船长_大副英文面试问题及参考答案

就船上的值班和所承担的任务分工来看，三副也是甲板部非常重要的职位。

但是，考虑到三副毕竟在船上的工作时间不会很长，经验也不会很多，所以考官对三副的问题一般不会很复杂，主要是集中在职位范围内的一些问题，如救生、消防设备的维护和保管、吃水的测量、应急反应、值班时应注意的问题等等。

也可能会问及《国际安全管理规则》（ISM）以及《公司安全管理体系》方面的知识和问题。

有些公司的三副可能还要承担一些二副的工作职责，所以，三副也应该参考一下二副的问题。

1. Can you tell me about your educational background and working experience as a seaman?For example: I graduated from Dalian Maritime University in July 1999. Since April, 1999, I began my seamen career. I have worked on two ships. On the first ship, I worked as a deck cadet for 10 months. On the second ship, I worked as a 3/O for nearly a year.2. Can you tell me about your last vessel?My last ship was a general cargo sailing globally, but mainly from European ports to the US and Canada port. I worked on that vessel for 13 months as third officer.3. What are your responsibilities as a Third Officer?(1) To perform sea watches and cargo watch, from 0800~1200 and 2000~2400 hours(2) To assist the Chief Officer in supervising cargo handling operation(3) To measure the draft at the discretion of the Chief Officer or the Master(4) To assist the Master on the bridge with anchoring and mooring and unmooring operation is underway(5) To inspect communication systems and important items related to the navigational system and other department before leaving port or shifting anchorage(6) To maintain the life-saving appliances and fire fighting equipment and make records in the maintenance log and inventory book(7) To do some paper work and other jobs assigned by the Master4. When do you call the Master to the Bridge?If the master were not in the bridge room, according to some rules and my experience, I would call the master to the bridge under the following circumstances.When I do not know the correct actions to take.When the giving away vessel does not give away as a rule and cannot get into contact with it. When navigational equipment fails to respondWhen receiving the distress callWhen navigational marks are missing or in the expected time, and did not see the marksWhen the depth sounding do not have expected resultWhen entry into heavy traffic, low visibility areasWhen main engine speed decreases or breakdownWhen approaching the poor visibility areasAnd when the vessel is in danger and I am not sure how to react.5. Who is responsible for the LSA and FFE equipment on board a ship?LSA means Life Saving Apparatus; FFE means Fire Fighting Equipment. The Third Officer is responsible for the maintenance of all these apparatus. The maintenance records should be logged.6. How often and what do you inspect the lifeboats?Usually I inspect and test the important parts of the lifeboat on a weekly basis. My checking points include attachment to the hull, lifeline, handrail, and the condition of rudder, fuel oil tanks, freshwater, and food and so on. After checking, I make records in the maintenance book and log book.7. What actions should you take while you find fire in the cabin?I should sound the fore alarm first, and then inform the bridge, the engine room and the Master immediately. And I will use the portable fire extinguisher to put out the fire the soonest possible if the fire is not that serious. The same time, I shall watch the fire carefully and wait for the fire-fighting team assistance. When the fire fighting team is in their respective position, I will come to my position on the Fire Muster List.8. What do you know about ISM code? What are DOC and SMC?For answer to the first question, please refer to the Questions and Reference Answers for the Master.DOC means Document of Compliance. It is issued to a shipping company by a classification society or a maritime administration. SMC means Safety Management Certificate. It is issued to a ship by a classification society or a maritime administration.9. Why must you check the compass error between the gyro and magnetic during the watch?The duty officer should check the difference between the two compasses at least every hour. If significant error between magnetic and gyrocompass is found, compasses must be adjusted and corrected immediately. If there the gyrocompass breaks down, I shall immediately report it to the Master.10. How do you check the ship’s position when you keep the anchor watch and which way is the best?I can use three ways i.e. Radar fixing, GPS fixing, landmark fixing to get the vessel’s position and define the anchor position. But I think the best way is radar fixing because it is more precise and reliable. For the sake of safety, instead of using only one means, all the other ways available should be used. At the same time, lookout is still very important.11. What preparations should you make in anticipation of the PSC inspection on board the ship?I should check very carefully the FFE and LSA to make sure they function well. I should also make sure that all the logs and records of the FFE and LSA and the drills are available for inspection.12. How do you check the CO2 System?The CO2 system is the fixed fire fighting system. I do the checks according to the checklist. First, the date of last service, CO2 pipelines and bottles should be checked. The air blow test should be carried out to make sure that the system works well enough. Certificates also need to be checked to make sure they are up-to-date. The weight of the CO2 in the bottles should be tested at regular interval.13. During cargo watch, what should the Third Officer on duty do?According to the cargo stowage plan, the Third Officer must ensure the safety of the personnel, the cargo and the ship. He should watch and supervise the loading operation and cargo stowing, and report the accident and abnormalities, if any, to the Chief Officer. The Third Officer should keep watch on the weather, the mooring conditions, sea and vicinity condition, and check the draft regularly. All records should be make in the logbook.14. What is the maximum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) rate on board?According to some rules and regulations, the BAC shall not be more than 0.04% by weight of the blood any time when being tested. But watch-keepers are not allowed to drink any alcoholicbeverage 4 hours before their watch. Anyway, I shall refer to the SMS manual of the company to get some more detailed regulation in this regard.15. When RADAR, ARPAR and other positioning system are in use, does the use of these apparatus relieve your duty of look-out as a watch-keeper?No, the working of these apparatus does not relieve the watch officer of his duty to maintain a proper look-out at all time. You can not depend on the machines too much. Lookout (deck watch) is always very important, especially in some passages, in side the port and in some dangerous sailing areas. Delayed actions will possibly give rise to big accidents.16. When the vessel departs the port, what preparation shall the Master do?(1) He shall make various principal calculations such as the tide, current and the time of sun-rise and sun-set that is necessary for securing safety during port entry of departure.(2) Check to see that the disembarkation of the visitors and the embarkation or disembarkations of supernumeraries in accordance with the safety management records.(3) Check to see that the deck crews are on board.(4) Prepare and check signal flags, make sure that Port Clearance and other formalities are well prepared.(5) Make sure that the pilotage and tug service are prepared.17. How often do you check and correct the chronometer (天文钟)?I shall check and correct it on daily basis. The record of each correction shall be put into the record book. Besides, the chronometer shall be sent ashore for cleaning during each shipyard repair period.18. When working on the bridge, when do you call the engine room for information?(1) Whenever necessary to ascertain that engine room and bridge clocks are synchronized(2) At least one hour before starting or ending a sea passage(3) As soon as it appears that engine operation maneuvers may be required, with one hour’s notice if possible(4) Whenever the ship machinery operation may be affected by weather or other condition changes, such as shallow water approach, concentration of marine life or seaweed, ice in water, or change of trim or draft due to ballasting shifting(5) One hour before inert gas system operation is required (for tanker)(6) One hour before steam is required on deck(7) Whenever the temperature falls to 2degree centigrade to prevent damage to equipment(8) At least one hour before the standby generator is required(9) As soon as an excessive some is to be turned(10) Whenever the cargo pumps are used(11) One hour prior to getting underway.19. When you join a vessel, what should you do first?First, I shall report to the master and familiarize myself with the Emergency Card in the cabin and the Muster Lists, and crewmen including the master the other officers and seamen on board the vessel. Second, with accompaniment of the relieved the 3/O, I shall have an inspection of those items the 3/O is responsible for. I shall discuss immediately with the master on any unsatisfactory conditions, including equipment malfunctions. I shall also take over all the documents the 2/O shall take care of. Lastly, I shall prepare for getting underway. I shall test the draft of the vessel and report the result to the C/O.A good handover with the relieved 3/O is very important thing for me.20. Please tell some parts of a lifeboat in English.For instance, manrope, oars, ration, securing gears, launch tracks, slip gear, sea anchor, sea plug davit, roll, harbor pin, canvas roof, fresh water fishing gear, medicine, axe, provisions, sail makers lather palm, sail makers needle, grommet, serving boards, serving mallets, round mallets, wood hand fids, hatch wedge, art guards, life jackets, lifejacket lights, lifebuoys, thermal protector, radar reflector, bailer, hatchets, sponges, lifeboat oil lamps, inflatable life jacket, immersion suit, matches, life-saving signal, survival manual, waterproof electric torch, boathooks, and so on.以上词汇供参考，并不是要求大家把所有的词汇都能记下来。

