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Chapter 7 - Master 3000 Gross Tonnage, Near Coastal

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General

7.1 General requirements

The general requirements for a certificate as Master 3000 gross tonnage, near coastal, are listed in section 125 of the Marine Personnel Regulations.

7.2 Validity of certificates

The holder of this certificate may act as Master on board a vessel of not more than 3000 gross tonnage engaged on a near coastal voyage and as Master of a vessel of any tonnage engaged on a sheltered waters voyage.

Syllabuses of Examinations

7.3 Communications, level 1 (examination code: COM 1)

Refer to section 5.3, Chapter 5 of this TP.

7.4 Communications, level 2 (examination code: COM 2)

Refer to section 5.4, Chapter 5 of this TP.

7.5 Navigation Safety, level 2 (examination code: NS 2)

Refer to section 5.8, Chapter 5 of this TP.

7.6 Meteorology, level 2 (examination code: MET 2)

Refer to section 5.9, Chapter 5 of this TP.

7.7 Ship Management, level 3 (examination code: SM 3)

Refer to section 5.10, Chapter 5 of this TP.

7.8 Ship Construction and stability, level 4 (examination code: SCS 4)

Refer to section 5.12, Chapter 5 of this TP.

7.9 Cargo, level 2 (examination code: CG 2)

  1. The examination consists of a section of descriptive, calculation and simple drawing exercises and a section of multiple-choice questions.
  2. The following open-book resources will be allowed in the examination room: Canadian Code of Safe practice for ships carrying timber deck cargoes;
    Cargo, Fumigation and Tackle Regulations;
    Code of practice for the safe loading and unloading of Bulk carriers (BLU Code);
    Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing;
    Code of Safe Working Practices for Self-unloading Vessels;
    International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code;
    Safe Container Convention Regulations;
    Safe Working Practices Regulations;
    TP 10944 - Notice to Shipmasters Loading Coal;
    Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act;
    Transportation and Dangerous Goods Regulations;
  3. The examination is of a three hours duration.
  4. The examination is based upon:
Subject Knowledge required
Competence: Monitor the loading, stowage, securing, care during the voyage and the unloading of cargoes.
Knowledge of the effect of cargo including heavy lifts on the seaworthiness and stability of the ship Securing Cargoes

 Methods of securing and stowing of all cargoes, cargo liable to slide, heavy loads, heavy lifts, vehicles, trailers, containers, portable tanks; Methods of blocking, lashing, shoring and tombing cargo; Basic knowledge of the content, application and ability to use the Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing; Basic knowledge of the content of the Guidelines for packing of Cargo Transport Units (CTUs).

Deck cargo

Cargoes other than in containers, commonly carried on deck: dangerous goods not permitted below decks, large units; Adequate stowage and securing of deck cargo for the worst conditions which could be experienced; Hatches securely closed and cleated before loading on them; Stowage should leave safe access to essential equipment and spaces needed to navigate and operate the ship; Deck cargo should not obstruct the view from the navigating bridge or overside at the bow; The weight of deck cargo should not exceed the maximum permissible load on the deck or hatches; Effects of a concentrated load; Effects of deck cargo on stability; Basic knowledge of the content, application and ability to use Part 1, Section 4 – Timber deck cargoes of the Cargo, Fumigation and Tackle Regulations; Ability to use the Canadian Code of Safe Practice for ships carrying timber deck cargoes.

Container cargo:

Arrangements of a container ship; Sequence of operations during discharging and loading at a terminal; The factors involved in planning a container stow; Methods of safe stowage and securing of containers on deck; The types and sizes of container in use; Operational knowledge of the Safe Container Convention Regulations.

Bulk Cargo (Other than grain)

Basic knowledge of the content, application and ability to use Part 1, Section 2 – Solid bulk cargoes other than grain of the Cargo, Fumigation and Tackle Regulations; Basic knowledge of the contents, application and intent of the IMO Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes; Basic knowledge of the content, application and ability to use the Code of practice for the safe loading and unloading of Bulk Carriers (BLU Code); Ability to identify the loading, stowage and leveling requirements for various bulk cargoes; Knowledge of the content, application and ability to use TP 10944 – Notice to Shipmasters Loading Coal; Precautions to take during loading, transportation and discharging coal; Hazards associated with coal cargoes; Ventilation of coal; Transportations of concentrate cargoes; Definitions of angle of repose, cargoes which may liquefy, flow moisture point, flow state, transportable moisture limit; Inspection and preparation of cargo holds prior to loading bulk cargoes; Separation between certain bulk cargoes and other than bulk cargoes is required; Some bulk cargoes may deplete the oxygen content of holds or produce toxic gases, precautions to be taken before entry of holds.
Knowledge of the effect of cargo including heavy lifts on the seaworthiness and stability of the ship Bulk Grain Cargo

