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Vietnamese Seafarer Upgrading Project WELCOME ON BOARD Volume Conversation On Merchant Vessel English Practice For Vietnamese Seamen All Japan Seamen’s Union Welcome On Board Volume Vietnamese Seafarer Upgrading Project On The Plane – The Declaration Card Announcement: Ladies and gentlemen, we will soon be distributing Immigration Cards and Declaration Cards Please fill them out and ask the cabin attendants should you require any help Tan: what does “Occupation” mean on the Immigration card? Dong: I think that it means the kind of business we are in I guess we can write “seaman”, can‟t we? Tan: I think so Dong: I brought 400 Lucky Strike cigarettes and 200 Seven Stars cigarettes with me I wonder if I have to declare them? Tan: I‟m not sure Let‟s ask the cabin attendant Excuse me, may we ask you a question? CA: sure Dong: he brought a total of 600 cigarettes with him Does he have to pay tax on them? CA: tax exemption for non-Japanese citizens is up to 400 japanese cigarettes and 400 non-japanese ones Dong: I see He has 400 non-japanese cigarettes and 200 japanese cigarettes ones, so he‟s within the tax exemption, isn‟t he? CA: that‟s right So you don‟t have to declare them on the Declaration Card Dong: I see Also, I brought a camera with me Should I declare it? CA: if your camera is new and its price is over ¥10,000, then it is a taxable item However, if you not have any other article worth more than ¥10,000, then a camera is taxable only if it cost you more than ¥20,000 Dong: my camera isn‟t new CA: OK Then you don‟t need to declare it as long as it clearly looks used Dong: I see Thank you CA: you‟re welcome Welcome On Board Volume Vietnamese Seafarer Upgrading Project Talking With Another Passenger Dong: I‟m bored with the scenery All I can see are clouds (pointing at a mountain) Wow! Look! That must be Mt fuji! Splendid!it‟s exactly like in the picture I saw Tan: Wow! It‟s really beautiful! Is the white stuff on top, snow? Pass: It‟s snow, that‟s right You‟re lucky to see it so clearly It‟s quite beautiful, that‟s true Is this your first time in japan? Dong: No, it‟s our second time, but we didn‟t see it last time We‟re really lucky, aren‟t we? Pass: Are you here on business? Dong: No, we‟re seamen We were hired by a japanese company and we‟re going to board a ship in Yokohama Pass: You‟re seamen? It‟s the first time that I‟ve met seamen Nice to meet you It seems like a tough job, doesn‟t it? By the way, where are you from? Tan: I‟m from Hanoi, in Vietnam Pass: I‟ve never been to Hanoi but I saw on tivi that Hanoi is quite a modern city now Dong: Yes, it is Is Mt Fuji covered with snow throughout the year? Pass: No, it isn‟t summer in japan is from june to august, and the snow melts then After that it is the fall season until the end of November During the winter, from November to around April, it‟s covered with snow Dong: I see Pass: Have a good trip Welcome On Board Volume Vietnamese Seafarer Upgrading Project At Customs – Narita Airport C.O : You‟re seamen, aren‟t you? Open your suitcase, please Tan: Yes, just a moment There you are C.O : Are you carrying any liquor or cigarettes? Tan: Yes, I have two cartons of cigarettes C.O : Let me see them Tan: ( Taking one carton from his pocket and the other from his suitcase) Here they are C.O.: ( Looking at them carefully to see whether there are drugs hidden.) Thank you That‟s OK May I check the contents of your suitcase? Tan: yes, go ahead C.O.: (looking at each items one by one) what‟s this? Tan: it‟s some medicine I bouught in Vietnam C.O.: let me have a look inside (taking out some packages) what‟s this medicine for? Tan: it‟s for the stomach C.O.: OK Thank you Please go ahead Next, please Tan: he really took his time I was starting to lose patience! Dong: I almost lost my mind too! I‟d heard they were very strict with drugs, and they really are There‟s so much smuggling from southeast Asian countries that it makes them very nervous Welcome On Board Volume Vietnamese Seafarer Upgrading Project Meeting with an Agent(1) Tan: (At Narita Airport‟s Gate No 2) wow! There are so many people Where‟s Mr Yamada, our agent? Dong: Apparently, he‟s waiting for us and holding a placard with our names on it Look, it might be him Tan: Excuse me Are you Mr Yamada from international Marine? We‟re Dong and Tan from Vietnam We‟re supposed to board the persian Adventure Yamada: Welcome to Japan My name‟s Yamada and I work at international Marine Dong: Nice to meet you I‟m Dong, Dang Thai Dong, third Mate Tan: Nice to meet