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Welcome on Board!
Dear Seamen: I would like to cordially welcome you to Welcome on Board! Conversations on Merchant Vessels, the new English handbook developed by the All Japan Seamen ' s Union. This handbook is especially tailored to the needs of seamen, who are serving on merchant vessels around the world. The shipping industry has a long history. Today, English is indispensable to every seaman to do their jobs right. It is also indispensable for communication in every port around the world, as well as on board ship. We have produced this handbook to help seafarers of all ranks, whether they are officers or ratings, to effectively learn English so that they will be able to speak and understand English. It contains examples of English conversations depicting close-to-real lifestyles and customs experienced by seamen. I do hope that all of you take sufficient time to make good use of Welcome on Board! Conversations on Merchant Vessels. With the quick mastering of English, you will become more fully able to enjoy your navigation around the world. I wish each and every one of you the very best of luck. Bon voyage!
Shoshiro Nakanishi President All Japan Seamen ' s Union September, 2000 Acknowledgement The All Japan Seamen 's Union would like to express its sincere gratitude to the English Educational Foundation of Japan and to Minos Agency for the editing of the textbook and the production of the accompanying audio materials. September, 2000 Special Features of the Book To All the Seamen about to Embark on the World Voyage! Welcome on Board! Conversations on Merchant Vessels recreates various situations that seamen often encounter on board merchant ships, plus some scenes that take place on shore. Each situation is selected for the purpose of familiarizing seamen with the realities of their life, while learning English, which is the universal language of navigation. By practicing the conversations, notes and keywords, you can experience, first hand, realistic developments that occur on board merchant vessels. The conversations also include some practical advise on seamen's life, actual navigational operations, realistic descriptions of ship-bound equipment and navigation techniques. The level of English increases gradually as the story unfolds. In the first few chapters, conversations are general with simple vocabulary and grammatical structure. These language elements become slightly more difficult as you progress. However, you needn't worry. Most of the difficult words and technical terms are explained in simple English in the <Notes> that appear below each conversation. These terms, or keywords, are clearly marked with red ink in the text. Now you need not consult a dictionary each time you encounter an unknown word! In order to help you learn the accurate pronunciation, intonation and rhythm, which are all important aspects of language learning, four compact disks (CDs) are provided for you. Close-to-real depiction and enactment of each scene has been created through the voice talents of Bianca Alien, Dennis Fait, Michael Naishtut, Greg Irwin and other professional voice actors and narrators. So just sit back and enjoy the 115 dramatized scenes that you are likely to encounter on board a merchant ship. Now, listen to the CDs first and read the textbook later. Of, if you prefer, listen as your eyes trail on the text. However you study, remember that the best way of mastering a language is by hearing and repeating. Just like a baby picking up its mother tongue, listen to the sounds of English over and over and repeat them. Then study with the textbook and review the Notes. Lastly, all the members of the editorial staff wish each one of you the best of luck in sailing across the world while learning English. Have a safe and enjoyable journey! Bon voyage! Editors CONTENTS Chapter 1. Arrival in Japan and Embarkation 1. On the Plane - The Customs Declaration Form 2. Talking with Other Passengers 3. Customs Inspection 4. Meeting with an Agent: Situation (1) Agent Found Easily 5. Meeting with an Agent: Situation (2) Agent Arrives Late 6. At Tokyo Station 7. At the Mizushima Port Service Boat Station 8. Getting Lost 9. At a Convenience Store lO.In aTaxi Chapter 2. On Board a Tanker 11. Self-Introduction - The Captain's Cabin 12. The COC Room of the Tanker 13. Self-Introduction on a Passage 14. Being Taken to a Cabin 15. Getting to Know the Ship - The Bridge 16. Getting to Know the Ship - Communication Facilities 17. Getting to Know the Ship - A Cabin 18. Getting to Know the Ship - The Dining Hall 19. Getting to Know the Ship - The Upper Deck 20. Getting to Know the Ship - The Poop Deck 21. Getting to Know the Ship - The Engine Room 22. Getting to Know the Ship - The Engine Control Room 23. Getting to Know the Ship - The Galley 24. Getting to Know the Ship - The Toilet 25. Getting to Know the Ship - The Chamber 26. Getting to Know the Ship - The Deck Tool Store 27. Getting to Know the Ship - The Engine Store 28. Conversation During a Meal 29. Welcome Party 30. The Gymnasium 31. The Recreation Room Chapter 3. Safety Training on Board 32. Safety Training - On Deck 33. On the Deck of a Bulk Carrier in Port 34. Dangers on a Tanker 35. Tanker Fires and Explosions 36. Toxicity Hazards on a Tanker 37. Oxygen Deficiency on a Coal-Ore Carrier 38. Safety Training on the Forecastle 39. Using the Accommodation Ladder 40. Safety on the Stairway 41. Safety in the Galley 42. Safety in the Cabin Chapter 4. Health and Hygiene 43. Making a Habit of Washing Your Hands 44. Sanitation and Cleaning 45. Deck Cleaning 46. Keeping Your Cabin Tidy 47. Garbage Disposal 48. Washing Clothes 49. The Importance of a Balanced Diet 50. First Aid - Abdominal Pains 51. First Aid - Headaches 52. First Aid - Fingers Caught in Doors and Other Injuries 53. First Aid - A Foreign Object in the Eye 54. First Aid - Removing a Fishhook Caught in a Finger 55. Going to the Hospital 56. Preventing "Sexually Transmitted Diseases Chapter 5. KYT - Kiken Yochi Training 57. What is KYT? 58. KYT - Four Rounds Method 59. KYT - Morning Meeting in the General Office 60. KYT - Tool Box Meeting in the Engine Control Room 61. A Meeting in the Engine Control Room 62. A Meeting in the Galley Chapter 6. Navigation 63. Navigating a Narrow Channel 64. Bad Visibility 65. An Engine Problem 66. Talking on the VHP Radio with Another Ship (1) 67. Talking on the VHF Radio with Another Ship (2) 68. Talking on the VHF Radio Before Entering Port 69. Entering