Ability to use Part 1, Section 3 – Grain cargoes and Part II – Fumigation of the Cargo, Fumigation and Tackle Regulations; Basic knowledge of the International Code for the safe carriage of grain in bulk; Definitions of grain, filled compartment and partly filled compartment; Cleaning and preparation of holds and decks for the carriage of grain; Importance of trimming: filled and partly filled compartments; How the surface of a partly filled compartment is secured against movement; How to separate two different bulk grain cargoes loaded into the same compartment; Role of Agriculture Canada regarding the carriage of grain; Insect or rodent infestation.

Cargo Care

Inspection and preparation of holds; Segregation and separation of cargoes; Ventilation and control; Refrigerated Cargo.

Dangerous, Hazardous and Harmful Cargoes

Basic knowledge of the content, application and ability to use the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code; Basic knowledge of the content, application and ability to use the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and Regulations; Knowledge of the content, application and ability to use the IMO Emergency procedures for Ships Carrying Dangerous Goods (EmS), the IMO Medical First Aid Guide for Use in Accidents Involving Dangerous Goods (MFAG) and the International Medical Guide for Ships (IMGS); Knowledge of the content, application and ability to use Part 1, Section 5 – Dangerous goods (packaged) of the Cargo, Fumigation and Tackle Regulations.

Cargo Handling Equipment and Safety

Practical knowledge of the rigging of ships, comprising the names, purpose and construction of standing and running rigging; Reeving of blocks and purchases; Rigging of booms for single boom and union-working boom; Purposes and construction of the various parts of a boom; Positioning and construction of guys and preventers; Stresses on the various parts of a boom system during operation; Top, lower derricks safely, securing derricks foe sea; Use of slings, snotters, canvas slings, trays, pallets, nets, chain slings, cant hooks, bale hooks and vehicle slings; Advantages and disadvantages of ship’s cranes and derricks for handling cargo; Precautions to be taken when fork-lift trucks or similar devices are used in the tween-decks or holds; Visual inspections required before the start of cargo operations each day and the frequent inspections of gear while in use for cargo operations; Safe Working Load; Basic knowledge of the content, application and ability to use the Safe Working Practices Regulations; The need for accident prevention and precautions to be taken in ship operation; Hatch covers; Awareness of the content of the Code of Safe Working Practices for Self-Unloading Vessels; Knowledge of Part III – Tackle of the Cargo, Fumigation and Tackle Regulations and associated documentations.

Oil tanker Piping and Pumping Arrangements: Tanker Arrangement; Cargo piping system; Cargo pumps.

Precautions before entering enclosed or contaminated spaces: Procedures and precautions for entry into enclosed spaces; Gas monitoring equipment, fixed and portable; Personnel safety equipment, clothing and personal protection; Shipboard emergency plan; Check list to obtain a permit to enter; Ventilation.

Knowledge of safe handling, stowage and securing of cargoes including dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes and their effect on the safety of life and of the ship Cargo calculations and Cargo plans:

Bale capacity and grain capacity; Stowage factor, broken stowage; Maximum height to which cargo of stated stowage factor can be loaded; Ullage; Use tank calibration tables and given cargo density to calculate the weight in a tank; Use tank calibration tables and given weights and densities of cargo to determine the ullages required; Determine the ullage to leave to produce a given minimum ullage after allowing for expansion of cargo; Corrects densities for temperature; Extracts information from cargo plans of general cargo ships or container ships; Draw up a cargo plan from given information; Uses a hold capacity plan to estimate the depth of cargo in a hold or the area of tween-deck required for a given cargo; Uses a capacity plan to estimate the quantity of cargo, which can be loaded in part of a tween-deck.

Ability to establish and maintain effective communications during loading and unloading Basic knowledge of the exchange of information and communications required between the ship and terminal under the Code of practice for the safe loading and unloading of Bulk Carriers (BLU code); The communication requirements under the Regulations for the prevention of pollution from ships and for dangerous chemicals.
Basic knowledge of the content and application of SOLAS chapters VI, VII and XII Chapter VI - Carriage of Cargoes
  • Part A - General provisions;
  • Part B - Special provisions for bulk cargoes other than grain;
  • Part C - Carriage of grain.