船长面试问题1.can you tell me about your educational background?2.what is a classification society? What is the purpose of classificationsurvey? Please list some famous classification societies in the world.A classification society is usually an independent organization thatcarries out classification surveys, statutory surveys, surveys related to notarial matters for ships, offshore installations, marine freight containers, materials and marine equipment. It also provides safety management certification services to shipping companies and their ships. The purpose of classification survey is to evaluate the situation of a ship and the management of a company and its ship.Some of the famous classification societies are: NK, CCS, ABS, DNV(Norwegian), SL(British Lloyd), GL(German Lloyd), KR(Korean), RINA(Italian).3.Can you talk about the previous vessels you worked on board?4.what type of cargo was carried on board your last vessel?Bulk cargo: cement, cement clicker, nickel, ore, iron, sand, phosphorus rock, potash in bulk, salt, grain, pet coke, coal etc..General cargo: vehicle, loader, wagon, heavy lifts, over-length cargo, mine equipment, steel construction material.Other: log, plywood, container, and so on.5.where was your last vessel’s trading area? Which ports have youcalled?I have rich experience in calling the ports in the US, some developingcountries and in the passage through the Suez Canal, and Denver strait, and Denmark Strait.Some useful expressions for trading area: ocean-going, world widely, globally, worldwide; fixed route.6.can you tell me the differences between the Chinese state-ownedshipping companies and foreign shipping companies?Basically, in my opinion, there are not big differences at all. It seems to me that foreign owners are more concerned about the master’s overriding authority on board while the Chinese shipping companies tend to ask their local agents to do more for the vessel. Another major difference between them is that the Safety Management System of the Chinese companies is in Chinese and the working language on board is Chinese. What’s more, most of the Chinese owners use the CCS for classification while foreign owners may use different classification societies.7.in case of cargo damage, for example, before the vessel arrives at thedischarging port, you find the quality of the surface cargo has changed, how would you handle it?I have to look into the reason and volume of the damage first, and thenI’ll contact the owner for instruction. In the event of small quantity ofgrain, I shall just throw it into the sea to avoid disputes. Or I will follow the owner’s instruction to contact it’s the P&I correspondent or local agent for their advice.If necessary, I’ll prepare a Sea Protest to claim that the ship owner and the crew have exercised their due diligence.8.how do you understand the master’s overriding authority underemergency situations?If the situation and time permit, the master should always report to the company first before taking actions. However, when the ship is in immediate danger, the master shall exercise his overriding authority and take whatever actions necessary in dealing with an emergency situation in order to protect the safety of the seafarers, the cargo, the vessel, the port and the environment without considering too much the demands of the ship owner and the charterer. Nevertheless , the master should report to the company in detail what has happened after the event.9.can you tell me about your experience as a captain?Hints: your experience may include such things as the duration you have worked as a captain, the places or ports you have ever been to, the types of vessels you have ever served, the types of cargo you have ever experienced, the management styles on the vessels, and so on.Please also refer to chapter one for more detailed answers.10. what is the master’s standing order?It is basically the master’s own set of instructions and orders for the vessel’s operation. The contents may include the watch-keeping duties for the officers, when to ask for order from the master, the port entry procedure, and how to deal with emergency situations like oil pollution, fire disaster, collision, grounding, as well as when to call the master to the bridge, and so on. For special vessels( tanker, LPG or car carriers, etc.) the standing orders may have some more contents.The standing order is normally found on the first pages of deck log book and in the bridge order book. Besides, some warnings shall be prominently posted on the bridge and read and signed by all duty officers.11.how do you understand the importance of keeping good and harmonious relationship with the chief engineer and other officers and engineers?Without harmonious relationship with the chief engineer and the other officers and engineers, the master cannot manage the ship well. but how can the master achieve it ? first of all, the master must have close contact with the department heads because the daily management is delegated to them although the master himself in responsible for the overall safety and personnel management. Secondly, the master himself must know his job well and know when to do what and how.Thirdly, the master should by very strict in himself in discipline andbehavior. Fourthly, he should be fair in job assignment, pay distribution and other daily management. But if someone on board breaks the master’s order or the rules on purpose, the master will have to penalize the offender and can consider firing him according to the procedure of the ship owner.12.did you have the experience of working with foreign crews?Yes, I have worked on four ships of mixed crew from china, china Taiwan, Philippine, Vietnam, Russia, south korea, japan, burma and Ukraine.13. how do you differentiate the Chinese crews and the philippino crews? Or how do you like the philippino(Korean,Vietnamese, Indian, Burmese, Ukrainian, Russian, british etc.) seamen?I had the experience of working with the Philippine crew. The filippin are mostly very professional and obedient. Sometimes they are also demanding in terms of wages. As a whole, they are very nice seafarers.14. can you tell me about the companies you have worked for ?what are the differences among these companies?The company I have worked for the past ten yeas is a state-owned company. It is a good company. But the management of the company is, in some ways, different from foreign shipowners companies.15. how is a passage/voyage plan made on board ships? What materialsdo you need to refer to when you make such plans?Usually, a passage plan should be made before a new voyage starts. The master should give the second officer the sailing instructions and his intentions on the sailing routes and before the second officer prepares the draft plan. Then the master is supposed to check it very carefully. If something wrong is found in the passage plan, the master should ask the second officer to correct it immediately. If nothing is wrong about the draft, the plan shall be ratified and implemented.When the second officer is making the draft plan, the master should help provide some important information sources for the second officer, such as the port entry guidance, the sailing directions, list of lights, tidal stream tables, deep draught vessel planning guide, the IMO ship route guidance, government and port authority’s regulations, pilot charts, notice to mariner, weather information, and the voyage plan and so on.The master should ensure that the plan covers “berth to berth” area in the passage. And the master should help the second officer to select the best sailing route that will save fuel and time, and avoid bad weather conditions.16. can you describe the preparation procedures before entering the US ports?First, I must check all the certificates for the vessel and the seamen to make sure all the necessary certificates are available to deal with thecustoms clearances, the sanitary checks and o5ther port checks. In addition, I must prepare such publications as currently corrected navigational charts, US coastal pilot guide, light list book, tide table, US inland rules of navigation, and recent notice to mariners.Forty-eight hours prior to entry to a US port, I shall conduct the following emergency steering drills and log them into the record books: operation of the main steering gear from steering compartment, communication between bridge and steering compartment, and alternative power supply. I shall also inform the qualified individual of my arrival.Twenty-four hours before arrival in a US port, I shall notify the USCG of my ship’s arrival.Twelve hours prior to arrival in a US port, the following equipment shall be tested and recorded in the log book: primary and second steering gear, internal control communications and alarms, standing-by emergency generator, and main propulsion machinery.Drills are also the priorities of my preparatory work. Usually, the port authority of the US pays special attention to the drills. So boat drills, fire-fighting drills and other drills must be carried out before entering into any US port.Sanitary situation of my ship is another consideration. Proper disposal of garbage on my ship and anti-pollution devices examination are very important.All in all , much more care should be taken before entry into any US port than in the ports in other countries.17. did you encounter any problems during PSC inspections in the US ports?No, I have never met any big problems because I always made good preparation before my vessel called at US port. Each time I was able to go through the PSC inspections smoothly.Or you can say:Yes, I once had a problem during PSC inspection in a US port. The ARPA couldn’t be activated since the power supply was out of work. The USCG only allowed us a few hours to repair it. To their satisfaction, the ARPA was back to normal after only one hour. Luckily we didn’t have any fine imposed on us. I understand from this experience that good preparations in advance are very important. Even if there is a problem, I will ask my crew to rectify it in the least possible time.18. how should the pre-departure seminar be conducted in the port?According to my experience, a safety meeting shall be held prior to departure and some of the important issues like the un-berthing operation(including the deck and engine room), cargo & hull lashing check, stowaway check, cooperation with the pilot and other engineering(technical) matters should be discussed at the meeting.19. why should the master always be aware of the actions being taken bythe pilot?Well, it’s because the presence of the pilot on the bridge does not relieve the master from taking any measures necessary to assure the safety of the ship and marine environment. If he finds that the pilot’s orders are doubtful, the master has to clarify the orders immediately. When necessary, the master shall command the ship’s navigation himself.20. what should the master do if he is unsure about his legal standing in a foreign country or a strange port?He must contact the company at once for advice. He should also , if necessary, consult the local correspondent of the owner’s P&I and the local agent of the ship who can provide valuable advice and assistance. 21. what should the master do if the figures of the loaded quantity are abnormally different from those on the bills of lading?The master should report the case to the ship owner as soon as possible. At the dictation of the company, the master should prepare and send a letter of protest to the notary surveyor or terminal/port authority under the instruction of the ship owner. In such case, the master should also require further measurements and calculations to be made.22. what contents are shown on the bill of lading if the ship is loaded with bulk cargo?Usually, the following items are shown on the bill of lading: Measure, quality, quantity, condition, contents and value unknown etc..different companies may have different formats for their respective B/L. a B/L consists of three original copies that have the same legal validity. The first copy the consignee shows will deny the validity of the other two copies.23. do you know the insurance coverage provided by a P&I Club?A P&I Club is a non-profit association of ship owners that provides mutual insurance against maritime risks. It covers the risks that are not covered by the Hull Insurer, such as personnel illness and injury, cargo damage, collision with another vessel, stowaways and refugees, damage to fixed or floating objects, pollution and so on.24. could you explain what the SOLAS 74 and MARPOL 73/78 are? What is the relation between SOLAS74 and ISM Code?SOLAS is the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea. It is the most important international convention on the safety of life at sea made and passed by IMO. The ISM Code is listed as chapter 9 of the SOLAS74. It is to ensure safety of the ship, the seamen, the port and the cargo, as well as the marine environment.25. prior to a ship’s departure, what tests should be made and logged in the ship’s log book:some of the key test to be done before sailing:a)steering gear test.b)Ship’s clocks and engine telegraph tests and harmonization.c)Internal, external and portable communication equipment test.d)The whistle and navigational lights tests.e)Relevant electronic position-fixing equipment(ARPA, RADAR,GMDSS)test.f)Any other tests that the master thinks necessary.26. how often at least should the emergency steering drill be held?It should be held at least every three months. But actually, the more often the drill is done, the better.But before entering into some ports, for example, in the US where PSC inspections are very strict, it is very important to have drills prior to entry.27. how do you maintain the minimum under keel clearance( MUKC) when the vessel is during passage, in fairways and inside ports?During the passage, the MUKC should be at least more than 20% of load draft; in fairway, 10% of load draft; inside the ports, 10% of load draft, or as regulated by port authority.28. what are the master’s responsibilities on garbage disposal?The master shall ensure that the posters with a summary of regulations on garbage disposal at sea is clearly displayed in the ship’s galley, on the information boards and in any other places where garbage is collected prior to disposal. The master shall discuss the subject of shipboard garbage management with the crew at safety meetings. Themaster shall check the garbage disposal situation on board thoroughly from time to time. The master shall also nominate a specific person in charge of the garbage disposal.29. can you describe the garbage disposal procedures on board your last vessel? How did you classify the garbage on board?Four steps should be followed: collection, processing(separation), storage, and disposal.The garbage can be divided into three kinds:Plastics and plastic mixed with other materials;Food and accommodation waste;Other garbage that can not be disposed in the sea,e.g., plastic and plasic materials?30. what are sensitive cargoes as defined by the P&I Club?The cargoes that are particularly susceptible to moisture and damage are called sensitive cargoes. Special attention is required for sensitive cargoes. The P&I Club defines the following cargoes as sensitive cargoes: cement, grain, and sugar and so on.31. before the commencement of each voyage, which parts of the vessel should be checked?Cargo holds, hatch covers, ventilation system, tank-top, hold lighting, fire fighting and detector appliances, bilge, sounding pipes, air pipesk, cargo gears (hooks, grabs, slings, wires) and the relevant machineryshould be checked carefully in order to ensure seaworthiness of the vessel. After the checks, the checklists shall be filled or records shall be kept. 32. please explain the meaning of “SOPEP”? what contents should be included in the SOPEP?SOPEP means shipboard oil pollution emergency plan and it should contain the following:1)procedures to be followed by the master or other persons in chargeof the ship to report an oil pollution incident.2)Authority or persons to contacted in the event of oil pollution.3)Detailed description of actions to be taken immediately by personson board to reduce or control the discharge of oil followingincident.4)List of oil spill response equipment and materials to be maintainedon board.( removers, sprayer, oil absorbent, saw dust, sand, wasterags, scoop, shovels, buckets, bamboo brooms, portable pump,protective clothing, portable containers).Simply speaking, SOPEP should include such things as the emergency contact (telephone and other means of communication, address, etc..), the equipment used in dealing with oil pollution, the muster list in the oil pollution, and the report procedure when the accident happens,etc.33. what preparations should you make before entry into a port?1)to gather the necessary information on the state and destinationport authority requirements related to pilotage, berthing, customsclearance and port quarantine inspection etc.;2)to make sure of an orderly slow-down of the main engine, andask the duty officer to give the ETA and the time the ship isexpected to be on maneuvering speed to the duty engineer;3)the main engine is to be tested in the astern mode and the mastershould know that in some countries(e.g., in US) , before entryinto port, entire test of the navigational equipment and mainengine is required;4)to ask the duty officers to ensure that the right flags, signals, orlights are shown;5)to facilitate the machinery maintenance , the master should givethe C/E an indication of ETB and ETD immediately after thearrival at an anchorage or berth.34. what should a muster list include? What kinds of muster list did you have on the last vessel?A muster list should include the following points:1)details of emergency alarm signal;2)how abandonship order will be given;3)substitutes for the key personnel who may become disabled;4)the boat to which each persom belongs and duties to be performedin an abandon ship situation;5)the specific group to which a person belongs and general dutiesduring various emergencies;6)any additional or specific duties;7)specific assembly point of each group.The muster lists must be ready before a ship sails.We had the following muster lists on board the last vessel: general emergency, fire fighting, fire in the engine, emergency steering, abandon-ship, man overboard, oil pollution prevention station.35. when your ship is involved in an oil pollution incident, whom do you report it to?According to the ISM Code and MARPOL, the incident should be immediately reported to the nearest coastal state, and the ship owner without any delay. A report should also be submitted to the flag state. 36. do you allow cargo discharge without being shown the B/L?definitely no. the B/L is the legal evidence of the cargo’s ownership. However, the cargo can be discharged if the consignee shows a letter of indemnity approve by the ship owner confirming the authenticity of the documents.37. how do you understand shipboard training?It is a very important thing on board. Routine training on safety of the vessel, the cargo, and the seamen should be carried out periodically. Training to new joiners is also important, they should be briefed onemergency procedures, anti-pollution, safety equipment familiarization, ship operational training and working skills.38. how can you maintain a balance of interests between the shipowner and the charterer?Well, this is a difficult question. My opinion is that the owner’s interests should always be prioritized. But you know, sometimes the master is under heavy pressure from both the owner and the charterer. My experience is that the charterer’s interests should be taken good care of without hurting the interests of the owner and the crew.39. what do you know about the internal and external audit? During the internal audit, how will you cooperate with the auditors?Usually, the internal audit is carried out once or twice a year in accordance with the owner’s SMS manuals. It is under the charge of the designated person(DP), or at the discretion of the DP.After receiving audit notice from the company, the master should hold a pre-audit meeting with the officers and engineers after receiving the audit notice. The master should make sure that the best cooperation is provided to the auditors of the company and the documents to be audited are well prepared.The external audit is carried out by the professional auditors from the class. If major non-conformities, non-conformities and observations are found either in the internal or external audit, the ship should makerectification in the stipulated time.40. can you briefly describe the hand-over procedure between the outgoing master and the relieving master?Usually, the handover procedure is as follows:First, the outgoing master should prepare a handover memo to be attached to the report.The following should be the highlights in the handover procedure:Documentation, communication (the means to contact all related persons and companies), bridge equipment, stores and accounts, personnel, ship maintenance and conditions etc. besides, it is also very important to give the relieving master a clear idea of the personnel, the local agent, the port and some other information that are not written in the checklist. Try to fill in all the check lists at the presence of both masters.41. what is the relation ship between the master and the chief engineer? Or what kind or relation should the master and the chief engineer have?The master is the no.1 leader of the ship, responsible for the whole vessel and the chief engineer is one subordinate of the master. The chief engineer is in full charge of the engine department. In the meantime, it is also important for the master to offer support and help to the chief engineer in his implementation of duties. Anywaym smooth cooperation and harmonious relationship between the master and the chief engineer is very important to the safe operation of the vessel.42. what should the ship’s night orders include?How often do you prepare the night orders include? How often do you prepare the might orders. Does well-prepared night orders mean you can have a good sleep?The ship’s night orders should include such information as sailing couses, anti-collision warning , some precautions, watch keeping points, dangerous cargo orders, sailing warning in special areas etc. the master should prepare a night order every night before he goes to sleep.Even I have well prepared night orders, I shall still be on high alert when the vessel is sailing in some dangerous areas (i.e. areas with low visibility, some narrow straits, along the seacoast and the pending arrival at the port, etc.)43. when new crew come on board, what training will you offer to them?First , I will get them familiar with the whole vessel, including the equipment, the personnel and documents. Second, I will ask them to get familiar with their respective duties. Third, I will get them trained on the safe operation44. what are the three grades of bulk carriers according to their size?Generally, they are classified into three types: handy size, panamax size and cape size. The handy size bulker is less than 60000 tons in deadweight tonnage. The panamax size bulker is between 60000 to 70000 tons, usually carrying usual cargoes such as coal, bauxite, borax, cement,grain, tapioca, copra, pellet, lime stone and so on. The cape size is more than 80000 tons in deadweight tonnage, and 106 feet in breadth, and the cargo usually carried by this type of a bulker are iron ore, pellet, and coal.45.how do you know that the sea chart is up-to-date? How do you get the latest notice to mariner?I need to check the charts correction log and the charts concerned to make sure the chart is updated.Normally the company sends the notice to mariner periodically and automatically to the ship. I will send a requisition to the company if the notice to mariner is not being received.46.what is the DCPA during passage, in fairway, in the strait, and inside ports?At sea, the closest point of approach (DCPA) is two miles; in the strait, the shortest distance between the two ships is the new course distance, the safe anti-collision clearance between two vessels also depends on such factors as weather condition, the sizes of the two vessels and so on.47.How do you treat the engine bilge water?The engine bilge water can by no means be pumped out into the sea directly. If it has to be pumped out, it must be properly treated through the oily water separator.If there is to much engine bilge water, the chief engineer will report it to me. I will then ask for instructions from the owner. With the owner’sapproval and confirmation, the bilge water may be transferred into the fuel oil tank or ask for shore assistance.48.Do you know something about the ILO? What is ILO 147? Do you have any experience with ITF? What is your policy in dealing with them and what is your company’s policy in dealing with them?The ILO is the International Labour Organization and the ITF is the International Federation for Transport Workers.ILO Convention 147 is The Merchant Shipping (Minimum Standards) Convention, 1976(no.147) (and its protocol of 1996). This rule is made by the International Labor Organization Conference. In this convention, the minimum internationally acceptable labor standards for seamen in merchant ships are stipulated. Convention no.147 requires the flag state to adopt minimum standards relating to safety, social security, and shipboard conditions of employment and living arrangements to be observed in merchant shipping registered under any flag.It is very important to tell the seamen not to approach the ITF personnel actively. The master should instruct his crew to answer the questions in accordance with the ship owner’s and the manning agent’s instructions if the ITF inspectors approach the vessel and talk with the crew. The master himself should know very well the company’s policy in dealing with the ITF. Anyway, the master and his crew should deal with them very cautiously so as to avoid any possible disputes for the shipowner. As a employee of the shipowner, the master should always stand in the position of the shipowner and the manning agent.49.what should bridge orders include? What are the contents of the standing order and what are night orders?Bridge order includes standing order and night order.The master shall include the following contents in the standing order: Master’s requirements for the conduct of watch keeping personnel;1)define the master’s requirement on the duties of officers on watch;2)define the master’s requirements for the actions in case ofemergency situations;3)procedures at times of reduced visibility;4)special requirements with regards to the ship and its trade;the master shall regularly enter into the bridge orders book----no matter at sea or at anchor. The entry in the bridge order book shall include the instructions on the safe navigation at the time when the master intends to take rest, as well as any other necessary instructions.This shall include:1)a brief description of the navigational plan with details of thecourses to be followed and charts to be used;2)points which require special consideration(strong currents, crosstraffic etc.)3)the time and position when the master is to be called to the bridge;。

