Colombo International Nautical and Engineering College

Winner of World Class Global Performance Excellence Award 2012 Education Organization
Winner of International Asia Pacific Quality Award -2010 Best in Class Education Organization
Winner of Sri Lanka National Quality Award 1999 2004 2009

EDUCATION & TRAINING COURSE

MINISTRY TRAINING COURSE REFERENCE
NO.
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT (HOD)

PREPARATORY COURSE
FOR ABLE SEAFARER DECK
04

DEAN OF FACULTY
FACULTY
1ST ISSUE DATE: 2004/11/18

Mr. S.
Sankaranarayana
Capt. K. Perera
Maritime Sciences
Revision No.05

STCW REGULATION 1978 AS AMENDED 2010

Reg. II/5, Sec. A-II/5,Table A-II/5

COURSE CODE

ND-0214

COURSE APPROVAL
NUMBER
APPROVED BY (HOD)

PC/ABSD/04/2013/001

APPROVED BY DEAN
DEPARTMENT
REVISION DATE:
2013.05.17

Sig.
Navigation
Reference :

IMO MODEL COURSE

Duration

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Sig.

01 MONTHS

DETAILED SYLLABI - CONTENTS

INDEX NO

SUBJECT

ALLOCATED TIME

WATCH KEEPING AND MOORING OPERATIONS

28.5hrs

CARGO WORK

22.0hrs

OPERATIONAL SAFETY

69.5hrs

TOTAL DURATION

120hrs

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1. WATCH KEEPING AND MOORING OPERATIONS (28.5 HRS)

1.0

Contribute to a safe navigational watch (STCW 2010, Table A-II/5) (6.00hrs)

1.1.1 Ability to understand orders and to communicate with the officer of the watch on matters relevant to watch keeping duties; (approved in-service
experience)
a)

Describes the nautical terms used in bridge watch keeping

b)

States the nautical terms used during berthing/ un-berthing operations and their meanings .

1.1.2 Procedures for the relief, maintenance and handover of a watch (approved in-service experience)
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

States, the watchkeeper shall contact the OOW when in doubt

States that watch keepers must be well rested before coming to a watch.
States that the watchkeepers shall report to the watch at least 10-15 minutes before any watch.
Describes the hand over and taking over procedure of a bridge watch
Describes the duties of a bridge watchkeeper

1.1.3 Information required to maintain a safe watch (approved in-service experience)

a)

Bridge watchkeeping
i. Explain the procedure for keeping a proper lookout in order to maintain a margin of safety between own vessel and other traffic
ii. Describes how to correctly identify risk of collision using compass bearings visually and by radar
iii. Describes how to correctly identify that the vessel may be too close to land by radar, echo sounder and GPS
iv. States the dangers of:
relying on radar instead of a visual lookout or attempting to interpret radar displays without proper training
operating radar without proper training
operating GPS equipment without proper training
operating ECDIS (electronic chart) equipment without proper training
v. States the information required to maintain a safe bridge watch
vi. Describes the following recommended safe watchkeeping practices:
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 watchkeepers to be experienced and capable

precautions to be taken against fatigue
numbers of watchkeepers to be increased at critical times
radar to be used in addition to, and not instead of, a visual lookout
hazards associated with divided command of lookouts
lookout to include both sight and sound
1.1.4

Local & International Regulations on Work & Rest Hours.

a) States the ILO & STCW requirements regarding the watchkeeping and rest hours
b) Explains crew member how to maintain work and rest hours as per above requirements

1.1.5

Basic introduction to stress and fatigue.

a) explains stress and fatigue including its effect on human ability to concentrate on the job.
b) State what are the precautions to be taken to minimise stress and fatigue.

1.2

Contribute to a safe watch at port (5.00hrs)

1.2.1

1.2.2

Ability to understand orders and to communicate with the officer of the watch on matters relevant to watch keeping duties
a) Describes the nautical terms used during watch keeping at port
b) Describes the nautical terms used during bunker operations
Procedures for the relief, maintenance and handover of a watch
a) Describes the hand over and taking over procedure of a port watch
b) Describes the duties of a watchkeeper at port
c) Describes the duties of a watch keeper during bunkering

