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Home Online tests CES Container 2nd-Off / 3rd-Off Test for seamans about Deck department, Operational level, Container Vessel (CES v6.0)
Online testing: Test for seamans about Deck department, Operational level, Container Vessel (CES v6.0)
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Total questions on this topic: 390
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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.
The bridge team can rely on this trusted method of navigation.
It stops working not showing the position on the screen or freezing the last position.
It is in normal operational mode.
When a ships derrick or crane lifts a weight off the deck of a ship, from which position can the centre of gravity of the weight be considered to act?
From the head of the derrick or crane.
From the centre of the weight lifted.
From the position on the deck from which the weight was lifted.
From a position on the deck at the base of the derrick or crane.
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.
What are the tricing pendants made for?
They automatically prevent any gap between the ship side and the lifeboat at the first stage of its launching.
They prevent people from falling down if the lifeboat falls down.
They prevent the lifeboat from falling down if one or both davit breaks.
They prevent the lifeboat from falling down if the falls break.
Testing a SART is permitted:
Only at sea, outside territorial waters.
Only in a port or harbour.
Only in the workshop.
At sea, outside territorial waters, and in port or harbour.
Where detectors of a fixed fire detection system are grouped in sections, each of these sections:
None of the answers is correct.
May cover more than one deck within accommodation spaces.
May cover more than one main vertical zone in a passenger ship.
May cover a machinery space of category A together with a control station.
During a loaded winter passage across the North Atlantic, the master of a container vessel would be most concerned with:
The added weight of icing on container stacks, leading to loss of GM.
The presence of icebergs leading to hazard of navigation.
Temperature differential between air and seawater, leading to shell plating damage.
I don’t know.
Under ISM, what is a “non-conformity”?
An observed situation where objective evidence indicates the non-fulfilment of a specified requirements.
The wearing of non-standard Personal protective equipment.
Official log book entries not being completed correctly.
A safety officer not being nominated for the vessel.
The limitations of a Cargo Securing Manual of a container vessel may include the fact that:
They are drafted whilst the ship is still under construction and need to be checked against the ship’s “as completed” condition in order to be fully reliable.
Some Cargo Securing Manuals cover a full range of sister ships.
Cargo securing arrangements in the manuals may be unsuitable for heavy weather conditions.
They are not always approved by a classification society.
A large vessel is proceeding under its own power in a narrow channel, assisted by a tug. Where should the tug be connected to best assist the ship maintain steerageway?
Made fast on a line through the centre lead forward.
Standing-by-ready for use anywhere, as required.
Made fast on a line through the centre lead aft.
Pushing alongside – either side.
What colour flare is used to signal a safe landing place for small boats?
Green.
White.
Blue.
Yellow.
What name is given to the inspection and measurements at the end of a bulk carrier’s loading operation, that determines the weight of cargo lifted based on the observed draughts, any list, hog or sag, the dock water density and the calculation of ballast and consumables on the vessel?
Draught Survey.
Load Survey.
Port Measurement.
Departure Survey.
In a distress situation, how many times or for how long should the emergency alarm signal be sounded?
Until all crew members and passengers have reported to their respective muster stations.
Until the signal “risk is over” or the order “abandon ship” is given.
3 minutes.
3 times.
Under GMDSS rules the trading area A3 can be considered to be:
Within coverage of the INMARSAT system.
Within VHF range.
Within MF range.
Polar region.
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 where on the horizon the other ship was sighted.
The question wants to know what type of ship has been sighted.
The question is requesting some idea of how far away the other ship is from your own ship.
The question is requesting some indication of what lights or part of the vessel is seen.
Operator connected R/T calls are charged:
On the basis of a three minute minimum charge with one minute incremental steps.
On the basis of a six second minimum charge with one second incremental steps.
On the basis of a six second minimum charge with six second incremental steps.
On the basis of a one minute minimum charge with one minute incremental steps.
When manoeuvring a conventional ship, if the engine is stopped with the rudder hard over what happens to the rudder turning force?
It is reduced because of the reduced water acting on the rudder.
Anything might happen as it depends upon the type of specialised rudder fitted.
It may increase due to a better laminar flow on the rudder.
It stays the same as the rudder angle is unchanged.
Which Security Levels requires the highest security alert?
Security Level 3.
Security Level 2.
Security Level 1.
Security Level 4.
Which one of the listed items has to be included in a distress message?
Identification of the ship.
Weather in immediate vincinity.
Last port of call.
Destination.
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.
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.
What quantity of reserve fuel is to be available for diesel driven fire pumps outside of the main machinery space? (SOLAS II-2/4.3.3.2.4).
Sufficient amount of 15 hours operation at full capacity.
Sufficient amount of 6 hours operation at full capacity.
20 litres.
40 litres.
A deep draught vessel sailing in a very narrow channel can develop a sudden sheer as it slows down. What could be the cause of this?
The large volume of water dragged behind the vessel continues to move forward and cause a strong turning moment on the stern of the vessel.
