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Home Online tests CES All types of vessels MASTER / Ch-Officer Test Online for Seamans to check English Proficiency (CES v6.0)
Online testing: Test Online for Seamans to check English Proficiency (CES v6.0)
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Total questions on this topic: 108
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All joining crew need to complete a period of ship-specific and security familiarisation training before _____ any shipboard functions.
Being boarded.
Being assigned.
Begin assigned.
Boarding.
The socket and adaptor _____ and led to a fire.
Overheated.
Offered.
Open-hearted.
Oven ready.
Do not be afraid to ask questions if you have _____ about your duites, safe working practices or emergency procedures.
Any doubts.
Questioning.
Finished.
Known.
All team members must maintain a high level of _____ at all times.
Situational awareness.
Working aloft.
Alcohol.
Carbon dioxide.
Three crew members _____ the rescue boat.
Boarded.
Had board.
Was boarding.
Has boarded.
Fire-fighting equipment should be _____ and tested to ensure it is in full working order.
Regularly inspected.
Never seen.
Frequently expected.
Occasionally found.
SWL: _____ Working Load.
Safe.
Special.
Secure.
Ship.
Vessel personnel must react immediately to any suspected ____ of security.
Breaches.
Personnel.
Closeness.
Brackets.
The problem of piracy is _____ differently by companies depending on the type of ship and its trading routes.
Being dealt with.
Dealing with.
Dealing without.
Terrible.
Our next chance to inspect the hull would be in:
Drydock.
Dallas.
January last year.
The superintendent.
The Bosun _____ the access hatch of the tank to start ventilating it with air.
Opened.
Draped.
Closed.
Dropped.
A seafarer is comparing vessels. What is the main difference concerning his new vessel?
His new ship follows a regular shipping route.
His new ship travels between the Arabian Gulf and China.
His new ship has a lot of variety – every job is different.
It looked like a _____ from this distance, at least there seemed to be pipework on deck.
Tanker.
Container ship.
Fishing vessel.
Sailing vessel.
Listen and then choose the correct answer.
Because we need to pick up some spare parts in port.
A minor one a few years ago entering the port.
I think it was that new rating.
He’s with the Chief Officer at the moment.
Crewmembers must be _____ for hazardous conditions and be prepared to report them.
Alert.
Always.
Ahead.
Astern.
It is vital to ensure the correct maintenance of all equipment, according to the manufacturer’s _____, to limit risk of operational failures.
Guidance.
Trademark.
Prospect.
Modification.
Two ratings are talking. What is the lifeboat made of?
Wood.
Glass-reinforced plastic.
Aluminium.
Before joining a ship, it is your duty, and that of your employer, to check that you _____ the correct certificates.
Hold.
Knowing.
Are left.
In passing.
The crew must be thoroughly _____ on proper garbage collection, segregation, storage and disposal procedures.
Drilled.
Pierced.
Penetrated.
Punctured.
The chief engineer _____ to the master that there was a fire and a large volume of smoke in the engine room.
Investigated and reported.
Extinguished.
And the oiler.
Decided to look.
Two seafarers are talking on the deck. What did the seafarer see in the ocean?
Yellow rubber ducks.
A broken-up cargo vessel.
A whale.
Any _____ either on board or ashore should be immediately reported by the duty watch to the Chief Officer.
Abnormalities.
Cargoes.
Engine failures.
Containers.
The _____ was getting worse, a cyclone was forming.
Weather.
Cooking.
Communication.
Engine fire.
What action should be taken by the engine room rating if a piece of machinery is not functioning properly?
If machinery does not function properly the duty Engineer should be informed immediately so that plans for further action can be made.
If machinery does not function properly, the Chief Engineer should be called out immediately.
If machinery does not function properly, it should be stopped and serviced immediately.
If machinery does not function properly it should be immediately stopped every time.
Listen and then choose the correct answer.
Usually about once a week.
Because the screw needs tightening.
Checking the fire extinguishers.
I left it in my cabin.
Pilots provide a vital service to seafarers by assisting with the safe navigation of vessels at the _____ stages of the voyage.
Most critical.
Most lowest.
Most criticised.
Highest.
The increasing size of vessels _____ restricted waterways is leading to reduced margins of operational safety.
Within.
Draught.
Whether.
Without.
The problem of piracy is _____ differently by companies depending on the type of ship and its trading routes.