1.2.3 States the information required to maintain a safe port watch

a). states that watchkeeper should have a knowledge on local regulation with regard to maintaining a watch.
b). states that moorings should be tended at all times specially during cargo operation , stong wind/current conditions ,and LW and HW times.
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c). Describes the effect of moving ship at a closer proximity to a moored ships
d). States the important of security related information.
1.3 Contribute to a safe watch at anchor (5.00hrs)
1.3.1 Ability to understand orders and to communicate with the officer of the watch on matters relevant to watch keeping duties
a). Describes the nautical terms used during watch keeping at anchor
b). States the nautical terms and their meanings used during anchoring operations
1.3.2 Procedures for the relief, maintenance and handover of a watch
a)
b)
c)
d)

Describes the hand over & take over procedure of an anchor watch
Describes the duties of a watchkeeper at anchor
Describes the handing over and taking over procedure of a anti-piracy watch
Describes the duties of an anti-piracy watch keeper

1.3.3 Information required to maintain a safe anchor watch

a) Anchor watch
i. Describes how identify all the signs of dragging anchor when on anchor watch
ii. States the information required to maintain a safe anchor watch
iii. States that security of the vessel shall be considered while at anchor in piracy areas
b) Describes the procedures to maintain fire and safety patrols during the watch.
c) Demonstrate ability to correctly identify the navigation lights and day shapes of other vessels
d) describes the correct action to be taken to avoid collisions with other vessels in crossing, overtaking, head on situations, being over taken by another
vessel, in restricted visibility and in cases as mention under rule number 18
e) demonstrates ability to correctly identify navigation marks
f) demonstrates ability to identify all the methods of distress signalling available to the ratings
1.4

Contribute to berthing, anchoring and other mooring operations (12.50hrs)

1.4.1 the function of mooring and tug lines and how each line functions as part of an overall system
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a).
b).
c).
d).
e).
f).
g).
h).
i).
j).
k).
l).
m).
n).
o).

with an aid of a diagram, show and name the mooring lines used at a berth
states the use of head ropes
states the purpose of fwd spring ropes
states the purpose of stern ropes
states the purpose aft spring ropes
state the purpose of breast ropes
describes the advantages/disadvantages of these ropes with varying horizontal angles with the ships centre line
describes the advantages/disadvantages of these ropes with varying vertical angles
describes how to arrange mooring ropes on ships with large freeboards and small freeboards
explain the meaning of doubling up
states the purpose of doubling up
states that the vessel shall be made fast with the number of lines ordered by the master
states the purpose of tug lines
describes how tugs are made fast during various berthing and un-berthing situations
describes the movement of a vessel, when she is pulled/pushed with various angles by a tug

1.4.2 The capacities, safe working loads, and breaking strengths of mooring equipment, including mooring wires, synthetic and fibre lines,
winches, anchor windlasses, capstans, bitts, chocks and bollards
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)

defines the term Safe Working Load (SWL)

defines the term breaking strength
states that the SWL shall not be exceeded under any circumstances
State the precautions to observe when working with mooring ropes
State the dangers of misusing nylon ropes
State the precautions to observe when working with fibre and wire ropes
State the signs of wear and potential failure in fibre and wire ropes, including those in use
Ability to use rat guards
Describes the correct procedure of fasting a mooring rope to a bit
Describes the correct procedure of fasting a mooring rope to a bollard

1.4.3 The procedures and order of events for making fast and letting go mooring and tug lines and wires, including towing lines
a) order of events when making fast
i. demonstrates how to arrange heaving lines and how to throw them
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ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
vii.
viii.
ix.
x.
xi.

states that the heaving line shall be thrown to an area on the pier where there no people
states that the first line both at fwd and aft shall be sent ashore as soon as possible
states that the propeller shall be kept clear when lowering the ropes and bridge shall be informed when it is not clear
states that the mooring ropes shall be kept flaked on deck before lowering to avoid delays (when lowering under power) and to avoid kinking of
the ropes (when lowering ropes which are not coiled on a mooring winch.
Describes the various hand signals used during berthing operations
States to rig rat guards after the completion of berthing operation
States that the ropes shall not be secured on surging drums. All the mooring ropes which are not connected to drums shall be secured on
bollards
States that the rope drums shall be on the breaks and must be disconnected from the mooring winches after making fast
Describe the purpose of safety pins on the warping drums engaging and dis-engaging level
States that the dip trays shall be plug during a port stay

b) order of events during un berthing

i. describes how to prepare for departure stations
ii. states that the lines shall be let gone according to the orders given by the master
iii. states that the propeller to be kept clear and bridge shall be informed when it is not clear
iv. describe the safety precautions to be observed during departure stations
v. describes how to secure the stations for sea
vi. describe how to secure the stations for heavy weather
c)

order of events when handling tug lines:

i) states that there shall be good communication between the ships station and the tug
ii) states the precautions to be observed when taking tugs line onboard and when letting go
iii) states the precautions to be observed when giving a ships line to the tug and when taking it onboard after letting go

1.4.4 Safe mooring & unmooring practices including snap back zones
a).
b).
c).
d).

states the Safe mooring and unmooring practices.

