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Port State Control A
Port State Control Examiner Qual Board Study Info
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| PSCE 6. What does SOLAS Chapter I cover? | Certifications and General Provisions |
| PSCE 6. What does SOLAS Chapter II-1 cover? | Contstruction and Structure, Subdivision and Stability, Machinery and Electrical |
| PSCE 6. What does SOLAS Chapter II-2 cover? | Construction-Fire Protection, Detection and Extinction |
| PSCE 6. What does SOLAS Chapter III cover? | Lifesaving |
| PSCE 6. What does SOLAS Chapter IV cover? | Radiocommunications |
| PSCE 6. What does SOLAS Chapter V cover? | Safety of Navigation |
| PSCE 6. What does SOLAS Chapter VI cover? | Carriage of Cargoes |
| PSCE 6. What does SOLAS Chapter VII cover? | Carriage of Dangerous Goods |
| PSCE 6. What does SOLAS Chapter VIII cover? | Nuclear ships |
| PSCE 6. What does SOLAS Chapter X cover? | High speed crafts |
| PSCE 6. What does SOLAS Chapter XI-1 cover? | Safety |
| PSCE 6. What does SOLAS Chapter XI-2 cover? | Security |
| PSCE 6. What does SOLAS Chapter IX cover? | Management for the safe operation of ships |
| PSCE 6. What does SOLAS Chapter XII cover? | Bulk Carriers |
| PSCG 1. Describe the purpose/goal of the USCG Port State program. | To identify and eliminate substandard vessels from U.S. waters. NVIC 06-03 Change 2 |
| PSCG 1. What is the difference between a U.S. domestic inspection and a Port State control inspection? | Domestic inspection-we are the Flag State, greater authority. Port State-foreign- we may not tell them how to fix a deficiency, as in Domestic. |
| PSCG 2. Describe the purpose of IMO Resolutions and Circulars. | They are created to clarify a SOLAS regulation and are guidelines until adopted. |
| PSCG 3. Define the Coast Guard's authority to board foreign vessels and conduct PSC exams. | Based on ISPS, SOLAS, STCW, ICLL and other codes and conventions, including PWSA and the Magnusun Act, we have the authority to conduct exams on foreign vessels in U.S. waters. Encl 3 to NVIC 06-03 Ch.2. |
| PSCG 4. Describe the trickle-down effect of economic implecations and diplomatic relationships evident during a PSC exam. | The monetary factor of a vessel carrying goods being delayed is a primary consideration. |
| PSCG 5. A ship whose hull, machinery, equipment, or operational safety is substantially below the standard, or whose crew is not in conformance with the safe manning document. | Substandard Vessel, Glossary NVIC 06-04 Ch 3. |
| PSCG 5. Is the lack of an ISSC a detainable item under ISPS? | Yes. Incomplete NOA, master or crew not familiar with security procedures. Appendix A, Encl 4, NVIC 06-03 Change 2 |
| PSCG 5. Give 2 examples of a detainable item under SOLAS. | Failure of essential machinery to operate; failure of emergency generator to operate. Appendix A, Encl 4, NVIC 06-03 Change 2 |
| PSCG 5. Give examples of a detainable item under ICLL. | Significant areas of damage or corrosion or pitting of plating; insufficient stability; overloading, etc. Appendix A, Encl 4, NVIC 06-03 Change 2 |
| PSCG 5. Give examples of a detainable item under MARPOL. | Absence or deterioration of OWS or components; unauthorized bypass; slop/sludge tanks insufficient capacity. Appendix A, Encl 4, NVIC 06-03 Change 2 |
| PSCG 5. Give examples of a detainable item under STCW. | Failure of seafarers to hold certificate; failure to comply with MSM doc; lack of qualified watch; etc. Appendix A, Encl 4, NVIC 06-03 Change 2 |
| PSCG 5. Give examples of a detainable item under ILO. | Insufficient food or water to next port; excessive unsanitary conditions; etc. Appendix A, Encl 4, NVIC 06-03 Change 2 |
| PSCG 5. Give examples of a detainable item under ISM. | Not conducting necessary preventative maintenance; failure of a company to correct identified deficiencies; failure of the ship to correct long-standing non-conformities, etc. Appendix A, Encl 4, NVIC 06-03 Change 2 |
| PSCG 6. Explain the general structure and content of MARPOL. | MARPOL pertains to prevention of pollution from ships; broken down into Annexes. |
| PSCG 6. MARPOL Annex I. | Oil |
| PSCG 6. MARPOL Annex II. | NLS |
| PSCG 6. MARPOL Annex III. | Harmful Substances in Package Form |
| PSCG 6. MARPOL Annex IV. | Sewage (not US Ratified). |
| PSCG 6. MARPOL Annex V. | Garbage |
| PSCG 6. MARPOL Annex VI. | Air Pollution |
| PSCG 6. Explain the general structure and content of ISPS. | Pertains to security; Part A is mandatory and Part B is guidance. |
| PSCG 6. Explain the general structure and content of ISM Code Part A. | General Implementation; SMS |
| PSCG 6. Explain the general structure and content of ISM Code Part B. | Certification and Periodical Verification (ISM DOC and ISM-SMC) |
| PSCG 6. Explain the general structure and content of the LSA Code. | Specific requirements for personal life saving appliances, visual signals, survival craft and rescue boats, testing and evaluation. |
| PSCG 6. Explain the general structure and content of FSS Code. | Specific requirements for fire detection and alarms, fire systems and International Shore Connection. |
