6ARAMCO EVALUATION

1- Day & Night & Fog signal for vessel under way.
2 – Top, 2 – side, Stern ( __ ) every 2minutes. (T).

2- Day & Night & Fog signal for vessel not make way from water ?

2 red light 360 ( __ __ ) every 2 minutes. (M).

3- Day & Night & Fog signal for vessel at anchor.?

Ball, White mast 360° ( ∙ ─ ∙ ) rapidly ring after signal (R).

4- Day & Night & Fog signal for vessel aground

3 Balls , 2 Red Light 360° (∙∙∙) (·─·)Rapidly ring after

signal + given (···) Separate stroke on the bell( S R S ).

5- Day & Night & Fog signal for pilot vessel ?

Top white , Down Red , Side & Stern. (-) (••••) H.

6- Day & Night & Fog signal for vessel trawling ( seismic)
 7- Day & Night & Fog signal for vessel Tow

i. 2 – Top, 2 – side, Stern

ii. a towing light in a vertical line above the sternlight;
iii. when the length of the tow exceeds 200 meters a diamond shape.

3 ‫ صفاره قصيره (─ • •) على فترات ال تتجاوز الدقيقتين‬2 ‫ صفارات متتاليه االولى طويله تتبعها‬.

8- Day & Night & Fog signal for vessel being towed ?

i. sidelights; sternlight;
ii. when the length of the tow exceeds 200 meters, a diamond shape .

4 ‫ صفارات قصيره (─ •••) على فترات ال تتجاوز الدقيقتين‬3 ‫صفارات متتاليه االولى طويله تتبعها‬

9- Day & Night & Fog signal for vessel constrained by draft ?

3 ‫ صفاره قصيره (─ • •) على فترات ال تتجاوز الدقيقتين‬2 ‫ صفارات متتاليه االولى طويله تتبعها‬.

10-Day & Night & Fog signal for vessel restricted ability to maneuvering ?

3 ‫ صفاره قصيره (─ • •) على فترات ال تتجاوز الدقيقتين‬2 ‫صفارات متتاليه االولى طويله تتبعها‬

11-Day & Night & Fog signal for vessel engaged mine clearance?

a. 3 ‫كره باللون االسود‬

all-round green lights or three balls. These lights or shapes indicate that it is dangerous for another
vessel to approach closer than 1000 meters astern or 500 meters on either side of the mine clearance
12- Day & Night & Fog signal for vessel dredger operational.

3 ‫ صفاره قصيره (─ • •) على فترات ال تتجاوز الدقيقتين‬2 ‫صفارات متتاليه االولى طويله تتبعها‬

13- Day & Night & Fog signal for vessel Not Under Command ?

3 ‫ صفاره قصيره (─ • •) على فترات ال تتجاوز الدقيقتين‬2 ‫صفارات متتاليه االولى طويله تتبعها‬
14- Visibility, Arc Navigation Light

Mast head light

PortStarboard
LightLight

Towing
Light

Stern
Light

a. Masthead light" means a white light placed over the fore and aft centerline of the vessel
showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 225 degrees and so fixed as to show
the light from right ahead to 22,5 degrees abaft the beam
b. "Sidelights" means a green light on the starboard side and a red light on the port side each
showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 112,5 degrees and so fixed as to show
the light from right ahead to 22,5 degrees abaft the beam
c. "Stern light" means a white light placed as nearly as practicable at the stern showing an
unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 135 degrees and so fixed as to show the light 67,5
degrees from right aft on each side of the vessel.
d. "Towing light" means a yellow light having the same characteristics as the "stern light" defined
in paragraph (c) of this Rule.
 e. "All round light" means a light showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 360
degrees.
f. "Flashing light" means a light flashing at regular intervals at a frequency of 120 flashes or more
per minute.

Visibility of lights
The lights prescribed in these Rules shall have an intensity as specified in Section 8 of Annex I to these
Regulations so as to be visible at the following minimum ranges (stated in nautical miles):
In vessels of 50 meters or more in length :-
o a masthead light, 6 miles;
o a sidelight, 3 miles;
o a stern light, 3 miles;
o a towing light, 3 miles;
o a white, red, green or yellow all-round light, 3 miles.

a. In vessels of 12 meters or more in length but less than 50 meters in length :-

o a masthead light, 5 miles; except that where the length of the vessel is less than 20 meters, 3
miles;
o a sidelight, 2 miles;
o a stern light, 2 miles;
o a towing light, 2 miles;
o a white, red, green or yellow all-round light, 2 miles.

15- Maneuvering Signal ?

RULE 34 - Maneuvering and warning signals
i. One short blast to mean "I am altering my course to starboard"; E
ii. two short blasts to mean "I am altering my course to port"; I
iii. Three short blasts to mean "I am operating astern propulsion". S
iv. the duration of each flash shall be about one second, the interval between flashes shall be about
one second, and the interval between successive signals shall be not less than 10 seconds;
v. the light used for this signal shall, if fitted, be an all-round white light, visible at a minimum range of 5
miles, and shall comply with the provisions of Annex I.

