MARPOL

1) MARPOL PROPER NAME ?

International Convention for the preventation of pollution from ships,1973 as modified by a
protocol of 1978 relating there to.

2) MARPOL (6) ANNEXES?

I Regulations for the prevention of pollution by Oil
II Regulations for the control of pollution by Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk.
III Regulations for the prevention of pollution by Harmful substances carried by sea in package form
IV Regulations for the prevention of pollution by Sewage from ships
V Regulations for the prevention of pollution by Garbage from ships
VI Regulations for the prevention of Air pollution from ships

3) Documents from MARPOL Annex I ?

- SOPEP
- Oil Record Book
- IOPP Cert.

4) Ship need to carry Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan ?

- Oil Tanker of 150 GT and above
- Other Ships of 400 GT and above

5) Plan need to attach with SOPEP ?

Contigency Plan

6) Which date must be entried in SOPEP ? ( UHMK)

- Oil Spill Drill Date
- SOPEP equipments checking Date

7) SOPEP need to be updated ?

Contact list to be updated Quarterly by Master

8) Mandatory Contents of SOPEP ?

- List of authorities and persons to contact
- Procedure to be followed by Master in case of Oil Pollution incident
- Detailed procedure to be taken by Crew to reduce and stop oil flow
- Co—ordinating procedures with Local authorities.

9) Ship need to carry Oil Record Book Part I & II ?

- ORB Part I - Machinery Space Operations
Oil Tankers of 150 GT and above and Other Ships of 400 GT and above
Entry when Ballasting / Cleaning of Oil Fuel Tanks or Bunkering
- ORB Part II - Cargo / Ballast Operations
Oil Tankers of 150 GT and above
Entry when Loading / Internal Tansfer / Unloading of Oil Cargo

10) What information must be entried in ORB Part II ?

- Loading of Oil Cargo - Ballasting of Cargo tanks
- Internal transfer of Oil Cargo - Cleaning of Cargo tanks
- Unloading of Oil Cargo - Discharge of ballast
11) What is the meaning of Special Area ?
A sea area concerned with oceanograghical and ecological condition and paticular character of
its traffic and special mandatory methods for the prevention of pollution is required.

12) What are the Special areas of Annex I ?

1) Mediterranean Sea 2) Baltic Sea 3) Black Sea
4) Red Sea 5) Gulf Area 6) Gulf of Aden Area
7) Antarctic Area 8) North West European Water including North Sea
9) Omen area of Arabian Sea 10) Southern South Africa Water

13) How u discharge Oil from Machinery space & Cargo area ?
# From Sludge Tank ( Machinery Space of all ships )
Outside Special Area
1) Enroute
2) Through Oil Filtering Equipment
3) Oil Content does not exceed 15 ppm
4) Oil Tanker, Not orginate from Cargo Pump Room Bilges
5) Oil Tanker, Not mixed with Cargo Residues.
Inside Special Area
- Same Criteria with Outside Special Area & but OFE must be with alarms and auto stop system.

# From Slop Tank ( Cargo Area of Oil Tanker )

Not within Special Area
1) Enroute
2) More than 50 Nm from the nearest land
3) ODMCS and Slop tank arrangement are in operation.
4) Instantaneous rate of discharge does not exceed 30 litres per Nm
5) Does not exceed 1/30,000 of the total quantity ( After 31 December 1979 )

14) Difference between OFE & ODMCS ?

OFE ODMCS
1) Discharge from Machinery Spaces 1) Discharge from Cargo Spaces
2) Not exceed 15 ppm 2) Not exceed 30 ltrs per Nm
3) Carried on All Ships 3) Carried Only on Tankers

15) Tanker ship is navigating in Black Sea. Can discharge Oil from Machinery Space ?
Yes.

16) Which Special Area is prohibited to discharge of Oil from Machinery Spaces ?
Antarctic Area

17) Can u discharge Oil residuces from ER in Yangon River ? And why ?
No. Not enroute

18) Proper Name of IOPPC ? Attach Form ? Validity ?

- International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate
1) Form A : Record of Construction & Equipment for Non Tankers
2) Form B : Reocrd of Construction & Equipment for Tankers
- 5 years
19) What is Noxious Liquid Substances ?
- Any substances indicated in Pollution Category Column of Chapter 17 or 18 of IBC code.
( International Bulk Chemical Code )

20) How many NLS Categories ? Which one is Most Hazard ?

1) Category X : Major Hazard to Marine Resources or Human Health and Prohibited to discharge.
2) Category Y : Hazard to Marine Resources or Human Health and limitation on quality and quantity
of the discharge.
3) Category Z : Minor Hazard to Mariner Resources or Human Health and less stringent restrictions
on the quality and quantity of the discharge.
4) Other Substances ( OS ) : No Harm to Marine Resources or Human Health.
- Category X

21) NLS discharge criteria ?

- Enroute ( Self propelled - 7 knots / Not Self propelled - 4 knots )
- more than 12 Nm from nearest land
- more than 25 m in depth of water
- Discharge outlet below the water line

22) What Docs need to carw from MARPOL Annex II ?

- SMPEP
- Cargo Record Book
- P & A Manual
- INLSC

23) Which book u will make record for NLS Cargo Loading / Unloading ?
Cargo Record Book

24) P & A manual ?

- Procedure & Arrangement Manual
- to identify for the ship's officers the physical arrangements and all the operational procedures with
respect to cargo handling, tank cleaning slops handling and cargo tank ballasting & deballasting .

25) What Cert need to carry for Loading Chemical Cargo ? What is the Validity of ICOF ?
- ICOF
- 5 years

26) Special Areas of MARPOL Annex II ?

Antarctic Area

27) What is Harmful Substances ?

- Substances that are identified as marine pollutants ( P ) in IMDG Code.

28) What is Sewage ?

- Drainages from toilets and urinals
- from medical premises
- from spaces containing living animals
- other waste waters when mixed with above drainges
29) How do u Discharge" Sewage " ?
Cargo Ships in All Areas
1) Comminuted and disinfected sewage more than 3 Nm from nearest land.
2) Not Comminuted and Not disinfected sewage more than 12 Nm from nearest land.
# Criteria (1) and (2) must be enroute and Speed not less than 4 Knots
3) Approved Sewage Treatment Plant.
Not produce Visible Floating Solids and Not cause Discoloration of the Surrounding water.

