Chapter OneTopics and expressions1,Please say something about your hometown.My hometown is Hangzhou;it is located in eastern China;Hangzhou is one of the most important beautiful cities in China,it is a modern city.The environment of Hangzhou is very good,the sky is blue,the water is clean and the street is wide.The most famous sightseeing spot of my hometown is Westlake.2,Please say something about yourself.My name is Xiao Ming,I am twenty-one years old now.I am come from Zhoushan,I have been an student in Zhejiang institute of communication for two years,my daily life is rich and colorful,My hobby is various,such as coin collection,I have collected many kinds of coins.In my spare time,I often play cards with my roommates.3,Please say something about your family.My family is small,they are only three people in my family,they are father,mother and I.My father is a high school teacher,he likes reading.My mother is a doctor,she likes TV watching.I am a student,I like playing videogames,I am quick-tempered.We get along very well.4,Your favourite port you have called at.My favorite port is Hangzhou;it locates in eastern China;Hangzhou is one of the most important beautiful cities in China,it is a modern city.I like it very much,it is a modern city and very beautiful,the sky is blue,the water is clean and the street is wide.Most important,people there are very kind to us.The most famous sightseeing spot of Hangzhou is the Westlake.I like it very much.5,Please say something about your responsibilities on boardI am an A.B.on board,My duties on board are watchkeeping and ship maintenance.Before sailing,I test the wheel,check the navigation lights and prepare the signal flags.when entering or leaving port,I keep navigation watch.When at sea and traffic density is low,I usually do maintenance work.When berthing or unberthing,I do mooring and unmooring work..My position in these cases is forecastle or poop.When lying alongside,I keep the gangway watch.Sometimes,I monitor the cargo-handling operations.Questions and answers1.What’s your date of birth?My birthday is the first of September,19862.What’s your seaman’s book number?My seaman’s book number is L3867583.Where are you from?I’m from zhejiang province.4.What’s your Captain’s nationality?My captain’s nationality is China.5.What do you think is the most important thing on board?I think the most important thing on board is navigation safety.6.Which ports do you often call at?I often call at hangzhou,Dalian and so on.7.What is your favorite TV program?My favorite TV program is News.8.What is your favorite Web site?My favorite Web site is yahoo9.What is your favorite day of the week?Why?My favorite day of the week is Sunday,I can play basketball with my classmates that day.10.What is your favorite kind of movie?My favorite kind of movie is action movie.11.What is your favorite kind of music?My favorite kind of music is Popular music.12.What is your favorite magazine?My favorite magazine is Readers.13.What is the population of your hometown?The population of my hometown is one million.14.What is the population of your country?The population of my country is one point five billion.15.What is the best thing about your hometown?The best thing about my hometown is orange.16.What is the worst thing about your hometown?The worst thing about my hometown is water pollution.17.What’s your hometown like?It’s a small but beautiful city.18.Do you have many disasters in your country which are caused by weather?Yes,Typhoon and floods cause many disasters each year.19.What sport do you like to watch on TV?I like to watch football/basketball on TV20.What do you think is the most popular sport in the world?I think the most popular sport in the world is football.Chapter TwoTopics and expressions1.Say something about how to apply for radio pratique.This is Chinese Ship Motor Vessel YU FENG.My ship’s call sign is BPQX.My length over-all is139meters,breadth is20.8meters.Gross tonnage9305;net tonnage3616;my drafts are6.5meters fore and7.0meters aft.Our port of departure was Singapore,We left there on October5.Our last of port of call was Hong Kong,sailing date was October15.We have a crew of25and all the crew members are Chinese.No passengers on board.All my crew members have been in good health.We have got7,000tons of general cargo on board.No dangerous cargo on board.All these cargo are to be discharged in this port.At present my ship’s sanitary condition is in good order.My ship’s Deratting Exemption certificate was issued in Shanghai on July152006.My ship’s sanitary certificate was issued on August12.Vaccination certificate of all crew member are valid.2.Describe the requirement on ship’s seaworthy in terms of certificate and papers which need to be carried on board.The Certificate of Classification demonstrates a ship being in a fit and efficient condition and classed.International Load Line Certificate specifies the freeboard assignment of a ship. Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate prescribes general requirements for the functions of radiotelegraph.Class certificates should include the following:1)Classification Certificate for Hull,period of validity not exceed5years;2)Classification Certificate for Machinery,period of validity not exceed5years;3)Inspection Record Book for Cargo Gear.Statutory certificates should include the following:1)International Tonnage Certificate,under normal circumstance,no expiry date;2)International Load Line Certificate,period of validity not exceed5years;3)IOPP Certificate,period of validity not exceed5years;4)Exemption Certificate;3.Describe the shipboard customs formalities.The main duty of customs officers are to supervise the import cargo on board and to check whether there is any smuggle on board.Before customs officers come on board,documents/papers such as import cargo manifest, last port clearance,crew list,declaration of personal effects,declaration of drugs and declaration of arm and ammunitions etc are to be prepared.While ship’s crew fill up declaration of personal effects,they must declare their private effect exactly.I have such experience in Indonesia while customs officers carried out customs search,they checked each crew’s cabin as per declaration of personal effects,if they found any articles you didn’t declare but they must be declared according to the customs law,the articles were confiscated.4.Describe the shipboard immigration formalities.The main duty of immigration officers are to check the identification of ship’s crew/passenger on board and to check whether there is any stowaway on board the ship. Before immigration officers come on board,documents/papers such as seaman’s book or passport,crew list etc are to be prepared.I have such experience that in America the immigration officers will check each crew by roll calling prior to issue the shore pass.5.Describe the shipboard quarantine formalities.The main duty of quarantine officers are to check sanitary condition of the ship and health condition of each crew as well as the validity of vaccination.Before quarantine officers come on board,papers/certificates such as Maritime Declaration of health,port call list,crew list,vaccination list,yellow books and Deratting Exemtion Certificate etc are to be prepared.While quarantine officers carry out sanitary inspection on board,normally they focus on sanitary condition in galley.Questions and answers1.What’s the validity of the Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate?The validity of the Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate is24Months.2.What flag should be hoisted when a vessel requires quarantine inspection?Q flag should be hoisted when a vessel requires quarantine inspection.3.Can a ship enter a foreign port before quarantine inspection?A ship cannot enter a foreign port before quarantine inspection.4.Why must the customs officer seal the Bonded Store?Because cigarettes and liquor are not exempted from customs duties,the custom officer must seal this store to prevent the crew from smuggle.5.Please list5ship’s certificates.1)Certificate of ship’s Nationality;2)Classification Certificate;3)International Load Line Certificate;4)Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate;5)Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate;6)Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate;7)International Tonnage Certificate;8)Deratting Exemption Certificate:9)International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate(IOPP);10)Safety Management Certificate.6.Are cigarettes and liquor exempted from customs duties?No,cigarettes and liquor are not exempted from customs duties.7.How can the Captain do with the shore passes before leaving a port?The Captain should collect all the shore passes and return to the customs officer prior to leaving a port.8.Which certificate prescribes general requirements for the functions of radiotelegraph installation for lifeboat onboard?Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate prescribes general requirements for the functions of radiotelegraph installation for lifeboat onboard.9.Which certificate specifies the freeboard assignment of a ship?International Load Line Certificate specifies the freeboard assignment of a ship.10.Which document demonstrates a ship being in a fit and efficient condition and classed?The Certificate of Classification demonstrates a ship being in a fit and efficient condition and classed.11.If your ship needs provisions and/or replenishments,how do you get them?We can get provisions and/or replenishments through ship chandler.12.What documents do you show when you go through the customs formalities?The following documents are to be shown to the customs officer:1)Import Cargo Manifest;2)Last Port Clearance;3)Crew List;4)Bonded store list;5)Declaration of Personal Effects;6)Declaration of drugs,narcotics etc;7)Declaration of Arms and Ammunition.And so on.13.Who issues the shore passes to the crewmembers wishing to go ashore?The immigration officer issues the shore passes to the crewmembers wishing to go ashore.14.What documents should generally be shown to the quarantine officer?They are heath declaration,Crew List and so on.15.What documents should generally be shown to the custom officer?They are Last Port Clearance,Bonded store list and so on.16.What documents should generally be shown to the immigration officer?They are Crew List,ship’s nationality document and so on.Chapter ThreeTopics and expressions s1.Describe the responsibilities as a watch officer while the ship is at anchor.The master shall instruct the duty officer to keep anchor watch,and the duty officer should determine and plot the ship’s position on the chart as soon as practicable and when circumstances permit,check at sufficiently frequent intervals whether the ship is remaining securely at anchor by taking bearings of fixed navigation marks,moreover, posting proper look-out is important.The duty officer shall notify master as soon as possible in case of dragging.Taking all possible measures to stop the dragging as well as fixing position on the chart are important.At last,the accident shall be kept in the logbook.2.Describe the proper way of using VHF.When using a VHF set,the lowest transmitter power necessary for satisfactory communication should be used.Avoid non-essential transmission.Standard Marine Communication Phrases should be used in communication.During ship-to-ship communications,the ship called should indicate the channel on which further transmissions should take place.The calling ship should acknowledge before changing channel.Distress calls or messages designated on channel16have absolute priority over all other communication.Every ship should always keep a listening watch on channel16.3.Describe the procedures before arrival at a port.Each department will have work to do prior to arrival:I would advise the engineers who will want to prepare for rm the officer forward who will want the anchors and mooring arrangements fully operational.The master will want the pilot ladder in readiness and there may be cargo operations to ply with coastal state reporting scheme,Advise the pilots,Report to the VTS if appropriate.Check the bridge and navigational equipment.4.Describe the procedures before leaving a port.Secure all hatches and battern them down.Secure all derrick booms and other fittings.Batten down all hatches and wedge them up.Secure all outside openings and prepare for sea.Secure watertight doors and lash up lifeboats for heavy weather.Fill up all ballast tanks with sea water.Try bridge control console and steering gear and makes sure that they’re correct.Test steering gear,telegraph and whistle.Check gyro compass and ship’s clock.Be sure that stores and provision are readily rm the engine room to stand by the engine.5.Describe the procedures of pilotage.Apply pilotage to the pilot station by VHF or radio,report my ETA to pilot boarding place,vessel particulars,etc.to the pilot station.When the pilot go on board,he will startthe pilotage on his decision.When the vessel arrive the destination or leave the pilotage waters,the pilot will leave the vessel.Questions and answers1.Can you list at least three mooring lines?Yes,They are head line,breast line,spring line,and stern line.2.What should be prepared before the pilot comes on board?The pilot ladder,a heaving line and a life buoy.3.What is the maximum speed through the water that your ship can anchor withoutrisking breaking the cable?This varies with size,but typically for a VLCC or Super Container ship a speed of1knot should not be exceeded.4.What flag should be hoisted when a vessel requires a pilot?Flag G should be hoisted when a vessel requires a pilot.5.How can a ship get in touch with a port before her arrival?The ship can get in touch with a port through VHF.6.What ship’s particulars will pilot station usually ask for?Pilot station usually asks for ship’s LOA,drafts fore and aft,air draft,GT/NT.and so on.7.What should be reported to the pilot station?My ship’s present position and your ETA at pilot station or anchorage.8.What should be confirmed from the pilot station?Pilot’s boarding time and place,the ship’s side on which pilot ladder will be put.9.When the vessel enters the VTS area,what is requested to report?Ship’s name and call sigh,present course and