you I‟m Tan, Ngo Cong Tan, Third Engineer Yamada: How was your trip? Dong: It was great! We saw Mt Fuji from the plane It was beautiful Yamada: I‟m great to hear that Did you have any problems at customs? Tan: No, we didn‟t, but we were searched quite thoroughly Yamada: That‟s understandable Customs officers are now very strict because drug smuggling from southeast Asian countries into Japan has been increasing recently Dong: They looked through our luggage Is it that easy to find drugs? Yamada: According to the news, they often find drugs that way Smuggling by cargo ship also seems to be quite popular Japanese customs officers are confident of their ability to fiing smuggled goods There is a minibus waiting for us Shall we go? Welcome On Board Volume Vietnamese Seafarer Upgrading Project Meeting with an Agent (2) ( Dong and Tan exit from Gate A suddently, a Japanese man calls them over) Stranger: Excuse me, you‟re Mr Vu Van Tu from the Vietnam ABC Company, aren‟t you? Dong: No, actually, I‟m not My name‟s Dong, Dang Thai Dong I‟m not with the Vietnam ABC company Stranger: I‟m very sorry Tan: It‟s difficult to find people with this crowd Dong: I think our agent has a placcard with our names on it Let‟s try to find him ( Ten minute later) Tan: He doesn‟t seem to be here Has he got the meeting place wrong? There are two terminals at Narita Airport This is Terminal 1, isn‟t it? Dong: Anyway, we can‟t anything now but wait And we don‟t know the phone number Let‟s sit on that bench and wait (ten more minutes later) Tan: Look! That man seems to have the placard with our names on it Excuse me Are you Mr Yamada? We‟re Tan and Dong from Vietnam Yamada: Oh, thank goodness! I‟m glad we were able to meet up We were delayed because of the traffic There was a big accident on the highway on the way to the airport This has never happened to me in my years of experience with this company Today‟s not my lucky day I‟m sorry to have kept you waiting Welcome On Board Volume Vietnamese Seafarer Upgrading Project At Tokyo Station ( They are transferring from the Yamanote Line to the Tokaido shinkansen) Dong: I think this is the right way, but with all these people I‟m not sure! It‟s peak hour Anyway, commuting is always bad Tan: Let‟s ask someone (he stops a passerby) excuse me, is this the way to the shinkansen? Person: There are several shinkansens Which one are you looking for? Tan: Straight ahead? Ok Thank you very much Dong: Let‟s go Stat staff: Will you show me your ticket, please? Tan: Here it is Which platform does the train leave from? Stat staff: Platform 16 Tan: Platform 16 thank you Dong: We should have lunch on the train Let‟s buy some food Tan: That‟s a good idea If possible, I‟d like to have some typical Japanese food (At a stall nearby) Dong: “Makunouchi-bentou” I think it‟s a Japanese packed lunch I‟ll have that Announcement: Hikari Super-Express 163, bound for Okayama at 12:45, will leave Shortly from Platform 16 Tan: Let‟s hurry or it‟ll leave without us We have seats A and B in car No 12 Welcome On Board Volume Vietnamese Seafarer Upgrading Project At the Mizushima-Port Service Boat Station Tan: ( To the staff at the Service Boat Station) Excuse me, we want to board the Persian Adventure When does the service boat leave? Staff: Marine No leaves at pm She‟s over there Tan: Thanks By the way, has the Persian Adventure come into berth yet? Staff: Well, she was supposed to be here at 12 o‟clock so I suppose she has Look, you can see her there Dong: Oh, that‟s true It‟s the one with the reddish funnel, isn‟t it? Staff: Yes, it is Dong: Do you know the schedule? Staff: I heard that the ETD (Estimated Time of Departure) is the day after tomorrow, but I don‟t know the details Tan: That‟s way too short, isn‟t it? Staff: All specialized carriers the same Dong: I‟d like to buy some cookies Is there a shop around here? Staff: There is a convenience store further down the street Go out here, turn left at the corner and then go straight on Go on about 200 meters and you‟ll find it on your right Dong: Thank you Staff: Be sure not to miss the service boat Tan: Don‟t worry We still have 30 minutes until it leaves Let‟s go Welcome On Board Volume Vietnamese Seafarer Upgrading Project Getting Lost Tan: I thought it would be easy to find the shop, but I can‟t see it anywhere Dong: I wonder if we‟ve lost our way Maybe we turned at the wrong corner Everything‟s written in Japanese, and there‟s kanji everywhere! I can‟t understand anything Tan: We‟ll have to turn back Let‟s go back to that corner Dong: We don‟t have enough time