30) How u discharge the drainages from Hospital ?

Same as seawage discharge criteria.

31) Special Area of Annex IV ? Which Cert can get from it ? Validity ?
- Baltic Sea
- ISPP Cert.
- 5 years

32) What is Garbage ?

- All kind of Plastics, Food wastes, Domestic wastes, Operational wastes, Cargo residuces that
are generated during the normal operation of the ship and liable to be disposed of continously or
periodically except other annexes.

33) What are the Special Areas of MARPOL Annex V ?

1) Mediterranean Sea 2) Baltic Sea 3) Black Sea
4) Red Sea 5) Gulf Area
6) North Sea 7) Antarctic Area 8) Wider Caribbean Region

34) How many GRB parts & Garbage Categories ?

GRB Part 1
A Plastics
B Food Wastes
C Domestic Wastes
D Cooking Oil
E Incinerator Ashes
F Operational Wastes
G Animal Carcases
H Fishing Gear
I E-Waste
GRB Part2
J Cargo Residues ( Non-HME )
K Cargo Residues ( HME )

35) What kind of Garbage that can be discharged to sea ?

Food wastes, Animal Carcases, Cargo Residues (Non-HME)

36) What is Food Waste ?

Any spoiled or unspoiled food substances and includes fruits,vegetables, diary products
generated onboard the ship.
37) How u Discharge Food Waste? What is 'Comminuted Size'?
- Food Waste ( Comminuted or Ground ) ( no greater than 25 mm )
Outside > 3Nm ( Enroute) Inside > 12Nm ( Enroute )
- Food Waste ( Not Comminuted or Not Ground )
Outside > 12Nm ( Enroute ) Inside > Discharge Prohibited

38) Can u discharge food waste from anchor posn of 50Nm from nearest land ? Why ?
Ur ship is 30 days @ anchorage and Food waste Drums are full, Ur action ?
- If retention on board of those food wastes can cause health risk to the people on board.
- After discharge, make enrty and record reason.

39) What is Animal Carcasses ?

Bodies of animals that are carried onbd as cargo and that has died or euthanized during the Voyage.

40) How u dispose Animal carcasses ?

Animal Carcasses ( Split or otherwise treated to sink immediately )
Outside > (1) Enroute (2) Max depth of water (3) 100 Nm from Nearest Land
Inside > Discharge Prohibited

41) Can u discharge Cargo residues into sea that is spilled on Deck ?
- If HME, cannot discharge.
- If Non- HME, can discharge as per criteria.

42) How u discharge Cargo Residue ?

Cargo residuces (HME)
Outside > Discarge Prohibited Inside > Discarge Prohibited
Cargo residuces contained in Wash water ( Non- HME )
Outside > 12 Nm ( Enroute ) Inside >12 Nm ( Enroute )
Cargo residuces Not contained in Wash water ( Non- HME )
Outside > 12 Nm ( Enroute ) Inside > Discharge Prohibited

43) What is Grey Water ? How u discharge ?

- Drainage from dishwater, shower, laundary, bath & basin drains.
- We have to pay attention to Local Rules

44) What is Garbage category A ? Examples of Plastic Garbage onbd ? How to dispose ?
- Plastics
- Mooring Synthetic Ropes / Water Bottles / Cargo Net
- Prohibited to discharge / Shore Reception Facilities Disposal

45) Can u discharge Cooking Oil into the sea ?

No.

46) Can Cooking Oil be burnt in Incinerator ?

Yes.

47) What is E-waste ? Give me examples.

- Electrical & Electronic wastes that are generated onbd ship. Eg, Broken Printer/ DVD player
48) What are the Documents from Annex V ?
(1) Garbage Placard (2) Garbage Management Plan (3) Garbage Record Book

49) What kind of Ship need to carry Garbage Placards ?

Every ship of 12 m or more in length ( LOA ) and Fixed or Floating Platforms.

50) What kind of Ship need to carry Garbage Management Plan ? Content ?
1) Every ship of 100 GT and above
2) Eveiy ship certified to carry 15 persons or more
3) Fixed or Floating Platforms
# Minimizing, Collecting, Storing, Processing and Disposing of Garbage
# Person in charge of Carrying out the plan (UYNC : Catergory ခွ…
ဲ .. Storing လပ်)

51) What kind of Ship need to carry Garbage Record Book Part 1 & 2 ?
- GRB Part-1 : All Ships (All Ships of 400 GT & above)
- GRB Part-2 : Ships carried Solid Bulk Cargo

52) How many Gross Tonnage Ships must carry GRB Part 1 ?
All ship of > 400 GT

53) When u make entry in GRB ? What factor u need to entry ?

- Each discharge or Incineration shall be recorded in GRB.
- Entry shall include --- Date / Start-Stop Time & Position
- Category of the Garbage
- Estimated amout discharged or incinerated. (m3) (1 drum = 0.2 m3)
- Signature of Officer in charge & Master

54) How many years u have to keep GRB onboard ?

2 years

55) Which one must be attached with GRB ?

Shore Reception Facilities Disposal Cert.

56) How many distance from Fixed or Floating Platforms for Garbage Discharge ?
500 Metre

57) What are the six sources of Air Pollution ?

1) Ozone Depleting substances 4) Volatile Organic Compounds
2) Nitrogen Oxides 5) Shipboard Incineration
3) Sulphur Oxides 6) Fuel Oil Quality

58) Another name of Special Area in Annex VI ?

Emission Control Area (ECA)

59) What is the meaning of Emission Control Area ?

- An area that required to prevent, reduce and control air pollution from emissions of ships

60) How many Emission Control Areas ? Where can find details of SECA/ NECA ?
- Sulphur Emission Control Area
- Nitrogen Emission Control Area # MARPOL Annex VI
61) What are SECA areas ?
- Sulphur Emission Control Area
1) United States Carbbean Sea Area
2) North American Area
3) Baltic Sea
4) North Sea

62) What are NECA areas ?

- Nitrogen Emission Control Area
1) United States Carbbean Sea Area
2) North American Area

63) What is N0x / SOX ? ‘What is caused to NOx & SOx ?

