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Online testing: Test for seamans about Deck department, Operational level, Container Vessel (CES v6.0)
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On area A4 the function “Transmission and reception of signals for locating” is mainly based on:
The use of SART transponder.
The use of MF DSC.
The use of HF DSC.
The use of SARSAT COSPAS Epirbs.
When should a ship’s officer use some of the English Language found in the IMO publication “Standard Marine Communication Phrases?”
In circumstances described in all of the answers provided.
When talking between ship and shore in a foreign land.
When talking on the VHF between ships of differing flag states.
When giving orders to a multi-national bridge team.
On a container ship, the initial stresses generated during rolling are borne by:
Lashing rods.
Container corner posts.
Twistlocks.
Container corner castings.
The best way to prevent stowaways from boarding your ship is to:
Seal spaces that are not in use while in port, and perform a search of the ship before leaving.
Conduct routine, but irregular searches of the ship.
Search the ship when you arrive at port and again just after leaving.
Conduct a Nominated Officers search.
The word RADIO is spelled conform the international phonetic alphabet:
Romeo, Alfa, Delta, India, Oscar.
Radio, Alfa, Delta, India, Oscar.
Romeo, Alpha, Delta, India, October.
Romeo, Atlanta, Delta, India, October.
How often must inspection of proper working of the EPIRB’s and SART’s take place on board? Once per:
Month.
Week.
Every day.
14 days.
Which type of call will be sent by a ship adrift and needing the assistance of a tug? The weather is not bad and the ship will be aground 24 hours later.
Urgent call.
Distress relay call.
Safety call.
Distress call.
What is the normal name of the waterproof suit shown in the picture?
Immersion suit.
Life suit.
Dry suit.
Wet suit.
Which of the following is a Flammable Liquid, under the IMDG Code?
Paints, which emit flammable vapours at 60 °C closed-cup test.
Any liquid with a flashpoint above 63 °C closed-cup test.
Any liquid with a flashpoint between 60 °C and 70 °C closed-cup test.
I don’t know.
If a DSC distress alert is received on board your ship, what is the first action that should be taken?
Listen for a distress message on the appropriate radio frequency for 5 minutes.
Contact SAR Authorities via nearest coast Radio station.
Determine how close your vessel is to the distressed vessel.
Immediately answer the distress message on the correct radio frequency.
Sodium, when carried in containers, upon coming in contact with water under normal atmospheric conditions will:
Self-ignite.
Decompose.
Implode.
Explode.
What name is given to the inspection and measurements at the end of a bulk carrier’s loading operation, that determines the weight of cargo lifted based on the observed draughts, any list, hog or sag, the dock water density and the calculation of ballast and consumables on the vessel?
Draught Survey.
Load Survey.
Port Measurement.
Departure Survey.
What is recognized as the main hazard when entering a void space?
Lack of oxygen?
Lack of light?
No particular hazards?
Lack of mobility?
What is the shortest distance between two points on the surface of the earth?
Great Circle.
Rhumb line.
Small circle.
Composite great circle.
If a search and rescue aircraft flies over your vessel as shown in the three sketches, what does this mean?
The aircraft wants your vessel to proceed in the direction shown in the bottom image.
The assistance of your vessel is no longer required.
The casualty is sighted and will require medical assistance.
The aircraft is short on fuel and is returning to base but request your vessel to continue searching.
“Parametric Rollin” on a container ship results in:
The sudden unexpected occurrence of large rolling angles in beam seas.
The gradual build up of rolling angle in a head sea.
The unexpected roll to a large angle of heel due to a beam sea.
A large unstable roll motion suddenly occurring in head or stern seas.
You are starting to get low on water in the lifeboat. What should you do?
Collect rain water.
Mix sea water with 50 % fresh water.
Drink urine.
Use sea water.
Which option best describes what lies below an isolated danger symbol seen on the chart display of an ECDIS?
There is a wreck from a sunken vessel.
There could be any obstruction that infringes the safety depth settings.
There is a rock outcrop not seen by the survey team.
There is probably a man made subsea structure associated with oil or gas.
With a pilot ladder, the lowest spreader shall be the 5th step from the bottom. At what interval should there be further spreaders upwards on the ladder?
At intervals not exceeding 12 steps.
At intervals not exceeding 15 steps.
At intervals not exceeding 9 steps.
It does not matter where the spreaders are fitted.
The portable walkie talkies required to be carried by GMDSS regulations should have which channels as a minimum?
Channels 6, 13 & 16.
Channels 6 & 16.
Channel 16 only.
Channels 13 & 16.
With reference to container ships, “TEU” refers to:
Twenty foot equivalent unit.
