(高级)值班水手听力与会话部分(改版)

Charpter one Common English Lesson one Daily English

Topics

1. Please say something about yourself.

My name is ***, I am from China. I am twenty years old and I am a sailor, I am responsible for the maintenance and repair of the ship. Sometimes I am also on duty with the officers on the bridge. I would like to read books and watch TV in my spare time. 2. Please say something about your family

There are three members in my family, my father, my mother and me. My parents are workers in a company, and I’m 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 board

My 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, I’ll keep the gangway watch.

My duties are to keep safe watch as normal, and when in emergency, I’ll act as required in the muster list.

Questions

1. What’s your date of birth? My date of birth is May 18th , 1990.

2. What’s your seaman’s book number? My seaman’s book number is A123456 3. Where are you from? I ’m from China.

4. What’s your captain’s nationality? Our captain’s nationality is Chinese.

5. What do you think is the most important thing on board? Safety.

6. Which ports do you often call at? We often call at Qingdao, Shanghai and Dalian. 7. What’s your marital status? I’m single.

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.

10. Do I have more than the duty-free allowance? Sorry, you don’t have. / No, you don’t have.

Lesson Two Vocabulary Commonly Used on Board

Topics

1. Say something about ship’s manning

The master is in command of the ship. The ship’s manning consists of three departments. The personnel of deck department include: the c/o, 2/o, 3/o, bosun, A.B. and O.S.

The personnel of engine departments include: the C/E, 2/E, 3/E, 4/E, electrician, greasers. The personnel of service department include: purser, steward and cooks. 2. Say something about maritime agencies and the staff related to the ship.

Maritime agencies include: IMO, MSA, the ship classification society, VTS, and so on. There are some staffs related to the ship: PSC Inspector, ship owner, ship surveyor, pilot, ship’s agent etc. 3. Say something about ship’s 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.

Questions

1. 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 ship’s stores?

The ship’s stores include the paint, dunnage, working gloves and so on. 5. Can you list some ship’s tools?

The ship’s tools include spanner, axe, hammer, brush and so on. 6. What does “lifebuoy with light and smoke” mean?

It means lifebuoy provided with self-igniting light and self-activating smoke signal. 7. What does “cargo wire” mean?

It means the wire 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 for lifting bags of cement.

10. can your list some ship’s bridge equipments?

The ship’s bridge equipments include VHF, steering gear, radar, GPS, AIS, GMDSS equipments, and so on.

Chapter two Ship’s Orders Lesson one Helm Orders

Topics

What 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.

Questions

1. 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? Port five, wheel port five.

3. If you are ordered “steady ”, how to reply and report? Steady, course one eight five. 4. How does the rudder answer? No answer.

5. What is the course? Course one eight two.

Lesson two Mooring and Unmooring Orders

Topics

Please 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.

Questions

1. What does “single up forward to breast line and spring” mean? Let go all lines forward except breast line and spring.

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? Take in/Pick up the slack on breast line.

4. Which order is an equivalent to “send out head line”? Slack away head line.

5. Which order is an equivalent to “let go stern line”? Cast off stern line.

Lesson 3 Anchor Orders

Topics

What measures should be taken if anchor dragging?

Anchor dragging means the anchor moves over the sea bottom and can not control the movement of ship. For preventing the anchor dragging, captain should chose the best anchorage and using proper manner of anchor. Once dragging, the duty officer should inform the captain immediately. The captain orders the chief and AB to keep watch in the forward and drop another anchor to control the movement of the ship.

Questions

1. What does “Anchor is foul” mean?

It means the anchor has its own cable twisted around it.

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 secure firmly in sea bottom, what do you report? Anchor is brought up.

4. If there is no obstruction around the anchor before anchoring, what should you report? Anchor is clear.

5. When the anchor is heaved out of the water surface and just above it, what do you report? Anchor is up.

Lesson 4 Engine Orders

Topics

If you are giving engine orders, how should you reply and report?

Any engine order given should be repeated by the person operating the bridge telegraph and the officer on watch should ensure the order is carried out correctly and immediately. In vessels fitted with twin propellers, the word “both ” should be added to all order affecting both shafts, for example: “full ahead both” and “slow astern both”.

Questions

1. If you are ordered “Stand by both engines”, how should you reply and report? Stand by both engines, both engines stand by.

2. If you are ordered “Full ahead”, how should you reply and report? Full ahead, engine full ahead.

3. If you are ordered “Ring off engine”, how should you reply and report? Ring off engine, engine rung off.

4. If you are ordered “Stop engine”, how should you reply and report? Stop engine, engine stopped.

5. What does “Finished with engine” mean?

That means the movement of the engine is no longer required.

