Activity

Frequency:
Ships less than 15 years of age, intervals at least twice in a 5-year period. In between surveys cannot exceed 36 months.

Items to check:
•Condition of underwater hull
– Welding seams and butts
– Deformation assessment (Buckling, deflection etc.)
– Coating/ Cathodic Protection (Corrosion, wastage of anodes etc.)
– Appendices (Bilge k…[Read more]

Date: 13th Dec 2022
Examiners: 4 person panel

Capt Loo:
1. As a C/O, what do you check for loadline survey?
2. During construction survey, what do you check for?
3. Candidate mentioned ‘Anti-fouling’ thus anti-fouling questions were asked.
4. Where do you paint anti-fouling paint?
5. What certificate is onboard concerning anti-fouling?
6. As a…[Read more]

CHIEF OFFICER INTERVIEW FOR BULK/MULTI-PURPOSE VESSEL

1. CANDIDATE INFORMATION
– Self introduction (if requested)

2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE ON ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY
A) Duties and responsibilities:
– Awareness and understanding
– Crew management
i) Large difference between 2/O and C/O when it comes to man-management. What’s the MLC Work/…[Read more]

Compilation of several websites that offers free reference for commercial and operational shipping terms.

The following is accurate as of Feb 2023, based on email from MPA.

Below are the steps to proceed with revalidation of your COC

Submit online application. The documents required can be found from the website. I have also attached our circular on meeting requirements for STCW 2010 so as to revalidate COC for 5 years.
a) For revalidating Deck…[Read more]