Crew interview English questions

1. Could you introduce yourself?

Could you introduce yourself?

My name is x.x.x. I am x.x years old. I hold a xxx certificate. I have experienced of xx. I suppose that my English is good enough for work. I am married(single). There are 3 people in my family, my daughter and my son. My name is XXX. I am XX years old. I have XXX certificate. I have experienced XX, XXX, XXXX. I can use the computer to do maintenance work. I think my English is good enough to get the job done. I'm married (single). There are three people in my family, my daughter and my son.

2. Where did you graduate from?

Where did you graduate?

I graduated from XXX university (college, school).

I graduated from a certain university (a certain college, a certain school)

3. How long have you worked on board?

How long have you worked on the board?

I have worked on board ten years.

I have worked on board ten years.

4.Which company have you served (worked for)?

Which company have you served (worked for)?

I have served xxx.xxxx.

I worked in a certain company.

5.What certificate (license) do you hold now?

What certificate do you hold now?

I have xxx certificate, or I hold xxx certificate , or I am the holder of xxx certificate. I hold a certain certificate.

6.How long do you have the certificate of C/E(2/E, 3/E…)?

How long have you held the chief engineer certificate?

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I hold the xx certificate(xx years) in xxxx.

I have held the chief engineer certificate for such and such years, or I have held the chief engineer certificate in such and such years.

7. What kinds of ship have you worked on?

What kinds of ships have you worked on?

I have worked on many ships, like xxx ships, xxx ship and so on.

I have worked on many ships, like so-and-so ship, so-and-so ship, etc.

8.Which classification society is your ship registered with?

Which classification society is your ship registered with?

DNV, OR NK, BV , LR, CCS...

9. Where was your last vessel's trading area? Which ports have you called?

Have been to all of them? That port?

Ocean-going, world widely, globally, fixed route.

Ocean-going, world wide, globally, fixed route.

10.Have you served UMS? (UMS=Unmanned Machinery Space)

Have you served UMS?

Yes, I have served UMS , or No, I am sorry, I have not.

When I was a kid, I built a drone cabin. Or no, sorry, I didn't do it.

11.(How long) have you served as C/E, 2/E……?

How long is your engine length?

Yes , I have served as C/E several years(times)

Yes, I have served as C/E several years(times)

12.What kinds of main engine and generator engine have you worked on?

What type of host and generator have you worked on?

Oh, several models, for instance, main engine: SUZER RND68, 6700KW ; Bamp; W5L45GA 3200KW; MAN KZ70/1200 5300KW; Bamp; W6L68GFCA 7570KW. Generator engine; engine which you have ever worked on?

Can you tell me the power of the main engine (generator diesel engine) you have worked on?

Ok, 6UEC52LS6500KW; (YANMAR 6ML-HTS270KW), on board ship M/V xxx.

14. What type of engine did you have on your last ship?

What type of diesel engine did you have on your last ship?

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The vessel I worked on last time is a bulk carrier with SUZER RND68 engine.

The last boat I worked on was...

15.Have you worked any ship that caused damage in critical equipments?

Have you ever experienced major damage to a ship?

No, I served my job cautiously, and my colleagues were also diligent. We kept the vessel in safe operation. If I were employed by your company. I were also serve my duty with diligence.

No, I worked very cautiously, and my colleagues were also very diligent. We keep our ships operating safely. If your company hires me, I will work diligently as well.

16.Did you have a planned maintenance system (PMS) for your last ship?

Did you have a planned maintenance system (PMS) for your last ship?

Yes, I observed instructions from the shipowner and the system was controlled and managed by computers.

Yes, I observed instructions from the shipowner and the system was controlled and managed by computers.

Yes, I observed instructions from the shipowner and the system was controlled and managed by computers.

17.The ISM Code requires preventive maintenance schedules. How do you make your maintenance schedules?

Safety management rules require preventive maintenance. How do you make a preventive maintenance plan?

According to the ISM Code, the preventive maintenance plan is made based on the ship's “Planned Maintenance System” and the machinery running hours records. This plan should be made on an annual basis (or a five-year basis). Usually, the monthly maintenance schedules are made based on the annual preventive maintenance plan and the basic occasional maintenance work. According to the ISM Code, the preventive maintenance schedule is made based on the ship's "PMS" and machinery operating time records. This plan should be developed on an annual or five-year basis. Typically the monthly maintenance schedule is based on the annual preventive maintenance schedule and non-recurring work.

18.What is the purpose of the ISM Code? What is DPA in ISM Code?

What is the purpose of the ISM Code? What is the meaning of DPA in the ISM Code?