Port (1) 70. Entering Port (2) 71. Preparing the Mooring Lines 72. Discussing the Navigation Schedule 73. Taking Over the Navigation Watch 74. Taking Over at the Engine Room Chapter 7. General Duties on Board 75. The Ship's Safety and Sanitation Meeting 76. Conversation with an Agent at the General Office 77. Conversation with the Authorities 78. Discipline on Board 79. Working Conditions 80. Union Meeting on Board 81. Supplying the Ship's Stores 82. Supplying Provisions Chapter 8. Cargo Handling 83. Foreman's Request 84. Talking with the Foreman on Deck 85. Complaining to the Driver of the Cargo Loader 86. Lashing Down the Cargo on a Container Ship 87. Lowering the Gangway 88. Connecting a Hose 89. Meeting with the Berth Master in the COC 90. Starting to Discharge Crude Oil 91. Washing Crude Oil Chapter 9. Preparations for Departure 92. Station on the Bridge for Leaving Port (1) 93. Station on the Bridge for Leaving Port (2) 94. Preparing to Leave Port in E.C.R. 95. Wanning Up the Main Engine 96. Testing the Main Engine 97. Increasing the Main Engine Speed Chapter 10. Bunkering 98. Meeting for Receiving Fuel Oil 99. Receiving Fuel Oil at the Starboard Manifold 100. Receiving Fuel Oil Chapter 11. Maintenance 101. Work Schedule Meeting at the General Office 102. Maintenance of the Chambers 103. Removing Old Paint 104. Painting 105. Greasing Up 106. Overhauling the Fuel Oil Purifier 107. The Diesel Generator 108. Removing a Motor Chapter 12. Muster Drills 109. The Drill for Abandoning Ship 110. Fire-Fighting Drill Chapter 13. Docking 111. Meeting with the Shipyard - Deck Schedule 112. Supervising a Job in the Shipyard 113. Meeting Before Proceeding to the Shipyard 114. Working in the Engine Room at Dry Dock (1) 115. Working in the Engine Room at Dry Dock (2) Chapter 1. Arrival in Japan and Embarkation
1. On the Plane - The Customs Declaration Form
(Announcement) Ladies and gentlemen, we will soon be distributing Immigration Forms and Customs Declaration Forms. Please fill them out and ask the cabin attendants if you require any help. Santos: What does "Occupation" mean on this Immigration Form? Cruz: It means the kind of business we are in. I guess we can write "seaman." Santos: OK. Cruz: I brought 400 Lucky Strike cigarettes and 200 Seven Stars cigarettes with me. I wonder if I have to declare them. Santos: I'm not sure. Let's ask the cabin attendant. Excuse me, may we ask you a question? CA: Sure. Cruz: I brought a total of 600 cigarettes with me. Do I have to pay tax on them? CA: Tax exemption for non-Japanese citizens is up to 400 Japanese cigarettes and 400 non-Japanese ones. Cruz: I see. I have 400 non-Japanese cigarettes and 200 Japanese ones, so I don't have to pay any tax, right? CA: That's right. You don't have to declare them on the Declaration Form. Santos: I brought a camera with me. Should I declare it? CA: If your camera is new and its price is over ¥10,000, then it is a taxable item. But if you do not have any other article worth more than ¥10,000, then a camera is taxable only if it cost you more than ¥20,000. Santos: My camera isn't new. CA: OK. Then you don't need to declare it as long as it clearly looks used. Santos: I see. Thank you for your help. Cruz: Yes, thanks a lot. CA: You're welcome.
Immigration Form: personal information required before entering a country Customs Declaration Form: information about the items you are carrying when entering a country cabin attendant(s): flight (or ship or train) crew who takes care of the passengers occupation: job, profession, line of work declare: officially announce ^declaration: official announcement tax exemption: not required to pay tax ->to exempt.. ..from = to free a person from obligation taxable: will be required to pay tax 2. Talking with Other Passengers
Cruz: I'm bored with the scenery. All 1 can see are clouds. (Pointing at a mountain) Wow! Look! That must be Mt. Fuji! It's exactly like in the picture 1 saw. Santos: It's really beautiful! Is the white stuff on top snow? Pass. : Yes, it's snow. You're lucky to see it so clearly. It's quite beautiful. Is this your first time in Japan? Cruz: No, it's our second time, but we didn't see Mt. Fuji last time. We're really lucky this time. Pass. : Are you both here on business? Cruz: No, we're seamen. A Japanese company hired us, and we're going to board a ship in Mizushima. Pass. : You're seamen? It's the first time I've ever met any seamen. Nice to meet you. Working at sea seems like a tough job. Where are you from? Santos: I'm from Manila in the Philippines. Pass. : I've never been to Manila, but I saw on TV that it's quite a modem city. Cruz: It sure is. Is Mt. Fuji covered with snow throughout the year? Pass. : No, it isn't. During the summer months, from June to August, the snow is gone completely. After that, it is the fall season until the end of November. During the winter, from November to around April, Mt. Fuji is covered with snow. Cruz: I see. Pass.: Well, enjoy your view and have a good trip.
Pass.: Passenger, a person traveling on e.g. a boat or train scenery: the view of the landscape Mt. Fuji: also called Fuji-san. the highest mountain in Japan and often the symbol of the country first time in... : the first experience or the first visit to the place in question going to board a ship: going to ride on a ship -> go on board =to get on a train, plane, or boa! throughout the year: all through the year, always, January through December completely: fully. 100%, to the fullest extent, all the way have a good trip: enjoy your trip 3. Customs Inspection
C. 0.: You're seamen, aren't you? Will you please open your suitcases? Santos; OK. There you go. C. 0.: Are you carrying any liquor or cigarettes? Cruz: I have two cartons of cigarettes. C. 0.: May I see them? Cruz: (Taking one carton from his carry-on and the other from his suitcase) Here they are. C. 0.: (Carefully inspecting them for concealed items) Thank you. That's OK.. May I check the contents of your suitcase? Santos; No problem. Go right ahead. C. 0.: (Looking at each item one by one) What's this? Santos: It's some medicine 1 bought in the Philippines. C. 0.: Let me have a look inside. (Taking out some packages) What's this medicine for? Santos: It's for the stomach. C. 0.: OK. Thank you. Please go ahead. Next, please. Santos: He really took his time. I was starting to lose my patience! Cruz: You said it! I'd heard that they were very strict with drugs. 1 hear there's a lot of smuggling from Southeast Asian countries. That's why they are so thorough.
