Answers to Exercises II
Answer to Q1
Visual inspection of the hull (whether there are any damages such as holes, cracks, dents and also whether the painting is maintained in order) Checking external equipment and arrangements (Life-saving appliances, cargo hatch covers, navigation lights etc.) Checking mooring ropes and accommodation ladders etc.
Answer to Q2
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Answer to Q3
International Load Line Certificate
Answer to Q4
2], Annual Survey, until February 20, 2001
Answer to Q5
Minimum Safe Manning Document. The flag state government is to issue in accordance with the requirements of SOLAS V.
Answer to Q6
It is not complied with the document. 2nd, Mate can not be replaced with 3rd Mate. (You may detain the ship in this case. However, the navigational watch on the ship engaged on the voyage to Inchon can be maintained so that you may accept the manning arrangement for the voyage to Inchon, subject to confirmation with the flag state administration.)
Answer to Q7
It is complied with. (One person with GRO is sufficient. The requirements do not specify the number of person.)
Answer to Q8
None. (The qualification certificate for Rating issued by a contracting government is in order.)
Answer to Q9
1] The hull strength is determined in accordance with the position of the load line, so that the overloading risks excessive stress to the hull during the voyage.
2] Decrease of freeboard risks increase of sea water from the break water, possible flooding from the upper deck or damage to the hatch covers.
Answer to Q10
Absence or regular renewal of Chart, and nautical publications, the condition of radar, compass (magnetic, gyro), echo sounder and other navigational instruments, the condition of the installation of GMDSS, the condition of life-saving appliances such as lifebuoys, the condition of navigation lights, etc.
(Also Other items required by the convention.)