NOX Nitrogen Oxide
SOX Sulphur Oxide

NOX Caused by Diesel Engine

SOX Caused by Fuel Oil

64) Why the letter " X " means in SOX ?

Any numerial number may be inserted

65) What kind of Fuel Oil used in SECA area ? LSFO sulphur content % ? Normal Fuel oil
sulphur content °/0 in Outside SECA area ?
- Low Sulphur Fuel Oil
- Not exceed 0.1% (LSFO)
- Not exceed 0.5 % (Normal FO)

66) When change from previous sulphur content 3.5% to 0.5% for Outside SECA ?
1st Jan 2020

67) In which Docs u can find the Sulphur Content % in Fuel Oil ?
Bunker Delivery Note (BDN)

68) Which one must be attached with BDN ? How many years u have to keep onbd ?
- Bunker Oil Sample
- 3 years

69) When must be changed to Low Sulphur Fuel Oil prior to entering SECA ?
- According to change-over procedures.
- It can be forund in Company's SMS

70) What are the Cert & Plan from Annex \II ?
1) International Air Pollution Prevention Cert
2) Engine International Air Pollution Preventrion Cert
3) International Energy Efficiency Cert
4) Statement of Compliance Cert
# SEEMP ( Shipboard Energy Efficiency Management Plan )
71) What are the contents of SEEMP ?
- All ships of 400 GT and above shall be equipped with Part I
- SEEMP Objectives, Targets and Action Plans
- SEEMP Inspection, Monitoring, Review and Responsibilities
- Crew Familiarization and Training
- Fuel Efficient Operations
- Optimum Trim and Ballast
- Propeller and Hull Cleaning
- Accommodation Energy Conservation
- Cargo Handling Optimization
Additionally All ships of 5000 GT and above shall be equipped with Part II
- FUEL DATA COLLECTION
- Posters
- Forms
- Compliance Matrix

72) SEEMP - CO actions ?

To maintain Optimum Trim & Minimum Ballast as per SEEMP.

73) Difference between ECA & Special Areas ( UHLO )

ECA : From Annex VI
Special Areas : From Annex I, II, IV & V

74) What are the Inforce dates of MARPOL Convention latest changes ? Changes ?
- 1st March 2018 --> GRB Part 2 --> Cat I / J / K
- 1st Jan 2020 --> Sulphur content changes from 3.5 % to 0.5% for outside SECA
 STCW
75) Which Conv is concerned with Chief Mate Exam ?
- International Convention on the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers
1978 as ameded.

76) Why the word "as amended" is included in Proper Name of STC\N ?
- We need to comply not only STCW 78 but also latest amendments.

77) What are the Major amedments of STCW ?

- 1995 Amendment
- 2010 Manila Amendment

78) What are the changes in 1995 amendment & 2010Mani|a amendment?
- 1995 amendment >>> STCW Code introduced
- 2010 Manila amendment >>>
# Rest hour increased from 70 hr to 77 hr per week
# Introduction of II/5 & III/5
# Introduction of ECDIS & BRM
# Revalidation Courses
# Update " Drugs & Alcohol Policy " (0.05% Blood Alcohol level or 0.25mg/l alcohol in the breath)

79) STCW Code Proper Name ?

- Seafearer Training Certification & Watchkeeping Code 1995

80) Diff between STCW Conv & Code? STCW Code inforce year ? Which include in Code?
- Int Convention on the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for seafearer 1978
- Seafearer Training Certification & Watchkeeping Code 1995
1) Part A ( Mandatory Standard )
2) Part B ( Recommended Guidance )

81) How many Chapters in STCW ?

I General Provisions
II Master & Deck Department
III Engine Department
IV Radio Communication & Radio Operators
V Special Training Requirements for Personal on Certain types of Ships
VI Emergency Occupational Safety, Security, Medical Care & Survival Functions
VII Alternative Certification
VIII Watchkeeping

82) Proper name of II-1, II-2, II-3, II-4, II-5 ?

II-1 : OOW 500 GT or more
II-2 : Master & CM 500 GT or more
II-3 : Master & OOW less than 500 GT
II-4 : Rating forming part of a Nav Watch
II-5 : Rating as able seafarer deck

83) Difference between II-4 & II-5 ? Who is Senior ?

II-4 II-5 # II-5
Rating forming part of a Nav Watch Rating as able seafarer deck
Mini age — 16 years Miniage — 18 years
Sea Service - 6 months Sea Service - 18 months
Function - 1 Fucntion - 1, 2, 3, 6
84) What cert need to carry ur duty AB ( Watchkeeper ) on bridge ?
- II-4 or II-5

85) Will u assign to enter II-4 or II-5 certified person into enclosed space ?
- II-5

86) How u arrange Deck work as a Chief Officer ?

- According to their functions

87) STCW Functions ? OOW Function ? Chief Mate Function ? Master Function ?
1) Navigation
2) Cargo Handling & Stowage
3) Controlling the operation of the ship and care for person onbd
4) Marine Engineering
5) Electrical , Electronic and Control Engineering
6) Maintenance & Repair
7) Radio Communication
#1, 2, 3, 7 (OOW/Chief Mate/Master)

88) What is STCW Function-1 ? Which Conv is concerned with it?

- Navigation - SOLAS Convention

89) What will CO do for STCW Function-1 ? (UHMK)

90) Which Watch u have to keep on Bridge apart from Navigation Watch ?
- Radio Watch

91) Accord: to STCW Function-7,what cert need to carry onbd and in ur hand? Which form attach?
- GOC - Cargo Ship Safety Radio Cert, Form-R

92) STCW Level ?

1) Management Level ( Master/ CO / CE / 2E)
2) Operational Level ( OOW / OEW / RO)
3) Support Level ( Rating )

93) Chief Mate level ? Chief Mate Function? Who is Management Level & Def ?
- Management Level
- 1/2/3/7
- Master / CO / CE / 2E
- Serving as Master, chief mate, chief engineer officer or second engineer officer onboard a seagoing ship
Ensuring that all functions within the desigated area of responsibilities are properly performed.

94) STCW Rest Hour?

