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Online testing: Test for seamans about Deck department, Operational level, Container Vessel (CES v6.0)
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Under the ISM Code the provision of individual control measures for specific work-related tasks exist in the:
Permit to Work system.
Due diligence clause.
Definition of supervisory responsibilities.
Documentation of individual job descriptions.
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.
What is the weather associated with being in the centre of an Anticyclone (a region of High Pressure)?
Light winds and fair weather, sometimes fog.
Strong winds but with very little rain.
Persistent rain and very humid weather.
Strong winds and heavy rain.
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.
Which option correctly completes the following statement? An ECDIS alert:
Should never be ignored but must be investigated.
Only need to be acknowledged.
Is the responsibility of the Master alone.
I don’t know.
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.
For how long time should a SART transponder be able to operate in the active mode?
8 hours.
24 hours.
6 hours.
96 hours.
Is the location of a vessel’s standard compass binnacle critical?
Yes, for the reasons stated in all of the suggested answers.
Yes, it should be on the fore and aft centreline of the ship.
Yes, it should be sited on a non-metallic base if possible.
Yes, it should be away from major electrical power cables.
What is the correct setting of the “Anti sea clutter” control on the radar?
A few sea returns remaining on the screen.
All of the suggested answers.
A removal of all the sea returns down to about a mile from own ship.
No sea returns left on the screen which may confuse with small target echoes near the ship.
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.
A container loaded onboard a vessel would be likely to experience a force of 100 % of its weight:
When the ship is rolling.
When the ship is pitching.
When the ship is rolling and pitching.
When the ship is heaving.
A cargo of explosives carried in containers needs maximum protection against:
Lightning strikes.
Toxic gases.
Corrosives.
Other explosives in the vicinity.
A hand flare must have a burning period of at least:
1 min.
30 sec.
10 min.
5 min.
What are class “C” bulkheads?
Bulkheads constructed of approved non-combustible materials but do not meet any of the requirements relative to smoke and flame nor limitations relative to temperature rise.
Bulkheads constructed of approved non-combustible materials that can withstand the standard fire test for 45 minutes.
Bulkheads constructed of approved non-combustible materials that can withstand the standard fire test for 15 minutes.
Bulkheads constructed of approved non-combustible materials that can withstand the standard fire test for 30 minutes.
Why shall a duly qualified officer supervise any potential polluting operation?
To avoid pollution.
To relieve the master.
To inform the authorities.
To restrict pollution.
How often shall each member of the crew participate in an “abandon ship”-drill?
Once every month.
Once every week.
Once every 6 months.
Once a year.
Under ISM, what is a “non-conformity”?
An observed situation where objective evidence indicates the non-fulfilment of a specified requirement.
Official log book entries not being completed correctly.
The wearing of non-standard Personal protective equipment.
A safety officer not being nominated for the vessel.
What features of the vessel hull, equipment and cargo causes error on a vessel’s standard magnetic compass?
Permanent and induced magnetism found in steel or iron on-board.
Deviation and Variation.
The change in the position of the magnetic pole causing annual changes in the variation.
The continual changes of courses made by the vessel.
Once a ship (equipped with self-stowing auto-tension winches) is moored alongside a loading or discharging berth, it is recommended that:
All winches to be left with the manual brake on and out of gear.
The “spring” winches be left in the auto-tension mode and all other winches with the manual brake on.
All mooring winches be left in “auto-tension” mode.
The “breastline” and “headline” winches be left in the auto-tension mode and spring winches with manual brake on.
What is the meaning of this symbol?
Lifejacket.
Child’s lifejacket.
Lifebuoy.
Immersion suit.
The main movements experienced by a container ship, which will create the largest forces exerted on the container frames and lashings, are:
Rolling, Pitching and Heaving.
Rolling, Swaying and Yawing.
Surging, Yawing and Rolling.
Rolling, Heaving and Swaying.
The best way to ensure you get the equipment you need is to:
Determine your needs and do some research.
Buy the newest models.
Buy the most expensive equipment on the market.
