CRW16 – SEAFARER INTERVIEW FORM

Interviewee details
Name: Syed Ali Askar Fleet/Vessel name(If identified) : Bulk Carrier

Rank / CoC: Master

ASK test result: 81% Marlins Online & TOSE result: N/A

Chartwork test (Junior deck officers only): Psychometric Test (Leisure only)
 Yes  No  N/A

Interviewed by:
Name: Capt. Md Saydur Rahman Position: Executive Director

Date of Interview: 31.07.2019 Signature:

Scope of Interview Vessel Type

(Please tick the appropriate box) (Please tick the appropriate box)

 Recruitment/Selection  GCD  Bulk Carrier  Container

 Result of ASK test  Crude T.  Chemical T.  Gas Tanker
 Verification (Fleet)  Ro/Ro  Cruise  Ro/Ro Passenger
 Promotion  Offshore  Yacht  High Speed Craft
 Other (Please specify)  Other

Detailed and Evidence-based Comments Required:

Theoretical Knowledge
(including follow up from ASK Test)
<List of wrong answers is attached
and discussed>
Have briefed and discussed regarding correctly identify chart symbol
Candidate unable to correctly indicating a radio reporting point.
identify chart symbol indicating a
radio reporting point. (ask_11_29) I have satisfied knowledge of Capt. Askar.
Score: 0 out of 1
Have briefed and discussed regarding correctly identify chart symbol
Candidate unable to correctly indicating a radio reporting point.
identify chart symbol indicating a
radio reporting point. (ask_11_30) I have satisfied knowledge of Capt. Askar.
Score: 0 out of 1
Have briefed and discussed regarding identify the correct action to be
Candidate unable to identify the taken in a scenario-based setting concerning a risk of collision in
correct action to be taken in a conditions of restricted visibility.
scenario-based setting concerning a
risk of collision in conditions of I have satisfied knowledge of Capt. Askar.
restricted visibility. (ask_11_27)
Score: 0 out of 1 Have briefed and discussed regarding determine correct action to take in
Candidate unable to determine head-on situation.
correct action to take in head-on
situation. (ask_11_44) I have satisfied knowledge of Capt. Askar.
Score: 0 out of 1

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Candidate unable to identify crossing
situation in TSS. (ask_11_46)
Score: 0 out of 1
Candidate unable to correctly state
the reference for heights on a chart.
(ask_13_08)
Score: 0 out of 1
Candidate unable to accurately recall
Rule 3, concerning definition of a
vessel not under command.
(ask_14_08)
Score: 0 out of 1
Candidate unable to distinguish
between most and least reliable
method for checking gyro compass
error. (ask_14_05)
Score: 0 out of 1
Candidate unable to accurately
identify factor least relevant to onset
of squat. (ask_13_12)
Score: 0 out of 1
Candidate unable to accurately
identify a correct statement
concerning use of parallel indices.
(ask_14_16)
Score: 0 out of 1
Candidate unable to state accurately
the responsibilities of a vessel using
a Traffic Separation Scheme.
(ask_NM_005)
Score: -6 out of 4
For ASK Test – Deck close out
For ASK Test – Engine close out
Education / Graduation
e.g. Academic degree, Vocational
education, Specialized trainings,
…
Offshore Experience (if any)
in years, Client(s)/area, type of
operations, …
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Have briefed and discussed regarding to identify crossing situation in
TSS.
I have satisfied knowledge of Capt. Askar.
Have briefed and discussed regarding correctly state the reference for
heights on a chart.
I have satisfied knowledge of Capt. Askar.
Have briefed and discussed regarding accurately recall Rule 3, concerning
definition of a vessel not under command.
I have satisfied knowledge of Capt. Askar.
Have briefed and discussed regarding to distinguish between most and
least reliable method for checking gyro compass error.
I have satisfied knowledge of Capt. Askar.
Have briefed and discussed regarding accurately identify factor least
relevant to onset of squat.
I have satisfied knowledge of Capt. Askar.
Have briefed and discussed regarding accurately identify a correct
statement concerning use of parallel indices.
I have satisfied knowledge of Capt. Askar.
Have briefed and discussed regarding state accurately the responsibilities
of a vessel using a Traffic Separation Scheme.
I have satisfied knowledge of Capt. Askar.
Name: Capt. Md. Saydur Rahman Signature
Name: Signature
Master of Science in Marine Navigation Engineering
Nil
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Practical Skills
e.g. V.Ships experience (months), 21 Months experience in rank
experience on ship/engine type Bulk Carrier
including Rank(s),
DP System (Maker/type, Modes, …), Nil
Cargo/other gear (Cranes, Framo), Cargo Gear – Yes (Hydraulic, Electric, Gentry)
Trading Area (limited/ww), World Wide
Mixed Crew, Mixed Crews – Yes
Cargo loading systems Loadcal
(Loadstar, Smax), DD –Yes in rank
DD/SY experience (when/where), ECDIS – Yes (Furuno, JRC)
ECDIS experience in previous 12
months,
Takeover experience, Yes (Management Takeover)
Experience with AMSA, USCG, CDI, AMSA, USCG & various PSC
SIRE, OVID, RIGHTSHIP or PSC
inspections (observation/remarks), Nil
FMEA/annual trials (last performed)
Experience on Diesel electric
engines, High Voltage,
ICE experience, ICE – No
USPH experience, …
For promotion (Cargo) –
ADM30 completed & verified