| PSCG 6. What is the applicability of the FSS Code? | Applicable for the Fire Safety Systems of ships whose keel laid date is 1 July 2002 or later. |
| PSCG 6. What does STCW Ch I cover? | General provisions including certifications and endorsements; control procedures. |
| PSCG 6. What does STCW Ch II cover? | Master and Deck department requirements |
| PSCG 6. What does STCW Ch III cover? | Engine Department |
| PSCG 6. What does STCW Ch IV cover? | Radiocommunications and radio personnel requirements |
| PSCG 6. What does STCW Ch V cover? | Special training for certain ships |
| PSCG 6. What does STCW Ch VI cover? | Emergency, Occupational Safety, medical and survival requirements. |
| PSCG 6. Explain the general structure and content of STCW Code/Convention. | Covers training and watchkeeping requirements, part A (convention) is mandatory, part B (code) is guidance. |
| PSCG 6. Explain the general structure and content of ICLL Convention. | Covers general structure, stability and watertight requirements for vessels. |
| PSCG 6. Explain the general structure and content of ILO Convention. | Specifies labor condition standards onboard vessels. |
| PSCG 7. What is used to clarify and give direction about regulations? | NVIC |
| PSCG 7. What is used to clarify and establish policy? | Policy Letters |
| PSCG 8. Who is the liason or go between for the vessel and agencies involved? | Agent. |
| PSCG 9. ______ is designated by Flag State to perform some services. | RO. Essentially, class. Encl 5, NVIC 06-03, Change 2. |
| PSCG 10. Describe the role of an RSO. | Meets ISPS requirements to perform functions such as approving ship security plans and security assessments. Encl 5, NVIC 06-03, Change 2. |
| PSCG 11. Define the role of IACS. | An association for classification societies; essentially certifies members. |
| PSCG 12. In order for a classification society or its agent to inspect a vessel in the US it must meet which two requirements? | Must be a full IACS member or approved by the Coast Guard. MTSA and U.S. Code |
| PSCG 16. Demonstrate understanding of the Qualship 21 program. | Vessels who meet the criteria are rewarded by reduced examinations and recognition. |
| PSCG 17. State the goal of the CG High Interest Vessel program. | Identify those vessels that pose a higher security risk. |
| PSCG 18. Which countries are SIV non-entrant (Cat II) countries? | Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, Syria, and Iraq. These countries are not allowed in unless E-MOTR is approved. Crew are a factor. |
| PSCG 18. Which countries are SIV Restricted (Cat I) Vessels? | Cambodia, Russia, and Vietnam. Crew are NOT a factor. Notify Sector Command Center. |
| PSCG 18. Where would you find SIV Controlled Ports? | Appendix A to Annex I of the MOTR plan. |
| PSCG 20. List 3 distinct charachteristics of a confined space. | A Confined Space is either one of the following: Not designed for continuous human occupancy, limited entry and egress, restricted ventilation. |
| PSCG 22. Define entry of a confined space. | When any part of the body breaks the plane of an opening. |
| PSCG 23. What is on a Marine Chemist's certificate and what is its purpose? | States the Chemist has tested the space. A listing of the 3 previous cargoes of the space, O2 Content, LEL, and toxics; safety designation, any other requirements and conditions, sigantures |
| PSCG 25. Describe the conditions for a Marine Chemist's certificate to remain valid. | Everything must have stayed the same; all conditions and requirements must have been met. |
| PSCG 26. Can a Competent Person authorize initial entry into a Confined Space? | No, they can only perform follow-up tests. |
| PSCG 33. Describe what an All-Ships cite is. | Applicability is to all-ships, except as specified. |
| PSCG 34. What does the SOLAS Cargo Ship/Passenger Ship Safety Equipment Certificate address? | Life-saving equipment onboard; good for five years with annual and periodical survey. Will have a Form E equipent). |
| PSCG 34. What does the SOLAS Cargo Ship Safety Construction certificate address? | States that survey has been conducted with regards to the structure, machinery and equipment. Good for 5 years with annual and intermediate survey. |
| PSCG 34. What does the SOLAS Cargo Ship Safety Radio Equipment address? | All radar, communications, and sattelite features on board. Will be supplemented with Form R (radio). Good for 5 years with periodical survey. |
| PSCG 34. What does the SOLAS Minimum Safe Manning document address? | Manning requirements onboard, no expiration. |
| PSCG 37. Describe in general the primary purpose for which a vessel is assigned a load line. | Stability; cargo loading and ballast. |
| PSCG 38. Describe the Load Line Mark as regulated under the ICLL 66. | ICLL Annex I, Regulations 4, 5, and 6 The Load Line shall consist of a ring 12 in. in diameter, 1 in. thick, amidships. Shall be permanently affixed, in white or yellow on dark background or in black on a light background (ICLL Annex I, Reg. 8). |
