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Master 3000 (Yacht) March 2022 Capt. Ahsan Khan (Cardiff) Time: 1hour 40minutes Result: Pass
I logged on 20min prior, Capt. Khan logged on about 2min prior to our scheduled time. Checked my passport and asked me to confirm my name and dob. Explained the rules of the exam and asked me to show him the room. Confirmed syllabus this exam was going to be based on. Capt. Khan was very clear on his instructions and said if I was unsure of the question, please ask him to repeat it. Informed me that I should assume he does not know any of the answers and give detailed explanations. I did just that and he stopped me when he had heard enough. There were a couple of occasions where he wanted additional information and prompted me.
Asked me about my background, types of ships I’ve sailed on and areas of operation including current ship.
• What conventions do you know?
• Certificates required under SOLAS.
• Validity for each certificate and survey regime. Explain in detail what annual, intermediate and periodically mean and the window for each including renewal?
• Who is responsible for conducting the above?
• What is MLC.
• New company and new ship. Explain interim DoC and SMC and how to obtain full certification for both.
• Who is required to comply with ISPS code and what is required onboard?
• You join as Master, what certification do you require?
• You have foreign crew and officers joining. Mentioned ENG1, FSE, CRA, emergency CRA, their validity and where to find more information.
• Where would you log new crew joining.
• Passage from Glasgow to New York in December. What are your considerations as Master?
• What instructions would you give the 2nd mate re this passage.
• What weather can be expected and how would you prepare for heavy weather.
• 2nd Mate must return home day before departure. Can you sail without him and what are your considerations?
• Owners are pushing for departure without 2nd Mate – Actions
• Ready to depart with new 2nd Mate onboard.
• Master – Pilot exchange. What will be discussed.
• Responsibilities of Master and Pilot?
• Pilot doesn’t want to follow your passage plan, has his own one – Actions
• Pilot in the corner of the bridge on his phone not paying attention – Actions
• Pilot says he’s done this a thousand times and can do this blindfolded – Actions
Pilot situation resolved, now on passage.
• Emergency 1 – In you cabin and hear a loud noise. Arriving on the bridge you’ve had a collision – Actions
• Investigation found hull have been breached – Actions.
• Talked about stability and he asked what repairs you can perform at sea.
• What is towage?
• What is you understanding of Salvage?
• When might a Salvor incorporate SCOPIC clause?
• Emergency 2 – Mid Atlantic and your X-Band radar breaks – Actions
• What information will you find on a dispensation?
• Explain difference between dispensation, exemption and extension.
• Emergency 3 – C/E reports motorman not reported for duty – Actions
• After search found footage on CCTV of motorman going overboard – Actions
• What are the different types of search patterns and when will they be used?
• You mentioned MAIB, what is their role.
Few random questions followed.
• Magnetic Compass – Checks and maintenance.
• 1 crew member complains to you about the food onboard. How will you deal with this?
• This led onto food standard requirements onboard.
Ship handling: Unberth single screw right-hand prop.
Buoyage
• Heading 090 with direction of buoyage. Wanted light characteristics, what they are used for and which side to leave the buoy.
• Safe water mark, Emergency Wreck, Preferred channel mark IALA B.
Lights + Sound signals
• Trawler >50m underway and stopped or at anchor.
• Pilot vessel underway possibly making way.
• RAM engaged in underwater operations.
ROR – Identify vessel and explain which rules apply.
• TSS – PDV crossing from port side with vessel on your stbd beam overtaking you.
• FV dead ahead with outlaying gear to stbd and RAM tow on port side (no risk of collision with RAM, passing ahead) – Actions
• Same scenario now RAM passing safe distance astern – Actions
• PDV tow >200m port side
Radar Plots – RV. Wanted application of Rule 19 for each vessel and action.
• Port quarter and stbd beam ROC for both.
• Port quarter ROC and stbd bow no ROC
He then said that he has finished his examination and that I have passed. I let out an uncontrollable yuhuu and he said he remembered when he passed his final exam, and his reaction was similar. Said he was very happy with my answers and asked if I had any feedback or questions. Capt. Khan was friendly and fair throughout the exam. I’m sure there are a few questions I have forgotten but no trick questions.
Big thank you to Vinil and Shayne at Glasgow Maritime Academy and my classmates.
Advice – study buddies and online sessions. Practice vocalising your answers. All the best.

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