11. Ship operational responsibilities

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11.1 General

Duty or Tasks Performed Satisfactorily (Check off signature and date):

• Demonstrated knowledge of the principle structural members of the vessel and their correct names.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the stability information available on the vessel and the effects of free surface and flooding on the stability of the vessel.
• Demonstrated ability to act as the assistant watch keeper at sea.
• Demonstrated ability to carry out bunkering operations with special precautions to prevent pollution to the environment.
• Demonstrated ability to carry out bilge and ballast operations with special precautions to prevent pollution to the environment.
• Demonstrated ability to carry out tank sounding survey in the event of a grounding or damage to the vessel.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and report abnormal or dangerous tank level conditions that could affect the stability or watertight integrity of the vessel.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare engine room and related spaces for heavy weather.
• Demonstrated ability to operate/monitor fire detection equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to ensure that watch personnel make regular inspections of the engine room spaces. Ability to demonstrate to the watch personnel of the need to be alert for abnormal situations or potential sources of fire.
• Demonstrated ability to use portable fire extinguishers and ensuring that watch personnel are capable of raising the alarm and responding to fires
• Demonstrated ability to supervise watch personnel and ensure that the watch is aware of the procedures to follow in emergency situations.
• Demonstrated ability to locate and properly use the fixed fire fighting systems and equipment on board the vessel.
• Demonstrated ability to locate and use fire fighting outfits and breathing apparatus.
• Demonstrated ability to act in accordance with the fire fighting plans during fire drills.
• Demonstrated ability to carry out rescue operations wearing breathing apparatus during drills.
• Demonstrated ability to carry out muster duties during drills.

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