航海英语听力与会话口述题答案

第一章公共英语口述题1 please say something about your hometown.a)The geographical position, population, and features of your hometown.b) The environment and customs of your hometown.c) The specialties of your hometown.My hometown is Dalian City. it is a beautiful city. There is about 5 millions people living in the city. There many factories in the city Such as locomotive plant, shipyard, chemical, plant, etc. Dalian situated in the Liaodong peninsula, facing the Bohai sea. Its environment is very beautiful. Urban traffic system is very efficient and convenient. There are many grass fields everywhere. And there is little bare ground. The sky is blue and the sea is clear. Dalian is a famous tourist city. There are many famous tourist spots attracting many tourists every year.2 please say something about yourself.a)Your name,age,rank,working experiences,hobbies.b) Your daily work.c) Your spare time activities.My name is +++ . I am ++ years old. I am a chief officer. I have ten years experience on board ship. I have been a chief officer for three years. I am interested in playing football.I am not good at it. But I like to play it. I also enjoy watching football game. It makes me exciting.My daily work includes watching keeping from 0400 to 0800 hours and 1600 to 2000 hours. The management of deck department. Daily safety and sanitary inspection. Store and spare parts management. Stowage plan making and supervision of the loading and unloading process. In spare time I usually read books and listen to music.3 please say something about your family.a) Members of your family.b) Their occupations.c) Their hobbies and characteristics.My family is happy family. There are three people in my family. My wife, a love son and I. my wife is a teacher in a middle school. My son is a pupil in a primary. School. He is in grade tow class three. He is a clever boy.My wife like her work very much. In her spare time she reading books or listen to music. My son enjoy playing piano after finishing his home works4 your favorite port you have called at.a) A simple instruction of the port.b) Reasons why you like it.c) Anything special about it.There are many port in china. I have called at many of them. Dalian port is my favorite port I have called at. Dalian port is situated in the Liaodong peninsula. Facing to the Bohai sea. It is a modernized port there are many modernized port facilities. Including deep water berths and cargo loading equipments, it can accept various large and ultra large vessels. It is sure that Dalian port will become the most important port in the northeast of china. Dalian pot can accept large container vessels. It also becomes an important container port.5 please say something about your responsibilities on board.a) Your position on board.b) Your daily work on board.c) Your duties on board.I am a chief officer on board.My daily work is watch keeping from 0400 to 0800 hours and 1600 to 2000 hours. Daily inspection of safety and sanitary.I am responsible for the management of deck department, the management of the blastwater ,the management of cargo ,Stowage of cargo ,the management of garbage etc.第二章进出港业务口述题1 say something about how to apply for radio pratique.When applying for pratique. The vessel should supply the ship’s particular and voyage briefs. Such as the name of the vessel and expected date and hour of her arrival; number of crew on board; crewmembers’ health condition and ship’s sanitary condition at present. State that there are no quarantinable disease has been found on the vessel. And all the crew are in good health.Some certificate relating to quarantine inspection are:(1) maritime health declaration ; crew list;(2) declaration certificate;(3) clearance from the last port;(4) international certificate of vaccination2 describe the requirement on ship’s certificates and papers which need to be carried on board.Major certificate;(1) cargo ship safety construction certificate(2) cargo ship safety equipment certificate(3) cargo ship safety radiotelegraphy certificate(4) cargo ship safety radiotelephony certificate(5) the international convention on load line, 1966 These certificates should be valid and kept on board.3 describe the shipboard customs formalities.(1) ask the captain to fill out the customs declaration form(2) check the crew list and personal effects list(3) to check the customs allowances of cigarettes and spirits(4) check the cargo documents.(5) seal ship’s boned store4 describe the shipboard immigration formalities.(1) check the crew list . the crew’s passport and the seaman’s book(2) to issue shore passes(3) check the passenger’s list and passports(4) check is there any stowaway on board5 describe the shipboard quarantine formalities(1) check the bill of health and inoculation papers(2) check the vaccination list and the yellow book(3) check the sanitary condition(4) inquire is there any epidemic in the last port of call(5) check the de-ratting certificate and rat guard mounted第三章靠离和锚泊业务口述题1 Describe the responsibilities as a watch officer while the ship is at anchor.a) Regular operations for anchor watch.b) Emergency handling in case of dragging.c) Conclusion.(1) check anchor position frequently(2) pay atten tion to the vessel’s surrounding and othervessel’s condition in the vicinity(3) pay attention to the weather condition(4) in case of dragging, inform the master and stand by engine, and let go the other anchor. carry out emergency measures(5) in a word, a watch officer should keep sharp look out while the ship is at anchor.2 describe the proper way of using VHF.a) How to operate VHF set proper.b) General rules of using VHF.c) Rules of using VHF Channel 16.