大副面试英语第一篇：大副面试英语中国海员之家网站船员面试资料系列大副面试问题及参考答案第 1 页大副面试问题及参考答案大副是甲板上仅次于船长的“第二把手”。

大副的好坏直接关系到船舶、货物和人身安全。

经验表明，船东在面试大副时也是相当严格和认真的。

主要集中在货物的配载、装卸货、货物的保管、货物单据、管理能力、协调能力等方面。

而对于特种船来说，对有关货物装卸货的有关规定等也要熟知。

此外，有关ISM/SMS及其他公约、PSC 检查以及船东内外审时的提问也是一个非常重要的部分。

下面整理了一部分面试试题，供参考。

我们建议，大副不但要准备下面的一些问题，也应该看看有关船长及二副和三副的有关问题，这样才能达到融会贯通的目的。

1.Can you tell me about your educational background and working experience? A reference answer:I graduated from Jimei Navigation College in 1992.I studied there for three years.I have worked as a seamen on eight ships for nearly ten years.I have the experience of Chief Officer for two ships.I have worked both Chinese and foreign shipowners in the past ten years.2.Can you tell me the responsibilities of the Chief Officer?Under the leadership of the Master, the Chief Officer shall carry out the daily management of the deck department, and he is also responsible for cargo handling.The specific duties include:(1)watch-keeping from 0400-0800 hours and 1600-2000 hours;(2)safety of the ship and work place, safety equipment;(3)daily safety and sanitary inspection;(4)store and spare parts inventory management;(5)maintenance on deck;(6)stowage plan making;(7)supervision of the loading and unloading process;(8)cargo caring on board;(9)some other work and duties designated by the master of the vessel.3.Can you talk about the previous vessels(last vessel)you worked on board? It was an ocean-going ship, but it mainly loaded cargoes in Asia and discharged in Europe.It was an old ship about 14 years old.But the general condition of the ship was quite good because we did very good maintenance work on board.4.What types of cargoes have ever been carried on board your last vessel?I have worked on bulk carriers and general cargo vessels and I have experienced a lot of cargo handling.这是一个很重要的问题，因为大副的一个很重要职务便是货物管理。