| PSCG 38. Describe a freeing port as regulated under ICLL 66. | ICLL Annex I, Regulation 24. Provisions shall be made for freeing the decks of water. |
| PSCG 38. Describe hatchways and doorways as regulated under ICLL 66. | ICLL Annex I, Regulation 12-16. |
| PSCG 38. Describe freeboards as regulated under ICLL 66. | ICLL Annex I and II, Ch. III. Freeboards are divided into Type A, liquid cargoes, and Type B, all other ships. |
| PSCG 39. State the applicability of STCW 95. | Flagged seafaring vessels. |
| PSCG 39. To which types of vessels does STCW not apply? | Does not apply to gvt vessels, Fishing Vessels, yachts, or wooden ships. |
| PSCG 40. State the methods by which flag administrations issue STCW 95 endorsements. | Via the ISM-DOC or ISM-SMC, or as a separate document. STCW Reg I/2. |
| PSCG 41. State the difference between international tonnage and regulatory tonnage. | International is international (for example, DNV). Regulatory is Domestic tonnage (ABS). |
| PSCG 42. What is gross tonnage? | The ship's volume below deck and enclosed spaces above the main deck. |
| PSCG 42. What is Net tonnage? | Volume of the cargo space. |
| PSCG 42. What is deadweight tonnage? | Refers to displacement; the amount of weight a ship can take to bring her from lightship draught to the summer load line draught. |
| PSCG 43. Determine the applicability of ILO 147. | ILO 147 applies to all seagoing vessels except for sailing and fishing vessels, small vessels, oil rigs and platforms not navigating. |
| PSCG 44. Locate and explain the USCG Policy associated with ILO 147 and PSC. | COMDTINST 16711.12A |
| PSCG 45. Define other US Government agencies the USCG works with to address ILO 147 deficiencies. | Coast Guard and Dept. Of Labor have joint enforcement responsibility relative to ILO standards; also work with OSHA and the International Transportation Workers Federation. |
| PSCG 46. Locate CG Policy and explain purpose and applicability of CG Ballast Water management program. | NVIC 07-04, Ch. 1. Applies to each vessel able to carry ballast and operates beyond EEZ. |
| PSCG 46. What must applicable vessels comply with to meet Ballast Water Management requirements? | 33 CFR 151.2000. Must complete ballast water exchange 200 nm or more from shore prior to exchanging ballast, retain onboard, or treat; must report to NBIC within 24 hrs or prior to departure if voyage is less than 24 hrs. |
| PSCG 46. What vessels are exempt from Ballast Water Reporting requirements? | Crude Oil tankers engaged in coastwise trade; DOD or CG vessel, and any vessel operating exclusively within one COTP zone. Also vessel in innocent passage. 3+1. |
| PSCG 47. What is a vessel charterer? | Who hired the vessel for a purpose, renters of the vessel. |
| PSCG 47. What is a bareboat charter? | Hired vessel without the crew. |
| PSCG 47. What are the owner and operator? | Owner is who owns the boat. Operator is who manages and runs the boat. |
| PSCG 48. Describe the difference betweeen a Security Examination (ISPS) and a Security Boarding. | ISPS (international) is done by Port State Control, Security Boarding (domestic) is done by C.G. VBST. |
| PSCG 49. Describe in general the difference between the HIV and ISPS matrixes. | HIV is U.S.; ISPS is International. |
| PSCG 50. Describe a non-convention vessel security compliance inspection. | Default to PWSA and CFR; local regs. MSM Vol. II, D. |
| PSCG 51. Describe the enhanced seaway inspection program and state whether or not an Enhanced Seaway Inspection counts for a safety examination. | Exam specific to Great Lakes vessels; no. |
| PSCG 52. Locate CG policy for enforcement of ISM code. | NVIC 04-05; MSM Vol II, ch 3. |
| PSCG 53. Define non-conformity. | An observed situation where objective evidence indicates nonfulfillment of requirements. |
| PSCG 53. Define major non-conformity. | 04-05 A serious threat to the safety of personnel/ship or a serious risk to environment. |
| PSCG 53. Define objective evidence. | Quantitative or qualitative evidence based on observation, measurement, or test; verifiable. |
| PSCG 53. Define observation. | Statement of fact made during an audit and substatiated by objective evidence. |
| PSCG 54. Describe what a classification document is. | A document issued by class that states the vessel has met the standards of the classification society and is approved for those specifications. |
| PSCG 55. Describe in general the reason a ship conducts ballast operations. | To maintain stability. |
| PSCG 56. Describe in general common problems that can occur to a vessel that has been loaded/unloaded improperly. | Lower in the middle, called sagging; higher in the middle; called hogging. Applies stresses unevenly. |
| NOA 3. State which U.S. regulation covers the NOA requirement. | 33 CFR 160 |
| NOA 3. State the applicability for the NOA requirement. | Any ship over 300 GT calling on U.S. Port. |
| NOA 3. Define the NOA submission time for a vessel on a voyage over 96 hrs. | At least 96 hrs. |
