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To carry out their functions, the Company is responsible for ensuring that the designated person is provided with: Adequate manpower. Adequate computers only. Adequate resources and shore-based support. Adequate personal secretaries only.

What is a "short-term" Safety Management Certificate?. A certificate issued following completion of an audit by the auditor. None. A certificate issued for a new ship on delivery by Head Office. A certificate issued for an existing ship under new management by Head Office.

Under the ISM Code the owner must: Report the full name and details of the Company. None. Not charter the ship. Operate the ships themselves.

What is the window for the annual periodical audit of a company for the DOC?. +/- 1 month. No window. +/- 6 months. +/- 3 months.

What is the threshold of Gross Tonnage that requires a ship to comply with the ISM Code?. 400 GT. 500 GT. 1000 GT. 1600 GT.

The testing and maintenance of stand by equipment and inactive systems associated with alternatives should be part of the Company's maintenance plan. Example of tests are...... emergency and safety equipments tests (eg EPIRB, VHF, CO2 detectors). pre-arrival and pre-departure tests. Any or all of the other options. operation of alarms and emergency shut-downs.

Manning requirements and qualifications are part of ................. with which the Company should be familiar. the shipping business. National and International requirements. the manpower industry. crew management responsibilities.

On compliance with the ISM Code, a DOC is issued to: The Ship. The Operator. The Manning agent. The Company.

Who is responsible for ensuring that the ship's personnel are able to communicate effectively in the execution of their duties related to the SMS?. The ship's agent. The Charterer. The Company. None of the above.

The SMS should include procedures ensuring that .................... are reported to the company, investigated and analysed with the objective of improving safety and pollution. crew changes. illness and injury. non-conformities, accidents and hazardous situations. cargo operations and ballast operations.

What are the best means of verifying that specified requirements (procedures and instructions) regarding the Safety Management System are observed?. By use of a check list for verification of actions/activities of crew members. By dividing the responsibility amongst officers who have to keep their own Safety Work Book. By computerising all specified requirements and have an officer assigned as input controller. By inspecting the Deck and Engine work book daily by the Master.

An Interim Safety Management Certificate (SMC) may be issued when a company takes over the management of a ship which is new to the company. For what period of time is such an Interim Safety Management Certificate valid?. Six months. One month. One year. Three months.

The Company should ensure that each ship is manned with ........................ seafarers in accordance with national and international requirements. intelligent and healthy. qualified, certified and medically fit. drug and alcohol abstaining. safety conscious and diligent.

What are the language requirements of the ISM Code?. Compulsory language lessons for all crewmembers. A language requirement for crew members is not mentioned in the ISM Code. Knowledge of the English language with emphasis on maritime terms. Procedures written in a working language or languages understood by the crew.

The Safety Management System should ensure in the first place.... that all Marpol requirements are complied with. that the life saving appliances are well maintained on board. compliance with mandatory Rules and Regulations. that Boat and Emergency Station Bills are posted.

Under ISM, the holder of the DOC or Document of Compliance is the company which......................... the ship. has mortgaged. has assumed responsibility for the operation of. has chartered. owns.

The purpose of the ISM Code is to provide: Varying standards of pollution prevention. An international standard for the safe management and operation of ships and for pollution prevention. None. Varying standards of safety.

When verified that the Company and its shipboard management operate in accordance with the approved SMS, a ................. should be issued to the ship by the Administration or organisation recognised by it. Certificate of Responsibility. Safety Management Certificate. Credibility Certificate. Document of Compliance.

The documents used to describe and implement the SMS may be referred to as the...... Ship Maintenance Manual. Shipboard Instruction Manual. Safety Management Manual. Ship Management Manual.