Chapter Three Keeping Watch at the Gangway

Question

1. 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 pleasure. This way, please.

4. Our master is not on board, please wait a moment. I’ll 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. I ’ll lower it a bit more/ a little bit.

7. Would you please take me to see your captain? Yes. Follow me, please.

8. I am the relieving/ in-coming third officer, here is my ID card. O.K. Welcome on board. 9. The head line is too tight. I’ll slack it.

10. What ’s your draft fore and aft?

My draft forward is 9 meters and draft aft is 10 meters.

Chapter Four Opening and Closing Hatches Lesson One Keeping Watch on the Cargo Operation

Questions

1. 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. The hatch covers are closed, Sir.

5. Lower down and secure all derricks.

All derricks are lowered down and secured，Sir.

Lesson two Opening and Closing Hatches

Questions

1. How many holds do you have? We have 5 holds.

2. What is size of hatch openings? It ’s 16 by 25 square meters.

3. What is safety load of Hold No. 2? 3000 tonnes.

4. Are dockside cranes available? Yes, they are.

5. What is length (width, depth) of Hold No.1? 40 (30, 15) meters.

Chapter Five Adjusting Derricks

Topics

Describe the procedures of adjusting derricks. Most ships have two derricks and two winches at each hatch. If the derrick is low, top it or if it is high, lower it. You can swing the derrick to starboard side or port side, not more than 120 degrees for the union purchase.

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.

Questions

1. What does “Union purchase” mean?

It means handling the same sling by two derricks at the same time. 2. What does “SWL ” stand for?/ represent safe working load.

3. What cargo does a jumbo boom or heavy derrick used for lifting? It is used for lifting heavy cargo.

4. Who usually adjust the derricks during the loading and discharging? The stevedores adjust the derricks usually. 5. How many derricks are there at each hold? One for each.

6. Before adjusting the derrick, what work should be done?

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? It will break up, and may hurt persons.

8. If the derrick is too high and can’t 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 Operation

Topics

1. 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.

Questions

1. What does “SWL ” stand for? “ It stands for safe working load.

2. What equipment can be used to load cargo?

It includes deck cranes, derricks, shore cranes, and so on. .

3. What can be used to cover bilge before loading?

Tarpaulins, mats, and so on.

4. What can be used to separate cargo in a hold? Dunnages. Such as plank, mats, and so on. 5. Who do the work of loading and unloading? The stevedores.

6. Where shall we stow cargo on a vessel?

Usually, the cargo is stowed in holds or tanks or on deck.

Chapter Seven Lashing and Securing Work

Topics

Describe 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. It’s a very important job onboard vessel, especially for general cargo. As we know, the ship will roll and pitch at sea, if the cargo is not well lashed and secured, the cargo will move or shift in the hold to cause cargo damage, and even more to affect the stability of the ship so as to cause vessel listing or capsizing.

Questions

1. What does “jettison of cargo” mean?

It mean to drop some cargo overboard in emergency for the safety of the ship and crew. 2. What shall be ensured before entering the enclosed space? Make sure there is no toxic fume and there is sufficient oxygen.

3. What does “shifting cargo” mean?

It means that the cargo moves away from its original position when the ship is at sea. 4. Can you list some lashing and securing equipment? Please list some.

Yes, lashing ropes or wires, turnbuckles松紧螺旋扣，花篮螺丝, chocks导缆器, wedges楔子, and so on.

5. When is the lashing work done?

It should be done during and after the loading operation, and should be completed before sailing.

6. When is the unlashing work done? It should be done before discharging.

Chapter Eight Embarking and Disembarking Pilots

Questions

1. What should be prepared before the pilot comes on board? Pilot ladder, heaving line, lifebuoy, light and so on.

2. What flag should be hoisted when a vessel requires a pilot? Flag “G ”.

3. What ship’s particulars does pilot station usually ask for? Course, speed, draft and so on.

4. What kind of things should be reported to the pilot station?

Present position, course, speed, draft and so on. 5. What should be confirmed from the pilot station?

The way of boarding, boarding time and position, and so on. 6. What does “underway ” mean?

It means that a vessel is not at anchor, or made fast to the shore or aground.

7. What must always be brought and placed close to the pilot ladder well before the pilot ’s

embarkation?

Heaving line, lifebuoy, light and so on.

8. What flag should be hoisted when the pilot has arrived on board?

Flag “H ”.