| NOA 3. Define the NOA submission time for a vessel on a voyage of 24-96 hours. | Prior to departure but at least 24 hrs prior. |
| NOA 3. Define the NOA submission time for a vessel on a voyage of less than 24 hours. | At least 12 hrs prior to departure. |
| NOA 3. State the common exemptions to the NOA requirement. | Outer Continental Shelf supply vessels; vessels operating within a single Captain of the Port Zone; U.S. recreational vessels |
| NOA 3. Do foreign recreational vessels have to submit an NOA? | Yes, if over 300 GT. |
| NOA 3. Does a vessel have to report a change in time to their NOA less than 6 hrs? | No. |
| NOA 3. Where must a vessel submit their NOA? | NVMC |
| NOA 3. Describe the "Notice of Hazardous Condition" reporting requirement. | Requires immediate notification of any hazardous condition on board. |
| PSCG 54. Describe when a Class document is needed. | When Flag requires Class to inspect vessel on behalf of Flag. |
| NOA 4. Define "materially incomplete" as it pertains to the NOA Guide, dated Oct 13 2006. | Missing required information. NOA has little or no information. |
| NOA 4. Define "materially inaccurate" as it pertains to the NOA Guide, dated Oct 13 2006. | The NOA is so incorrect that it is useless for screening. |
| NOA 4. Define what constitutes "major information" regarding the vessel, on an NOA as it pertains to the NOA Guide, dated Oct 13 2006. | Vessel's name, owner, and operator, IMO Number and Charterer. |
| NOA 4. Define what constitutes "major information" regarding the voyage information on an NOA as it pertains to the NOA Guide, dated Oct 13 2006. | Last five ports of call and dates; destination, date and time of arrival. |
| NOA 4. Define what constitutes "major information" regarding the cargo information on an NOA as it pertains to the NOA Guide, dated Oct 13 2006. | General description of cargo other than CDC; Name and amount of each CDC carried. |
| NOA 4. Define what constitutes "major information" regarding the crew information on an NOA as it pertains to the NOA Guide, dated Oct 13 2006. | Name, DOB, nationality, Passport or Merchant Mariner's document number, position or duties onboard. |
| NOA 4. Define what constitutes "major information" regarding information for persons other than crew members on an NOA as it pertains to the NOA Guide, dated Oct 13 2006. | Name, DOB, Nationality, passport number, and where they embarked. |
| NOA 4. Define what constitutes "minor information" regarding the vessel, on an NOA as it pertains to the NOA Guide, dated Oct 13 2006. | Country of registry, call sign, name of classification society. |
| NOA 4. Define what constitutes "minor information" regarding the voyage information on an NOA as it pertains to the NOA Guide, dated Oct 13 2006. | Name of the receiving facility and location; estimated date and time of departure, location at the time of reporting, name and number of 24-hr point of contact. |
| NOA 4. Define what constitutes "minor information" regarding the cargo information on an NOA as it pertains to the NOA Guide, dated Oct 13 2006. | UN Number of CDC |
| NOA 4. Define what constitutes "minor information" regarding the crew information on an NOA as it pertains to the NOA Guide, dated Oct 13 2006. | Embarkation point |
| NOA 4. What is the Operational status of equipment, ISM Code Notice, and ISPS Code notice considered on an NOA per the NOA Guide, Dated October 13 2006? | Minor information |
| RBT 1. Define an NPV vessel. | Per ISPS/MTSA, fewer than 7 points scored. Per PSC, fewer than 6 points scored. |
| RBT 1 Define a Priority II vessel. | Scored between 7 and 16 points per ISPS/MSTA and PSC. |
| RBT 1 Define a Priorty I vessel. | Per ISPS/MTSA, and PSC, scored 17 points or higher. |
| RBT 1 Describe the Downgrade Clause. | Primarily, PI and PII may be downgraded if vessel has had an exam in the last 6 months with no deficiencies; however, review column information as some have specific criteria. |
| RBT 1 Describe where the PSCO would find the required information in order to fill the PSC and ISPS matrices. | CG-3PCV annual report and lists; Port State advisories; MISLE and ANOA. |
| RBT 2 & 3 Determine priorities of PSC examiniation to be conducted and location based on priority. | PSC - over 6 points and less than 17; PII, will be dockside. Over 17 points-PI, at sea. |
| RBT 5 Describe the random examination process. | NVIC 06-03 ch. 2, encl. 1. Any vessel not already targeted should be placed in a pool for random examination; note that Qualship 21 vessels are only subject to ISPS but not PSC random exams. |
| RBT 6 Describe in general what the Flag State detention ratio is and where it can be found. | Based on number of control actions and published in the annual report by CG-3PCV-2. |
| RBT 6 Describe in general what the CAR is. | Control Action Ratio. It is a formula based on the number of major ISPS/MTSA flag state related control actions, and number of distinct vessel arrivals. |
| GEO2 Describe in general when a PSCO would expand the scope of an examination and locate CG Guidance for doing so. | NVIC 06-03, Ch. 2 encl. 3 and 5. When there is 'clear grounds' that the vessel does not correspond substantially. |
