Lesson 6. Safe operation of the ship new words and word combinations

ladder companionways obstruction maintenance intact stability damage boundary watertight compartment closure casualty upright side scuttle margin line bilge pumping plant gear astern consent drain (to drain) to withstand to steer steering gear to enable list rudder stock load line mark strength of the ship neither … nor

трап лестница, соединяющая палубы препятствие содержание в рабочем состоянии остойчивость повреждение край, граница герметичный водонепроницаемый отсек закупорка авария прямое/вертикальное положение иллюминатор предельная линия трюмная помпа механизм, оснастка задний (ход), за кормой согласие дренаж (откачивать) противостоять править рулем, вести судно рулевое устройство позволять, способствовать крен баллер руля грузовая марка прочность судна ни…ни…

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Safe operation of the ship

The International Convention for the Safety of life at sea is concerned with safety and health on ships. The Regulations include all aspects such as: safe conditions of workplaces, keeping ladders and companionways clear of obstructions, provision and maintenance of non-slip walking surfaces, adequate lighting heating and ventilation, appropriate instructions.

The master of the ship shall be supplied with data necessary to maintain sufficient intact stability under service conditions to enable the ship to withstand the critical damage.

There shall be permanently exhibited, for the officer in charge of the ship, plan showing clearly for each deck and hold the boundaries of the watertight compartments, the openings with the means of closure and position of any controls, and the arrangements for the correction of any list due to a casualty whether the ship is upright or listed.

In no case shall any subdivision load line mark be placed above the deepest load line in salt water as determined by the strength of the ship and/or the International Convention.

Ship shall be provided with an efficient bilge pumping plant and draining any watertight compartment, which is neither a permanent oil compartment nor a permanent water compartment.

The main steering gear shall be of adequate strength and sufficient to steer the ship at maximum service speed. The main steering gear and rudder stock shall be designed so that they are not damaged at maximum astern speed.

ASWER THE QUESTIONS: 1. What is the International Convention for the safety of life at sea concerned with? 2. Where and when was the convention adopted? 3. What do the Regulations include? 4. What is necessary to enable the ship to withstand the critical damage? 5. What shall the master of the ship be supplied with? 6. Is it important to have a plan of the ship? 7. What shall the ship be provided with? 8. What strength and design shall the main steering gear have?