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Heim Online-Tests CBT Alle Arten von Schiffen MASTER / Ch-Officer Test for seamans about Vessel Navigation in Heavy Weather (CBT)
Online-Test: Test for seamans about Vessel Navigation in Heavy Weather (CBT)
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IMO Resolution A.950 (23) requires coastal states to provide a Maritime Assistance Service. Which one of the given options best describes the reason for this?
To help ship owners get through their legislation.
It is a requirement making the VTS operation assist the disabled vessel.
To monitor a disabled vessel and be a point of contact.
To lead a salvage operation on a disabled vessel.
Is the following statement true or false? Optimum weather routing avoids bad weather systems altogether:
False.
True.
Select from the following options the reason why it is important to have adequate reserve stability on a vessel when approaching an area of heavy weather:
It is because IMO regulations require this for heavy weather.
It is because heavy weather conditions permanently change the initial stability.
It is because strong wind causes large heeling moments.
It is because heavy weather conditions vary the initial stability.
Select from the given options the best reason why, in heavy weather, greater under keel clearance should be allowed on a passage in coastal waters:
As waves pass they reduce the depth of water so the vessel bodily sinks.
Squat values are greater as a vessel maintains higher speed.
Vessel motion causes potentially large reductions in clearance values.
The vessel’s propeller needs more water to have efficient propulsion.
Select from given options the most accurate definition of bulk cargo liquefaction:
When a bulk cargo changes to a liquid.
When a bulk cargo starts to behave like a liquid.
It is when the cargo gets wet from sweat due to poor ventilation.
It is a process used to discharge the product quickly using suction.
Select from the given options the one that best describes how land can be used to best navigational advantage whilst on a coastal passage in heavy weather:
Best navigational advantage is to stay away from it as it is dangerous.
Use it to take lots of visual fixes as it will be prominent.
Land will afford some shelter if relatively close and upwind.
Land will afford some shelter if relatively close and downwind.
Select from the given options the one where information on heavy weather procedures would most likely be found on board a vessel:
In the vessel’s official log book.
In the vessel’s safety management system.
In the Admiralty List of Radio Signal.
Printed on the chart where heavy weather is likely to be found.
Select from the given options the statement that best describes a major consideration for ensuring that a vessel has adequate under keel clearance during a coastal passage in heavy weather:
That a negative storm surge will reduce the predicted water depth.
That a negative storm surge will increase the predicted water depth.
There should always be a 50 % increase in normal clearance in such conditions.
The clearance should be the normal minimum as per Company instructions to load a full cargo.
Select from the given options the statement that best describes the location in which anchors should be secured:
In a location as directed by Company procedures.
In a location safe for the deck crew.
In a location outside port limits.
At the pilot station when the pilot is clear.
Select from the given options the statement that best describes why heavy weather environmental forces are greater when a vessel sails from harbour:
The environmental forces are greater because water gets deeper.
The environmental forces are greater as shelter from land is reduced.
Environmental forces are greater because the vessel has greater speed.
Environmental forces are greater because tug assistance and control has gone.
Select from the given options the type of information found in section B10 of the Bridge Procedures Guide:
Information on where to find a weather forecast.
Pre arrival check list for pilot boarding.
Pre departure check list without pilot.
Heavy weather or tropical storm check list.
Select from the given options which best completes the following statement. After a prolonged period of heavy weather in a shallow sea areas:
Charted depth will definitely be the same.
Pilotage will be suspended.
Charted depth may have changed.
Sand waves will be formed of great magnitude.
Select the option which correctly completes the following statement. If GMDSS equipment is logged into one Inmarsat satellite storm warnings broadcast from another satellite will:
Be missed as the broadcast will not be relevant to the area the vessel is located.
Be received but stored till the equipment is switched to that satellite.
Be received if the message is classed as distress or urgency.
Be missed as the equipment does not listen to the other satellite.
Select the option which correctly completes the following statement. Information broadcast using NAVTEX is an example of:
A safety information broadcast set up under SOLAS for all vessels.
Messages that can be received in Australia.
A commercialy owned broadcaster sending out weather information.
A safety information broadcast set up under EU directives.
Select the option which correctly completes the following statement. On a tanker save all drains should:
Be sealed with wooden plugs in heavy weather.
Be open in heavy weather.
Always be closed in heavy weather.
Be checked once a watch in heavy weather.
Select the option which correctly completes the following statement. The World Wide Navigation Warning Service offers storm warnings in:
All sea areas.
NAVAREAS 1 to 6 only.