大副面试英语1.can you tell me about your educational backgroud and workingexperience?A reference answer:I graduated from Nantong navigation college in 1987. I studied therefor two and half years. I have worked as a seamen on ten ships for seventeen years. I have the experience of chief officer on two ships for twelve months. One ship is J.TONG, which registered port is HONGKONG. The another ship is J.KING, which registered port is Kingstown. Up to now, I have worked for Jiangsu ocean shipping company in the past seventeen years. JOSCO now changed his name to Jiangsu ocean shipping limited company. I just ceased contract with them. I want to work for freign shipowner for next ten years. This is my first face-to-face interview. I will try my best. Thank you.2.can you tell me the responsibilities of the chief officer?Under the leadership of the master, the chief officer shall carry out the daily management of the deck department, and he is also responsible for cargo handling. The specific duties include:1) watch-keeping from 0400-0800 hours and 1600-2000 hourswhen underway or at anchor;2) safety of the ship and work place, safety equipment;3)daily safety and sanitary inspection;4)store and spare parts inventory management;5)maintenance on deck;6)stowage plan making;7)supervision of the loading and unloading process;8)cargo caring on board;9)some other work and duties designated by the master of the vessel 3.can you talk about the previous vessel you worked on board.It was an ocean-going ship, but is mainly loaded and discharging cargoes in Asia. It was an old ship built at 1994. But the general condition of the ship was quite good because we did very good maintenance work on board.4.what types of cargoes have ever been carried on board your lastvessel?I have worked on container and general cargo vessels and I haveexperienced a lot of cargo handling.5.where was your last vessel’s trading (plying , sailing) area?It was an ocean-going ship, but it mainly loaded and discharged cargoes in Asia . She has ever been to many countries such as China, Japan , Korea, Thailand , Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia and so on..6.did you have the experience of working with foreign crews? Whatwere their nationalities?No, I never worked with foreign crews. But I have experiences of goodcooperation with foreigner as a ship’s officer. I respect foreigner and dare to control them on board as a chief officer according to company’s SMS.Or: But The last two vessels I worked on had crew from several countries. The masters were from Indian, the chief engineers were from Hong Kong and Philippine and other seamen were from china, Indian, Burma and Vietnam.7.can you tell me how to make a stowage plan?Based on the capacity of the hold, the stowage factors, types of cargo, loading and discharging ports rotation, I shall calculate the volume of the cargo that is to be loaded into different holds. Then I shall calculate the draft of the vessel and trimming, shear force , bending moment and GoM to meet the requirements of the ship. At last, stowage plan is made based on these factors.8.what does a stowage factor of mean?how many cubic meters is needed to stow one metric ton of certain goods, it is the meaning of stowage factor. Stowage factors should include allowance for dunnage, irregular size of certain goods, pallets and something else. Even the most carefully determined stowage factor is not absolute and it should be used only as a guide while planning cargo disposition.9.if there happens stevedore damage to cargo, equipment of ship’sstructure in the loading or discharging ports, what should you do?If damage happens, I must record it first and then report it in an appropriate written form to the master and other parties concerned.The report must be signed by the liable parties admitting they have (or have not) responsibility for the damage. The damage report shall be carefully worded and shall be supported with photos and other evidence, if any. The damage report should also include the following contents: ship’s name, voyage number, date, geographical location, name of the person who took the photos and his signature, location where the photo was taken, and what is intended to show.10.w hat precautions do you have to take before cargo operation is carriedout?I shall check the pre-cargo operation check lists to make sure that noitem is missing. The following procedures are to be adopted:1)the chief officer shall make a cargo operation plan, in which thefollowing factors shall be considered: the cargo must be stowed insuch way that the stability, trim, shearing forces and bendingmoments are within the limits as laid down by the stability manual;excessive weight on tank tops , tweendecks and hatch covers mustbe avoided; and cargo must be stowed and secured in such way asto avoid damage—which can result in possible loss of life orproperty.2)Pre-operation conference with all ship’s personnel to be involvedin the cargo operation should be held to discuss such matters as cargo disposition, numbers of gangs and working hours, usual and special safety requirements, ballasting and de-ballasting information, special requirements regarding cargo operation , damage prevention and control, personnel organization, cargo watch etc. the chief officer must ensure that all relevant personnel have fully understood the intended cargo and all usual and special safety operational requirements.11.w hat will you do if cargo damage is found or suspected before loadingor during loading?I shall report to the master first and foremost. The master shoulddecide whether to replace the damaged cargo. For the full-set machines and high-valued products I must ask for the replacement in the loading port if damages are found. If the damaged cargoes cannot be replaced, the chief mate shall make remarks on the mate’s receipt.If disputes happen on the quantity and quality of the cargoes, I shall, at the discretion of the master, ask the cargo surveyor to do the survey. If necessary, under the endorsement of the ship owner, I shall write a letter of protest(based on the format provided by the company) to prove the innocence of the seamen on board.During the voyage, if a very small amount of cargo is damaged, withthe permission of the master, I shall throw it away into the sea to avoid any disputes with any third party.12.w hat are the differences between the bill of lading and the mate’sreceipt?A tally sheet is the basis of the mate’s receipt. The mate’s receipt is thebasis of the B/L. the condition of the cargo is clearly shown on the mate’s receipt. It is very important to make sure that the cargo condition on the bill of lading is the same as that on the mate’s receipt.The mate’s receipt is the legal evidence of the cargo received and the B/L is the legal evidence of the cargo ownership. If the consigner wants the master to issue a clean B/L on the basis of unclean mate’s receipt, the master firstly must ask for permission from the company.If the company agrees, the consigner must issue reliable letter of indemnity or letter of guarantee.13.i f the draft survey proves a shortage of cargo after loading incompleted, what will you do apart from reporting to the master? Will you make any remarks on the mate’s receipt?In the case, I shall report the problem to the master first. With the permission of the master, I shall ask the third party surveyor to do the survey. If the survey shows there is shortage or damage of the cargo, I shall write remarks on the mate’s receipt showing the loss or damage or shortage.The third party is to be invited to make the objective report on the real quantity of the volume of the cargo. If the cargo is proved to be in shortage, I shall write remarks on the mate’s receipt.14.w hat do you know about the ISM code and SMS? How many chaptersare there in the ISM code(as amended)? What are these chapters?The ISM code is the International Safety Management Code. The purpose of this code is to provide an internatioal standard for the safe management and operation of ships and for pollution prevention. The objectives of the code are to ensure safety at sea, prevention of human injury or loss of life, and avoidance of damage to the environment, in particular to the marine environment and to property.The 16 chapters of ISM Code are :general, safety and environment protection policy, company responsibilities and authority, designated person(s), master’s responsibilities and authority, resources and personnel, development of plans for shipboard operation, emergency preparedness , reports and analysis of non-conformity, accidents and hazardous occurrences, maintenance of the ship and equipment, documentation, company control, certification and periodical verification, verification, interim certification, and forms of certificates, the last four chapters are newly added in the new version of ISM code.SMS means safety management system, and this system is mad basedon the 16 elements of ISM Code, which is a compulsory part SOLAS74. the shipowner of manager cannot get document of compliance(DOC) and SMC without audited Safety Management Certificate (SMC) by Class designated by the flag registry country administration. Every company should develop, implement and maintain a safety management system(SMS).15.w hat do observation, non-conformity and major non-conformity meanrespectively?Observation means a statement of fact made during a safety management audit and substantiated by objective evidence.Non-conformity means an observed situation where objective evidence indicates the non-fulfillment of a specified requirement.Major non-conformity means an identifiable deviation that poses a serious threat to the safety of personnel or the ship or a serious risk to the environment that requires immediate corrective action and includes the lack of effective and systematic implementation of a requirement of this code.16.h ave you experienced any on-board internal audit before?The onboard internal audit is carried out at the discretion of the designated person of the owner. When the auditors come on board, the seamen should give full support to them. If observation or non-conformity items are found in the audit, these items should betreated with due diligence and rectified on time.As the chief officer, I should be very familiar with the operation and calibration of the gas detector and the loading computer.17.w hat is garbage management plan?The MARPOL 73/78 requires that a garbage management plan should be developed in accordance with the IMO guidelines on board almost all ships. The plan includes the procedures for garbage collection, separation, processing and disposal, as well as the management and requirements of garbage processing equipment, implementation of the plan and crew responsibilities. All processing work should be recorded in the garbage book.18.h ow do you carry out the deck machinery maintenance/on board the last vessel, I often ordered my bosun to organize the deck crew to maintain such equipment as windlass, steering engine, derrick, crane, wires, meters and winch. Chipping and greasing are also among their daily routines as per the PMS(planned maintenance system).All maintenance plans for the machines in the deck department shall be made by the chief officer.19.a s the chief officer, what precautions do you have to take to preparefor the PSC inspection?The chief officer should arrange for the checks of the following items: LSA and FFE equipment, garbage disposal records, gangway safety,ballasting system, sanitary condition, especially in the accommodation area, the galley, provision stores, cargo operation safety and documents. Besides, the chief officer should follow the master’s instructions in organizing the emergency drill.20.w hat precaution do you have to take before entering an enclosedspace?I shall nominate the standby personnel and prepare the ventilation,breathing tool, connecting signals, oxygen, air and poisonous gases testing equipment, and other necessary equipment according to the checklist. I shall then get the master’s signature on the checklist.21.w hat checks do you have made before any hot work is permitted?I must make sure of the following:There is no gas leakage on cargo deck or pump room area;The nearby places shall be free of inflammable materials or gases and portable extinguishers are available;The area where the hot work is done is not piles with solvents of any kind, including diesel oil, kerosene, paint , cleaners and thinners;Gas testing is also important to make sure no flammable or toxic gas is present at the work site and that the oxygen content is 21% by volume;Ventilation condition should also be checked before any hot work is done.The master’s approval must be obtained under all circumstances.While in port22.o n board your previous vessels, how often did you conduct afire-fighting drill?I carried out a fire fighting drill at least once every month.23.w hat are the chief officer’s responsibilities with regards to cargooperation?The chief officer is in charge of safe handling of all cargo operation.He must submit all cargo plans to the master for approval and discuss any critical stage of cargo operation with the master, he is responsible for making cargo records, time sheets, port logs and other paperwork related to cargo operation. He must also prepare cargo operation order and get all duty officers to read and understand it.24.w hat are the chief officer’s responsibilities with regard to deckmaintenance?The chief officer should prepare the deck maintenance schedule—both the long-term and short-term ones—and discuss the schedule with the master. He is in charge of the deck department personnel and should oversee their maintenance work. He should also write the monthly maintenance report.25.w hen the charted depth of anchorage is 40 meters, usually how do youdrop the anchor?Before dropping the