The Company should establish and maintain procedures to control all documents which are relevant to the SMS. The Company should ensure that: 1) ................. 2) ................ 3). 1) Valid documents are available 2) Changes to documents are reviewed and approved by authorised personnel 3) Obsolete documents are removed promptly. 1) Documents are approved by authorised personnel 2) Documents are to be reviewed by the Master 3) Documents are to be kept safe. 1) Documents are kept confidential by the Master 2) the Master reviews the documents 3) the Master implements the contents of documents. 1) Documents are in the Master's safekeeping only 2) Documents are authorised by the Classification Society 3) Documents are authorised by P & I Club.

On compliance with the ISM Code, a SMC is issued to: The Manning agent. The Operator. The Ship. The Company.

Under ISM, if the Company has subcontracting arrangements for manning, technical support or maintenance, how many Documents of Compliance are to be issued?. One DOC is issued to the company and one DOC is issued to the manning company only. One DOC is issued to the Company and one for each subcontractor. One DOC is issued to the Company and one DOC is required for the maintenance as well as for the technical support company, not for manning. Only one DOC can be issued to the Company.

Verification of the Master's qualifications should be done firstly by.... interview of the candidate with emphasis on safety and environmental awareness. medical examination. drug and alcohol test. confirmation of the validity of his certificates in compliance with the STCW convention.

Under SMS, sufficient instructions in a suitable language need to be verified, as well as ensuring an understanding of them by the crew. How can this be verified?. By witnessing an exercise. The crew is to be recruited in English speaking countries or will have to pass and examination. The crew must be proficient in their own national language and have basic understanding of the language in use on board. Videos on the correct pronunciation of English need to be available on board.

It is the Master's responsibility to review the Safety Management System and report its deficiencies to ...... the Port State control of the next port of call. the Classification Society. the shore based management. the Flag State authorities.

Who is responsible for establishing and maintaining procedures for identifying any training which may be required in support of the SMS and ensures that such training is provided for all personnnel concerned?. The Master. The Manning agent. The Charterer. The Company.

The Code requires that safeguards are established against all identified risks. How would you go about identifying the risks associated with the operation of your ship?. Ask the safety officer for his/her views. Carry out a form of risk assessment. Rely on instinct and past experience. Let the marine superintendent decide.

For key shipboard operations concerning the safety of the ship and pollution prevention, the Company should establish: Procedures for the preparation of instructions, as appropriate. Procedures for the preparation of checklists, as appropriate. Procedures for the preparation of plans, as appropriate. All of these options.

Which of the following tasks and occurrences can be excluded as possible risks to the safety of the ship and pollution of the environment?. Cargo shifting, collision, explosion. Fire, flooding, grounding. Heavy weather damage, loss of propulsion, loss of steering. Inerting, tank cleaning, gas freeing.

The Master's review reporting on the Safety Management system should include any deficiencies and may include...... the officer's and crew's appraisal reports. a list of keen and safety and environmental aware crew members who are to be promoted. a list of unsatisfactory crew members who are not to be rehired by the Company. proposals for corrective action and recommendations for improving the SMS.

The objective of the ISM Code is to ensure: Safety at Sea. Prevention of human injury or loss of life. All of these options. Avoidance of damage to property and environment in particular the marine environment.

Under ISM, what qualifications are required by the Designated Person?. Twenty years seagoing experience. A university degree. A master's certificate. Appropriate knowledge and experience associated with verification and control of safety and pollution prevention requirements of the ISM code.

It is the responsibility of the Company to define and document the company's .................................., which forms an integral part of the Safety Management System. trading policy objectives. ethics and environment objectives. safety management objectives. legal policy objectives.

When developing plans and instructions for key shipboard operations with safety and pollution prevention as primary objectives, the focus is on...... response to accidents. prevention. economy. finance.

What is the meaning of the word "observation" as used in the ISM Code?. It is a statement of fact made during a safety management audit and substantiated by objective evidence. It is a formal report made by the safety officer during the monthly onboard safety meeting. It is the ship's position line as calculated by the navigator at noon. It is the master's report to the Designated Person.

The Company should have procedures established for corrective action. Corrective actions involve solutions which...... guarantyee that there is no recurrence of a non-conformity. punish the persons guilty of neglect without taking any other action afterwards. investigate who was at fault and put the blame on the person(s) involved. may reduce or prevent occurrence of a non-conformity.