Coastal areas only.
High seas areas only.
Select the option which correctly completes the following statement. To ensure all personnel are safe during periods of extreme vessel motion:
Act normally and wear a safety harness at all times.
Do not go on the vessel’s main deck under any circumstances.
Tell crewmen to restrict their movements on the vessel staying in their cabins.
Rig safety lines and use personal harnesses in exposed places.
Select the option which correctly completes the following statement. When navigating around the shores of Australia weather information is received via:
The NAVTEX receiver.
The Internet as there is no NAVTEX there.
Coast radio stations only.
The SafetyNet system.
Under SOLAS requirements which one of the given options best describes the action a vessel’s Master’s should take if they suspect a tropical storm is developing in the vessel’s vicinity?
Record the weather particulars in the deck log book and inform the company.
Record the weather particulars every hour and monitor situation.
Record the weather at the end of the navigational watch as normal.
Report it to other vessels and the nearest competent authority.
Under SOLAS requirements which one of the given options best describes the action a vessel’s Master’s should take if they suspect a tropical storm is developing in the vessel’s vicinity?
Record the weather at the end of the navigational watch as normal.
Report it to other vessels and the nearest competent authority.
Record the weather particulars in the deck log book and inform the company.
Record the weather particulars every hour and monitor situation.
When a forecast of heavy weather is received who should be informed immediately?
The designated person ashore.
The Chief Engineer.
Other vessels in the area.
The vessel’s master and crew members.
Which of the following options best completes the following statement? A storm warning is broadcast when:
Winds are forecast to be Beaufort force 8 for the next 24 hours.
Winds are forecast to be Beaufort force 11 within the next 24 hours.
Winds are forecast to be Beaufort force 10 for the next 24 hours.
Winds are forecast to be Beaufort force 10 within the next 24 hours.
Which of the following options best completes the following statement? A storm warning is broadcast when:
Winds are forecast to be Beaufort force 10 within the next 24 hours.
Winds are forecast to be Beaufort force 8 for the next 24 hours.
Winds are forecast to be Beaufort force 11 within the next 24 hours.
Winds are forecast to be Beaufort force 10 for the next 24 hours.
Which of the given options best completes the following statement? In a strong beam wind a vessel with a large wind area will sweep a path:
As big as the attached tugs allow.
The same size as the length of the vessel.
Of much greater size than the beam of the vessel.
The same size as the beam of the vessel.
Which of the given options best describes the actions to be taken on exposed decks before the onset of heavy weather?
Save all drains on a tanker should be closed.
Vent flaps should be shut down on all decks.
Vulnerable openings should be checked making sure they are closed.
Scuppers should be plugged to stop water coming up them.
Which of the given options best describes the main cause of bulk cargoes movement in a cargo space which has water tight integrity on a vessel that is at sea in heavy weather?
Torsional stresses in the hull change the shape of the holds.
They can slide under the force of gravity due to severe motion.
Ship sweat due to lack of ventilation makes decks slippery for the cargo.
Movement is caused by liquefaction due to water ingress.
Which of the given options best describes the main precaution necessary with bulk cargoes on a vessel approaching heavy weather?
Send crewmen into the holds to trim the cargo.
Shut down the cargo space ventilation system to stop cargo sweat.
Check the cargo temperature.
Ensure that the cargo will not shift with motion.
Which of the given options best describes the use of company procedures by the vessel’s officers?
They are an extra part of the job without much use.
They assist personnel who have little knowledge of a subject.
They assist memory and ensure preparedness of the vessel.
They are sets of instructions explaining what the company does.
Which of the given options best describes what happens on a vessel, which has a lot of weight in the bow area, meeting waves head on?
The vessel’s bow will very quickly rise over the wave.
The vessel will be very dry on the forward deck.
The vessel will tend to plough into them.
The vessel will start parametric rolling.
Which of the given options best describes why a vessel is more difficult to control in heavy weather?
Because the engine delivers less power.
Side tunnel thrusters work less effectively in strong winds.
There are large environmental forces acting on it.
Wind force on the bow blows it down wind making steering more difficult.
Which of the given options can be considered the best immediate action on a vessel with a structural problem in heavy weather?
Contact the designated person ashore.
Start the bilge pumps drawing from all parts of the vessel.
Set a course and speed to stop any further damage.
Send out a distress message on the GMDSS equipment.
Which of the given options can be considered the most accurate in relation to the following statement? A vessel has to suffer heavy weather effects on a voyage across an ocean:
An incorrect statement as a vessel will always change course in heavy weather.