Let‟s ask someone Tan: Do they speak English, though? I‟ve heard that ordinary Japanese people are not very good at speaking English Dong: Anyway, let‟s ask that student Excuse me, you speak English? Student: Yes, I‟m studying English at school Can I help you? Dong: Yes We want to go to the convenience store nearby but we‟re a little lost Student: There‟s the “Morning Light” that way Turn right over there Go straight on for about 100 meters You‟ll see a set of traffic lights Turn left there and you find it Dong: Thank you very much Student: You‟re welcome Are you seamen? Dong: Yes, we are We‟re boarding a tanker in Mizushima Student: It takes five minutes from the shop to the boat station Will you know how to get there Dong: Yes, we will We just came from the station so we‟ll probably be able to get back Student: That‟s good Take care of yourselves Good-bye Dong: Thank you very much Tan: Thank goodness he could speak English! I was very impressed with that student He looked like a very competent young man Welcome On Board Volume Vietnamese Seafarer Upgrading Project At a convenience Store Staff: May I help you? Tan: I‟d like to buy some cookies Staff: They are on that shelf over there Please choose what you like Tan: these are chocolate-flavored cookies Excuse me, how much are these? I can‟t see the price Staff: I‟m sorry but all the prices are bar-coded only Those are ¥200 Tan: Thanks Dong: ¥200 is expensive, I think Let‟s look for cheaper ones How about these? It says “potato chips” on the packet They‟re ¥130 Tan: It‟s quite light for such a big packet but it looks good OK, I‟ll buy two of them Dong: I‟ll buy some too Staff: Do you want to pay for these separately or together? Tan: Together, please Staff: That comes to ¥546 Dong: Ah, isn‟t it supposed to be ¥520 since they‟re ¥130 each? Staff: You need to add the 5% sales tax which comes to ¥26 Dong: Is the tax imposed on everything? Staff: Yes, in principle it‟s on everything Will that be all? Dong: Yes, here‟s a ¥1,000 bill Staff: Thank you Here‟s your change: ¥454 Tan: Thank you (they go out ot the shop) I wonder if it‟s safe enough for such a young boy to look after such a big shop on his own? Dong: I was surprised too but I heard that Japan was a very safe country Welcome On Board Volume Vietnamese Seafarer Upgrading Project 101 Removing Old Paint Bosun: At first, we‟ll use air hammers to remove large bits of peeling paint and rust This area isn‟t so large Hiep: We‟ll use disk sanders after that, right? Bosun: Yes, when we get to that step, we‟ll divide into two groups: Group One will continue grinding the surface, and Group Two will remove light rust with a jetter Remember, never take off your protective goggles, and everyone should be working about two meters from one another Tu: There‟s quite a bit of rust And the air hammer easily removes it, but I‟m still getting tired Bosun: What you need to is hold the head of the air hammer more tightly It takes more time when your holding only the handle Hiep: Like this? Bosun: OK, but hold the hammer at a downward angle to keep rust from spraying up (Later) Bosun: OK, you can stop chipping now You two, please use the sanders to grind off any paint left after chipping Remember that the paint will adhere only to properly-prepared metal The pumpman and I will go with the jetters Hiep: Doan! You can‟t just tighten the sandpaper to the sander by hand You have to use a wrench, or else the paper may fly off and hit someone Tu: OK Is this the wrench? Bosun: When you finish chipping, we should sweep up and apply one coat of paint Welcome On Board Volume Vietnamese Seafarer Upgrading Project 102 Painting 3/Off: Good morning, sir The sun‟s shining and there‟s no chance of rain, so today looks like the day for painting The paint we use needs hardener, doesn‟t it? A/Off: this paint is called denatured epoxy The base and hardener set up like this: according to the instructions, we mix the amount of hardener that we need Then we add the hardener to the base at a ratio of one to ten 3/Off: If we don‟t mix at the proper ratio, what will happen? A/Off: Well, since the paint works by a chemical reaction between the hardener and the base, the paint wouldn‟t be very permanent But the manufacturers allow a plus or minus 10 percent margin of error 3/Off: If we use the denatured epoxy, we don‟t need to use anti-corrosive paint, we? A/Off: Right, the two paints are anti-corrosive by different means Marine paint, which was popular before, prevented corrosion through a complex chemical reaction Denatured epoxy, on the other