16- Overtake Signals ?

When in sight of one another in a narrow channel or fairway:-

a. a vessel intending to overtake another shall in compliance with Rule 9(e)(1) indicate her
intention by the following signals on her intention by the following signals on her whistle:
b. Two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast to mean "I intend to overtake you on your
starboard side"; G
c. two prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts to mean "I intend to overtake you on your
port side"; Z
d. the vessel about to be overtaken when acting in accordance with Rule 9(e)(i) shall indicate her
agreement by the following signal on her whistle: One prolonged, one short, one prolonged
and one short blast, in that order C
 17- Warning Signal ?

a. When vessels in sight of one another are approaching each other and from any cause either
vessel fails to understand the intentions or actions of the other, or is in doubt whether
sufficient action is being taken by the other to avoid collision, the vessel in doubt shall
immediately indicate such doubt by giving at least five short and rapid blasts on the whistle.
Such signal may be supplemented by a light signal of at least five short and rapid flashes.

b. A vessel nearing a bend or an area of a channel or fairway where other vessels may be
obscured by an intervening obstruction shall sound one prolonged blast. Such signal shall be
answered with a prolonged blast by any approaching vessel that may be within hearing around
the bend or behind the intervening obstruction.

18- Single Letter Signal & their significance ?

‫ابتعد عني اني اناور بصعوبة‬ ‫اني أحمل بضائع خطرة‬ ‫لدي غطاس في الماءابتعد عني‬
‫نعم‬
Delta Bravo Alpha
Charlie
Keep Clear Diver Down - Keep Clear
Maneuvering with Dangerous Cargo or Speed Trial
Yes
Difficulty ( Explosives ) ( when moving )

‫اني اطلب مرشد‬ ‫اني عاطل اتصل بي‬ ‫انا اغير خط سيري لليمين‬
‫لدي مرشد على ظهر السفينة‬
Golf Foxtrot Echo
Hotel
Pilot Required Disabled Altering Course
Pilot on Board
Please Communicate to Starboard

‫قف فورا‬ ‫لدي حريق على ظهر السفينة‬ ‫اني اغير خط سيري لليسار‬
‫اني ارغب في االتصال بك‬
Lima ‫ابتعد عني‬ India
Kilo
Desire to Juliet Altering Course
Stop Instantly
Communicate I Am On Fire Keep Clear to Port

‫السفينة على وشك األبحار‬ ‫ماكيناتي واقفة‬

‫غريق في البحر‬ ‫ال‬
Papa Mike
Oscar November
I Am About to Sail I Am Stopped
Man Overboard No
Need a Pilot Doctor On-board

‫ابتعد عني ألني مشغول بشبك‬

‫ماكيناتي تتحرك للخلف‬ ‫اطلب تصريح صحي‬
‫الجر‬ ‫ال معنى‬
Sierra Quebec
Tango Romeo
Engines Going Quarantine
Keep Clear ( no meaning )
Full Astern Request Pratique
Do Not pass
 ‫توقف عن األنشغال وانتبه‬
‫انا محتاج مساعدة طبية‬ ‫انا محتاج مساعدة‬ ‫انت متجه الى خطر‬
‫ألشارتي‬
Whiskey Victor Uniform
X-ray
I Require Require Assistance Standing
Stop Your
Medical Assistance ( not distress ) into Danger
Intentions

‫اطلب قاطرة‬ ‫مخطافي يجر‬

Zulu Yankee
2 1
I Require a Tug Dragging Anchor
(shore communications) or Carrying Mail

6 5 4 3

0 9 8 7

19- Action to take when vessels are reciprocal course ?

When two power-driven vessels are meeting on reciprocal or nearly reciprocal courses so as to
involve risk of collision each shall alter her course to starboard so that each shall pass on the port side
of the other.

20- Action to take when vessels are crossing vessel ?

When two power-driven vessels are crossing so as to involve risk of collision, the vessel which has
the other on her own starboard side(is the give way vessel) shall keep out of the way and shall, if the
circumstances of the case admit, avoid crossing ahead of the other vessel (stand on vessel).

21- Action to take when vessels are overtaking one another ?

Any vessel overtaking (is the give way vessel) any other shall keep out of the way of the vessel
being overtaken(stand on vessel).
22- What kind of vessel exhibits 3 Red lights in a vertical line ?
Constrained by her draft

23- What is the sound signal for restricted visibility ?

A power-driven vessel making way .

