Phillip Bullman – Dover

GMA Candidate – Keith Henderson
Chief Engineer Oral – Online
Examiner – Phillip Bullman – Dover
19/05/2022
Result – Pass (45Mins)
Logged on and was in lobby within the 10min window.
Examiner logged on, went through the Checklist, look around the room, passport and stationary required, water Etc.
Had a general chat, where from, weather etc. (eased the nerves)

Started of with asking about my previous two vessels.
Stated that it was an unlimited ticket and as I had no experience on slow speed he may ask on this subject if required, although as I had been 2/E for some time it would be mostly management questions.

1. As CE what is your role with ISM and what can you tell me about it. Explained in detail, mentions various sections, also spoke about SMS
2. MLC – in detail what do you know about it. 4th pillar, 5 titles and contents and so on.
3. As CE what Certification are you directly involved with (IAPP, IOPP,ISPP, EEI, Load Line Etc. I listed them off and he was happy.
4. IAPP, in detail explain. I went over the cert, the additional documentation, Knox tech file (I went very in-depth with it and he was very please), I mentioned the sulphur limits and the ECA’s etc.
5. ISPP In detail from system to certification. Listed of the regs, mentioned MEPC, he progressed this to system maintenance and tank entry. (TRA, PTW, Enclosed space entry (mentioned the safety’s and also the testing and atmospheric conditions that need met) also asked about problems associated to health with raw sewage.
6. FW production on your vessel, from sea to tank. Regs, treatment and maintenance.
7. Load Line Cert in detail. Mentioned the conditions of assignment and ran through all I could remember mentioned water tight doors. He was happy
8. Water Tight doors in detail. Mentioned all rules & regs, operation times, emg supplies, 4 door classes and he was happy.
9. Scenario – New cadet joins vessel as CE what is your responsibility. Mentioned MLC, ran through the basics. (make welcome, inductions, sign on, emg duties, meet staff, complaints procedures)
10. New cadet (female) comes to you with harassment claims from member of ER team – Actions. I mentioned that with master having overall authority and the sensitivity of the matter the meeting would be with both Master and myself. Contacted office, MLC mentioned again. Separate meeting for the accused; Repatriate one off them until mater is resolved. (he seemed to want me to mention that I wouldn’t keep both on-board at same time)
11. Emergency Generator and Switchboard tell me the rules and regs, testing requirements etc.
12. Scenario – Emergency Generator cooling pump drive belt fails, engine overheats and no spares on board, Actions? I went in to detail regarding COC, inform class, flag, port state. Raise Non conformity, place order for new parts Etc.
13. No spares available for 6months, vessel required to sail, what can be done. I went in detail with regards to COC and NC, CAP in coordination with Class we would fit a deck generator connected to the E-SWBD with an approved method and procedure by class.

He was delighted with this answer and said it was a very confident pass, was very happy with my knowledge on ISM, MLC and all associated paper work.