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Home Online tests CES Ro-Ro Cargo Deck Support Test online for seamans about Deck department, Support level, RoRo Cargo Vessel (CES v6.0)
Online testing: Test online for seamans about Deck department, Support level, RoRo Cargo Vessel (CES v6.0)
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Total questions on this topic: 132
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What is a mooring line used for?
A mooring line is a thick wire or synthetic rope used to moor the ship.
A mooring line is a small diameter line attached to a large diameter rope.
A mooring line is a line that is passed through a block ashore.
A mooring line is a line thrown ashore when a vessel ties up.
On a RoRo vessel, which of these stowage situations produces high friction that does not allow movemement of the cargo?
Vehicles in direct contact with steel decks.
Two tiers of dunnage placed between vehicles and steel decks.
A single tier of dunnage placed between vehicles and steel decks.
Steel plates placed between vehicles and steel decks.
What is the flash point of an oil or liquefied gas?
The flash point for an oil or liquefied gas is the temperature at which it is possible to ignite the vapour above the liquid.
The flash point is the temperature needed to have a oil or liquefied gas pumpable.
The flash point is the temperature the oil or liquefied gas need for self ignition.
The flash point is the mixture of oxygen and hydro carbons needed to have an oil or liquefied gas to burn.
How should you, as helmsman, give feedback to the OOW (officer on watch) that his orders are understood?
By saying “OK”.
By saying “Yes Sir”.
By repeating the order.
You don’t have to give any feedback.
On a RoRo vessel, which of the following is likely to tip over in heavy weather?
Vehicles.
Flatbed trailers.
Cargoes with high centres of gravity.
Cargoes with low centres of gravity.
During RoRo cargo operations, what must be monitored at all times where the ramps are concerned to prevent damage to the cargo.
The controls are left unsecured at all times.
The ramp is correctly painted.
The angle of the loading ramp is not to steep and that the ramp has not lifted of the jetty.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
C class fire door self closing.
A class fire door self closing.
B class fire door self closing.
D class fire door self closing.
The general background colour to be used on warning signs that indicate emergency or first-aid features, or indicate a safe condition would be:
Green.
Yellow.
Red.
Blue.
When mustered to an abandon ship drill, what is the first thing you do when entering the muster station?
Pick up a life jacket.
Report your presence.
Wait for orders.
Wait for the order to put on your life jacket.
During a bomb search, which of the following is an important principle to follow?
Do not touch any suspicious packages.
Throw any suspicious items overboard.
Try to reach behind bulkheads to find a bomb.
Know exactly what a bomb looks like.
Where and for what are rubber mats used on board a pure RoRo car carrier?
Under the loading ramp flap to prevent vehicle damage.
Under the loading ramp flap to prevent jetty damage.
Under the loading ramp flap to prevent ramp damage.
Under the loading ramp flap to prevent jetty damage.
Normally ventilation fans in enclosed RoRo spaces must be run continuously whenever vehicles are on board. Why?
An increased number of air changes may be required when vehicles are being loaded or unloaded, or where flammable gases or liquids are stowed in closed RoRo spaces.
The manufacturer of the fans recommends continuous operation to reduce maintenance cost.
It is better to run the fans continuously instead of testing the atmosphere.
It is easier for the crew, they don’t have to think about starting and stopping of fans.
An airway should be used when:
The patient is breathing on his own but is doing so with great difficulty.
The patient is not breathing or is otherwise unable to maintain a clear passage.
The patient is unconscious.
Patient has injury in the mouth.
On the figure there are four (4) possible directions shown by the arrowed lines. Which one would correctly shows the direction understood by the term “AFTER SPRING”?
After spring is defined as “A” on the figure.
After spring is defined as “B” on the figure.
After spring is defined as “C” on the figure.
After spring is defined as “D” on the figure.
What is the correct action if the OOW (officer on watch) gives the helmsman the order to: Change over from Automatic pilot to Hand steering?
Start following the order from the OOW using the manual control.
Report to the OOW that manual steering is active.
Check that the wheel or tiller is amidships, then switch over the control to “manual”.
All of the answer options are correct.
Where on board a RoRo ship will cargoes experience the greatest accelerations?
At the intersection of the athwartships and vertical axes of the ship.