Chapter VII – Carriage of Dangerous Goods

  • Part A - Carriage of dangerous goods in packaged form;
  • Part A-1 - Carriage of dangerous goods in solid form in bulk;
  • Part B - Construction and equipment of ships carrying dangerous liquid chemicals in bulk;
  • Part C - Construction and equipment of ships carrying liquefied gases in bulk;
  • Part D - Special requirements for the carriage of packaged irradiated nuclear fuel, plutonium and high-level radioactive wastes on board ships.

Chapter XII – Additional safety measures for bulk carriers

7.10 Engineering Knowledge, level 1 (examination code: EK 1)

  1. The examination consists of a written test comprising multiple-choice, descriptive and drawing questions.
  2. The examination is of a two hours duration.
  3. The EK 2 may be substituted for EK 1 at the applicant’s request.
  4. The examination is based upon:
Subject Knowledge required
Competence: Operate small ship power plants
The operation of small ship power plants and auxiliaries Operating principles of Marine power plants:

Diesel engines

2-stroke diesel cycle; 4-stroke diesel cycle; The cause of scavenge fires and how they are dealt with; Methods of supercharging; The fuel oil system from bunker tank to injection; The lubrication system; Engine cooling water system; The advantages and disadvantages of a medium speed diesel;

The need for gearing with medium-speed diesels; The arrangement of clutch and gears; Preparing diesel engine for stand-by; The method of starting and reversing a diesel engine;

Propeller and propeller shaft

Knowledge of construction and arrangement of a water-lubricated and oil-lubricated type stern tube; Major components of transmission systems; Construction and working principles of a thrust block; Construction and working principles of a shaft bearing; Arrangement of intermediate shafts; Construction and fitting arrangement of a fixed propeller to the tail shaft; Working principles of a controllable pitch propeller. Knowledge of the method of checking the pitch of a propeller; How the propeller transfers shaft power into thrust; Relationship between pitch and power; Operation of a typical CPP system.

Bridge control

Knowledge of the sequence of operation of bridge control for the main engine; Imposed conditions and essentials for critical speed and reversing of main engines; Essential elements of a control system; Arrangements for a manual override; Indicators and alarms provided with bridge control; Arrangement and operations of lateral thrusters; Bridge control and indicators for lateral thrusters.

Ship’s auxiliary machinery:
Boilers

Ability to distinguish between water-tube and fire tube boilers; Describe auxiliary boilers; Describe a waste-heat boiler; Describe exhaust-gas heat exchangers; Describe steam to steam generators and explain where and why they are used; Describe a boiler fuel oil supply system; Describe the effect of dissolved salts in the feed water and how it is treated; What is meant by priming.

Distillation and Fresh-water Systems:

Distillation system; Treatment of fresh water intended for drinking; Domestic water system.

Pumps and Pumping system

Knowledge of the principles of operation and application of centrifugal, positive displacement, gear, screw and reciprocating-piston type pumps in the machinery space or pump room of a modern ship; Knowledge of bilge systems, ballast systems, cargo piping systems and oily water separators.

The operation of small ship power plants and auxiliaries Generators, Alternators and Electrical distribution

Operation of an alternator; Functioning of induction motors;

The relative advantages and disadvantages of generation and distribution of D.C. and A.C.; D.C. and A.C. distribution systems; The use of circuit breakers and fuses; Ability to draw and describe a navigation light circuit with indicators and alarm, showing an alternative power supply; The use of rectifiers; The characteristics of lead-acid batteries and of alkaline batteries; The maintenance of batteries; Safety precautions; The safety precautions to be observed for battery compartments; The services to be supplied from the emergency generator;

Knowledge of Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for computer and control system, operation and preventive maintenance.

Stabilizers

Construction and operation of fin stabilizers; Arrangement and operation of a flume stabilizer.

Sewage Treatment Plants

Operation of a chemical sewage treatment plant; Operation of a biological sewage treatment plant.

Oily-water separators and oil filtering equipment

Construction and operation of oil filtering equipment (producing effluent that contains not more than 15 ppm / 5 ppm of oil); How an oil-content meter functions; Oil discharge monitoring and control system.

