5. Describe the preparations to be done by the Deck Department prior to arrival.

a)      General introduction of the responsibilities of Deck Department in pre-arrival situation.

b)      Preparations to be done prior to arrival. 参考答案：

to eirt^^port^all departin^TrtJbgads must W^iotified so they^cahsiiidce the necess^y

The master and all deck officers r^vj^^e familiar with the port information details^sailing directi<^, ^

tides, currents and the like before arrival at the port. And they    test the navigational aids_on the

bridge to ensure the safety berthing operation. Meanwhile, the deck department should get the necessary .

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papers ready for transacting ship's business.

\ On deck, preparatioijg^br docking, anchoring, loading or discharging caig^ must be mad^in advance of arrival at the berth if weather condition permit^. This includes mooring lines on deck fore and aft, derricks ready for handling cargo.