What is the primary legislation on which all other legislation concerning the operation of the ISM Code is based?. IMO Resolution A.741(18) - International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention. IMO Resolution A.913(22) - Guidelines for the Implementation of the ISM Code by Administrations. IMO Resolution A.739(18) - Guidelines for the Authorisation of Organisations acting on behalf of Administrations. SOLAS Chapter IX - Management for the Safe Operation of Ships.

Under ISM, during assessment for issue and compliance with a DOC the auditor must be satisfied that the company is in control of..... all activities concerning the Safety Management System which have been subcontracted. the financial portfolio of the subcontractors. the subcontractors' personnel and resources. the subcontractors' insurance system.

The Safety Management System (SMS) needs to be a dynamic system. Why is this true?. A dynamic system allows for adjustments and corrections when the ship's operational and/or crew needs and circumstances change. In a dynamic system procedures remain fixed so that all concerned know what to expect and what is required. A dynamic system encourages legislative changes. A dynamic system avoids the need for check lists and reports.

SMS Management reviews should be initiated at least by...... changes in the market strategy, social and environmental conditions. analysis and investigation of accidents, results obtained due implementation of SMS. Any of the other options. recommendations based on statutory/classification surveys and outdated SMS in the light of new rules/ regulations brought in force.

Personnel carrying out audits should be ...................... the areas being audited. very conversant. experts in. independent of. familiarised with.

The ISM Code is expressed in broad terms because: It can have a restricted application. It can have a wide spread application. It can have a narrow application. All of these options.

A .................................. should be issued for every Company complying with the requirements of the ISM code by the Administration, or by the Organisation recognised by the Administration . Safety and Environmental Protection Certificate. Document of Compliance. International Shipmanagement Certificate. Safety Management Certificate.

The Company should establish procedures under SMS to identify equipment and technical systems of which the sudden failure may result in hazardous operations. Once. tests and other procedures should be established to ensure reliability. it must be ensured that each and every component of these systems and equipment is carried as spare on board. these items are checked at least once a week by the Master. a rigid maintenance program is to be established for this equipment.

Under ISM, any responsibility imposed on the Company by the ISM Code which is subcontracted...... becomes the responsibility of that subcontractor. becomes the joint responsibility of the Company and the subcontractor. remains the responsibility of the Company. is to be defined contractual as to who has the responsibility beforehand.

What is meant by 'Observation'?. A statement made on the basis of assumption by the Superintendent. A statement of fact made during the SMS audit and substantiated by objective. None. A statement made on the basis of assumption by the auditor.

What is the advantage of fostering a "no-blame" culture?. A "no-blame" culture will encourage the reporting of non-conformities which can help improve the safety management system. With a no-blame culture accidents and dangerous occurrences will be swept under the carpet. It guarantees that the number of accidents will be reduced and in some cases eliminated altogether. In a no-blame culture it is not necessary to report near misses.

The Master is to be fully conversant with the Company's SMS and should be informed of all requirements through formal meetings with the...... shore management. senior Classification Society surveyors. P & I club representatives. Port state inspectors.

The ISM code aims to ensure that safe practices are taken into account in ship operation through ..... regular on board inspections by the Company's shore based personnel. training by qualified instructors. videos and books. written procedures and work instructions.

The various tasks involved in key shipboard operations should be defined and assigned to qualified personnel by: None of the other options. The Classification surveyor. The Company. The Port State Control Officer.

Under ISM, the company should define and document the responsibility, authority and interrelation of all personnel who manage, perform and verify work relating to and affecting safety and pollution prevention. How?. By notice sheets to be posted on the notice boards in the Crews and Officers. By charts and/or job descriptions to identify positions related to safety and pollution prevention activities for each functional area. By wall posters in the accommodation of the affected ships. By legal notices in the media, defining the Company Board responsibility and command flow chart.

