航海英语口语(liu).doc

第一章 公共英语口述题：1.Please say something about your hometown.a) The geographical position and features of your hometown.b) The environment and customs of your hometown.c) The specialties of your hometown.参考答案： My hometown *,which is in the south of Shandong Province, is a very beautiful village. It lies on the east bank of a small river, surrounded by green mountains. So the air is very fresh and clear. My hometown is rich in natural resources, such as coal, gold, and forests. Tourism also plays a very important role in the countrys economy. The people of my hometown are all kind and friendly. They are working hard for a better life. My hometown is very beautiful, and I love my hometown forever.2. Please say something about yourself.a) Your name, age, rank, working experiences, hobbies.b) Your daily work.c) Your spare time activities.参考答案：I am a twenty-four-year-old A.B(or electrician, etc), my name is *. After my graduation from Dalian Marinetime University, I became a seaman on board the M/V Blue Sky. Six month later, I promoted my rank to Able-bodied. The work on board is difficult but I enjoy it. Every morning, I usually do my routine, derusting, painting, sweeping the deck, and so on. Sometimes, I must be on duty on the bridge as a wheelman, and I steer the ship by the orders of the officer on watch.In my spare time, I often play chess with my friend. Sometimes I like to listen to the music. On the other hand, I write some letters to my family and friends.3. Please say something about your family.a) Members of your family.b) Their occupations.c) Their hobbies and characteristics.参考答案：My family will always be very important in my life. Im raised in loving family. Now, my father is a leader of a factory. He manages the factory heart and soul, and he is always the last one to come off duty and often does extra work. I often see him working late into the night. In addition, he often goes to other cities on business and seldom stay at home. Because of his hard work, he gets a lot of honor.My mother is thirty-five years old. She studied by herself and got a graduation certificate from Shandong university. She was very excited when she graduated, since her dream came ture at last.My parents are open-minded and warm-hearted. They are willing to help others, because of their kindness, our neighbors like to come to our house for talking and playing. My father, my mother and I spend our spare time in many ways. We all like nature and the outdoors. We are fond of walking, swimming and singing.4.your favorite port you have called at. a) A sample introduction of the port. b) Reasons why you like it.c) Anything special about it. As a seaman working on board for many years, I have been to many places such as Tokyo, London, Singapore, New York, etc. All these cities have given me a deep impression. It is a bit hard to say which place I like most. However, if forced to make a choice, I would prefer Singapore, also the capital of that country. The city can be described as a garden city. Everything there looks green and clear. I believe anyone who have been to Singapore will certainly come to such a conclusion that Singapore is a city of best scenery least pollution. On the other hand, smooth and light traffic may also give foreigners deep impressions as drivers there all observe traffic rules. No one dares to drive beyond the speed limit or overtake other cars from behind by surprise, as any violation of traffic or other laws or regulations in Singapore brings one severe punishment in fine or imprisonment. Moreover, most people in Singapore are of Chinese origin. They have the same of similar customs as the Chinese. Chinese is one of the official languages. So it will not be troublesome for a Chinese who cannot speak English to go shopping, go sightseeing, etc. Besides, Singaporeans are all well-mannered and friendly. They are always ready to offer help. Thats why many Chinese seaman are excited when Singapore comes into their view. Im among them.5. Please say something about your responsibilities on board.a) Your position on board.b) Your daily work on board.c) Your duties on board.参考答案： On board, I work as a third mate of the deck department. I have plenty of work on the ship. During navigation, I must maneuver the ship and stand watches on the bridge from 0800 to 1200 and from 2000 to 2400. while being on duty, I am the masters representative. I must maintain a proper look-out at all times by sight and hearing and by all available means. I also make the most effective use of the navigational equipments, such as radar, GPS, fix ships position. If there is any risk of collision exits. I will execute collision avoidance maneuver in full accordance with Colregs. If it is necessary, I will notice the master, for example, when we are navigating in or near an area of restricted visibility. Meanwhile, I am in charge of the life-saving equipments. Of course, I love the life on board. On board I have plenty of time to study and think. Meanwhile, when I maneuver the ship at sea, I always feel I am a true man.第二章 进出港业务口述题：1.Say something about how to apply for radio pratique?a) Your ships particulars and voyage briefs.b) Crewmembers health condition, cargo information and ships sanitary condition at present.c) Some certificates relating to quarantine inspection.参考答案： In order to apply for radio pratique, we should send a radio pratique request to the agent by fax or telex, containing the following information:1) The ships particulars and voyages briefs;2) Crewmembers health condition, cargo information and ships sanitary condition at present.2) The copies of ships certificates for quarantine inspection, such as the Sanitary Certificate, the Health declaration form, the deratting exemption certificate etc., and ask the agent for the authority to grant the radio pratiquel2. Describe the requirements on ships seaworthiness in terms of certificates and papers which need to be carried on board.a) List major certificates on board and describe their particulars.b) Categorize those certificates (class certificates, statutory, certificates)c) The management of those certificates. 