Describes the snap back zones in forward and after mooring stations
Identifies snap back zones
Describes the dangers associated with snap back zone

1.4.5 The procedures and order of events for the use of anchors in various operations
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a) describes the procedures and order of events for the use of anchors in:
i. anchoring
letting go
walk back
ii. weighing an anchor
iii. securing for sea
iv. warping
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)

describes the use of anchors in emergencies

State the occasions of releasing an anchor from the bitter end
Describe the procedure of detaching an anchor cable from a joining shackle
Describes the precautions to be taken in the stowage of chain cable and securing the anchors at sea
States the use of an anchor buoy

1.4.6 Working knowledge of the procedures and order of events associated with mooring to a buoy or buoys
a)
b)
c)
d)

State the occasions where vessels may be moored to a buoy or buoys

Describe the procedure of making fast a vessel to mooring buoys at fwd and aft
Describe the procedure of making fast of an anchor cable to a mooring buoy
Describes the precautions to be observed when a vessel is moored to a buoy or buoys

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2. CARGO WORK (22.0 HRS)

2.0

Contribute to the handling of cargo and stores (STCW 2010, Table A-II/5) (18.5hrs)

2.1 Knowledge of procedures for safe handling, stowage and securing of cargoes and stores, including dangerous, hazardous and harmful substances
and liquids
2.1.1

Container cargoes
a) Describes the safety precautions to be observed during container handling on container ships.
b) Describes the uses of various equipment used for container securing
c) States that the container securing shall be carried out according to the container securing plan given by the chief officer
d) States that the IMDG cargo shall be loaded exact slot as marked on the loading plan
e) States the precautions to take and actions to take when loading reefer containers
f) State the purpose of heeling tanks.

2.1.2

General cargoes and Heavy lifts

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)

Describe the safety precautions to be observed during handling of general cargoes on general cargo ships.
State the precautions to take and the procedure of loading or discharging heavy lifts
State the importance of loading general cargoes symmetrically on both sides of the holds.
State the uses of dunnages
State that the cargo securing shall be carried out according to the cargo securing plan given by the chief officer
State the importance of proper cargo ventilation
Describe the meaning of ship sweat and cargo sweat and explain how to avoid them
Describes precautions to be observed when handling dangerous goods
Precautions to be observed when handling heavy lifts
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2.1.3 Solid bulk cargoes

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
2.1.4

Describe the safety precautions to be observed during handling of solid bulk cargoes on bulk carriers
Describe the procedure of preparing holds for loading solid bulk cargoes in general.
State the dangerous natures associated with different types of solid bulk cargoes and briefly explain the precautions to be taken.
Briefly explain the special constructions available on bulk carriers for cargo securing and stability purposes.
State the importance of loading solid bulk cargoes symmetrically on both sides of the holds.

Vehicle cargoes
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)

Describes the safety precautions to be taken when handling vehicles on car carriers
Lists the securing equipment used on car carriers and their functions.
States that the cargo securing shall be carried out according to the cargo securing plan given by the chief officer
States the purpose of gas tight doors on car carriers
States the importance of switching on ventilations on car carriers
States that the gas and water tight doors of relevant compartments shall be opened before switching on ventilations.
States the precautions to be taken while lowering and securing the ramps

2.1.5 Oil cargoes in bulk

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

Briefly describes the safety precautions to be taken while handling liquid bulk cargoes on tankers.
Briefly describes the procedure of cargo loading and discharging on tankers.
Briefly describes the purpose of inert gas.
Briefly describes the procedure of COW
Explains the meaning of gas freeing and the procedure of gas freeing.