anchor, I should make sure that the windlass andthe brakes are in good condition and there is good holding ground. I should also study the water depth, weather and sea conditions and take into account the duration of the anchorage action.During the anchoring, I should lower the anchor until it touches ground, then disengage and slack the chain cable until the length is paid out. Main engine should be used to stretch the cable. I should not use excessive weight for the cable.The length of the cable must be decided by the master in advance.No matter how deep the water is , at least two shackles should remain on board.26.i f water depth is more than 80 meters, is it possible for you to drop theanchor?Except in an extreme emergency situation, dropping anchor in this depth of water is very dangerous. So, if the anchor has to be dropped, the geographical condition(sea bed and adjacent area), weather condition must be carefully studied beforehand. If possible, you should have a discussion or meeting with relevant crew before the work is done.27.h ow do you keep proper ventilation during the voyage? Your ship isloaded with steel coil at constantsa in December and the cargo is to be discharged in Singapore.In order to prevent rust formation on the surface of the cargo, I mustmake sure the temperature in holds is higher than the dew point at any times. Ventilation is to be made on the condition of dew point and try to lower the dew point.Under the above situation, no ventilation is needed because the ship sails from a cold place to a hot place.28.h ow do you maintain the minimum under keel clearance (UKC) whenthe vessel during passage /in fairways/inside ports?Refer to master’s answer.29.i n case of cargo damage (for example, before the vessel arrives at thedischarging port, when opening the hatch, you find the quality of the surface cargo has changed), how do you handle it?Well, I have to know the quantity of the cargo whose quality has changed. If the cargo is a small quantity, I shall dispose it myself. If it is a large quantity, I shall ask for decision from the master.30.w hat are sensitive cargoes as defined by the P&I club/the cargoes that are particularly susceptible to moisture and damage are called sensitive cargoes. For the sensitive cargoes, special attention shall be required. The P&I CLUB defines the following cargoes as sensitive cargoes: cement, grain, and sugar.31.h ow do you judge whether the cargo holds are fitted for loading?According to the requirements of the voyage instructions or the charter party, I shall first see if it meets the charterer’s demands. ThenI will make my own judgment . if the holds are not suitable for loadingany type of cargo, I shall report this to the master and ask him to decide on this.32.c an you please briefly explain the general requirements for grain cargocarriage?1)hold preparationthe hold should be very clean and free from scale and odor. All bilges should be clean and dry. The tank top should be clean, stainless and dry. The front and rear sides of the brackets and beams, piping etc. should be completely washed and clear of all residues and dust from the previous cargo. And if the ship carried grain in the previous voyages and insects are found in the hold, the holds should be fumigated with insecticide.2)ventilationgrain can self heat, condense and absorb moisture. Without good ventilation, the cargo can easily deteriorate. In case of bulk grain, air is to be blown to the surface of the grain continuously on a daily basis in order to remove the air from the cargo. The temperature of the cargo shall be tested by thermometer on a daily basis and be recorded in the logbook.3)for detailed answer, please refer to the IMO grain rule.(IMORESOLUTION A.714 CODE OF SAFE PRACTICE FORCARGO STOW AGE AND SECURING.)33.h ow to conduct ventilation for hygroscopic cargo from warm to coldarea voyage, and from cold to warm voyage? How about the non-hygroscopic cargo?In case of carrying hygroscopic cargoes from a warm place to a cold place, ventilation is very critical. It should be as strong as possible in the beginning so that eventually the outside dew point will be too low.This is a very difficult voyage situation in which to arrange satisfactory ventilation. From cold to warm voyage, the ventilation is not necessary.In case of carrying non-hygroscopic cargoes from a cold place to a warm place, no ventilation is needed, and cargo sweat would occur on the surface of the stow if relative warmer moisture laden air was admitted. From the warm to the cold voyage, no ventilation is needed because ship sweat is inevitable but cargo will be unaffected unless condensation drips back on the stow.34.h ow to prevent cargo from being damaged by rain or seawater?Before the voyage, I will check the hatch cover to see if it is properly closed that tight water condition is in good order. To make sure suction boxes and manholes are properly closed; to check the bulkhead of adjacent ballast tank.35.w hat preparations should you make before the pilot comes on board?Preparation should be made in the following steps:First, the duty officer is to contact the pilot station to confirm the availability the pilot;Second, the master is to contact the coming pilot and discuss with him the vessel’s heading position and speed at the time of his boarding;Third, the duty officer should supervise the embarkation and disembarkation of the pilot to ensure his identity and safety;Fourth, the pilot ladder must meet the standards of the USCG and the IMO;Fifth, the deck crew is to prepare the ladder well and hoist the G flag; Last, when the pilot is on board, H flag should be hoisted.36.w hen you pass through the PANAMA canal, what should you payattention to? Why?The turn of bilge radius should be made known to the pilot. According to the regulations, the turn of bilge radius of the vessel cannot be over12.04 meters in the fresh water area. No bilge water is allowed to bepumped.As a precaution, we should check with the MR notice and apply for correction if on time. We should also prepare for the safety inspections by the boarding officers.Seven days before the ship’s estimated time of passing by the canal, we should report to the canal authority on the vessel condition.37.w hat material and information do you need when you make thepassage plan?The passage plan shall contain all the charts required and shall locate all the information concerning the intended area. The information needed for the passage plan shall be found from the sailing direction, list of lights, tide tables, tidal stream table, guide to port entry, deep draft vessel planning guide, the IMO ship route guide, guide to tanker port, various ports’ information booklets, government and port regulations, navigational warnings, pilot charts, notice to mariners, weather information, and so on.38.do you often change the ballast water? What should you pay attention to when changing the ballast water?Yes. The ballast water change is required by most port authorities in the world.Ballasting and de-ballasting on time is very important to keep the stress of the vessel in good condition. Under heavy weather conditions, it is necessary to test the ballasting and bilge water more often to make sure of the stability of the vessel.39.what should you pay attention to when the vessel is loaded with coal? Trimming is very important to make sure that the cargo is evenly loaded. Since coal is liable to get fire, you have to make sure that the deck is free from any source of fire. Fire-fighting equipment should beavailable at any time. Air in the cargo space should be regularly checked. Bilge water should be tested systematically to see whether there is any water leakage.Ventilation is not allowed during the voyage. Reasonable ventilation is to be carried out when the cargo temperature is above 55 degrees centigrade or the methane concentration is abnormal.Also, you have to measure the cargo temperature at least once every day . if the temperature and methane are abnormal, I will report to the owner for instruction.40. what are the function of a B/L? what is a clean B/L and what is unclean B/L?A B/L has three important functions. It constitutes evidence of the terms of the contract of carriage—a promise to carry and deliver the cargo. It constitutes the apparent order, condition, and quantity or weight of goods at the time of shipment. It is also a document of title(property) of the cargo.A clean B/L is one on which there is not any remark of cargo loss, shortage or damage. An unclean B/L is also called claused B/L, which carries some remarks of cargo damage, quantity shortage and so on.41.what is back dated or anti-dated B/L? what is advanced B/L?A back dated B/L is a B/L whose issuing date is earlier than the virtual loading completion date. An advanced B/L means a B/L that is signedand issued by the carrier before the completion of loading. Both backdated and advanced B/Ls will bring some dangers and liabilities to the shipowner and charterer.42.what anti-stowaway precautions should you take before the vessel sails from a port?Before departure from any port, stowaway search has to be carried out. The following spaces shall be searched thoroughly: void space, chain lockers , funnel, and other places where the stowaways can hide themselves.If stowaways are discovered before the ship sails, arrangement has to be made for his immediate disembarkation. Records have to be made in the ship’s logs and the company should be notified. Necessary steps should be taken to prevent any further reoccurrence.43.who should not be allowed to have the shore leave at the same time? Refer to master’s answer.44.what is the maximum book alcohol concentration (BAC) rate on board?Refer to master’s answer.45.what kind of garbage cannot be thrown into incinerator?The following garbage cannot be thrown into the incinerator:.any containers that once contained gases under pressure, or aerosol cans; .the materials that may produce harmful gases or ashes;.the materials that may produce high temperature and prolonged incineration of such materials that may cause damage to the incinerator. 46.what should a muster list include? What kind of muster lists did you have on the last vessel?Refer to master’s answer?47.what is heavy weather condition? Under heavy weather conditions, what preparations should you make before sailing?I think heavy weather means weather conditions of wind force of 8 or above on the Beaufort scale and wave height of greater than 5 meters. Refer to master’s answer no. 5348.the same as 47.49.if the stevedores damage the crane, derrick or any other equipment on board, what should you do?Firstly, I shall ask the duty officer have a careful supervision when the stevedores are loading and unloading cargo and ask the duty officers to report to me any incident or any damage the workers have done to the vessel equipment.If equipment damages occur, usually, I will see how serious the damage is, if the damage is serious, I shall report to the master immediately. If the damage is not very serious, I shall ask the stevedore company to make repair . at least, I shall ask the stevedores to acknowledge their liabilities. But anyway, I shall not allow the stevedore workers to leave the vesseluntil the damage is settled properly.50.before and during dry-docking for the vessel , what should a chief officer do?The chief officer shall prepare a detailed repair list for the approval of the master and the company, adjust the proper trim as per the dock’s requirements and make out a safety procedure before drydocking. The chief officer should also make an assignment plan for the deck officers and crew during drydocking. When the repair work is being done, the chief officer should have a good supervision on the jobs and ensure safety of the workers and the seamen.51.how do you balance the interests between the ship owner and the charterer?Sometimes , the crew are heavily pressured in the circumstances: the charterer just pushes the master to catch time, but there will be no time for the maintenance and repairs for the vessel. But I know that the charterer is very important to the ship owner, so good relation with the charterer is very important to both the master and the ship owner.52.what do you know about BC Code?The BC Code refers to the IMO Bulk Cargo Code. In this code, bulk cargo operation procedures are stated. This is a very important manual and the chief officer must study it with care and follow the instructions in the Code at work, especially when he makes the stowage plan.53.how should you deal with the garbage on board the ship?See the master’s answer no.61.54.what should a turnover/handover of watch be deferred or postponed? Usually, under the following situations, the turnover can be deferred or ever postponed: 1)if the officer on watch has reason to believe that the relieving officer is obviously not able to carry out his duties effectively;2)when bridge maneuver is taking place, turnover of watch must be deferred until the action is completed and the ship is in a safe condition for the relief of the watch to take place.55.under what situations should you as the officer on watch reduce the ship’s speed? Can you give some examples?The OOW should not hesitate to use engine to reduce the speed for safety. Some examples are:1)when the ship meets restricted visibility; 2)when the ship is in heavy traffic area; 3)when the ship is in a close quarter situation.56.what actions should be taken when restricted visibility is encountered or expected?The following actions should be taken: 1) call or notify the master;2)stand by engine and sail at safe speed; 3) switch on the navigational lights; 4)switch on and sound fog signals; 5)switch on ARPA and radar; 6) shift to manual steering for maneuver; 7)post additional lookout.57.what precautions should be taken 12 hours before arrival at or。

