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Q1: According to the video, the foundation of maritime safety is teaching crew members the proper or preferred way of performing tasks.
A: True

Q2: The foundation of behaviour based safety is to change how we think before we perform tasks.
A: True

Q3: Behaviour based safety encourages punishment when unsafe behaviours are performed.
A:…[Read more]

Q1: What is the main reason that IMO DCS and EU MRV were introduced?
A: To calculate CO2 emissions from large vessels.

Q2: Which of the following are required from the ship by the IMO’s Data Collection System (DCS)?
A: The Ship’s IMO number, Hours Underway, Fuel oil consumption (by fuel oil type), Distance travelled

Q3: Who verifies the…[Read more]

Q1: Which of the following was one of the important findings in the report into the Exxon Valdez accident?
A: Prevention is the first line of defence.

Q2: Which of the following describes one of the main problems experienced when dealing with the oil spilled from the Exxon Valdez?
A: Government and industry response plans proved to be unable to…[Read more]

Q1: Do all companies have to follow ISO 14001? Select the ONE correct answer.
A: No

Q2: Is it true that a company having ISO 14001 certification must have a documented environmental policy?
A: Yes

Q3: ISO 14001 uses the term ‘life-cycle’. What does this mean? Select the ONE best answer.
A: All the stages of a product or service from getting the…[Read more]

Q1: Which one of the following best describes the discharges controlled by the Vessel General Permit (VGP)?
A: 27 specific types of discharge

Q2: Which of the following was the main reason for the Vessel General Permit (VGP) being introduced in 2008?
A: Pollution from ships was found to have increased rapidly

Q3: Which one of the following best…[Read more]

Concepts explanation

The biggest misconception is the “flame” originates from outside of the Flame-proof equipment, and the equipment is specially designated to prevent it from catching fire (or explode). It’s the other way round actually.

Ex “d” = Flame-proof, which means the housing will contain the flame without allowing the flame to escape…[Read more]

This post assumes the fire alarm has been raised and all crew has mustered and accounted for.

– Start the Emergency Generator, if not yet started.
– Stop Main Engine and all Diesel Generators. As needed, activate Quick Closing Valves for Oil Tanks and the engines, activate Emergency Stop for pumps.
– Stop Engine Room Ventilation Blower motors,…[Read more]

Well this is what worked for me, hope it may help you too.

1. Study focus
[ ] Recent oral questions (I can’t share link to the WhatsApp/Telegram groups sorry)
[ ] Organise notebooks according to topics
A) Pure drawings
B) Machineries information such as working principle, inspection procedure etc. (inclusive of drawings where relevant)…[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.