ANNEX II 

SECOND MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP
(OFFICER IN-CHARGE OF A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH)

EXAMINATION STRUCTURE

 

 

Function: Navigation at the operational level

Marks

Pass

Mode

Time

1

Coastal & Terrestrial Navigation

200

140

Written

3 Hrs

2

Celestial Navigation (P.O.N. and Practical Navigation)

200

140

Written

3 Hrs

3

Meteorology

100

50

Written

2 Hrs

4

Bridge Watchkeeping and Emergencies (Bridge Equipment, Watchkeeping, Emergency Procedures and Ship Manoeuvring)

200

100

Written

3 Hrs

5

Communication

100

90

Visual

and Oral

1 Hour

6

Radar Observer Simulator Course

 

 

Modular

2 Weeks

7

ARPA Simulator Course

 

 

Modular

1 Week

8

Orals for Navigation Function only after completing 1 to 7 above

 

 

Oral

 

 

 

Function: Cargo Handling & Stowage at the

                 operational level

Marks

Pass

Mode

Time

1

Cargo Handling & Stowage

200

120

Written

3 Hrs

2

Orals for Cargo Handling & Stowage Function only after completing 1 above

 

 

Oral

 

 

 

Function: Ship operation & care of personnel at

                 the operational level

Marks

Pass

Mode

Time

1

Ship Construction, Stability, Ship Safety and Environmental Protection

200

120

Written

3 Hrs

2

Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities (PSSR)

{If not already done earlier}

 

 

Modular

3 Days

3

Proficiency in survival craft & rescue boats

 

 

Modular

1 Week

4

Advanced Fire Fighting

 

 

Modular

1 Week

5

Medical First Aid

 

 

Modular

1 Week

6

Orals for Ship Operation & Ship Personnel Care Function only after completing 1 to 5 above

 

 

Oral

 

 

 

Function: Radio Communication

Marks

Pass

Mode

Time

1

GMDSS - GOC

 

 

Modular

2 Weeks