参考答案：A seaworthy vessel must have the valid documents and certificates on board showingshe is in compliance with the relevant conventions, such as, SMC, DOC, according to ISM Code tonnage certificate; classification certificate; cargo ship safety construction certificate; cargo ship safety equipment certificate; IOPP certificate; load line certificate, and so on, The master should keep them in file, listing out their respective valid date, last surveyed or extended, otherwise it may bring about trouble.3. Describe the shipboard customs formalities.a) The main duties of the customs formalities.b) Preparations before customs offers come on board.c) Your experiences you have ever had with customs officers. When your vessel arrives in a foreign country, you should perform the customs formalities.To avoid trouble, you should know clearly the customs regulations of the port you are going to before your arrival. The captain shall prepare some documents such as the Captain Declaration, the Import Cargo Menifest, Last Port Clearance, Crew Lists, duplicates of Crew Personal Articles Lists, Stores and Provisions List and so on. The captain must have his signature on the above documents. You should tell customs officers the reason you reach this port that part of cargo is to be discharged here. Meantime, you must ensure that it is necessary. Possession must be declared, otherwise it should be regarded as smuggled goods. At last, the officers will check and seal the bonded store, of course, you should leave out some for the crews daily consumption.4. Describe the shipboard immigration formalities.a) The main duties of the immigration formalities.b) Preparations before immigration offers come on board.c) Your experiences you have ever had with immigration officers.参考答案： After a long sea journey, almost all crew want to go ashore for some fresh land air or to relax their tired limbs. But no person will bi allowed to land on the shore without a valid shore pass issued by the immigration authority. That is to say, you must go through the immigration formalities at first. Usually the purser or the second officer is responsible for that. He should get the crew list and seamams books ready. According to the above documents, the immigration officers will check up all the crewmembers to find if there are stowaways on board. He also needs preparing a list of persons wishing to go ashore and filling up the application form. If the immigration officers think it no problem, they will tell you to observe the landing rules give you the landing permission. In some countries, you should hand in deposits for the pass. The purser or the second officer must collect and return the passes to the immigration officers before departure.4. Describe the shipboard quarantine formalities.a) The main duties of the quarantine formalities.b) Preparations before quarantine offers come on board.c) Your experiences you have ever had with quarantine officers.参考答案： Before arriving at a foreign port, normally, the vessel will have to pass the quarantine inspection. After anchoring at the roadstead, you should report your anchorage time and place, and send out pratique application by radio. Then you should prepare for the inspection. As the quarantine officers boarding on your vessel, you should hoist the quarantine flag. The quarantine inspection is often held in the saloon or on the deck, where all the crew should be mustered. The captain should fill up Maritime Declaration of health. The officer will check your yellow books and any other certificates such as the crewmembers Bill of health, de-ratting certificate, etc. They will also inspect if there are any infectious diseases on board. Sometimes the officers will tell you not to take any fruit or pets ashore. If the result is that you are all in good health, you will get the Free Pratique. So the quarantine service is over. After the officers disembark, you should lower down the yellow fleg.问答题：1. What s the validity of the Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate? Five years 2. What flag should be hoisted when a vessel requires quarantine inspection? Q flag (quarantine flag / yellow flag)3. Can a ship enter a foreign port before quarantine inspection?No , she can t .4. Why must the customs officer seal the Bonded Store?To avoid any smuggled things or contrabands5. Please list 5 ship s certificates.International Tonnage Certificate; International Load Line Certificate; Certificate of Vessel s Registration; Certificate of Vessel s Nationality; Ship Safety Navigation Certificate.6. Are cigarettes and liquor exempted from customs duties?Yes , if it is for ship s consumption.7. How can the captain do with the shore passes before leaving a port?Collect them and return them to the immigration officer.8. Which certificate prescribes the general requirements for the function of radiotelegraphy installation for lifeboat on board?the Safety Radiotelephony Certificate9. Which certificate specifies the freeboard assignment of a ship?the International Load Line Certificate10. Which document demonstrates a ship being in a fit and efficient condition and classed?the Classification Certificate11. If your ship needs provisions and / or replenishments, how to do you get them?A certain ship chandler that the shipping company designates will ask the company for advice and instruction, and then inform you of the right place to receive the provision.12. What documents should you show when you go through the customs formalities?The Captain Declaration, the Import Cargo Manifest, Last Port Clearance, Crew List, duplicates of Crew Personal Articles List , Stores and Provisions List and so on.13. Who issues the shore passes to the crewmembers wishing to go ashore?Immigration officer第三章 靠离与锚泊业务口述题：1.Describe the responsibilities as a watch officer while the ship is at anchor.a) Regular operations for anchor watch.b) Emergency handling in case of dragging.c) Conclusion.