| GE1.1-1.5 What would you expect to see for Facility side security? | Check of ID's, physical barriers, supervision and access monitoring, MARSEC level. |
| GE2.1-2.6 What are you looking for during the hull examination? | Anchors, condition of chains, foreign organisms, Load Line, and condition of hull, any access points. |
| GE 2.1-2.6 Are rat guards a requirement? | No. Good practice. |
| GE3.1-3.4 What would you expect to see for Vessel side security? | Vessel's security level; watch; ID check; communications; interface with facility; knowledge of crew. |
| GE 4.6 Describe a DOS (Declaration of Security). | 33 CFR 104. Interface between Vessel and Facility regarding who has what responsibility. Must be initialled by respective PIC's (Persons in Charge). |
| GE4.6 Describe the requirements for security drills and exercises. | 33 CFR 230. Drills must be conducted every 3 months, exercises must be conducted annually with no more than 18 months in between. |
| GE 5.1 Explain the Certificate of Registry. | Issued by Flag State as evidence that the ship is duly registered with them. |
| GE 5.1 Explain the Tonnage Certificate. | Issued per International Tonnage Convention to every ship the gross and net tonnage of which have been determined. |
| GE 5.1 Explain the Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate. | SOLAS requirement; covers life-saving appliances and equipment. |
| GE 4.6 How long is a DOS valid for? | 33 CFR 104. Valid for 30 or 90 days per MARSEC level. |
| GE 5.1 Explain the validity of the Certificate of Registry. | No expiration unless they change Flag. |
| GE 5.1 Explain the validity of the Tonnage Certificate. | No expiry except for major changes to vessel. |
| GE 5.1 What supplements the Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate? | Form E (for Equipment). |
| GE 5.1 Explain the validity of the Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate. | 5 years, with annual and periodical surveys. |
| GE 5.1 What invalidates the Tonnage Certificate? | International Tonnage Convention. Changes that would necessitate an increase in gross tonnage or net tonnage. |
| GE 5.1 Describe the Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate. | SOLAS I/10. Covers structure, machinery, and equipment and enssures they comply with requirements. |
| GE 5.1 Describe the validity of the Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate. | SOLAS I/10. Good for 5 years with intermediate and periodical survey. |
| GE 5.1 Describe the applicability of the Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate. | Applies to SOLAS applicable Cargo Ships. |
| GE 5.1 What is the applicability of the Tonnage Certificate? | Any vessel applicable to The International Tonnage Convention. |
| GE 5.1 What are NOT applicable to the Tonnage Certificate? | Ships of war, ships less than 79 feet, and ships navigating solely on the Great Lakes. |
| GE 5.1 Who must have a Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate? | SOLAS I/8. SOLAS applicable Cargo Ships. |
| GE 5.1 Describe the Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate. | SOLAS I/9. Covers all radio installations. Will be supplemented by the Form R (Radio). |
| GE 5.1 Describe the validity of the Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate. | Good for 5 years with annual and periodic surveys. |
| GE 5.1 Describe the applicability of the Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate. | Cargo ships to which SOLAS chapters III and IV apply. |
| GE 5.1 Describe the International Safety Management Document Of Compliance (ISM-DOC). | International Safety Management Code Reg. 4. Document of Compliance ensures that safety management requirements are taking place company-wide. Vessels may not enter port without this certificate valid. |
| GE 5.1 Describe the validity of the ISM-DOC. | Five years with annual validation. |
| GE 5.1 Describe the applicability of the ISM-DOC. | Applies to all passenger ships and cargo ships over 500 gross tons. |
| GE 5.1 What is exempt from the ISM-DOC? | Non-commercial government vessels. |
| RBT 6 Where would you go to find the CAR? | This is put out by CG-3PCV-2 and annual report. |
| GE 5.1 Decribe the ISM-Safety Management Certificate. (ISM-SMC.) | ISM Code Part B Reg 13. Covers ship-wide safety management procedures, and verifies that they meet the requirements. Vessel may not come in without this certificate being valid. |
| GE 5.1 Describe the validity of the ISM-SMC. | Five years with intermediate survey. |
| GE 5.1 What is the consequence to the SMC if the DOC is pulled? | It is also invalidated. |
| GE 5.1 Describe the Safe Manning Certificate. | SOLAS V/14.2 Evidence of the minimum safe manning considered necessary by Administration. |
| GE 5.1 What is the validity of the Safe Manning Certificate? | Valid until changed by Administration. |