C. 0.: Customs Officer a public servant working at Customs liquor: a strong alcoholic drink, alcoholic drinks/beverages cany-on: a piece of luggage a passenger is allowed to take inside an airplane; carry-on-board luggage concealed items: hidden objects -> to conceal = to hide, to obstruct from view Go right ahead.: continue -> "Feel free to do what you want." medicine: medication, pharmaceutical drugs, medicinal drugs lose my patience: to become angry (after waiting for a long time in this case) You said it!: Exactly! You can say that again! Yes, I agree. •strict: following the rules very closely. Enforcing the law drugs: illegal chemical substances, narcotics smuggling: carrying something into or out of a country illegally (against the law). -> smuggle thorough: complete, full 4. Meeting with an Agent: Situation (1) Agent Found Easily
Santos: (At Narita Airport's Arrival Lobby) Wow! There are so many people! Where's Mr. Yamada, our agent? Cruz: He must be waiting for us, holding a placard with our names on it. Look! This might be him. Santos: Excuse me. Are you Mr. Yamada from International Marine? We're Cruz and Santos from the Philippines. We're supposed to board The Persian Adventure. Yamada: Oh, hello, Mr. Cmz and Mr. Santos. Welcome to Japan. My name is Yamada, and I work for International Marine. Cruz: Nice to meet you, Mr. Yamada. My name is Conrad Cruz, Third Mate. Santos: Nice to meet you. My name is Manuel Santos. I'm Third Engineer. Yamada: How was your trip? Cruz: It was great! We saw Mt. Fuji from the plane. It was beautiful. Yamada: I'm glad to hear that. Did you have any problems with Customs? Santos: No, we didn't, but we were searched quite thoroughly. Yamada: That's understandable. Customs officers are now very strict. Drug smuggling from Southeast Asia has been increasing. Cruz: They looked through our luggage. Is it that easy to find drugs? Yamada: According to the news, they often find drugs that way. There is a minibus waiting for us, so let's get going. placard: a sign. (a piece of card with people's names written on it) Third Mate: a member of a ship's crew who helps to steer the ship Third Engineer: a member of a ship's crew who works in the ship's Engine Room ...we were searched: A customs official examined us and our suitcases. luggage: suitcases, trunks, etc. usually carried for traveling, large bags containing clothes according to.. : from what I've heard or read... ... let's get going: ... let's go, let's move 5. Meeting with an Agent: Situation (2) Agent Arrives Late
(Cruz and Santos exit into the Arrival Lobby. Suddenly, a Japanese woman calls them over.) Stranger: Excuse me, are you Mr. Vincent from the Philippines ABC Company? Cruz: No, I'm not. I'm not with the Philippines ABC Company. Stranger: Oh, wrong person. I'm sorry. Santos: It's difficult to find people in this crowd. Cruz: I think our agent has a placard with our names on it. Let's try to find him. (Ten minutes later) Santos: He doesn't seem to be here. Have we got the meeting place wrong? There are two terminals at Narita Airport. This is Terminal 1, isn't it? Cruz: Well, let's wait for a few more minutes. We don't know the agent's phone number anyway. Let's go sit on that bench over there. (Ten more minutes later) Santos: Look! That man seems to have a placard with our names on it. Excuse me. Are you Mr. Yamada? We're Santos and Cruz from the Philippines. Yamada: Oh, thank goodness! I'm glad we were able to meet up. We were delayed by the traffic. There was a big accident on our way to the airport. I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. suddenly: without warning, an unexpected surprise wrong person: a different person, not the right person, not the person one is looking for crowd: a large number of people ... seem to be....: appear to be... -> "He doesn't seem to be here." = "1 don't think he is here." thank goodness: "How lucky!" an expression of relief = Thank God. We were delayed...: We were held up and therefore could not come on time... traffic: cars on a highway or a road I'm sorry to have kept you waiting.: I'm sorry I kept you waiting, (a frequently used apology when arriving late) 6. At Tokyo Station
(Transferring from the Yamanote Line to the Tokaido Shinkansen) Cruz: I think this is the right way, but with all these people, I'm not sure! It must rush hour now. Commuting always seems to be bad. Santos: Let's ask someone. (He stops a passerby.) Excuse me, is this the way to the Shinkansen? Passerby: There are several Shinkansens. Which one are you looking for? Santos: The Tokaido Shinkansen. We are going to Shin-Kobe. Passerby: OK. Then go straight ahead, and you'll see the ticket gates for the Tokaido Shinkansen. Ask the station staff for more information. Santos: Straight ahead? OK. Thank you very much. Cruz: Let's go. (At the ticket gate) Stat. staff: Ah, just put your tickets in the slot over here. This is an automatic gate. Santos: Thank you. Which platform does the train leave from? Stat. staff: Platform 16. Santos: Platform 16? Thank you. Cruz: We should eat on the train. Let's buy some food. Santos: That's a good idea. I'd like to have some typical Japanese food. (At a stall nearby) Cruz: "Makunouchi-bentou." This looks like a Japanese packed lunch. I'll have that. Santos: OK. I'm going to try this one here. | transferring: changing trains -^ transfer = change over, move over Shinkansen: Japanese bullet train, super-express train Tokaido Shinkansen: the super-express trains serving mainly the Pacific coast of Japan's mainland commuting: traveling back and forth, i.e. to and from work passerby: a bystander; person on the street straight ahead: forward without turning slot: long hole or groove platform: waiting place for a train typical: most common, representative stall: small stand or shop Makunouchi-bentou: Japanese-style boxed lunch with rice and assortment of cooked meats, fish, and vegetables 7. At the Mizushima Port Service Boat Station
Santos: (To the female staff at the Service Boat Station) Excuse me. We want to board The Persian Adventure. When does the service boat leave? Staff: Marine No. 1 leaves at 1pm. She's over there. Santos: Thanks. By the way, has The Persian Adventure come into berth yet? Staff: Well, she was supposed to be here at 12 o'clock, so I suppose she has. Look. You can see her there. Cruz: Oh, is it the one with the reddish funnel? Staff: Yes, that's the one. Cruz: Do you know the schedule? Staff: I heard that the ETD is the day after tomorrow, but I don't know the details. Santos: That's way too short, isn't it? Staff: All specialized carriers do the same. Cruz: I'd like to buy some snack. Is there a shop around here? Staff: There is a convenience store further down the street. Go out here, turn left at the comer, and then go straight for about 200 meters. You'll find it on your right. Cruz: Thank you. Staff: Be sure not to miss the service boat. Santos: Don't worry. We still have 30 minutes until it leaves. Let's go! Mizushima: a port city in Okayama, located in southwestern Japan service boat: water taxi berth: mooring place, to moor (a ship/boat) was supposed to...: should have been, is scheduled to be... funnel: the chimney for a ship's steamer ETD (Estimated Time of Departure): the scheduled time when ship will leave port details: the facts, detailed information specialized carrier: type of ship, i.e. tanker, container ship, etc. convenience store: a small comer store selling all kinds of goods which is open longer than most other stores -> convenient: easy to use on your right: on the right-hand side of a person miss: fail to catoh 8. Getting Lost