参考答案： While at anchor, as an officer on watch, I always keep watch as follows:1) determine and plot the ships position on the chart as soon as possible;2) maintain proper lookout;3) take bearings of fixed navigation marks or shore objects frequently to check whether the ship is remaining securely at anchor;4) inspect around the vessel periodically;5) observe meteorological and tidal conditions and the state of the sea;6) keep a sharp lookout for other vessels position relative to us in the vicinity;7) notify the master and take all necessary measures if the ship drags anchor.2. Describe the proper way of using VHF.a) How to operate VHF set proper.b) General rules of using VHF.c) Rule of using VHF Channel 16.参考答案：Pick up the receiver and set the calling channel, then press the button on the receiver handle and speak. If the channel is not chosen, when turned on, the VHF will tune automatically to Ch.16.VHF should be used correctly and according to the Radio Regulations. The following in particular should be avoided:1) Non-essential transmissions.2) Transmitting without correct identification.3) Use of offensive language, etc.Channel 16 may only be used for distress, urgency and very brief safety communications and for calling to establish other communications which should then be conducted on a suitable working channel.3. Describe the procedures before arrival at a port.a) The preparations from the bridge.b) The preparations from the engine room.c) The preparations from the deck.参考答案： When about to enter a port, all department heads must be notified so they can make the necessary preparations.The master and all deck officers must be familiar with the port information details, sailing directive, tides, currents and the like before arrival at the port. And they should test the navigational aids on the bridge to ensure the safety berthing operation. On the other hand, the deck department should get the necessary papers ready for transacting ships business.Sufficient time must be given the engine department before arrival. Then the engineers should test the machinery for proper operation, for example, the main engine, the helm and so on.On deck, preparations for docking, anchoring, loading or discharging cargo must be made in advance of arrival at the berth as weather conditions permit This include mooring lines on deck fore and aft, derricks ready for handling cargo.4. Describe the procedures before leaving a port.a) The preparations from the bridge.b) The preparations from the engine room.c) The preparations from the deck.参考答案：When about to leave a port, all department heads must be notified so they can make the necessary preparations.The officers should check the operations of cargo handling and get the papers involved ready.After communicate with the port authority, the third officer should test the navigational aids on the bridge and give unberthing notice to the engine room in advance.The engineers should test the machinery for proper operation and stand by engine. And they should keep connection with the bridge.On deck, the hands should prepare for undocking. They should check the cargo stowage and lashing and then close the hatch covers. At last, they should make ready for unmooring the fore and aft.5. Describe the procedures of pilotage.a) The general procedures for pilot request.b) The preparations for receiving the pilot.c) The general rules for pilotage.参考答案： When you want to enter a foreign port, normally, you need a pilot. You should call the pilot station by VHF for the request. This includes your ETA, your ships identification and the boarding time and position. After the radio request, you should make preparations. You should maneuver the ship and rig the pilot ladder according to the instruction of the pilot station. At boarding point, the lifebuoys and lights should be ready for use. Also, the G flag should be hoisted. A licensed deck officer must be stationed at the boarding point to supervise and assist as necessary. After the pilots boarding, you should lower the G flag and hoist the H flat. The master and the pilot shall exchange information regarding navigation procedures, local conditions and the ships characteristics. The master and the watch officer shall co-operate closely with the pilot and maintain an accurate check on the ships position and movement.问答题：1. Can list at least three mooring lines?Head line, stern line, breast line, etc2. What should be prepared before the pilot comes on board?Confirm the embarking place; get the ladder and engine ready,etc3. What is the maximum speed through the water that your ship can anchor without risking breaking the cable?Two knots.4. What flag should be hoisted when a vessel requires a pilot?G flag.5. How can a ship get in touch with a port before her arrival?By telex or VHF.6. What ships particulars will pilot station usually ask for?The ships identity, LOA, registry country, ETA, maximum draft, etc.7. What kind of things should be reported to the pilot station?The ships identity, LOA, registry country, ETA, maximum draft, etc.8. What should be confirmed from the pilot station?Time and place for picking up the pilot.9. When the vessel enters the VTS area, what is requested to report?Ships name, call sign, present maximum draft, or other particulars.10. What does “foul anchor” means?Means crossi