hand, prevents corrosion due to its thickness after it dries It‟s really quite effective 3/Off: Does that mean that we need to apply it extra thick? A/Off: That‟s right The thickness of a normal paper is 100 microns and it becomes 200 microns when spray paint is applied so it‟s better that way 3/Off: How long does it take for the paint to dry? A/Off: It depends on the weather, but one hour is usually enough It puts a whole new twist on painting methods Welcome On Board Volume Vietnamese Seafarer Upgrading Project 103 Greasing up Bosun: Hey, you forgot to grease the back of the winch here Check behind there and add a little grease, will you Khanh: Sorry Where is it? Oh, I see I‟ll get right to it Bosun: This area is exposed to the sea and salt more than any other area, so if it‟s not greased, it‟ll probably hurt the equipment Khanh: OK, I‟ll be more careful next time Bosun: This grease nipple isn‟t accepting the grease, so maybe you should change it and try applying the grease again Tu: Yes, sir Hey Hiep, you have any new grease nipples? Hiep: No I‟m all out Bosun, you have any? Bosun: I don‟t either But there are some back in stock in the deck tool store Hiep, would you go fetch some Hiep: sure (Hiep returns with new grease nipples) Bosun: Hiep, change the one on top of the deck roller: it‟s completely covered with paint, and doesn‟t work Hiep: OK, right away Bosun: This nipple has had too much grease applied to it Remember, it‟s wasteful to smear grease on the outside like that; it‟ll just get grease on the deck Hiep, you can wipe up the overflowing grease, later Hiep: Yes, sir Bosun: Well, it looks like we‟re finished, so let‟s clean up the grease pumps Welcome On Board Volume Vietnamese Seafarer Upgrading Project 104 Overhauling the Fuel Oil Purifier 3/Eng: First Engineer, I stopped the No.1 fuel oil purifier because it was vibrating, and I heard a loud clanging noise during the M0 checks this morning 1/Eng: It‟s possible that the vertical bearing might be broken Well, let‟s check it out right now Have you already started the No.2 purifier? 3/Eng: Yes, I have No.1 Oiler, will you prepare the half-ton chain hoist No.1 Oil: We‟re using all the half-ton hoists, so I‟ll prepare a one-ton 3/Eng: We‟ll need empty buckets or cans to catch the gear oil that we drain Will you tell the wiper to bring two empty 18-liter containers and a bag of rags? 1/Eng: Third Engineer, start overhauling after you‟ve confirmed that the pump‟s not running If it‟s running, you could get seriously injured, or damage the machine 3/Eng: Yes, I‟ll confirm that it‟s not running I‟ve carefully read the manual so I know the proper procedure No.1 Oil: Third Engineer, the purifier has completely stopped, so I‟ll start opening it 3/Eng: Let‟s carry the bowl to the workshop so we can overhaul it Please dump the drained gear-oil into the waste-oil tank No.1 Oil: Oh, I can see that the vertical thrust bearing is damaged 3/Eng: OK, let‟s change it, since we have a new one Please replace all the Orings at the same time No.1 Oil: We should be able to finish this earlier than I thought 3/Eng: Thanks for your help Welcome On Board Volume Vietnamese Seafarer Upgrading Project 105 Diesel Generator 1/Eng: Good morning Have you prepared, as planned, for changing the No.2 diesel generator‟s cylinder cover? 2/Eng: Yes, I have I‟ve already posted a note in the engine control room that says “ we‟re overhauling the No.2 diesel generator, so don‟t try to use it” I noted it on the distribution board, as well I‟ve also disabled the engine control room‟s generator controls, and enabled only the local controls No.1 Oil: The tools and spare parts have been ready since yesterday 2/Eng: We‟re draining the jacket cooling water now, so we‟ll be able to start in about ten minutes 1/Eng: To be safe, lock the start/stop handle in the stop position The stop valve for the air should be shut, too 2/Eng: OK, I‟ve done all that No.1 Oiler, please get three portable lights because the area around the generator is dark No.1 Oil: Yes, sir By the way, we have only three spare cylinder-covers Which cover should we change first? 