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Chapter 9 - Master 3000 Gross Tonnage, Domestic

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General

9.1 General requirements

The general requirements for a certificate as Master 3000 gross tonnage, domestic, are listed in section 127 of the Marine Personnel Regulations.

9.2 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 limited voyage, contiguous waters, as Master on board a vessel of not more than 3000 gross tonnage engaged on a near coastal, class 2 voyage and as Master of a vessel of any tonnage engaged on a sheltered waters voyage.

Syllabuses of Examinations

9.3 Communications, level 1 (Examination Code: COM 1)

Refer to section 5.3, Chapter 5 of this TP.

9.4 Communications, level 2 (Examination Code: COM 2)

Refer to section 5.4, Chapter 5 of this TP.

9.5 Navigation Safety, level 2 (Examination Code: NS 2)

Refer to section 5.8, Chapter 5 of this TP.

9.6 Meteorology, level 2 (Examination Code: MET 2)

Refer to section 5.9, Chapter 5 of this TP.

9.7 Ship Management, level 3 (Examination Code: SM 3)

Refer to section 5.10, Chapter 5 of this TP.

9.8 Ship Construction and stability, level 4 (Examination Code: SCS 4)

Refer to section 5.12, Chapter 5 of this TP.

9.9 Cargo, level 2 (Examination Code: CG 2)

Refer to section 7.9, Chapter 7 of this TP.

9.10 Engineering Knowledge, level 1 (Examination Code: EK 1)

Refer to section 7.10, Chapter 7 of this TP.

9.11 Simulated Electronic Navigation – Management level (Examination Code: SIM II)

Refer to section 5.16, Chapter 5 of this TP.

9.12 Oral examination on General Seamanship (Examination Code: M3000D-O)

  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 3000 gross tonnage, Domestic as set out in section 9.2 of this chapter.
  2. The examination is of an unlimited duration.
  3. The M3000NCO may be substituted for M3000D-O at the applicant’s request.
  4. 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.
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; 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.

Normal and emergency towing operations 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 buoy.

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

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 Action to be taken if grounding is imminent, and after 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.
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: Maintain safety and security of the ship’s crew and passengers
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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2010-01-21