In the highest stowage positions to each side of the ship.
At the intersection of the fore and aft and athwartships axes of the ship.
At the intersection of the fore and aft and vertical axes of the ship.
Normally ventilation fans in enclosed RoRo spaces must be run continuously whenever vehicles are on board. Why?
An increased number of air changes may be required when vehicles are being loaded or unloaded, or where flammable gases or liquids are stowed in closed RoRo spaces.
It is better to run the fans continuously instead of testing the atmosphere.
The manufacturer of the fans recommends continuous operation to reduce maintenance cost.
It is easier for the crew, they don’t have to think about starting and stopping of fans.
On a RoRo vessel carrying no more than 36 passengers, what is the minimum capacity of the ventilation system protecting standard cargo spaces intended for carriage of motor vehicles with fuel in their tanks for their own propulsion.
12 air changes per hour.
6 air changes per hour.
20 air changes per hour.
2 air changes per hour.
Whenever RoRo/car decks are unattended the following applies:
Fire detection systems should be switched on, deck and engine crew should be trained in the use of the drencher systems and their operation, continuous monitoring of RoRo/car decks by Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) or regular fire patrols should also be in place. All fire doors should be kept closed on RoRo/car decks when the vessel is at sea.
Fire detection systems should be switched on, continuous monitoring of RoRo/car decks by Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) or regular fire patrols should also be in place. All fire doors should be kept closed on RoRo/car decks when the vessel is at sea.
Continuous monitoring of RoRo/car decks by Closed Circuit Television (CCTV).
Under what circumstances should gangway nets be rigged under the gangway?
Whenever the gangway is rigged between ship and shore.
A gangway net is only required to be rigged when required by the port regulations.
When instructed by the Master or the Chief Officer.
Whenever the ship is moving slightly back and forth along the quay due to wind and current.
On a RoRo vessel, which of the following is not required in the pre-stowage plan?
Checking communications equipment.
Assigning crew duties.
The operation of gas-tight and watertight doors.
Stowage and securing of specialised cargoes.
How many buoyant smoke signals are carried in each liferaft with SOLAS A pack?
2.
4.
6.
Nil.
What are the main duties of a gangway watchman in port?
To maintain security and check people boarding a vessel.
To check that the mooring ropes are tight.
To maintain the port radio watch.
To record when the dock workers board and leave the vessel.
Which of these procedures should crew follow when conducting a search?
Conduct random or spot checks of logical threat areas.
Wait in the area they’ve finished searching until they’re contacted for a status update.
Search the perimeter of the space up to a height of 5 feet.
Stand quietly in various spots around the space, listening for unusual sounds like the tick tock of a clock mechanism.
A lifebuoy is constructed to withstand a drop into the water from a height of:
30 m.
18 m.
4 m.
10 m.
What is important to wear for all officers and crew when working on the RoRo deck during loading and discharging?
In case of an emergency situation it can be difficult for passengers to escape. Vehicles, lorries, trailers and other cargo are maybe lashed and it is a substantial chance for passengers to get injured. Vehicles and other cargo might also shift when the ship is rolling.
If the car decks are empty, it will be easier for the crew to locate all passengers in case of an emergency.
To prevent burglary and damage to cars.
Vehicles and other cargo can shift when the ship is rolling. Persons may be trapped between vehicles or cargo.
On a RoRo vessel, to what should a heavy vehicle be secured on a car deck?
Clover leaves.
Crinkle bars.
Lashing holes.
“D” rings.
What safety clothing should be worn during an anchoring operation?
All of the equipment mentioned in the alternative answers.
Boiler suit, working gloves.
Safety goggles.
Safety helmet, safety shoes.
In the fire fighting of fires of a type C with dry chemical powder extinguishers, the application is performed:
In a continuous way so that the powder spray is in the same direction as the one of the flame.
As soon as possible, to any point of the fire and in intermittent manner.
The chemical powder doesn’t extinguish type C fires.
Across the flame, sweeping it.
Welding and flame cutting are among the factors which give the highest risk of fire on board ships. Precaution has to be taken to avoid this risk. Which of the following safety rules may be regarded as the most important?
Electric welding plants shall be controlled by a responsible engineer before use.
The welder shall have been instructed in the use of the ships welding plant.