Santos: I thought it would be easy to find the shop, but I don't see it anywhere. Cruz: Gee, we must have lost our way. Maybe we turned at the wrong comer. Everything's written in Japanese with kanji everywhere! I can't understand a thing. Santos: We'll have to turn back. Let's go back to that corner. Cruz: We don't have enough time. Let's ask someone. Santos: Do they speak English? I've heard that ordinary Japanese people are not very good at speaking English. Cruz: Let's ask that student. Excuse me, do you speak English? Student: Yes, I'm studying English at school. Can I help you? Cruz: Oh, great! We want to go to the convenience store nearby but we're a little lost. Student: There's a Seven-Eleven store that way. Turn right over there. Go straight for about 100 meters. You'll see some traffic lights. Turn left there, and you'll find it. Cruz: Thank you very much. Student: You're welcome. Are you seamen? Cruz: Yes, we are. We're boarding a tanker in Mizushima. Student: It takes five minutes from the shop to the boat station. Will you know how to get there? Cruz: Yes, we will. We just came from the station so we'll be able to get back. Student: That's good. Take care of yourselves. Bon voyage! Cruz: Hey, thank you very much. must have lost our way...: got lost or went the wrong way, took the wrong way I can't understand a thing....: I cannot (do not) understand anything. ordinary: plain, simple, or usual -> extraordinary: special, unusual nearby: close to -> the station nearby: the station that is close traffic lights: a set of lights used to control traffic. Also called "traffic signs". Take care of yourselves.: be safe, be OK, and look after yourselves. -> "Take care of yourself." when addressing a single person Bon voyage! : Have a nice trip! Have a safe journey! 9. At a Convenience Store
S. Clerk: May I help you? Santos: Yes. I'd like to buy some cookies. S. Clerk: They are on that shelf over there. Santos: These are chocolate-flavored cookies. Excuse me, how much are these? I can't såå the price. S. Clerk: I'm sorry, but all the prices are bar-coded only. Those are 400 yen. Santos: Thanks. Cruz: Four-hundred yen is a bit expensive. Let's look for cheaper ones. How about thes It says "Potato Chips" on the packet. They're only 230 yen. Santos It's quite light for such a big packet but it looks good. OK, I'll buy two of these. Cruz: I'll get two bags, too. S. Clerk: Do you want to pay for these separately or together? Santos: Together, please. S. Clerk: That comes to 966 yen. Cruz: Ah, isn't it supposed to be 920 yen since they are 230 yen each? S. Clerk: You need to add the 5% consumption tax, which comes to 46 yen. Cruz We have to pay tax on everything? S. Clerk: I'm afraid so. Will that be all? Cruz: Yes. Here's a thousand yen. ?. Clerk: Thank you. Here's your change: 34 yen. Santos: Thank you. (They go out of the shop.) Wow! That young girl was looking af such a big shop all by herself! Cruz: I heard that Japanese people are pretty honest and there isn't much shoplifting. S. Clerk: Sales Clerk chocolate-flavored: taste like chocolate price: cost bar-coded : price on package read by a computer scanner a bit expensive : a little expensive, not cheap -> a bit = a little look ftry to find cheaper: cost less, priced lower Separately: one at a time, not together consumption tax : 5% tax on things bought at stores (in Japan) a thousand yen: 1,000 yen change: money left after a purchase, money you get back after paying for something shoplifting : stealing, taking something without paying, especially from a shop 10. In a Taxi
Cruz: We should get going. We don't have much time left. Shall we take a taxi? Santos: Yes. But can we catch one easily? Ah, here comes one now! Flag it down! Oh, there's already a passenger in it. That's no good. Cruz: Here comes another one! It's stopping. The red lamp at the front seems to mean that it's free. Santos: Wow! The door opens automatically! Japanese taxis are amazing! (They get in the taxi) Driver: Hello. Where to, sir? Santos: To the Service Boat Station at Mizushima Port, please. How much will that be? Driver: Mizushima Port, Service Boat Station. All right. The basic fare is 560 yen for the initial two kilometers. There's an additional charge of 80 yen per 200 meters. So it will cost about 640 yen from here. Cruz: Do you have the same taxi fares everywhere in Japan? Driver: No. Generally speaking, it costs more in urban areas than in rural areas. Santos: Is it a difficult job? Driver: Not really. It's a good way to earn a living. Here we are at the Service Boat Station. Santos: Oh, great! We're back just in time. Driver: Just a moment. I'll pull over. Santos: How much is it? Driver: (Checking the meter) It's 640 yen. catch: take, take hold of... Flag it down. : hail or wave to taxi driver free : not in use, available automatically : by itself, without having to do anything amazing : wonderful, great initial : first an additional charge : extra cost. additional <-add (to increase) Generally speaking,... : speaking in a general manner, without giving specifics; usually, regularly urban area : city rural area : country, farmland earn a living : work, have a job to make money just in time : in time, not late -> 1 was just in time ... (I was not late. I came on time.) Chapter 2. On Board a Tanker
11.Self-Introduction - The Captain's Cabin
(After knocking at the door of the Captain's Cabin) C/Off: Captain, Third Mate Conrad Cruz and Third Engineer Manuel Santos are here, sir. Capt: Come in. I've been expecting you. C/Off: Let's go in. Captain, I'd like to introduce you to Third Mate, Mr. Conrad Cruz and Third Engineer, Mr. Manuel Santos. Cruz: Nice to meet you. Captain. I'm Third Mate Conrad Cruz from Manila. I am 22 years old and I am determined to do my best. Santos: Nice to meet you, sir. I'm Third Engineer Manuel Santos. I'm also from Manila. I am 23 years old and I hope to do my best, too. Capt: (Shaking hands) Nice to meet you both. I'm Captain Shimoda. Welcome aboard The Persian Adventure. Please have a seat. Cruz/Santos: Thank you, sir. Capt: Is this your first time on a Japanese ship? Cruz: Yes, it is, and I'm a little nervous. I've never been on such a large ship. Capt: Oh, don't worry. Everyone is nervous the first time. Just watch your step and don't get into any trouble. I expect everyone to work hard, but if you don't understand something, just ask one of us. In Japan, we have a saying: "Asking for help is a momentary shame, but never asking for help is a lifetime shame". The worst situation is when you pretend that you understand when you really don't, and then you fail to do your work right. Cruz/Santos: We'll keep that in mind, sir. C/Off: Chief Officer expect: wait for...., to look forward to something .. .determined to do my best: will try hard to do the best I can nervous: worried, uneasy watch your step: be careful, look where you are going get into trouble: have or cause problems saying: proverb, adage, motto momentary: short, brief, temporary shame: disgrace, loss of honor lifetime: for your whole life, until you die, throughout your life pretend: act as if, make believe fail: not succeed, be unable to accomplish something 12. The COC Room of the Tanker (CD 1-13) 2/Off: Hi, you're the Third Mate, Mr. Cruz, aren't you? Welcome on board. I'm the Second Mate and my name is Tanaka. Nice to have you with us. Cruz: Nice to meet you. My name is Conrad Cruz. I'm 22 years old and I'm from Manila. 