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Online testing: Test for seamans about Deck department, Operational level, Container Vessel (CES v6.0)
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For guidance on lashing arrangement of containers on-board the vessel, the most important document to refer is:
The Cargo Securing Manual.
The Stability Manual.
The Code for the Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing.
The company’s ISM handbook.
A hand flare must have a burning period of at least:
1 min.
30 sec.
10 min.
5 min.
Which of the following spaces may be protected by a fixed carbon dioxide (CO2) fire-extinguishing system?
Machinery spaces of category A.
Cargo tanks of tankers.
All the spaces mentioned.
Special category spaces of passenger ships.
Which action do you perform when you log in to a satellite ocean region?
You inform the NCS that the SES is available for communications.
You update the ship’s position.
You adjust the antenna.
You select the CES through which you wish to send a message.
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.
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.
Which of the following two digits codes is used to obtain maritime assistance?
39.
32.
26.
42.
The relay of a distress-call by an RCC for coast-station begins with:
MAYDAY (3x).
PAN-PAN (3x).
MAYDAY RELAY (3x).
DISTRESS (3x).
If the order is given to a mooring deck to “make fast”, what would happen?
Make fast means to apply a lashing to a coiled mooring rope.
Mooring ropes are transferred from a winch drum to the bitts.
Make fast means to set very quickly.
Mooring ropes are transferred from a storage drum to a winch to start heaving.
This device can detect a package of drugs inside a large delivery of ship’s stores. What is it?
Pallet scanner.
Vapour detector.
Access control system.
Security container.
When passage planning with ECDIS what level of detail should be displayed?
It is best to set “All” level of detail to assist with planning.
A “Standard” display is acceptable as this is required by IMO.
A “Base” display is acceptable as all chart objects are visible.
If the chart compilation scale is set correctly then all detail will be seen.
What is (are) the basic component(s) of a Fire detection system?
All the alternatives mentioned.
The power supply.
The control unit.
The detector heads.
Which option correctly completes the following statement? When an ECDIS system is in DR mode:
It is probably using the course and speed through the water for position update.
It stops working not showing the position on the screen or freezing the last position.
The bridge team can rely on this trusted method of navigation.
It is in normal operational mode.
Of what use to the coastal navigator is a predictive vector seen on the chart display of an ECDIS?
It is used to assess the relative approach of target vessels.
To protect the vessel from grounding.
To see how the vessel can be stopped in an emergency.
It is used to assess an anti-collision manoeuvre.
If your vessel is fitted with wires on self-stowing “split drum” winches, the advantage of having these split drum winches is:
All the listed alternatives.
Increased brake holding capacity due to the ability to keep the paid out wire in a single layer on the drum.
Less chance of the wire being jammed in the reel.
No crushing of the wire.
What would you call the wreckage of a yacht floating in the sea?
Flotsam.
Pollution.
Garbage.
Debris.
Racking forces imposed on a container would likely cause the greatest deflection to:
The door end of the container.
The base of the container.
The corner posts of the container.
The closed end of the container.
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.
Where is “AFT” in the figure?
Aft is A.
Aft is B.
Aft is C.
Aft is D.
A MMSI number consist of:
9 digits.
6 digits.
10 digits.
4 digits.
To stop a mooring line paying out, it is possible to set the motor to “heave” as well as having the winch brake fully on. Is this a good idea or can it cause problems?
All the listed alternatives.
The increased braking power of the winch can exceed the breaking strength of the line.
Damage to the winch by distorting the shaft.
Strain on the fairleads and rollers in use in excess of their Safe Working Load.
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.
According to Rule 24 of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions and the illustrated lights, how long is the tow likely to be?
It exceeds 200 metres.
At least 100 metres
It is more than 50 metres but less than 200 metres.
It is less than 200 metres.
What could be the reason for the magnetic compass to swing through large angles when the ship is rolling in a seaway?
The heeling error magnets are upside down and/or not in the correct position.
The error due to deviation is large for that ships heading.
The Coefficient B determined by the Compass Corrector at the last dry-dock was not correctly calculated.
The induced magnetism from the earth’s magnetic field is very strong in that area.
What do you do after receiving a VHF DSC DISTRESS call?
You set watch on VHF channel 16.
You send immediately a DSC DISTRESS RELAY call.
You send immediately a DSC DISTRESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT call.
You set watch on channel 13.
What is the purpose of the ODME (Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment) printer?
To prove that oil has been pumped overboard according to regulations.
To prove that the ODME system has been used.
To prove fault conditions in the ODME.