- Not less than 10 hr in any 24 hr period
- Not less than 77 hr in any 7 day period
- Rest hours may be divided into not more than two periods,the one at least 6 hours.
- Interval between consecutive rest periods shall not exceed 14 hours

95) Interval 14 hours is rest hour or work hour ? ( UHMK)

Work hour
 96) Explain Rest Hour Exception. Exception is not more than how many days & weeks ?
How many hour may be reduced in Rest Hour Exception ?
- Rest hour may be divided into not more than 3 periods. The one at least 6 hr and the other 2
period not less than 1 hr . E.g 6-1-3 or 6-2-2.
- Not more than 2 consecutive days per week
- Not more than 2 consecutive weeks
- May be reduced from 77 hours to 70 hours per week.

97) Difference between STCW / MLC rest hour ?

STCW Rest Hour MLC Rest Hour
- Apply only for watchkeepers - Apply for all seafarers
- For the purpose of Safety of ship - For the purpose of Crew Welfare
- Include Exception period - No Include Exception period

98) How u place ur duty AB during Sole Look Out ?

- Near the Bridge / Communication stand by

99) How u check ur AB is fit for Duty ?

- Drug/ Alcohol/ Abuse / Properly rest or not

100) Certificate of Competency ?

- Certificate issued and endorsed for Masters, Officers and GMDSS radio operators in accordance
with the provisions of Chapter II, III, IV or VII.

101) Certificate of Proficiency ?

- Certificate other than COC issued to a seafarer stating that the relevant requirements of training
competencies or seagoing services in the Convention have been met.

102) How many weeks for training afier joining new crew ?
2 Weeks

103) Which Conv / Reg is concerned with C/O Exam ?

STCW Reg II-2

104) Chief Mate Definition ?

- Chief mate means the officer next in rank to the Master and upon whom the command of the ship
will fall in the event of the incapacity of the master.

105) How do u understand " in capacity" in Chief Mate definition ? Give me example.
- Physically or Mentally disability
- Influence of Drink or Drug

106) Can u take over the Command at sea in the case of Master incapacity? What will u do if yes ?
- Yes, under the authority of Company & declare the ship
- At next port of call, hand over to incomng Master

107) Can u find the word "Young Seafarer" in STCW ?

- No

108) According to ST CW which CH & Reg for AOT & ACT course ? - CH-V, Reg 1.1.1 (Basic)
- CH-V, Reg 1.1.2 (AOT) - CH-V, Reg 1.1.3 (ACT) - CH-V, Reg 2.1(AGT)

109) Which Convention can u find the word " Call Master" ?
STCW, Chapter-8
 MLC
110) MLC Proper Name ? MLC aim ?
- Maritime Labour Convention 2006
1) Decent working & living conditions for seafarers
2) Fair competitation for ship owner

111) Why u call " MLC 68 " ?

- Combination of 68 ILO convention

112) MLC Title 5 ( 5 Regulations )?

1) Minimum Requirements for seafarers to work on a ship.
2) Contitions of Employment
3) Accommodation, Recretional Facilities, Food & Catering
4) Health protection, medical care, welfare & social security protection
5) Compliance & Enforcement

113) Minimum age in MLC ? Young Seafarer ? Is there any young seafarer in Myanmar ?
- 16 years
- Seafarers under the age of 18. ( 16-18)
- No

114) Work Hour for Young Seafarer ? Any Overtime for them ?
- Not exceed 8 hrs per day & 40 hrs per week.
- Cannot assign, but in case of safety, assign

115) Work Hour for Normal Seafarer ?

- Not exceed 14 hrs in any 24 hrs period
- Not exceed 72 hrs in any 7 days period

116) What kind of works that cannot be assigned to Young Seaferer ? E.g ?
- Cannot be assigned the works that are likely to jeopardize to their health or safety
1) Night Watch
2) Working Aloft
3) Entry into enclosed spaces
4) Servicing of electrical equipments
5) Operating of Cargo Gear
6) Operating the Survival Crafts

117) How do u understand "Night Watch" ?

- Night shall cover a period of at least nine hours starting not later than midnight and ending not
earlier than 5am. E.g ( 9PM - 6AM )

118) Can a young seafarer be assigned " Night Work " ?

- No

119) Validity of Medical Fitness certificate for Young Seafarer / Other Seafarers / Over 60 ?
- 1-Year, 2-Years, 1-Year

120) How many years for MLC Colour vision test ?

- 6-Years
121) What docs u need to give to Master as soon as u join the ship ?
- Seafarer Employment Agreement : is the Contract between seafarer & employer
# Includes
- Seafarer's Name / Date of Birth / Place of Birth
- Shipowner‘s Name & Address
- Date & Place when SEA enter into
- Wages / Annual Leave /Rights
- Seafarer's Signature

122) What are the rights in SEA? What Docs need to attach with SEA ?
- Compensation Rights / CBA

123) CBA ?
- Collective Bargaining Agreement : is the Agreement between seafarer's union & employer.
- Incudes terms & conditions regarding with wages, social security protection, working & living
condition.

124) How do u understand the word "Tripartite" in CBA ?

- Administration/ Ship's Owner / Seafarer

125) What will u inspect @ Accommodation Inspection ? ( MLC 6 main areas )

1) Size of rooms & Other accommodation spaces 4) Noise & Vibration
2) Heating & Ventilation 5) Lighting
3) Hospital Accommodation 6) Sanitary Facilities

126) Ur action if u are suffering the breaches of MLC rights?

- By using Onboard Complaint Form

127) Where can see Onbd Complaint Form onbd?

- Mess Room/ Each Cabin

128) Ur action if Company is not solved onbd complaint ?

- Inform Flag State

129) If Flag State is not solved onbd complaint, who solve ?

- Inform Arrival Port State

130) Explain Onb'd Complaint Procedure. (UMO)

- HOD > Master > Company or DPA > Flag State / Port State

131) How many days allowance to be solved for Onboard Complaint ?

- According to Company's SMS

132) According to which Conv & Title , Safety Meeting must be carried out ?
- MLC Title 4.3

133) How often Safety Meeting must be carried out ? Who will be in Safety Meeting ? ( UYNC)
- According to Company's SMS
- Master as chairman, Safety Officer, Safety Representatives
134) Who will not absent in Safety Meeting ? ( UTK)
- Master

135) What factor will be discussed in Safety Meeting ?