Truck transportable efficient unit.
Twenty foot unit.
Tonne effective unit.
Where detectors of a fixed fire detection system are grouped in sections, each of these sections:
None of the answers is correct.
May cover more than one deck within accommodation spaces.
May cover more than one main vertical zone in a passenger ship.
May cover a machinery space of category A together with a control station.
The residual stability requirements of a container ship state that:
A container ship must always comply with the stability requirements of the International Loadline Rules.
A container ship is only required to comply with the loading port requirements.
A container ship must retain a positive GM of at least 1,5 metres at all stages of the voyage.
There are no special stability requirements, provided the ship remains fully stable at all times.
According to Rule 24 of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions and the illustrated lights, how long is the tow likely to be?
It exceeds 200 metres.
At least 100 metres
It is more than 50 metres but less than 200 metres.
It is less than 200 metres.
Would there ever be the need for two lookouts on the Bridge watch?
Every night there should be two lookouts, one on each bridge wing.
Never necessary.
Yes, possibly whne there is dense fog and heavy traffic.
No, one lookout is sufficient even in fog.
What would be the correct form of response to the question: what is the visibility in your position?
Visibility in my position is two hundred meters.
Visibility is medium.
Visibility is okay.
Visibility is poor.
It is considered essential that container ships should have a large ballast capacity and high powered ballast pumps, because:
These are required for trimming the ships and offsetting longitudinal bending moments.
These are essential to retain the vessel within the International loadline requirements.
These are required to load ballast during discharge.
These are necessary to keep the vessel upright during the loaded passage.
On a container vessel, the description of a consignment of dangerous goods shows P in the IMDG Dangerous Goods List Column 4. What does the letter P indicate?
The substance is a Marine Pollutant.
The substance is in powder form.
The substance is poisonous.
The consignment is in a pressurised container.
Can anything be done on a vessel with forward speed, to reduce the change in heading caused by a right hand fixed pitch propeller being put astern?
The rudder should be put hard to starboard to reduce the water flow to the left side of the propeller.
No, the rudder should be kept amidships when going astern and there is little that can be done to reduce the swing to starboard.
The rudder can be cycled from side to side.
Yes, the rudder can be put to port.
When steel reinforcing rods are loaded in open-top containers, claims against the vessel would most likely arise due to:
Cargo staining by rust, hydraulic oil or grease.
Container damages.
Cargo being loaded less than the full height of the container.
Physical damages to the cargo.
Which of the following areas may be possible restricted areas? Review all answers.
All alternatives.
The Engine control room.
The Cargo control room.
The Bridge.
Which muscle is the most persevering one in the body?
The heart.
The liver.
The lungs.
None of the mentioned.
The traffic list of a coast-station is a list of:
Call-signs of ships for which a radio-telephone call, a telegram or another call is intended.
Names of ships which, on behalf of safety at sea, are being routed by a traffic control system.
Name of ship’s scheduled for berthing.
Pertinent navigational and weather information.
For how long time should a “SARSAT COSPAS” epirb be able to operate on its batteries?
48 hours.
96 hours.
12 hours.
24 hours.
The superstructure and deck houses of passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers shall be divided into main vertical zones by:
Class “A” division.
Class “B” division.
Class “C” division.
Class “P” division.
Why is it important to have good a relationship between the crew on board a vessel?
It leads to better work performance and positive atmosphere among the crew.
It encourages crew to extend their contract.
Crew comes to know each others problems.
It will prevent accidents from happening.
What does this flag mean?
I have a diver down; keep well clear at slow speed.
My vessel is stopped and making no way through the water.
Yes (affirmative).
I wish to communicate with you.
What is a ship’s “Gangway”?
A Gangway is a portable means of access between the ship and the shore.
A Gangway is an interval of time between a change of working gangs, on board.
A Gangway is the means of access into the cargo holds.
I don’t know.
“RECEIVED MAYDAY” is used in a:
Receipt of a distress alert.
When received a weather report.
Supplementary receipt on a distress alert.
Distress alert.
What do you understand by the term “Let Go” when applied to mooring and unmooring?
Let Go means to slacken a mooring rope.
Let Go means to cast off the mooring ropes and wires.
Let Go means to let seafarers go ashore.
Let Go means to leave the ship.
Which option correctly completes the following statement? A position filter on a navigational receiver or ECDIS system, protects the ECDIS from:
Showing a fluctuating position of the vessel.
Operating under conditions that are extreme e. g. cyclones.
Airborne dust in sandy areas of the world.
Incorrectly set up ECDIS system software.