(1) when using a VHF set, switch on the power, select channel and turn up the volume. Then you want to transmit, press the transmitting button and speak.(2) according to the rules, we should keep listening watch in channel 16 at all times.(3) avoid non-essential transmissions(4) distress calls or messages have absolute priority overall other communication.(5) according to the rules,VHF channel 16 is only to be usedfor calling in cases of distress, safety and urgency.3 describe the procedure before arrived at a port.a) preparations from the bridge.b) preparations from the engine room.c) preparations from the deck.Bridge:Before arriving at a port ,the bridge shall change the auto pilot to manual steering and shall always keep VHF contact with the port radio.Engine room:For the engine room, oil shall be changed and the engine shall be put on standbyDeck:The deck department shall prepare the mooring lines.4 describe the procedure before leaving a port.a) preparations from the bridge.b) preparations fron the engine room.c) preparations from the deck.Bridge:Before leaving a port, the bridge shall turn on all the navigational equipment, check them in order, test the steering and the engine with the engine room, and record into logbook, and report to the port authority to be ready to leave berth.Engine room:For the engine room, the engine shall be put on standby, and check equipments are in order.Deck:The deck department shall check the deck equipment in order, and the crews at station.5 describe the procedure of pilotage.a) The general procedures for pilot request.b) The preparations for receiving the pilot.c) The general rules for pilotage.(1) apply for a pilot by agent, tell the pilot stationship’s particulars(2) preparations: before the pilot onboard , assign aofficer responsible for receiving the pilot , get thepilot ladder ready. Have a heaving line , lifebouy atthe pilot ladder and put lights on night.(3) after the pilot arrives on board : hoist the flag H ,themaster shall provide the pilot to the pilot and exchangethe pilot information with the pilot.The pilotage is mandatory for some ports, but some are not.第四章装卸作业口述题1 describe the procedures of carrying dangerous cargo on board.a) The acquisition of information about the dangerous cargo.b) Precautions on loading and discharging.c) Maintenance during the voyage.The information of the dangerous cargo should be provide by the shipper. The information includes the followings:(1)packing, classes and UN No.(2) tons to be loaded(3) country of production and country of destination(4) notice on loading, care on board and dischargingWhen loading and discharging ,precaution should be taken.2 describe the precautions before entering an enclosed space.a) The potential dangers in an enclosed space.b) The normal procedures.c) The important precautions.There maybe filled with dangerous gas in an enclosed space.The gas isliable to cause explosion or harmful to the persons enteringit if he de nottake safety measures. The normal procedures for entering an enclosed space is first to ventilate the space and put on protective clothing and breathing apparatus.3 describe the procedure of cargo stowage .a) The acquisition of information about the cargo to becarried.b) The principles and considerations on navigation safety.c) The modification of stowage plan.First the cargo list should be available and complete.Secondly, the cargo should be properly distributed the weight of cargo on board. The chief officer should prepare a proper loading plan to insure cargo are evenly loaded on board and a proper discharging plan to insure cargo are evenly loaded on board after parts of cargo discharged.The cargo stowage plan should be modified if necessary.4 describe the action to be taken in case of an oil spill onboard.a) The initial responses.b) The actions following up according to the SOREP onboard.c) The precautions to be taken.In case of an oil spill on board, actions should be taken according to the SOPEP. Sent out oil spill signals to muster the oil clearance team to fight against the spillage. Report the spillage to the local pollution control5 describe how to ensure a proper stowage for general cargo.a) General factors to be taken into account in cargo stowage.b) Special considerations for cargo stowage.(1) distribute the weight of cargo holds in proportion withtheir capacities(2) select goods for each hold according to their separationrequirements and the hold’s configuration(3) check the ship’s stability and strength(4) ensure the position of G below the position M for any stateof loading第五章航行口述题1.Describe the duties of watch-keeping when underway.a)General rules as to watch-keeping.b)Items to be checked and monitored at each watch.c)Special attention for bridge watch-keeping.General rules:(1) OOW should always be on the bridge and keep a proper looking at all times.(2) Regulate ship’s course , speed and supervise the safe navigation of the vessel . Fix the vessel’s position and plot CPA , course and speed of all closing vessel. Take actions to avoid collision.(3) Obey all written and spoken orders of the master and standing orders.