The shallow water reduces the effectiveness of the rudder and when the vessel stops any applied rudder will become suddenly more effective.
The vessel stopping shifts the pivot point and creates a turning moment and results in the ship swinging towards the bank.
I don’t know.
Bulk liquid cargoes carried in flexi-tank containers are considered dangerous:
When the associated material safety data sheet shows a constituent(s) listed in the IMDG Code.
When the shipper instructs that the container be carried on-deck only.
When declared as a non-hazardous chemical.
When declared as bulk liquid foodstuff.
What does the abbreviation STCW stand for?
The International Convention on Standards of Trading, Certification and Watchkeeping of Seafarers.
The International Convention of Ship’s Trading, Chartering and Waybills.
The International Shipowners, Transport and Cargo Work Convention.
Seafarer’s Training and Competence of Watchkeepers.
The dangers associated with carriage of empty tank containers is that:
They may contain flammable cargo residue.
They may not be declared as being empty.
They are prone to collapse.
They could explode if their vents are closed.
What are the main advantages to the Navstar, Glonas and Galileo satellite navigation systems?
These satellite systems give world-wide coverage 24 hours a day.
They are all made specifically for ships and marine operations.
If a vessel uses any one of them, there is no need to practice other forms of navigation.
Satellite navigation systems also give information about weather and wave conditions.
What is the disadvantage of using chemicals on an oil-spill on the water?
The chemicals make it difficult to remove the oil from the water.
It is difficult to apply the chemicals if the oil drifts away from the ship’s side.
It is difficult to apply chemicals if there is any wind.
The water gets a white colour, which makes it easy to detect the oil-spill.
Which option correctly completes the following statement? A position filter on a navigational receiver or ECDIS system, protects the ECDIS from:
Showing a fluctuating position of the vessel.
Operating under conditions that are extreme e. g. cyclones.
Airborne dust in sandy areas of the world.
Incorrectly set up ECDIS system software.
What is the disadvantage of using High Tensile Steel (HTS) in ship construction?
Enhanced vibration in HTS areas.
Low elasticity.
Diminished cargo carrying capacity.
Failure without warning.
I don’t know.
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.
Where is the theoretical position of the hydrodynamic pivot point located on a vessel proceeding ahead with a small turn rate?
At about 1/3 of the vessel’s length from the stern.
At about 1/3 of the vessel’s length from the bow.
At a position near the stern of the vessel.
At amidships.
Which option correctly completes the following statement? An ECDIS alert:
Should never be ignored but must be investigated.
Only need to be acknowledged.
Is the responsibility of the Master alone.
I don’t know.
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.
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.
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.
The ship is drifting in the open sea with a temporary engine breakdown. The ship is equipped with GPS navigation equipment. What should the bridge Officer of the Watch do in this situation?
All of the possible answers.
Display the “Not under Command” signal and switch off the normal steaming lights.
Plot the direction and rate of drift and predict the ships position for the period while the ship is “Not Under Command”.
Keep a good lookout for other ships.
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.
For how long should the self contained air support system on a totally enclosed lifeboat having its engine running be capable of providing safe and breathable air?
30 minutes.
10 minutes.
5 minutes.
20 minutes.
What are the required data inputs into most gyro compasses to reduce any possible compass error?
Latitude and Speed.
All of the data in the suggested answers.
Maximum helm angle and rolling period.
Deviation and Variation.
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 secondary hazards are flammability and toxicity.
The main hazard is toxicity and the secondary hazard flammability.
The main hazards are flammability and toxicity.
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.
The relay of a distress-call by an RCC for coast-station begins with:
MAYDAY (3x).
PAN-PAN (3x).
MAYDAY RELAY (3x).
DISTRESS (3x).
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.
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.
The purpose of the dovetail foundation on container vessel is:
Act as a sliding base for twistlocks.
To secure double stacking cones.
To secure a single stacking cone.
To lock adjacent containers together.
The mandatory color of a hand flare is:
Red.
Yellow.
Green.
White.
The ship-shore HF-telephone-channel 2 228 consists of the frequencies 22 081,0 kHz and 22 777,0 kHz, in case of manual operation, one should tune the receiver on:
22 770,0 kHz.
2 228 kHz.
22 081,0 kHz.
The common receiving frequency for the 22 mHz band.
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.
As per the IMDG Code, “Marine Pollutant” is defined as:
A substance which, because of its tendency to degrade in seafood, or because of its hazard potential to the aquatic environment is subject to the provisions of Annex I of MARPOL, as amended, and carried by sea accordingly.
A substance which is subject to the provisions of Chapter V of SOLAS 1974 as amended.
Any substance which is deemed hazardous to the marine environment.
A substance which is subject to the provisions of Annex III of MARPOL.
The accuracy of an Inmarsat-E positioning-system is:
200 meters.
20 meters.
5 miles.
20 miles.
The relay of a distress-call by an RCC for coast-station begins with:
MAYDAY (3x).
PAN-PAN (3x).
MAYDAY RELAY (3x).
DISTRESS (3x).