2/Eng: how about one, two, and three In that order 1/Eng: Tell everyone not to pass under a crane that‟s moving a cylinder 2/Eng: I will But I think we‟ll be all right, because we‟ve practiced KYT on working around heavy lifts Anyway, I‟ll review the key point of the job No.1 Oil: Second Engineer, the jacket cooling water has been drained, sir 2/Eng: OK, let‟s get started Welcome On Board Volume Vietnamese Seafarer Upgrading Project 106 Removing a Motor 3/Eng: (Pointing) Evaporator ejector pump starter panel, switch power off OK It‟s indicating “No use” OK, local control box, lock in stop position OK, we‟re ready Let‟s remove the motor No.1 Oil: Third Engineer, remove the electric cables please 3/Eng: Right away No.1 Oiler, please take out all the coupling bolts No.1 Oil: I‟ll mark the couplings before I remove them 3/Eng: Good idea I‟ll remove the set pin and set bolts No.1 Oil: I‟ll remove the coupling bolts Three of the six rubber rings are damaged 3/Eng: We‟re going to replace them when we set the motor back up No.1 Oil: OK, let‟s remove the motor 3/Eng: Begin lifting with the chain hoist No.1 Oil: Third Engineer, be careful not to catch your fingers in there Shall we carry the motor to the workshop and overhaul it there? It‟s more comfortable in there, compared to the hot and noisy engine room 3/Eng: OK, slowly put the motor on the cart That‟s good Setting it up is harder than removing it, isn‟t it? I‟m not confident about centering it No.1 Oil: Yes, It‟s harder, but there‟s no need to worry, once you get the hang of it 3/Eng: Would you teach me when we set it back up? No.1 Oil: Of course Welcome On Board Volume Vietnamese Seafarer Upgrading Project 107 Meeting With the Shipyard (Deck Schedule) Good morning, Chief Officer Let‟s start the meeting Yard Deck Staff: C/Off: Yes Second Mate, Bosun, let‟s get going Yard Deck Staff: As written in schedule A, it takes six hours to dry her after shifting her to dry dock Then we‟ll give her a high pressure wash and inspect her bottom It will be at about 13:00 on the third day C/Off: Does that mean that we‟ll be painting the hull from around day four? Yard Deck Staff: Yes, I think so We agreed with your company‟s superintendent that would be the day to begin painting the hull They‟re going to supply a new kind of paint this time C/Off: Let me know when you finish sandblasting The rew wants to look at the results Yard Deck Staff: Yes I‟ll let you know By the way, after going into dry dock, please siphon off as much of the ballast as possible, from No.2 and No.4 centers The bottom plugs that you see marked here will be removed, but the drying time depends on how much you can siphon off C/Off: I see I‟ll shut all the valves after discharging the ballast Yard Deck Staff: C/Off: Please so we have to anything when you take out the anchor chains? Yard Deck Staff: No, you don‟t we‟ll everything, since the hydraulic system is still usable Welcome On Board Volume Vietnamese Seafarer Upgrading Project 108 Supervising the Job in the Shipyard 3/Off: excuse me, Chief When will you tdo today‟s scheduled inspection? Yard Deck Staff: 3/Off: we‟re waiting for the inspector‟s instructions when he comes I see By the way, I was told that they finished welding the crane steps But when I checked, I found that they didn‟t it properly Will you tell them to properly finish the job Yard Deck Staff: 3/Off: let me see…yes, you‟re right I‟ll tell them to get on it Aside from that, there‟s a lot of garbage that was left by the dockhands Would you have them get rid of it as soon as possible Yard Deck Staff: Sure Oh, they‟ve just finished cleaning the No.2 center tank Would you give it a quick once-over 3/Off: Yes, I will Hey, Bosun, the No.2 center has just been cleaned I‟m going to check the inside of it, so will you let the LE come here Bosun: He‟s now in fore peak tank with the second Officer, so I‟ll grab a portable light and go with you (In the Tank) 3/Off: It seems to be clean Should we check the sharing area? I‟ll check the starboard side Bosun: then I‟ll check the port side Keep an eye out for any discarded rags 3/Off: I‟ve already found some We have to check carefully Bosun: I found a thin wire right here Welcome On Board Volume Vietnamese Seafarer Upgrading Project 109 The Meeting About Proceeding to the Shipyard C/Eng: Well, finally, we‟re going to dock This time we‟re supposed to have some kind of special survey, so we‟re in for a tough time Keep on your toes, everyone 1/Eng: People tend to get injured when there‟s a mess on board, so be careful Besides, don‟t look out only for our crew, but also for the dock workers and service men We need to avoid accidents 3/Eng: I‟m nervous about docking because it‟s my first time But on the other hand, I‟m looking forward to it When we change the power source from the ship‟s to the shore‟s? 1/Eng: We change it before pumping the water out of the dry dock 3/Eng: why is it changed before pumping the water out of the dry dock? 1/Eng: As you know, the diesel generator needs seawater as a coolant So after