A power-driven vessel underway but stopped

A vessel not under command, a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver, a vessel constrained
by her draught, a sailing vessel, a vessel engaged in fishing and a vessel engaged in towing or
pushing. A vessel engaged in fishing, when at anchor, and a vessel restricted in her ability to
manoeuver when carrying out her work at anchor
 A vessel towed or if more than one vessel is towed the last vessel of the tow, if manned, shall at
intervals of not more than 2 minutes sound four blasts in succession, namely one prolonged
followed by three short blasts.

When a pushing vessel and a vessel being pushed ahead are rigidly connected in a composite unit
they shall be regarded as a power-driven vessel and shall give the signals prescribed in paragraphs

A vessel at anchor shall at intervals of not more than one minute ring the bell rapidly for about 5
seconds.
A pilot vessel when engaged on pilotage duty may in addition to the signals prescribed in
paragraphs (a), (b) or (f) of this Rule sound an identity signal consisting of four short blasts

24- What are the necessary precautions to be taking when vessel is on restricted visibility ?
Keep a sharp look out in the bridge , 2 radars working , reduce speed, use fog signals, reduce speed.
25- Precautions to adopt in condition of poor visibility ?
Keep a sharp look out in the bridge , 2 radars working , reduce speed, use fog signals, reduce speed.
26- What will you do , when in poor visibility ?
Keep a sharp look out in the bridge , 2 radars working , reduce speed, use fog signals, reduce speed.
27- Action to take vessels are negotiating areas of shallow water?
Reduce speed, use manual steering, check the charts and the echo sounder frequently, anchor on
stdby, engines on stdby for immediate stop or revers.
28- Light & Fog signal for oil platform ?
U
1. Is it allowed to cross traffic separation scheme, and how?
Answer: Yes, to cross by right angle to the traffic separation scheme.
2. If you are on crossing situation with others vessels on Your STBD side, which is the give way
vessel & which is the stand on vessel.
Answer: Your vessel is the give way vessel (you should take action)
3. Reference to question #5 what is the first thing you will do in that situation?
Answer: In any situation with other vessels, I have to check if a risk of collision exists by watching
the bearing & distance of other vessel. If the bearing steady & distance decrease there is a risk of
collision.
4. If you are on head on situation with other vessels, what action you will take?
Answer: I will alter my course to STRBD side clearly way from the other vessels.
5. If you detected a vessel crossing on your port side, then which is the give way vessel & which is
stand on vessel?
Answer: The vessel on your port side is the give way vessel & he must take action to avoid collision.
6. Reference to question # 8 if the other vessel didn`t take any action then what you will do?
Answer: I will take action to avoid collision, by altering my course to starboard keep away from
him, even if I have to make full turn to starboard.

29- What to do before leaving or enter the harbor ?

Ask Permission
30- What to do before leaving or enter OIL FIELD?
Ask Permission
31- Maximum speed in harbors ?
5 knot
32- International Channels
8 Knts
33- Explain : 4 Cardinal marks ( North – South – East – West – What color ) ?

34- Light & shapes of Special Buoy – What color ?

35- What top mark of Cardinal Buoy to east of shoal ?

36- Chart symbols for :
Possible major free span of pipeline 4 or more legged platform

Possible minor free span of pipe

Tripod
line
Free standing conductor
Pipe line tie in
wellhead
Pipe line support Mud line suspension wellhead

Pipe line marker Flare platform

Power cable Accommodation platform A.C.P

Auxiliary platform
Buried power cable A.P

Intended power cable Bridge platform B.P

Bunker line B.L Flare platform F.P

Crude Flow Line C.F.L Gas compression platform G.C.P

Crude Loading system C.L.S Metering platform M.P

Flare line FL.L Production platform P.P

Flow line F.L Tie-In platform T.P

Gas line G.L Single point mooring

Tie in line TI.L Submarine pipe line

Test line Te.L Abandoned submarine pipe line

Trunk line T.L Buried Submarine pipe line

Water injection line W.I.L Laid unsurveyed pipe line

Water injection trunk line W.I.T.L Intended pipeline

Proposed location

Restricted Area Pillar Buoy

 Limit of fairway Can Buoy

Beacon Conical Buoy

Bn

Beacon, post , marker Spherical Buoy

Designated
Mooring Buoy
Anchorage

Sounding 278 Spar Buoy

Top of pipe Depth 278 Active Pockmark

Drying Height 05 Significant Pockmark

International
Sea floor depression
Boundary

Limit of side scan Perimeter

sonar survey encompassing debris

Fish Trap Coral

F.T

Bore Hole Rock

Grab sample Obstruction

Direction of Traffic
Flow
Foul
#
Foul or area limiting
Separation Zone
danger

Limit of traffic
Anchor scar
separation lane

Lights – Depth – Nature of bottom – Definition Racon

Identify Oil pipelines : Use & Disused Trenched ( Berried )- Power lines , trunk lines , Marked
Pipeline ,Depth of water over pipelines , crossing pipelines , Drying heights, Wreck symbols .

