Shipboard Familiarization as required by Regulation I/14 of the STCW Convention
Shipboard Familiarization as required by Regulation I/14 of the STCW Convention
The location of safety and emergency equipment differs from ship to ship. Seafarers should be familiar with their duties and all ship arrangements, installations, equipment procedures and ship characteristics that are relevant to routine or emergency duties.
Cadets should complete the following tasks or duties as soon as possible on joining the ship.
A. Watch keeping procedures and arrangements
B. Safety and emergency procedures
C. Environmental protection
A. Watch keeping procedures and arrangements:
Visit bridge, lookout post, forecastle, poop-deck, main deck and other work areas.
Understanding steering controls, telephones, telegraphs and other bridge equipment and displays.
Activate equipment to be used in routine duties, under supervision.
B. Safety and emergency procedures:
Read and demonstrate an understanding of your Company’s Fire and Safety Regulations.
Demonstrate recognition of the alarm signals for:
FIRE
EMERGENCY
ABANDON SHIP
Locate medical and first aid equipment .
Locate firefighting equipment: alarm activating points, alarm bells, extinguishers, hydrants, breathing apparatus, fire-fighter’s outfit and hoses.
Locate rocket line throwing apparatus.
Locate distress rockets, flares and other pyrotechnics.
Locate breathing apparatus and firefighter’s outfits etc.
Locate EPIRB, SART and VHF radios for use in emergency.
Locate Emergency Escape Breathing Devices (EEBDs).
Locate CO2 bottle room, release points and control valves for machinery spaces, engine room, pump rooms, cargo tanks and holds.
Locate and understand the operation of the emergency fire pump.
Discuss reasons for the prevention of “International Shore Coupling”.
Demonstrate the significance and contents of ‘Fire Control Plan’, describe how to keep the Fire Control Plan updated at all times.
C. Environmental protection:
Understudy the procedure for handling garbage, rubbish and other wastes.
Understudy the use of garbage compactor or other equipment as appropriate.
Understanding the use of Anti-Pollution equipment and chemicals.