8/9/2019 singapore Oral Exam Questions and Answers for Class 1.Ksn.04june2003

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Oral Exam Questions for Class 1 (Master) – Deck 

 

Advice

When answering oral questions the candidate should bear in mind that he is now

appearing for his Master’s oral examinations, therefore he is expected to handle allsituations onboard.

He is certainly expected to know all operational functions of the vessel in relation to

cargo, maintenance, stability, etc. Even though the topic for master’s oral is wide, the

examiners in particular are concern mainly in the candidate’s knowledge on ship

master’s business, i.e. the commercial aspect; the international conventions,

regulations, codes that are in force. The master candidate should be familiar and

knowledgeable in all the above areas, and most important he should keep himself 

updated with the current international conventions and regulations that are going to be

enforced, especially on the type of vessel he is trading on.

Another important tip is to listen to the question and answer it fully. If you do notunderstand the question seek for clarification; do not assume as you might provide the

wrong answer, which would unfortunately create a wrong impression.

As a master candidate you are also expected to appear confident and give your answer 

in a clear and decisive manner. You are the company’s representative onboard; hence

what the examiners is gauging when listening to you, is whether you have the ability

to command a vessel.

The following are some of the usual questions that are asked.

1. How will you take command of a general cargo vessel?

1.1 As you can see from the question that it is totally a ship master’s business

question. The major and first portion of your answer will have to cover 

your knowledge on signing-on procedures, vessel’s registry, articles of 

agreement, port regulations in relation to port state control requirements;

any new conventions that might affect the ship; all the official

documents that the ship is required to carry in order for her to be

seaworthy.

1.2 You will also describe your company safety management systems whichhave set procedures in taking over the vessel.

1.3 After completing the commercial aspect and regulatory requirement of 

taking over, you will now request from the handing over master the

current operational status and details of the vessel’s cargo, engine and

crew. In addition, time permitting you will inspect the vessel with the

handing over master.

1.4 As master, your answers should be command type; therefore, do not go

into the details of operational matters.