Deck machinery

Knowledge of general arrangement of deck machinery, main drivers used on deck auxiliaries, anchor handling equipment, windlass arrangement, automatic and manual mooring winches;

Cargo handling arrangements including derrick rig systems, heavy lifting system, deck cranes, cargo cranes, grabbing cranes, self-unloading systems, hatches including types of mechanically-operated hatch covers; Lifeboat davits.

Hydraulic systems

Distinguish between open- and closed-loop systems; Ability to describe a live-line circuit supplied by a centralized hydraulic power system; Radial-piston and axial-piston variable-stroke pumps;

How the variable-stroke pump can act as controller and power supply; Ability to sketch and describe a simple spool valve with shutoff and control of flow direction; Ram and rotary-vane actuators; Hydraulic accumulator and its purpose.

Air receivers

Knowledge of the function, limitations and purpose of air receivers and fittings; Dangers associated with and precautions that must be taken when using an air receiver.

Fire Detection and extinguishing system

Knowledge of smoke and heat detectors; Fire extinguishing systems; Inert-gas smothering system;

CO2 as a fire smothering agent, rules and regulations for operation of CO2 system, CO2 flooding system for cargo holds, CO2 total flooding system for machinery space, CO2 activation alarm system, bulk CO2 system under refrigeration; Fire extinguishing mediums, when and how to use them; Fire alarms, manually operated, fire alarm switches, shut off machinery spaces, remote stations; Emergency shut off device on fuel tanks; Main fire pumps, emergency fire pumps; Fire mains, valve used on a hydrant; Purpose of international shore connection; Hydrants and hoses; Reasons why hoses are tested.

Depth measuring instruments

Knowledge of pneumercator gauge, float tank gauge, distant reading tank float gauge; Effects of trim and heel;

Vessels operating in ice

Knowledge of machinery operation considerations when navigating in ice and in cold temperatures below freezing point;

General Knowledge:
Engineering terms

Ability to use engineering terms when describing and explaining the operation of the machinery and equipment mentioned above; Definition of mass, force, work, power, energy, pressure, stress, strain, and heat; Units in which each is measured; What is meant by the efficiency of machine.

Vibration

Knowledge of major sources of vibration in ships; Natural vibration, forced vibration and resonance.

Materials

Knowledge of effects of temperature on metals; Principles of galvanic corrosion on a vessel; Method of cathodic protection; How design and maintenance can alleviate considerable corrosion on marine vessels.

7.11 Simulated electronic navigation - Management level (examination code: SIM II)

Refer to section 5.16, Chapter 5 of this TP.

7.12 Oral examination on General Seamanship (examination code: M3000NCO)

  1. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to apply the knowledge outlined in this oral examination syllabus by the 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 Master - Near Coastal – Ships under 3000 gross tonnage as set out in section 7.2 of this chapter.
  2. The examination is of an unlimited duration.
  3. The examination is based upon:
Subject Knowledge required
Competence: Plan and conduct safe navigation
Routeing in accordance with the General Principles on Ships’ Routeing and weather routeing The use of pilot charts and other nautical publications such as Sailing Directions, Notices to Mariners and the like to select an optimum route, taking into account distance, wind, sea states, currents, ice, icebergs, bad visibility, the nature of the cargo, load lines, crew agreements, etc; The principles of Weather Routeing; The practical use of weather forecasts before undertaking a voyage and for decision making during the voyage; The interpretation of a synoptic chart to forecast local area weather; The characteristics of various weather systems.
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 under pilotage, and 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: Monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements and measures to ensure safety of life at sea and the protection of the marine environment
Knowledge of international maritime law embodied in international agreements and conventions and National Legislation for Implementing International Agreements and Conventions Certificates and other documents

Certificates and other documents required to be carried on board ships by International Conventions and their period of validity; Certificates and documents required to be carried on board domestic vessels and their periods of validity.

International conventions

Major elements covered by international conventions such as the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships Ballast Water and Sediments, the Maritime labour Convention and the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978 as amended (STCW Convention) and STCW Code; Purpose and application of the International Safety Management (ISM) Code Purpose of Flag State and Port State control.