None of the mentioned.
What is the correct procedure to extinguish a soot fire in the exhaust boiler?
Reduce speed and use soot blowers if some are fitted.
Stop the engine and let the fire burn out by itself.
Increase speed or continue full speed.
Stop the engine and use the CO2 fixed fire-extinguishing system.
What is name of the machine shown, used to heave on the ropes during mooring and unmooring?
Crane.
Winch.
Windlass.
Capstan.
When should a ship’s officer use some of the English Language found in the IMO publication “Standard Marine Communication Phrases?”
In circumstances described in all of the answers provided.
When talking between ship and shore in a foreign land.
When talking on the VHF between ships of differing flag states.
When giving orders to a multi-national bridge team.
MF radio signals propagate mainly:
Along the curvature of the earth.
In a straight line.
Between the earth and satellites.
Through hops between ionised layers and the earth.
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.
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.
What would you call the wreckage of a yacht floating in the sea?
Flotsam.
Pollution.
Garbage.
Debris.
What is the correct understanding of the term “Lapse Rate” when used in Meteorology?
The change of the temperature in the atmosphere with height above sea level.
The rate of increase of the wind associated with a Tropical Revolving Storm.
The delay in temperature reduction associated with the wet bulb thermometer of a hydrometer.
The change in the temperature associated with the passing of the warm front of a frontal depression.
When may a call for radio medical advice be preceded by the urgency-signal?
In urgent cases.
Always.
When you have a doctor on board.
Never.
Hand flares and buoyant smoke signals can continue to burn or emit smoke after having been immersed for a period of 10 s.
Right, if the immersion depth is smaller than 100 mm.
Right, if the immersion depth is more than 1 m.
Right.
Wrong.
On the diagram, what is the area at the forward end of the vessel shown by the letter “A”? It is normally raised by one deck above the main deck.
Poop.
Crows nest.
Forward bridge.
Fo’csle or Forecastle.
What is “FREEBOARD”, in the figure?
Freeboard is indicated by B, in the figure.
Freeboard is indicated by A, in the figure.
Freeboard is indicated by C, in the figure.
Freeboard is indicated by D, in the figure.
A container full of scrap metal is being loaded, and you sight water dripping from it. You should:
Reject the container.
Ensure that the container is stowed on deck.
Ensure that the container is stowed below deck.
Load the container and note protest.
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.
On a ship involved in a collision, what should happen immediately after the accident has taken place?
Crew should follow an emergency procedure.
The bridge team should devise a plan of action.
The other ship should be contacted.
The master should be called.
What immediate action should be taken if a ship unexpectedly runs aground and stops?
Stop engine(s).
Hoist two black balls.
Sound the General Alarm.
Ring full astern.
EGC is short for:
Enhanced Group Call.
Emergency General Ship Call.
Exchange Geographic Call.
Exchange Group Call.
For how long time should a SART transponder be able to operate in the active mode?
8 hours.
24 hours.
6 hours.
96 hours.
How is the activation of any detector or manually operated call point of fixed fire-detection and fire-alarm systems to be indicated? (SOLAS II-2/13.1.4).
By visual and audible signal at the control panel and indicating units.
By alarm signals at the bridge and engine room control panels.
By sounding the ship’s fire alarm signal in crew accommodation and service spaces.
By all the indication methods listed.
What radar device assists in the detection and location of a survival craft?
SART beacon.
AIS beacon.
EPIRB beacon.
I don’t know.
The accuracy of an Inmarsat-E positioning-system is:
200 meters.
20 meters.
5 miles.
20 miles.
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.
What colour flare is used to signal a safe landing place for small boats?
Green.
White.
Blue.
Yellow.
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 of the following two digits codes is used to obtain medical assistance?
38.
32.
26.
42.
Which type of call will be sent by a ship adrift and needing the assistance of a tug? The weather is not bad and the ship will be aground 24 hours later.
Urgent call.
Distress relay call.
Safety call.
Distress call.
Which of the following items shall be included in an “abandon ship”-drill?
Checking that passenger and crew are suitably dressed and lifejackets correctly donned.
Checking that all crew and passengers moral is high.
Checking the distress signal rockets and other distress signals.
Checking the lifeboat provisions and supplies.
Which wave length applies to a frequency of 2 000 kHz?
150 mtr.
15 000 mtr.
15 mtr.
1 500 mtr.
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.
The traffic list of a coast-station is a list of:
Call-signs of ships for which a radio-telephone call, a telegram or another call is intended.