dry docking, there‟s no more coolant 3/Eng: I see, we have to change the power source before the coolant runs out That‟s why we can‟t use the main air compressor, and why compressed air is supplied by the shipyard C/Eng: Not only that, but during dry dock the shipyard also supplies cooling water for the provision refrigerator and for the unit cooler for the workshop 1/Eng: Chief Engineer We‟ll soon be about 15 miles from the shipyard, so we should start reducing speed Shall we change the main engine‟s fuel from heavy fuel oil to diesel? C/Eng: Yes, let‟s that Remember, safety first Let‟s it Welcome On Board Volume Vietnamese Seafarer Upgrading Project 110 Working in the Engine Room at Dry dock (1) 1/Eng: Hi, Third Engineer, you look so busy 3/Eng: No, not really I‟ve just changed the ejector pump‟s delivery valve 1/Eng: thank you very much Well, have you seen the second Engineer? 3/Eng: He‟s at the auxiliary boiler 1/Eng: Thanks Workers are removing the No.2 cylinder piston right now It‟s a good chance to have a look at the procedure 3/Eng: I‟m really surprised! I can‟t believe that such big pistons can move in one second reciprocating strokes 1/Eng: All the pistons and their covers will be hauled to the workshop to be overhauled and inspected 3/Eng: I‟d like to see that 1/Eng: I‟m going to watch this afternoon, so why don‟t you come with me and don‟t be careful of only your feet, watch your head, too 3/Eng: Yes, I will Just now I hadn‟t seen a big cylinder that had been removed from the main engine It was hanging from the hoist, and I almost walked under it I was lucky that the second Engineer warned me 1/Eng: There are dangers everywhere when you‟re in a shipyard 3/Eng: May I enter the empty cylinder to see the liner? 1/Eng: Yes, but make sure to get permission from the guys working on it 3/Eng: OK, I will it‟s for safety and not getting in their way, right? 1/Eng: That‟s right And make sure you don‟t have anything in your pockets, because if you drop something in there, you‟ll get into trouble 3/Eng: All right Welcome On Board Volume Vietnamese Seafarer Upgrading Project 111 Working in the engine room at Dry Dock (2) 2/Eng: Third Engineer, you haven‟t seen exhaust gas economizer being rinsed before, have you? Let‟s go watch 3/Eng: Great, I want to see that What‟s the point of rinsing the economizer? 2/Eng: It‟s to remove as much soot as possible And it‟s difficult to because we have to the job as quickly as possible, even though the soot collection tank‟s capacity is 30 tons 3/Eng: What‟s a soot collection tank? 2/Eng: It‟s the tank that stores the soot, and the dirty water that‟s used to clean the economizer 3/Eng: you mean that they can clean it thoroughly because there‟s no limitation? 2/Eng: Exactly Moisture laden soot causes corrosion, so it needs to be properly cleaned 3/Eng: Soot can also cause fires so proper cleaning is essential, isn‟t it? 2/Eng: Right And a soot fire can extensively damage the economizer, so we have to keep it relatively soot free 3/Eng: So we always have to watch the exhaust gas temperature at the outlet to prevent and detect soot fires 2/Eng: Yes Working for safe navigation and economical operation is part of our duty Let‟s go Welcome On Board Volume Vietnamese Seafarer Upgrading Project 112 Taking Over the Navigation Watch 3/Off: (He comes up to the bridge and checks the ship‟s course on the charts, letting his eyes get accustomed to the darkness He also read the Captain‟s night order book Then he comes out to the wheel room) Good evening, sir C/Off: Good evening 3/Off: (Proceeding to the center compass) may I take over the watch? C/Off: Present course and speed is 218 degrees, 15.5 knots The speed has been about the same for the last four hours The distance to the next waypoint is about seven miles, and we‟ll reach it sometime after 20:30 the current effect is light, and visibility is good 3/Off: Yes, sir The course is 218 C/Off: For our surrounding area, the ship over there showing the green light is on an opposite course from us Her distance is miles, and her course is about 35 degrees, which is just about our opposite The CPA is miles 3/Off: I see C/Off: there‟s another ship, far away on our port side, at a distance of 15 miles I‟ve observed it on radar, and its course is also opposite of ours We should be able to see her mast light soon 3/Off: Yes, sir (He looks for it with the binoculars) I can‟t see it yet C/Off: There‟s one more ship, this one following about miles behind us; it‟s the small one that we overtook awhile back I haven‟t seen any fishing boats, but the Second Mate saw a lot of them during his watch Keep a close watch for them 3/Off: Yes, sir C/Off: I haven‟t received any navigation warnings You‟ve read the Captain‟s night order, right? 