Being dealt with.
Dealing without.
Dealing with.
Terrible.
Under the STCW Convention, all officers in charge of a watch must have a good _____ of spoken and written English.
Compound.
Comment.
Command.
Communication.
Waxing in fuels _____ filter blockage and combustion problems.
Can cause.
Engine.
Will.
Because.
The rigging of pilot ladders should be _____ under the supervision of a responsible officer.
Performed.
Performance.
Perfumed.
Proofed.
The computer was infected with a _____.
Virus.
Disease.
Flu.
Sickness.
Listen and then choose the correct answer.
One of the bulbs has fused.
Get the fire hoses ready.
I think I’m dehydrated.
Because they weren’t stored securely.
We needed _____ to hold on to the handrail, it was icy.
Safety boots.
Hard hats.
Overalls.
Gloves.
Sometimes we had a barbecue on the _____.
Poop deck.
Main engine.
Two cadets.
Port state inspection.
The _____ hit hard just as we arrived in port, it was a blizzard.
Tug.
Snow.
Jetty.
Sunshine.
The cook and the messman are talking. Why is the messman walking with a limp?
There wasn’t enough light coming downstairs.
He bumped into the freezer in the dark.
He slipped on an ice-cube coming downstairs.
Vessel personnel must react immediately to any suspected _____ of security.
Breaches.
Closeness.
Brackets.
Personnel.
Under the STCW Convention, all seafarers _____ minimum standards of competence, age, medical fitness, and approved sea-going service.
Need to meet.
On condition.
Are met.
Have meeting.
Basic safety familiarisation will enable you to take immediate action upon _____ an accident or other medical emergency.
Encountering.
Countering.
Reacting.
Counting.
Once a fire has been contained, smoke boundaries _____ to identify the furthest the team can progress towards a fire in fresh air.
Are established.
Are establishment.
Are estimable.
Establishing.
The ship’s engineers decided to carry out a _____ to locate any leaks.
Pressure test.
Language test.
Injured crewmember.
Piston rod.
No sudden or unusual ship movements _____ at the time of the accident.
Were reported.
Were reacted.
Are report.
Quickly.
The Master and Chief Officer are talking on the bridge. Which part of the world does the Master dislike sailing in?
The North Atlantic.
The Gulf of Aden.
The Mediterranean.
The socket and adaptor _____ and led to a fire.
Overheated.
Oven ready.
Offered.
Open-hearted.
Three crew members _____ the rescue boat.
Boarded.
Had board.
Was boarding.
Has boarded.
Do not mix bunkers from two _____ suppliers in the same tanks.
Different.
Simulator.
Alternator.
Strange.
It is important _____ on board the originals of all your certificates and endorsements.
To carry.
Carrying.
To carried.
To cry.
What are the lists called that give the position and task during a lifeboat drill for all persons on board the ship?
The Muster List.
The Duty List.
The Drill List.
The Crew List.
When you are new to a job, don’t hesistate to ask superiors for their ____ before undertaking a task.
Input.
Phone.
Outpour.
Earplugs.
Masters and crew must have a zero _____ of unplanned entry into enclosed spaces.
Tolerance.
To risk.
Risking.
Aptitude.
Any training that is carried out onboard, as part of an approved training programme, must be _____ in a training record book.
Recorded.
Rendered.
Routed.
Rounded.
What is the room often called where the crew eat their meals?
The crew mess.
The crew galley.
The crew cafe.
The crew restaurant.
The Bosun is instructing the deckhands. What cargo is the vessel carrying on the upper deck?
Pipes.
Cables.
Trucks.
With reference to engine room operations, what does the term “Stand By” mean?
“Stand By” means that the engineers should be ready to respond to bridge requirements.
“Stand By” means that one should continue with ones work.
“Stand By” means that someone is relieved of his duties.
“Stand By” means that someone should stand close to the watch-keeping engineer.
What does the word “pirates” mean?
Pirates are persons who attempt to board and take over a ship at sea.
Pirates are official people who board the ship while in port.
Pirates are special cargo lashings on container ships.
Pirates are another word for helmsmen.
Under the STCW Convention, all seafarers _____ minimum standards of competence, age, medical fitness, and approved sea-going service.
Need to meet.
Have meeting.
Are met.
On condition.