2/Off: Is this your first time on a tanker? Cruz: Yes, it is. I've been on a 20,000-ton bulk carrier before, and I received tanker training in the Philippines, which was mainly lectures. I also trained using a tanker simulator at one of the Japanese shipping company's training centers. It was quite helpful. 2/Off: I did that simulator training, too. Training is different from the real job, but it's quite helpful. By the way, I'm from Hiroshima. I have a wife and three children. The eldest one is 13. He is a junior high school student. My family comes to see me whenever my ship arrives in Japan. They have already been to my cabin and made a big fuss. Cruz: That's great. I'm single and my parents live with my elder brothers. Both of my brothers work for Japanese companies in the Philippines. There are a lot of differences in culture and in social structure between Japan and the Philippines. I'm dying to learn about Japan. 2/Off: That's a great attitude. Learning about each other's culture helps us understand each other better. That's the first step towards having a pleasant and peaceful time on board. COC: Cargo Oil Control 2/Off: Second Officer also called Second Mate (the rank that comes after First Mate) Second Mate: a friendly way of addressing the Second Officer bulk carrier: large ship that carries raw goods in its hold simulator: machine for practice shipping company: large company that owns and operates boats Hiroshima: large port city in Western Japan ... made a big fuss: made a big issue about something single: unmarried elder brother(s): older brother(s) difference(s): things that are not the same or similar culture: arts, philosophies, products of any society social structure: organization of a society I'm dying to...: want to do something very much attitude: way of thinking, behavior and manners 13. Self-Introduction on a Passage (CD 1-14) Santos: (To a Japanese crewmember passing by) Hello! I'm Third Engineer, Manuel Santos. I just came on board. 2/Eng: Hi. Nice to meet you. I'm Second Engineer, Suzuki. I was checking a pump so I couldn't come to the Engine Control Room when the Chief Engineer introduced you. Santos: Boy, I was surprised by the size of the engine. It's the first time that I've seen such a big one! 2/Eng: This ship keeps us busy and she's a good one to learn many different jobs on. Santos: I'm sure I'll learn a lot. The small number of crew also surprised me. 2/Eng: Well, it means that each crewmember takes on a lot of responsibility. I do hope you'll become familiar with the ship quickly, and do your job well. We all count on each other. I'll help you whenever there's something that you don't understand. Also, read and study all the instruction books. Don't hesitate to learn things using your hands, feet, and body. You know, hands-on experience. That's the way Japanese people work. Santos: I see. I was told the same back home. 2/Eng: It's important to work hard. Doing a good job helps you gain confidence. Oh, by the way, I should tell you more about myself. I'm 30 years old. I'm single and I come from Yamaguchi. I like fishing. Pretty handy when you work on a boat, don't you think? Santos: Sure. I'm 23 years old and I come from Manila. I don't have any hobby. I just like reading. crewmember: a member of a crew (all the people working on a boat, airplane, train, etc.) 2/Eng: Second Engineer Chief Engineer: the highest-ranking engineer on a ship responsibility: duty, work a person has to do become familiar with...: to come to know something well count on: depend on, rely on, expect somebody else's help instruction book(s): a book that shows or teaches things, procedures, etc. hesitate: be slow to act, speak or decide, for example, as a sign of uncertainty hands-on experience: learning by doing or through active participation confidence: trust, feeling sure, feeling of assurance handy: convenient, easy to use or apply 14. Being Taken to a Cabin (CD 1-15) 2/Off: OK, I'll take you up to your cabin. Just follow me. We are on D-Deck now. Your cabin is on B-Deck, two floors above. Let's take the elevator. Cruz: Is the elevator in service all the time? 2/Off: Except during an emergency. And you should always use good manners. Shut the door quietly but firmly, that sort of thing. Here we are. This is your cabin. Cruz: Thank you. 2/Off: The next cabin is the Chief Mate's. And the First Engineer, Second Engineer, and Third Engineer' cabins are also on this floor. Cruz: Is the Chief Engineer on the same deck as the Captain? 2/Off: That's right. There's a water fountain over there for when you are thirsty. Next to it is the laundry room. There are two washing machines. One is for underwear and slightly dirty clothes. The other is for heavily-stained clothing such as oily coveralls. Please tell the Chief Officer if they go out of order. Cruz: OK.. By the way, your English is very good. 2/Off: Thank you. I'm very glad to hear that. I often read English newspapers and try to brush up on my English all the time. Here, why don't you settle down in your cabin? Cruz: Thank you. in service: working, in operation emergency: a sudden, urgent development of a serious matter First Engineer: a ship's crew in charge of the engines water fountain: a device for supplying fresh drinking water washing machine(s): a machine which washes clothes automatically underwear: undergarment, clothes worn directly on a person's body heavily-stained: badly soiled, very dirty coverall(s): loose, one-piece garment worn by workmen (to protect clothes) out of order: not working, broken brush up: to improve, to polish up settle down: to live in an ordinary way, to feel relaxed, to become less nervous
15. Getting to Know the Ship - The Bridge (CD 1-16) Cruz: The eye altitude on the VLCC seems very high. How high is it? 2/Off: It is 26 meters when fully loaded and 37 meters at ballast level. The ship is now half loaded so it is about 32 meters. Cruz: The steering stand looks like a car's steering wheel. It doesn't look like a ship's wheel at all. This is the engine control panel. This must be the engine telegraph. And this is the telephone that connects you to the Engine Room, isn't it? 2/Off: Yes, it is. All you have to do is pick up the receiver and speak. The rest are all meters related to the engine. This is the Doppler Sonar. It's more accurate than the electric-magnetic log. It is especially helpful when coming into berth. Cruz; Oh, this is the radar, and it has ARPA! 2/Off: ARPA is very useful. Make sure to remember that using your own eyes is essential. You should never rely solely on the radar. Don't depend on the radar picture for information. Always confirm with the naked eye, even if visibility is bad. Cruz: Yes, I understand. 2/Off: The ship is equipped with an electrical charting system. It shows the position of the ship by receiving signals from the GPS. But observing the position with your own eyes, especially for cross bearing, is one of the basics for a deck officer. Cruz: I will leam cross bearing properly. Is this the GMDSS? 