Names of ships which, on behalf of safety at sea, are being routed by a traffic control system.
Name of ship’s scheduled for berthing.
Pertinent navigational and weather information.
The rudder is hard over with the engine at full ahead. Will the turning effect of the rudder be changed if the engine is stopped?
Yes, the turning force will be dramatically reduced when the engine is stopped.
Yes, the turning force will be reduced about 50 % of the original force when the engine is stopped.
No, the turning force applied by the rudder will be maintained within about 90 % of the turning force when going full ahead.
No, the turning force is unaffected by the speed of the propeller.
The person in charge of a lifeboat:
All the options are correct.
Must check that the crew under his command are acquainted with their duties.
Must have a list of the survival craft crew.
Must check that the second in command has also a list of the lifeboat crew.
According to basic principles regarding fire protection the ship is to be divided in zones by structural and thermal boundaries (SOLAS II-2/2.2.1).
In main vertical zones.
In main horizontal zones.
In main zones according to utilization (Accommodation, Machinery, Cargo).
Main Fire zones in accordance with the ship’s fire-fighting system.
What do you understand by the term “luffing”?
The raising or lowering of a crane jib, moving the head of the crane and therefore a suspended load horizontally towards or away from the crane.
The initial phase of hoisting a load, where the crane wire and structure takes the weight of a suspended load.
The rotating of a ship’s jib in a circular movement about the crane.
The combined movement of hoisting a load and slewing the crane, employed when lifting a load from a dockside over and into a ship’s hold, or vice versa.
Which statement about IED’s is true?
All IED’s have four common components.
All IED’s look alike.
IED’s don’t cause serious damage.
IED’s are difficult to manufacture.
What letter is represented by this flag and what is it’s meaning when displayed by a vessel in port?
P – All persons should report on board as the vessel is about to proceed to sea.
P – I require a pilot.
W – All persons should report onboard as the vessel is about to proceed to sea.
S – I am operating astern propulsion.
Declaring a dangerous cargo as Class 3 (Sub risk Class 6) would indicate that:
The main hazard is flammability and the secondary hazard toxicity.
The main hazard is toxicity and the secondary hazard flammability.
The main hazards are flammability and toxicity.
The secondary hazards are flammability and toxicity.
What sound signal can be made when nearing a bend in a river, with the view around the bend obscured by an intervening obstruction?
Two prolonged blasts.
Two short blasts.
One prolonged blast.
One short blast.
The battery of a SART:
Must be replaced before the expiry date is exceeded.
Replaced monthly.
Charged condition must be checked weekly.
Must be re-charged weekly.
DSC uses for automatic identification the MMSI. The identification 002442000 is assigned to:
A coast-station or coast guard-station.
A group of vessels.
A type of vessels.
A vessel.
At what minimum height above sea level a SART transponder must be mounted?
1 metre.
2 metres.
0,5 metre.
The good working of a SART transponder doesn’t depend on the height above sea level.
The special list of cargo loaded on board a ship that needs to be prepared for reporting and other administrative purposes, is referred to as:
Manifest.
Tally list.
Load Summary.
Stowage Plan.
Which of the following is a Accounting Authority Identification Code?
FR01.
227990850.
2 187,5.
F1B.
This receiver of the Inmarsat-C installation, if the log-in procedure has been carried out, is turned on:
NCS common channel.
LES message channel.
NCC information channel.
RCC common channel.
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.
The best way to identify an IED is to:
An IED can look like any object, which is why it is important that crew who are the most familiar with different areas search for them.
Shake the object.
Weight the object. If the object’s weights more than normal, it should be suspected to be an IED.
Measure the size of the object.
The portable walkie talkies required to be carried by GMDSS regulations should have which channels as a minimum?
Channels 6, 13 & 16.
Channels 6 & 16.
Channel 16 only.
Channels 13 & 16.
When forces on a container stow are being calculated, the motion that is not accounted for is:
Surging.
Rolling.
Pitching.
Heaving.
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.
Which muscle is the most persevering one in the body?
The heart.
The liver.
The lungs.
None of the mentioned.
Shock is a manifestation of changes in which the circulation fails because either pressure or volume of circulating blood has fallen to a dangerous level. What is the skin colour of a pasient in shock?
Pale or grey.
Green or purple.
Dark blue.
Light blue.
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.
Physical damages to the cargo.
Cargo being loaded less than the full height of the container.
Container damages.
What is the meaning of this symbol?
Lifebuoy with light and smoke.
Lifejacket.
Lifebuoy with line.
Lifebuoy with light.
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.
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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