24. Answer the following questions.

What is something that….

1. you seldom do?

2. you often do before you go to bed?

3. a polite person often does?

4. a polite person never does?

5. I frequently do in class?

6. I usually don’t do in class?

7. you rarely eat?

8. you occasionally do after class?

9. seamen generally do?

10. people in your country always or usually do to celebrate the New Year?

25. Dwell upon the topic.

1. Everyone should be able to speak at least two languages.

2. Being a seafarer is an easy life.

3. Generally speaking, women are more intelligent than men.

4. Experience is better than training.

5. Ships pollute the sea.

6. The computer company Apple is changing the way people think about computers.

7. Mobile phones are becoming more about branding than about features.

8. Сomputer games provide children with intellectual stimulation.

6. Unit 2: your first day aboard the new vessel. Ship organization. Greetings

1. This guide was formulated to help you look professional when joining a new vessel.

 

You will be assigned a cabin, learn your MUSTER DUTIES for FIRE / BOAT STATIONS. These are posted above your bunk. You must make yourself familiar with these. EMERGENCIES can happen at any time. Be sure in all cases that you are fully aware of your boat and fire station and any special requirements, signals, duties that may apply whilst vessel is alongside or lightening.

You also have to familiarize with the following Check Lists: Before Departure, 24 Hours, 7 Days.

In the event of an EMERGENCY you can contact any ship’s Officer.

In the event of FIRE, activate the closest FIRE PULL STATION and contact the BRIDGE IMMEDIATELY.

During MUSTER STATIONS and DRILLS follow the orders of the Officer in charge.

Remember:

KNOW ALL EMERGENCY SIGNALS AND YOUR DUTIES

KNOW THE LOCATION OF MUSTER POINTS

KNOW ALL ACCESS AND ESCAPE ROUTES

GO TO YOUR MUSTER POINT SUITABLY DRESSED

GO TO YOUR MUSTER POINT SWIFTLY

The following check list will help to assess your skills.

FAMILIARISATION CHECK LIST

M/V _______________________

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT MR. ____________________________________________ WHO JOINED AS _______________________ (RANK) ON ______________________ (DATE) AT _______________ (PORT) IS ABLE TO:

PART A :

(TO BE COMPLETED FOR ALL SEAFARERS)

1. COMMUNICATE ON SAFETY MATTERS 

2. UNDERSTAND SHIP’S SAFETY MATTERS 

3. UNDERSTAND SIGNS 

4. RECOGNISE ALARM SIGNALS 

5. REACT PROPERLY WHEN MAN OVERBOARD 

6. REACT PROPERLY TO FIRE OR SMOKE 

7. REACT PROPERLY TO A FIRE ALARM 

8. REACT PROPERLY TO AN ABANDON SHIP ALARM 

9. IDENTIFY THE MUSTER STATION 

10. IDENTIFY THE EMBARKATION STATION 

11. IDENTIFY THE EMERGENCY ESCAPE ROUTE 

12. LOCATE A LIFE JACKET 

13. PUT ON A LIFE JACKET 

14. RAISE THE ALARM 

15. USE A PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER 

16. TAKE LOCAL ACTION IF ANYONE HAS AN A

ACCIDENT / MEDICAL EMERGENCY 

17. OPERATE FIRE DOORS 

18. OPERATE WEATHERTIGHT DOORS 

19. OPERATE WATERTIGHT DOORS 

PART B :

(TO BE COMPLETED FOR SEAFARERS WITH DESIGNATED RESPONSIBILITIES FOR

SAFETY OR POLLUTION PREVENTION)

20. PERFORM PERSONAL SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES 

21. PERFORM FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE FIGHTING 

22. PERFORM FIRST AID 

23. PERFORM PERSONAL SAFETY AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

24. DEMONSTRATE COMPETENCE ON ALL ABOVE 

25. DEMONSTRATE APPROPRIATE TRAINING CERTIFICATE 

CHECK COMPLETED : TIME _____________________ DATE ______________

CONFIRMED BY :

SEAFARER ________________(name) __________ (rank) ______________Signature

TRAINING OFFICER : _________________(name) ___________(rank) _________Signature

MASTER : ____________________ (name) ______________________ Signature