The cornerstone of good safety management is: Commitment from the top management. Commitment only from the vendors. Commitment only from the third party. Commitment only from the subordinates.

What is the window for the intermediate verification audit of a ship for the SMC?. +/- 3 months. +/- 1 month. +/- 6 months. No window.

The functional requirement for a Safety Management System is to develop, implement and maintain a system which includes the following :- .... 1) safe navigation and Rules of the Road 2) instructions to masters and chief engineers 3) office staff home telephone numbers. 1) contact addresses and telephone numbers of Port-State Control of countries visited 2) contact addresses of Flag State authorities. 1) a safety and environmental protection policy 2) instructions and procedures to ensure safe operations and protection of the environment. 1) maintain a correspondence system ship/shore 2) issue the required Letters of Instruction (Fleet Letters) to the ship.

What is meant by 'Objective Evidence'?. All of these options. Records or statements pertaining to the SMS which can be verified. Quantitative or qualitative information which can be verified. Observation, measurements or test records which can be verified.

What procedures should be in place to deal with new personnel and personnel transferred to new assignments related to safety and protection of the environment on board your ship?. They must be in possession of a valid first aid certificate. Safety related and environmental protection related duties must only be given to qualified watch keeping officers. They must be given proper familiarisation with their duties. They should have at least five years experience in the job before being assigned safety related duties as defined in the STCW convention.

Under ISM, the Company should establish ...................... to describe how the objectives of the ISM code will be achieved. circulation of informative guidelines. company regulations. company newsletters. a safety and environmental policy.

The scope of drills should exercise the company's ashore and on board personnel and develop familiarity with a particular emergency. Documented evidence of drills should exist which demonstrate....... that the ships staff has followed the correct procedures in notifying the shore staff. that the Company has been able to respond effectively. that all shore staff, office staff and subcontractors, manning agents and repair outfits were effectively involved . that all the kinds of drills were carried out.

A Company's safety management objectives and requirements, which are set above the standards of the ISM code, should be .... totally disregarded since not enforceable. discouraged. encouraged and supported. erased as far as excessive standards are concerned.

Under ISM, who is responsible for implementing the Company's Safety and Environmental Policy on board?. The entire crew. The senior Officers. The Designated Person. The Master.

What determines the end result in the matter of safety and pollution prevention?. Commitment only from the top management. Only the motivation created by the Master. Only the competency of the seafarers. Commitment, competency, attitudes and motivation of individuals at all levels.

The ISM code aims to ensure that safe practices are taken into account in ship operation through written procedures. These requirements include the following information:- ...... the provisions to prepare for and respond to emergency situations and procedures for internal audits and management review. the procedures for reporting accidents and non-conformities with the provisions of the Code. All of the other options. the defined levels of authority and lines of communication between and amongst shore and shipboard personnel.

The Company should establish procedures to ensure that the ship is maintained in conformity with the provisions of the relevant rules and regulations and with.... the approval of the London Salvage Association. any additional requirements which may be established by the Company. the cooperation of the Master. the by-laws of the relevant P & I club.

Under ISM, which methods can the Master use to implement the Company's Safety and Environmental policy?. As defined and documented by the Company. He should discuss the methods to be used with the senior officers and the shipboard safety committee. At his own discretion taking into account the trading pattern and the workload on the ship, as well as weather conditions. Implementation of all existing IMO and Marpol rules.

To ensure that the Company meets its requirements regarding maintenance of the ship and equipment, it should ensure that: Any non-conformity is reported, with its possible cause, of known and appropriate corrective action is taken. Vessel inspections are held at appropriate intervals. All of these options. Records of these activities are maintained.

When should the Master review the Safety Management System and report to the. Prior to the arrival of the external auditor every year. The Company should set a standard interval for such reviews. Prior to change of command. Whenever there is a deficiency noted on board.

The safety management objectives of the Company should, among other things, include ..... hiring of outside training companies to conduct onboard safety training of its shipboard personnel. conducting a campaign on board against smoking and introduce smoke free areas on board. holding life boat drills on alternate lifeboats where boats are lowered into the water every week. continuous improvement of safety management skills of personnel including preparing for emergencies related to safety and environmental protection.

