(高级)值班水手听力与会话部分.doc

Charpter one Common EnglishLesson one Daily EnglishTopics1. Please say something about yourself.My name is ShenZhiPeng, Im 18-years old. Im a sailor. I have been working on board for half a year. My hobby is playing computer games. My daily work is to keep bridge watch as a watch man or to steer the wheel when the ship is at sea. When the ship is alongside the wharf, Ill keep the gangway watch.In my spare time, Id like to listen to music, see move.2. Please say something about your familyThere are three members in my family, my father, my mother and me. My parents are workers in a company, and Im a sailor. My parents are very kind and tender to me, and they all like reading newspaper.3. Please say something about your hometown.My hometown is in Henan province, with a population of 100,000, and it is famous for its tea.My hometown has beautiful sightseeing and the people are very friendly.The specialty of my hometown is tea.4. please say something about your responsibilities on boardMy position on board is A.B. My daily work is to keep bridge watch as a watch man or to steer the wheel when the ship is at sea. When the ship is alongside the wharf, Ill keep the gangway watch.My duties are to keep safe watch as normal, and when in emergency, Ill act as required in the muster list.Questions1. Whats your date of birth? My date of birth is May 18th, 1990.2. Whats your seamans book number? My seamans book number is A1234563. Where are you from? Im from China.4. Whats your captains nationality? Our captains nationality is Chinese.5. What do you think is the most important thing on board? Safety first.6. Which ports do you often call at? We often call at Qingdao, Shanghai and Pusan.7. Whats your marital status? Im unmarried.8. How long will it take to get Entry Visa to Australia? It will take 3 months to get Entry Visa to Australia.9. How do you wish to fly? Economy or first class? Economy, please.10. Do I have more than the duty-free allowance? Sorry, you dont have. / No, you dont have.Lesson Two Vocabulary Commonly Used on BoardTopics1. Say something about ships manning The master is in command of the ship. The ships manning consists of three departments. The personnel of deck department includes the c/o, 2/o, 3/o, bosun, A.B. and O.S. The personnel of engine departments includes the C/E, 2/E, 3/E, 4/E, fitter, oilers and wiper. The personnel of service department includes the c/cook and the steward. 2. Say something about maritime agencies and the staff related to the ship.There are many maritime agencies, the MSA, harbor master, the agent, stevedores Company, tally agency, and so on.The MSA supervising the maritime fares, the harbor master is in charge of the harbour and inbounding and outbounding vessels, the agent is to assist the master in going through the formalities, the stevedores load and discharge the cargo, and the tally agency is responsible for the tally work during cargo handling.3. Say something about ships structures.In general, a ship is made up of two parts, the hull and the superstructure.The main body of a ship is the hull; it contains the E/R, cargo spaces and a number of tanks.The superstructure includes the forecastle, the bridge and the poop.Questions1. Who is in command of the ship? Our captain is in command of the ship.2. Generally speaking, how many officers are there in the deck department? There are 3 officers in the deck department; they are c/o, 2/o and 3/o.3. What department does bosun belong to? Bosun belongs to the deck department.4. Can you list some ships stores? The ships stores include the oil, water, paint, spare parts, and so on.5. Can you list some ships tools? The ships tools include the scaling machines, jet guns/ chisel, scrapers, chipping hammers, brushes, booms, and so on.6. What does “lifebuoy with light and smoke” mean? It means the man overboard lifebuoy, its used in emergency when someone falls overboard.7. What does “cargo wire” mean? Its the wires to lifting the cargo used in the derricks or cranes. 8. What does “port side” mean? It means the left hand side of the ship.9. What is “board sling” used for? It is used to carry the general cargos during cargo handling.10. can your list some ships bridge equipments? The ships bridge equipments include the wheel, telegraph, radar, GPS, AIS, GMDSS equipments, and so on. Chapter two Ships OrdersLesson one Helm OrdersTopicsWhat procedures should be taken when you receive helm orders as a helmsman?The helmsman should take three procedures orderly when he receives the helms orders, that is to repeat, carry out and report. The helmsman should answer the helm orders clearly and loudly. When the ship does not answer the wheel, the helmsman should report it immediately to the person giving the orders.Questions1. How