should be equipped, operated, maintained and manned in accordance with international maritime conventions.
3. Also the main purpose is to eliminate sub standard ships as a result of ships under Flag of Convinience.
Q. 280) A 25 year oldforeign flagged tanker wants to enter an indian port ? what are the requirements ?
XANY FOREIGN VESSEL MORE THAN 300GT TO HAVE VALID INSURANCE COVERAGE AGAINST MARITIME CLAIMS
OIL / CHEMICAL > 20YRS
DRY/BULK/PASSENGER > 25YRS
GAS TANKERS >30 YRS
NEED TO BE CLASSED UNDER A CLASS WHO IS IACS MEMBER OR UNDER THE ORGANISATION RECOGNISED BY THE INDIAN GOVT AGENTS NEED TO SUBMIT INSURANCE COPY AND CERT OF CLASS COPY TO THE PORT ATLEAST 48 HRS PRIOR ENTRY.
OPERATOR NEED TO SUBMIT A DECLARATION THAT THE AGENTS APPOINTED WILL BE VALID FROM THE TIME OF ENTRY TO TIME OF EXIT AND THE ALL THE DETAILS FURNISHED IS TRUE.
INSURANCE COPY TO BE VALID AT ALL TIMES DURING HER STAY AT THE PORT