Buy what everyone else is buying.
What is the meaning of this symbol?
Lifeboat.
Liferaft.
Davit-launched liferaft.
Rescue boat.
How many Radar Transponders (SART) are required to be carried on board a ship for use in survival crafts?
One on each side of the ship.
One in each lifeboat.
Two on each side of the ship.
2, one of which being capable of floating free if the ship sinks.
What is the minimum distance between the helmet and the head of the wearer supposed to be?
3 cm.
7,5 cm.
1 cm.
No minimum distance.
A vessel has a right-handed fixed pitch propeller, what should happen to its heading, if the propeller was put full astern?
The bow should swing to starboard.
The bow will remain steady.
The bow should swing to port.
The vessel will slow down.
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 do the letters “TPC” stand for?
Tonnes per Centimetre.
Tonnes per Centimetre Immersion.
Tipping Centre.
Trim per Centimetre.
The capacity of a battery is expressed in:
Ampere × hours.
Volt × hours.
Volt × amperes.
Watt × hours.
What facility exists under the ISM Code for the provision of individual control measures for specific work-related tasks?
The Permit to Work system.
The definition of supervisory responsibilities.
The due diligence clause.
The documentation of individual job descriptions.
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.
The ship is drifting in the open sea with a temporary engine breakdown. The ship is equipped with GPS navigation equipment. What should the bridge Officer of the Watch do in this situation?
All of the possible answers.
Display the “Not under Command” signal and switch off the normal steaming lights.
Plot the direction and rate of drift and predict the ships position for the period while the ship is “Not Under Command”.
Keep a good lookout for other ships.
Which option best completes the following statement? An operator using ECDIS will notice an out of position navigation buoy because:
The radar return and ENC buoy symbol will not coincide.
There will be a flashing alarm on ECDIS showing which one is out.
It is coloured orange on an ECDIS display.
A local port authority would send an automatic signal to ECDIS.
The main movements experienced by a container ship, which will create the largest forces exerted on the container frames and lashings, are:
Rolling, Pitching and Heaving.
Rolling, Heaving and Swaying.
Surging, Yawing and Rolling.
Rolling, Swaying and Yawing.
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.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Muster station.
Muster station for unaccompanied minors (UM).
Muster station for families only.
Gathering place for embarkation formalities.
With an Inmarsat-C installation there is the addressing-option “special”. Via this option:
Give one of Inmarsat’s “special access codes”.
You can plan a message to be delivered at a special time.
You can deliver a message via a special telegram.
I don’t know.
What is one of the dangerous states a survivor may suffer from?
Hypothermia.
Cold.
Broken limn.
Influenza.
What is meant by the term “Single up” when a vessel is preparing to leave the jetty to which it was moored?
This term used when there is only one single rope left out between the ship and the jetty, when leaving the berth.
This term used to describe the process of letting go most of the moorings lines and just leaving sufficient lines to stay safely alongside.
This term used when only one single tug is used to assist the ship in leaving the berth.
I don’t know.
If the wind speed on a vessel doubles, by approximately how much will the force from it rise?
The force will be Quadrupled.
The force will be Tripled.
The force will be Quintupled.
The force will be Doubled.
The main function of twist-locks is:
To couple containers vertically.
To couple containers horizontally.
To lock containers vertically and horizontally.
To bear container loads.
As per the IMDG Code, “Marine Pollutant” is defined as:
A substance which, because of its tendency to degrade in seafood, or because of its hazard potential to the aquatic environment is subject to the provisions of Annex I of MARPOL, as amended, and carried by sea accordingly.
A substance which is subject to the provisions of Chapter V of SOLAS 1974 as amended.
Any substance which is deemed hazardous to the marine environment.
A substance which is subject to the provisions of Annex III of MARPOL.
Normally, a twist lock should be greased:
Between the twistlock cone and associated housing.
Over the entire outer surface.
At the base of the twistlock cone.
Under the handle.
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.
Which routine procedures should be carried out before cold work commences?
Carry out procedures to instructions for cold work including filling in forms and having them signed.
