QUALIFICATION EXAM MASTER MODULE

Candidate: Joško Perić

1. Define:

Displacement, gross and net tonnage, freeboard, Plimsoll mark, FWA - fresh water allowance, DWA - dock
water allowance.

-Displacement or displacement tonnage is the weight of water that a ship pushes aside when it is floating, which in
turn is the weight of a ship (and its contents). It is usually applied to naval vessels rather than commercial ones,
and is measured when the ship's fuel tanks are full and all stores are aboard.
-Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT) is the volume of space within the hull and enclosed space above the deck of
a merchant ship which are available for cargo, stores, fuel, passengers and crew. Description: Gross
Registered Tonnages are actually measurements of cubic capacity.
-Net tonnage (often abbreviated as NT, N.T. or nt) is a dimensionless index calculated from the total
moulded volume of the ship's cargo spaces by using a mathematical formula. ... Net tonnage is used to
calculate the port duties and should not be taken as less than 30 per cent of the ship's gross tonnage.
-Plimsoll line is a marking on a ship's side showing the limit of legal submersion when loaded with cargo under
various sea conditions.
-Fresh Water Allowance (FWA) is the number of millimetres by which the mean draught changes when a ship
passes from salt water to fresh water, or vice-versa, when the ship is loaded to the Summer
displacement.
-The Dock Water Allowance (DWA) of a ship is the number of millimetres by which the mean draught
changes when a ship passes from salt water to dock water, or vice-versa, when the ship is loaded to the
Summer displacement.

2. What information’s can be found in hydrostatic tables of a yacht / boat (stability booklet)?

STABILITY BOOKLET CONTENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS Hydrostatic curves or tables, cross curves of stability for
ranges of displacement and trim anticipated in normal operations. ... Information on loading restrictions, such as Max
KG or Minimum GM Curve that can be used to determine compliance with stability criteria.

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3. What elements can be read from the GZ curve of static stability of the ship / yacht?

The maximum ordinate of the curve multiplied by the displacement gives the largest steady heeling moment the ship
can withstand without capsizing. ... The range of angle over which GZ is positive is termed the range of stability.

4. Ship with displacement D = 567t, metacentric height MG (GM) = 1.28 m loaded weight has caused ship to
tilt to the right side by angle 1.59°. At what distance from the center line should the weight of 175 kg be loaded
for to ship come in an upright position?

5. What would be the final aft and forward draught for vessel D = 530 t, LBP = 21 m, M LG = 10.9 m when we
shift weight of 80kg from aft to forward bow for distance of 8m. Center of floatation is -2 m aft from ships
centre, Draft forward before shifting 7.20 m aft 8.12 m.

6. Ship with displacement D = 565 t, KG = 2.90 m, XG = 9.89 m TCG = 0.03 m on starboard side. Calculate
new KG1 if cargo of 0.1 t is lowered from Kg before = 8.6 m at Kg after = 3.3 m. Calculate new XG2 if cargo
of 0.08 t is moved from Xg before = 9.26 m to Xg after 7.02 m. Calculate new TCG if the cargo of 96 kg is
moved from TCg before = 0.5 m starboard to TCg = 1.9 m port.
KG1=2,89907m XG2=9,889683m TCG=
7. Ship with displacement D = 500 t, KG = 2.10 m, XG = 9.09 m TCG = 0.09 m on starboard side. Calculate
new KG1 if cargo of 0.3 t is lowered from Kg before = 7.6 m at Kg after = 2.1 m. Calculate new XG2 if cargo
of 0.1 t is moved from Xg before = 8.1 m to Xg after = 7.02 m. Calculate new TCG if the cargo of 0.2 t is
moved from TCg before = 1.5 m starboard to TCg = 0.9 m port.
KG1= 2.0967m XG2=9.089884 TCG1=

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8. Calculate mass of fuel and ballast in tanks and free surface moment in tm for partially full tanks filled
according to given data:

BALLAST TANK Capacity (m3) Free surface moment of

Density = 1.025 t/m3 100% inertia (m4)
Double Ballast tank #1 P 35.6 1045
Double Ballast tank #1 S 35.6 1045
Double Ballast tank #2 P 40.8 220
Double Ballast tank #2 S 40.8 220

