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11 Conduct of MCA Oral Examinations)
STCW Reg - II/2
SYLLABUS DECK - A - MASTER - UNLIMITED
Candidates should
demonstrate the ability to apply the knowledge outlined
in this oral syllabus and oral examination syllabuses Deck - B and Deck - C, by the appropriate responses,
anticipations and reactions to a range of routine,
non-routine and contingency scenarios as presented by the
examiner, from the perspective of MASTER.
Navigation - Cargo Handling and stowage - Response to emergencies
- Onboard ship operations
TOPIC 1 NAVIGATION
.1 Plan and Conduct Safe
Navigation
a) voyage planning
and navigation for all conditions including ships’
routeing and reporting systems;
b) IALA systems of
maritime buoyage;
c) understand and
interpret a synoptic chart and use of weather routing
services.;
d) knowledge of
characteristics of various weather systems, including
tropical revolving storms, the avoidance of storm centres
and dangerous quadrants;
e) practical
measures to be taken when navigating in or near ice and
dealing with ice accumulation on board;
f) danger messages
and obligatory reporting requirements.
.2 Establishing Safe
Navigational Watchkeeping Arrangements and Procedures
a) a thorough
knowledge of the principles of navigational watchkeeping
at sea, including under pilotage, at anchor and in port;
b) a thorough
knowledge of the content, application and intent of the
international regulations for the prevention of
collisions at sea;
c) knowledge and
application of the ICS Bridge Procedures Guide;
d) limitations and
risks involved with the use of ECDIS and RCDS;
inter-relationship and optimum use of all navigational
information available;
e) a knowledge of
principles of establishing a safe engineering watch at
sea, anchor and in port.
.3 Compasses
a) the operation and
care of various types of compasses;
b) care and
maintenance of the magnetic compass and binnacle;
c) knowledge of the
purpose and use of compass correctors (candidates will
not be required to demonstrate a compass correction
procedure);
d) knowledge of how
to find the magnetic bearing of a distant object and
subsequent construction of a deviation card.
.4 Manoeuvre the Ship
a) knowledge of
manoeuvring and propulsion characteristics of ships, with
special reference to stopping distances and turning
circles at various draughts and speeds, squat and
inter-action;
b) importance of
navigating at reduced speed to avoid damage caused by own
ship’s bow wave and sternwave;
c) demonstrate an
understanding of ship manoeuvres commonly undertaken
under all weather conditions including: berthing and
unberthing, approaching pilot stations, restricted waters
and shallow water;
d) management and
handling of ships in heavy weather;
e) choice of
anchorage and working anchors in all circumstances;
f) precautions when
manoeuvring to launch rescue boats or survival craft in
bad weather.
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TOPIC
2 CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE
.1 Plan and Ensure Safe
Loading, Stowage, Securing, Care During Voyage and
Unloading of Cargoes
a) knowledge and
ability to apply relevant international regulations,
codes ands guidelines concerning the safe handling,
stowage, securing and transport of cargoes.
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TOPIC
3 RESPONSE TO EMERGENCIES
.1 Response to Navigational
Emergencies
a) precautions when
beaching a ship;
b) grounding: action
to be taken when imminent, after grounding and
re-floating, and subsequent surveys;
c) measures to be
taken following exceptional circumstances including loss
of rudder and/or propeller and impairment of watertight
integrity of the ship through any cause;
d) emergency towing
arrangements and towing procedures;
e) plan and
co-ordinate SAR operations, including establishing and
maintaining effective communications.
.2 Response to Other
Emergencies
a) preparation of
contingency plans for response to emergencies;
b) actions to be
taken when disabled and in distress;
c) organisation of
fire and abandon ship exercises;
d) methods and aids
for fire prevention, detection and extinction;
e) functions and use
of life saving appliances;
f) abandoning ship
and survival procedure;
g) SAR plans for
passenger ships;
h) maintenance of
operational conditions of life saving appliances, fire
fighting appliances and other safety systems;
i) knowledge of the
effect on trim and stability of a ship in the event of
damage to and consequent flooding of a compartment and
counter measures to be taken;
j) action to limit
damage and salve the ship following a fire, explosion,
collision or grounding, including protection of the
marine environment;
k) action to safe
guard all persons on board in emergencies;
l) assisting a ship
or aircraft in distress.
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TOPIC
4 ONBOARD SHIP OPERATIONS
.1 Compliance with
Pollution Prevention Requirements
a) responsibilities
under International Convention for Prevention of
Pollution including masters’ duties, obligations and
liabilities, including the keeping of records;
b) methods and
equipment to prevent pollution.
.2 Seaworthiness of the
Ship
a) effect of heavy
weather on the ship’s structure;
b) effect upon ship
behaviour of lists, stiff and tender stability
conditions, large angles of heel and associated righting
precautions: the effect upon different cargoes;
c) the importance of
free surface effects and the identification and
correction of an angle of loll;
d) specific effects
on stability and stress caused by ship type or nature of
trade.
.3 Crew Management
a) knowledge of
personnel management, organisation and training including
disciplinary procedures;
b) application of
hours of work and rest legislation.
.4 Maintain Safety of Ships
Crew and Passengers
a) master’s
responsibility with respect to stowaways and prevention
of smuggling;
b) precautions to
safeguard against terrorism, piracy and armed robbery;
c) methods of pest
control, fumigation of holds and living spaces,
safeguards in applying various methods.
.5 Legislative Requirements
a) knowledge and
application of current Merchant Shipping Health and
Safety legislation including the Code of Safe Working
Practices for Merchant Seamen and the main elements of
Risk Assessment;
b) safe manning,
crew agreements, conditions of employment, official log
book and the law relating to entries;
c) knowledge of
international conventions relevant to the operation of
ships, including certificates and other documents
required to be carried on board ships;
d) requirements for
statutory and classification surveys;
e) reports required
by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB);
f) putting into port
with damage to ship and/or cargo, both from business and
technical points of view, safeguarding of cargo;
g) towage and
salvage agreements;
h) obligations with
respect to pilotage;
i) maritime
declarations of health and requirements of the
international health regulations;
j) purpose and
application of the International Safety Management (ISM)
Code.
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