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Online testing: Test for Officers on the Deck, Assessing Professional English Language (Marlins)
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Total questions on this topic: 103
Total questions on this topic: 103
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Choose the word with a different sound.
Dust.
Drum.
Burner.
Rust.
The Chief Engineer is talking to the 3rd Engineer about the cook. Why is the cook pouring vodka on the deck?
He’s trying out a new method to remove rust.
Because the vodka is no good to drink.
Because he believes it’s good luck.
A recorded telephone message is giving information about the Museum of Natural History. What are the opening times on a Sunday?
10:00 am – 3:00 pm.
9:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Closed all day.
Choose the correct word(s). If you are ____ with this job, you should leave the Merchant Navy.
Bored.
Boring.
Boredom.
Bore.
Which deck is the fire on?
3.
2.
4.
5.
The Master and Chief Officer are talking on the bridge. Why is the Chief Officer having problems sleeping?
He’s stopped smoking and is drinking more coffee.
His room is too cold to sleep comfortably.
His coughing is keeping him awake at night.
The 4th Engineer is talking with 2nd Engineer about the results of a lifeboat inspection. What inspection has not been carried out on the lifeboat?
He hasn’t checked the battery.
He hasn’t checked the lifeboat.
He hasn’t checked the fuel shut off valve.
Listen and then choose the correct answer. You can only play the audio twice.
Yes, we’ve managed to extinguish it.
Because the containers haven’t been evenly distributed.
I’m using it at the moment.
A few because it brings in extra revenue.
The Chief Engineer is reporting an engine problem to the Officer of the Watch. How long does the Chief Engineer want to shut down the engine for?
Two hours.
One hour.
A few minutes.
The Master and Chief Officer are discussing a recent incident on board another vessel. Why was the cook helping with mooring operations?
It was an emergency.
He was ordered to.
It was a training exercise.
The fire team are ____ the fire water hoses.
Stowing.
Slowing.
Listen and then choose the correct answer. You can only play the audio twice.
Yes, I’ve put it in the Master’s cabin.
Beware of moving machinery.
I can’t see the handheld flares.
It was me – it seems to be working ok now.
All Oil Record Book entries must be up-to-date, accurate and in compliance ____ MARPOL requirements.
To.
For.
With.
The Captain is making an announcement to the ship’s company about the armed security personnel who are joining them on board. How many armed security guards will be on board?
1.
2.
3.
Two seafarers are speaking about an accident on a ship. Where did the motorman leave his lit cigarette?
In the mess room.
In the engine-room.
In his cabin.
The cargo officer and stevedore are discussing a shipping load together. Why must they finish loading before 13:00 hrs?
The ship will need to move.
More cargo will arrive.
Repairs will be carried out.
By the time the emergency team arrived, the fire ____ located by the 3rd Officer.
Have already been.
Already been.
Had already been.
Choose the correct word(s). We have to complete the log ____ with MARPOL.
To comply.
For comply.
As complied.
For complied.
____ isn’t shore-based radar assistance available yet?
How much.
What.
Why.
Choose the correct sentence to describe the image.
The crew members have been chipping for half an hour.
The crew members stopped chipping half an hour ago.
The crew members were chipping over half an hour ago.
Choose the correct word(s). I ____ the Chief Engineer for 10 years.
Have known.
Am knowing.
Know.
Have been knowing.
When are you going to see the ____?
Sights.
Signs.
The cargo officer and stevedore are discussing a shipping load. Why must they finish loading before 13:00 hrs?
The ship will need to move.
More cargo will arrive.
Repairs will be carried out.
Choose the correct word(s). That safety helmet ____ to me.
Belongs.
Is belonging.
Belong.
Was belonged.
This chapter includes instructions and information ____ all the lifesaving appliances on board.
At.
Up.
About.
The Master is talking to the Chief Cook. How does the Master want his steak done?
He wants the beef well-done and grilled.
He wants the beef medium and roasted.
He wants the beef rare and fried.
____ security level is now in operation?
Who.
What.
Why.
Listen and then choose the correct answer. You can only play the audio twice.
Because of the heavy weather.
It’s 3, as we’ve just entered pirate waters.
Yes, but please make it quick.
I’m told it was the motorman.
Choose the correct sentence to describe the image.
The crew member is going to pull the line.
The crew member has finished pulling the line.
The crew member is pulling the line.
____ it vital we switch off the main generator?
Is.
Does.
Are.
Select the word which does not belong to the group.
Flame.
Fire.
Foghorn.
Flare.
Choose the correct word(s). Do you ____ who the company security officer is?
Know.
Knowing.
Knew.
Knows.
Listen to the news bulletin. Where has the pirate attack taken place?
Off the Seychelles.
Off the coast of Somalia.
Off West Africa.
Two seafarers are talking about English language training. What did the seafarer start on his vessel?
An English speaking club.
A self-study English group.
An English video film club.
Choose the correct word(s). Ensure that the procedures in the Ship Security Plan ____.
Are followed.
Was followed.
Has followed.
Are following.
Choose the word with a different sound.
Change.
Shape.
Whale.
Manual.
A seafarer is speaking to an airport official before boarding his flight. Where are the passengers for Flight GR 342 to Frankfurt boarding?