It is an ISM requirement that all relevant documents: Should be carried on board. Should be partly retained in the manning office. Should be partly retained in the Company's office. Should be partly retained in the ship's agent's office.

The Company should establish and maintain procedures in its SMS to. Control all documents and data which are relevant to the SMS. Identify equipment and technical systems the sudden operational failure of which may result in hazardous situations. All of these options. Regular test ship's stand-by arrangements and equipment or technical systems that are not in continuous use.

A programme for drills and exercises to prepare for emergency actions should be established by: None of the other options. The Port State Control Officer. The Classification Society surveyor. The Company.

Procedures for key shipboard operations should have safety and pollution prevention as primary objectives and should include, among other things..... measures to mitigate identified risks. efficiency of the propulsion machinery. methods to lower the lifeboats. accuracy of the trim and stability calculations.

Objective evidence is required to confirm conformance with established maintenance requirements, inclusive..... of a computerised maintenance program for diesel engines. of keeping work record books and inventories of deck and engine departments up to date. of a computerised planned maintenance system. of documented procedures and instructions for the onboard work routines and verification of their implementation by the appropriate personnel.

The Company is required to designate a person: All of these options. Who has direct access to the highest level of management. To ensure the safe operation of each ship. To provide a direct link between the Company and those on board.

The Company should establish procedures for the ship's personnel to receive relevant information on the SMS and the amount of documentation should be determined by...... whatever is necessary to ensure that all appropriate shipboard personnel understand their respective roles. the size of the Company. the type of vessel and the trading pattern. the requirements of the Charterers.

Concerning the ability of the ship's personnel to communicate effectively in the execution of their duties related to the SMS, documented evidence must be available...... on the ability of each crewmember to read and write in English. on the procedures required for effective communication and what verification is carried out on board. on the medical examination of each crewmember. on the educational level of each crewmember.

It is the Master's responsibility to verify that the specific requirements (procedures and instructions) regarding the Safety Management System are observed. Who should actually verify this on board?. The Chief Engineer. The Master and Officers. The Designated Person. The Master.

What is the minimum number of manuals required to complete a Safety Management System?. One safety management manual. One manual is required for each operational process. As many volumes as needed to ensure that the requirements are met. None are required.

"Continuous survey" by a classification society means that... a vessel's hull and machinery will be completely inspected every 2 years. a vessel's hull and machinery will be completely inspected at "special survey" every 4 years. a vessel's hull and machinery will be completely inspected over a 5 year cycle. a vessel's hull and machinery will be completely inspected over a 10 year cycle.

What is the purpose of appointing a Designated Person(s)?. To write and maintain the Safety Management System. To establish the person responsible for any non-conformity with the Safety Management System. To provide a link between the highest level of management ashore and those on board. To motivate the crew in the observation of the company's policies.

The management personnel responsible for the area audited should take: Corrective action on deficiencies found within one year. None. Timely corrective action on deficiencies found. Corrective action on deficiencies without any time limit.

The SMS (Safety Management System) should ensure, among other things, that applicable codes, guidelines and standards recommended by ........................... are taken into. Classification Societies. maritime industry organisations. the IMO, and Flag-State administrations. All of the other options.

The safety objectives and requirements of a Company may be .......................... standards required by the ISM code. set above. set below. deviating from. a substitute for.

In addition to routine drills prescribed in International and National regulations, drills should also include...... boat drills at sea. diving exercises under the ship. fire drills in port. emergency situations such as identified potential emergency shipboard situations.

The Company should establish procedures to ensure that personnel transferred to new assignments related to safety and environment protection are given familiarisation training. What are defined as new assignments?. Another ship. All of the other options. A different job. Promotion.