(4) OOW must immediately call the master at any time the vessel appears to be standing into danger and in various other situations.The following items should be checked and monitored:Steaming plan; required course, speed and way points; ship’s present position; course to steered; track to be made good; potential hazards to navigation.Special attention should be paid to the low visibility procedure, safety of the vessel and pollution prevention.2.Describe the bridge shift change.a) The conditions which must be satisfied before taking overa bridge watch.b) The procedures for shift change.c) Special attention for shift change.taking over a bridge watch, the relieving office should become familiar with the navigational situation. It includes:(1)The operational condition of all navigational andsafety equipment;(2)Errors of gyro and magnetic compasses;(3)The movement of vessels in the vicinity;(4)Conditions and hazards likely to be encountered duringthe watch ;(5)The possible effects of heel, trim, water density andsquat on under-keel clearance.The relieving officer had personally satisfied himself regarding:(1)Standing orders and other special instructions relatingto the navigation of the vessel;(2)The position, course, speed and draft of the vessel;(3)Prevailing and predicted tides, currents, weather,visibility and the effect of these factors upon courseand speed.watch officer must relieve the watch on time, reporting to the bridge early enough. The relieving officer must confirm the ship’s present position and review pertinent charts and publication; discuss the navigational situation with the officer on watch.at the time the officer of the watch is to be relieved, a maneuver of other action to avoid any hazard is taking place, the relief of the officer should be deferred until such action is completed.The officer of the watch should not hand over the watch to the relieving officer if he has any reason to believe that the latter is under any disability which would preclude him from carrying out his duties effectively.3.Describe the differences between navigating in a narrow channel and in a traffic separation scheme.a)The rules in navigating in a narrow channel.b)The rules in navigating in a traffic separation scheme.c)The major differences in terms of technical navigation.The rules navigating in a narrow channel:(1) Keeping as near to the outer limit of the channel whichlies on her starboard side as safe and practicable.(2) Overtaking can take place only if the vessel to beovertaken has to take action to permit safe passing.(3) Vessel nearing a bend or an area of a narrow channelshall navigate with particular alertness and cautionand sound appropriate signal.(4) Any vessel should, if the circumstances of the caseadmit, avoid anchoring in a narrow channel.The rules navigating in a traffic separation scheme:(1) Vessel using a TSS shall proceed in the appropriatetraffic lane in the general direction of traffic flowfor that lane.(2) So far as practicable keep clear of a trafficseparation line or separation zone.(3) Normally join or leave a traffic lane at thetermination of the lane, but when joining or leavingfrom either side shall do so at as small an angle tothe general direction of traffic flow as practicable.(4) A vessel shall so far as practicable avoid crossingtraffic lane but if obliged to do so shall cross on aheading as nearly as practicable at right angles togeneral direction of traffic flow.(5) A vessel shall so far as practicable avoid anchoringin a TSS or in areas near its terminations.The rules of TSS is adopted by IMO and recommended to all vessels and does not relieve any vessel of her obligation under any other rules.4.Describe advantages of various tools or technologies for proper lookout.a)The features of radar observation.b)The advantages of visual lookout.c)The correct uses of various tools for technologies. Radar is an aid to navigation. It presents only an instantaneous status with limit ability to record historicallypast status. It cannot predict anything, especially the maneuvering intent of targets being displayed. There are some limitations of radar since its accuracy is depended on many factors.Visual lookout has the advantages of real and accuracy. Under good visibility conditions, visual lookout can get the maneuvering intent of other vessel.Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper lookout by sight, hearing, radar as well as by all available means.5.Describe the preparations to be done by the deck department prior to arrival.a)General introductions of the responsibilities of DeckDepartment in pre-arrival situation.b)Preparations to be done prior to arrival.Prior to arrival, the responsibilities of the deck department is to getready all preparations for entering the port, preparation for port entry, customs, quarantine, immigration inspection formality, preparations for loading or unloading.Preparation to be done:(1) ETA sent to pilot station and agent, complete the pilot card.(2) get the port information.(3) prepare large-scale charts.(4) get flag and light signals ready.(5) test the navigation equipment and deck equipment,test the steering gear, manual gearing , standby engine ,prepare the mooring line, etc .