Do not mix bunkers from two _____ suppliers in the same tanks.
Different.
Strange.
Simulator.
Alternator.
Marine engineers are _____ the operation and maintenance of the vessel’s engines, as well as the electrical and electronic equipment.
Responsible for.
Responding about.
To be responsive.
To respond.
Is it always possible to use the word “ship” instead of the word “boat”?
Normally a small vessel is called a “boat” rather than a “ship”, otherwise it is not normal.
A large vessel is always called a “ship” and never a “boat”.
Either can be used anytime.
A boat can only be used for vessels under 50 metres in length.
What is understood by the term “take the helm”?
Take over the steering of the ship.
Change the place where the lookout is standing.
Take over heaving of a rope.
Take a message to another officer.
One of the _____ pieces of equipment in a ship’s firefighting locker is the BA Control Board.
Most vital.
Must viral.
Must vital.
Most viral.
There was no satellite connection, we were unable to _____.
Communicate.
Commanding.
Complicate.
Computer.
Replacing or repairing equipment without reference to technical documentation _____ a high risk.
Is always.
Can being.
Lowering.
Complaints.
What do you understand by: Let go the port anchor?
Open the port windlass brake.
Put the port windlass brake in gear.
Slacken the port anchor cable.
Put the port windlass brake in gear and lower the anchor.
The vessel is owned by a Greek company but flagged in _____.
Panama.
Ship chandler.
Bank of America.
ECDIS.
Drills and contingency plans are needed to better prepare crews to _____ propulsion failures.
Deal with.
Conduct.
Evacuate.
Dealing.
Crew members, of all ranks, should feel empowered _____ inappropriate decisions.
To challenge.
And corrective.
Strictly.
For repeating.
Listen and then choose the correct answer.
It’s 3, as we’ve just entered pirate waters.
Yes, but please make it quick.
Because of the heavy weather.
I’m told it was the motorman.
The _____ was getting worse, a cyclone was forming.
Weather.
Communication.
Engine fire.
Cooking.
We painted the ship’s main deck early in the _____ before the sun got too hot.
Morning.
Afternoon.
Evening.
Home leave.
Ballast is intended to provide _____.
Stability.
Ability.
Compatability.
Suitability.
Crew members assigned to the engine room must be alert and prepared for risks _____ hot spots.
Associated with.
Assessment.
Contained with.
Assured by.
Crewmembers must be _____ for hazardous conditions and be prepared to report them.
Alert.
Ahead.
Always.
Astern.
Select from the options given the statement that best describes the main duties of an engine room rating who is part of an engine room watch?
Engine room ratings forming part of an engine room watch should assist in efficient and safe watch-keeping routines.
Engine room ratings forming part of an engine room watch sould only clean the engine room floor plates.
Engine room ratings forming part of an engine room watch should verify that the operational parameters of all items of machinery conform to manufacturers instructions.
Engine room ratings forming part of an engine room watch should make the tea for the Engineers.
The Crew Manager is briefing the crew. What will happen to a crewmember if he is found drunk?
He will be confined to his cabin.
He will lose his job.
He will be signed off.
Understand where the risk of an eye injury exists and _____ suitable protection to prevent such injury.
Identify.
Indemnify.
Identity.
Indented.
Two officers are talking. What does the First Officer recommend to the Second Officer?
That he should get some medical advice.
That he shouldn’t eat anything.
That he should eat something.
On Thursday Cook prepared steak but the day before, on _____, we had chicken.
Wednesday.
Friday.
Tuesday.
Monday.
The bunker barge is expected at noon, we’ll need to be ready beforehand at:
11:30.
12:30.
13:00.
00:30.
The current test includes Seagull CES questions on the topic of «Engine». These questions are designed to verify the competence of specialists in preventing accidents related to transportation safety, and they can also be used for self-assessment.
The «Reading and Listening» subject offers both theoretical and practical training essential for working on any type of vessel. Proficiency in English is crucial for every seafarer, as it is the international language of the sea, enabling effective communication within multinational crews and with port authorities, which is vital for safety and operational efficiency. Furthermore, a strong command of English allows seafarers to understand and adhere to international maritime regulations and guidelines, thereby enhancing overall maritime safety and security.
- Version: 6.0.
- Test type: Detailed Test.
- Function area: Deck, Engine.
- Detailed subject: Reading and Listening.
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