The purpose of this Code is to provide an international standard for the safe management and operation of ship's of ships and for pollution prevention. DPA stands for Designated person(s) Ashore. His responsibility includes monitoring safety, pollution prevention aspects on behalf of the shipowner. The purpose of the ISM Code is to provide an international standard for the safe management and operation of ships and pollution prevention.

DPA means; designated person on shore. His responsibility is to represent the ship owner in matters related to pollution prevention and safe operation.

19.What does DOC imply?

What does DOC mean?

DOC stands for “Document of Compliance”. The marine shipping company should establish and maintain procedures to control all documents and data which are relevant to the SMS. Each ship should carry on board all documentation relevant to that ship. DOC stands for Document of Compliance. Shipping companies should establish and maintain procedures to control all SMS-related documents and data. Every ship should carry all documents relevant to the ship.

20.What is SMC?

What does SMC mean?

SMC means Safety management Certificate. It should be issued to a ship by the administration or an authorized organization. SMC refers to Security Management Certificate. It is a certificate signed by an agency and organization designated by the flag state for the ship.

21.What is the purpose of ISM Audit? What is the Critical Equipment and System?

What is the purpose of ISM Audit? What is the critical equipment in the system?

Audit is the systematic and independent verification to determine whether ISM activities and results conform to planned arrangements and whether these arrangements are effectively preformed to achieve the objectives of the company and relevant maritime laws. These are those where sudden loss of functional capability or where failure to respond when activated manually or automatically may create high-risk situations or major accidents. For example, main engine, steering gear and so on. Auditing is a systematic and unfettered verification that ISM activities and results are in accordance with plans arrangements and whether those arrangements are effective in meeting the objectives of the company and maritime regulations.

Refers to a sudden loss of performance or a highly dangerous situation or major accident when operated manually or automatically. For example, main engine, servo, etc.

22.What are the critical Operations and conditions?

What are critical operations and critical conditions?

Critical Operations and Conditions are those which have a significant risk of causing major injuries or illness to people, or damage to ship, cargo, other property and/or the environment. Critical operations and critical conditions are those that can cause major injuries or illness to people, or damage to ship, cargo, other property and/or the environment. Operations that pose a significant risk of damage to the environment.

23. What does Non-Conformity mean? What is Major Non-Conformity?

What is non-conformity? What is major non-conformity?

Non- Conformity means an observed situation where the objective evidence indicates the Non-Fulfillment of a specified requirement. Major Non-Conformity is an identifiable deviation which poses a serious threat to personnel or ship safety or serious risk to environment. Which requires immediate correction the action. Lack of effective and systematic implementation of the ISM Code is also a Major Non-Conformity. Non-conformity refers to an observed situation where there is objective evidence that the specified requirements are not implemented.

A major nonconformity refers to a confirmed violation that poses a serious threat to the safety of personnel or the ship/environment. Such violations require immediate correction. The lack of effective and systematic enforcement of the ISM Code is also a major non-compliance.

24. What is a near accident? Please give an example to show your understanding. What is a near accident? Please give an example to show your understanding.

The near accident is a kind of potential danger. If it is worse, it will become an accident. For example, two ships are in close quarters situation. The near accident is a kind of potential danger. If it gets worse, it could turn into an accident. For example, two ships sail very close together.

25.What should be paid attention to in the overhaul of cylinder?

What should be paid attention to in the overhaul of cylinder?

Every operation must be complied with the preparation measures regulated in the safety meeting or in the SMS. All safety measures must be observed, such as persons should not stand under the engine room crane. The operator, who operated the E/R crane, must operate carefully and smoothly. An operator must comply with the precautions required by the safety meeting or SMS. Earnestly comply with all safety measures, such as personnel not being allowed to stand under the overhead crane in the engine room. Personnel operating the crane must operate carefully and smoothly.

26.Before entering an enclosed space such as ballast tank, what action will you take? Before entering an enclosed space (such as ballast tank), what preparations should be made?

Prepare tools. Check all items in the checklist, such as test of content of oxygen, test of explosion point, exploded-proof lamp, good ventilation. Communication means should be available between operators inside and watchman outside and so on. Operators should wear protective clothing a breathing apparatus, a helmet, working boots, lifeline. Also a mark plate “Dangerous Operation in Progress” should be established at the entrance. Prepare tools. Go through the checklist and check all items, such as measuring oxygen levels, checking explosion points, explosion-proof lights and ventilation. Reliable communications must be established between those entering and those on duty outside. Operators should wear protective clothing and respirators, wear safety helmets, work shoes, and carry safety ropes. Also put a sign at the entrance: "Dangerous operation in progress."

27. Please tell me the minimum safe oxygen percentage for the safety of the workers in an enclosed space. an enclosed space will be ok for the safety of the workers. An oxygen content greater than 18 and less than 23 is safe. ;