An incorrect statement as a vessel will always slow down in heavy weather.
A correct statement if heavy weather lies on the vessel’s planned track.
An incorrect statement as there are usually several options open to avoid suffering the effects.
Which of the given options correctly completes the following statement? Before a vessel enters a safe haven a:
Vessel has to discharge all ballast.
Responsible state will want full information relating to a vessel and the cargo it is carrying.
It has to be gas free if it is an oil tanker.
Company representative will have to agree to this happening.
Which of the given options correctly completes the following statement? IMO resolution 949 (23) could be useful to a vessel in heavy weather, because:
It requires coastal states to issue weather forecasts and storm warnings.
It informs the Master of best possible actions to weather route the vessel.
It requires member states to provide potential places of refuge.
It requires salvage tugs to be positioned in exposed places.
Which of the given options correctly describes the composition of environmental forces on a vessel:
Environmental forces are made up of water force only.
Environmental forces are made up of interaction forces from the sea floor caused by small under keel clearance.
Environmental forces are made up of wind, water and wave forces.
Environmental forces are made up of wind force only.
Which of the given options describes possible action that needs to be taken on board a vessel with a dragging anchor, in strong wind, to make it hold?
Make sure the bow stopper is on.
Pay more chain out.
Shorten the chain.
Tighten up the windlass brake.
Which of the given options is correct for the number of NAVAREAs or METAREAS in the world?
24.
16.
21.
18.
Which of the given options is the most accurate in relation to the following statement? A vessel with structural problems has an automatic right to go to any safe haven.
A correct statement to maintain safety of the vessel.
An incorrect statement as countries do not want damaged vessels in their areas.
A correct statement to maintain safety of life on board the vessel.
An incorrect statement as the requested country has to grant permission.
Which of the given options is the most accurate in relation to the following statement? As the engine room is lower down in the vessel, and is therefore less affected by the vessel’s motion, tools required for a work task can be left near the work area during heavy weather.
The statement is incorrect as motion is more violent in the engine room.
The statement is correct as long as the tools are in a rubber bucket that will not slide.
The statement is correct.
The statement is incorrect as tools will still move around.
Which of the given options is the most accurate in relation to the following statement? If heavy weather conditions are expected, the Master should have navigational contingency plans.
This is a correct statement as there may be unforeseen happenings.
This is a correct statement as SOLAS require this.
This is an incorrect statement as the vessel will always follow the original plan.
This is an incorrect statement as the vessel should never get into heavy weather conditions.
Which of the given options is the most accurate in relation to the following statement? In heavy weather the vessel’s navigation can have errors caused by:
Vessel motion affecting GPS position calculation.
Radar horizon being reduced by sub refraction.
Errors caused by strong wind effecting GPS radio signals.
A proper lookout not being maintained under the prevailing conditions.
Which of the given options is the most accurate in relation to the following statement? The galley on a vessel is just another living space in heavy weather:
The statement is correct as it is a place to get warm on a cold, heavy weather day.
The statement is incorrect as it is more dangerous due to their being hot items in the galley.
The statement is correct no matter what the weather conditions are.
The statement is incorrect as the galley is a place no crew member should enter.
Which of the given options is the most accurate in relation to the following statement? When a vessel is weather routed all routing communications are from the service provider to the vessel only.
This is an incorrect statement as the vessel also has to relay regular position information back to the service provider.
This is a correct statement as the service is paid for and all inclusive to the vessel.
This is an incorrect statement as the vessel is required to send weather observations.
This is a correct statement as the vessel only has to take instructions.
Which of the given options is the most accurate in relation to the following statement? With a heavy weather forecast the vessel should be checked for water tight integrity.
An incorrect statement.
It is an incorrect statement as a vessel will always have water tight integrity.
It is a correct statement.
It is a partly correct statement as it only applies when a vessel is in open water.
Which of the given options is the most accurate in relation to the following statement? With strong winds blowing in a port area delay sailing until they subside.
It is a correct statement as there will be violent motion on the vessel if it sails in strong winds.
It is a correct statement because the wind gives more difficulty when navigating.
It is an incorrect statement, in each situation the environmental forces should be assessed and a decision made based on the assessment.
It is an incorrect statement, a vessel always has to sail to clear the berth irrespective of environmental conditions.
Which one of the following options best completes the following statement? A vessel lying to a single anchor in a strong wind will drag the anchor if:
The engine is turning dead slow ahead.
The wind changes direction.
The anchor is snagged on the sea floor.
There is not enough chain out.