FUEL TANKS
Capacity (m3)
The density of HF = 0.9 t / m3 Free surface moment of inertia (m4)
98%
The density DO = 0.891 t / m3
HF Tank # 1 100.8 40
HF Tank # 1 100.9 40
DO tank # 2 P 105.0 90
DO tank # 2 S 107.0 90

BALLAST TANKS Tank OCCUPANCY (%)

Double Ballast Tank # 1 67.3%
Double Ballast Tank # 1 56.8%
Double Ballast Tank # 2 P 20.8%
Double Ballast Tank # 2 S 30.0%
FUEL TANKS
HF Tank # 1 86.7%
HF Tank # 1 90.4%
DO tank # 2 P 75.6%
DO tank # 2 S 81.0%

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9. Who is responsible for the incidents at the open seas, and who is in the territorial sea?

At open seas responsibility for dealing with offences rests with flag state.

In teritorial waters(12NM from coast) flag state laws apply concurrently with coastal state laws.

10. Who performs the inspection of foreign ships in ports and on what conditions may / must carry out control
and which covers control?

Port state control is making inspection in national ports. -

condition of the ship
-ships equipment
-manning
-operations

11. What documents yacht must have?

-Customs declaration(arrival and departure), General declaration(IMO FAL form1), Ship"s stores declaration(IMO
FAL form 3), Crews effects declaration(IMO FAL form 4), Crews list(IMO FAL form 5), Passenger list(IMO FAL form
6), IMO Facilitation (www.imo.org), Certificate of registry, Ships radio licence, Ships log and itinerary, for EU boats
proof of VAT status, Insurance valid for cruising area, ITC, ILCC, Stability booklets, COCs crew, IOPP, ISPP, IAPP,
Oil Garbage record book, SOPEP, Garbage managment plan...

12. How is risk assessment carried out by the yacht / boat representative (SHIP RISK PROFILE)?

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13. What are the duties and powers of inspectors carrying out inspections?

14. Chapters of SOLAS?

I-General Provisions, II.1-Construction, II.2-Fire protection, III-LIfe-saving appliances and arrangments,

IV-Radiocommunications, V-Safety and navigation, VI-Carriage of Cargoes, VII-Carriage of dangerous goods, VIII-
Nuclear ships, IX-Managment of safe operations of the ships, X-Safety measures for high-speed craft, XI.1-Special
measures to enhance maritime safety, XI.2-Special measures to enhance maritime security, XII-Additional safety
measures for bulk carriers, XIII-Verification of compliance, XIV-Safety measures for ships operationg in polar waters

15. International conventions and regulations (codes) relating to commercial yachts?

International conventions: COLREG, SOLAS, STCW, MARPOL, TONNAGE, LOADLINE, SAR.

National regulations, Port state regulations, Classification society regulations.

16. What is the role of the Maritime Agent, and powers does it have?

He is a link between ship and maritime authorities in administrative matters, and he is able to promptly
resolve the most varied needs arising from the ships, passangers and theri journey like arranging berths
and bunkering, customs clearance...

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17. How often must boat / yacht carry out technical checks, including, checks in dry dock?

Depending to the flag and purpose of yacht it varies from 1 to 5 years

18. Types of insurance in maritime industry?

-Hull
-Cargo
-Freight
-Liability

19. Types of damage / loss in shipping?

-Total loss(Actual totoal loss, Constructive total loss)

-Partial loss(Particular average, General average)

20. Rescuing of the cargo, ship and people at the open sea?

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21. The content of the ship security plan (SSP)?

22. The levels of security?

Level 1, normal; the level at which ships and port facilities normally operate;
Level 2, heightened; the level applying for as long as there is a heightened risk of a security incident;
Level 3, exceptional the level applying for the period of time when there is the probable or imminent risk of a
security incident

23. Mandatory lifesaving equipment on yachts?

Life vests, life rafts, flares, rockets with parachute, smoke signals, termal suits, first aid kit...

24. MARPOL Convention, who is obliged to respect its laws, and what is covered by each section (Annexes)?

All ships above 400 GT

Annex:
I-OIL
II-CHEMICALS
III-DANGEROUS GOODS(packed)
IV-SEWAGE
V-GARBAGE
VI-AIR POLUTION
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25. What is SOPEP and who must have it, content?