many orders are included in standard ship orders? Can you list some? There are four orders included in the standard ship orders. They are the helm orders, anchor orders, mooring and unmooring orders, and the engine orders.2. If you are ordered “port five”, how to reply and report? First repeat the order “port five” clearly and loudly, then steer the wheel to port five position, when the rudder angle reaches “port five”, report to the commander “wheel is five to port, Sir.”3. If you are ordered “steady”, how to reply and report? First repeat the order “steady” clearly and loudly, and speak out the course on the compass when the order is given. then steer the wheel to keep the course steady on it. Then report, “steady on course XXX.”4. How does the rudder answer? The rudder answer well/ slowly./ No answer./sluggish.5. What is the course? Course XXX.Lesson two Mooring and Unmooring OrdersTopicsPlease describe the line handling operations before berthing. When approaching the quay, the deckhands should prepare the heaving lines, the winches and the mooring lines. Keep sharp look out of the movement of the ship, and prevent the lines from fouling. Usually the spring lines are firstly sent ashore, and keep it in strain. Then send the other lines ashore. When the ship is in position, make fast all the lines. To prevent the lines from fouling, you should operate the winch step by step and keep the lines in good order.Questions1. What does “single up forward to breast line and spring” mean? That means to cast off all the other forward lines except for one breast line and a spring line.2. If you want to change the position of the head line forward for 3 meters, what do you say?Shift the head line 3 meters forward.3. If you want to heave tight the breast line, what should you say? Heave up the breast line. / Take in/Pick up the slack on the breast line.4. Which order is an equivalent to “send out head line”? Pay out/Slack the head line.5. Which order is an equivalent to “let go stern line”? Undo/ slack off the stern line.Lesson Three Anchor OrdersTopicsWhat measures should be taken if anchor dragging?Anchor dragging means the anchor cant bring up the ship to the seabed/ground. To prevent anchor dragging, you should make full consideration of all the features of the anchor position before anchoring, work out the cable length, and make sure the ship is brought up when anchoring. When anchor dragging, we should inform the master, the engine room, c/o and other personnel involved. Announce the alarm on radio to the other ships in vicinity. And then heave up the anchor to drop it again. Questions1. What does “anchor is foul” mean? It means the anchor chain is across.2. If the anchor has been heaved out of the ground and clear of the bottom, what do you report?Anchor is aweigh.3. If the anchor is secured firmly in sea bottom, what do you report? She is brought up.4. If there is no obstruction around the anchor before anchoring, what do you report? The bow is clear.5. When the anchor is heaved out of water and just above it, what do you report? The anchor is out of water.Lesson Four Engine OrdersTopicsIf you are given engine orders, how should you reply and report?When engine orders given, first repeat it clearly and loudly, then ring the telegraph to the position ordered, when the revolution commanded of the engine is obtained, report it to the commander. Such as “dead slow astern”, that means to keep the ship run astern very slowly. When the order is given, repeat it “dead slow astern”, then ring the telegraph to the “dead slow stern” position., when the revolution is obtained, report “engine is dead slow astern, sir.”Questions1. If you are ordered “stand by both engines”, how should you reply and report? First repeat is clearly and loudly, then inform the engine room to get the both engines ready for use. When you receive the notice from the E/R that both engines are ready, you should report it to the commander, “both engines are ready, Sir.” 2. If you are ordered “full ahead”, how should you reply and report? When the order is given, repeat it “full ahead”, then ring the telegraph to the “full ahead” position., when the revolution required is obtained, report “engine is full ahead, sir.”3. If you are ordered “ring off engine”, how should you reply and report? When the order is given, repeat it “ring off engine”, then ring the telegraph to the maximum position, when the revolution required is obtained, report “engine is rung off, sir.”4. If you are ordered “stop engine”, how should you reply and report? When the order is given, repeat it “stop engine”, then ring the telegraph to the “stop” position, when the revolution reaches zero, report “engine is stopped, sir.”5. What does “finished with engine” mean? That means the