Only holders of welding certificates shall be allowed to carry out welding on board ships.
Only use electrodes from a well-known manufacturer.
“Overshoot” is an expression related to a ship’s steering ability. What is the correct understanding of this expression?
It is the way a ship turns when putting the helm in a hard over position.
It is the amount a ship moves forward after the engines are stopped.
It is the way a ship continues to turn when the helm is put amidships.
It is how many degrees of the compass a ship continues to turn after applying counter-rudder.
How will you act if you are helmsman and the OOW (officer on watch) gives you the order: “Nothing to port”?
Let the ship turn to starboard.
Don’t let the ship turn to port.
Alter course to starboard.
Don’t give port rudder.
What is the correct understanding of the term “gangway”?
Portable bridge arrangement between ship and shore, when alongside.
The access arrangements on an oil tanker between the bow and the after accommodation.
The ladder arrangement to allow walking access down the ship’s side into a boat alongside the vessel.
The access arrangements between the decks on the ship.
What will you do when all the fresh water in the survival craft is finished or about to finish?
Start collecting rain water.
Drink sea water.
Drink only 1 liter of sea water per day.
Use sea water to keep your body wet.
An inflatable lifejacket will inflate:
Either automatically on immersion or by a single manual motion.
Automatically on immersion.
Either automatically on immersion or by mouth.
Either automatically on immersion or by a single manual motion or by mouth.
If conditions permit, which is the best way to board a liferaft which is floating close to the ship?
Use a rope ladder close to the raft to climb down and board.
Wearing a lifejacket, jump into the water close to the raft and then swim to it.
Jump onto the raft itself.
Jump into the water close to the raft, without lifejacket, as this will make it easier to swim and board the liferaft.
Water is the extinguishing agent which is the most widely employed and its action as an extinguishing agent is due to a combination of the following phenomena:
Cooling, smothering and dispersion.
Smothering and dispersion.
Cooling, inhibition and dispersion.
Smothering and inhibition.
Prior to entering a cargo hold to check the cargo condition stowed in it, you must ensure that:
The necessary permits, based on valid atmospheric and other applicable tests, are issued and valid for entry.
Emergency equipment at the after end of the main deck is in place.
A list of the items stowed in the applicable hold, extracted from the Cargo manifest, must be available for reference during the checks.
Written instructions from the Chief Officer on what to check in the holdare signed by all persons entering the space.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Secondary means of escape.
A class division.
Primary means of escape.
When patrolling the car deck during a voyage you should observe the following elements:
Any abnormalities such as leakages, fumes, smoke or fire. Check if the lashings need to be tightened on lashed cargo.
Check that fire hoses are connected to the fire hydrants.
Check if all the lights are switched off and the doors are closed.
Smoke or fire.
On a RoRo vessel, which is the correct method of securing a lashing belt to a vehicle?
Using a ratchet.
By means of a hook facing away from the deck.
Using a knot.
By means of a hook facing the deck.
What is the main fixed fire-fighting system on a car deck?
Water sprinkling.
Halon.
CO2.
Dry powder.
What might safely be used to prevent a load swinging when lifted by a crane?
A cargo net.
Short, jerky movements on the ship’s controls.
Personnel underneath the load, holding onto it and restricted its movement.
Guide or tag lines, tended from a safe location.
When first using cleaning agent in the machinery space, the crew should:
Use it sparingly.
Use it liberally.
Confirm that it will form an emulsion.
Confirm that it won’t form an emulsion.
On a RoRo vessel, what should be done if the surface of the loading ramp is oily?
Immediately clean the oil-affected area(s).
Wash the oil-affected area(s) using a fire hose.
Allow cargo operations to continue in the usual manner.
When fighting fire, why shall you never pour water into hot fat?
The water will explode into steam causing hot fat to be thrown far away thus possibly causing severe burns or fire.
The fat will not be edible any more.
The water will turn into steam and cause the fat to explode.
The fat will stiffen immediately and need reheating.
An evacuation-slide must be capable:
Of being deployed by one person.
Of being deployed by one person or remotely controlled from the bridge.
Of being deployed by two persons.
Which one of these ropes is very slippery, sinks in water and very stretchy when under tension?
Steel wire.