Shipboard Oil pollution Emergency Plan: Ship indetification, table of contents, record of changes,
Preamble, Reporting requiraments, Steps to control discharges, National and local coordination

26. Types of rental (lease) of the boat / yacht?

Bareboat and crewed charter

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 27. Example PASSAGE PLAN for a trip longer than two days, the distance travelled more than 100 Nm, with
foreign national’s passengers on board a yacht.

Prepare and present at least 7 working days prior course start date for approval:
- Boat / yacht (features)
- The necessary paperwork and documentation to get underway, contact with Maritime Agent
- Draft at the beginning and end of the journey
- The average speed for the voyage from waypoint to waypoint
- ETD ETA and the meteorological conditions with spare routes in the case of contingencies
- Port of departure and arrival
- Weather during the trip
- Distances, courses compass and true, turning points, the coordinates of the position
- Pilot Instructions for navigation area
- Calculations of levels of water (tides) for ports and anchorages planned
- Security port (protective)
- Schedule watchkeeping and master standing orders
- List of equipment and control list for yacht
- Minutes of the introduction of the safety meetings with crew and passengers
- Record of the performed exercises before leaving
- and everything else that you consider relevant to the itinerary.

Passage plan for MY Uniesse 70 "Mondo Cane" LOA:21.73 BEAM:5.2m GT69.70 Draft:1.75m Cruising speed 12kts Consumption 60l/h
CREW: MASTER, FIRST MATE, DECKHAND
PASSANGERS: RUSSIAN NAME SERGEY AND JULIA MOLOSKOW, AMERICAN NAME JOHN AND LISA GATES
Crew and passangers are introduced with safety measures, position of life saving apliances, muster station and protocol in case of emergency.
Yacht was inspected by Master before trip and she is in good shape, machinery is operational and in full order.

Leg 1: Sarande-Albania to Marina Gouvia-Corfu-Greece 14.7NM

01.05.2019 WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE GOOD AND STABLE
All documents are up to date; sailing permit, insurance, crew list made in Albania on customs clearance, vhf radio licence, crew coc's are up to date, passports ...
ETD: 12:00 Local time(UTC+1) Duration:1:15h ETA:14:15 Local time(UTC+2) MASTER on watch trough voyage
WPT 1 - 39°51.798'N 020°0.337'E COG:197.2° 6.5NM 0.1NM BEARING 281° RED BOUY FL R 2S
WPT 2 - 39°45.568'N 019°57.883'E COG:219° 7.4NM 0.7NM BEARING 344° IF SERPA BYBQ(3) 10S
WPT 3 - 39°39.821'N 019°51.818'E COG:233.5° 0.4NM 0.1NM BEARING 297° PT VRAKHOS FOUSTANOPIDHIMA
MARINA GOUVIA VHF 69 Open 24 hours, Agent Costas waiting on arrival to make customs clearance.
Leg 2: Marina Gouvia-Corfu-Greece to Santa Maria di Leuca-Italy 86NM
02.05.2019 WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE GOOD AND STABLE
ETD:06:00Local time(UTC+2) Duration:7:05h ETA:12:05 Local Time(UTC+1)
WPT 1 - 39°39.910'N 019°51.915'E 8.5 NM COG:038° 0.2NM BEARING 248° PT VRAKHOS FOUSTANOPIDHIMA MASTER ON WATCH
WPT 2 - 39°46.410'N 019°58.487'E 2.8 NM COG:317° 0.7NM BEARING 257° IF SERPA BYBQ(3) 10S MASTER ON WATCH
WPT 3 - 39°48.491'N 019°56.007'E 4.8 NM COG:297.4° 1.5NM BEARING 154° A. PSAROMYTA FL G 3S 4M MASTER ON WATCH
WPT 4 - 39°50.592'N 019°50.742'E 19.3 NM COG:264.3° 1.2NM BEARING 176° A. AG. AIKATERINI FL10S 6M MASTER ON WATCH
WPT 5 - 39°48.680'N 019°26.058'E 50 NM COG:268.5° 1.8NM BEARING 330° RED LIGHT RQR 1S CYLINDER ON TOP FIRST MATE ON WATCH
WPT 6 - 39°47.421'N 019°21.400'E ARRIVAL 0.2 NM BEARING 017° GREEN LIGHT SANTA MARIA DI LEUCA MASTER ON WATCH
PORTO TURISTICO MARINA DI LEUCA VHF 12
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