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On 17th May2021 Cyclone Tauktae took down Barge P305 off the coast of Mumbai. This resulted in the loss of 86 lives out of which 75 were on the barge.
Joining Eshan Arya in this Podcast to analyse the incident is Capt. U. S. Gogate.
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Monday, 5 October 2020
05Oct2020
Know Our Ship & Love Our Job!
I always kept certain
words, areas in mind when I set out to know my ships over the years while
sailing on board until recently!
It helped me to
learn the ships in a methodical way. Below are the lists of those area names /
terms that always were born in my mind !
Navigation
Systems |
Machinery Space Systems |
Cargo
Systems |
Maintenance
Systems |
Safety
& Environment Systems |
Communication
& IT Systems |
Mooring
& Lifting Gears |
Storage
& Preservation |
Administrative
Systems |
Procedures
& Inspections |
Ship
Presentation Aspects |
Catering
& Accommodation Systems |
#2a
To ‘Know’ something will be incomplete unless we know the
following…… (not in
any particular order) |
|
1 |
What is its Generic Name as in IMO publications?
[ e.g. TOR not NBDP or AE not Yanmar -😊
] |
2 |
How does it work? |
3 |
What are the general specifications? |
4 |
Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical,
Chemical, PLC-Logic Based, Displays units? |
for |
Who is authorised to operate it |
6 |
How to operate it |
7 |
How to stop it? |
8 |
How to test it? |
9 |
What
instrumentation is associated to it? |
10 |
What are
the Hardware parts? |
11 |
What
softwares are used / versions? |
12 |
Where to
find manuals? |
13 |
Where to
find records? |
#2b
14 |
What PMS is associated? |
15 |
Idiosyncrasies associated? |
16 |
What are the inputs – what are the outputs? |
17 |
What pressures / temperatures / hazmat
associated? |
18 |
Associated Training? |
19 |
Work instructions? |
20 |
COMPANY procedures associated? |
21 |
Industry procedures association? |
22 |
Spare parts? |
23 |
PIC? |
24 |
Waste Management? |
25 |
Parameter checks? |
#2c
26 |
Any Handing over notes / Master-CE
standing orders? |
27 |
Safety Placarding? |
28 |
LOTO methods? |
29 |
Any ESE routines? |
31 |
Day to day watch routines and records? |
32 |
Associated FFA – portable? Fixed? |
33 |
Associated LSA? |
32 |
Associated Gas / other sensors? |
33 |
Associated Simulations? |
34 |
Associated PPE? |
35 |
Associated Industry accidents? FBMs? |
36 |
Associated industry circulars? |
37 |
Data Loggers data capacity / downloads? |
38 |
Associated Piping colour coding? |
39 |
Associated Finished drawings, P&Ids? |
40 |
Survey Routines? Questions asked about
it? |
#2d
41 |
How to Start (something) / Stop / Trip
/ Pause / Reset Restart by each available prime mover/power system provided? |
42 |
Menu paths for each of the above
operations? |
43 |
Common Trouble shooting? |
44 |
MSDS / Safety Controls as per company
procedures? CPSWP? |
45 |
Common consumable? |
46 |
Running Hours milestones for
maintenance? |
47 |
Last Test? Next Test due? |
48 |
Performance Tests ? |
49 |
Permits / Regulatory Controls /
procedural controls |
50 |
How to describe various components of
the unit and their location? |
51 |
Min. manpower required ? Min PPE to
use? PTW applicable/ |
52 |
ALARP awareness. |
53 |
Preparations for Overhauls /
inspections best practices? |
#3a
).