- Normally once a month.
- Review the previous safety meeting.
- Discuss about any injuries , hot work , drills .
- About safety officers inspections reports , pollution prevention.
- About maintenace of LSA & FFE.

136) What are the Certificates from MLC convention ? Validity ?

1) Maritime Labour Cert (5-Years)
2) Interim Maritime Labour Cert (6-Months)
# New Ship, Owner change, Flag change

137) Ur ship have both MLC Cert and Interim Cert ? ( UHMK)
- No

138) How often MLC intermediate inspection must be carried out ?

- Between 2nd and 3rd anniversary date (MLC, SMC, ISSC)

139) Docs need to be attached with MLC Gert ?

- DMLC (Document of Maritime Labour Compliance)

140) How many DMLC Forms (Parts) ? Who issue and what contain ?
- Part 1 Issued by Administration
> List of matters to be inspected
> National Requirements
> Ship-type specific requirements
> Equivalent
> Exemption
- Part 2 Issued by Ship Owner
> Compliance with National requirements

141) What are List of matters to be inspected as per MLC ? Contents of DMLC? (16 main areas)
1) Minimum age 9) Onbd recreational facilities
2) Medical Certification 10) Food & Catering
3) Qualifications of seafarers 11) Health,Safety and Accident Prevention
4) Licensed SRPS 12) Onb Medical Care
5) Seafarers‘ Employment Aggre 13) Onbd Complaint Procedures
6) Manning Levels for the ship 14) Payments of wages
7) Hours of Work or Rest 15) Financial security for Repatriation
8) Accommodation 16) Financial security relating to ship owner liability

142) What Docs need to be posted for seafarers as per MLC ?

- 2 Insurance Certs

143) New Certificates for DMLC 16 main area ?

- 2 Insurance Certs
144) How do u understand " Repartriation " ?
- Sign off

145) How do u understand " Ship Owner Liability " ?

- Injury, Illness, Long term Disability, Dead

146) When salaries must be on hand as per MLC ?

- Monthly interval

147) How many month u not received salary, u assume that owner will abandon the ship ?
- 2 months

148) Which cert u will make a reference if u not received salary ?

- 2 Insurance Certs
 SOLAS
149) SOLAS Proper Name ?
- International Convention for the Safety of Life at sea 1974 as amended

150) How many SOLAS Chapters ? Which are the New Chapters ?
I General Provisions
II-1 Construction-Structure, Subdivision and Stability, Machinery & Electrical Installations
II-2 Construction-Fire Protection, Fire Detection, Fire Extinction
III Life Saving Appliances & Arrangements
IV Radio Communications
V Safety of Navigation
VI Carriage of Cargoes & Oil Fuel
VII Carriage of Dangerous Goods
VIII Nuclear Ships
IX Management for the safe operation of ships
X Safety measures for high speed craft
XI-1 Special measures to enhance maritime safety
XI-II Special measures to enhance maritime security
XII Additional safety measures for bulk carriers
XIII Verification of Compliance (2015_
XIV Safety measure for ships operating in polar waters -2016

151) How u understand SOLAS 74/ 78 ? What is protocal ?

- 74 Version / 78 Protocol SOLAS > 78, 88
- Major amendments to a Convention. MARPOL > 78, 97

152) SOLAS Certificates ?

I Passenger Ship Safety Certificate
Cargo Ship Safety Certificate
Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate
Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate
Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate
Exemption Certificate
II Document of Compliance ( DG )
V Minimum Safe Manning Document
VI Document of Authorization for Grain
IX Document of Compliance ( ISM )
Safety Management Certificate
XI-1 Continuous Synopsis Record
XI-2 International Ship Security Certificate

153) How do u understand " Emergency Towing Procedure & Arrangement "? What will be in Tanker?

154) Emergency towing booklet ?

- According to SOLAS Ch II-1 / Reg 3-4
- All ship engaged on international Voy must carry
- It will contain -- Drawing of Fore and Aft
- Methods of communication
- Equipment List
- Sample procedure
- Location (1) Bridge (2) Forecastle space (3) Office
155) What is the title of SOLAS CH II—2 ? What are the Code from Ch II-2 ?
- II-2 Construction - Fire Protection, Fire Detection & Fire Extinction
- Fire Safety System Code / Fire Test Procedure Code ( FSS & FTP Code )

156) How u carry out Main Steering Gear Test ? Aux Steering Gear Test ?
- 35' on one side to 30' to the other side within 28s ( Max ahead service speed )
- 15' on one side to 15' to the other side with 60s ( Navigable speed )

157) Difference between Main Steering gear and Emergency Steering Gear ?
- Main : controlled by Bridge
- Em'cy: controlled by S/G room

158) Explain A Class & B Class ?

A Class B Class
- of Steel or Other equivalent materials - of approved Non-Combustible materials
- A60, A30, A15, A0 - B15, B0
- Preventing the passage of Smoke & Flame - Preventing the passage of Flame

159) What is A60/ A30 / A 15 ?

- Duration

160) Cabin / ER/ Galley is covered with which Class ?

- B/A/A

161) Common Items Under SOLAS Ch 3 & 4? Form E / R Dual Contents? Where Can find ?
- AIS SART/ Radar SART ( Form E & Form R )

162) SOLAS Form E & Form R ?

- Form E Record of Equipment for Cargo Ship Safety
- Form R Record of Equipment for Cargo Ship Safety Radio

163) Safety Cert: Form E content?

- Record of Equipment for Cargo Ship Safety
1. Details of Life Saving Appliances
2. Details of Navigational systems and equipment

164) How many Surveys for Safety Equipment / Radio / Construction ?

# SE -- Initial -- Annual -- Periodical -- Renewal -- Additional
# SR -- Initial -- Periodical -- Renewal -- Additional
# SC -- Initial -- Annual -- Intermediate -- Renewal -- Additional

165) How do u understand "Emerg: source of electrical power" ? How many hours for Navigation
Light & Emerg: light ?
- Emergency Generator
- Independent of External Supply
- Situated away from ME room
#For Nav Light, 18 hrs
#For Emerg Light in the Muster & Embarkation Station , 3 hrs
#For Emerg Light in the Alleyways, Steering Gear Room , any other places... , 18 hrs
166) Which location can be supplied by emergency generator? Generator room is inside or
outside Engine Room ?
- Nav: Light / Em'cy Light / Internal Communication / External Communication / Steering Gear
- Outside of E/R

167) Radio communication is according to which Convention ?