Which one of the following options best completes the following statement? The two types of weather routing are:
Optimum weather routing and voyage optimisation.
Minimum weather routing and voyage optimisation.
Maximum weather routing and voyage optimisation.
Optimum weather routing and voyage minimisation.
Which one of the following options best completes the following statement? Voyage optimisation software used:
Feedback from vessel sensors to enable setting of course and speed.
Only a vessel’s manoeuvring parameters to set course and speed.
Feedback from the weather forecast to enable setting of course and speed.
A UNIX based computer software system.
Which one of the following options best completes the following statement? Water ingress to void spaces on a vessel causes:
A resulting trim by the vessel’s head.
The vessel no problem as it is automatically pumped out.
The GM to increase making the vessel more stable.
A free surface effect reducing the vessel’s GM.
Which one of the following options best completes the following statement? In storm force winds the Master must:
Send a message to the nearest competent authority only.
Report them to other vessels and the nearest competent authority if the conditions have not been forecast.
Report them to other vessels and the port state where the vessel is registered.
Question the Coast Radio station as to why there was no warning.
Which one of the following statements best explains the meaning of term weather routing?
This is a route set on a passenger vessel in a sunny area.
This is when a vessel has a route laid into a bad weather area.
This is when a vessel is guided away from bad weather.
This is a vessel’s route when blown off course in strong wind.
Which one of the given options best completes the following statement? Cargo lashings should:
Be checked before and regularly during heavy weather.
Be checked on deck cargo only before heavy weather.
Be checked before heavy weather only.
Be checked only on cargo in holds that cannot be seen from the bridge before heavy weather.
Which one of the given options best completes the following statement? Weight distribution on a vessel in large waves is important because:
Stability is affected with large amounts of weight in the bow area.
The motion of the vessel may cause weights in the middle of the vessel to move.
Vessel movement is influenced by weight distribution when meeting waves.
It influences how the vessel is able to be manoeuvred.
Which one of the given options best describes an Emergency Response Service offered by a classification society?
An emergency service for a vessel in distress.
A service direct to their registered vessels to assist during emergencies.
A service offered by them through the flag state to help during emergencies.
An emergency service to assist oil tankers only.
Which one of the given options best describes how a vessel in ballast is most likely to react when anchored in good holding ground when there is a strong wind blowing?
The vessel will sit quietly downwind of the anchor.
The vessel will start to drag the anchor.
The vessel can range from port to starboard across the cable direction.
The vessel will be rolling heavily because of the anchor force.
Which one of the given options best describes how bow anchors on a vessel should be prepared for heavy weather conditions?
The chains should be lashed together below the spurling pipe.
The windlass should be left in gear with the brake on.
They should be hove tight and have extra lashings applied.
They should be hove tight and have the windlass brake applied.
Which one of the given options best describes one of the actions to be taken on the deck of a vessel before heavy weather?
Heavy items of portable equipment are best left behind a deck house.
Only light portable items need to be removed as might float off the deck.
All items of portable equipment should be properly stowed away.
All items of portable equipment should be lashed in place on deck.
Which one of the given options best describes the action to be taken by the bridge team if the main engine is totally disabled in heavy weather with a close by lee shore?
Drop the port anchor in the northern hemisphere.
Call for tug assistance.
Call for tug assistance and drop both anchors.
Drop the starboard anchor in the southern hemisphere.
Which one of the given options best describes the action to be taken by the bridge team if the main engine stops in heavy weather?
Start up any thrusters to maintain heading.
Start rudder cycling to slow the vessel down.
Get the crew forward quickly to take off anchor lashings.
Call the engine room to find out why it has stopped.
Which one of the given options best describes the action to be taken by the engine room staff if the main steering system fails in heavy weather?
Call the bridge and ask them what has happened.
Send the Motorman to the steering flat to investigate.
Call the Chief Engineer to sort out the problem while the watch engineer looks after the engine.
Ensure the auxiliary system is available for immediate use.
Which one of the given options best describes the function of a commercial weather routing company?
They function because of IMO requirements.
Their function is to supply vessels with completed passage plans.
They are in business to forecast the weather.
They are in business to route vessels away from bad weather.
Which one of the given options best describes the immediate action to be taken by the Watch Engineer if the main engine stops in heavy weather?
Call the Chief Engineer to the engine room.
Assess the reason for it stopping and restart it as soon as possible.
Run a diagnostic check using the engine management system.
Restart the engine immediately as it is essential for control of the vessel.
