Monthly archives: February 2016

  The International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code) is an International code that was conceived following the September 11th 2001 terrorists attacks in the USA.  It primary purpose is to identify and counter any terrorist threat to the Maritime Industry particularly against ships and ports. The code also serve’s to improve […]

ISPS – The International Ship and Port Facility Security Code

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Many records were broken during the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season including the most hurricanes ever, the most category 5 hurricanes, and the most intense hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic as measured by atmospheric pressure. This NASA produced visualization shows all 27 named storms that formed in the 2005 Atlantic […]

NASA – 27 Storms: Arlene to Zeta – 2005 Hurricane ...

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Confidential Hazardous Incident Reporting Programme   What is CHIRP? CHIRP provides an independent confidential, although not anonymous, reporting system which enabled individuals to submit reports regarding hazardous incidents. With respect to the maritime sector the primary aim of CHIRP is to enhance the safety both in the UK and worldwide. […]

CHIRP

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  1:         What is Reverse Power Protection for? Generators intended to operate in Parallel must have a Reverse Power Protection Trip.  A Reverse Power Relay monitors the direction of power flowing between the Generator and the Switchboard. If a Prime Mover Failure occurred the Generator would act as a Motor.  […]

EOOW – Examination Revision Notes – Electrical Knowledge

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  1:         Explain the procedure for lowering a Lifeboat with Gravity Davits. The Lifeboat is held in against a cradle by ropes called gripes and the cradle is secured by pins. With the gripes and securing pins (sometimes known as harbour pins) are removed and released, the winch handbrake can […]

EOOW – Examination Revision Notes – Safety

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  The powerpoint below discusses the following key areas of Engineering Watchkeeping: When to call the Chief Engineer. Actions to be taken by the relieving Engineer Officer of the Watch before taking charge of the watch. Engine room records and why they are important. The checks to be made on the […]

EOOW Watchkeeping Key Areas

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For deck officers the first stage in obtaining an MCA Oral examination date  or sitting an SQA written examination is to complete MSF 4274 ‘Application For An Oral Examination Leading To The Issue Of A Certificate Of Competency (STCW) For Masters, Chief Mates And Deck Officers In The Merchant Navy’. A […]

Applying for a MCA NOE/Oral Exam – Deck Officer

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  When handing over the watch the Watchkeeping Officer must first ensure that the Relieving Officer is fit for duty. If there is reason to believe that the latter is not capable of carrying out the watchkeeping duties effectively, the master shall be notified. It is vital that all relevant information is […]

Handing Over the Watch

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