Sound the general alarm.
Have a breathing apparatus standing by.
Sound the general alarm and carry out procedures to instructions for cold work including filling in forms and having them signed.
The recommended connection between antenna and VHF is:
Coaxial cable.
Band cable.
Three vein cable.
Electric cable.
What are the tricing pendants made for?
They automatically prevent any gap between the ship side and the lifeboat at the first stage of its launching.
They prevent people from falling down if the lifeboat falls down.
They prevent the lifeboat from falling down if one or both davit breaks.
They prevent the lifeboat from falling down if the falls break.
What are the ideal conditions required to satisfactorily conduct an Inclining Experiment?
All of the suggested answers.
All derricks lowered and no moving items on deck and in store rooms.
Minimum ballast and bunkers on board and all tanks pressed up.
Moorings slack, head wind, minimum people on board.
Abdominal Thrust is the name on a technique which involves applying a series of thrusts to the upper abdomen in an attempt to force air out of a choking casualty’s lungs. How to perform this technique?
Stand behind the casualty. Clench your fist with the thumb inwards in the center of upper abdomen. Grasp your fist with your other hand and pull quickly inwards.
Remove the obstruction and restore normal breathing.
Lay casualty on a hard surface, e. g. deck, and press firmly and rapidly on the middle of the lower half of the breast bone.
Let the casualty grab a list and hang up right down for a period of minimum 5 minutes.
The most important function of a buttress fitting on a container vessel is:
To transfer forces from the container stow to the ships structure.
To maintain a uniform level stow across the tier of container.
To avoid excess load placed on the tank top.
To ensure an even distribution of weight throughout the stack.
The ship is approaching shallow water where the Under Keel Clearance will reduce to about 0,25 of the ship’s draught. Which of the following answers most accurately summarizes the aspects to be considered when deciding a suitable speed?
All of the suggested answers.
A reduced ability to stop the vessel and maintain steerage.
A further reduction of underkeel clearance and possible changes of the ship’s trim.
I don’t know.
Which option correctly identifies the meaning of the abbreviation ZOC, in relation to ECDIS?
Zone of Confidence.
Zone of Confusion.
Zone of Communications.
Zero on Carbon.
A large vessel is proceeding under its own power in a narrow channel, assisted by a tug. Where should the tug be connected to best assist the ship maintain steerageway?
Made fast on a line through the centre lead forward.
Standing-by-ready for use anywhere, as required.
Made fast on a line through the centre lead aft.
Pushing alongside – either side.
If Mouth-to-Mouth (M-T-M) ventilation by itself is unsuccessful and the casualty’s heart stops, or has stopped beating, you must perform External Chest Compression (ECC) in conjunction with M-T-M. When performing ECC, where do you place your hand on the casualty’s body?
Place the heel of one hand, two finger breadths above the bottom of breastbone. Cover the hand with the heel of the other hand.
Place the heel of your two hands onthe top of the breastbone.
The correct position of your hands are of no importance.
Place the heel of your hand on the top of the heart position. Cover the hand with the heel of the other hand.
If a twist lock is found cracked at the base, it should be:
Removed from service.
Repaired on board and put back into service.
Use only in the lowest tier on deck.
Use only to lock under-deck container stows.
During an anchoring operation, what does the bridge team mean when they ask “How is the chain leading”?
The Master is asking the Chief Officer whether the ship needs to be moved forward and take the weight off the anchor cable.
The Master is asking the Chief Officer whether the vessel is dragging anchor.
The bridge would like to know the direction of the anchor cable from the hawse pipe.
I don’t know.
When navigating in restricted visibility, how can the OOW ensure that an effective watch is being maintained?
All of the suggested answers.
Sound fog signal, have engine(s) available for manoeuvre.
Continuously monitor radar, have extra lookout for sound as well as sight.
Monitor the AIS target information and listen on radios.
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.
Cargo being loaded less than the full height of the container.
Physical damages to the cargo.
Container damages.
When should a gangway safety net be rigged?
Whenever the gangway is deployed.