Typical questions in ship-owners interview1. Could you introduce yourself?My name is x.x.x. I am xx years old. I hold a xxx certificate. I have experienced of xx. Xxx. Xxx.I can use a computer system for management(maintenance). I suppose that my English is good enough for work. I am married(single). There are 4 people in my family, my wife, daughter and my son.2．Where did you graduate from?I graduated from XXX university (college, school,institute).3．How long have you worked on board?I have worked on board for ten years.4．Which company have you served (worked for)?I have served xxx.xxxx.（COSCO, Maersk Line, Sinotrans Container Lines Co., Ltd. , China Shipping Container Lines Co., Ltd. , YML…)5．What certificate (license) do you hold now?I have xxx certificate, or I hold xxx certificate, or I am the holder of xxx certificate.6. How many harbors have you ever been to?(Singapore, Hong Kong, Manila, Kobe, Tokyo, New York, new Castle, Antwerp, Rotterdam, Bangkok, Hamburg…)7. Which countries have you ever been to?(Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, India, Italy, Spain, Germany, Korea…)8. What is your marital status?9. What nationality are you?10. What’s the name of your last ship?11. How old is the ship? When was the ship built?12. Where do the crew members come from?13. What’s the trading area of your last vessel?（Ocean-going, world widely, globally, fixed route.）14. Have you ever worked on chemical tankers or oil tankers?15.What ports did you often call at?16. What port do you prefer? What port do you dislike?17. How many countries have you ever been to? Which country do you like best?18. Which company did you serve?19. What kind of ship have you worked on?Questions on Certificates and Sea Experience20. Do you have a Duty Watch Certificate issued by the MSA?Yes, I have./ no, I haven’t.21. How long have you worked on board?I have worked on board for 13 years.注意thirteen与thirty读音的区别22. When were you born?I was born in 1990. (nineteen ninety)23. Have you served as chief engineer (second engineer, third engineer, fourth engineer…)? Yes, I have served as chief engineer for several years./ no, I am sorry, even though I hold the chief engineer’s certificate, I have nev er served as chief engineer.CREW ON BOARD (DECK)船长MASTER/ CAPTAIN 大副CHIEF OFFICER/ MA TE二副SECOND OFFICER/ MATE 三副THIRD OFFICER/ MATE水手长BOSUN 木匠CARPENTER一水 A.B =ABLE SEAMAN 二水O.S =ORDINARY SEAMAN 甲板实习生DECK CADETCREW ON BOARD (ENGINE)轮机长CHIEF ENGINEER 大管轮SECOND ENGINEER二管轮THIRD ENGINEER 三管轮FOURTH ENGINEER铜匠FITTER 加油长/机工长NO.1 OILER机工MOTORMAN 加油/一机OILER抹油/清洁工/二机WIPER 轮机实习生ENGINE CADET电机员ELECTRICAL ENGINEER 电工ELECTRICIANCREW ON BOARD (SERVICE)大厨CHIEF COOK 水手厨CREW COOK大台（服务生）STEW ARD 二台（服务生）M/B MESS BOY24. What position do you apply for?/ what job are you applying for?I am applying for the position of …25. Do you have a passport? Do you have a seaman’s book?Yes, I have a seaman’s book./ no, I don’t have a passport.26. What education degree do you have now?I have an associate’s degree (专科）.Post doctorate degree博士后, doctorate degree博士, master’s degr ee硕士, scholar’s /bachelor’s degree学士, associate’s degree专科, ### of technology工科, ### of art文科, ### of science理科.27. Do you smoke or drink?I am a smoker, but not a chain smoker. I don’t like to drink. Sometimes I drink a little beer. I believe that my s moking and drinking won’t become harmful to the safety of the ship and watchkeeping in any case.28. May I have your resume?Here you are./ sorry, I didn’t bring it.29. Is it difficult for you to work on a multinational crew ship?No, I don’t think so. In fact, I’d like to work on board a ship with multinational crew, since I can learn different cultures and communicate with them in English.Questions for student interviewees30.Why do you choose navigation as your career?Well, I like this job, since I have a chance to travel around the world and I will earn money to reward my parents as well.31. Why do you choose Jiangsu Maritime Institute?Well, I like Jiangsu, because I think Jiangsu has a rich resources of education, besides, teachers and facilities here are at the top.32. What is your favorite course? What is your least favorite course and why?Main engine is my favorite course, while electronic technology is not my favorite.Main courses船用柴油机Marine Diesel Engine 船舶辅机Marine Auxiliary Machinery船舶管理Ship Management 船舶电气Marine Electrization机械维护与修理Shi p’s Maintenance and Repair 轮机英语Marine Engineering English 轮机自动化Marine Machinery Automation33. Did you attend any activities during college life? If you did, do you think it is significant? Yes, I did. I like those activities, because I got a chance to exercise my abilities in those activities. In the future, I need to specialize in abilities of seamanship, leadership, cooperation and so on. And I also make friends by doing so.34. Are you satisfied with your study records? If you are not, how will you do if you have another chance?Well, I am satisfied with my study in my university./ no, I am not satisfied. I learned to balance the relationship between activities and study. On the other hand, I also practised my social skills. If I got another chance, I would work harder.35. Did you have a part time job? If you did, what have you learned?Sorry, I haven’t. /yes, I did. I learned to cherish money and respect my parents.36. Could you introduce your hometown? What is your hometown famous for?Yes, I could. My hometown is Dalian. It is located in the south of Liaodong peninsula. There are more than 5 million people there. It is famous for apples and seafood. Dalian is also one of the largest ports in china. In summer, I often swim at the beach. To sum up, I like my hometown.37. What is your favorite sport?I like football/soccer, because it is the most popular sport all over the world, I suppose.38. Do you like playing Mahjong? Why or why not?No, I don’t like it. It is time consuming.39. Why do you choose our company?Many positive reasons, one of them is that your company is well managed.40. What is your impression on my company?Sir, it is attractive. It is well managed. I think I will try my best to serve here.41. How will you plan your future?I will serve my job until I am promoted to chief engineer, and after that, I will still serve as chief engineer for several years.42. Have you passed the Competency Exam for fourth engineer?Yes, I have passed the first four courses, and I am confident that I will pass the last three courses in January./ Sorry, except for Marine Engineering English, I passed the other six subjects.43. Have you passed CET-4 or CET-6? What score did you get?I got 460 score in CET-4, and I think I have passed.44. What kind of web-sites do you often surf?I often surf some navigation web-sites such as . / I am interested in news web-sites such as .45. Do you have a girlfriend? Does she agree that you will work on board if you have to?Yes, I have. She supports me to be a seafarer. /No, I haven’t. But if I had, she should support me. Otherwise, I won’t fall in love with her.46. Why do you want to be a seafarer?I like to travel and collect stamps/coins. It is a good chance for me to achieve those. I will also make money for my family.47. Are the youngest son in your family? Are you independent enough?No, I am not. I am the eldest. / yes, I am the youngest, but I am not the family sun. I take good care of myself in college.48. If you feel homesick, what will do on board?Well, I will make phone call to my family or try to communicate with other crewmembers to release this pain.49. If I employ you, how much would you expect to earn?Well, you are the boss. I think you can arrange fairly according to your rules. But I can earn my salary with vim, vigor and vitality as well as my talent.50. Do you know your blood type?I know. It is type A/B/AB/O. / Sorry, I don’t know, since I’ve never checked it at the hospital.51. How did you find out my company?I was introduced by the senior crew. I browsed on the net and knew your company. I also know your company is one of the largest oil companies in the world.52. Will you consider immigrating to the united states when you find the states to be a beautiful country?No, of course not. I think China is the best.53. What color are your shoes?Oh, they are black.54. Do you get seasick? If you are seasick, will you continue your career? How will you release yourself?I tried to go on board and I didn’t feel seasick./ yes, I have felt that way. I suppose that I won’t stop when I feel seasick. I try to concentrate on other things, such as watchkeeping at work, chatting with crewmembers after work, and I also take some anti-seasick medicines. I don’t think it is a problem.55. If you find the food was not delicious, what would you do?I would try to adapt to the style. Since the others can eat it, I can also eat it.56. How long will you be a seafarer?Well, it’s hard to say. But I think I can work on board until I am promoted to chief engineer.。