| GE 5.1 What is the applicability of the Safe Manning Certificate? | Every ship to which SOLAS Chapter I applies, which is ships engaged in international voyages over 500 gross tons, unless specified otherwise or exempted in Reg 3. |
| GE 5.1 Describe the Load Line Certificate. | International Convention on Load Lines. Will be issued to every ship which has been surveyed and marked according to the convention. |
| GE 5.1. What is the validity of the Load Line Certificate? | 5 years with annual surveys. |
| GE 5.1 What is the applicability of the Load Line Certificate? | Flagged ships on international voyages over 150 GT. |
| GE 5.1 What are exempt from ICLL? | War ships, ships less than 79 feet or 150 gt; pleasure yachts and fishing vessels, vessels solely navigating on the Great Lakes. |
| GE 5.1 Describe the Shipboard Oil Polltion Emergency Plan (SOPEP). | Describes emergency response to pollution incidents. |
| GE 5.1 Describe who must have a SOPEP. | Per MARPOL Annex I, Regulation 37, oil tankers over 150grt, all ships over 400 grt. |
| GE 5.1. Describe the Vessel Response Plan. | 33 CFR 155.1010 requires all tank vessels to have a response plan. Covers oil pollution response. |
| GE 5.1 Describe the Non-Tank Vessel Response Plan (NTVRP). | See ALCOAST ALCOAST R 211851Z AUG 08 - 89 KB. On HomePort. Describes pollution prevention measures and response. |
| GE 5.1 Describe the applicability of the NTVRP. | Vessels over 400 GT. Non-entrant doc. |
| GE 5.1 Describe the validity of the VRP. | Good for 5 years. |
| GE 5.1 Who approves the VRP? | Commandant. |
| GE 5.1 How long is the NTVRP good for? | Currently interim but 5 years. |
| GE 5.1 How often must the VRP be reviewed by the owner or oeprator? | Annually. |
| GE 5.1 What is a Certificate of Financial Responsibility (COFR)? | 33 CFR 138.30 States that the responsible parties of the vessel are financially able to meet any potential liability under CERCLA and OPA 90. |
| GE 5.1 How long is a COFR valid for? | 3 years. |
| GE 5.1 Who must have a COFR? | Any vessel over 300 GT except public vessels. Non-entrant doc. |
| GE 5.1 Describe the International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP) Certificate. | MARPOL requirement. Covers any applicable information regarding prevention of pollution. |
| GE 5.1 How long is the IOPP valid for? | 5 years with annual survey. |
| GE 5.1 Who must have an IOPP? | Tankers 150 GT and above and all other vessels 400 gt and above. |
| GE 5.1 What form supplements the IOPP for Oil Tankers? | Form B |
| GE 5.1 What form supplements the IOPP for all ships other than oil tankers? | Form A |
| GE 5.1 Describe the International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC). | ISPS Code A. 19. Vessel meets the requirements of ISPS Code as certified by Class or Flag. Non-entrant doc. |
| GE 5.1 How long is the ISSC good for? | 5 years with intermediate survey. |
| GE 5.1 What is the applicability of the ISSC? | Passenger ships and cargo ships 500 gross tons and up engaged in international voyages. |
| GE 5.1 Describe the Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR). | Record of the history of the ship issued by Administration. |
| GE 5.1 How long is the CSR good for? | Until vessel information changes. |
| GE 5.1 Who must have a CSR? | Anyone entitled to fly the flag of an administation. |
| GE 5.1 Describe the Foam Analysis Report. | Fixed Foam systems. Provided upon testing foam used, and suitablility for use in firefighting. |
| GE 5.1 What type of vessel would have a Foam Analysis Report? | Tank Vessels |
| GE 5.1 How long is a foam analysis report good for? | FSS Code MSC/CIRC 582 Ch.5 Analysis should be performed after 3 years, and then annually. |
| GE 5.2 What control measures must a Ship Security Plan be protected under? | ISPS Code Reg A/9. Must be protected from unauthorized access and disclosure. |
| GE 5.2 Can you view the ship security plan? | ISPS Code Reg A/9. No, unless you have clear grounds and the only means to rectify is to view sections, in which case limited access may be granted. |
| GE 5.2 What sections of the Ship Security Plan may access be granted to view? | ISPS Code A/9.8.1 Restricted areas, response to threats, responding to instructions, duties, maintenance, alert system activation points, and procedures for use of the system. |
| GE 5.4 How long must the Garbage Record Book be maintained for? | Two years. |
| GE 5.4 Who must sign each page of the Garbage Record Book? | The Master. |
| GE 5.4 Who must carry a Garbage Record Book? | Every ship 400 GT and above or which carries 15 or more persons. |
| GE 5.5 Is a vessel required to have an SMS Manual? | No, but must keep documentation required. |
| GE 5.6 How long must an Oil Record Book be kept for? | MARPOL Annex V. 3 years. |
| GE 5.7 Who approves the SOPEP? | Flag State or Class |
| GE 5.8 Who approves the Vessel Response Plan? | U.S. Coast Guard. |
| GE 5.9. How old must crewmembers be in accordance with STCW? | 16. |
| GE 5.9 How old must officers be in accordance with STCW? | 18. |
| GE 5.10 Who is required to have a license? | Masters, officers, watchstanders and deck and engineering ratings. |