2.1.6 Chemical cargoes in bulk

a). Briefly describes the safety precautions to be taken while handling liquid chemical bulk cargoes on chemical tankers.
b). Briefly explain the loading & discharging procedure on chemical tankers

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2.1.7 Liquefied gas cargoes in bulk

a) Briefly describes the safety precautions to be taken while handling liquefied gas in bulk on gas tankers.
b) Briefly explains the procedure of cargo loading and discharging on gas tankers.
c) States the purpose of inert gas on gas tankers
2.1.8 Refrigerated cargoes
a). Briefly describes the safety precautions to be taken while handling refer cargoes.
b). Explains the precautions to be observed when operating in high temperature areas .
2.1.9 Ships stores
a). States the importance of checking and segregating the ship stores on receiving.
b). States that received items are checked against the order list by a responsible person from each department.
2.2 Basic knowledge of ships stability and stresses (1.00hrs)
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)

Explains List and trim and how it causes

States that the cargo to be loaded and discharged evenly both from port and starboard sides to keep the vessel upright always
Briefly explains what FSE is and its effect on ships stability.
Briefly explains sagging and hogging due to uneven loading of cargo
States that the cargo to be trimmed and distributed evenly throughout the vessel to avoid sagging, hogging and severe stresses
States how to minimize stresses caused due to loading of heavy cargoes on decks
States that the loading and discharging shall be carried out as per the plan provided by the chief officer

2.3 Cargo securing manual and its content (0.50hrs)

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

Explains the importance of proper securing of cargo

Describes the purpose of cargo securing manual
Briefly explains the content of cargo securing manual.
Identifies the various types of securing methods and materials used on board
States that the cargo shall be secured as per the securing plan provided by the chief officer
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2.4 Basic knowledge of and precautions to observe in connection with particular types of cargo and identification of IMDG labeling (2.00hrs)
2.4.1 Identification of IMDg labeling
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)

Demonstrate ability to identify classes of and the nature of IMDG according to the Code
States that the IMDG cargo must have IMDG labels attached on all the sides of the package.
States the actions to take when a dangerous cargo is received without IMDG labels.
States the actions to take if a leaking dangerous cargo is noticed.
States the positioning of IMDG cargoes are to be carried out according to the IMDG Code.
States that the IMDG cargoes shall be positioned exactly as marked on the cargo plan given by the chief officer. The OOW to be informed if
incorrectly loaded IMDG cargo is found.

2.4.2 States the safety precautions and emergency procedures are to be followed as per the MFAG.

3. Operational Safety (69.5 HRS)

1.0 Contribute to the safe operation of deck equipment and machinery (STCW 2010, Table A-II/5)
1.1 Knowledge of deck equipment (16.50hrs)
3.1.1 function and uses of valves and pumps, hoists, cranes, booms, and related equipment
a) states the function & uses of valves and pumps in general
b) states the uses of non-return valves, deck isolating valves (on the fire line), deck isolating valve (on the inert gas system), pressure regulating
valves (on tankers), tank isolating valve (on tankers) and anchor wash.
c) states that the opening and closing of any valve shall be done with the knowledge of a proper officer.
d) states the uses of ballast pumps, general service pump, cargo pumps (on tankers), fire pump and emergency fire pump.
e) briefly explains the hold bilge arrangement system
f) states the uses of hoists
g) states the function and uses of cranes, derricks and booms
h) states the differences between cranes and derricks
i) describes the names and uses of various parts of a crane and derrick with illustrations
j) states the function and uses of various types of blocks
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k) states that under any circumstances not to exceed the SWL on cranes, derricks, wires or blocks
1.1.2 function and uses of winches, windlasses, capstans and related equipment
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)

states the function and uses of winches

states the function and uses of windlass
states the function and uses of capstan
states the function and uses of bollards
states the function and uses of old man
describes the term snap back zone
states to keep out of the snatch back zone during mooring operations
describes the correct methods of putting figure of eight on different types of bollards
describes the precautions to be taken before switching-on a windless and a mooring winch
states that after the anchoring operation is completed breaks to be applied, put the guillotine on and the drum shall be disconnected from the
windless motor.
k) states to hoist the anchor signals after anchoring
1.1.3 hatches, watertight doors, ports, and related equipment
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

differentiates between water tightness and weather tightness

States that the hatches are weather tight
States that non-return valves are fitted on hatch coamings to maintain the weather tightness
States how the weather tightness is attained in accommodation spaces
States the importance of water tight doors on ships and state that opening and closing of any water tight door shall be reported to a proper officer
or shall be done under the authority of a proper officer
f) States that all the gas tight, weather tight and water tight doors shall be closed before proceeding to sea and shall be kept closed while at sea
g) States the importance of monitoring the soundings of tanks and cargo hold bilges every day on all types of ships
1.1.4 fibre and wire ropes, cables and chains, including their construction, use, markings, maintenance and proper stowage
a) describes the construction of;
i. fibre ropes
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ii. wire ropes

iii. cables and
iv. chains
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)

states the various uses of above ropes, wires and cables

states the maintenance of above ropes, wires and cables
describes the methods of proper stowage of above ropes, wires and cables
states the advantages and disadvantages of above ropes, wires and cables
describes the anchor cable marking procedure