Health, Safety & Environmental Very good

Regulations Knowledge
e.g. ISGOTT, MARPOL, V.Rules,
LOLER, COSHH, MIST training,
Stop the Job,
…
Commercial Awareness Very good
e.g. Off hire, Commercial pressure,
Client relations, Confidentiality,
Media policy, Social media,
Lines of communication,
…
Management or Supervisory Skills Very good
e.g. Just Culture, Management role,
Proactive/reactive behaviours,
…

Training and Coaching Skills (Officers Very good

only)
e.g. example of Coaching/mentoring
Leadership Skills (Officers only)

Personal Qualities Very good. Knowledge Master

e.g. Skilful, Intelligent, Mature,
Open-minded, Sincere, …

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Reason(s) for seafarer interest in To join a good company for long term prospects
Company (new recruits only)
e.g. Progression/professional
development, Redundancy,
…
Last Vessel/Company OCEAN TULIP// Mercantile Shipping Lines Ltd.
Salary, contract period & other
benefits (new recruits only)

For new recruits of Masters and Chief Engineers and promotions to Master and Chief
Engineer:
Safe prosecution of a voyage related Very good
to Job Description and specific
responsibilities
Nav. Standards, COLREG, ECDIS,
UMS, …
Vessel type-specific activities: STS,
Personnel transfers, Subsea
operations, …
Delegation and management of crew Very good
e.g. Authority & responsibility / Duty
delegation,
Fatigue & Hours of rest,
Appraisal report as HR tool,
…
Reporting as per VMS and Very good
Clients/Charterers/Owners
requirements including defect and
repair planning
e.g. ShipSure/PMS experience,
3rd party specific requirements
Managing and monitoring attending Very good
inspectors and surveyors
e.g. Flag/Class/PSC,
Client/SIRE/OVID,
FMEA/annual trials, …
Maintaining HSE standards, Very good
management, effective inspection
and repair routines
e.g. Accidents prevention, Risk
assessing, Follow-up of safety
reports, Housekeeping, …
Maintaining and managing crew Very good
discipline and overall crew welfare
Company policies, D&A and Welfare
(examples)

Accounting and procurement Aware

systems
e.g. Accounting procedures,
MARCAS, …

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Commercial, cargo & trade related Very good
responsibilities
eMaritime Legislation, National law and
agencies, Ship Interests vs. Cargo
interests, P&I,
DP incident reporting
Lines of reporting and support Very good
between vessel and managers
e.g. Company structure, Key
responsibilities, …

For all Seafarers:

Interview Outcome:

Successful / Unsuccessful

Reasons for decision:

1. Experienced Master
2. Having Bulk Carrier experience
3. Successful Interview and ASK Test
Feedback for candidate:

Identified Training Needs Actual closing dates:

VMS courses

Note: Reference Checks may be provided for information by relevant Department.

Capt. Matiul Islam, DPA, Mercantile Shipping Lines Ltd., Tel: +880-1819323316

Email: capt.matiul@meghnagroup.biz

Mr. Abu Taher, Marine superintendent, Mercantile Shipping Lines Ltd., Tel: +880-1708131612

Email: abu.taher@meghnagroup.biz

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