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Chapter 18 - Chief Mate 150 Gross Tonnage, Domestic

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General

18.1 General requirements

The general requirements for a certificate as Chief Mate 150 gross tonnage, Domestic, are listed in section 136 of the Marine Personnel Regulations.

18.2 Validity of certificates

  1. The holder of this certificate may act as Chief Mate on board a vessel of not more than 150 gross tonnage engaged on a near coastal voyage, Class 2 and as Chief Mate on board a vessel of not more than 500 gross tonnage engaged on a sheltered waters voyage.
  2. In addition, the holder of this certificate may act as Chief Mate on board a vessel of not more than 150 gross tonnage engaged on a limited voyage, contiguous waters if endorsed as such.
  3. To obtain a limited voyage, contiguous waters endorsement in respect to the Chief mate 150, Gross tonnage, Domestic certificate, the holder must meet the requirements of section 136 (2) of the Marine Personnel Regulations.

Syllabuses of Examinations

18.3 Chartwork & Pilotage, level 1 (Examination Code: C/P 1)

Refer to section 12.3, Chapter 12 of this TP.

18.4 Navigation Safety, level 1 (Examination Code: NS 1)

Refer to section 11.4, Chapter 11 of this TP.

18.5 Oral examination on General Seamanship (Examination Code: CM150D-O)

  1. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to apply the knowledge outlined in this oral examination syllabus by appropriate responses, anticipations and reactions to a range of routine, non-routine and contingency scenarios as presented by the examiner, from the perspective of the duties and responsibilities associated to the validity of the Chief Mate 150 gross tonnage, Domestic certificate, as set out in section 18.2 of this chapter.
  2. The examination is of an unlimited duration.
  3. The examination is based upon:
Subject Knowledge required
Competence: Communications
Lifesaving and distress signals Recognition and knowledge of the meanings of distress signals contained in the Collision regulations, Recognition and knowledge of the meanings of the lifesaving and distress signals contained in the International Code of Signals.
Competence: Plan and conduct safe navigation
Routeing in accordance with the General Principles on Ships’ Routeing and weather routeing Demonstrate an ability to undertake voyage planning, taking into consideration the requirements set out in section A-VIII/2, Part 2 of the STCW Code; Knowledge of the importance of weather forecasts; Ability to consult weather forecasts; Take into account weather forecast when making voyage planning; Take into account actual and forecasted weather before undertaking a voyage and for decision making during the voyage; Awareness of Environment Canada weather warnings and how they are transmitted.
Competence: Maintain a Safe Navigational Watch
Establish and maintain a Safe Navigational Watch Principles to be observed in keeping a navigational watch as set out in the STCW Code, section A-VIII/2, including watchkeeping at anchor and in port; A thorough knowledge of the content, application and intent of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at sea, 1972 with Canadian Modifications 1983; Knowledge of the Canadian System of buoyage; ability to determine magnetic compass error and care of magnetic compass.
Competence: Manoeuvre the ship
Ship-Handling in various conditions Basic knowledge of manoeuvring and handling a small vessel; The pivoting point and effects when the propulsion system is used in the ahead and astern direction; Practical manoeuvres for berthing, unberthing, when navigating and for anchoring; effect of wind, tide and current on manoeuvres.
Proper procedures for anchoring and mooring Preparation of anchors to be ready for use; Safety measures to be taken; Method of letting go; Fittings and cable markings; Preparation and procedures during heaving up;
Knowledge and understanding of the precautions for the protection and safety of passengers in emergency situations Contingency plans for response to emergencies

 Knowledge of evacuation plans required on passenger vessels; Knowledge of the content of a muster list and emergency instructions; The concept of dividing the crew into teams; Knowledge of the composition of emergency teams; Communication links between emergency teams; The importance of drills and training and practical organization of drills.

Protection and safety of passengers

 Familiarization of Crew members with their specific duties for the mustering and control of passengers; Knowledge of the specific duties to assign to crew members; Content of the pre-departure safety briefing to passengers; the need to communicate effectively with passengers during an emergency.
Competence: Response to emergencies
Knowledge and understanding of the actions to be taken following different emergency situations Actions to be taken following emergencies such as fire onboard, collision, accidental flooding, grounding, person overboard, etc ; Passengers management during an emergency; Procedures for vessel’s evacuation; Rescuing persons and assisting vessel in distress.
Emergency steering Arrangements of auxiliary steering gear; How the auxiliary steering gear is brought into action; Possible course of action which may be taken by a disabled ship.
Competence: Ensure compliance with pollution-prevention requirements
Prevent pollution Knowledge of the precautions to be taken during fueling; Knowledge of the statutory requirements to report pollution incidents; Precautions to be taken to prevent pollution of the marine environment by oil, garbage or other pollutant; Take appropriate action in response to pollution incidents onboard and found at sea.
Competence: Maintain Seaworthiness of the ship
Seaworthiness of the ship Watertight integrity and adverse weather

 Understand the fundamentals of watertight integrity; Precautions to be taken before the onset of heavy weather such as closing and securing of watertight hatches, manholes, doors and portholes, lowering and securing weights onboard, ensuring that freeing arrangements are functional, etc; Necessary monitoring on a vessel caught in heavy weather, such as water detection in compartments; Actions to be taken in case of water ingress or vessel becoming disabled; Practical considerations of boat handling in heavy weather; How to prevent ice accretion; Actions to be taken if ice starts to accumulate on a vessel. Stability: Working knowledge of stability and damaged stability data supplied to small vessels; Effect on stability of passengers gathering on one side of the vessel; Understanding of ship’s plans and specifications; an appreciation of the meaning and characteristics of stiff and tender ships; effects of reduction in freeboard on stability and seaworthiness.
Competence: Monitor compliance with legislative requirements
Responsibilities and duties Responsibilities and duties of a chief mate, including when joining a vessel; Knowledge of master’s responsibilities under part 2 and 3 of the Marine Personnel Regulations; Basic knowledge of the regulations concerning life-saving and fire-fighting appliances; Precautions and requirements for safe embarkation of passengers on a vessel.
Competence: Seamanship
Mooring Lines Names, types, use and care of mooring lines and their characteristics; Making fast on-shore bollards being used by another ship; Use of moorings on the bight and doubling up; Preparation to be made for berthing.

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2010-01-21