Q2: Which one of the following best describes why MARPOL requires ships to maintain an oil record book?
A: To provide the authorities with a record of the handling of…[Read more]

Q2: What is the definition of “consequence”?
A: The outcome of an accident

Q3: Risk estimation is?
A: Rating likelihood and consequence

Q4: What is the first step in a risk assessment?
A: Risk identification

Q5: How many percent of all accidents can be…[Read more]

Q: What is the purpose of the classification of dangerous goods?
A: To group dangerous goods into the most predominant hazards they present

Q: Which of the following best describes dangerous goods?
A: Any materials of items with hazardous…[Read more]

As a junior engineer,

1. Immediately inform Second Engineer and Chief Engineer.
A) Chief Engineer and Captain will inform the ship managers, and liaise with the port and agent for shore disposal of the bilge water.

2. Check engine room for source of water contributing to…[Read more]

David and Rui, Oct 2024
1. Bilge system
A) Bilge well high level, started bilge pump but bilge well level is not reducing.
2. MPA’s 8 RO
3. IMO conventions

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

– 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]

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]

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]

Notations: +100A1, Bulk Carrier, Enhanced Survey Program (ESP), LI Shipright Ship Emergency Response Service (SERS), Unmanned Machinery Space (UMS), Lloyd’s Machinery Certificate (LMC), Screwshaft Condition Monitoring (SCM)

Annual Survey

For bulk carriers, the following requirements are also…[Read more]

Commercial
Baltic Exchange – Shipping Glossary

Legislation, general
Cayman Islands Shipping Registry – Glossary

Unknown examiner (Motor)
1. Bilge system – went through line tracing, emergency bilge (mentioning highest capacity pump), what to do when there’s flooding
2. Boiler – gauge glass blowdown, what to do when boiler is over-pressurised
3. Pumps – what kind of pump is bilge pump, how to tell non-return valve from other…[Read more]

Sailing is one of the very rare jobs where there’s always a stretch of leave to *not work* between contracts, and might be worth taking advantage of that.

Highly recommended activities!
Low budget:
– Being a homebody
– Exercising (useful for job)
– Cooking (useful when onboard cook isn’t matching your…[Read more]

1) What are some high paying shore jobs if we want to transit to shore after attaining CoC 1?

2) What are the requirements for said jobs?

3) What are the salaries like for said jobs?

SkillsFuture Sea Transport Career Map

First off, the answers may vary depending on the individual’s rank and experience, and holding a CoC 1 does not equate…[Read more]

Pro tip: As STCW Safety short courses are very popular and limited slots get reserved early, you might have to wait quite a while for the next run. Please read up on Short Courses requirements and register for your slot as soon as possible…[Read more]

– A passport valid for travel to the United States with a validity date at least six months beyond the applicant’s intended period of stay in the United States.
– Interview appointment letter
– DS-160 confirmation page
– Hard copy of U.S. Visa-size photo. They need this to use in the visa.
– Relevant documents…[Read more]

1. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE ON ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY
A) Duties and responsibilities:
– Awareness and understanding
– Crew management
– Administrative management
– Regulations and policies (ISM, ISPS, MARPOL etc)
– Vessel PMS

B) GENERAL TECHNICAL ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE
– Main Engine and Aux Engine: Routine maintenance, overhauling, related…[Read more]

This post will cover preparations for drydocking until entering.
Shipyard departments: Carpentry, Electrical, Hull, Marine, Mechanical, Piping, Electrical, Steel, Support service

1. Repair Specifications (AKA “Docking Specs” etc)
Intro: This is a collection of jobs to be done by the shipyard, and usually…[Read more]

What are the plans that you will prepare prior to a docking survey? Contents of capacity plan.

10- Docking Plan, Plug Plan, General Arrangement, Shell Expansion, tank arrangement, Load Density Plans, Rigging Plan, capacity plan,
Fire Arrangement Plan, CO2 Plan,

3- stability booklet, repair list, certificates for…[Read more]

Q4. (b) Illustrate two defects which can show up on a compression card.

Q4. (c) How is cylinder power balance checked on a higher-speed engine?

Q3. (b) State why is never achieved in practice.

Q3. (c) Describe how power balance between cylinders of a medium-speed engine is improved.

Q3. (d) Describe how power balance in a slow-speed engine is improved.

Q2. (b) Sketch a bottom end bolt of suitable design.

Q2. (c) Explain how good design reduces possibility of failure.

Q2. (d) State how the possibility of failure is reduced by good maintenance.

Minimum 3mm rubber mat (approved and certified) in front as well as back of switchboard.
Dead front-end switchboard.
Insulated door handles (Ebonite)
Panel doors are also earthed.
Can’t open door, if breaker is closed.
No pipeline to pass in vicinity.
Minimum 1m free air surrounding switchboard.
Short circuit protection (ACB g…[Read more]

What is Power Factor? What is Leading & Lagging Power factor ? Power Factor Correction Methods

Definition of “caustic”: Strong corrosive alkaline

Chemical formula:

NA2CO3 = Sodium…[Read more]

So how come it’s possible for boiler steam pressure to…[Read more]

1. Try to focus more on holding the conversation confidently with the examiner. Which also means concentrate less on thinking is the answer right or wrong.
2. When going for COC 5, the prior experience is just Engine Cadet so the amount of knowledge and experience will naturally be limited. When answering, it’s good…[Read more]

WHAT IS “Good” insulation?
Every electric wire in your plant – whether it’s in a motor, generator, cable, switch, transformer, etc. – is carefully covered with some form of electrical insulation. The wire itself is usually copper or aluminum, which is known to be a good conductor of the electric current that powe…[Read more]