2/Off: Yes, I'll tell you about it later. eye altitude: eye level (altitude = height, distance from sea level) VLCC: Very Large Crude Carrier fully loaded: a ship's holds are filled to capacity ballast: a heavy material (usu. seawater) placed in a ship's tank for greater stability -> at ballast level (sailing with no cargo) steering wheel: a wheel used for steering, such as a rudder telegraph: a communication system over directly connected wires receiver: a part of a telephone, television, etc. which receives incoming signals Doppler Sonar: a sonar working on the Doppler principle which is used to measure a ship's speed electric-magnetic log: a ship's speed measuring mechanism operating on an electromagnetic system ARPA: Automatic Radar Plotting Aids naked eye: unaided eye, seeing things with one's own eyes visibility: the distance that can be seen without using instruments electrical charting system: electrical display of navigational charts GPS: Global Position Satellite System cross bearing: a method of finding out a ship's location GMDSS: Global Maritime Distress and Safety System 16. Getting to Know the Ship - Communication Facilities (CD 1-17) Santos: Excuse me. May I come in? Capt: Sure. Come in. Santos: I brought my passport, my mariner's license, and my seamen's book. Capt: Thank you. The expiration date of your passport is in 2010, so you have ten more years. Is this seamen's license Filipino? This ship's Panamanian, so we need a Panamanian license. Do you have one? Santos: Yes, I do, but I left it in my cabin. Capt: I need to see it. Will you bring the license and the seamen's book later, please? Do you have vaccination certificates? Santos: I have a cholera certificate. I'll bring it later, too. Capt: Oh, we don't need the cholera certificate. Do you have a yellow fever certificate? Santos: No, I don't. Capt: That's not good. You won't need it for this voyage, but you might need it for the next one. You should get your yellow-fever vaccination done next time you are in Japan. It is too late to get it now. Santos: I'm sorry. I wasn't told about it. By the way, the radio equipment seems completely different. Capt: It was changed when we started using the GMDSS. Santos: So all information is exchanged with the GMDSS? Capt: Yes, you can say that. Most messages sent between the ship and headquarters are done by INMARSAT. In the waters around Japan, we use the coastal telephone system, which covers a wide area since it also recently started using the satellite system. Another communications system we use is the VHF telephone for contacting pilots and other vessels. You can use INMARSAT for private telephone calls, too. mariner's license: a license issued to seamen expiration: coming to a close or end or termination Filipino: of or native of the Philippines Panamanian: of or native of Panama vaccination : immunization using vaccines certificate : a paper proving or certifying something cholera: an acute infection with watery diarrhea, vomiting, cramps (often fatal) yellow fever: an acute disease transmitted by mosquitoes, characterized by the body turning yellow (jaundice) headquarters: main office, head office INMARSAT: International Maritime Satellite satellite: man-made flying object on the Earth's orbit serving various purposes 17. Getting to Know the Ship - A Cabin (CD 1-18) Cruz: This is quite a big room, with a big window, a shower and a toilet. 2/Off: The ship's accommodations were built by the Japanese ship owners. They used to be much less attractive than the accommodations on European ships. Conditions have improved lately, though. Cruz: Is this telephone used only on board? 2/Off: Yes, it is. It's mostly used by the Quartermaster to call you 15 minutes before your watch. There is a coastal telephone system at the Bridge and in the General Office. It covers the Japanese coastal area and also the Bashi Channel area. We use it to communicate with the head office. Cruz: Can I drink the water from the tap? 2/Off: No, you shouldn't. It's only for washing and rinsing. We call it "fresh water." It is distilled seawater that comes from an evaporator in the Engine Room. It may contain unwanted bacteria. You should drink the water only from the water fountains. Cruz: Do I have to clean my cabin myself? 2/Off: Basically, yes. But the Mess Boy sweeps the ship once a week. He also changes the bed sheets every two weeks. Cruz: The word "ANTENNA" is written on this box by the wall. What is this antenna for? 2/Off: This is a radio antenna. When you connect your radio to it, you can hear shortwave broadcast in your cabin. Take a single electrical wire and wind it 10 to 20 times into a coil with a diameter of about 10 cm. Then connect one end of the coil to this antenna terminal and the other to the ground terminal. Put the coil close to the radio. You can hear short-wave clearly that way. accommodation(s): living quarters, living areas ship owner(s): people or companies which own a ship less attractive: not favorable, not likeable, not appealing Conditions have improved...: conditions have become better.... quartermaster: a crew to take her steering Bashi Channel: a channel found between Taiwan and the Philippines tap: faucet (tap water = water running from a faucet) distilled: obtaining a liquid by condensing vapor evaporator: a machine used to heat and make vapor of a liquid unwanted bacteria: harmful microorganisms which may cause illnesses short-wave broadcast: radio broadcasts sent via waves of short wavelengths diameter: a straight line passing through the center of a circle 18. Getting to Know the Ship - The Dining Hall (CD 1-19) C. Stew: Here's the Third Mate's table, and here is the Third Engineer's table. Cruz: Thank you. Breakfast is served at seven o'clock, lunch at twelve o'clock, and dinner's served at five-thirty? C.Stew: That's right. But the Third Mate's dinner is served at five o'clock because you have to relieve the Chief Mate when he eats dinner. It is a self serve dining room, so make sure that you return your dirty dishes to the basin in the galley after you finish your meal. Cruz: I will. What kind of food do you serve here? C.Stew: Mainly Japanese food for the Japanese, and Filipino food for the Filipinos. But sometimes, we serve the same meal for everyone, such as when we have steak. Can you eat Japanese sashimi or sushi Cruz: No problem. I like sukiyaki. I'm interested in Japanese food, so I cut some Japanese recipes out of a newspaper and brought them with me. C.Stew: That's good! I'll prepare something special for you someday. I think that we will serve sukiyaki for the welcome party after we're off at sea. Cruz: That's splendid! Will we be able to drink beer? C.Stew: We have a company policy about alcohol. You can drink, but there's a limit. In any case, just enjoy yourself and don't get drunk. C.Stew: Chief Steward is served: (meals are) offered or presented relieve: to release a person from duty galley: the kitchen of a ship or an airplane sashimi: a typical Japanese dish of sliced fresh, raw fish sushi: a typical Japanese dish of sliced raw fish placed on balls of seasoned rice sukiyaki: a typical Japanese dish cooked with sliced beef and vegetables recipe(s): a list of ingredients and procedures for preparing food, medicine, etc. off at sea: sailing in high waters, not moored in a port drunk: physical and mental