37- Ascertain depth of water under kill , Minimum kill clearance . Centimeters.
* south safanya 1100 hrs , 29th June 2003 , you have a draft 4.3 m & sounding of 6.2 m
What is overall depth of water under kill ?
6.2m
 * What the depth of water at west pier Spit Buoy at 1000hrs on 29December 2004?

38- Determine whether tide flooding or tide ebbing with tide table ?
If tide is going in the direction of land then it is flooding and vice versa

39- Familiarity with ARAMCO tide tables , interpolation ,& international & Explain terminology .
40- Definition of :
L.A.T = Lowest Astronomical Tide
I.S.L.W = Indian Spring Low Water
H.A.T. = Highest Astronomical Tide
M.S.L. = Mean Sea Level
I.A.L.A. = International Association of Light House Authority.
B.A.= British Admiralty Chart
S.U.R. = Saudi Aramco Chart
S.C.B.A. = Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
E.E.B.D = Emergency Escape Breathing Device
EPIRB = Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon– this is emergency positioning indicating radio
beacon which works to transmit a vessel code via satellite COSPAS system to a land station which
will direct and guide other vessel or helicopters to rescue operation.
SART = Search And Rescue Radar Transponder. – this is a search and rescue radar transponder, it
works & appears on X band Radar (only 3 cm) Radar. It will appear 12 dots on the radar screen; the
closest dot to the radar screen center is the position of the Survival Craft.

Tide
L.A.T

Pipeline
Depth Clearance
Charted Datum U K Clearance

Pipe line h= 1 m , trenched = 2 m

41- Calculate , Explain mean stability , and all abbreviations :

Ship's D = 1000 ; KG= 4.0 m
Load W = 200kg ; KG = 5.0 m
Find KG after load.
W KG M
1000 4 4000
200 5 1000
1200 ? 5000
; 5000/1200 =4.16 m

Abbreviations;
G = Center of gravity
M = Metacenter
B = Center of Buoyancy
GM = Metacentric Height
GZ = Righting Arm
LCF = Longitudinal Center of Floatation
LCB = Longitudinal Center of buoyancy
LBP = Length Between Perpendiculars
LOA = Length over All
MLD = Molded Draft
KG = Distance Center of Gravity above Keel
KM = Vertical distance of Metacenter
MTC/MTI = Moment to Change Trim by 1 cm/inch

42- Which operation every day do it with ballast ?

Keep a record of tank Sounding
43- What happens with stability in time of loading ?
Reduced
44- What is free surface effect ? Explain?
Increase the roll & pitch, Decrease the K.G.

FREE SURFACE EFFECT

Liquid that only partially fills a compartment is said to have a free surface that tends to remain
horizontal (parallel to the waterline). When the ship is inclined, the liquid flows to the lower side (in
the direction of inclination), increasing the inclining moment.

Background:

If the tank contains a solid weight, and the ship is inclined, the center of buoyancy shifts in the
direction of the inclination and righting arms (GZ) are formed.

Replacing the solid with a liquid of the same weight, when the ship is inclined, the surface of the liquid
remains horizontal. This results in a transfer of "a wedge of water," which is equivalent to a horizontal
shift of weight, causing gravity to shift from G0 to G2.
The wedge of water transferred increases as the angle of inclination increases; therefore, the center of
gravity shifts a different amount for each inclination.

Due to the horizontal shift of the center of gravity, the righting arm is now G 2Z2. To determine the
effect on stability, a vertical line is projected upward through G2 (see below). Where this line crosses
the ship’s centerline is labeled G3. The righting arm G3Z3 is the same length as the righting arm G2Z2.
Therefore, moving the ship’s center of gravity to position G2 or G3 yields the same effect on stability.
Movement from G0 to G3 is referred to as a Virtual Rise of the center gravity.

FACTORS EFFECTING FREE SURFACE EFFECT

POCKETING
Free Surface Effect can be reduced, to some extent, by creating pocketing. Pocketing occurs when the
surface of the liquid contacts the top or bottom of the tank, reducing the breadth (B) of the free
surface area.

Pocketing with bottom of tank. Pocketing with top of tank.

Since the effects of pocketing can not be calculated, it is an indeterminate safety factor. The Free
Surface correction will therefore indicate less overall stability than actually exists.

43- What is specific gravity of seawater ?

1.025
44- What is meant by fresh water allowance ?
Is the increase or decrease of draft due to moving from salt to fresh water and vice versa.
45- What is meant by TPC/TPI?
Tons per centimeter / Inch ; the number of tons to increase/decrease the draft by 1 cm/inch
46- Loadline ? Appropriate load Line & seasonal Zone/ Draught Mark ?
Load lines
Appropriate load line

The appropriate load line is chosen in respect of a ship at any particular zone or area and seasonal
period .