1.1.5 ability to use and understand basic signals for the operation of equipment, including winches, windlasses, cranes, and hoists)
a) Explain the importance of knowing the basic signals used during operations of winches, windless, cranes and hoists to overcome the
communication barriers.
b) State and demonstrate the basic signals used in the above.
1.1.6 ability to operate anchoring equipment under various conditions, such as anchoring, weighing anchor, securing for sea, and in emergencies
a) State the proper procedure of checking and preparing the anchor for anchoring.
b) explain the importance of walking back the anchor before letting go.
c) State that deep water anchoring may done totally under power.
d) State that weighing anchor needs continuous attention to ease the weight of the cable.
e) explain how the anchors are secured for sea passage.
1.2 Knowledge of the following procedures and ability to: (approved in-service experience) (14.50hrs)
1.2.1 rig and unrig bosuns chairs and staging
a) demonstrates the rigging and unrigging of Bosuns chair
b) demonstrate the rigging and unrigging of a Stage
c) List the equipment to be kept standby near a pilot ladder
1.2.2 rig and unrig pilot ladders, hoists, rat-guards and gangways
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a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)

Differentiates between accommodation ladder and gangway

State that the SWL of accommodation ladder and gangway is marked on a plate under it, by means of total number of people and total weight
State the importance of a gangway net
State the use of jumping ladder
State how to rig a jumping ladder
State how to use steel ladders correctly
List the equipment to be kept standby near a pilot ladder

1.2.3 use marlin spike seamanship skills, including the proper use of knots, splices and stoppers
a) creates and states the uses of the following knots, bends and hitches:
i. reef knot
ii. round turn and two half hitches
iii. bowline
iv. bowline on the bight
v. rolling hitch
vi. sheet bend (single and double)
vii. fishermans bend (anchor bend)
viii. clove hitch
ix. timber hitch
x. blackwall hitch
xi. figure of eight.
b) demonstrates ability to create the following splices
i. eye splice
ii. back splice
iii. short splice
iv. cut splice
c) demonstrates ability to create a whipping to prevent the end of the rope unlaying
d) demonstrates ability to apply a rope stopper on a fibre rope and a chain stopper on a wire rope
1.3 Use and handling of deck and cargo-handling gear and equipment: (approved in-service experience) (3.00hrs)
1.3.1 access arrangements, hatches and hatch covers, ramps, side/bow/stern doors or elevators
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a) describes the access arrangements to cargo holds

b) States the importance of illumination all accesses.
c) describes the securing arrangements of hatch covers
d) States the importance of keeping hatch coamings clean
e) describes the function of drain lines fitted to the coaming.
f) states the purposes of ramps, side/ bow and stern doors .
g) states the dangers associated with improper securing of side /bow and stern doors
h) states that the door indicators are fitted in the bridge.to prevent any accidental openings.
1.3.2 pipeline systems bilge and ballast suctions and wells
a). Describes the bilge line arrangements on board .
b). Describes the function/ operation of bilge well.
c). explains how the educator system is used to pump bilges out.
d) explains the ballast pumping arrangement on board.
1.3.3 cranes, derricks and winches
a)
b)
c)
d)

States the importance of carrying out planned maintenance of cranes derricks and winches
Explains the safety arrangements found on cranes, derricks and winches.
Identifies the markings found on cargo handling equipment.
Explains the information can be obtained from register of cargo handling gear and deck appliances .