speed.ETA at the pilot station,the reporting point that the vessel is passing,and so on.10.What does‘foul anchor’mean?It means that the anchor has its own cable twisted around it or has fouled an obstruction.11.If you are ordered:’Stand by both engines!’how should you reply and report?I shall repeat‘Stand by both engines’,and then report‘Both engines stand by.’12.Can you list three famous canals in the world?They are Suez Canal,Panama Canal and Kiel Canal.13.When you request the receiver to remain on channel16in VHF Communication,whatdo you say?I will say‘Stand by on VHF channel16’.14.How do you rectify the mistake in marine VHF communication?I should say‘mistake’,then followed by‘correction’and corrected part of the message.15.How do you emphasize the important part of a message in maritime VHFcommunication?We can say‘repeat’followed by the important part of the message.16.What does‘abandon vessel’mean?It means to evacuate crew and passengers from a distressed vessel.17.What does the abbreviation ETD stand for?It means the Estimated Time of Departure.18.What does‘dredging of an anchor’mean?It means moving an anchor over the sea bottom to control the movement of the vessel. 19.What does‘underway’mean?It means a vessel is not at anchor,or made fast to the shore,or aground.20.What does‘dragging of an anchor’?It means moving of an anchor over the sea bottom involuntarily because it is no longer preventing the movement of the vessel.21.What is the difference between a“radar beacon”and a“radar reflector”?a“radar beacon”can seed signal itself,but a“radar reflector”can’t.22.How many objects do you need to get a position using“horizontal sextant angles”?There are three objects.23.Why is a magnetic compass kept on board when a gyrocompass is more accurate?Because,In certain special circumstance,ship need a magnetic compass.,e.g.When the gyro compass was broken,or magnetic compass is more reliable and cheap.24.what do you report when the anchor has been heaved out of the ground and is clear of it?You should report Anchor is away or anchor aweigh.25.when preparing for anchoring what must you do before releasing the bow stoppers?Before releasing the bow stoppers,you should adjust the anchor chain.26.Would you let go an anchor from hawse pipe if the depth were75meters?No,I wouldn’t.Because it may break the windlass.27.Why must you consider ship’s speed and sea depth when you release the bow stoppers?Because it may breaks the windlass without concerning ship’s speed and sea depth.28.What must always be brought and placed close to the pilot ladder well before the pilot’s embarkation?Warning placard always be brought and placed close to the pilot ladder well before the pilot’s embarkation.29.Why is it dangerous to anchor in ice?Because the anchor and anchor chain may be frosted.30.What flag is when the pilot has arrived on board?Flag“H”should be hoisted when the pilot has arrived on boardChapter FourTopics and expressions s1.Describe the procedures of carrying dangerous cargo on board.If a shipper wants to ship dangerous goods on board,he should provide the following information to carrier:the packing of the cargo,classes and UN No.He is also required to provide quantities or pieces of the cargo to be loaded,nature,stowage factors,separation requirements,destination,etc.In many countries,dangerous cargoes’handling must be under the supervision of officers from MSA.Dangerous goods should be stowed away from engine room and should be loaded at last and discharged firstly.During voyage,close attention shall be paid to them.2.Describe the precautions before entering an enclosed space.Before entering an enclosed space,a competent person should undertake a preliminary assessment of the risk that the atmosphere might be toxic,flammable or oxygen-deficient.If he find the risk is insufferable,he should ventilate the enclosed space adequately and wear breathing apparatus before entering the enclosed space.Sometimes,it is necessary to arrange another crew member wait outside the enclosed space,he can take some emergent assistances if any accident occurs.3.Describe the procedures of cargo stowage.The ship’s officer must first of all make out a Stowage Plan from the Loading Lists.The loading lists give the quantity,description,backing,marks and members,destination, and other details of all the shipments offered for the contemplated voyage.The vessel’s chief officer is held responsible for proper stowage of his cargo.Typically,stevedore men stow the cargo according to the Stowage Plan.4.Describe the actions to be taken in case of an oil spill on board.When oil spilling occurs,the founder shall report to Master or other officers immediately.After receiving the message,he shall send the oil-spill alarms,that is,one short,2 prolonged