weakness caused by taking too much alcohol 19. Getting to Know the Ship - The Upper Deck (CD 1-20) C/Off: Let me show you the deck. Be sure to wear your helmet whenever you work on deck. There's one that has "THIRD OFFICER" written on it. Cruz: Oh, I found it. C/Off: We must go up one floor above the Upper Deck to D-Deck. The entrance used should be the one opposite this one. Exit from the starboard side. Both doors on the Upper Deck should be shut firmly like this. Don't use this door unless there's an emergency. Cruz: Is this the Deck Seal Tank of the Inert Gas System? C/Off: Inert gas is sent to this deck seal tank through that big pipe after it is generated by the Inert Fan Room on top of the Engine Room. From here, it provides inert gas to each tank through the deck pipeline. The Deck Seal Tank is the most basic safety device. Seawater is continuously supplied from the Engine Room. Cruz: Is it sent through a special pump? C/Off: It's sent through the GS pump, the fire pump, and any other specialized deck seal seawater pump. If one pump breaks down, another one takes its place. Cruz: This mooring winch looks like it's hydraulically operated. C/Off: Yes, there's one hydraulic pump in the Steering Engine Room for the aft winch. Another is in the Center Store for the mid-ship winch, and the third one is in the Bosun Store for the fore winch. Inform the Engine Room before you turn them on or off. Cruz: Are these the main pipelines: No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, the inert line, and the COW line? C/Off: The pipelines are color-coded for easy identification. This is a small line. This is a bunker line. This is a fire line. This is a foam line for the fire line. opposite: the other side, the side facing you starboard side: the right-hand side of a ship or aircraft Deck Seal Tank: a tank used for collecting inert gas to seal off the deck in case of fire Inert Gas System: a system of a network of pipelines for supplying inert gas safety device: equipment used to enhance safety GS pump (general service pump): a pump used for general purposes, such as supplying fresh water mooring winch: a winch used for taking up a rope or chain used for mooring a ship hydraulically operated: something working by means of a fluid under pressure aft: toward the rear of a ship identification: a proof of a person's identity bunker line: a pipeline used to supply fuel to a ship's bunker, or a fuel storage
20. Getting to Know the Ship - The Poop Deck (CD 1-21) 2/Off: I stand on the Poop Deck except when berthing SBM or anchoring. You have to let me know whenever we do a trial of the engine. We do it every time we leave port. I then check if aft is normal, and then 1 check for fishing boats or small boats or if the crew has left any fishing tackle outboard. As for the accommodation ladder, we heave it up a little when the ship moves. After that, we do an engine test by contacting the Engine Room. Santos: I see. How about checking the steering gears? 2/Off: We do it before or after the engine test. You should do it after I enter the Steering Engine Room. I check the movement of the rudder and see if the hydraulic system works well. Cruz: Communication between us is done only by transceiver? 2/Off: Basically, yes, but we can also use the one in the Steering Engine Room. Cruz: What's this wire? 2/Off: It is a fire wire. A tugboat uses this wire to pull the ship from the berth when she can't move on her own, or in case of a fire during cargo loading and unloading. Regulations about setting this wire in port are very strict, so you have to follow the rules. This should be set whenever the ship enters the Maritime Traffic Safety Law areas in Japan. Cruz: Is the Emergency Fire Pump Room under this deck? 2/Off: Yes, it is. It's just as described on the side of this door. It's under the Steering Room. Ask one of the engineers how to operate it later. Poop Deck: a partial deck on the stem superstructure of a ship SBM (Single Buoy for Mooring): a method of mooring a ship anchoring: preventing a ship's free movement with a heavy object cast overboard trial run: a test run fishing tackle: fishing gear accommodation ladder: a ladder used to help people board a ship rudder: a plate secured to the stem of a ship used to direct its course hydraulic system: a mechanical system which is powered by pressurized liquid transceiver: a portable transmitter and receiver in one unit Maritime Traffic Safety Law: a set of rules for navigating specified traffic routes in Japan as described... : as specified, as stated, as written in.... 21. Getting to Know the Ship - The Engine Room (CD 1-22) 1/Eng: Here's your new workplace, The Persian Adventure's Engine Room. Santos: Oh, the engine is huge! The room is bigger, brighter, and quieter than I thought. 1/Eng: It isn't very noisy at port, but it becomes quite noisy at sea. So be sure to wear earplugs when you work in here. It is important to keep the lighting equipment well maintained for safety reasons. Since you are in charge of electricity, you are also responsible for the safety of the workplace. Santos: My job seems challenging and I'm excited. By the way, did you change the main engine fuel oil from heavy fuel oil to diesel oil before entering port? 1/Eng: We used to do that, but FO valves have improved recently. We can now use heavy fuel oil even while in port. Remember to always keep theFO pump working. Santos: Where are the cargo pumps? I don't see them. 1/Eng: For safety reasons, they are in the Pump Room in another section. All lights in the Pump Room are gas tight. Santos: Flow do you switch pumps? 1/Eng: We use the No. 1 Group when outbound, and the No. 2 Group when inbound. We switch pumps while warming up the engine before we leave port. Santos: Do the two diesel generators run the same way? 1/Eng: The Second Engineer, who is in charge of the diesel generators, adjusts their operating times according to his work plan. Santos: Does the maintenance plan apply to the main engine and to all of the important auxiliary machines such as the generators, the air compressors, and the boilers? 1/Eng: You got it! Proper maintenance is essential for safe and economical navigation. 1/Eng: First Engineer workplace: a place where a person works earplug(s): a set of plugs inserted in the ear to cut off noise well maintained: well taken care of... for safety reasons: to enhance safety, to avoid danger challenging: difficult heavy fuel oil: a grade of fuel oil used to power a vehicle FO valves: fuel oil valve FO pump: fuel oil pump gas-tight: equipped with a mechanism for shutting off gas diesel generator(s): a power generator powered by diesel oil economical navigation: sailing at low cost 22. Getting to Know the Ship - The Engine Control Room (CD1 -23) 1/Eng: Let me briefly show you the Control Room equipment. This ship is a so-called MO ship. The main engine can be operated from three places: the Bridge, here in the Control Room, and locally. Santos: What situations require the main engine to be operated from the Bridge or locally? 1/Eng: We usually operate the main engine from the Bridge while at sea. We have to operate locally when the remote-control system breaks down. But special skills are required for that. We check and practice local operation before entering and leaving port. Will you be training soon? Santos: Yes, but I'm not sure about the schedule. 