Whenever the gangway is regarded as unsafe.
Between the hours of sunset and sunrise.
When it is deemed necessary by the Master or the Chief Officer.
Testing a SART is permitted:
Only at sea, outside territorial waters.
Only in a port or harbour.
Only in the workshop.
At sea, outside territorial waters, and in port or harbour.
Which of the following spaces is a “special category space”?
A space specially designed and used for the storage of class 1.1 dangerous goods.
A space containing a centralised fire control equipment.
A space the gross calorific value of which may exceed 45 megajoules per square meter of the deck area.
A garage tweendeck on passenger ferry.
“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.
What are the required data inputs into most gyro compasses to reduce any possible compass error?
Latitude and Speed.
All of the data in the suggested answers.
Maximum helm angle and rolling period.
Deviation and Variation.
During carriage in containers, if cashew nut shell liquid has been noted to spill out, the ships staff should:
Avoid skin contact and inhalation of toxic fumes.
Approach the container wearing a chemical protection suit.
Cool the container with water spray from as far away as possible.
Clean up the spillage wearing rubber boots and safety gloves.
A safety valve is sufficient to prevent a BLEVE.
Wrong, if the valve is wrongly set.
Wrong, it depends on the product.
Wrong in all cases.
Right in all cases.
Container ships without hatch covers are deemed to comply with the International Convention on Load line Rules after:
An International Load Line Exemption certificate is issued in accordance to Article 6.
A special movable deck is fitted to ensure watertight integrity.
Water tight integrity is demonstrated by using portable covers for hatch openings.
A spare set of portable hatch covers has been placed on board, for use during rough weather only.
In the diagram, the amount of water under the keel is indicated by the letter “C”. Which bridge instrument would measure this value?
Arpa Radar.
Echo Sounder.
ECDIS.
Draught Indicator.
If a distress signal is received on board your ship, what should be the first action that should be taken?
Attempt to establish contact with the distressed vessel.
Contact SAR Authorities via nearest coastal Radio station.
Determine how close your vessel is to the distressed vessel.
Determine if anyone else has heard the distress signal and if your vessel is near the distress.
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.
Which of the following answers would most appropriately describe shell plating damage to the vessel?
My vessel has sustained damage to shell plating below the waterline in way of No. 3 cargo hold, starboard side.
My vessel has sustained damage to shell plating in way of No. 3 cargo hold.
My vessel has sustained damage to shell plating below the waterline.
My vessel has sustained damage to shell plating above the waterline.
Where shall shoreside fire-fighting personnel find necessary information to control a fire on board a cargo ship in an emergency situation?
In the fire control plans or booklet that must be stored in a watertight prominently marked container outside the deck house.
Through the nearest Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre, who will get them from the ship’s owner.
The captain of the ship is the only person that may give such information.
In the fire control plans or booklet that must be posted in a prominently marked localisation on the navigating bridge.
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 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.
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.
When a ships derrick or crane lifts a weight off the deck of a ship, from which position can the centre of gravity of the weight be considered to act?
From the head of the derrick or crane.
From the centre of the weight lifted.
From the position on the deck from which the weight was lifted.
From a position on the deck at the base of the derrick or crane.
You are on board a ship which is not specially fitted for navigation in cold regions. At what ambient temperature should the engine of the lifeboat start within less than 2 minutes?
Until -15 °C.
Until -3 °C.
Until 0 °C.
Until -5 °C.
Warning signs that require a specific mandatory action e. g. wearing of a safety harness during a particular work task, must have their background colour as:
Blue.
Green.
Red.
Yellow.
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.
On a container vessel, flexitanks are used for:
The carriage of non-hazardous liquids, in bulk.
The carriage of hazardous liquids, in bulk.
The carriage of liquid cargoes of a particular specific gravity.
The carriage of liquid cargoes that do not have a Proper Shipping Name.
The Officer in charge of the bridge watch, is often referred to as the OOW. What does OOW actually stand for?
Officer of the Watch.
On official watch.
Operator of the watch.
On official watchkeeping.
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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