What is meant by a major non-conformity under the ISM code?. A deviation from the ISM code which poses a serious threat to safety of the ship or personnel or to the environment. A fire or explosion hazard or any hazard which poses a threat to life. A total lack of discipline on board whereby the authority of the master is diminished. A serious threat to the environment due to the discharge of oil, chemicals or toxic substances from the ship.

If individuals require essential familiarisation prior to sailing.... they cannot take shipboard duty at all until they prove themselves qualified for the job. it will be the Master's duty to assess as such and initiate a training program. then the company should identify such requirements and develop an appropriate plan. they should serve a full contract of at least ten months in a lower rank prior to take up the new position.

Familiarisation for personnel transferred or on new assignments could be accomplished by....... All of the other options. observing overlap while vessel in port. on board training in a supernumerary capacity. visual aids such as manuals, operating instructions and videos.

Under ISM, the responsibility and authority of the Designated Person should include..... final control over all shipboard operations and maintenance activities. having overall control over all company departmental heads. being a member of the Board of the Company. monitoring the safety and pollution prevention aspects of the operation of each ship.

The Company should identify the individual(s) having the responsibility to define training needs appropriate to specific tasks, taking into account.... previous training, experience and required proficiency in operation of the ship. drills for emergencies, results of internal auditing. familiarity with new equipment, familiarity with equipment when transferred to different type vessel. All of the other options.

Under ISM, what kind of support is to be provided to the Designated Person in order to carry out his functions?. All of the other options. Freedom to travel worldwide at will. Adequate resources and shore based support. An executive salary and a company car.

In the ISM Code the reference to 'Convention' means: All of these options. MARPOL Convention. LOADLINE Convention. SOLAS Convention.

Under ISM, is shipboard presence required by the Designated Person?. Frequent lengthy stays on board are required. Is not required at all. Every 2 to 3 months. As may be necessary.

The Company should establish that the master has overriding authority: To request the Company's assistance as may be deemed necessary. For all of these options. To make decisions with respect to safety of the ship. To make decisions with respect to pollution prevention.

What is meant by the term 'Administration'?. The Company's administration office. The Ship's office. The Flag State. The Port State.

Under ISM, what methods should be used to motivate the crew to observe the Safety and Environmental protection policy?. Ensure that copies of the Company's policy are given to all shipboard personnel. Ensure that the crew understands that they will be dismissed and will have to pay their Own air fare if they do not observe the policy. Ensure that the crew understands the dangers present on board and the heavy fines to be paid for pollution. Ensure that the crew understand how they will personally benefit from the implementation as well as encouraging perception of ownership.

The safety management objectives of the Company should, among other things, provide for ..... shipboard trainers hired from outside the Company who have the required. safety working shoes, winter underwear, safety torches and parkas. supply of all safety equipment within one month of requisition date. safe practices in ship operation and a safe working environment.

The audits and possible corrective actions should be carried out: In accordance with the documented procedures. As per the advice of the shipchandler. As per the suggestion of the ship's agent. As per the advice of the auditor.

The Company should have available shoreside organisational structure, resources means and procedures for communications and equipment for responding to a shipboard emergency. This means that...... the office is to be staffed by Emergency Response Teams 24 hours a day. the Company needs offices spread out over the globe. a 24-hour contact has to be available. a very large communications network is required.

Safety management objectives of the Company should, among other things, establish ..... a dictatorial regime on board. safeguards against all identified risks. sources of information concerning operational pollution prevention for joint departmental use and consultation in case of emergency. a cooperative and informative atmosphere on board.

Shipboard personnel, as part of day to day operation of the ship, should be expected to correct non-conformities whenever possible. In this respect, what are "Non-Conformities"?. Defects, malfunctioning. Deficiencies. Any one the other options. Damage.

The Company should ensure that all personnel involved in the SMS have an adequate understanding of relevant rules, regulations, codes and guidelines. How could such information be communicated?. Through written instructions. All of the other options. Described in the job responsibilities. Formal discussions with company representatives.