|
Navigation Systems |
1 |
Wheelhouse, GMDSS, Chart Room, Voyager
PC areas arrangements. |
2 |
Bridge Control, Bow Thruster Controls,
Bridge-ER communications (main , emergency), all analogue and digital
indicators on the bridge. |
3 |
Steering Gear Control panel, Emergency
Steering systems, Bridge Steering Gear Flat communications, Steering Gear
Tests. |
4 |
Auto Steering system (Auto-Pilot in
traditional language). |
5 |
ECDIS units. |
6 |
Gyro, EPFS, ARPA, Echo Sounder, Speed
Logs, AIS, VHF, Navtex, GMDSS-EGC Rx, Wx Fax provided. |
7 |
Other Navigation Equipment including
Gyro repeaters, day light signalling lamp. |
8 |
BNWAS, reset points. |
9 |
Terrestrial and Traditional Position
Fixing provisions on board (sextants, Almanac, Star finder, Nautical Tables
included). |
10 |
Ergonomics, Visibility. |
11 |
Main
Power supplies to the Wheel-House and Nav. equipment– AC, DC, Batteries
(built in), Emergency Batteries, Em Generator supply, UPS units arrangements
provided. |
12 |
Nav Equipment sensors / sync cables-Interconnections
diagram, |
13 |
TCS interconnections & operations . |
#3b
14 |
ADP, eNP reader, IMO Library, Take Home
Folder. |
15 |
ECDIS updates (Weekly, T&P-AIO, Nav
Warnings, Base DVD runs). |
16 |
Printer papers, Data recorders etc. |
17 |
Maneouvring Characteristics. |
18 |
Exterior antennas. |
19 |
Gyro, control panels |
20 |
TMC system, Magnetic compass, Spare
Magnetic Compass. |
21 |
Ship’s Rockets, LTA, 2 way walkie
Talkies and Spare Batteries |
22 |
Echo Sounder |
23 |
AIS settings, feeds. |
24 |
VHF operations. |
25 |
Nav Equipment PMS and running hours
records, Software version records, passwords, ARC Pin etc. |
26 |
Ship’s Maneouvring Characteristics. |
27 |
Weather instruments and usage. |
28 |
Traditional Navigational provisions |
#3c
29 |
Charts, Publications & Updating
systems |
30 |
Gyro, Magnetic Compass, Steering stand
controls. |
31 |
Propulsion & Bow/Stern Thruster
engagements. |
32 |
COLREGS -Fog Signals, Navigation Lights |
33 |
VDR, VDR Mics, download procedures, VDR
Laptop, Back-ups. |
34 |
GMDSS, Tests, Batteries. |
35 |
Flags & Shapes maintenance,
displays, Etiquette |
36 |
PSC / Inspection QnA |
37 |
Pilot Access and
Embarkation/Disembarkation handling |
38 |
VDR
- proactive use. |
39 |
Window shades, Windows heating &
wipers system. |
40 |
Flags Halyards, Hooks condition. |
41 |
Shapes tag lines, ready to deploy. |
42 |
Company Manuals, Bridge Checklists in
use. |
#3d
43 |
NP133C and various logs. |
44 |
Mandatory Publications. |
45 |
Additional Publications, planning
Guides, standing orders. |
46 |
Nav equipment tests and simulations. |
47 |
Nav Equipment in-house labelling –
correctness verifications. |
48 |
Tides, Air Clearance, UKC info
availability. |
49 |
eNav ‘ Logs’ storage. |
50 |
Presentation to the PSC and vetting
inspectors. |
#4a
|
Machinery Space Systems |
1 |
Propulsion Plant |
2 |
Power Generation Plant |
3 |
Steam Plant (HP, MP, LP as applicable) |
4 |
Seawater systems |
5 |
Fresh water generation systems |
6 |
Fresh water systems, Feed Water system,
SW system. |
7 |
Fuel Management systems |
8 |
LubOil Management systems |
9 |
Purifiers |
10 |
Compressors and Compressed air system |
11 |
Hydraulics systems |
12 |
Mechanical Machine workshops |
13 |
Electrical Workshop |
14 |
Instrumentation Workshop |
15 |
LNG systems (as Fuel) |
#4b
16 |
MSD & Sanitation systems |
17 |
HVAC systems |
18 |
Mechanical Lifting gears |
19 |
ME & AE Tools |
20 |
High Voltage, Low voltage Electrical systems |
21 |
Chemical systems, Oil separation
systems |
22 |