The display of the DSC-controller on board is showing the following lines: TX call: Selectiveto: 02114200; Category: RoutineUSB: telephony; DSC TX 2 189,5 kHz save > send
J3E.
G3E.
F1B.
H3E.
Where in accommodation spaces shall smoke detectors be located? SOLAS II-2/13.2.2.
In stairways, corridors and escape routes.
In all crew and passenger cabins.
Near ventilation ducts throughout the accommodation spaces.
In messrooms, public lounged and other public rooms.
The transmitting receiving method, when both stations can transmit and receive at the same time is called:
Duplex.
Simplex.
Semi-duplex.
None of the mentioned.
The greatest danger associated with chemicals emitting hydrogen inside a closed container, due to contact with water, is:
A violent explosion.
Cargo damage.
An outbreak of fire.
A reaction with the carrying receptacles.
One particular group of hazardous goods that is highlighted by the IMDG Code as potentially being the most dangerous for carriage is:
Organic peroxides.
Toxic substances.
Liquefied gases.
Infectious substances.
A ship moving through heavy seas is affected by the water pressure at the bows causing an effect known as “Panting”. What structure in the forward region of the ship combats the effects of Panting?
Panting beams and stringers.
Double bottom tanks and floors.
Centreline bulkhead.
Collision bulkhead and deck.
In the Beaufort Scale of Wind Force, what is the Beaufort number associated with the wind force known as a “Gale”? This should not be confused with a “Near Gale” or “Strong Gale”?
Eight (8).
Nine (9).
Seven (7).
Ten (10).
The design features of a container ship with pronounced bow flare, a wide flat transom stern and wall sided amidships section contribute to:
Parametric Rolling.
Large angles of heel with a large GM.
Excessive pitching.
The ability to shed water very quickly off the decks.
What kind of measure is the division of the vessel in upright areas by using thermic and structural separations?
It is both a prevention and protection measure.
It is neither a prevention nor a protection measure.
It is a protection measure.
It is a prevention measure.
Which publication should be used to assist learn the nautical English language?
The (IMO) Standard Marine Communication Phrases (SMCP) booklet.
The (ICS) Bridge Procedures Guide.
The Oxford Concise Dictionary.
Standard Marine Navigational Vocabulary.
Which part of the magnetic compass error changes with a change in the course steered?
Deviation.
Variation.
Induced magnetism.
All of the suggested answers.
What is the correct understanding of the term “Lapse Rate” when used in Meteorology?
The change of the temperature in the atmosphere with height above sea level.
The rate of increase of the wind associated with a Tropical Revolving Storm.
The delay in temperature reduction associated with the wet bulb thermometer of a hydrometer.
The change in the temperature associated with the passing of the warm front of a frontal depression.
You wish to carry out a test transmission on your radio equipment. What precautions should be taken if any?
All of the items in the other alternatives should be done.
Listen out to ensure that no safety/distress traffic is in progress.
Test transmission should be kept to a minimum.
Test transmission should be carried out on artificial aerials and/or reduced power.
The log-in of an Inmarsat-C installation is important:
To inform the NSC that one is available for messages offered.
To inform the LES, that one is available for messages offered.
To keep watch on Sat-C for safety messages.
To inform the addressee, that one is available for messages offered.
With an Inmarsat-C terminal the option PSTN fir addressing is available. This option:
Is to deliver a message by telephone via a modem on the computer of the subscriber.
Delivers the message as a fax.
Have the operator read the message by phone.
Delivers a message as a telegram.
If the speed of a vessel through the water is HALVED, how will this effect squat?
The squat effect will be reduced to approximately a quarter of its original value.
The squat effect will also be halved.
There will be very little change to the effects of squat.
I don’t know.
At the design phase of a container ship, the loss of strength resulting from the large deck openings are compensated by:
Large deck beams longitudinally and athwartships at the sides and ends of hatches.
Additional longitudinal bulkheads.
Additional transverse bulkheads.
Large doubling plates at the hatch corners.
As officer on the mooring deck, when would you report to the bridge that an attending tug is “clear”?
When the towline is recovered and the tug is clear of the vessel hull.
When the tug is at least 100 metres from the vessel.
When the towline is taken off a set of mooring bits on deck.
When the towline is made fast and the tug is ready for towing.
What is a mooring line used for?
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.
A mooring line is a thick wire or synthetic rope used to moor the ship.
Operator connected R/T calls are charged:
On the basis of a three minute minimum charge with one minute incremental steps.
On the basis of a six second minimum charge with one second incremental steps.
On the basis of a six second minimum charge with six second incremental steps.
On the basis of a one minute minimum charge with one minute incremental steps.