Nylon.
Manila.
Polypropylene.
How would an enclosed space be defined?
One in which the atmosphere may have a deficiency of oxygen or may have a toxic gas.
A pumproom on a tanker.
A cargo tank.
One which has not be ventilated for some time.
For what could a ro-ro vessel be held responsible by a port authority?
Ramp damage to the jetty.
Stevedore damages to vehicles.
Vehicle emissions.
Visitors not wearing appropriate identification.
Which of the following is false when a casualty is bleeding?
Cover the wound with a cloth.
Control bleeding.
Treat for the shock.
Encourage patient to lie quite and re-assure.
Which is the “Windlass”, in the figure?
The Windlass is indicated by “B”, in the figure.
The Windlass is indicated by “C”, in the figure.
The Windlass is indicated by “D”, in the figure.
The Windlass is indicated by “A”, in the figure.
With regard to the characteristics of a mafi trailer what must be ensured prior to unfastening this unit on board?
That after unfastening it will not move.
That cargo on the trailer is not damaged.
That the cargo details have been checked.
That there is sufficient room for it to be driven away.
What is the normal term used for the regular training of how to launch the lifeboat?
Lifeboat drill.
Lifeboat launching.
Lifeboat practice.
Lifeboat exercise.
On a RoRo vessel, which of the following can cause an unplanned list at sea?
Ballast water exchange.
Washing down the decks.
Turning the vessel.
What does the term “Hard a Starboard” or “Hard to Starboard” mean?
Put the wheel fully over to starboard.
The wheel is difficult to turn to starboard.
Do not allow the vessel to swing to starboard.
Start the ship swinging to starboard.
On a RoRo vessel, what danger is associated with loaded container tractors passing over large fittings on the loading ramp on the vessel’s decks?
The container jumping the trailer.
Damage to the container cargo.
Damage to the trailer tyres.
Damage to the ship’s fittings.
During the loading of cars and vans on a RoRo vessel, what must be verified by the vessels crew when the vehicle is in its stowage position.
All of the following answers.
The Hand Brake is on.
Any damage has been reported to the duty officer or stevedore depending on your company procedures.
On a RoRo vessel, why are short lashings better than long lashings for ro-ro units?
Because they’re easily tightened and tensioned.
Because it is a cargo securing manual requirement.
Because ship’s vibrations will not slacken short lashings.
Which is the “Windlass”, in the figure?
The Windlass is indicated by “B”, in the figure.
The Windlass is indicated by “C”, in the figure.
The Windlass is indicated by “D”, in the figure.
The Windlass is indicated by “A”, in the figure.
On a RoRo vessel, what should be used to secure cars with aluminium tyre rims?
A car sling.
Wooden wheel chocks only.
8 mm diameter steel wire rope.
Steel chains.
What is the main characteristic of the weak link in a float-free arrangement for inflatable liferafts?
Be of sufficient strength to permit to pull the painter from the container and the inflation of the liferaft.
Be of sufficient strength to break at a depth of at least 4 m and release the liferaft from its berth.
Be of such a strength to be cut by any person with a jack-knife.
Be of sufficient strength to keep the liferaft alongside the ship when dragged at a maximum speed of 3 knots.
On a RoRo vessel, what should a duty crew member do immediately upon observing funnel soot emissions?
Inform the Chief Officer.
Inform the Master.
Inform the duty engineer.
Inform the duty officer.
Which of these are indicators that an individual may be a drug smuggler?
The individual wears bulky or out of season clothing.
The individual spends his or her free time hanging out with others.
The individual makes small local purchases.
The individual is disinterested in the ship’s cargo.
On a RoRo vessel, what danger is associated with loaded container tractors passing over large fittings on the loading ramp or on the vessel’s decks?
The container jumping the trailer.
Damage to the trailer tyres.
Damage to the container cargo.
Damage to the ship’s fittings.
Why are all RoRo passenger ships divided into vertical “zones”?
Vertical zones are fire zones which can be divided from each other with fire doors. In case of fire, all fire doors in front and aft of the fire will be closed to prevent spreading of smoke/fire.
Vertical zones are separated with fire doors which will be closed automatically when the fire alarm start.
All vertical zones are separated with watertight doors, which will be closed in the case of a grounding, etc.