At gate seventeen.
At gate thirty four.
At gate twenty seven.
Choose the correct sentence to describe the image.
The fire extinguisher will be neatly coiled.
The fire extinguisher has been neatly coiled.
The fire extinguisher is being neatly coiled.
Choose the correct sentence to describe the image.
The dinner is being eaten.
The dinner has been eaten.
The dinner will be eaten.
We ____ sail when the bomb exploded in port.
Have just set.
Are just set.
Had just set.
What’s the ____?
Route.
Rate.
The Bosun’s in a bad mood and he’s very ____.
Angry.
Hungry.
How ____ different types of ship mines are there?
Many.
Much.
Far.
Listen and then type the numbers you hear. How many near misses are there at sea?
near misses.
Answer
____ on Friday?
Are you going to leave the port.
Will you leaving the port.
Do you going to leave the port.
A ship is asking for navigational assistance. What VHF channel will the ship use when navigational assistance has ended?
Channel 71.
Channel 20.
Channel 10.
I want you to complete checking as soon as possible and then make sure all these items are ____.
Locked.
Logged.
Choose the correct sentence to describe the image.
The Chief Engineer’s cabin was badly damaged in the fire.
The Chief Engineer’s cabin could be badly damaged in the fire.
The Chief Engineer’s cabin will possibly be badly damaged in the fire.
It’s cheaper to ship Scottish fish 16 000 km away to China than it is to pay local workers to do the job.
Sixteen hundred.
Sixteen million.
Sixteen thousand.
The cargo officer is asking a truck driver to describe an accident on board a ferry. How was the woman injured?
She fell on deck.
She was hit by a car.
She was hit by a truck.
We offer the widest range of high quality products and services for all vessels and are open 24/7.
Two four by seven.
Twenty-four of seven.
Twenty-four seven.
Choose the correct sentence to describe the image.
It’s snowed.
It’s going to snow.
It may have snowed.
Choose the word with a different sound.
Accuracy.
Late.
Place.
Hate.
Choose the word with a different sound.
Purchase.
Chemical.
Chair.
Cheese.
The cargo officer is asking about an accident. How was the woman injured?
She was hit by a truck.
She fell on deck.
She was hit by a car.
Choose the correct word(s). ____ the pirates caught in the end?
Answer
The Master and Chief Officer are talking on the bridge. Why is the Chief Officer having problems sleeping?
He’s stopped smoking and is drinking more coffee.
His room is too cold to sleep comfortably.
His coughing is keeping him awake at night.
Choose the word with a different sound.
Above.
Rope.
Glove.
Scupper.
A radio announcer is giving the shipping forecast. What will the weather be like over the next 24 hours?
Strong winds but gradually decreasing overnight.
Light winds with poor visibility.
Force 3-4 winds for the next 24 hours.
Choose the correct word(s). ____ repairs do you want us to make?
What.
Why.
When.
Where.
Listen and then choose the correct answer. You can only play the audio twice.
Yes, I just need to sign it.
I know, I can’t believe they aren’t wearing safety harnesses.
We had one at the end of March.
It’s showing a very low oxygen level.
What does the Master ask the AB ti take away?
Coffee.
Tea.
Milk.
What is the latest information ____ the storm?
For.
About.
Off.
Choose the correct word(s). ____ you got any passengers disembarking in this port?
Have.
Did.
Are.
Will.
Why ____ pressurised the hoses?
You not have.
You haven’t.
Haven’t you.
In your present position you will be aground ____ low water.
At.
To.
On.
Listen and then choose the correct answer. You can only play the audio twice.
Yes, we’ve got a spare.
It must have been when we arrived in port.
Yes, I’ve checked their ID and it’s all in order.
It’s just he seems really withdrawn and depressed.
A journalist is talking on the radio about lighthouses and lightships. Where are the Goodwin Sands?
England.
Egypt.
The Pharaon islands.
He ____ to make a radio link call to inform us about this accident.
Answer
A Captain is making a distress call. When did the collision occur?
03:00 hrs.
01:00 hrs.
04:00 hrs.
Listen and then type the numbers you hear. What is the agent’s number?
Extension
Answer
The self activating smoke signal emits smoke for fifteen minutes.
Quarter of an hour.
Minus three quarters.
One quarter minutes.
Two pilots are talking. Why is one pilot leaving his job?
Because he’s reached the age of retirement.
Because he’s been offered a job that pays more.
Because he’s stressed and there’s too much pressure.
Choose the correct word(s). You must never get rid ____ rubbish overboard.
Of.
From.
At.
To.
Select the word which does not belong to the group.
Dial.
Harness.
Strap.
Belt.
____ nightfall, the fire had been extinguished.
By.
On.
In.
Select the word which does not belong to the group.
Beside.
Next to.
Close to.
Far.
What did the seafarers paint last week?
Listen to the news bulletin. The stevedore is talking to the cargo officer. What’s the problem storing the boxes?
There isn’t enough light.
The men have stopped work.
There’s been an accident.
Two crewmembers are talking about an injury. How did the man cut himself?
Using a tool.
When he fainted.
He was shaving.
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