47- Squat : Explain , and action for reduce / Calculate:

When a ship proceeds through water, she pushes water ahead of her. In order not to have a `hole' in
the water, this volume of water must return down the sides and under the bottom of the ship. The
streamlines of return flow are speeded up under the ship. This causes a drop in pressure, resulting in
the ship dropping vertically in the water.

Notes:
Bottom effects can be experienced in water depths up to 15 times the draft of the ship but the effects
will not be significant until we are in about 2.5 times the depth of our draft.
If a ship is experiencing squat the wake will widen considerably.

Signs that a ship has entered shallow water conditions can be one or more of the following:
1. Wave-making increases, especially at the forward end of the ship.
2. Ship becomes more sluggish to maneuver. A pilot's quote, `almost like being in porridge'.
3. Draught indicators on the bridge or echo-sounders will indicate changes in the end draughts.
4. Propeller rpm indicator will show a decrease. If the ship is in `open water' decrease may be up to 15
per cent , in deep this decrease in rpm can be up to 20 per cent of the service rpm.
5. There will be a drop in speed. in open water conditions this decrease may be up to 30 per cent. If the
ship is in a confined channel such as a river or a canal then this decrease can be up to 60 per cent.
6. The ship may start to vibrate suddenly. This is because of the entrained water effects causing the
natural hull frequency to become resonant with another frequency associated with the vessel.
F max = 2 x CB x VK2 / 100
Where CB=0,70m; VK – Speed in Knots

48- What is GHA and Declination of celestial body ?

a- GHA : Is the angle at the pole measured westward from the Greenwich meridian to the meridian of
the star.
b-Declination: Is the arc on the meridian of the star measured from the equinoctial to the star from 00
to 90 N or S.

49- Calculate compass error by SUN , Explain how you do it ?

COMPASS ERROR FORM (A, B, C)
Date
L.M.T
Long Lat.
Position

d. L.M.T.
Dec. Z.N.
Corr. Dec. G.M.T

G.H.A.
Inc.
Corr. G.H.A.
Long
000-180 =W , 180 -00 =E Corr. L.H.A.

090 -270 same Name of Lat

270 -090 Opp. Name of Lat
tan Lat /tan L.H.A A.
Same name as Dec. Sin Dec/tan L.H.A B.
Same name +,Diff - A+B C.
1 / C . cos Lat Az
Sign of C ---- Opp. sign LHA T. Brg.
Observer\ E W Ops. Brg.
Comp. Err.

000

360 - Az. Az.

270 090
180 + Az. 180 - Az.
 COMPASS ERROR By (Amp.)
Date
L.M.T
Long Lat
Position
° “ E ° “ N

Dec. L.M.T.
d. corr. Z.N.
Corr. Dec. G.M.T

000°-180° = E ; 180° -360° W Sin Amp. = Sin Dec. X Sec Lat

/ N or S same as Dec. Sin Amp. = Sin Dec. / Cos. Lat

Sun Rise T. Bg. = 090° +/– Amp.

Sun Set T. Bg. = 270° +/– Amp.

T. Brg.
Observer\ Obs. Brg.
Comp. Err.

50-M.O.B./ Williamson turn - Understand and Explain ?

1. Man overboard is declaring.
2. If victim in sight, first life ring “as soon as possible”.
3. If at night, second ring with light signal throw “as soon as possible”.
4. Word is passed quickly to the bridge. The time is noted.
5. Ring thrower is the spotter until chief officer arrives.
6. Captain // Mate note course, maintains speed, turns full right rudder.
7. When at original course plus 60 then turns port full rudder.
8. As approaching original course plus 180 rudders goes to.
9. Mate spotter directs master until victim in master’s sight.
10. For recovery safety victim to be to kept weather side of the vessel.
11. Mate supervises for crew victim recovery.
12. Ring with line is thrown to victim, vessel propulsion at stop.
13. Victim recovered from the sea, vessel back to underway.
14. First aid & evacuation procedures to be followed victim injured.
15. Entries to be made in vessel log book noting:
- Time overboard reported; Time recovery; Time Elapsed.
- Location/Weather/Sea condition.
- Comments for improvements – DRILLS.
- Name of crewmember - real incident.

1 "Immediate action" situation

Casualty is noticed on the bridge and action is initiated immediately;
 1. Single turn (270º maneuver)

1.1 Rudder hard over (in an "immediate action" situation, only to the
side of the casualty) .

1.2 After deviation from the original course by 250º, rudder to

mid-ship position and stopping maneuver to be initiated.

2. Williamson turn

2.1 Rudder hard over (in an "immediate action" situation, only to the
side of the casualty).

2.2 After deviation from the original course by 60°, rudder hard
over to the opposite side.

2.3 When heading 20º short of opposite course, rudder to mid-

ship position and ship to be turned to opposite course.

51- VHF & SSB Distress frequencies.