| GE 5.13 What are the rest requirements? | 10 hours of rest per day which may be divided into 2 periods, one of which must be at least 6 hrs in length. |
| GE 5.19 How long must ballast water records be maintained for? | 2 years. |
| GE 5.18 Where are the Ballast Water requirements found? | 33 CFR 151.2000 |
| GE 5.18 To whom must ballast water information be reported? | National Ballast Water Information Clearinghouse (NBIC) |
| GE 5.18 Which vessels must report Ballast Water information? | Any vessel equipped with ballast tanks operating in the waters of the U.S. |
| GE 5.18. Which vessels are exempt from Ballast Water reporting requirements? | 2+1 Crude Oil tanker in coastwise trade; DOD/CG vessel; a vessel operating exclusively in the COTP Zone (must still follow practices but dont have to keep records). |
| GE 5.6. What if a vessel cannot conduct ballast water management practices due to safety or voyage concerns? | Must discharge only that amount of water operationally necessary and make reports available upon request to the COTP. |
| GE 5.6 When must the Ballast Water report be submitted? | If the voyage is less than 24 hours, report before departing. If greater than 24 hours, at least 24 hours prior to arrival. |
| GE 6.1 If there is an issue with material condition of anchor, windlass and capstan, where would I find the regulation? | ILO 147 Accident Prevention Pg 48 |
| GE 6.2 If I have an issue with the material condition of mooring lines, where would I find the regulation? | ILO 147 Accident Prevention Pg 48 |
| GE 6.4 What areas of the deck can be used for unlawful entry to the vessel? | Anchor chain and house, gangways. |
| GE 6.4 What must a vessel do to mitigate security risk for areas of the deck that could be used for unlawful entry to the vessel? | Secure or post a watch while in port. |
| GE 6.8 Where would I look if I have an issue with hatch covers? | ICLL |
| GE 6.9 What is the difference between weather and watertight? | How tightly it seals. |
| GE 6.9 What areas are required to be watertight? | ICLL - engine room spaces and shaft tunnels to name a few. Areas below the uppermost watertight deck line. |
| GE 6.10 Where and how shall a duplicate fire control plan be stored? | SOLAS II-2.4.1 and 2.4.2 Shall be permanently stored in a prominently marked weathertight enclosure outside the deckhouse. |
| GE 6.10 To what would I refer if I have questions about the symbols used on the Fire Control Plan? | Graphical Symbols for Shipboard Fire Control Plans, Resolution A.952(23). |
| GE 6.11 When can the pilot ladder not be used? | When the distance from the deck to the water exceeds 9 meters. |
| GE 6.11 How far does the pilot ladder have to reach? | All the way to the water. |
| GE 6.11 How much list shall the pilot ladder be capable of accommodating? | 15 degrees. |
| GE 6.5 How high must guard rails be? | 39.5 inches minimum. |
| GE 6.5 How wide can the opening of the lowest course of guard rails be? | 9 inches. |
| GE 6.5 How far can the other courses of the Guard Rails be? | 15 inches apart. |
| GE 6.5 What is required for exposed hatchways on the freeboard and forecastle decks of ships carrying liquid cargo in bulk (type A)? | Shall be provided with watertight covers. |
| GE 6.12 How many lifeboats are required on cargo ships? | SOLAS Ch III, reg 31. One per side that will accommodate all persons on board. |
| GE 6.12 How many lifeboats are required on passenger ships engaged in long international voyages? | Each side shall accommodate not less than 50% of persons on board. |
| GE 6.12 What markings are required on lifeboats? | LSA IV/4.4.9 Number of persons approved, name and port of registry. |
| GE 6.12 How quickly must rescue boats be able to be launched? | Within 5 minutes. |
| GE 6.12 How quickly must lifeboats onboard cargo vessels be able to be launched? | 10 minutes. |
| GE 6.12 What are the list and trim conditions a survival craft must be able to launch under? | 10 and 20. 10 trim and 20 list. |
| GE 6.12 How quickly must all lifeboats on passenger vessels be able to be launched? | Within 30 minutes. |
| GE 6.12 How many people must the rescue boat be able to accomodate? | Total number of people on board. |
| GE 6.12 What is required aboard lifeboats? | LSA IV/4.4.8 3 liters water per person, 10000 kJ food per person, flares, first aid, anti-seasickness medicine, knife, etc. |
| GE 6.12 How often are survival craft and appliances required to be visually inspected, started for 3 minutes, and moved? | SOLAS Ch. III Reg 20.6 Once a week |
| GE 6.12 How often shall lifeboats be turned out from their stowed position and equipment inspected? | SOLAS Ch. III Reg 20.7 Monthly |
| GE 6.13 How often shall end-for-end renewal of falls be done? | SOLAS Ch III Reg 20.4 Every five years. |
| GE 6.15 How often must hydrostatic releases be serviced? | SOLAS III/20.9 Annually, not to exceed 17 months. |
| GE 6.15 What is the difference between SOLAS A and B pack type liferafts? | SOLAS A is for oceangoing; SOLAS B is for inland/coastal. Amount of supplies differs. |