- SOLAS & STCW

168) How many distance view of Sea surface can be obscured due to Deck Cargo / Draft /Trim ?
- According to SOLAS CH V -Reg 22
- Will not be obscured more than 2 ship lengths or 500 m, whichever is less
( 10‘ either side from right ahead )

169) Pilot ladder is according to which Conv/ Reg ? How u check new Pilot ladder?
- SOLAS Ch V, Reg 23
- Confirm the specification with the Cert

170) If Pilot Ladder is tainted with Paint, can u use it?

- No

171) Wind BF 10 more and no storm warning , master incapacity, CO duties ?

When meeting Dangerous Ice and master incapacity, CO duties ?
- According to SOLAS CH V / 31
- Danger Msg > Ships in the vicinity > Competent Authority
> Plain Language > INTERCO

172) Passage Plan is according to which Conv & Reg ? Another Conv for Pass Plan ?
- SOLAS Ch V Reg 34
- STCW

173) What are the Factors considering Passage Plan according to SOLAS Conv ?
1) Prior to proceeding to sea,plan the intended voy using the appropriate Nautical Chart & N.P for
the area concerned and taking into account the guidelines & recommendations from IMO.
2) Voy Plan shall identify a route
# Taking into account any relavant ships routeing systems
# Ensures sufficient sea room for the safe passage of the ship throughout the Voy
# Anticipates all known Nav hazards and adverse weather conditions
# Taking into account the marine environmental protection measures that apply and avoid actions
and activities which could cause damage to the environment.

174) What are the Factors considering Passage Plan according to STCW Conv ?
1) Intended Voy shall be planned in advance after taking into account all the informations. CE
determine the requirements for fuel,water,lubricants and other spare parts in advance.
2) Plan the intended Voy using appropriate nautical charts and publications
3) Clearly display the planned route on appropriate chans and verify each course to be followed
prior to using it during the Voy
4) If it is necessary to deviate, amended route shall be planned prior to deviating from original route
175) What is the main difference between SOLAS PP & STCW PP ?
- CE will determine the requirements for fuel,water,lubricants and other spare parts in advance.
- If it is necessary to deviate, amended route shall be planned prior to deviating from original route

176) Which SOLAS chapter u comply for cargo ?

- Ch VI, VII, XII

177) Which Convention & Chapter must be complied as Bulk Carrier ?

- SOLAS Ch VI & XII

178) Which Convention & Chapter must be carried as a Tanker ship ?

- SOLAS Ch VII & VII

179) What is the title of SOLAS CH IX/ CH )(I -2 ? Which Code ? Which Docs need to carry?
IX Management for the safe operation of ships ISM Code
- SMC / DOC c0py/ SMM
XI-2 Special measures to enhance maritime security ISPS Code
- ISSC / SSP

180) What are the Cert from SOLAS CH IX ? Validity ? Their Difference ?
1) Safety Management Certificate
2) Document of Compliance
- 5 Years
- SMC > Issued to Ship, DOC >> Issued to Company

232) SOLAS CH 13 & 14 Codes ?

- IMO Instrument Implementation Code
- POLAR Code

233) SOLAS Latest amendment ? ( UHMK )

234) SOLAS Latest amendment in Passenger Ship ? ( UMO )

235) IMO Forms is according to which Conv ? Proper Name ?

- FAL Convention
- Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic 1965

236) FAL last ammendment ?

- 1st Jan 2018
- Introduce electronic information exchange

237) FAL forms ?

1) General Declaration 6) Passenger List
2) Cargo Declaration 7) Dangerous Goods Manifest
3) Ship's Stores Declaration 8) Mail Document
4) Crew's Effect Declaration 9) Maritime Declaration of Health
5) Crew List
 ISPS
181) How many ISM - ISPS verification ?
1) Initial Verification
2) Intermediate Verification
3) Renewal Verification

182) Who is appointed in company as per Safety/ Security ?

- Designated Person Ashore ( Safety )
- Companay Security Officer ( Security )

183) Who is appointed in Port as per Security? Who is person in charge onbd as per Safety ?
- Port Facility Security Officer
- Safety Officer ( CO & 2E )

184) Who is person in charge for ISM in Company? So what is DPA ?

- A person designated by company
- to ensure safe operation of each ship and
- provide a link between the company and person onbd.

185) Who is person in charge for ISPS in Company? So what is CSO ?

- A person designated by company
- and responsible for carry out ship security assessment
- and who set the Ship Security Level.

186) What are Safety Offlcer Duties ?

- Comply with Code of Safe Working Practice and Company Heath and Safety Policies
- Improve the safety awareness among the crew
- Investigate accidents, dangerous occurrences and potential hazards.
- Investigate health and safety crew complaints.
- Carry out Health and safety inspections at least once every 3 months.
- Advise on Statutory deficiencies which may occur
- Keep a record book of accidents and dangerous occurrences.
- Stop any work which may be dangerous.

187) What are Ship Security Officer Duties ?

- Properly give security training to the ship's crew
- Implementing and maintaining the ship security plan
- Propose modifications to the ship security plan
- Coordinate with shipboard personnel and port authorities
- Report all security incidents to the company

188) What informations must be contained in Ship Security Plan ?

- Location of Restricted area
- Identification of CSO / SSO
- Procedures for Auditing
- Procedures for Drills / Exercises
- Location of SSAS buttons

189) When u modify the Ship Security Plan ?

- Eg: Bosun Store is not stated as Restircted area
190) What kind of instrument as per security ?
- SSAS button

191) Explain SSAS button ?

- Minimum 2 SSAS buttons , one on the Bridge and any other location.
- The locations can be observed in Ship Security Plan.
- Once pressed, continously transmitted to Flag State or designated authority unless reset

192) How many ISM manual (SMM) ? What is the purpose & objectives of ISM ?
- Policy Manual / Insturction Manual / Operation Procedure Manual
- Safe operation of the ship and pollution prevention

193) Where can find OOW / CO / Master Duties in ur ship ?