The choice and level of detail to assist familiarisation to new or newly assigned crewmembers will depend upon .... the individual experience with the new assignment and the job responsibilities. the age of the seaman and the number of years worked at sea. the intelligence quotient of the newly assigned crewmember. the rank of the newly assigned crewmember.

Under the ISM code the Company must ensure that the Safety and Environmental Policy is .... known and implemented by all Officers and members of the ships crew. known by all ships officers. known and implemented by all masters and chief engineers. known and maintained at all levels of the organisation both ship based as well as shore based.

It should be checked that the Company has documented that the Master has overriding responsibility and authority as required...... by the SOLAS Convention. by the International Association of Classification Societies. by the Company's Main Policy Objective. by the Shipowner's Trust Fund.

The Company should establish procedures by which the ship's personnel receive relevant information on the SMS: In a working language or languages understood by the ship's personnel. In a working language of the port state. In a working language of the flag state. In a language understood by only a few of the ship's personnel.

Should the Master's authority be emphasized in the Safety Management system?. The overriding responsibility of the Master is self evident and need not to be repeated in the SMS. The Master is to be mentioned as the Responsible Person in charge of implementing the SMS. The Master is to be mentioned as the juridical person in command of the vessel. The Company should ensure that the SMS operating on board the ship contains a clear statement emphasizing the Master's authority.

What is"non-conformity"?. A "non-conformity" describes the non-fulfilment of charter party requirements. A "non-conformity" is a report criticising the excessive use of forms and paperwork. A "nonconformity" is an observed situation where objective evidence indicates the non-fulfilment of a specified requirement. A "non-conformity" describes the Safety Management System.

The Company should carry out ................................ to verify whether safety and pollution prevention activities comply with the Shipboard Management System. external safety audits. internal safety audits. inspections by third party consultants. drydock Inspections.

Under the SMS, as part of shipboard responsibilities, there should be routine inspections of..... the accommodation. all crews belongings, luggage and items stowed in crew cabins. all machinery and ships equipment in use. machinery, ships equipment and structural integrity of the ship.

A company is expected to have documented emergency procedures applicable for use onboard the particular type ship being operated, including the duties and responsibilities of the crewmembers and...... the ways of combating a worst case scenario. the methods of reporting casualties to the Authorities. shipboard communication methods available. the methods of rescue available.

Instructions which are essential must be identified, documented and given to newly assigned personnel prior to sailing. What are "essential instructions"?. The role in the shipboard organisation, dayworker or watchkeeper, which watch assigned to. Allotting crew cabin, linen, towels, instruction as to use of messrooms and bathrooms. Those that clearly define the crew members role within the SMS and insure that they are prepared prior taking up their duties on board. SMS manual extracts, the safety manual to be read by each incoming crewmember.

Whenever the Master, in his role as the responsible person for on-board safety, finds a deficiency in the Safety Management system relevant to the ships operation, he should.... inform the P & I club. correct the deficiency and make note of the correction applied in the official log book. make note in the log book of this deficiency. inform the Company.

What is the ISM or International Safety Management Code?. The international code for accident prevention and safe working practices. An international management code for the safe operation of ships and for pollution prevention as adopted by the IMO. The international code for transportation of cargoes safely on board ships, as regulated by Marpol Annex III. The International Ship Management Association's code for navigational safety.

What is meant by a "Safety Management System"?. A documented shipboard system which lists each and every known shipboard hazard to safety, health and the environment. A system which eliminates all causes for accidents or near misses on board ship. The implementation on board ship of emergency response training by documented training methods. A structured and documented system enabling personnel on board to implement the company safety and environment protection policy.

The Company should define and document, stating the responsibility, authority and interrelation of all personnel who manage, perform and verify work relating to and affecting: Safety and pollution prevention. Only the operations of the ship. Only the navigation of the ship. Only the maintenance of the ship.

'Company' means an entity who has agreed to: None. Take over all duties and responsibilities imposed by the STCW Convention. Take over all duties and responsibilities imposed by the ISM Code. Take over all duties and responsibilities imposed only by the MARPOL Convention.

