【文章內容簡介】 with acpaniment of the relieved the 3/O, I shall have an inspection of those items the 3/O is responsible for. I shall discuss immediately with the master on any unsatisfactory conditions, including equipment malfunctions. I shall also take over all the documents the 2/O shall take care of. Lastly, I shall prepare for getting underway. I shall test the draft of the vessel and report the result to the C/O. A good handover with the relieved 3/O is the very important thing for me. 20. Please tell some parts of a lifeboat in English. For instance, manrope, oars, ration, securing gears, launch tracks, slip gear, sea anchor, sea plug, davit, medicine, axe, provisions, rat guards, lifejackets, lifejacket lights, lifebuoys, thermal protector, radar reflector, bailer, hatchets, sponges, lifeboat oil lamps, inflatable life jacket, immersion suit, matches, lifesaving signal, survival manual, waterproof electric torch, boathooks, and so on. 21. If ship collision happens when you are on duty, what procedure should you follow up? Firstly, I shall sound the alarm for emergency。 Secondly, I shall inform the master immediately。 Thirdly, I shall inform the engine room and prepare engine standby。 Fourthly, I shall sound the tanks including ballasting tanks and oil tanks。 Fifthly, I shall, at the discretion of the master, report to the head office of ship owner, management pany and charter at the discretion of the master. Lastly, I shall report to the relative department and coastal countries at the discretion of the master. 22. When should a turnover/handover watch be deferred or postponed? Usually, under the following situations, the turnover can be deferred or even postponed: (1) If the officer on watch has reason to believe that the relieving officer is obviously not able to carry out his duties effectively。 (2) when bridge maneuver is taking place, turnover of watch must be deferred until the action is pleted and the ship is in a safe condition for the relief of the watch to take place. (3) Other critical situations in which the master or Officers concerned believes the handover can not be done immediately. 23. Under what conditions should you as officer on watch change the ship39。s speed? The OOW should not hesitate to use engine to change the sped of the ship. He should change the ship s speed on the following circumstances: (l) when the ship meets restricted visibility。 (2) when the ship is in traffic density area。 (3) when the ship is in crossing situation or in close quarter situation. 24. What actions should be taken when restricted visibility is encountered or expected? (1) Call or notify the master。 (2) Switch on the navigational lights。 (3) Switch on and sound fog signals。 (4) Switch on ARPA and Radar。 (5) Shift to manual steering for maneuver。 (6) post additional lookout。 (7) Inform and advise engine room for any emergency maneuvers. 25. What precautionary measures are to be done 12 hours before arrival at or departure from any port? I shall test the following before entering or getting underway: (1) Primary and secondary steering gear: (2) Internal control munications and control alarm。 (3) Standby and emergency generator。 (4) storage batteries for emergency lighting. (5) Main propulsion ahead and astern. 26. What should you do in case of steering failure? When there is a steering failure, I shall report to the master immediately, so that he may take whatever actions are required. At the same time, provided no further incidents occur, hoist the signals for a vessel not under mand. At the same time, inform the engine room and determine the time necessary for repairs, if possible, so that the necessary preparations can be made on the bridge. 27. When is great circle sailing most advantageous? Explain briefly. The shortest distance between two meridians is the arc of the great circle contained between these two points. The advantages obtained from the use of the great circle sailing are greatest in high latitudes, where, there is a large difference of longitude between the points of departure and destination. 28. If a man is overboard, what actions should you take immediately? I shall throw him a lifebuoy, inform the engine room, change sailing course, make engine full astern and steer towards him. Before he is picked up from the water, medical serve is prepared in case he is found to be injured. 29. How do you know how many persons a lifeboat is allowed to ca