Competence: Monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements and measures to ensure safety of life at sea and the protection of the marine environment
Monitor compliance with legislative requirements and measures to ensure safety of life at sea All aspects involved in taking command of a vessel, or changing over command of a vessel; Preparation of the vessel for inspection and surveys; Knowledge of master’s / ship’s responsibilities under the Marine Personnel Regulations; the validity of certificates of competency and endorsements; knowledge and application of the Marine Occupational Safety and Health Regulations;

The requirements of the CSA and Marine Personnel Regulations concerning crew agreements, the official log book and compulsory entries, inspection of living quarters and storerooms, complaints procedure; The master’s obligation with regard to initial and subsequent reports to be made in case of a marine occurrence; Load-line marks – entries and reports in respect of freeboard, draft and allowances; The requirements of the regulations concerning life-saving and fire-fighting appliances; Application of hours of work and rest legislation; Navigation Safety Regulations relating to danger messages; A knowledge of the master’s obligations with respect to pilotage.

Competence: Manoeuvre and handle a ship in all conditions
Manoeuvre and handle a ship in all conditions including: Factors affecting safe manoeuvring and handling

Ability to determine the manoeuvring and propulsion characteristics of common types of ships with special reference to stopping distances and turning circles at various draughts and speeds; The effects of deadweight, draught, trim, speed and under keel clearance on turning circles and stopping distances; Knowledge of the effects of wind and current on ship handling; Behaviour of the ship when engines are put astern; Behaviour of a ship when moving ahead or stopped with a wind from various directions; Propeller and rudder effects on steering, including wake current, transverse thrust and screw race when going ahead and astern.

Confined and shallow waters

Manoeuvres when approaching pilot stations and embarking or disembarking pilots, with due regard to weather, tide, headreach and stopping distances; Handling ship in rivers, estuaries and restricted waters, having regard to the effects of current, wind and restricted water on helm response; Definition of shallow water, squat, blockage factor; Manoeuvring in shallow water, including the reduction in under keel clearance caused by squat, rolling and pitching; Interaction between passing ships and between own ship and nearby banks (canal effect); Effect of bank suction and bank cushion in restricted waters; Importance of navigating at reduced speed to avoid damage caused by own ship's bow wave and stern wave.

Berthing and unberthing

Use of propulsion and manoeuvring systems; Practical berthing and unberthing under various conditions of wind, tide and current with and without tugs; Ship and tug interaction; How to make fast tugs on towing hawsers or lashed up alongside; Turning a vessel short round; Preparation to be made for berthing alongside, including head ropes, stern ropes, breast ropes, springs, stopper, heaving lines, winches, self-tensioning winches, capstan, windlass, wire rope; Making fast on-shore bollards being used by another ship; Use of mooring on the bight and doubling up; Methods of mooring to a buoying on board survivors from rescue boats and sur-vival craft; handling a disabled ship

Anchoring

Choice of and approach to an anchorage; Anchoring with one or two anchors in limited anchorages and factors involved in determining the length of anchor cable to be used; Anchoring to a stern anchor; Method of letting go; Anchoring in water too deep to let the anchor go on the brake; Preparation and procedures during heaving up; Dragging anchor; clearing fouled anchors.

Dry-docking

Preparation for and manoeuvres for dry-docking, both with and without damage.

Heavy weather and rescue operations

Management and handling of ships in heavy weather, including assisting a ship or aircraft in distress; towing operations; means of keeping an unmanageable ship out of trough of the sea, lessening drift and use of oil; precautions in manoeuvring to launch rescue boats or survival craft in bad weather; methods of taking on board survivors from rescue boats and survival craft; handling a disabled ship.

Ice navigation

Practical measures to be taken when navigating in or near ice or in conditions of ice accumulation on board; Procedures in ice, alone or in convoy, and movements to be expected by an ice breaker with reference to Transport Canada publication Ice Navigation in Canadian Waters; Methods of freeing a vessel from ice utilizing pumping of tanks or flume system.

Seaway, canal navigation and locks

Locking and unlocking a vessel; Use of lines in securing a vessel and in warping alongside a berth; Use of lines in a lock or lay-by; Seaway Practices and Procedures contained in the Seaway Handbook.

Normal and emergency towing operations Practical knowledge of normal and emergency towing and in particular of the following elements:

Taking and being taken in tow; Cables used for towing and the required length; The towing point; Towing bitts and hooks; How to approach a vessel to be towed and pass the first connection by line-throwing apparatus or other methods; How to pay out the towing wire under control; Methods of securing the towing wire at the towing ship; How the towing wire should be protected from chafing at fairleads; How to take the weight of the tow; How the towing speed should be decided; The effect of the towing cable on the centre of gravity of the tug and on its stability; Events that may result in the capsizing of the tug; The different ways to instantly release the towing cable in an urgent situation; The use of an emergency tow line; How to disconnect the tow on arrival at the destination.

