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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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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.
Which one of these ropes is very slippery, sinks in water and very stretchy when under tension?
Steel wire.
Nylon.
Manila.
Polypropylene.
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.
When acting as helmsman, what should be the method of responding to an order?
When receiving an order, the order should be repeated back to the person who gave it.
The order needs to be acted upon and this will indicate you understood what was said.
When acting as wheelman and given a helm order you should always say “Yes sir”.
The response to an order should be to acknowledge that order and then carry out what you were told to do.
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.
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.
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.
What is the normal name of the waterproof suit shown in the picture?
Fluorescent orange suit.
Wet suit.
Life suit.
Survival suit.
A road trailer is marked as follows: SWL 70t; Tare wt. 6t. What is the gross weight of the trailer when carrying it maximum payload?
76 tons.
70 tons.
63 tons.
420 tons.
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.
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.
Where can ozone depleting substances be found on board?
In compressed air systems.
In refrigerated systems.
In electronic equipment.
In sewage systems.
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.
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 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.
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.
What do you understand by the order: “Move the pilot ladder to the other side”?
To change the position of the pilot ladder from the main deck to the fore deck.
To rig another pilot ladder.
To shift the pilot ladder to the opposite side of the ship.
To move the pilot ladder further along nearer to the bow.
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.
When keeping a lookout, what would be the correct understanding of the question “What is the aspect of the other ship”?
The question is requesting some indication of what lights or part of the vessel is seen.
The question is requesting where on the horizon the other ship was sighted.
The question is requesting some idea of how far away the other ship is from your own ship.
The question wants to know what type of ship has been sighted.
How is a EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) activated?
Most EPIRBs are automatically activated when they enter the water.
The EPIRB is always transmitting and does not need to be activated.
Most EPIRBs must be manually switched on.
Most EPIRBs are remotely activated from 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 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.
During restricted visibility, you are posted as bridge lookout and you hear 1 long blast at intervals of about 2 minutes on your port bow. What will you report to the OOW (officer on watch)?
Power driven vessel under way and making way on the port bow.
A vessel at anchor on port bow.
Fog signal of one long blast heard on the port bow.
Power-driven vessel making no way on port bow.
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.
In the human body, breathing is controlled by:
The bronchia.
The lungs.
Movement of heart.
The respiratory centre in the brain.
Mention some important thoughts for what you have to do when you recognise that fire break out onboard:
Report to bridge or duty officer, actuate the fire alarm, call the persons around the fire and join the fire squad.
Report to bridge or duty officer, actuate the fire alarm, organise and commence fighting the fire.
Go to the lifeboat start the motor then call the duty officer and commence fight the fire.
Commence fighting the fire, call the persons around the fire and join the fire squad.
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.
What does the cargo capacity of a RoRo car carrier depend upon?
The size of vehicles for which it is designed.
The volume of vehicles to be loaded.
The weight of vehicles it can carry.
The number of vehicles it can carry.
Once a non dangerous cargo unit has been stowed on board a RoRo vessel, what should duty crew members ensure?
That there is no sign of tampering with internal accessories.
That there is no sign of tampering with internal accessories.
That the duty officer is notified of the vehicle’s position.
That the vehicle is lashed immediately.
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.
What material should boiler suits be made of?
Cotton.
Nylon.
Wool.
Asbestos.
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.
The wearer of a lifejacket can jump into the water without injury and without damaging the jacket from a height of at least:
4,5 m.
7 m.
12 m.
10 m.
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.
What is a deck lift vehicle?
As detailed in the instructions provided by the manufacturer or shipper.
Pass lashings over the body of the vehicles.
Pass lashings over the body of the vehicles.
Secure the front and rear bumpers.
What is understood by the term “take the helm”?
Change the place where the lookout is standing.
Take over the steering of the ship.
Take over heaving of a rope.
Take a message to another officer.
Which publication should be consulted for details on the separation of Dangerous cargos on RoRo vessels?
