This document provides an introduction to ship familiarization and duties and responsibilities for cultural and language programs at Rhine and inland shipping schools. It covers several topics: 1. Welcome on board, which discusses getting familiar with general safety rules and what to do in emergencies. 2. Duties and responsibilities, including who must be on board, prohibitions against intoxication, responsibilities during absences, and crew obedience to orders and regulations. 3. Personal safety, emphasizing avoiding accidents through legal regulations, standards, and company rules. It identifies responsibilities of shipping companies, boat masters, safety officers, crew, and equipment manufacturers. It also covers hazards during routine work and emergencies.

1. Cultural and language programme for the Rhine and
Inland shipping schools (CLIS):
An introduction to ship familiarisation and duties and
responsibilities
H. Cornelis - Cenflumarin

2. What is it about ?

3. CLIS Reader
1. Welcome on board
2. Parts of a ship
3. Navigation
4. Loading
5. Entering enclosed spaces
6. The harbour

4. 1. Welcome on board
Information before you go on board :
• getting familiar with the ship and general
safety rules
• getting to now safety rules in case of
emergency

5. 1.2. Duties and responsibilities
1. Person who needs to be
on board : …
2. may not be under
‘influence’= ….
3. when he is away,
responsibility goes to
person keeping to
keep…
4. Or the ...
5. The … have to obey
orders and regulations.
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7. Duties and responsibilities
The boatmaster must respect
regulations and take precautions :
- To avoid danger to human life
- To avoid danger to other
vessels
- Being an obstruction to
shipping
- Causing harm to people or
damage to facilities …

8. Know your Belgian cartoons !
1. What is the name of the
cartoon series in English ?
2. What is the name of the
main character in German
and in Dutch ?
3. Who is the writer ?
4. What is the translations of
the word Haddock in German
and in Dutch ?

9. 1.2. Basic safety : APR
A safety briefing :
- Instructions from the boat master
- Following Accident Prevention Regulations
- Before you start to work
- 2 signed copies

10. Basic safety : the areas on board
Where are we ?

11. Basic safety : the areas on board

12. Basic safety : passengers and
dangerous goods
Passenger ship :
• each crew member has a task
Day cruiser :
• 1 qualified safety person
• 2 first aiders
• 2 self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) wearers
• Inspection round every hour
Dangerous goods :
• min. 1 crewmember with ADN qualitifations

13. Teamwork
Let’s go to Assignment 1

14. Assignment 1
word Description
Vessel term for a ship on inland waterways
Boat Master the „captain“ of a vessel
Hold area on board where the cargo is stored
Engine room area on board where the ship’s motor is placed
Cabin room for crewmembers on board
Cleat metal fitting where the ship can be fastened (moored) using
a rope
Bulk goods goods like sand, ore or scrap metal
Wheelhouse place on board where the boat master is steering the ship
Pier area in the harbour where a ship can be moored
Mess room where crew members can eat and drink together
Gangway a board (wood or metal) with handrail used to connect land
and ship when it is mooring
APR rules for the behaviour on board, detailed fordifferentareas or
purposes
Galley a ship’s kitchen
Day cruiser passenger ship used for scenic day trips
Deck level on board where you can walk on or sit
Mooring ship is fastened, connected to the land or to the ground

15. 1.3. Personal safety
It is important to know how to avoid
accidents/injuries and how to react in case of
emergency.
Why ?

16. Personal safety : legal requirements
To prevent accidents :
• Legal regulations for employee protection
• International and national standards
• Information from professional associations
• Internal company rules
…
Crew members must be aware of the rules !

17. Personal safety : who is responsible ?

18. Find the 5 responsible parties for
personal safety

19. 5 responsible parties for personal
safety
 Shipping companies
 Boat masters
 Safety officers
 Crew
 Ship and Marine Equipment manufacturers

20. Personal safety : who is responsible ?
1. Shipping companies :
• Equipment
• Workplace
• Training
• Inspections ..
2. Boat master :
• Education programme
• Implementing safe working procedures
• Clear instructions
• Safety equipment in working condition

21. Personal safety : who is responsible ?
3. Safety officers :
• On passenger ships : inspection and training of crew
• Inspection of dangerous goods and safe transport
4. The crew :
• Follow instructions of boat master
• Take steps to stay healthy and not ‘under influence’
• Personal safety equipment in good working order
• Follow prescribed safety rules
• Participate in training courses

22. Personal safety : who is responsible ?
5. Ship and Marine Equipment Manufacturers :
• Responsible for quality and safety of their products
• Must follow safety rules and regulations

23. Personal safety : responsibility
Not following safety procedures
 serious legal consequences

24. Hazards during routine work on board
• Mechanical hazards
• Crashes and falls
• Electrical hazards
• Hazardous substances
• Thermal hazards
outside
• Poor working gear and
circumstances

25. Hazards that cause emergency
situations
• Fire on board
• Sealing a leak
• Collision
• Man overboard

26. Human hazards that cause emergency
situations
• Too much Consumption
of alcohol, drugs …
• Language barriers
• Workplace conflicts
• Stress
• Fatigue

27. Types of Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE)

28. Teamwork
Let’s go to Assignment
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