Bilge systems, Open Drain, closed
drains systems. |
23 |
Fire & Gas detection systems. |
24 |
LSA FFA (Portable, Local, Fixed) |
25 |
ODM in the ER Bilge system |
26 |
UMS systems and alarms |
27 |
Waste Management, Waste Oil systems,
Incineration systems |
28 |
EGCS |
29 |
BWTS |
30 |
ECR
arrangements |
#4c
31 |
ME Maneouvring control stations |
32 |
ER surveys and inspections |
33 |
Finished Drawings, Manuals libraries |
34 |
ER Administrative programmes |
35 |
Signage in the ER |
36 |
PTW system in the ER |
37 |
Tools in use in the ER |
38 |
Soundings and measurements in the ER |
39 |
Various operational procedures and
hierarchical responsibilities. |
40 |
Company safety procedures for ER PPE
& COSWP applications in the ER. |
#4d
41 |
Cargo Cooling – ER part |
42 |
Cargo Heating– ER part |
43 |
N2 Generation / ex-Bottles |
44 |
IGS Plant |
45 |
ICCP operations |
46 |
Stores locations & security |
47 |
ESE Procedures – generally known areas –
how to decide? |
48 |
Internal Oil Transfer systems |
49 |
Escape Routes |
50 |
Bilge Oil Content Monitoring system. |
#5a
|
Cargo Systems |
1 |
Company cargo manuals. Ship specific
Cargo stowage & handling information. |
2 |
Cargo categories, carriage criteria as
per ship type. |
3 |
Stability Information &
Calculations |
4 |
Cargo and Ballast systems and
operations. |
5 |
Manuals and finished drawings. |
6 |
Cargo Lab facilities and tests done on
board. |
7 |
Mechanical cargo Gear. |
8 |
Cargo Pumps, Eductors, compressors
systems / pump rooms / compressor rooms. |
9 |
Cargo Holds, Piping, Storage areas,
lashings – securing, watertight integrity. |
10 |
Cargo gauging methods. |
#5b
11 |
Company Safety procedures for the cargo
system. |
12 |
Cargo Cooling |
13 |
Cargo Heating |
14 |
N2 production and usage |
15 |
IGS |
16 |
DI water generation |
17 |
Samples storage |
18 |
Vapour locks, sampling sounding
systems. |
19 |
Ventilation / controlled ventilation |
20 |
Instrumentation |
21 |
MSDS |
22 |
Tank / Hold preparation methods. |
23 |
Designed parameters (temperatures,
pressures, flow rates etc.) |
#6
|
Maintenance
Systems |
1 |
Routine preventive maintenance. |
2 |
Planned Maintenance. |
3 |
Machinery maintenance; critical systems. |
4 |
Structural Maintenance. On board and
during DD. |
5 |
Calibrations, precision equipment. |
6 |
Paint coatings, Surface preparations,
area preparation, paint equipment. |
7 |
Lubrication Plan, Lubricants. |
8 |
Repairs. |
9 |
Safety
Associated with maintenance plans and needs to reassess it from time to time. |
10 |
Maintenance Tools & material – Deck
. |
11 |
Maintenance Tools & material – E/R. |
12 |
Maintenance Tools & material –
LSA-FFA- OSC. |
13 |
Maintenance Tools & material –
Radio Navigation & IT. |
#7
|
Safety
& Environment Systems |
1 |
SOLAS – MARPOL regulations applicable
to the ship. |
2 |
Safety Plan thorough understanding –
familiarity with the referenced equipment and arrangements. |
3 |
SOLAS – FFA training manuals; Safety
Manual – company forms and procedures. |
4 |
Loose Safety Gear |
5 |
Fixed and Local detection and response
systems. |
6 |
LSA – FFA – OSC Crafts, Equipment and
PPE competent usage/operations |
7 |
Equipment tests |
8 |
Safety Signage, placarding. |
9 |
Emergency response plans including
Pollution response plans. |
10 |
Safety Routines on board. |
#8
|
Communication
& IT Systems |
1 |
Overview and identification of the
components in IMO-generic terms (not by makers’ part numbers). |
2 |
Hardware parts – Antennas, Process
units , human-machine interface. |
3 |
IMO-ITU publications and its use.