3/Off: Yes, I have I‟ll take over, sir Thank you C/Off: good night Welcome On Board Volume Vietnamese Seafarer Upgrading Project 113 Handing Over the Job of the Engineer 1/Eng: Third Engineer, we‟re now changing the main engine exhaust valve Remember, when you work in the engine room, wear a safety helmet, and don‟t pass under heavy machinery that‟s suspended from hoists 3/Eng: Yes, sir 1/Eng: Meet Hashimoto, the Previous Third Engineer He‟ll show you around and teach you what to Hashimoto: 3/Eng: I‟m the previous Third Engineer, Hashimoto Nice to meet you I‟m Tan Ngo Nice to meet you, too Please show me everything, since this is my first time on a Japanese ship Hashimoto: The Third Engineer is in charge of several machines, such as the provision refrigerator, the air conditioner, the evaporator, their auxiliary pumps, and onboard electricity, etc He‟s also in charge of controlling the fuel oil, including purifier maintenance, and keeping the logbook and the noon report You should read the Third Engineer‟s takeover notebook to get the details 3/Eng: I‟m confident working with the electricity and refrigerators, but I‟m not sure about controlling the fuel oil Please teach me as much as you can Hashimoto: Of course This is my third ship as a Third Engineer And what matters most is training, not studying 3/Eng: Thanks By the way, I‟m surprised at how clean it is in the engine room Hashimoto: Thank you It‟s really important to keep things clean and tidy, in order to quickly spot trouble and work more efficiently Welcome On Board Volume Vietnamese Seafarer Upgrading Project 114 Supplying the Ship’s Stores Supplier: Good morning, I‟m the supplier The supply boat is waiting behind the poop deck Do you want me to pick them up by crane? C/Off: OK Bosun, prepare the crane (Starting to load the stores) Bosun: (to the boatman) Hey, I‟ll send you a messenger rope Tie it to your rope (to Hiep) OK, they‟re connected Hiep, heave it up and put it on that bitt Hiep: it‟s on the bitt Bosun: (To the boatman) I‟m lowering the hook Watch your head! Boatman: (To Bosun) OK, stop It‟s hooked on, so heave it in Bosun: Doan, heave in OK, hold on Swing it in and lower it onto the deck Wiper, look out, it‟s dangerous around there Get back Slack down Take the stores out of the sling Supplier: Later, will you check these with me? Bosun: (To Boatman) Hey, those bottles are too heavy This is only a one-ton crane, and that load‟s near the limit Put only ten bottles in the next sling Boatman: All right But the sea‟s getting rough, so hurry up Bosun: OK Pick up everything from the boat The wind has picked up so we better get this done quickly Welcome On Board Volume Vietnamese Seafarer Upgrading Project 115 Supplying Provisions C/Off: (With a transceiver) Captain, this is the Chief Mate The crane and accommodation ladder are ready, sir Capt: Thanks A supply boat is coming up on our starboard side When it gets here, pick up the supplies C/Off: Yes, sir (The boat arrives) Two ship chandlers have boarded and they say they have eight slings We‟ll start picking them up, sir Capt: Roger I‟ll hold this course and speed for a while C/Off: (To the Pumpman on the crane) Start loading Slack down Hold on Heave in OK, swing it on deck Slack down OK folks, take the stuff out of the sling Just take the frozen food to the chamber C.Stew: Chief Officer, I want to get the frozen stuff atowed right away Can you give me some people to help C/Off: The deck crews are busy unloading out there Take some engine crew members to help And move those bottles more out of the way Someone might hit them C.Stew: Thanks Mess man, move those bottles over more, will you We‟ll take this cart right to the chamber C/Off: Hiep, they‟re watermelons, so be careful with them OK, folks, the next sling is coming Pumpman, swing it to this side, and put it down here (To the Captain by transceiver) Captain, we have one more sling to pick up, and we‟re just doing it now Capt: Roger Let me know when you‟re done, so I can increase our speed We‟re too slow against this current C/Off: Captain We‟re finished, and the ship chandlers have left The accommodation ladder‟s clear, sir Capt: Thank goodness Thanks for your help You did it quickly, and everyone did a good job Welcome On Board Volume [...]