1/Eng: The main engine is a Hitachi B&W 8S80MCE. Its CSO is 18,071 kilowatts at 69.7RPMs. The diameter of the cylinders is 800 mm, and the piston stroke is 2,592mm. Santos: That's huge! A cylinder is big enough for an adult to work inside it. 1/Eng: Exactly. We can go and see a cylinder when we are changing an exhaust valve. Santos: I'll look forward to that. 1/Eng: The main engine and most auxiliary machines are operated and turned on and off here in the Control Room. We can check their condition, too. Santos: Do you mean that no one needs to stay in the Engine Room? 1/Eng: Not exactly. As I said before, we use the MO system so we don't need to check it while at sea. All of the Engine Room crewmembers engage in maintenance work.An engineer and an oiler assigned to an MO watch have to check and maintain themain engine and the equipment in the Engine Room. Whenever the MO alarm rings,they have to respond to it. briefly: using just a few words, shortly MO: Man in Machinery Space Zero remote-control system: a way of controlling the operation of equipment from a faraway location practice: to do as a habit CSO: Continuous Service Output RPM (Revolution per Minute): a unit indicating the rotating speed of a turning object diameter: the straight line passing through the center of a circle cylinder: a chamber housing a reciprocating piston piston stroke: a single movement of a piston exhaust valve: a valve through which exhaust gas or liquid is discharged auxiliary: subsidiary, supplementary, being related to assigned to...: given the task of doing something
23. Getting to Know the Ship - The Galley (CD 1-24) Santos: Is it OK if I put the dirty dishes here? C.Stew: Sure. How was your meal? Santos: It was very tasty. I really liked the juicy steak and the big lobster. How much are your food expenses for us all? C.Stew: They are now 1,500 yen a day per person. This is in accordance with the contract between the shipping companies and the All Japan Seamen's Union. This budget allows us to buy good food that is supplied in Singapore. Santos: Do we stop in Singapore? C.Stew: No, we don't. We get the food from Singapore from a supply boat. It comes on several slings, and unloading it is hard work. Will you help us next time because we need all the arms we can find? Santos: I will. By the way, may I use the refrigerator in the galley? C.Stew: No problem. You have to write your name on your food, and make sure to keep the refrigerator clean. You may also use the microwave oven. Santos: I usually have snacks during the night navigation watches, so I brought cup-of-noodle soups along. Can I boil water in the microwave oven? C.Stew: No, you shouldn't use the microwave for that. You can use the water boiler in the galley. After you finish eating, remember to rinse the container before disposing of it. expense(s): the amount of money spent in accordance with...: conforming to...., following.... budget: a pre-set amount of money one can use sling(s): looped ropes or straps used for lifting something microwave oven: an oven which use microwaves to cook food night navigation watch(es): a night duty usu. on the Bridge and Engine Control Room container: a can, bag, or box, etc. which can hold things inside disposing of.....: throwing away, getting rid of 24. Getting to Know the Ship - The Toilet (CD 1-25) 2/Off: Let me show you the toilet. Cruz: Are there common toilets only in front of the COC? 2/Off: No. There are some in front of the workers' room on the Upper Deck, and others in the crew quarters on C-Deck. The deck crew does the cleaning, but we must also make an effort to keep them clean. Cruz: Is the flush water seawater? 2/Off: Yes, it is provided by the GS pump in the Engine Room. You must immediately report any problem to the Chief Officer, for example, if the toilet clogs up or if the water doesn't stop mnning. That way repairs can be done quickly. We are all responsible for the maintenance of the ship. Cruz: Yes, sir. What should I do if I flush and water doesn't come out? 2/Off: In that case, you can wash up using tap water by connecting the hose to the fresh water faucet. If that doesn't work, use the bucket to pour water in the toilet. It usually works that way. Cruz: I hope it never happens to me. 2/Off: This ship is OK. When you are on an old ship, there are many problems with pipes and filters getting clogged, and it makes flushing difficult, if not impossible. Cruz: I heard that the toilet paper is stored in the Deck Store. When may I take some? 2/Off: There are rolls in that locker. When they run out, ask the Assistant Officer for more. You may take some to your cabin, too. COC: Crude Oil Control crew quarter(s): living areas/spaces for members of the crew make an effort to....: try to do something flush: to wash away with water as in flush toilet immediately: right away, promptly clogs up: obstruct the movement of something faucet: tap, a device for regulating the flow of liquid, such as water impossible: not possible, something that cannot be done run out: to completely use up and have nothing more left 25. Getting to Know the Ship - The Chamber (CD 1-26) C.Stew: Here are the goods that you ordered. Please take the ones with your name or rank written on them. Cruz: These are mine. Three cartons of cigarettes and three cases of cola. Santos: These three cases of juice and the case of cup-of-noodles are mine. Do you always deliver the goods after leaving port? C.Stew: Sure. I usually take orders before entering port, and then I send them by telex to a ship chandler. The ship advances the payments, and then we withdraw what you owe from your salary. Santos: Can we buy anything? C.Stew: In general, yes. Groceries, cigarettes, and soap are the most common items. You can also buy electrical appliances if you don't mind paying high prices. Cruz: I did not order any this time. But next time, can I buy fresh foods such as milk, eggs, or vegetables? C.Stew: Sure. You can make special orders. But we serve such food almost everyday. We keep them in the Chamber, so you can ask the stewaid to give you some, and you can store them for a few days in the refrigerator. Santos: Is the Chamber partitioned? C.Stew: Yes, it's partitioned into four rooms. You have the Lobby, the Meat Section, the Fish Section, and the Vegetable Section.
goods: products, merchandise deliver: to bring to a destination ship chandler: a retailed dealer of goods and equipment, especially supplying ships withdraw: to take out (take out money in this case) owe: money being borrowed from someone groceries: foodstuff, household supplies electrical appliance(s): a device which is powered by electricity partitioned: divided into different sections 26. Getting to Know the Ship - The Deck Tool Store (CD 1-27) A/Off: First, here is the Carpenter's Shop. Tools for the deck are stowed here and in the Deck Tool Store. We keep the small tools, the screwdrivers, the wrenches, the Japanese carpenter tools, and the special purpose maintenance tools in this area. Cruz: Do you repair the pneumatic motor for the accommodation ladder here? A/Off: Yes, we do. The digital gauge used to observe the ullage of the cargo is stowed and overhauled here, too. As you might know, you must return each tool to its original place. Cruz The tool Date: 2015-02-03; view: 2388
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