SYLLABUS ORALS 2nd MATE F.G & NCV

 

ORALS  - SECOND MATE F.G. AND ALSO  OFFICER IN CHARGE OF A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH ON SHIPS OF 500 GT OR MORE ENGAGED ON NEAR COASTAL VOYAGES N.W.K.O (NCV)

Function-I :   Navigation

1)      Plan and conduct a passage and determine position:- Ability to use Celestial & Terrestrial objects, landmarks and Aids to navigation to determine position, to appreciate & allow for effect of current, tide and wind to use & maintain various chants and publications (mainly published by Indian Hydrographic Department and applicable to NCV area), Ability to correctly use Nav-Aids e.g. Echo sounders, Compasses (Gyro & Magnetic), Steering Control systems along with their adjustments etc. Ability to make use and obtain Meteorological information.

2)      To maintain a safe Navigational Watch:- Knowledge of content, application and intent of the anti COLEREG. Taking/Handing over & maintaining bridge watch and look out procedures

3)      Respond to Emergencies:- Precaution and safety of personnel, initial assessment of damage and control in case of fire, collision, stranding etc,. Making of emergency muster card and conduct of drills. Response to distress alerts at sea. Knowledge of factors affecting safe manoeuvring and handling (draught & shallows etc.).Familiarity with manoeuvring characteristics (including stopping distance and turning ability) of vessels several upon and their optimum uses.

Function-II:  Cargo handling and stowage

1)      Monitoring Loading, Discharging, stowage and care during Passage:- Knowledge of safe handling, stowage and securing of cargos including dangerous ,hazardous and harmful substances and their effect on life, environment and vessel.

2)      Working knowledge of main cargo:- Lifting Applications (Derricks, heavy lifts and cranes etc.) care during cargo watches and handling/taking over procedures during cargo work including ballasting/de-ballasting operations

Function-III:  Controlling Ship Operation

1)      Compliance with Pollution Prevention Requirements:- Knowledge of precaution to prevent air & sea pollution, knowledge of pollution prevention rules &  regulations, anti-pollution procedure and associated equipment.

2)      Maintain Sea Worthiness of the ship:- Working knowledge and application of stability, understanding of basic, action to be taken in case of partial loss of instinct buoyancy, understanding of fundamental principles of water tight integrity, knowledge of principal structural member of a ship and proper names for the various ports. Stress curves, Trim table,

3)      Prevent Control and Fight Fires On Board: - Knowledge of fire prevention, ability to organize fire drills, knowledge of fire fighting system and their maintenance, actions to be taken in the event of out break of fire including oil fires.

4)      Operate Life Saving Appliances:- Ability to organize abandon ship drill and knowledge of operation of survival craft and their associated equipment including Life Saving Appliances and Life support apparatuses.

5)      Apply Medical Aid Onboard: - Practical application of Medical Guide and advise by Radio including, ability to take effective Life saving action in case of on board emergencies. Maintenance of Medicine Chest.

6)      Monitor compliance with legislative requirement:- Basic working knowledge of main IMO convention, Indian Merchant Shipping Act 1958 and M/M.S notices and other circulars (issued by D.G.S and various recognized forums)

I MISS MY SAILOR

It's hard enough to say good-bye,
And to know that time will crawl and NOT quickly fly.

Falling asleep every night without you here,
With nothing to comfort me and dry my tears.

Gripping my pillow and longing for your touch,
And crying to your picture, "I miss you so much."

Bad dreams they wake me in the middle of the night,
And I turn to lay my head, on your chest full of might.

Only to find that you still aren't yet home,
My Sailor's not here to hold me, and keep me safe and warm.

But your pillow still smells of your sweet loving scent,
And I've held it closely since the day that you went.

The phone rings and I pray your voice I hear,
My heart skips a beat, it almost feels like you're near.

I cherish every phone call as if it were our last,
Reminiscing the good times and longing for the past.

The past when you were home with me, and the time we spent together,
Dreaming of your warmth and love and knowing we'll last forever.

Remembering the romantic times and yearning for your kiss,
But holding you so close at night, is what I most miss.

Living life with half my heart, you see is my biggest fear,
For you have the other half, so please hold it close and dear.

So don't try to be brave if rough times come ahead,
For if I ever lose you there'd be no life for me to live.

For you have my heart and forever always will,
There's an emptiness inside me that only you can fill.

So don't keep me waiting for this seems like and eternity,
Please come home safe my sailor and together again we'll be

2nd mates syllabus changed from 15th dec 2010

Training Circular No. 12 of 2010
No: TR/CIR/6(1)/2010
Dated: 07.10.2010
Subject : Guidelines – Second Mate (FG) Course.
Maritime safety and efficiency is of utmost concern to the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), the constituted authority of the Government of India for all maritime affairs.
In view of the 2010 amendments to STCW 78, the syllabus for the Second Mates (FG) course has been revised. . The revision has been carried out by the DGS in consultation with the training institutes and employers (shipowners and manning agencies). Draft guidelines were displayed on the website of the DGS and comments invited from interested parties, regardless of the position or office held.
Meetings of interested parties were held and modification made to the draft guidelines. In keeping with Government policy, the guidelines have been made in as transparent manner as practicable. The final guidelines for Second Mate (FG) Course is attached herewith.
It is expected that training institute would follow these guidelines in letter and spirit.
The above guidelines shall come into force on commencement of the Second Mate (FG) course from 15.12.2010.
This issues with the approval of the Director General of Shipping and ex-officio Addl. Secretary to the Government of India.
Sd/-
[Samual Darse]
Dy. Director General of Shipping

I Sailed On Half A Ship

I Sailed on Half a Ship

I sailed on half a ship
on half the seven seas,
propelled by half a sail
that blew in half a breeze.
I climbed on half a mast
and sighted half a whale
that rose on half a mighty wave
and flourished half a tail.
Each day, with half a hook
and half a rod and reel,
I landed half a fish
that served as half a meal.
I ate off half a plate,
I drank from half a glass,
then mopped up half the starboard deck
and polished half the brass.
When half a year had passed,
as told by half a clock,
I entered half a port
and berthed at half a dock.
Since half my aunts were there
and half my uncles too,
I told them half this half-baked tale
that's half entirely true.

Jack Prelutsky,