... which would input all data in a computer It would control the information as far as spare parts are concerned, on the ship or on shore Now, let me show you the workshop Welcome On Board Volume 1 Vietnamese Seafarer Upgrading Project 28 Conversation During a Meal Tan: I feel better now that we‟ve left port Dong: We have a lot to learn from now on Everyone on board is kind and willing to help when we ask... each other, without having to differentiate nationalities Welcome On Board Volume 1 Vietnamese Seafarer Upgrading Project 29 Welcome Party C/Off: Well, everyone, this is the welcome party for the new members on board First, I would like to ask Captain Shimoda for a welcome address on behalf of the crew Capt: Gentlemen Let me say a few words to welcome you on board the Persian Adventure I‟m Captain Shimoda... is a lifetime shame” So try hard on your own, and if you still don‟t understand, ask for help The worst situation is when you pretend that you understand and then you fail to do your work Dong/Tan: Yes, sir Captain: Enjoy your time on board Welcome On Board Volume 1 Vietnamese Seafarer Upgrading Project 12 Self-Introduction – The COC Room of the Tanker (COC: Cargo Oil Control) 2/Off: Hi, you‟re the third... you if you inhale it Welcome On Board Volume 1 Vietnamese Seafarer Upgrading Project 35 Safety Training – Tanker Fires and Explosions C/Off: Let‟s talk more about fire and explosions Flammable gas, alone, doesn‟t cause explosions Dong: You mean there must be oxygen too? Tan: And also a source of ignition C/Off: You‟re right What is also important, however, is their concentration Although what I will... International Marine Satellite Welcome On Board Volume 1 Vietnamese Seafarer Upgrading Project 17 Getting to know the Ship – A Cabin Dong: It‟s quite a big room, with a big window, a shower, and a toilet 2/Off: The ship‟s accommodations were built by the Japanese ship owners and it didn‟t use to appeal to us compared to the accommodations of European ships But lately, conditions have improved Dong: Is... have to respond to it Tan: This is the first time that I‟ve worked on a M0 ship Please give me a lot of advice Welcome On Board Volume 1 Vietnamese Seafarer Upgrading Project 20 Getting to know the Ship – The Upper Deck C/Off: Let me quickly show you the deck Be sure to wear a helmet whenever you work on deck There‟s one that has “Third Officer” written on it Dong: I found it C/Off: We must go one floor... Dang, aren‟t you? Welcome on board I‟m the second Mate and my name is Tanaka Nice to meet you Dong: Nice to meet you too I‟m Dong Dang, I‟m 22 years old and I‟m from Hanoi 2/Off: Is this your first time on a tanker? Dong: Yes, it is I‟ve been on a 20,000 ton bulk carrier before, and I received tanker training in Vietnam, which was mainly lectures I also trained using a tanker simulator at one of the Japanese... a pleasant and peaceful time on board Welcome On Board Volume 1 Vietnamese Seafarer Upgrading Project 13 Self-Introduction – A passage Tan: (To a Japanese crew member passing by) Hello I‟m Third Engineer, Tan Ngo I just came on board 2/Eng: Hi Nice to meet you I‟m second Engineer, Suzuki I‟m sorry but I was checking a pump and that prevented me from being in the engine control room when the Chief Engineer... that you don‟t hurt your joints Welcome On Board Volume 1 Vietnamese Seafarer Upgrading Project 31 The Recreation Room Tan: Shall we watch a video? Dong: Sure, since we can‟t watch TV from here What tapes are there? Tan: There are quite a few American movies and many Japanese movies too, but we don‟t understand Japanese Dong: American movies are fun I prefer entertaining ones to serious ones Tan: How... 2/Off: Yes Have you ever used it before? Transmission‟s done only by the captain or the Radio Officer, though Dong: Actually, I have used one on a ship, previously 2/Off: That‟s good VLCC: Very Large Crude Carrier GPS: Global position satellite System GMDSS: Global Marine Distress and Safety System Welcome On Board Volume 1 Vietnamese Seafarer Upgrading Project 16 Getting to know the Ship – the Radio ... would control the information as far as spare parts are concerned, on the ship or on shore Now, let me show you the workshop Welcome On Board Volume Vietnamese Seafarer Upgrading Project 28 Conversation... only if it cost you more than ¥20,000 Dong: my camera isn‟t new CA: OK Then you don‟t need to declare it as long as it clearly looks used Dong: I see Thank you CA: you‟re welcome Welcome On Board. .. global, I wonder if nations can get on more peacefully with each other, without having to differentiate nationalities Welcome On Board Volume Vietnamese Seafarer Upgrading Project 29 Welcome Party