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Online testing: Test for Officers on the Deck, Assessing Professional English Language (Marlins)
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The test consists of 80 random questions.
Total questions on this topic: 103
Total questions on this topic: 103
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Listen to the news bulletin. Where has the pirate attack taken place?
Off the Seychelles.
Off the coast of Somalia.
Off West Africa.
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.
What did the seafarers paint last week?
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.
Emergency lighting was fitted ____ all passageways.
Throughout.
During.
Past.
In your present position you will be aground ____ low water.
At.
To.
On.
Listen and then type the numbers you hear. What is the agent’s number?
Extension
Answer
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.
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 sentence to describe the image.
Answer
Choose the correct word(s). ____ repairs do you want us to make?
What.
Why.
When.
Where.
____ isn’t shore-based radar assistance available yet?
How much.
What.
Why.
When are you going to see the ____?
Sights.
Signs.
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.
He ____ to make a radio link call to inform us about this accident.
Answer
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.
Choose the word with a different sound.
History.
Hook.
Honest.
Hockey.
The self activating smoke signal emits smoke for fifteen minutes.
Quarter of an hour.
Minus three quarters.
One quarter minutes.
How ____ different types of ship mines are there?
Many.
Much.
Far.
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.
Choose the correct word(s). If you are ____ with this job, you should leave the Merchant Navy.
Bored.
Boring.
Boredom.
Bore.
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.
The Master and Chief Officer are discussing the cook. Why is the Chief Officer worried about the cook?
He’s worried he’s suffering from depression.
He thinks he might be smoking cannabis.
He thinks he might be drinking again.
Select the word which does not belong to the group.
Flame.
Fire.
Foghorn.
Flare.
Choose the correct word(s). That safety helmet ____ to me.
Belongs.
Is belonging.
Belong.
Was belonged.
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.
He became a Master in 2006.
He’s going to become a Master later this year.
He’s been a Master since last year.
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.
Select the word which does not belong to the group.
Assist.
Aid.
Help.
Obstruct.
We ____ sail when the bomb exploded in port.
Have just set.
Are just set.
Had just set.
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 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 word with a different sound.
Purchase.
Chemical.
Chair.
Cheese.
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.
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 fire team are ____ the fire water hoses.
Stowing.
Slowing.
If you are ____ with this job, you should quit.
Bored.
Bore.
Boring.
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 word(s). ____ you got any passengers disembarking in this port?
Have.
Did.
Are.
Will.
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.
Choose the correct word(s). You must never get rid ____ rubbish overboard.
Of.
From.
At.
To.
A Master is talking to his young and inexperienced 3rd Officer on the bridge in waters off East Africa. Why is the Master less worried than the 3rd Officer?
Because there’s an international warship nearby.
Because they’re following a fairly safe route.
Because the pirates have quite basic weapons.
Which deck is the fire on?
3.
2.
4.
5.
Two crewmembers are talking about an injury. How did the man cut himself?
Using a tool.
When he fainted.
He was shaving.
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). Ensure that the procedures in the Ship Security Plan ____.
Are followed.
Was followed.
Has followed.
Are following.
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.
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.
Choose the correct sentence to describe the image.
It’s snowed.
It’s going to snow.
It may have snowed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Bosun’s in a bad mood and he’s very ____.
Angry.
Hungry.
Listen and then type the numbers you hear. How many near misses are there at sea?
near misses.
Answer
Select the word which does not belong to the group.
Dial.
Harness.
Strap.
Belt.
____ nightfall, the fire had been extinguished.
By.
On.
In.
____ security level is now in operation?
Who.
What.
Why.
These ____ are dirty, they need washing.
T-shirts.
Two shirts.
Select the word which does not belong to the group.
Depressed.
Joyful.
Cheerful.
Happy.
Choose the word with a different sound.
Change.
Shape.
Whale.
Manual.
All Oil Record Book entries must be up-to-date, accurate and in compliance ____ MARPOL requirements.
To.
For.
With.
What is the latest information ____ the storm?
For.
About.
Off.
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.
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). We have to complete the log ____ with MARPOL.
To comply.
For comply.
As complied.
For complied.
That new build ship is really ____.
Fast.
Vast.
What does the Master ask the AB ti take away?
Coffee.
Tea.
Milk.
Many companies were closed ____ the New Year.
Over.
Under.
Onto.
Select the word which does not belong to the group.
Beside.
Next to.
Close to.
Far.
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 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 word with a different sound.
Abrasive.
Bridge.
Balance.
Lamb.
A journalist is talking on the radio about lighthouses and lightships. Where are the Goodwin Sands?
England.
Egypt.
The Pharaon islands.
Choose the word with a different sound.
Music.
Pencil.
Cell.
Cement.
Choose the correct sentence to describe the image.
The dinner is being eaten.
The dinner has been eaten.
The dinner will be eaten.
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.
Listen and then type the numbers you hear. What is the volume of the container?
.
Answer
The final destination of the cargo is ____.
Austria.
Australia.
I want you to complete checking as soon as possible and then make sure all these items are ____.
Locked.
Logged.
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