船长面试试题dear captain:this questionnaire is designed to establish the level of your professional knowledge over a board subject area in conjunction with the assessment of your ability in the use of the English language・ We do believe the English ability is the most important things for the master to perform his duties・ Please read all questions carefully and fill in the best answers you thought. If unsure as to what is required, please do not hesitate to seek further clarification.1 ・ you have assigned and just board your vessel. From that time your first step on board, what would be yourimmediate priorities, familiarizing duties based upon the time-scale detailed below. (simple word, what do you actually do when you first board a new vessel)?A.first 6 hoursB.first full dayC・ first week(judge & form opinion abt general maintenance of the vsl. Judge machinery condition by color of generator & boiler smoke from chimney of the ship，these items will give me a general maintenance standard of the vsl)2.as you know, what kind of drawling, tables and list should be posted on the Bridge?(muster list, all emergences procedure, distress procedures^ etc)3・ how do you prevent the stowaway? Unfortunately, after two days, one stowaway was found when your vessel departed form Monbasa, what will you do?(I think the prevent the stowaway most important is prevention^ But unfortunately we carriage stowawayon board, I must be report to the company for instruction^ though I know that give rise to trouble to company )•4.the ISM Code is now a fundamental part of shipboard and shore side management.a.please describe what are the two fundamental aims/purposes of this Code? (for safe management andpollution prevention)b> What is the primary role of the Designated Person Ashore (DPA) ( he will be responsible formonitoring and following all “safety” matter of the vessels)c.How would you become familiar with the Company requirements with respect to the SafetyManagement System on board? ( from company SMS manual familiar with the company requirements)d.What are the master's responsibility and authority define in the ISM Code? ( the Master is responsibleto make the system work on board・ He must help his crew in the system and give them instructionswhen necessary. The master is the boss on the ship and he can override the office on safety andpollution prevention matters5・ as a master, how do you established the safeguards to against all identified/potential risk on board the ship?(According to ISM code spirit established regular safety meeting system for against all risk)6.when your vessel has arrived a discharging port, but the agent didn't present the Original B/L(s), can you deliverthe cargo or not and what will you do? If some damaged cargo was found during discharging operation, the first thing in your mind is ?7.vessel is going to replenish bunkers at Jeddah anchorage where water depth is over 80 meters at the anchorage,how to anchor your ship safety? (as experience I have to use windlass let the anchor to the bottom, and all time stand by the engine for emergence )& unfortunately, there was an oil spill occurred (about 200 liters) whilst vessel is bunkering at Long Beach・How do you handle this accident? Whom you should report to? What is the content of the initial report? (first wetry to gel back the spill oil, meantime report to uscg, the report content the oil spill position, about how much oil spill, what assistance to be required and how were happened, ect)9・ your own ship is heading north, steed 13knots, you found at your port side, the relative bearing is 330degrees, distance is 3.5 miles. Following results were calculated by ARPA: her true course is 145 degrees, speed also 13knots, the CPA is 0.5 miles and TCPA is 11 minutes・ The other vessel didn^t take any action to avoid collision yet, what will you do?10.please indicate what on-board preparations you would make for the following:a.load line annual survey: ( ready load line manual and certificate for inspection)b.safety Equipment Annual Survey: (ready certificate for inspection)c.1OPP (international oil pollution prevention certification)d.The SMC intermediate External Audit (The Assessor is to fill in the requirements below so that we have a complete assessment of the candidate and indicate any further requirements for improvement.□has successfully passed questionnaire□has failed questionnaire.(hereunder, please give brief reasons why failed & indicate recommendations for future).A copy of this questionnaire is to be included in the individual personal file2. Master interviewed questiongeneral1.what is your first action when you board the vessel as a master?(船长在回答这类问题是总是从上船以后到房间开始起算，其实面试者的意图只在于船长应该从看到船时就已经进入接班状态，待到进入房间吋已经对该船舶心中有数了。