1.4 Describe the procedure of hoisting and dipping flags and state the meaning of main single-flag signals. (A, B, G, H, O, P, Q) (approved in-service
experience) (2.00hrs)
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)

describes the procedure of hoisting and dipping flags

states the meaning of single flag signals of A, B, G, H, O, P, Q and in addition T, Y and Z.
demonstrates ability to identify the above flag signals
State when to hoist country flag, ensign and company flags
Describes the flag etiquette
State that some countries need their country flag to be hoisted 24 hrs
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g) State that country flags shall not be put on the floor, hoist upside down and it should be handled respectfully

2.0 Apply occupational health and safety precautions (STCW 2010, Table A-II/5) (10.00hrs)
2.1 Working knowledge of safe working practices and personal shipboard safety:
2.1.1 working aloft
a) describes the safe procedures of working aloft
b) list the safety gears to be used when working aloft
c) states that this shall be discontinued if the weather condition deteriorates
2.1.2 working over the side
a)
b)
c)
d)

describes the safe procedures of working over the side

list the safety gears to be used when working aloft
states that this shall be discontinued if the weather condition deteriorates
states that this shall not be carried out when the vessel is running

2.1.3 working in enclosed spaces

a) demonstrates knowledge of the hazards of gases and fuels
b) explains the enclosed space entry procedure
2.1.4 permit to work systems
a)describes the procedure of permit to work system
b)states why it is important to have a permit work system
2.1.5 line handling
a)describes the precautions to take when handling mooring lines
b) lists the safety gears to use during line handling
2.1.6 lifting techniques and methods of preventing back injury
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a) demonstrate the correct lifting techniques as follow;

i. keep the feet about 30 cm apart
ii. keep one foot on the side of the weight and forward of the other
iii. use palms and all fingers
iv. keep the hands close to your body
v. keep back straight & knees bent
vi. lift it by straightening knees
b) states that not to lift weights having a weight more than half of your body weight alone.
c) states to take the help of another person or to use a trolley in above cases
2.1.7 electrical safety
a) demonstrates ability to identify safety signs relevant to electrical safety
b) describes the safety precautions to follow to avoid electrical hazards
c) lists the safety gears to be used
2.1.8 mechanical safety
a) demonstrates ability to identify safety signs relevant to mechanical safety
b) describes the safety precautions to follow to maintain mechanical safety
c) lists the safety gears to be used
2.1.9 chemical and biohazard safety
a) describes the procedure of working with various materials with having chemical and biohazards
b) list the safety to gears to be used when handling such materials
c) briefly describes what actions to be taken when dealing with leaking IMDG cargoes
2.1.10 personal safety equipment
a) lists the personal safety equipment used, states their uses and states when to use them
b) Identifies the hazard areas on deck and precautions to be taken
c) describes the importance of keeping a good hygiene on board
d) describes that induction and familiarisation training is require on joining a new ship
e) describes that there are on board various codes of safe working practises for seafarers
f) Briefly explain the purpose and the procedure of risk assessment
g) State that a risk assessment must be carried out before the commencement of any work.
h) ability to identify the following adverse effects which influence work practices on board a seagoing vessel and develop means to overcome
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them;
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.

isolation
dependence on other crew
discomfort
fatigue

2.2 Cold weather precautions. (0.50hrs)

a) states the dangers to human beings associated with cold weather conditions
b) explains the importance of being in proper attire.
c) precautions to be observed with regard to pipe lines and the operation of pumps.
3.0 Apply precautions and contribute to the prevention of pollution of the marine environment (STCW 2010, Table A-II/5) (10.00hrs)
3.1.1 Basic knowledge of international regulations for prevent marine pollution
a) Identifies the marine pollutants.
b) briefly explains the purpose of MARPOL and how it is implemented on board.
c) explains briefly the MARPOL control areas.
3.1.2 Basic knowledge of SOPEP & SMPEP
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)

states that SOPEP applies to ships carrying oil in bulk

states the purpose of SOPPE
briefly describes the contents of SOPEP
briefly describes the equipment to be carried on board and there operational use under SOPEP
states that SMPEP applies to ships carrying noxious liquid substances in bulk
states the purpose of SMPEP
briefly describes the contents of SMPEP
briefly describes the equipment to be carried on board and there operational use under SMPEP

3.1.3 Knowledge of the precautions to be taken to prevent pollution of the marine environment
a) Explains the importance of protecting the marine environment.
b) Explain the procedure of garbage management on board a ship according to the MARPOL Annex V.
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i)
j)
k)
l)

States the purpose of Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) which comes with cleaning agents
Describes the purpose and the importance of garbage segregation
States not to dispose any waste without complying with onboard waste management system
Briefly describes objects of the Anti-fouling Convention

3.1.4 Knowledge of the approved methods for disposal of marine pollutants

a)

b)

Describes briefly the disposal requirements according to MARPOL;

i.
Annex I,
ii.
Annex II,
iii.
Annex III,
iv.
Annex IV,
v.
Annex V and
vi.
Annex VI.
Briefly describe the ballast water management procedure according to the Ballast Water Management Convention.