第六章修船与船体保养口述题1 describe the formalities before carrying out a ship’s repair.a) The necessity of carrying out a ship’s repair.b) The formalities before a ship’s repair begins.c) Special attention paid to the repair.After definite time of sailing, the ship hull, equipments may be rusted, worn out, and defects appeared. These may affect the ship’s function, efficiency and safety. So it is required to carry out ship’s repair. During the repair time, special attention should be given to fire protection and safety.2 describe the procedures of carrying out hull maintenance.a) The preparations before carrying out hull maintenance.b) The contents of hull maintenance.Preparation:(1) determine the items to be repair and write up repair list(2) get the repair materials ready for cleaning, de-rustingand paintingContents:(1) the bottom are to be cleaned with high pressure fresh water(2) the rust area to be sand-blasted and patched with tow coatsof bottom ,Primer on the bare metal surface(3) then paint the whole area tow times(4) part of the stern to be applied with anti-galvanic paint3 describe the procedures of carrying out an overhaul fornavigation aid.a) The necessity of carrying out overhaul of navigation aids.b) The contents of the overhaul.c) The cautions to be taken.(1) the clearance of rudder bearings to be measured and recordto be hand over to chief officer(2) the anchor and chains to be sand-blasted and applied twocoats of bituminous solution(3) the radar should be overhauled by technician(4) prepare the manual or instructional book of navigationaids for reference4 describe the procedures of carrying out the maintenance ofriggings.a) The preparations before carrying out he maintenance ofriggings.b) The contents of the maintenance of riggings.c) The cautions to be taken while carrying out the maintenance.(1) determine the items to be maintained(2) get the maintenance materials ready, such as tools, grease, etc(3) the turning accessories of the riggings to be dismantled, examined, cleaned, greased, repaired if necessary.Pay attention to the safety and maintenance quality.第七章事故处理口述题1.Describe the procedure in handling fire on board.a)The alarms.b)The measures taken after the fire has been extinguished.c)Your position and functions during fire-fighting.If you detect a fire act immediately as follows:(1) Call out “fire”.(2) Operate the nearest fire alarm, give seven short blasts and one prolonged blast with ship´s whistle and alarm system.(3) Inform a member of the crew.(4) Telephone the navigational bridge.After the fire has been extinguished, rope off the fire area and post a fire watch and check the fire area at intervals to prevent the fire re-ignition.2.Describe the emergency procedures in handling ship-borne oilpollutiona)The alarms.b)Typical and detailed procedures.c)Your position and functions during fire-fighting. When oil spilling occurs, the found shall report to master or other officers immediately, then send out oil spill alarms ,one short, two prolonged and one short blast, to muster the crew to fight against the spillage, and next:(1) Determine the source of spillage and how much is spilled.(2) Determine the method to treat spill.(3) Treat spill.(4) Stand by oil clearance team.(5) All crew assist to remove the spill.(6) Inform the pollution control.I go to my position listed on the muster list to fight the oil pollution as per the duty listed in the muster list.briefly one of the case that you experienced or heard as to collision, fire, flooding or grounding.a) The brief introduction to the story.b) Your comments on the successes of the measures.c) Your comments on the improperness of the measures.At 1630 on November 24,1999, a ro-ro passenger ship Dashun was on fire on the spot 10 n miles to the northeast of Kong tong Island during her sailing from Yantai to Dalian.Although did their best to put out the fire, Dashun capsized still near the bank at 2350 hours.The master turned the around during the sailing, attempting to seek shelter in Yantai which made it proceed with wind and wave abeam.17 vessels were sent to rescue after the distress happened. However, all the actions were of little efficiency due to the heavy weather.In my opinion, wrong decisions and misconducts made by the master should be the uppermost cause to the distress. This maritime casualty was very serious and caused by human being. the procedure in re-floating ship aground.a) The different situations of being aground.b) The measures taken to refloat the ship aground.c) Special attention that should be paid to refloating the ship.In order to re-float a vessel aground:(1) First determine what part of the vessel is aground.(2) Take over-side soundings.(3) Prepare for de-ballasting or shifting of ballast to re-float the vessel.(4) Re-arrange the cargo on board to re-float the vessel.(5) Try to jettison some cargo to re-float the vessel.(6) Obtain tidal and weather information to take the ride of tides.(7) Prepare for salvage operations, require the tug assistance.the procedures in handling cargo damage.a) Descriptions on different cargo damages.b) The general procedures for handling cargo damages.c) Special attention to be paid to the handling of damages. This kind of cargo damage results from careless or improper handling during loading and discharging process. For example, careless winch operation, the use of cargo hooks, crushing against ship´s sides, dragging cargo or dropping package.The general procedures for handling cargo damage is to leave all the damaged cargo on one side, investigate the cause of damage. If the damage is caused by the stevedores, it should confirmed by the foreman or the stevedore company.