Cruise Ship Cruise Ship Deck Operations and Port Procedures

Question 1

What document certifies that a cruise ship has been inspected and meets US public health standards for sanitation?

Accepted Answer

CDC Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) Inspection Report

Answer

Coast Guard Certificate of Inspection

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Flag State Health Certificate

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WHO Ship Sanitation Certificate

Question 2

What is 'tendering' in cruise ship port operations?

Accepted Answer

Transporting passengers between the ship and shore via small boats when the ship anchors offshore

Answer

The process of submitting bids for ship services

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Loading provisions and stores aboard the ship

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Transferring passenger luggage at embarkation

Question 3

What is the significance of the 'Plimsoll line' (load line) on a cruise ship's hull?

Accepted Answer

It indicates the maximum depth to which the ship may be loaded safely in various water conditions

Answer

It marks the waterline for aesthetic painting purposes

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It shows the vessel's registration number

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It marks the boundary between passenger and crew decks

Question 4

What is 'lines handling' during a cruise ship's docking procedure?

Accepted Answer

Securing the ship to the berth using mooring lines handled by deck crew and shore gangs

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Managing passenger queueing lines at the gangway

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Routing electrical shore power cables to the vessel

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Managing communication lines between departments

Question 5

A 'Notice of Arrival' (NOA) must be submitted to US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) how many hours before a cruise ship arrives in port?

Accepted Answer

24 hours

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4 hours

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12 hours

Answer

96 hours

Question 6

What safety device prevents a mooring line from 'surging' back and injuring crew during docking?

Accepted Answer

Mooring winch with auto-tension and manual braking

Answer

Bollard brake pad

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Rat guard

Answer

Gangway safety net