There is one fire team in each zone.
Port State Control Officers are authorised to:
Sign oil record book entries.
Regularly inspect ships known to meet the requirement.
Detain ships that are not meeting the requirements for a minimum of 30 days.
Inspect and detain ship that are not meeting the requirements until they are able to demonstrate compliance with the regulations.
What is the normal name of the waterproof suit shown in the picture?
Fluorescent orange suit.
Wet suit.
Life suit.
Survival suit.
What do you understand by: “Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder”?
Lower the accommodation ladder and rig the pilot ladder right next to it.
Lower the gangway and rig the pilot ladder from the gangway.
Lower the gangway.
Lower the gangway and rig the pilot ladder forward of the accommodation.
On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term “BREADTH” given. Which one is the correct one?
Breadth is defined as “A” on the figure.
Breadth is defined as “B” on the figure.
Breadth is defined as “C” on the figure.
Breadth is defined as “D” on the figure.
On a RoRo vessel, when loading Double Stacked containers on Maffi trailers how many twist locks should have used between the 2 containers?
One at each end 2 in total.
One on every corner 4 in total.
Three in total 2 at the door end 1 at the opposite end.
In the human body, breathing is controlled by:
The bronchia.
The lungs.
Movement of heart.
The respiratory centre in the brain.
On a RoRo vessel, what is lashing equipment used for?
To prevent the cargo from shifting during the voyage.
To stop cargo from being stolen.
Adding additional weight to the cargo.
To stop cargo from being stolen.
For how long should a tank be ventilated when people are working inside?
Until the tank is gas free.
For as long as people are working in the tank.
For at least 60 minutes.
For as long as it is deemed necessary by the Chief Officer.
On the diagram provided, there are four (4) possible directions indicating the term “AHEAD”. Which one is the correct?
Ahead is indicated by “A”, in the figure.
Ahead is indicated by “B”, in the figure.
Ahead is indicated by “C”, in the figure.
Ahead is indicated by “D”, in the figure.
What is the meaning of the term “Steady as she goes” when acting as helmsman?
It means the helmsman has to try and keep the vessel heading as it is.
Keep the applied rudder constant until the next helm order.
Reduce the number of helm movements used when steering a set course.
It means keep the rudder amidships until another order is given.
On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term “ASTERN” shown. Which one is the correct one?
Astern is defined as “D” on the figure.
Astern is defined as “C” on the figure.
Astern is defined as “B” on the figure.
Astern is defined as “A” on the figure.
On a RoRo vessel, what standing instruction should be given to protect the ramps when loading RoRo units?
Units whose weights exceed the ramp load density/SWL must not be loaded.
Damaged units should be rejected for loading.
All RoRo units must be thoroughly checked for damage prior to the loading ramp.
Damaged units should be rejected for loading.
What should the gangway watchman always ensure is available for visitors at the top of the gangway?
Safety and security information.
Notice board giving name of ship and company.
Notice board stating the sailing time of the ship.
The location of useful places to visit ashore.
What is the main duty of the “Standby Watch keeper” when they are not on the bridge?
Remain available and in contact with the bridge team.
Return to the cabin and catch up with some sleep.
Tidy up the accommodation and clear the mess room.
Patrol the ship and report anything unusual to the bridge.
The current test includes Seagull CES questions on the topic of «Deck, Support, RoRo». These questions are designed to verify the competence of specialists in preventing accidents related to transport safety and can also be used for self-assessment.
The «Support» subject covers both theoretical and practical knowledge essential for advanced training on any type of vessel. Mastery of this information is a direct indicator of an employee's competence in their role on a RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) Cargo Vessel. Individuals in the Deck Support department on a RoRo Cargo Vessel are responsible for various tasks that ensure the vessel's efficient and safe operation. They play a crucial role in cargo handling, assisting with the loading and unloading of vehicles and other cargo. Additionally, Deck Support personnel help maintain the deck area, keeping it clean, organized, and safe for the transportation of both rolling and static cargo. They also actively participate in emergency response drills to ensure the vessel meets safety standards.
- Version: 5.2.8, 6.0.
- Test type: STCW.
- Department: Deck.
- Level: Support.
- Vessel type: RoRo Cargo Vessel.
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