movement of the engine is no longer required.Chapter Three Keeping Watch at the GangwayQuestion1. Are you the sailor on duty/ watch? Yes, I am.2. Is your chief officer on board? Yes, he is.3. Would you show me the way? Yes, my/ with pleasure. This way, please.4. Our master is not on board, please wait a moment. Ill call him back. O.K., thank you.5. When will your captain come back? He will be back in half an hour.6. The gangway/ accommodation ladder is too high. Ill lower it a bit more/ a little bit.7. Would you please take me to see your captain? Yes. Follow/ After me, please.8. I am the relieving/ in-coming third officer, here is my ID card. O.K. please sign here.9. The head line is too tight. Ill slack it. /Ease the strain on it.10. Whats your draft fore and aft? The draft is 6.90 meters, on even keel. /DESIMALChapter Four Opening and Closing HatchesLesson One Keeping Watch on the Cargo OperationQuestions1. Are holds clean? Yes, they are.2. Are holds dry? Yes, they are.3. Are holds free of smell? Yes, they are.4. Close hatch covers and report. Close the hatch covers. The hatch covers are closed, Sir.5. Lower down and secure all derricks. Lower down and secure all derricks. All derricks are secured，Sir.Lesson two Opening and Closing HatchesQuestions1. How many holds do you have? We have 5 holds.2. What is size of hatch openings? Its 16X/by 25 square meters. 3. What is safety load of Hold No. 2? The safety load of Hold No.2 is 5 tons per square meter.4. Are dockside cranes available? Yes, they are.5. What is length (width, depth) of Hold No.1? The length (width, depth) of Hold No.1 is 40 (30, 15) meters.Chapter Five Adjusting DerricksTopics1. Describe the procedures of adjusting derricks. The derrick is made up of derrick itself, winch, guys, hook and riggings. First, unlash the derrick, then operate the derrick as required, such as topping, lowering or swinging. Remember safety first, and operate it steadily. Do not exceed the safe working load of the derrick.2. Describe the proper way of using derricks. Remember safety first, and operate it steadily. Do not exceed the safe working load of the derrick. Do not swing it when the cargo is not being hoisted up. Questions1. What does “Union purchase” mean? “Union purchase” means handling the same sling by two derricks at the same time.2. What does “SWL” stand for?/ represent “SWL” stands for safe working load.3. What cargo does a jumbo boom or heavy derrick used for lifting? A jumbo boom or heavy derrick used for lifting heavy cargo.4. Who usually adjust the derricks during the loading and discharging? During the loading and discharging, the stevedores adjust the derricks usually.5. How many derricks are there at each hold? There is one derrick at each hold. /One for each.6. Before adjusting the derrick, what work should be done? Before adjusting the derrick, you should make sure that the power is on and that the derrick is clear of obstructions.7. If the derrick is overloaded, what will happen? The cargo wire or the derrick will break up, and maybe hurt persons.8. If the derrick is too high and cant get to the cargo in the hold, how do you adjust it? Lower the derrick and pay out more cargo wire.Chapter Six Loading and Unloading OperationTopics1. Say something about cargo carried on a ship. Generally speaking, the cargo includes dry cargo and liquid cargo. Dry cargo includes general cargo, cargo in bulk, cars, containerized cargo, etc. Liquid cargo includes oil, LNG & LPG, chemical, and so on. The principal of cargo stowage is to ensure the safety of the ship and cargo.2. Preparations for loading cargo on board ship. Before loading cargo, we should get the ship ready for loading, the preparation includes cleaning the cargo holds, decks, preparing dunnage and derricks or cranes if fitted, and so on. Questions1. What does “SWL” stand for? “SWL” stand for safe working load.2. What equipment can be used to load cargo? It depends on the cargo to be loaded. The loading equipment includes deck cranes, derricks, shore cranes, convey belt, loading machines, crabs, and so on. .3. What can be used to cover bilge before loading? Mattress, 麻布片？4. What can be used to separate cargo in a hold? Dunnage. Such as plank, canvas, mattress, wires, and so on.5. Who do the work of loading and unloading? The stevedores do.6. Where shall we stow cargo on a vessel? It depends on the type of ship, the cargo， the sequence of discharging and the shippers requirement. Usually, the cargo is stowed in holds or tanks.Chapter Seven Lashing and Securing WorkTopicsDescribe the importance of lashing and securing operation.The lashing and securing operation means to fix the cargo to holds and prevent them to move or shift during the voyage. Its very important job onboard vessel, especially for gener