following one short.The SOPEP,which is shipboard oil pollution emergency procedures,shall be initiated.SOPEP aims to provide emergency procedures or measures to Master or officers on board.All crew should keep in mind their duties and responsibility in such a plan./for master/The Master shall report the situation of oil pollution to the coastal government, local agent and ship owner./for chief officer/The chief officer shall con on the spot,coordinate all groups including extinguishing or collecting oil and communicate with others./for2/3officer/The2/O shall keep watch on the bridge and make records on spot.The3/O shall take charge of collecting oils spilled and communicate with the chief officer.5.Describe how to ensure a proper stowage for general cargo.It is necessary to prepare the Cargo Stowage Plan carefully before loading starts because it is according to this plan that cargo work is carried out.In order to make out a Stowage Plan properly,the chief officer should find out from the loading lists such details of the cargo as nature,packing and the measurement and weight of each package.If loading is well planned,all the space within the ship can be utilized to the best advantage,and the ship will be in a good seagoing trim and stable.Questions and answers1.How many classes of dangerous goods are there according to the IMDG Code?Canyou list some?The dangerous goods transported by sea are divided into nine classes according to the IMDG.For examples:Class1:Explosives;Class3:Flammable liquids;Class4:Flammable solids;Class8:Corrosives.2.What kind of cargo is classified as flammable cargo?The cargo which is prone to ignite or to self-ignite,include flammable gases,flammable liquids,and flammable solids3.Please describe the general nature of general cargo?General cargo is made up of an infinite variety of goods and can be classified according to its characteristics.It can be divided into containerized,non-containerized and refrigerated cargo.4.Please describe the general nature of bulk cargo?Generally,Bulk cargo is unpacked cargo and is of the same or a similar kind or nature, like coal,grains and so on.5.What kind of cargo is canvas sling suitable for lifting?It is used for lifting bagged cargo.6.What kind of cargo is chain sling suitable for lifting?It is used for heavy slender cargoes,such as timber or steel rails.7.What kind of cargo is net sling suitable for lifting?Ship replenishment or bagged cargo.8.What does the abbreviation COW stand for?It stand for Crude Oil Washing.9.What does‘jettison of cargo’mean?It mean throwing cargo overboard for General Average.10.What does‘compatibility of goods’mean?It means the extent different kinds of goods could be stowed together.11.What does the abbreviation SWL stand for?It stands for Safe Working Load.12.What does‘shifting cargo’mean?It means the transverse movement of cargo,especially bulk cargo,which is caused by heavy rolling for instance.13.What does‘Union purchase’mean?Union purchase is a means of loading and/or unloading cargo.Both derricks are combined together by guy lines during operation..14.What preparations shall be done before loading cargo?Cargo gears shall be prepared and checked.Holds shall be opened.15.What is the loading capacity of your vessel?The loading capacity of my vessel is ten metric tons.16.What cargo handling gear and equipment does your vessel have?My vessel has two cranes.17.What can be used to remove spillage?Sand and wood chips can be used to remove spillage.18.What shall be ensured before entering the enclosed space?We should ensure the enclosed space has been ventilated adequately.19.Please list some cargo papers?Loading list,import cargo list,export cargo list,Bill of lading and so on.20.What must you wear when you enter an enclosed space?I must wear breathing apparatus when entering an enclosed space.Chapter FiveTopics and expressions1.Describe the duties of watch-keeping when underway.OOW keeps watch on bridge in no circumstances leave the bridge until properly relieved.He have full knowledge of safety and navigational equipment and make full use of them..He should be acquaintance with the handling characteristics of the ship,and avoid collision complying with the rules of COLREG72concerned.When restrict risibility encountered,OOW can inform the master and exhibit navigation lights,also Have engine ready.When in congested area,fixes shall be take in more frequent intervals.2.Describe the bridge shift change.I usually go on the bridge15minutes in advance for preparations and adaptation to nightvision.I’ll come to know the ship’s surroundings and environment before taking over.During the night shift,I’ll read the Night Standing Order written by the master and sign it.After taking over a shift,I usually check ship’s position