船员面试题目船员面试题目船员英语面试题目1. nice to meet you! (很高兴见到你)it’s very nice to meet you!（非常高兴见到你）glad to meet you!2. what’s your name?（你叫什么名字）could you tell me what your name is?（能告诉我你叫什么名子吗？）答：i am xx-x. 或 my name is xx-x. where are you from? (你是那里人？) 11.how old are you? (你多大？)答：i am 27 years old.（我27岁）3. when were you born?（你什么时候出生？）答：i was born in nineteen seventy-three.(我1973年出生。

) 答：i am from lianyungang.(我是连云港人)4. are you married? （你结婚了吗？）答：yes, i am.5. how many people are there in your family?(你家里有几口人？)答：there are three people in my family. my wife, son and i. (有三口人，我的`妻子、儿子和我)6. how long have you ever worked on board? (你曾经在船上工作过多长时间)答：i have ever worked on board for ten years.(我曾经在船工作10年)7. which company did you serve?(你在那家公司服务过？)which company did you work for?答：i have served for lianyungang shipping corp.(我在连云港船务公司服务过)8. are those ships you worked all chinese ones? (你工作过的那些船是不是都是中国船)？答：no, i worked on chinese ships about 3 years, and 1 year on board under the liberian flag.(不我在中国船上工作了三年，在利比里亚的船上工作了一年)9. what is the name of the liberian ship and what’s her tonnage? (利比里亚船是哪一类船，吨位是多少？)答：she is a bulk carrier, her gross tonnage is over 30 thousand tonnage.(是一艘散货船，总吨3万多)10. were the crew all chinese? (船员都是中国人？)答：no, they weren’t, including me; there were only 4 chinese in the deck department. we joined the ship at the same time. while the others came from different countries.(不，只有在甲板部有四位中国人，包括我在内。

海员英语面试101条船长、大副、二副、三副适用海员英语面试101条（船长、大副、二副、三副适用）1、What do you know about IMSBC Code?MSBC code refers to IMO’s Bulk Cargo Code. In this code, bulk cargo operation procedures are stated. This is a very important manual and the chief officer must study it with care and follow the instruction in the code in practical work, especially when he makes the stowage plan.2、The ISM Code required preventive maintenance schedules. How do you make your maintenance schedules?安全管理规则要求做到预防性维护。

你如何作出预防性维护计划? According to the ISM Code, the preventive maintenance plan is made based on the ship’s “Planned Maintenance System”and the machinery running hours records. This plan should be made on an annual basis(or a five-year basis). Usually, the monthly maintenance schedules are made based on the annual preventive maintenance plan and the basic occasional maintenance work.根据ISM规则，预防维护计划是基于船舶的“PMS”和机械运转时间记录来制定的。

船员面试必考的一些英语编辑| 删除| 权限设置| 更多▼更多▲流鱼发表于2009年11月26日11:52 阅读(8) 评论(0) 分类：个人日记权限: 公开Nice to meet you! (很高兴见到你)It’s very nice to meet you!（非常高兴见到你）Glad to meet you!2. What’s your name?（你叫什么名字）Could you tell me what your name is?（能告诉我你叫什么名子吗？）答：I am XXX. 或My name is XXX. Where are you from? (你是那里人？)11.How old are you? (你多大？)答：I am 27 years old.（我27岁）3. When were you born?（你什么时候出生？）答：I was born in nineteen seventy-three.(我1973年出生。

)答：I am from lianyungang.(我是连云港人)4. Are you married? （你结婚了吗？）答：Yes, I am.5. How many people are there in your family?(你家里有几口人？)答：There are three people in my family. My wife, son and I. (有三口人，我的妻子、儿子和我)6. How long have you ever worked on board? (你曾经在船上工作过多长时间) 答：I have ever worked on board for ten years.(我曾经在船工作10年)7. Which company did you serve?(你在那家公司服务过？)Which company did you work for?答：I have served for Lianyungang shipping corp.(我在连云港船务公司服务过) 8. Are those ships you worked all Chinese ones? (你工作过的那些船是不是都是中国船)？答：No, I worked on Chinese ships about 3 years, and 1 year on board under the Liberian flag.(不我在中国船上工作了三年，在利比里亚的船上工作了一年) 9. What is the name of the Liberian ship and what’s her tonnage? (利比里亚船是哪一类船，吨位是多少？)答：She is a bulk carrier, her gross tonnage is over 30 thousand tonnage.(是一艘散货船，总吨3万多)10. Were the crew all Chinese? (船员都是中国人？)答：No, they weren’t, including me; there were only 4 Chinese in the deck department. We joined the ship at the same time. While the others came from different countries.(不，只有在甲板部有四位中国人，包括我在内。

船员英语面试 164 条（船长、大副、二副、三副合用）1、What i s DPA i n I SM code?DPA st ands f or Desi gnat ed Per son( s)Ashor e. Hi s r esponsi bi l i t y i ncl udes moni t or i ng saf et y,pol l ut i on pr event i on aspect s on t he behal f of shi powner .2、What i s NCR i n I SM code?NCR i s Non- conf or mi t y Repor t Shi ppi ng compani es need t o est abl i sh pr ocedur es t o ensur e t he shi p f ul l y compl i es wi t h I SM pr ovi si ons.I f non- conf or mi t y i s f ound,NCR shoul d be submi t t ed as soon as possi bl e.3、Wher e i s Good Hope Cape l ocat ed?I t i s l ocat ed i n t he sout heast coast of Sout h Af r i ca.The shi p wi l l meet i t t o t r ansi t f r om t he I ndi an Ocean t o t he At l ant i c Ocean and vi ce ver sa.4、Coul d you l i st of name equi pment component on boar d?My pl easur e,si r ! For exampl e: wi ndl ass,st eer i ng gear ,mai n engi ne, auxi l i ar y engi ne,cr ane,der r i ck,car go hol ds,hat ch cover , l i ne, pai nt s,sext ant ,bi nocul ar ,pi l ot l adder ,l i f ebuoy,l i f ej acket , f i r e- f i ght appl i ance,l i f e si gnal ,navi gat i on l i ght ,si r en, accommodat i on l adder ,t or ch,sear ch l i ght ,and so on.5、Who t akes car e of document s on boar d?Capt ai n, or a seni or of f i cer nomi nat ed by t he capt ai n.6、Who keeps t he Mast er key?The Chi ef Of f i cer keeps t he Mast er key. I n addi t i on, he keeps pass key and accommodat i on key. 大副不单保留全能钥匙，并且还要保留走廊钥匙、生活区的房间钥匙等等。