Which one of the given options best describes the operation of making fast a salvage tug to a vessel in open water in heavy weather conditions?
It is a very high risk operation where safeguards need to be in place to protect personnel.
It is very similar to making fast a tug in harbour except the tug will be bigger.
It is a low risk operation simply requiring the tow line to be heaved on board.
It is a very high risk operation that should never be attempted.
Which one of the given options best describes the risk factor of being on a vessel’s exposed main deck in heavy weather?
It is safe because of the vessel’s freeboard.
There is a possibility of flying spray.
It is a very dangerous place.
It is safe being well protected from the sea.
Which one of the given options best describes the vents on a vessel that should be closed before the onset of heavy weather?
Engine room vents should have the flaps closed.
All deck accommodation vents into living spaces.
Fore deck vents into chain lockers, stores and void spaces particularly.
Tank vents should be plugged along the whole length of the vessel.
Which one of the given options best describes vessel motion prediction software?
Software that is used for stability calculations.
Software that records vessel movement for cargo insurance claims in bad weather.
Software that can be used to predict movement of the vessel if ballast is taken.
Software that predicts vessel movement for forecast weather conditions.
Which one of the given options best describes what happens to a vessel with a very light bow area meeting waves head on?
The vessel’s bow will very quickly rise over the wave.
The vessel will tend to plough into waves.
The vessel will be greatly slowed down when the wave hits.
There will be a lot of water on deck forward.
Which one of the given options best describes why water ingress forward can endanger a vessel?
Because the added weight can cause the main engine to deliver less power.
The added weight reduces the vessel’s freeboard.
Unwanted water on board affects rudder control hence steering capability.
Unwanted water adds to forward weight increases the likelihood of slamming.
Which one of the given options best explains how to use a salvage tug to help a vessel in heavy weather when the vessel has a disabled steering system but an operational main engine?
Lash the tug alongside to act like a thruster and steer the vessel.
Attach the tug to the after part of the vessel and use it to steer.
Always attach a salvage tug to the bow of the vessel on the Smit bracket.
Attach the vessel to the bow on a very short lead to help steering.
Which one of the given options can be considered correct for the meaning of the term a wind driven current?
An ocean current opposing the wind direction making for steep waves.
A current set up by wind, running below the water surface against the wind.
A current set up after prolonged period of wind on the sea surface.
A current found only in monsoon areas.
Which one of the given options can be considered correct to complete the following statement? In heavy weather only go on exposed decks if:
All safety precautions have been completed.
Wearing waterproof clothing.
The line manager has been informed.
The vessel is not taking water over them.
Which one of the given options can be considered correct to complete the following statement? When avoiding a tropical revolving storm the safe semicircle has the wind:
On the starboard beam in the southern hemisphere.
On the port beam in the northern hemisphere.
Ahead or nearly ahead.
Astern or near astern.
Which one of the given options can be considered the best secondary action on a vessel with a structural problem in heavy weather?
Send out an urgency message on the GMDSS equipment.
Attempt a repair to the damaged structure.
Request that the nearest coastguard arrange for the crew to be taken off the vessel.
Risk assess the damage before deciding on any further course of action.
Which one of the given options correctly completes the following statement? Tugs working a vessel in heavy weather conditions:
Will never make fast for fear of parting the tow line.
Are not as effective as in normal conditions.
Only make fast on the lee side of the vessel.
Are just as effective as in normal conditions.
Which one of the given options correctly describes a meteorological related tidal storm surge?
Only a time when tides are higher than predicted.
Only a time when tides are lower than predicted.
A time with increased tidal currents because of the tide raising forces.
A time when tides are higher or lower than predicted.
Which one of the given options describes the main action that should be taken to control the effects of heavy weather on a vessel moving in a port area?
Double up the mooring lines.
Hand over the vessel to the harbour pilot as he knows best.
Take extra tugs if the company allow it.
Risk assess considering environmental forces on the vessel.
Which one of the given options explains what should happen with the vessel’s mooring ropes before entering an area of heavy weather?
Stow them off deck in a locker or storeroom.
Make sure they are well lashed on pallets on deck.
Turn them up on the bits with the ends lashed.
Stow them behind a deck house clear of possible deck water.
When a tropical storm is in the path of a vessel the best action is to keep going and pass through it. Select the best option that comments on this statement:
Statement is incorrect as this could be very dangerous.
Statement is correct as the storm would probably have cleared by the time the vessel got there.
Statement is correct as there will be no other option if it is on the planned route.
Statement is correct as the voyage charter would be breached if the vessel altered course.
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