Under the ISM Code, what is understood by the Shipping Company or "The Company"?. Could be any of the other options. The Owner. The Manager. The Bareboat Charterer.

The Master is responsible: For issuing appropriate orders and instructions in a clear and simple manner. For all of these options. For verifying that specified requirements are observed. For motivating the crew in observation of the safety and environmental policy.

Under ISM, can a company contract with third parties to manage specific ship related activities such as manning, technical support or maintenance?. No, it is not longer allowed. Yes, it is allowed. Yes, only for technical support and manning, not for maintenance. Yes, only for manning.

An interim SMC may be issued on the delivery of a ship and when a company takes responsibility for a ship that is new to their fleet. What is the validity of such an interim. One month. Three months. One year. Six months.

The Company should establish procedures to identify, describe and respond to ...................emergency shipboard operations. potential. occuring. assumed. theoretical.

Under ISM, the overriding authority of the Master applies.... in normal circumstances. in both normal and extreme circumstances. in emergency and extreme circumstances. in case of oil spill clean-ups.

Who should should periodically evaluate the efficiency of and, (when needed) review the SMS?. The auditor. The Company. The Flag State officer. The Port State officer.

The Master must be given the necessary support so that he can perform his duties safely. If the Master reports deficiencies in the SMS, the company should...... reward the Master for his diligence. respond to identified deficiencies in the SMS. make financial assistance available to the Master to correct the deficiencies. call in outside contractors to look at these deficiencies and rectify/repair the same.

The results of the audits and reviews should be brought to the attention of: The designated Person only. The Master only. The top management only. All personnel having responsibility for the area involved.

The Company should have ................. for responding to non-conformities identified from internal audits and during routine operation of the ship. inventory cards. procedures. printed labels. a toll free telephone number.

The Company should ensure that the Master is informed of all requirements relating to safety and environmental protection by...... reminding him time to time. including such requirements in operating instructions. having the Designated Person sent on board at specified intervals. having the Superintendents prepare monthly information sheets.

Under ISM, what is the role of the Designated Person as defined by the ISM Code?. To monitor and if necessary to build up better safety relationships between the Authorities and the ship's staff. To write the safety manuals and to follow up on all safety related requisitions requested by the ship. To inspect the ship at least once every six months and to report all matters concerning safety and environmental protection to the management. To ensure the safe operation of each ship and to provide a link between the company and those on board.

The SMS should provide for measures ensuring that the Company's organisation can respond at any time to: All of these options. At any time to accidents involving its ships. At any time to hazardous situations involving its ships. At any time to emergency situations involving its ships.

Under the ISM code, what is meant by a non-conformity?. Not conforming with safe working practices which may lead to accidents. A situation where safety awareness or safety equipment is lacking. Lack of comfort leading to health risks. A situation which indicates the non-fulfillment of a specific requirement.

Under ISM, the Master must implement the Company's Safety and Environmental policy and should issue appropriate orders and instructions in a clear and simple manner. How should this to be done?. By Standing Orders, Bridge night order book, as examples. Tell what is expected in a casual and amicable way during social gatherings to officersand crew. By calling the ship's complement together and give short orders in clear English. By telling each and every crew member what to do exactly in a clear voice.

Concerning developing plans and instructions for key shipboard operations, it is expected that the Company has identified risks associated with...... the carriage of liquid oil cargoes in bulk. the shipping industry's cost structure. the particular type of vessel and it's trade. drugs and alcohol misuse.

What is the validity of a short-term SMC?. 6 months. 5 months. 9 months. 3 months.

To which of the following ship types does the ISM Code not apply?. All of these options. Warships. Non-propelled barges. Fishing boats.

Under ISM, how could it be assessed whether or not the Master has effectively implemented the Safety and Environmental Protection policy as defined by the Company?. By judging the morale of the officers and crew on board. Through interviewing officers and crew. By looking at the lifeboats, fire fighting equipment and at the oily water separator. By the state of cleanliness on board.