and course and so on.The master usually asks the duty officer to report to him when the ship is in sight of some important marks.At the same time the duty office is to be relieved action to avoid any hazard,to avoid collision for instance,the relief of officer should be deferred.3.Describe the differences between navigating in a narrow channel and in a traffic separation scheme.When sailing in narrow channel,ship shall proceed along the course of narrow channel.keep as near to the outer limit of the channel lies on her starboard side as is safe and practicable.he should not cross channel when ever crossing impede the safe passage of other vesselsWhen sailing in TSS,ship shall proceed in an appropriate traffic lane in general direction of traffic flow.when navigate in narrow channel.if crossing the lane,shall cross on a heading as nearly as possible at right angle to the direction of the traffic flow.4.Describe advantages of various or technologies for proper lookout.If properly used,hazards and ships have collision danger can be defected in long distance by radar and exact estimate of the visibility is possible when radar is used to determined the objects in vicinity and also the effect of collision prevention can be checked by radar.Visual lookout is more reliable if in short distance,and is even more reliable in restrict visibility.Both lookout by visual and by navigation aids are possible at all times especially in restrict visibility.They all have their own advantages.5.Describe the preparations to be done by the Deck Department prior to arrival.When in pre-arrived situation,make sure that all the navigation aids is in god condition, the radio equipment shall be checked and should be available at all times.The master take charge in the bridge,has third officer as his aid.The chief officer has anchor ready at the fore part of ship and the second officer keep on duty at the aft part of the ship.Questions and answers1.Why is important to sound fog signals?The fog signal in restrict visibility indicates the movement of the ships and the tapes of ships.It is important for collision prevention.2.when would you sound the general alarm?Only in real emergencies where there is no time to telephone to sound the whistle.The most likely times to sound the alarm would be when the OOW needs urgent assistance or when the vessel is in immediate danger and when other methods of calling personnel are inadequate.3.when should an OOW notify the master immediately for emergency ship-handling or complicated navigation?Please list some.Restricted visibility encountered,the traffic conditions or the movement of other ships causing concern,difficulty is experienced in maintaining course,on failure to sight land or navigation mark,unexpected land is sighted or a change in soundings occurs.4.How does the OOW assess risk of collision generally?By taking a compass bearing of the approaching ship or by taking radar bearing from a compass stabilized radar.5.How should the reliving officer behave in case a bridge maneuvers already took place but has not been over?The relieving officer should not hand over until he finishes the bridge maneuvers.6.List the main items to be updated on the pilot card?The draught(forward and aft),the non-availability of equipment,the date,port and displacement and any defects that might affect the navigation of the ship.7.Besides the collision risks,what else should you monitor on watch in reduced visibility?The performance of radar,navigation lights’condition,communicates through VHF,the maneuverability of the ship.8.How do you know the VHF channels to be monitored when leaving port?By checking the plan,asking the pilot and consulting the Admiralty Guide to Radio Signals if the information was not available elsewhere.9.What should the Master expect from the OOW on arriving at the bridge?A brief description of the most critical threat and my intended actions followed by ageneral summary of the situation.10.Who should be in attendance when a pilot is on the ladder?The third officer.should be in attendance when a pilot is on the ladder.11.When would you instruct a lookout to assist you on the bridge?I would post a look out in accordance with standing orders,when the visibilitydeteriorates,when I need to be occupied with bridge work which requires special attention,whenever extra assistance is required,like man overboard.12.What effect will the general alarm have on the crew?General alarm indicate the crew with the information of the types of emergency,the part of ship which in emergency and the assembling place of the ship.13.Why is record keeping a necessary part of watch-keeping?To free the mind,to keep an accurate record of events,to establish trends,and to provide evidence in the event of an incident.。