What sound signal shall be used on ship’s whistle when there is a man overboard?
3 long blasts repeatedly.
6 long blasts repeatedly.
5 long blasts repeatedly.
4 long blasts repeatedly.
Hand flares and buoyant smoke signals can continue to burn or emit smoke after having been immersed for a period of 10 s.
Right, if the immersion depth is smaller than 100 mm.
Right, if the immersion depth is more than 1 m.
Right.
Wrong.
What is the disadvantage of using High Tensile Steel (HTS) in ship construction?
Enhanced vibration in HTS areas.
Low elasticity.
Diminished cargo carrying capacity.
Failure without warning.
I don’t know.
What immediate action should be taken if a ship unexpectedly runs aground and stops?
Stop engine(s).
Hoist two black balls.
Sound the General Alarm.
Ring full astern.
The PTT-switch must be:
Pressed in during speaking only to work semi-duplex.
Pressed in during speaking only to work duplex.
Pressed to listen.
Pressed in constantly to work simplex.
EGC is short for:
Enhanced Group Call.
Emergency General Ship Call.
Exchange Geographic Call.
Exchange Group Call.
Under ISM, what is a “non-conformity”?
An observed situation where objective evidence indicates the non-fulfilment of a specified requirements.
The wearing of non-standard Personal protective equipment.
Official log book entries not being completed correctly.
A safety officer not being nominated for the vessel.
Which of the following two digits codes is used to obtain maritime assistance?
39.
32.
26.
42.
The purpose of the dovetail foundation on container vessel is:
Act as a sliding base for twistlocks.
To secure double stacking cones.
To lock adjacent containers together .
To secure a single stacking cone.
For guidance on lashing arrangement of containers on-board the vessel, the most important document to refer is:
The Cargo Securing Manual.
The company’s ISM handbook.
The Stability Manual.
The Code for the Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing.
What actions should the Officer of the Watch take when the ship’s steering gear fails?
All of the suggested answers.
Request the engine room to check the steering gear.
Call the Master and advise him of the situation.
Display the NUC signal and consider stopping the engines.
The transmitting power of the VHF is adjusted by setting:
High/Low power.
Dual watch.
PTT.
Squelch.
Inmarsat Telex Service code “31” can be used:
To ask for maritime inquiries.
To ask for medical assistance.
When technical problems are experienced with the Inmarsat terminal.
When the coast-station is disfunctional.
What does the abbreviation STCW stand for?
The International Convention on Standards of Trading, Certification and Watchkeeping of Seafarers.
The International Convention of Ship’s Trading, Chartering and Waybills.
The International Shipowners, Transport and Cargo Work Convention.
Seafarer’s Training and Competence of Watchkeepers.
When handling drugs:
Wear skin protection and a facemark.
Shut off the ventilation in the room where the drugs are being stored to ensure any vapours or fumes do not spread to other parts of the ship.
Test out the potency of the drug.
Briefly inhale powders, fumes or vapours to verify the substance is a drug.
The emergency battery of a GMDSS portable radio:
Must be tested once a week.
Cannot be replaced.
Must be replaced before the expiry date is exceeded.
Must be charged after expiry date.
“Parametric Rollin” on a container ship results in:
A large unstable roll motion suddenly occurring in head or stern seas.
The unexpected roll to a large angle of heel due to a beam sea.
The gradual build up of rolling angle in a head sea.
The sudden unexpected occurrence of large rolling angles in beam seas.
Which is the “CAPSTAN” in the figure?
The Capstan is indicated by B in the figure.
The Capstan is indicated by A in the figure.
The Capstan is indicated by C in the figure.
The Capstan is indicated by D in the figure.
What could the wheelman be asked to do, to help in the preparations to leave the berth and go to sea?
Help the after team let go the ropes.
Standby in the mess room until called to the bridge.
Test the steering by putting the wheel hard over both ways.
Help the forward team let go the ropes.
The «Deck Operational Container Vessel» subject provides both theoretical and practical knowledge on safely working with electrical equipment. Mastery of this information is a key indicator of an employee's competence in a relevant role on a vessel. Container vessels are essential to global trade, enabling the transport of goods across the world’s oceans and playing a vital role in connecting economies and facilitating international commerce.
As an officer on a container vessel, your responsibilities include navigation, piloting, cargo planning and management, equipment maintenance, safety oversight, and emergency response. You are tasked with ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the vessel, supervising cargo operations, maintaining navigational equipment, and promoting the overall safety and security of the ship and its crew.
- Version: 5.0. 5.1, 6.0.0.
- Test type: STCW.
- Department: Deck.
- Level: Operational.
- Vessel type: Container Vessel.
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