3.1.5 Knowledge of the use and operation of anti-pollution equipment

a)
b)
c)
d)

State the purpose of a garbage compactor

State the purpose of an incinerator
State the purpose of an oily water separator
Lists the equipment which comes under SOPEP and describes the use and the operation of them

4.0 Contribute to shipboard maintenance and repair (STCW 2010, Table A-II/5) (11.00hrs)
4.1 Ability to use painting, lubrication and cleaning materials and equipment
(approved in-service experience)
a) Describes the hazardous involved with paint, lubricators and cleaning agents
b) States to refer Marine Safety Data Sheet before using cleaning agents
c) States that cleaning agents shall not be discharged to sea, if it is a marine pollutant
d) States to use appropriate safety gear when working with paints, lubrication and cleaning material and equipment
e). States that the correct operational instructions shall be followed when operating any equipment
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4.2.1 Ability to understand and execute routine maintenance and repair procedures (approved in-service experience)
a) States that the onboard maintenance is carried out according the PMS
b) States that to report appropriate officer if any defects are noticed on any deck machinery.
c) Describes the general maintenances carried out on;
i.
Cranes and derricks
ii.
Mooring winches & windless
iii.
Hatch covers
iv.
Container lashing material
v.
Ramps
vi.
Accommodation ladders and gangways
vii.
Ventilators
4.2.2 Basic knowledge of PMS
4.3 Knowledge of surface preparation techniques (approved in-service experience)
a) Describes the general procedure of preparing a bare surface for painting
b) Describes the general procedure of paint application
c) Describes how to store the equipment & materials after use
d) Describes the procedure of surface preparation to apply follow up coats of paints
e) Sates that the paint coat which applied earlier shall be completely dried before the follow up coats are applied.
f) States that the types of paints to be used, number of coats required, time required to dry the applied paint etc. are provided in the ships
paint manual
4.4.1 Understanding manufacturers safety guidelines and shipboard instructions
i. States that there are manufacturers guide lines provided for the safe operation and maintenance of each and every equipment and
machinery onboard ships
ii. States that ships SMS and PMS also may provide the same
iii. States to refer the manufacturers guide lines or onboard guide lines before using any equipment/machinery or before carrying out any
maintenance work on them
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iv. State to consult a proper officer regarding the safe operation or maintenance of any machinery/equipment if such guide lines are not clear
or not available
4.4.2

Basic knowledge of Material Safty Data Sheet

4.5 Knowledge of safe disposal of waste materials

v. States that the MARPOL regulations applies to accidental discharges as well as operational discharges
vi. States that operational waste includes pollutants generated during onboard maintenance.
vii. Describes the waste management procedure of marine pollutants generated during maintenance work
viii. States the importance of segregation of waste material
ix. States how to handle waste material which are mixed with other types of pollutants specified in MARPOL Annexes
x. States that not to discharge any type of waste into sea without the permission of a proper officer
4.6 Knowledge of the application, maintenance and use of hand and power tools
States the precautions to take, use and the operation of the following tools;
i. Grinders
ii. Scaling machines
iii. Electrical chipping machines
iv. Drilling machines
v. Electrical wire cutters
vi. Spray painting equipment
vii. High pressure water jet machines (Q-machine)
viii. Grease gun
ix. Electrical wire brushes
x. Chain blocks
xi. Crow bars
xii. Shipping hammers
xiii. Scrappers
5.0 Contribute to safe operation in various weather conditions. (2.00hrs)
5.1

Heavy weather precautions.

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xi.
xii.

Explain what is the heavy weather

Describes prior preparedness for heavy weather including Deck safety and security precaution, Engine room securing and securing
of the galley.
State all movable items should be properly secure and lashed,check and carried out extra lashings as required.
Explain individual duties.

xiii.
xiv.
5.2

Cold weather precautions.

e)
f)
g)
h)
i)

Explain what is cold weather.

Describes prior actions to be taken by Deck ,Engine, and Galley Departments.
Explains prior crew protection, freeze prevention of deck
machinery, machinery spaces, Fresh water and Sea water tanks.
Describes Hypothermia conditions and precations to be taken.

5.3 Protection during high temperatures

a) Prior action to be taken for protection against the high temperature.
b) Explain health issues regarding hyperthermia situation and heat strokes.

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