Routine use and emergency use. |
4 |
Standard messaging routines, formats,
tests, log keeping. |
5 |
IT cabling – interconnection diagrams -
shipboard applications. |
6 |
Common trouble shooting. |
7 |
Data Back ups. |
8 |
Cyber Security measures. |
#9
|
Mooring
& Lifting Gears |
1 |
Designed Mooring Plan and capacities of
the equipment. Specifications of the ropes/wires/stoppers. |
2 |
Designed capacities of the Lifting
gears and correct usage. |
3 |
Visual inspections of the mooring and
lifting gear equipment. |
4 |
Operations and skills needed to operate
correctly. Who can operate them? |
5 |
Safety during operations,
supervision-coordination monitoring. Snap zone sectors – understanding of the
markings. Placarding. |
6 |
Extra care during Tugs engagements. |
7 |
ETA fittings and deployment methods. |
8 |
Mooring Ropes, Messengers, wires,
slings, strops etc (Deck-Engine together) – closer inspection of the
condition and markings. |
#10
|
Storage
& Preservation |
1 |
Overview of the categories of the
stores on board. Deck / Engine / Navigational / Administrative / Catering. |
2 |
House keeping , Labelling, Addressing. |
3 |
Correctness of descriptions. |
4 |
MSDS / Product information where
needed. |
5 |
LSA-FFA provisions. |
6 |
Lashings and securing. |
7 |
Pollution prevention. |
8 |
ISPS access control as per. |
#11
|
Administrative
Systems |
1 |
Over view of the purpose and provisions
of various applications provided (softwares). |
2 |
Ship’s certificates, Crew documents
Matrix etc. |
3 |
Port papers. |
4 |
Accountings Programmes / Apps. |
5 |
Inventories control softwares. |
6 |
Customers (charterers etc.) data
compilation requirements. |
7 |
Slop chest – Bond stores records. |
8 |
MLC & Flag state requirements based
records including rest hours records. |
#12
|
Procedures
& Inspections |
1 |
Complete electronic sets of up to date
company Safety Management System related manuals and form files. Controlled
Documents. |
2 |
Ship’s filing system. |
3 |
Accommodation , common spaces
inspections and follow ups. |
4 |
Work areas inspections by the senior
officers. |
5 |
Tank inspection procedures and conduct. |
6 |
Verifications – of the Navigational,
Cargo processes related, Engine Room processes, Emergency response readiness
by the senior officers. |
7 |
MSO and such other changes after
version changes. |
8 |
Re-familiarization with the changes in
the SMS and giving / receiving feedbacks. |
#13
|
Ship
Presentation Aspects |
1 |
Flag etiquette in Port – Ensign flying ;
courtesy flag + company flag + other statutory flag displays . |
2 |
Exterior lighting. Cleanliness , crew
appearances, pollution prevention measures. |
3 |
Use of ‘key words’ while talking to the
inspectors, port personnel to avoid confusion. |
4 |
Ship’s staff following Safety and
Pollution prevention measures seriously. |
5 |
Well painted (not over rust though),
well lubricated, well marked, well maintained, happy-healthy looking crew, |
6 |
Notice boards updated, messrooms,
common toilets, galley-messrooms maintained well. |
7 |
Ship’s officers in proper uniform, crew
in work gear, using proper PPE. |
8 |
Courteousness, cleanliness, good house
keeping, healthy & happy crew with professional attitude. |
#14
|
Catering
& Accommodation Systems |
1 |
Overview of the process chain (stores,
Galleys, cooking, messrooms, utensils cleaning, to waste management)` |
2 |
LSA FFA in the Catering areas and
catering staff knowing their usage. |
3 |
HVAC systems for accommodation and
dedicated local ventilations systems. |
4 |
Marked areas for physical safety
rounds. |
5 |
FW supply, DW supply, Food services, cabin facilities |
6 |
LSA – FFA – pollution prevention
provisions and familiarity. |
7 |
Securing of the stored items for heavy
weather. |
8 |
Cabin tidiness, maintain individual LSA
equipment. Escape routes. |
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