CH.70 , 2187.5 -2182 Khz
Marine SSB
The frequencies used for marine communications are internationally agreed by the International
Telecommunication Union (ITU). Below you will find a list of HF frequencies. In the main most
frequencies are Duplex and intended for ship to shore use. Some bands do have simplex channels
which can be used for either ship to shore or intership working.

Marine Distress Frequencies (Radio Telephone (R/T) & DSC)

Night Time Range Day Time Range DSC Frequency R/T Frequency Band
500 nm 150 nm 2187.5 kHz 2182 kHz MF
1000 nm 300 nm 4207.5 kHZ 4125 kHz HF4
1500 nm 600 nm 6312 kHz 6215 kHz HF6
2000 nm 1000 nm 8414.5 kHZ 8291 kHz HF8
2500 nm 12577 kHz 12290 kHz HF12
16804.5 kHz 16420 kHz HF16
30 nm 30 nm 156.525 MHz (Ch 70) 156.800 MHz (Ch16) VHF

NOTE: Range is for guidance only and will depending on your operating conditions.

Distress and Safety Calling and general purpose calling using Digital Selective
156.525 156.525 70
Calling (DSC) ONLY.

52- Five Distress signal ( name & method of indicating)

1-Rocket parachute .
2- Hand flare.
3- Smoke Signal
4- May Day by Radio Telephone .
5- EPIRB.

53- Four signal ALARM.

General Alarm
Fire Alarm
Man Over Board
H2S
Abandon Ship Verbal

54- Hydrostatic release – purpose & Functions.

1- a release device that operates when it is submerged underwater by 1.5- 4m used to release life rafts
and EPIRBs.

55- Life raft ( supply . Time check ).

56- Knowledge of safety equipment ( individual & General. ) .

1- Safety hat.
2- Safety glasses / Face shield / welding mask.
3- Breathing mask.
4- Coverall.
5- Safety Gloves /welding gloves / Insulated gloves /chemical barrier gloves .
6- Safety Shoes / Boots.
7- Safety belt / work vest.

57- Scrambler Net . Know, Explain .

A rope net rolled on the sides of the vessel at the rescue zone , used for climbing up to the vessel from
water when rescuing persons from water.
58- F. R . C Know ( supply , Explain ).
Fast Rescue Craft

59- How to determine the presence of H2S at oil platform – What precaution action to take ?
By its rotten egg smell “when in small concentrations”, by the H2S Detectors (potable or fixed
system).
Precautions:
1-Enter any potentially H2S Hazard area from up wind.
2-H2S is heavier than air , and it can be substantially reduced by operating the ships protective
water spray system and fire monitors in spray mode.

60- In time Gas ALERT! When ship Tie-up to RIG . What will you do ?
1- Ask permission & Cast off the rig & sound the gas alarm, close all the ventilations, A/C.
2- All crew must don their B.A & muster at Bridge.
3- Steer the vessel up wind.

61- When ship tie up to RIG , You OOW , if on deck collapse man , from poisoning .What will you do?
1- Sound the gas alarm, close all the ventilations, A/C.
2- All crew don B.A and move the person to the bridge
3- Administer oxygen, if still not breathing start CPR and inform the rig doctor

62- What you do ? For pull out from Rig , in time GAS ALERT ?
1- Sound the gas alarm; close all the ventilations, A/C.
2- All crew don B.A and Muster on bridge.
3- Steer the vessel up wind.

63- If you are along side the platform , and you found out that there is a leaking . What will you do ?
Inform the field service about the leak .
Report the Slick covered area ,its percentage within this area and the color (black, rainbow or light
sheen)

64- Determine compass Error : Convert Compass to True ↔True to compass . Apply magnetic
ERROR ( Variation is 3°W , Deviation is 2°E, Bearing 243°compass , Define True Bearing
• Deviation is angular difference between the compass bearing and the magnetic bearing
• Variation is angular difference between the true bearing and the magnetic bearing.

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65- Deviation of Magnetic Compass . Update chart variation to sailing year.

66- Chart plotting . ( current : set & Drift ) Explain with help graphic ( drawing )

CTS
67- Navigation Chart work .
68- Use Radar . Take bearing & distance .
69- How frequently need defined position confined water ?
Every 30 min
70- How many people must be on watch ?
OOW + AB
71- What meant by expression ( BACKING ) when applied to wind ?
The change of wind direction against clock wise ,Veering change of wind direction clockwise
72- Normal sea state condition for at shore structure ?
Wind speed less than 21 Kn , wave height 1.5-2m
73- General Knowledge of own vessel ?

74- Explain mean anchor handling operation ?

