Seagull Computer Based Training is a good source of on board work related information

Seagull CBT is a very informative and a good reference that can be used to develop every seaman’s knowledge and understanding of his job on board.

To make the most of it;

1.  Do not just study the required specific training module in order to pass the training but read it carefully and try to relate      it to your job on board.

2.  Even if you have already pass the specific training module you may review or read the training module all over again      during your spare time or you may read other seagull training module for additional knowledge.

The following are some of the Seagull Computer Based Training Module that can help seafarer to have better understanding of the job on board seagoing vessel:

- Personal safety - you can learn about personal safety in you work onboard and how get rid of accidents.

- Ship general safety - you can learn about Risk factors of your vessel and equipments on board.

- ISM code - you can learn about ISM code, its requirements, purpose, and procedures.

- Voyage planning - you can learn about Voyage planning in open sea, pilotage waters, and traffic separation areas.

- Satellite navigation GPS - you can learn how to use GPS Satellite navigation system in a safe and efficient way.

- ECDIS - you can learn about Electronic Chart Display Information Systems.

- AIS - you can learn about Automatic Identification System.

PERSONAL MUSTER CARD

Personal Muster Card - contains information which are useful to crew members in an emergency situation. The following are information in the Personal Muster Card:

Crew number, etc., General Emergency Alarm signal, Fire alarn signal, Abandon ship signal, Muster (assembly) station, Emergency duties.

MUSTER LIST

Muster list must be located in places where it can be easily seen. Muster list tells you the following:


WHO YOU ARE - Identifies all crews by name, number, rank, or a combination of both number and rank.

WHERE YOU GO - Identifies the muster stations (assembly stations) which are the designated places on the ship that personnel should go upon hearing the general emergency alarm signal.

WHAT TO DO - Either specific duties are assigned, such as preparations of boats, stairway guides etc., or crew will carry out duties as required - dependent on the nature of emergency.

ALARM SIGNALS

General Alarm - Consist of seven (7) or more short blast followed by one (1) long blast on the ship's whistle. (Instruction: Get ready)Boat Alarm - at least (7) short blast followed by one (1) long blast repeated on the ship's whistle. (Instruction: All to attend their station wearing life jacket)

Fire Alarm - Continous blast of the whistle for a period of not less than 10 seconds followed by continous ringing of the general alarm. (Instruction: All to attend their stations bringing along their assigned fire fighting equipment)
Man Over Board Alarm - the letter "O" sounded at least four times on the ship's whistle followed by the same signal sounded on the fire bells. (Instruction: rescue boat crew to muster station immediately carrying the immersion suit)

ABANDONING SHIP - The order to abandon ship is never given until the master judges it necessary. The ship is the safest survival craft, but if the ship's condition will put people's lives in great danger, abandoning it will be the best option.