Gangway Watch Knowledge

What are the roles of gangway watch personnel?

• Monitoring access, ensuring security, conducting checks, responding to emergencies

• Checking weather conditions, Managing cargo operations, Providing medical assistance

Why is it important to follow safety procedures during gangway watch?

• To prevent accidents, ensure safety, and maintain security measures.

• To have fun and entertain oneself

• To ignore rules and regulations

• To cause chaos and confusion

What are the communication protocols for gangway watch?

• Handwritten letters, carrier pigeons, smoke signals

• VHF radio, hand signals, specific procedures

• Carrier pigeons, telegraph, drum signals

• Morse code, semaphore flags, smoke signals

Name some equipment used during gangway watch.

• Safety helmet, gloves, binoculars

• Fire extinguisher, first aid kit, hard hat

• Compass, life jacket, whistle

• Binoculars, flashlight, radio, logbook, reflective vest

What should be the emergency response during gangway watch?

• Call friends, run away, ignore the situation

• Notify authorities, secure area, follow emergency protocols

How can gangway watch personnel ensure the security of the ship?

• By verifying identities, monitoring movements, conducting security checks, and maintaining vigilance.

• By leaving security gates unattended

• By playing loud music to deter intruders

• By sharing security codes with unauthorized personnel

Explain the importance of proper documentation during gangway watch.

• Documentation during gangway watch is only needed for minor incidents.

• Proper documentation during gangway watch is crucial for maintaining security and accountability.

• Proper documentation during gangway watch can be delayed until the end of the shift.

• Proper documentation during gangway watch is optional and not necessary.

What are the key elements of a gangway watch safety checklist?

• Proper lighting, no obstructions, secure attachment, safety rails, signage, no slippery surfaces

• Inadequate lighting, obstructed pathway, loose attachment, lack of safety rails, absence of signage, slippery surfaces

Describe the process of conducting a security sweep during gangway watch.

• Conduct the security sweep quickly without thorough inspection

• Systematically check all areas of the gangway for any suspicious items or activities, including corners, hidden spots, and under objects.

• Randomly check different areas of the gangway without a specific pattern

• Only focus on visible areas and ignore hidden spots

How should gangway watch personnel handle unauthorized individuals trying to board the ship?

• Ignore the individual and allow them to board

• Physically restrain and detain the individual

• Engage in physical confrontation with the individual

• Politely but firmly deny access, inform of security protocols, direct to appropriate entry point or contact authorities.