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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]

What to expect as a deck cadet during joining of 1st vessel?

1. Objective

5. Monitoring

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]

Q1) What is the purpose of investigating incidents and using the knowledge gained from the investigation? Select the ONE best answer.
A) A reduction, or even elimination of such incidents in the future

Q2) What type of evidence is provided by photographs, certificates, log-book entries, and maintenance records?
A) Documentary evidence

Q3) Which…[Read more]

Introduced by the IMO to reduce the GreenHouse Gas (GHG) emissions of ships. The EEXI is a measure related to the technical design of a ship. Ships have to attain EEXI approval once in a lifetime, by the first periodical survey in 2023 at the latest.

The required EEXI value is determined by the ship type, the ship’s capacity and principle of…[Read more]

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]