- Instruction Manual in Company SMS

194) How do u understand "Audit" ? If not satisfied during Audit, what will u receive ?
- To determine whether company and ship are complying with the operation & procedures of SMS.
# Non - Conformity

195) How many types of Audit? Who inspect the internal audit & external sudit ? Flag state
cannot come for external audit, who will inspect the audit? What is RO & RSO ?
- Intrenal Audit (DPA , CSO) - External Audit (Flag State)
- Recognized Organization
- RO > Recognized Organization, RSO > Regonized Security Organization

196) How do u understand "Observation" ? Give me examples.

- Statement of Fact made during safety management audit and substantiated by objective evidence
- Eg : Safety poster impossible to read
: Communication not tested before bunker operation

197) How Observation close out ? ( UTK)

- Send DPA "completion of corrective action and objective evidence "

198) When Observation becomes NC ? ( UTK)

-

199) How do u understand "Non- Conformity" ? Give me examples ?

- Observed situation stating that non-fulfillment of the specific requirement.
- Eg : HRU not properly fitted, Drills not carried out

200) How Non-Conformity Closed out?

- Carry out corrective action and take photo record.
- Send them to DPA and DPA will send to auditor.
- If auditor is satisfied, stamped & signed and returned to DPA.
- DPA will send them to vessel.

201) What items Aduitor will write down if not satisfactory ?

- Observation / NC / Major NC

202) How u call the findings in Internal Audit & External Audit? ( UKZA)
 - Observation / NC

203) Near Miss

- A sequence of event and/or conditions that could have resulted in loss.
- This loss was prevented only by fortuitous break in the chain of events and/or conditions.
- The potential loss could be human injury, environmental damage or negaitve bussiness impact.
Eg: Vessel safety departs a port and discovers that VHF was not tunned to H.Master's Radio frequency

204) Master Standing Order & Night Order?

- Master Standing Order : Order that all duty officers must comply during their contract.
Posted on Bridge.
- Night Order : Specific order that all duty officers must comply during night watch.

205) How many Security Level ? Which level must be kept on ship at all time?
1) Level 1 ( Normal Operation Level )
2) Level 2 ( Enhanced Security Level )
3) Level 3 ( Specific Threat Level )
- Level 1

206) How often Security Drill & Security Exercise must be carried out?
- Drill - Every 3 months
- Exercise - Each Calendar year not more than 18 months

207) Ur Ship is going to Port Klang (Security Level 2 ) but ur ship is Level 1. What will u do ?
- Inform CSO
- CSO will inform to Flag State and raise the security level

207) U want to adjust Security Level, so whom will u inform ? To whom CSO will inform ?
- CSO
- Flag State

209) Ur ship security level 3, what will u do ?

- No cargo operation, No bunkering operation, No provision, Ready for sailing

210) If Ship & Shore security level are not same, what docs u have to prepare ?
- DOS (Declaration of Security)

211) When issue " DOS ?

- Ship is operating at higher security level than port facility
- There is an international agreement between CG.
- Security threat or security incident involving ship or port facility.
- Concerned port no have approved security plan
- Concerned ship no have approved security plan.

212) What Docs u have to send to shore concerned with Security ? Content ?
- Declaration Of Security
1) Ship name 5) Security Level for ship & Port facility
2) Port of Registry 6) Security Measure
3) IMO no 7) Signature
4) Name of Port Facility
213) How do you understand about the DRILL and EXERCISE?
- Drill : activities that are involving onboard crew.
- Exercise : training that are involving shore personel.

214) Give me the examples of Security Drill usually carried out in ur ship ?
- Hijacking / Bomb Threat/ Stowaways Search / Piracy Attack

215) In case of more than 25 % crew change, when u carry out security drill again?
- Within 1-week after departure

216) What are the six main drills according to SOLAS Convention?
- Abandonship Drill, Fire-fighting Drill
- Enclosed space entry & rescue Drill
- Em'cy Steering Drill, Security Drill, MOB Drill

217) SOLAS Weekly Drill ? ( UMO )

-

218) Which drill must be carried out together with MOB Drill ?
- Recovery of person from water Drill

219) Master overriding authority under ISM ?

- SMM must contain a clear statement emphsizing the master's authority.
- Master has the overriding authority and responsibility to make decisions with respect
to safety & pollution.
- Request the company's assistance if necessary.

220) Why we need PSC ?

- Flag state is responsible for their ships but difficult to exercise full and continuous control.
- Lack of control result sub standard ship
- PSC supplement to work of flag state as second line of defense.

221) MOU
- Memorandum of Understanding
- Formal agreement between two or more parties that are interested in working on a
particular project not be legally binding.

222) Ur ship is Detain, which Deficiency Code will be received ?

- Code 30

223) Difference between NC & Deficiency ?

- Non Conformity
Non fulfilment of a specified requirement
- Deficiency
Condition found not to be compliance with the requirements of the relevant convention.
 PMS
224) What is PMS ? How many types of PMS?
- Planned Maintenance System
- Short term / Long term / Operational

225) How u can find about PMS ?

- Hard copy, Soft copy

226) PMS is according to SOLAS which Chapter ?

- Chapter IX

227) Which equipment need to change for Operational Maintenance ?

- Radar Magnetron / Crane Wire

228) Explain Operational Maintenance. ( UHLO )

- During operating
- Eg : When Hatch cover open, difficult area maintenance
- : Wire greasing during lowering L/Boat

229) Explain Operational Maintenance. ( UTK )

- According to Maker Instruction

230) How can u know Running Hours in Operational Maintenance ? ( UHMK )

- Maker Manual & Company SMS

231) Benefits of PMS ?

1) Provide Safety & Pollution Prevention
2) Save Money
3) Not Overlook important items
4) Can easily identify the outstanding items
5) Will be ok for snap inspection
6) Continous work even resposible officer change
 BWM
238) Ballast Water Convention purpose ?
- In order to prevent the transfer of Harmful aquatic organisms from one place to another

239) What Documents from BW Convention ?

- Ballast Water Management Plan
- Ballast Water Record Book
- Ballast Water Management Certificate

240) Ballast Water Management Plan Content ?

- Vsl Specific Particulars - Record System
- Crew Responsibilities - Inspection
- Safety Consideration - Reporting
- Exchange Process

241) When enties in Ballast Water Record Book ? What Enties ?