75- How many people must be on deck in time Anchor Handling operation ?
Officer (Ch. mate), Bosun, 2 AB
76- What tools must be use for Anchor Handling operation?
1.Certificated and SWL Stamped Shackles:
2 x 75 – 85 SWL; 4 x 55 SWL; 4 x 35 SWL; 4 x 12 SWL; 4 x 8 SWL; 6 x 5 SWL; 10x 2 SWL;
2.Certificated Pelican Hook and pennant wire:
A. Pelican Hook of suitable size and SWL for 52 mm diameter anchor pennant Wire
B. Pelican Hook Pennant Wire of suitable length and SWL
3.Buoy Catcher Lasso;
2 x buoy catcher lasso. These are to be made up of 2 x (3 m x 19 mm strops) connected to 1,5m of
13 mm
Open link chain (grade 80). Chain to strop connection to be made with suitable SWL Hinge Link
connectors.
4.Safety Hook.
1 x safety hook for each Tugger winch available of suitable SWL for Winch.
5.Anchor Handling Hook;
1 x anchor-handling hook of 25 tones SWL
6.Snatch Blocks;
4 x snatch blocks of same SWL as Tugger Winch Maximum Pull.
7.Wire Slings;
A wide selection of certificated Wire Slings for use during anchor handling and cargo duties to
include,
but not limited to 1o mm, 13mm, 19mm, and 24 mm F S W of varying length.
(A couple of 10 mm dm. Strops about 1 meter in Length will be invaluable)
8.Rope Coils;
An adequate supply of wire, man-made rope, and natural rope coils to effectively cover all
eventualities. To included but not limited to replacement of heaving lines, cargo Securing
lashings, and tugger wire replacement.
9.Bull Dog Grips:
An adequate supply of “BULL DOG GRIPS”, of various sizes to fit the wire coils supplied.
10.Hand thrown grapple hook and line.
2 x hand thrown grapple hook and a line, to be readily available.
 11.Heaving Line
4 x Heaving Line to be readily available
12.Wooden Wedges for pipe, general cargo and pennant buoy securing;
A selection of large sized wooden wedges, (not the damage control box items) for the securing of
casing pipes, deck cargos and anchor pennant buoys.
13.Webbing Strops
A selection of various SWL webbing strops of varying lengths.
14. Oxygen/Acetylene Cutting Gear.
To include full spare bottles, regulators and flash back arresters. Houses long enough to reach
beyond the stern roller. Cutting torch with spare nozzles. Nozzle cleaning kit and Sparkers with
spare flints.
15.Boat hook.
Boat Hook 2 x Boat Hook of at least 10 feet in length of approved factory standard (Not ship
made inferior type)
17.Deck Tool Kit:
The following items but limited to are to be included in the deck tool kit:
2 x 4 lb Mauls 2 x 7 lb Sledge Hammers
1piece Long Handed Axe 2 x 2 lb Ball pain Hammers
2 piece Crow Bars Medium Duty 2 piece Crow Bars Heavy Duty
2 piece Pliers Heavy Duty 2 x 1” Cold chisels Heavy Duty
1x12“ / 1x18“ Marline spikes 1piece Mole grips Large
12 pieces Hacksaw heavy Blades 1 piece Hacksaw Heavy Duty
1x 8“/ 1x12” Adjustable Spanners Reel Seizing Wire
to fit tugger wire Thimbles Reel Seizing Twine
2x12” / 2 x 24” Pipe wrench 2”& 6” Nails
all required sizes Split Pins 2 pieces Wire Brush for cleaning
2 x each size of Ring spanner Adequate Spare Handles for sledge,
bull dog grips supply maul, hammers and axes

DAMAGE CONTROL BOX – LIST OF DAMAGE CONTROL ITEMS:

1. Timber 4”x 4” or similar size, 10-foot (3m) length – 6 pcs.
2. Claw hammer – 1 piece.
3. Rip Saw for wood – 1 piece.
4. Nail assorted 3”x 6” – 2 lb (1 kg)
5. Wedges wood various size & shape – 24 pieces.
6. Hack saw 12” (with 3 spare blade) – 1 piece.
7. Shovel – 1 piece.
8. Marlin spike steel 18” (300mm) – 1 piece.
9. Cement quick dry, long life – 1 bag.
10. Sand – 1 bag.
11. Hammer sledge 10 lb (4-5kg) – 1 piece.
12. Crow bar / Wrecking bar 24” (600mm) – 1 piece.
13. Flash light (with spare batteries) – 1 piece.
14. Work gloves – 2 pair.
15. Canavas 15 feet – 5 meters.
ADDITIONALY: Mats or any materials that may be used to stop ingress of water. It is recommended
that a separate box used solely for the purpose of storing these items should be used. The box should be
clearly Marked and stowed in a position allowing easy and clear access. Long length of timber can be
stowed separately but should be: - Clearly marked “DAMAGE CONTROL BOX “
77- Which instruments necessary for connection tow lines ?
Shackle, Sledge Hammers, Hammers, Crow Bars Heavy Duty, Split pins,
78- What action will do Rig Master , Day before Rig move ? What you will do ?
Onboard inspection; prepare the deck for towing operation, get out the required certificates (Towing
winch ,Tow wire, Tugger winch, tugger wire, shackles, Stretcher, Fuse Wire, Bollard pull, Master COC &
CDC) prepare the ROB.