| GE 6.15 How often must inflatable liferafts and lifejackets be serviced? | Annually, not to exceed 17 months. |
| GE 6.15 A cargo ship over ____ m shall have, in addition to liferafts required, a liferaft stowed as far forward or aft as is reasonable. | SOLAS III/31.1.4 100 meters |
| GE 6.15 LSA ____ contains the equipment required for a liferaft. | LSA Ch. IV/4.1.5 |
| GE 6.15 List some equipment required to be on a Liferaft. | LSA Ch. IV/4.1.5 Knife, bailer, paddles, food and water, signals, seasickness medicine, survival manual |
| GE 6.15 What markings are required on liferafts? | SOLAS A or B pack, maker, serial number, date of manufature, name of approving official, last date and place of service, number of persons accomodated, name and port of registry on raft and changeable without opening the container. |
| GE 6.15 How many liferafts are required for cargo ships? | SOLAS Ch. III/31.1.1 One or more sufficient to accomodate total number of persons on board. |
| GE 6.15 If the liferaft is less than ___ kg, and can accomodate total number of persons onboard, do they need to have one on each side of the cargo ship? | SOLAS Ch. III/31.1.1.2 185, no. |
| GE 6.15 For cargo ships, if the liferaft is over ____ kg, the total number of persons on board accomodated on ______ is sufficent. | SOLAS Ch. III/31.1.1.2 185, each side |
| GE 6.15 For passenger ships on international voyages, liferafts on board shall accomodate at least _____ % of the total number of persons on board. | SOLAS Ch. III, reg 21.1.1.2 25. |
| GE 6.16 At least _ lifebouy per side shall be stowed with 30 m of line. | SOLAS Ch. III, Reg 7.1.2 One. |
| GE 6.16 How many lifebouys require self-igniting lights? | SOLAS Ch. III/7.1.3 One-half of total number onboard. |
| GE 6.16 How many lifebouys requiring self-igniting lights also require self-activating smoke signals? | SOLAS Ch. III/7.1.3 Two. |
| GE 6.16 Can the lifebouys requiring self-activating smoke signals and self-ignigting lights also be the lifebouy with 30 m of line? | SOLAS Ch. III/7.1.3 No. |
| GE 6.16 ____ and ____ are required to be marked on the lifebouy in addition to retroreflective tape. | SOLAS Ch. III/7.1.4 Name and Port of Registry. |
| GE 6.16 How many lifebouys are required to be on a cargo ship less than 100 meters? | SOLAS Ch. III/32.1.1 8 |
| GE 6.16 ______ lifebouys are required to be on a cargo ship between 100 and 150 meters? | SOLAS Ch. III/32.1.1 10 |
| GE 6.16 How many lifebouys are required to be on a cargo ship between 150 and 200 meters? | SOLAS Ch. III/32.1.1 12 |
| GE 6.16 ______ lifebouys are required to be on a cargo ship over 200 meters? | SOLAS Ch. III/32.1.1 14 |
| GE 6.16 How many lifebuoys are required on a passenger vessel of less than 60 meters? | SOLAS Ch. III/22.1.1 8 |
| GE 6.16 ____ lifebouys are required on a passenger vessel of between 60 and 120 meters? | SOLAS Ch. III/22.1.1 12 |
| GE 6.16 How many lifebuoys are required on a passenger vessel of between 120 and 180 meters? | SOLAS Ch. III/22.1.1 18 |
| GE 6.16 How many lifebuoys are required on a passenger vessel of between 180 and 240 meters? | SOLAS Ch. III/22.1.1 24 |
| GE 6.16 ____ lifebouys are required on a passenger vessel of 240 meters and over? | SOLAS Ch. III/22.1.1 30 |
| GE 6.17 Lifejackets are required for _____ % of persons on board. | SOLAS Ch. III/Reg. 7.2.1 100 |
| GE 6.16 Passenger ships shall also carry lifejackets for an additional ____ % of persons on board. | SOLAS Ch. III/Reg. 22.2.1 5 |
| An immersion suit shall be provided for every person on board _______ ships. | SOLAS Ch. III/Reg 32.3.2 Cargo. |
| GE 6.18 You should see a ____, ____, and ____ in a fire hose station. | Nozzle, Spanner wrench, and hose. |
| GE 6.19 An International Shore Connetion should have ____ bolts, ____ nuts, and ____ washers. | FSS Code, Ch. 2. 4, 4 and 8. |
| GE 6.19 How many International Shore Connections are required on board? | SOLAS Ch. III/10.2.1.7.1 At least one, usable on either side. |
| GE 6.20 How many firefighter's outfits must a vessel carry? | SOLAS Ch. III/10.2.1 2 |
| GE 6.20 How many firefighter's outfits must a tank vessel carry? | SOLAS Ch. III/10.2.3 4 |
| GE 6.21 I would check the ____ _______ ____ for the number of fire extinguishers required onboard. | Fire Control Plan |
| PSCG 11. Is GL a member of IACS? | Yes |
| PSCG 11. Is NKK a member of IACS? | Yes |
| PSCG 11. Is KR a member of IACS? | Yes |
| PSCG 11. Is ABS a member of IACS? | Yes |
| PSCG 11. Is TL a member of IACS? | No |
| PSCG 11. Is BKI a member of IACS? | No |
| PSCG 11. Is ACS a member of IACS? | No |
| PSCG 11. How many members are there of IACS? | 13 |
| PSCG 5. If the Ship Security Officer does not display competency, is this a detainable item under ISPS? | Yes |
| PSCG 5. List 2 more examples of detainable items under ISPS. | Incomplete NOA, Master or Crew not familiar with security procedures. Appendix A, Encl 4, NVIC 06-03 Change 2 |
| PSCG 5. Where can I find other examples of Detainable Items under SOLAS? | Appendix A, Encl 4, NVIC 06-03 Change 2 |
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