- When BW is uptaked / Discharged / Circulated or Treated / Discharged to Shore Facility/
accidental or exceptional uptake or discharge
>> Date / Time / Location
>> Tank
>> Estimated Volume
>> Density of Water
>> BW exchange or treatment
>> Signature of OOW of opearation

242) What survey for Ballast Water Convention ?

- Initial > Annual > Intermediate > Renewal > Additional

243) Ballast Water Regulation D1 ? D2 ?

- D1 : Ballast water Exchange standard
- D2 : Ballast Water Performance Standard

24) Where can observe that ur vessel is BW D1 or D2 system ?

- Ballast Water Management Cert

245) How do u understand about Ballast Water Regulation D 4 ?

- Prototype Ballast Water Treatment Technologies

246) For New Delivery Ship, how do u think about Ballast Water System ?
- D2

247) U will still use D1 untill BW treatment plant is onboard? What cert need to carry ?
- No - BWMC

248) How many BW Exchange Method ?

- Sequenital / Flow through / Dillution

249) Advantage & Disadvantage of Sequential / Flow through / Dillution Method ?

-

250) Difference between Dillution & Flow Through Method ? ( UHLO )

-
251) Where will u carry out BW exchange Method ?
- At least 200 Nm from nearest land and at least 200 m in depth of water
- In cases unable, at least 50 Nm from nearest land and at least 200 m in depth of water
- If sea areas does not meet, Port State may designate areas

252) What safety precautions need to pay attention in BW Exchange ?

-

253) How do u understand " Ballast Water D 2 " ?

- Shall discharge
- less than 10 viable organisms per m3 greater than or equal to 50 micrometers in mini dimension
- less than 10 viable organismes per mililiter less than 50 micrometers in mini dimension
 Load line
254) Which ship must comply Load Line Convention?
- All ships engaged on international voyages.

255) Load Line Exception Vessels ?

1) Ships of war 4) Pleasure Yachts
2) Less than 24 m 5) Fishing Vessel
3) less than 150 GT

256) Purpose of Load Line Survey ? What must have for Safety of Crew ?
1) To ensure that vsl cannot be loaded beyond her strength.
2) To provide adequate reserve buoyancy.
3) To protect the crew.
- Guardrails, gangways, walkways for protection of the crew.

257) Certificate & Survey from Load line convention ?

- Internatinal Load Line Certificate
1) Initial Survey
2) Annual Survey
3) Renewal Survey

258) How do u understand Weather tight ? Eg?

- In any sea going condition, water will not penetrate into the ship.
( Hatch cover , manhole cover , ventilation cover)

259) How do u understand Water tight? Eg ?

- Capable of preventing the passage of water through the structure in either direction.
(Pilot door below the water line)

260) Freeboard deck?

- The deck up to which a ship's FB is measured and below which all bulkheads are made watertight

261) Where u can see Load Line Chart ?

- Load Line Convention
- Ocean Passage For the world
- Bridge Poster
- Routeing Chart

262) How many Load Line Zone ? ( UMO )

- 3 (Tropical, Summer, Winter )
- Tropical, Summer >> Permanent Zone Winter >> Seasonal Zone

263) How many Permanent Load Line Zone?

- Summer : Not more than 10% winds of force 8 Beaufort ( 34 knots ) or more
- Tropical : Not more than 1% winds of force 8 Beaufort ( 34 knots ) or more. Not more than one
Tropical storm in 10 years in an area of 5' square in any one separate calendar month.

264) Where can find Winter Load Line Zone ? ( UMO )

-

265) Give Load Line Chart and what is load Line Zone for Myanmar. Now u can load up to
which Zone ?
 -

266) Why Summer Zone and Tropical Zone are in only one area?
- Boundary Port

267) Load Line survey preparation?

- Use Condition of Assigment as per Check list
- All door clamps and hinges to be free and well greased.
- Check all cargo hatches and access to holds for weather tightness
- Inspect all machinery space opening on exposed deck
- All ventilators & airpipes to be provided for closing and opening
- Side scuttles and openings below the freeboard deck must have efficient.
- Check that all freeing ports are in satisfactory conditions
- All guard-rails and bulwarks should be satisfactory condition
- Derust and paint the deck line, loadline marks, load line and the draught marks
- Prepare the Load Line Stick.

268) How will u prepare Load Line Stick if u don't have ? ( U HLO)
-

269) Draw LoadLine. What is the meaning of WNA ? Which ship need for WNA ?
- Winter North Atlantic
- Less than 100 m in length

270) Ur ship is more than 100m. U will go to WNA. What Load line mark u can load ?
- Winter Mark

271) Tropical Mark & Summer Mark , which mark is more cargo to carry ?
- Tropical Mark

272) U are going from S Zone to S Zone but arrival port is F\N. Which LL Mark u can carry ?
- Summer Mark

273) Ur vsl is going from FW to SW. Consumption is 40 T. How many more cargo to load ?
- Consumption 40 T

274) Sail 15 days from T Zone to S Zone. Summer Dwt 20000 T. Amount of Cargo ?
- Summer Dwt 20000 T + 15 days consumption

275) 10 m draft & F0 DO FW + others = 1000T . Find intended cargo?

- Dwt (at 10 m draft) - 1000 T = DWCC

276) Side scuttles ? Deadlight ?

- Side Scuttles :
Port hole , generally circular window on the ship's hull, when open , to permit light and air.
- DeadLight :
Metal storm cover that can be securely fastened aginst the window when necessary and uses
to block light from entering and also called strom cover.

277) What is Storm Cover ? Where must be fitted ? ( U YNC )

 -

278) How surveyor check the Dead Lights ? ( U HLO)

-

279) What is Freeing Port ? Why u check Ship Railing ? ( U YNC )

-

280) What paint u will apply to the unden/water portion of ship hull ?
- Antifouling Paint
 AFL
281) Purpose of Antifouling Convention ? Ban Chemical Name ?
- To prevent attachment of sea life which slowing down the vessel's speeds and increase fuel
consumption.
- Organotin Compounds

282) What compounds is restricted in Antifouling Paint? From Which Conv ? What Cert need to carry ?
- Organotin compounds
- Anti Fouling Convention
- International Anti Fouling System Certificate

283) Who issue " Antifouling Certificate" ?

- Flag State / Recognized Organization (Mostly Class)