79- What consist Towline ? Explain

Bridle ; Towing wire + Bow shackle + Stretcher
Assistant tug ; Towing wire + Bow shackle + Stretcher + Fuse wire

80- What mean by ( Gob Chain ) ? Explain

Is a chain with high SWl connected to the center of deck to control the towing wire

81- Operational Instruction Manual( OIM ) 1,519

82- Physical demonstration of Maneuvering the vessel

( Special awareness of actual Tidal & Wind condition . Use of engines & Helm to control the
vessel )

83- Certificate & STCW , Medical

84- Conversions : Feet – Meters - , Meters – Feet , Tons – Kg. , Libs – Barrels .

BULK CONVERSION FOR INVENTORY AT PIER.

Water (Portable & Drill) Cement “G”
1 Metric Ton = 268.80 USG 1 ton = 2204.6 LBS
1 Cubic Meter = 264,17 USG 1 Cubic Foot= 94 LBS
1000cubic feet=33.8T
Diesel Fuel ; S.G 0.844 Barayte:
1 Metric ton = 312.986 USG. 60 LBS = 1 Cubic Foot
42 USG = 1 BARREL. 135.10 LBS = 1cub.foot
1000cubic feet=50.6T
Bentonite (AQUAGEL): Oil Base MUD; S.G 1.4
60 LBS = 1 Cubic Feet Cubic metric ton x 35.51 = Cubic foot
1000cubic feet=28T 1 LITRE = 0,0063 BARREL
Safra Oil;S.G 0.8 .
Liters x 0.0063 = Bbls ; 1 USG = 3,785 LITRS
LONG TON= 2240.0 Lbs ; SHORT TON= 2000.0 Lbs; TONNE (1000 kg) = 2204.6 Lbs

Aramco MIMs
- Supply vessels should not enter Tanajeeb channel in wind speed exceeding 25 kn.
- Work Barges should not enter Tanajeeb channel in wind speed exceeding 10 kn. and must enter at
slack time.
- Tanajeeb stops traffic in the channel in wind speed exceeding 35 Kn.
- During sailing UKC over pipeline 5 m and 1 m over seabed
- UKC at port 0.3m.
- Max Departure draft of any AHTS is 5m.
Entering 500m safety Zone:
- Request Permit to enter field from field service.
- During moving inside the field , Master /officer and lookout must be on bridge.
- Time and position of entry must be logged in the ships logbook.
- Plot the ships position on the chart on intervals not more than 30 min.
- Keep field service aware of any change of location or destination.
- Prior entry of 500m safety zone the 500m safety zone C/L must be completed.
- 500m safety zone C/L must be 100% satisfactory.
- Vessel report to the Rig ; All equipment tested & found OK , All thrusters running ,500m safety zone
C/L completed.
- Max speed of entry of 500m safety zone is 3 kn.
- If the master decides to increase the speed the Rig and field service must be informed and
recorded in logbook.
- The use of autopilot is strictly prohibited.
- Head on is not allowed, Beam on and stern on are allowed .
- Max speed of app the 100 m zone is 0.5 kn.
- Snatching material is not allowed when sea height is more than 1.5m.
- When tied up to a rig Main engines should be started when:
1. Wind speed 16kn and current speed 1 kn.
2. Combined sea and swell is 5 ft; 1.5m.
3. Another supply vessel will secure alongside.
4. Anchor is poorly holding .
5. Shallow water; when UKC is less than 2X draft

Reporting points
VHF
REMARK CHANN STATION NO
EL

1 hr before Outer Bn & when passing Outer Bn 11 Tanajib Port Control 1

entering or leaving Marjan field on Day Time ( 05.00 –
11 Marjan Field Service 2
18.00 )
entering or leaving Marjan field on Night Time ( 18.00 –
11 Marjan GOSP 2 3
05.00 )
entering or leaving Zuluf field on Day Time (05.00 – 18.00 ) 11 Zuluf Field Service 4
entering or leaving Zuluf field on Day Time (18.00 – 05.00 ) 11 Zuluf GOSP 2 5
Safaniya Offshore
entering or leaving Safaniya Field 11 6
Producing
entering or leaving Berri field 11 Abu Ali Per 7
1 hr before Spit Buoy & when passing Spit buoy 11 West Pier 8
entering Juaymah Metering Plant, Sea Island and Juaymah
10 / 13 Ras Tanura Port Control 9
, Qatif Field
entering or leaving Qatif field 10 /13 Rastanura Port Contol 10
5 mils before passing Main Channel and after cleared 10 / 13 Rastanura Port Control 11
when leaving west pier or freighter anch. and passing RTN
13 Rastanura Port Control 12
Bn
entering or passing Jubail Channel and after cleared 67 Jubail Port Control 13