The Cargo Securing Manual.
SOLAS.
IMDG Code.
On a RoRo vessel, why is it considered good practice to have a duty crew member standing by the loading ramp?
To supervise the stevedores.
To supervise the rate of loading.
To record the nature and extent of any pre-loading damage to cargo.
To guide RoRo units onto the vessel.
For which of the following groups of substances or materials is the use of water as an extinguishing agent dangerous?
Alcohol paraffin.
Sodium hydrosulphite, potassium hydroxide, magnesium.
Wood, rubber, oil.
Gas-oil, oily rags, synthetic textiles.
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.
How many buoyant smoke signals are carried in each liferaft with SOLAS A pack?
2.
4.
6.
Nil.
Having boarded the liferaft, how do you release the painter?
Cut it with the axe provided.
Cut it with the safety knife stowed on the exterior of the canopy close to the painter attachment point.
Wait for it to break as it is provided with a weak link.
Let go the quick release toggle.
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, how often should a dangerous goods stowage plan be produced?
Every time you load a dangerous cargo.
Every time you load any cargo.
You only ever produce one.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
An alarm signal consisting of seven short blast followed by one prolonged blast is sounded by the ship’s whistle and alarm bells. What are you to do?
Go to your lifeboat station.
A Report on the bridge (deck crew) or engine room (engine crew) for further orders.
Go to (or remain in) your cabin and await further orders.
Go to your fire station.
Noise level called “the injurious area” starts at:
50 dB.
100 dB.
400 dB.
1 283 dB.
On a RoRo vessel, what is the common factor between a clover leaf and crinkle bar?
They are tools used for tightening RoRo lashings.
They are items of fixed lashing equipment.
They are items of portable lashing equipment.
They are parts of a loading ramp.
On a RoRo vessel, what must you ensure where the cap of a sounding pipe is flush with a ro-ro deck?
Prohibit all cargo stowage around this area.
Prohibit the stowage of wheeled cargo around the area.
Prohibit the storage of general cargo around the area.
Sufficient vertical clearances between the sounding pipe cap and cargo lashings.
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.
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.
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.
On RoRo passenger ferries, the passengers are not normally allowed to be on the car-deck during sailing. What is the reason for this rule?
In case of an emergency situation, the car deck can be difficulty to find the way around, and cars can shift position caused by ships movement.
The ships movement can make the cars slide/move and a person can be trapped between two cars.
If the car deck are empty, it will be easier for the crew to locate all passengers in case of an emergency.
To prevent damage and burglary to the cars.
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, to what should a heavy vehicle be secured on a car deck?
Clover leaves.
Crinkle bars.
Lashing holes.
“D” rings.
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.
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.
Before extinction of an electric fire we need:
To know the voltage and wear rubber gloves.
To confine the area involved in the fire.
To disconnect the power source.
To put out the fire without taking any special measures.
“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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
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).
What is understood by the word “Bollard”, when mooring a ship?
A Bollard is a loop in a rope.
A Bollard is a rope made up of several strands.
A Bollard is a very heavy rope.
A Bollard is a thick steel post to which mooring lines are secured.
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.
On a RoRo vessel, what additional securing arrangements should be used when loading a vehicle on an incline or fixed ramp.
The vehicle should also be chocking under its wheels.
Double the normal lashings should be used.
None.
Double the normal lashings should be used.
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.
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 is the main responsibility of a bridge lookout at night?
Inform the bridge of any new lights when they appear over the horizon or any other items observed which may affect the ship.
A Inform bridge of changing weather patterns.
Inform bridge of any lights when they appear over the horizon.
Inform bridge of any other ships observed, which appear to be getting closer to your own ship.
What is the main fixed fire-fighting system on a car deck?
Water sprinkling.
Halon.
CO2.
Dry powder.
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.
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.
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.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Secondary means of escape.
A class division.
Primary means of escape.
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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