第八章消防与船员自救口述题1.Describe fire precautions on board.a)Fire protection equipment to be checked.b)Procedures of a fire drill.c)Summary.①Every month ,fire protection equipment should be checked ,such as fire hoses, fire exextinguishers, fire man outfits, fire detectors, breathing apparatus etc.②Fire drill should be carried out every month in cargo ship .③When listen the fire signals, all members should proceed tothe appointed station, according to their task, and put outthe fire.④In daily life, crews should never smoke in bed. be carefulto extinguish cigarettes completely. Put used cigarette ina container provided. Never smoke on deck except in areaslabeled as smoking areas. The use of naked light and open fire is strictly prohibited.Always remember that fire is the greatest hazard aboard ship.2.Describe damage control on board.a)Equipment to be checked.b)Damage control activities.c)Summary.Clarify the situation of damage.Muster damage control team and sent it to the scene.①Damage control equipments should be checked and ready foruse.②Damage control materials should be get ready for use.Post damage control watch.③Damage control team should carry out damage control drillactivities.④Always remember damage control very important on board.3.Describe the measures taken on board if aground.a)Particulars to be clarified.b)Actions to be taken in different situations.c)Summary.①First establish what part of the vessel is aground.②Take over-side soundings. Take actions to re-float thevessel according to different situations:De-ballasting or shifting of ballast.Re-arrange the cargo on board.Try to jettison some cargo.Waiting for tide to rise or weather to improve or draft decreases.The damage control team fights against the flooding.4.Describe the measures taken on board if on fire.a)Particulars to be clarified.b)Actions to be taken in different situations.c)Summary.Send out fire alarm.Send out MAYDAY message and ask for assistances.Start fire fighting.Send fire-fighting team to scene.Close all openings and switch off all ventilators.Extinguish the fire with the fire-fighting systems and equipments, for example:(1) Fixed gas fire extinguishing system;(2) Fixed foam fire extinguishing system;(3) Portable fire extinguishers;(4) Sprinkler system.Maneuver the vessel and turn the fire area of the vessel the leeward.Post fire watch and rope off the fire area.Check the fire area for re-ignition.第九章救助口述题the procedures of search and rescue operations.a) The ways to transmit distress alerts.b) The procedures for emergency responding.c) The patterns of search and the ways to implement a SAR mission.①The distress alert is transmitted with VHF.②After receiving the distress alert, the vessel should acknowledge the message and proceed to the distress position and give assistance.③The On-Scene Coordinator will decide the search pattern initial course and speed.④The search pattern may be:Square searchingSector searchingParallel searchingAircraft searchingresponses when a person falls overboard.a) The responses of the officer on watch.b) The ship manoeuvres available to man overboard responding.c) Attention to be paid in such operation.①Call out “Man overboard”, throw a lifebuoy overboard, record the MOB positon and inform the master.②The officer on watch should order full rudder towards the side of the man falls and stop engine immediately .③ hoist flag O.④ pay attention to keep your eyes on the man in the water.⑤ prepare for lowering the rescue boat .3.Describe briefly the GMDSS.a)Main objectives of GMDSS.b)The components of GMDSS.c)Main functions of GMDSS.①GMDSS is a ship-to-shore, shore-to-ship, ship-to-ship system, it’s an integrated communications system using satellite and terrestrial radio-communications to ensure that no matter where a ship is in distress, aid can be dispatched and that more lives can be saved at sea.②GMDSS requirements depends on the sea area of the ship navigating, GMDSS is required to be equipped with EPIRB ,SART, and NAVTEX receivers and so on.③the main fuctions of GMDSS are alerting and transmitting and receiving communications, such as SAR.4.Describe briefly the DSC distress alert.a)The function of DSC.b)The format of a distress alert.c)Summary.①DSC is apart of GMDSS, it’s used for transmitting distress alert form own ship, and relay distress from the other ship or coast station .②The DSC alert format are as follows:distress :ship’s MMSI:nature of distress:distress co-ordinates:time:type of subsequent communication:第十章遇险口述题1.Send a Mayday message according to the given information: Ship name: Blue WhaleCall sign: WXCPPosition: 47°04′N, 50°08′WNature of distress suffered: being on fire after explosion in the engine roomAssistance required: fire-fighting assistanceMAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY. This is Blue Whale. Whiskey X-ran Charlie Papa. I had an explosion. I am on fire in the engine room. My position is 47°04′N, 50°08′W. I require fire-fighting assistance.2.Send a Mayday message according to the given information: Ship name: South PacificCall sign: NOPEPosition: 22°04′N, 127°08′ENature of distress suffered: Grounded on the bowAssistance required: tug assistanceMAYDAY,MAYDAY,MAYDAY. This is South Pacific. November, Oscar, Papa, Echo. I am aground on the bow. My position is 22°04′N, 127°08′E. I require tug assistance.3.Send a PAN-PAN message according to the given information: Ship name: White SnowCall sign: ALMIPosition: 22°04′N, 127°08′ENature of distress suffered: Breakdown of main engine。