COP question and answer for Department of Shipping (DOS), Bangladesh.

Q: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EFA AND MFA?

ANS: ELEMENTARY FIST AID IS THE  BASIC TREATMENT GIVEN TO THE INJURED PERSON  TO REDUCE  INJURY .

MEDICAL FIRST AID ASSISTS TO PROVIDE A MEDICATION ACCORDING TO THE  SYMPTOMS .

Q:  IN CASE OF BLEEDING WHAT IS UR ACTION?

ANS: PRESS THE INJURED SPOT WITH THE CLEAN HAND. IF CLEAN CLOTH IS AVAILABLE PLACE IT ON THE INJURED PLACE AND APPLY PRESSURE UNIT IT STOPS BLEEDING.

IF BLEEDING DOES NOT STOP RAISE THE INJURED PLACE ABOVE THE HEART LEVEL .

APPLY TOURNIQUET (A STRIP OF RUBBER OR CLOTH) PUT JUST BEFORE THE INJURY AND APPLY PRESSURE.

Q: HOW MANY KINDS OF BLEEDING?

EXTERNAL

BLEEDING

Q:H OW MANY PYROTECHNICS ON BOARD SHIP?

2=  SMOKE BUOYANT

4=ROCKET  PARACHUTE FLARE

6=HAND FLARE

Q:WHAT ARE THE MAINTENANCE  OF FIXED CARBON DI OXIDE SYSTEM ?

Monthly inspections

1. All stop valves are in the closed position;

2. All releasing controls are in the proper position and readily accessible for immediate use;

3. All discharge piping and pneumatic tubing is intact and has not been damaged.

4. All high pressure cylinders are in place and properly secured; and

5.  The alarm devices are in place and do not appear damaged.

 Annual inspections        

1. the boundaries of the protected space should be visually inspected to confirm that no modifications have been made to the enclosure that have created uncloseable openings that would render the system ineffective;

2. all storage containers should be visually inspected for any signs of damage, rust or loose mounting hardware. Cylinders that are leaking, corroded, dented or bulging should be hydro-statically retested or replaced;

3. system piping should be visually inspected to check for damage, loose supports and corrosion. Nozzles should be inspected to ensure they have not been obstructed by the storage of spare parts or a new installation of structure or machinery;

4. the manifold should be inspected to verify that all flexible discharge hoses and fittings are properly tightened;

5 YEARS MAINTENANCE:

THE SERVO CYLINDER  AND ANY REMOTE CONTROLLED STOP VALVES TO BE TESTED BY OPENING ONE PILOT CYLINDER. PRESS. TEST CARRIED OUT AT 250 BAR.

SPRING LOADED SAFETY VALVE S TO BE TESTED.

CHECK HP ALARMS WHICH OPERATES AT HIGH PRESSURE.

10 YEARS MAINTENCE:

BOTTLES TO BE INTERNALLY INSPECTED.

SYPHON TUBE OR DIP TUBE TO BE INSPECTED.

IF THE SHIP IS 20 YEARS OLD THE PRESSURE TEST TO BE CARRIED OUT AT 5 YEARS  OLD.

15 YEARS AND5 YEARS THEREAFTER:

PRESSURE TEST ALL HP PIPES, STOP VALVE STO ER , PUMP ROOM, PURIFIER ROOM , ETC. AT 190 BAR,

PRESSURE PIPES AT 80 BAR

 LOW PRESSURE PIPES AT 7 BAR

AFTER THE HYD. PRESSURE TESTING  LINES TO BE  BLOWN THROUGH BY DRY AIR.

Q: WHAT IS CIRCULAR NUMBER REGARDING FIXED CARBON DI OXIDE SYSTEM MAINTENCE ?

MSC 1318

Q: WHAT IS PSSR? WHAT IS SOCIAL RESPOSIBILITES?

ANS: PERSONAL SAFETY AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES.

NEW CONTENTS OF PSSR:

TEAM BUILDING

COMMUNICATION

RELATIONSHIP

FATIGUE CONTROL

Q:DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LIFE BOAT AND RESCUE BOAT?

LIFE BOAT	RESCUE BOAT
MINIMUM LENGTH 4.9M	LENGTH NOT LESS THAN 3.8M ,NOT MORE THAN 8.5 M
CARRYING CAPACITY DIFFERS ACCORDING TO SHIP’S CREW MEMBER.	CAPABLE OF CARRYING AT LEAST 5 PERSONS INCLUDING 1 PERSON LAY DOWN.
SPEED AT LEAST 6 KNOTS FOR 24 HRS AT CLAM SEA.	SPEED AT LEAST 6 KNOTS FOR  AT LEAST 4 HRS.

Q: REGULATION REGARDING LIFEBOAT DAVIT?

DAVIT WIRE TO BE CHANGED  EVERY AFTER  4 YEARS.

FPD MANDATORY FOR LIFEBOAT LOWERING TO PREVENTATIVE DAMAGE.

LIFE BOAT ON-LOAD RELEASE GEAR TO BE TESTED

Q:DIFFERENCE  BETWEEN AFF AND FPFF?

ANS: FPFF  RELATES TO THE PRIMARY/BASIC ORIENTATION WITH THE FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT'S TO ALL SEAFARERS .

AFF RELATES-THO MAINTENANCE,TESTING ,INSPECTION OF FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING & DRILL  TO THE MANAGEMENT LEVEL OFFICERS.

Q: WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM VALIDITY OF ANY WORK PERMIT?

ANS: MAX 8 HRS.

Q: What is MLC-2006.

Adopted in 2006 and entered into force 2013 20 August.

1. The employment, engagement or work on board a ship of any person under

the age of 16 shall be prohibited.

2. Night work of seafarers under the age of 18 shall be prohibited

The limits on hours of work or rest shall be as follows:

(a) maximum hours of work shall not exceed:

(i) 14 hours in any 24-hour period; and

(ii) 72 hours in any seven-day period;

or

(b) minimum hours of rest shall not be less than:

(i) ten hours in any 24-hour period; and

(ii) 77 hours in any seven-day period.

6. Hours of rest may be divided into no more than two periods, one of which

shall be at least six hours in length, and the interval between consecutive periods of rest

shall not exceed 14 hours.