Seamanship Exam 1

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Cape Gibson call sign-

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KADB

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Cape Gibson built by:

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Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Co.

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year Gibson was Built:

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1968

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Cape Gibson previous names:

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-USNS Cape Gibson
-President Jackson
-Indian Mail

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Gibson's Port of Registry-

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Norfolk, VA

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Length of Gibson-

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605 ft

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Gibson's depth:

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32.2 ft

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Gibson's Beam:

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82.3

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Qualities of a Good Seaman:

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-self confidence
-not afraid of heights
-physically fit
-mentally prepared
-communicate effectively and efficiently
-always be prepared

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What you should know when boarding vessel:

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-fire control plan
-importance of wearing proper protective equipment
-where are emergency gear lockers and equipment located
-smoking regulations
-mooring stations
-pilot boarding stations
-cargo ops of vessel
-base entry
-shipboard fire safety

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Vessel Command Structure of Deck Department:

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1. Master
2. Chief Mate
3. 2nd Mate
4. 3rd Mate
5. Bosun
6. AB
7. OS
8. REO
9. GVA

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Vessel Command Structure of Engine Department:

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1. Chief Engineer
2. 1st Ass. Engineer
3. 2nd Ass. Engineer
4. 3rd Ass. Engineer
5. Electrician
6. QMED
7. Wiper
8. Firemen/Watertender

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Vessel Command Structure of Steward Department:

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1. Chief Stew
2. Chief Cook
3. Steward Assistant

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Chief Mate duties-

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responsible for cargo, stability, and maintenance

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2nd Mate duties-

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navigation, chart publications, bridge equipment

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3rd Mate duties-

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safety equipment, medical officers

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Bosun duties-

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-most experienced unlicensed AB
-in charge of OS's and AB's

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AB duties-

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stand watch as helmsman and any other duties ordered by Bosun

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REO duties-

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radio officer

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GVA duties-

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contractor who works in galley

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Chief Engineer duties-

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planning maintenance, keep track of spare parts

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1st Ass. Eng. duties-

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main engine, generators

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2nd Ass. Eng. duties-

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fuel system, bunkering, boilers

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3rd Ass. Eng. duties-

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in charge of MSD (shit tank)

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Electrician duties-

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unlicensed, change lightbulbs, miscellaneous electrical trades

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QMED duties-

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AB engineer
unlicensed

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Wiper duties-

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-wipe grease off of equipment
-engine room OS

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Fireman/Watertender duties:

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keep fire going into engine room

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Chief Stew duties-

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plans the meals, laundry, fresh linens, breakfast

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Chief Cook duties-

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lunch and dinner

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Steward Ass. duties-

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pot scrubber
lowest ranking member

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Reasons For Accidents:

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-faulty or inadequate supervision
-unsafe equipment or materials
-unsafe conditions
-personal action or chars of accident victim

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Why you should prevent accidents:

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-labor
-cost alot of money
-make vessel inefficient

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3 Qualities of a Fire:

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-oxygen
-heat
-fuel

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Different Phases of Fire:

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1. insipient (starting)
2. thriving (free burning)
3. dyeing (smoldering)

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4 Classes of Fire:

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A
B
C
D

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Class A Fire:

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-combustible solids
-leaves ash
-distinguished by water, class A extinguisher

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Class B Fire:

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-flammable liquids
-foam used to extinguish
-dry chemicals-vapors burn

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Class C Fire:

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-electrical fires
-CO2, dry chemical, and Halon 1211 used to extinguish

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Class D Fire:

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-combustible metals
-metals ending in (ium)
-dry powder used to extinguish

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IMO Requirements for Fire Drills:

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-both SOLAS and STCW require drills and draining
-port state control require unannounced drills

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Phases of Planning Fire Drills:

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1. take planning seriously
2. conduct the drill
3. debriefing
4. record keeping

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Planning:

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-realistic scenarios
-as many people involved as possible
-drills coincide with regular schedule of ship

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Drill Scenarios:

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-requires 1 or more scenarios
-variations of standard procedures
-sequenced drills
-element of surprise

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Conducting the Drill:

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-safety is 1st priority
-recognize various alarms
-test individual crew's responsibilities
-test communications
-check status of emergency equipment
-supplemental with table top scenario

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Debriefing and Reporting:

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-debriefing is open and candid (no criticism)
+record in 2 places
-official report of all activity
-log of all drills in separate log

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Final Thoughts of Fire Drills:

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-set realistic scenarios
-conduct drill while under way
-rotate time of drills so everyone is involved
-drill according to conditions

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1. Witness Duties during sequence of Fire Fighting:

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1. close door, shut off vent switch
2. notify bridge
3. return to scene of fire

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2. Setting Up during Sequence of Fire Fighting:

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1. keep fire from spreading
2. clear flammables away from boundary bulkheads
3. continue shutting off ventilation

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3. On Bridge during Sequence of Fire Fighting:

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1. ring general alarm and whistle
2. shut off ventilation by shutting down master vent switch
3. take notes on events of fire (time, location, type, witness)

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4. At Emerg. Gear Locker during Sequence of Fire Fighting:

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1. put on fireman's outfit
2. put on SCBA and place on standby
3. pull out equip and make sure is working
4. head to scene of fire

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5. Emerg. Squad at Scene during Sequence of Fire Fighting:

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Officer should be briefed by witness on:
1. if boundaries had been made
2. if boundaries are holding and if fire has spread
3. ventilation closures

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6. Types of Attack during Sequence of Fire Fighting:

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1. Direct Attack w/o entry
2. Indirect Attack (small comps)
3. Direct Attack (proper tech)
4. Direct Attack (improper tech)

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Direct Attack w/o Entry:

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1. open door slightly and direct stream at seat of fire.

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Indirect Attack (small comps):

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1. briefly open door, direct hv fog into comp w/ extinguisher
2. close door tight, let fog smolder fire

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7. Overhaul Steps during Sequence of Fire Fighting:

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1. reestablish ventilation
2. use fire axes to probe
3. rig portable water pumps
4. remove all items
5. use fire axes to make sure fire has not spread
6. remove all ash and debris

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8. Flashback Watch during Sequence of Fire Fighting:

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1. continue to wet down smoldering material
2. probe for hidden fire

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Gibson's Type of Ship:

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general cargo freight ship

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Gibson's Molded Depth:

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46'7" (draft and freeboard)

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Gibson's Perpendiculars:

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582'6"

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Gibson's Bridge Fwd:

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313'09"

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Gibson's Bridge Aft:

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291'3"

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Gibson's Registered Length:

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584.3'

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Gibson's Breath:

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82.1'

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Gibson's Displacement:

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31995 LT Summer

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Gibson's Gross Tons:

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15,949

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Gibson's Net Tons:

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10,002

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Gibson's Deadweight:

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23,000

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Gibson's liferafts:

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4 - 25 person

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Gibson's Lifeboats:

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2 - 76 persons

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Gibson's Fuel:

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IFO 180

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Gibson's Immersion:

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22'7"

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Gibson's Prop:

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4 Bladed Diameter - 22 ft, 24.6 pitch
nickle aluminum bronze

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Gibson's Thruster Immersion:

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13'6"

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Gibson's Generator:

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150 kw diesel

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Gibson's Draft:

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mean draft 18'

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Gibson's Air Draft:

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140'9" mean draft

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Gibson's Distance bridge to bow:

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314'

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Gibson's Distance bridge to stern:

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291'

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Gibson's Port Anchor Chain:

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11 shots

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Gibson's Starboard Anchor Chain:

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11 shots