Chapter Nine Shipboard maintenance and Repair

Topics

1. Cleaning and repair work onboard.

The cleaning and repair work is very important to keep the ship in good condition. It includes cleaning the decks, holds, living spaces and doing necessary repairs. The sailors do these work under the supervision of the bosun. 2. Painting work used on board.

The basic types of paint used on board include primer, coating, varnish and so on. Before painting, the surface should be well cleaned, dry, free of stains, rust and dirt. Questions

1. Can you list at least three kinds of paint?

Yes, I can. They are primer, top coats, varnish, and so on.

2. What kind of paint is usually given to the ship’s funnel? Heat-resistant paint is usually given to the ship’s funnel. 3. What type of paint do you use on deck? Non-slip paint is used on deck.

4. What paint is used for woodwork? Varnish is used for woodwork.

5. Before repainting an area, what preparations do you make?

The area must be cleaned and washed to remove the salt, dirt and oil. Loose paint and scale must be removed.

6. How do you remove the heavy rust on the plates?

We use chipping hammer to remove the heavy rust on the plates. 7. What repair work do the sailors usually do on board? Repair the cargo wires, derricks, pilot ladder and so on.

Chapter Ten Shipboard Safe Navigational Watch

Topics

1. The duties of the able seafarer on watch when underway. a) General rules as to watch-keeping. b) Items to be checked at each watch.

The able seafarer on watch steers the wheel according to the duty officer ’s orders and help the

officer keep a proper lookout. The A.B. make regular checks to ensure the autopilot is steering the correct course and the compass error is determined at least once a watch. Besides, ship’s position, speed and draught should also be checked. 2. The bridge shift change.

a) The procedures for the bridge shift change. b) Special attention for shift change.

The officers and sailors often change their shifts once every 4 hours on the bridge. The relieving officer should come onto the bridge 15 minutes earlier to get familiar with the circumstances. The officer being relieved shall introduce the circumstances such as the ship’s position, course, speed, vessels in the vicinity, sea state, wind state, etc. The relieving officer should check the navigational equipments and the ship’s route . Special attention should be paid to the mutual understanding of the work contents and the bridge shift change can not take place when there is an emergency. Questions

1. Who keeps navigational watches on the bridge at sea?

The duty officer and the duty sailor.

2. How many watches are there on the bridge a day?

There are six watches.

3. Who takes the navigational watch from 0800 to 1200 hours in the morning and evening?

The Third officer.

4. Who takes the navigational watch from 0000 to 0400 hours in the day and night?

The Second officer.

5. What is the duty of the able seafarer on watch on the bridge at sea?

Steering and lookout.

6. What should the able seafarer being relieved say?

You now have the watch.

7. What should the relieving able seafarer say? I now have the watch.

8. What should a relieving able seafarer do after taking over the watch?

Check the ship’s present position, course and speed, stand watch on the bridge and carry out the watch duties.

Chapter Eleven Ship Security

Questions

1. What cargo are you carrying on your ship?

The general cargo.

2. Who is responsible for the security training on your ship?

The SSO (ship security officer)

3. Do you organize regular security trainings? Yes, we do.

4. Do you know about the main threats facing to the security officer?

Yes, I do. Such as encounter pirates and armed attacks. 5. What means of Security Level 1?

Means a low threat situation.

6. What means of Security Level 2?

Means a medium threat situation. 7. What means of Security Level 3?

Means a high threat situation.

8. Do you understand the measures for the prevention of unauthorized access to the ship?

Yes, I do.

9. Do you understand the identification of the restricted areas and measures for the prevention of

unauthorized access to them? Yes, I do.

10. Do you have the special security facilities?

Yes, we do.

Chapter Twelve Fire-fighting and Life-saving

Questions

1. Check the fire alarms and report.

All fire alarms are in good condition/operational. 2. Check the portable extinguishers and report.

All portable extinguishers are in good condition/operational 3. Check the firemen’s outfits and report.

All the firemen’s outfits are in good condition/operational. 4. Check the openings in all rooms and report. All the openings are closed.

5. Check the fire area every 10 minutes for re-ignition and report. Fire areas checked. No re-ignition.

6. Report direction and distance of person in water. Port quarter, about 30 meters.

7. Check launching tracks and report.

All the launching tracks are in good condition/operational. 8. Check working parts and report.

All working parts are in good condition/operational. 9. Operate lifeboat engine and report.

Lifeboat engine is in good condition/operational.

10. Pressure in the water pipe in cargo holds is too low. I will increase it.