Competence: Respond to navigational emergencies
Action to be taken if grounding is imminent, and after grounding Actions to be taken if grounding is imminent; Duties of the master following a grounding;

Actions to be taken following grounding.

Refloating a grounded ship with and without assistance Measures which can be taken to prevent further damage to the ship and to assist with subsequent refloating; How ballast or other weights may be moved, taken on or discharged to assist refloating; how a ship can be stabilized to prevent movement during unloading operations; The use of ground tackle for hauling off; Ways in which tugs may be used to assist in refloating; The use of the main engine in attempting to refloat and the danger of building up silt from its use.
Competence: Manoeuvre and handle a ship in all conditions
Action to be taken if collision is imminent and following a collision or impairment of the watertight integrity of the hull by any cause Action to be taken if collision is imminent; Duties of the master following a collision; actions to be taken following a collision or impairment of the watertight integrity of the hull by any cause.
Assessment of damage control Ability to determine damage to own ship; Measures to attempt to limit damage and salve own ship.
Emergency steering Arrangements of auxiliary steering gear; How the auxiliary steering gear is brought into action;

How to change from bridge control to local control in the steering gear compartment; Possible course of action which may be taken by a disabled ship; Methods of securing the rudder in the event of a broken rudder stock; Jury steering arrangement using materials normally found aboard ship; Means of constructing a jury rudder, where practicable.

Competence: Ensure compliance with pollution-prevention requirements
Ensure compliance with pollution-prevention requirements Precautions to be taken to prevent pollution of the marine environment as required by the MARPOL convention, including Restricted Areas and the disposal of pollutants; Take appropriate action in response to pollution incidents onboard and found at sea; Knowledge of the contents of the SOPEP manual, Garbage Management Plans and anti-pollution equipment; Master’s duties, obligations and liabilities, including the keeping of records.
Competence: Organize and manage the provision of medical care on board
A thorough knowledge of the use and contents of the following publications: International Medical Guide for Ships or equivalent national publications Medical section of the International Code of Signals Medical First Aid Guide for Use in Accidents Involving Dangerous Goods International Medical Guide for Ships

Ability to describe the content and application of the publication; Ability to extract and apply information for given situation.

International Code of Signals (Medical Section)

Ability to describe the content and application of the publication; Ability to construct and interpret messages.

Medical First Aid Guide for use in Accidents involving Dangerous Goods

Ability to describe the content and application of the publication; Ability to extract and apply information for given situations.

Competence: Co-ordinate search and rescue operations
A thorough knowledge of and ability to apply the procedures contained in the IMO International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue manual (IAMSAR) Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the procedures contained in IMO International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue manual (IAMSAR).
Competence: Manoeuvre and handle a ship in all conditions
Actions to be taken to protect and safeguard all persons on board in emergencies Crew members will be assigned specific duties for mustering and control of passengers, list those duties; Rescue of persons from a vessel in distress or from a wreck; Man-overboard procedures.
Actions to limit damage and salve the ship following a fire, explosion, collision or grounding Means of limiting damage and salving the ship following a fire or explosion; Procedure for abandoning ship.
Competence: Develop emergency and damage control plans and handle emergency situations
Preparation of contingency plans for response to emergencies Contingency plans for response to emergencies

Ability to draw up a muster list and emergency instructions for a given crew and type of ship; Ability to assign duties for the operation of remote controls; The division of the crew into a command team, an emergency team, a back-up emergency team and an engine-room emergency team; Ability to designate muster positions for the command team and emergency team, both at sea and in port; Ability to draw up plans to deal with fire in specific areas, rescue of victims of a gassing accident in an enclosed space, heavy weather damage, rescue of survivors from another ship or from the sea, leakages and spills of dangerous cargo, stranding and abandoning ship.

Actions to be taken when emergencies arise in port

Actions to take in the event of fire on own ship; Action which should be taken when fire occurs on nearby ship or an adjacent port facility; The circumstances in which a ship should put to sea for reasons of safety; The actions which can be taken to avoid a ship dragging anchor towards own ship in an anchorage; The actions and precautions to take when a submarine cable is lifted by the anchor; How to buoy and slip an anchor; How an anchor can be recovered when no power is available at the windlass

Competence: Cargo Handling and Stowage
Cargo Handling, Stowage, Securing and Care The safe working practices and procedures in relation to Cargo Handling, Stowage, Securing and Care.

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