What name is given to the point that sketches out the turning circle of a vessel?
Hydrodynamic Pivot Point.
Centre of Flotation.
Turn Centre Point.
Weight Pivot Point.
What colour flare is used to signal a safe landing place for small boats?
Green.
Blue.
Yellow.
White.
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.
Twist locks are preferred over cone-based lashings systems on container vessels because:
Cone-based lashing systems are more prone to failure than twistlocks.
Cargo securing manuals do not allow for cone-based lashing systems.
Cone-based lashing systems are not type-approved by classification societies.
Twistlocks provide uplift resistance as well as horizontal restraint, helping to prevent containers from falling overboard in heavy weather.
What is meant by the term “bunkers”?
It means fuel oil used in the ship’s engine(s).
It refers to the storing of lubricating oil.
It is a measure of the quantity of oil; cargo loaded.
It means the number of available bunk spaces available on the vessel.
Identify this symbol:
Emergency generator.
Inert gas installation.
Escape gate.
Fire glass door.
If Mouth-to-Mouth (M-T-M) ventilation by itself is unsuccessful and the casualty’s heart stops, or has stopped beating, you must perform External Chest Compression (ECC) in conjunction with M-T-M. When performing ECC, where do you place your hand on the casualty’s body?
Place the heel of one hand, two finger breadths above the bottom of breastbone. Cover the hand with the heel of the other hand.
Place the heel of your two hands onthe top of the breastbone.
The correct position of your hands are of no importance.
Place the heel of your hand on the top of the heart position. Cover the hand with the heel of the other hand.
What does this signal hoist mean?
I require immediate assistance.
Do you require assistance?
Stand by to assist me.
I require medical assistance.
A cargo of explosives carried in containers needs maximum protection against:
Lightning strikes.
Toxic gases.
Corrosives.
Other explosives in the vicinity.
What is the normal name of the waterproof suit shown in the picture?
Immersion suit.
Life suit.
Dry suit.
Wet suit.
One can check the functioning of the SART by:
Activating the SART and checking the effect on the radar screen.
Removing it from the holder and turning the SART upside down.
Activating it by extracting the antenna.
Lowering SART in to the sea.
MARPOL – Annex V. Disposal of garbage outside “Special Areas”. After unpacking spares, you are left with a limited amount of packing materials. Is this prohibited, if not, what will be the nearest distance to land for disposal into the sea of these materials?
25 miles.
12 miles.
3 miles.
This is prohibited.
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.
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.
Container damages.
Cargo being loaded less than the full height of the container.
Physical damages to the cargo.
Which of the following two digits codes is used to obtain maritime assistance?
39.
32.
26.
42.
With a relative motion radar display, what would an echo of a target with no trail indicate? Note that this is a target trail, not a vector?
The target is on the same course and speed as own ship.
The target is on a constant bearing and getting closer to own ship.
The target is on a collision course with own ship.
The target is stopped and making no way through the water.
When forces on a container stow are being calculated, the motion that is not accounted for is:
Surging.
Rolling.
Pitching.
Heaving.
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.
When navigating in restricted visibility, how can the OOW ensure that an effective watch is being maintained?
All of the suggested answers.
Sound fog signal, have engine(s) available for manoeuvre.
Continuously monitor radar, have extra lookout for sound as well as sight.
Monitor the AIS target information and listen on radios.
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 is the normal term used for the regular training of how to launch the lifeboat?
Lifeboat drill.
Lifeboat launching.
Lifeboat exercise.
Lifeboat practice.
What is recognized as the main hazard when entering a void space?
Lack of oxygen?
Lack of light?
No particular hazards?
Lack of mobility?
Super-refraction effects the performance of some bridge devices on the vessel. What should the bridge watchkeeper look out for?
Abnormal ranges of VHF radio and very long range radar detection.
The radar will be show abnormal sea clutter as the pulse is trapped in an atmospheric layer.
Satellite communications will be severely effected.
The GPS may give errors of position because of interference of incoming signals from the satellites.
You wish to send a DSC-message because of a m. o. b. situation and assistance by other ships is required. You have to choose the category:
Distress.
Urgency.
Individual.
Safety.
If a distress signal is received on board your ship, what should be the first action that should be taken?
Attempt to establish contact with the distressed vessel.
Contact SAR Authorities via nearest coastal Radio station.
Determine how close your vessel is to the distressed vessel.
Determine if anyone else has heard the distress signal and if your vessel is near the distress.
During carriage in containers, if cashew nut shell liquid has been noted to spill out, the ships staff should:
Avoid skin contact and inhalation of toxic fumes.
Cool the container with water spray from as far away as possible.
Approach the container wearing a chemical protection suit.
Clean up the spillage wearing rubber boots and safety gloves.
Which publication should be used to assist learn the nautical English language?
The (IMO) Standard Marine Communication Phrases (SMCP) booklet.
The (ICS) Bridge Procedures Guide.
The Oxford Concise Dictionary.
Standard Marine Navigational Vocabulary.
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.
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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