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Online testing: Test for seamans about Controlling Operation of the Ship and Care for Persons On Board (CES v6.0)
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According to SOLAS, every persons assigned to crew the rescue boat or assigned to the marine evacuation system party shall be provided with:
An immersion suit or an anti-exposure suit.
An thermal protective aid and a lifejacket.
An immersion suit.
An anti-exposure suit.
How much lifeboat capacity should be provided on a conventional cargo ship of more than 85 metres in length?
150 % of the ship’s complement on each side.
50 % of the ship’s complement on each side.
125 % of the ship’s complement on each side.
100 % of the ship’s complement on each side.
What alarm signal must be sounded by the alarm bells in case of fire?
The signal which is stated in the muster list.
One long blast followed by seven short blasts.
Series of short blasts.
A continuous signal.
How many “thermal protective aids” are required to be carried on passenger vessels with open lifeboats?
Each lifeboat should carry the same number of thermal protective aids as the number of persons it is designed to carry.
One for each person on board who is not provided with an immersion suit.
10 in each lifeboat.
They are not required, providing the boat has a canvas canopy which can be rigged in cold weather.
In general what is the proportion of concentrate to water to produce foam?
Between 50 % and 100 %.
Over 100 %.
Between 3 % and 6 %.
This operation is done automatically and in relation to the foam.
What percentage of the baggage is required to be checked at Security Level 1?
100 % of the baggage is required to be checked at Security Level 1.
The percentage is not specified.
5-15 % of the baggage is required to be checked at Security Level 1.
25-50 % of the baggage is required to be checked at Security Level 1.
Which of these statements about profiling is correct?
Check the ID of all visitors and some crew prior to boarding.
Use only open-ended questions.
Verify that answers to questions match up with what’s already known about the person being questioned.
Pay less attention to body language and behaviour and more attention to answers to questions.
Which element must be removed to extinguish a fire?
Heat.
All alternatives. It is enough that one of the mentioned elements are removed.
Oxygen.
Chain reaction.
The effectiveness of foam is based on:
Dilution.
Inhibition.
Smothering and dispersion.
Smothering and cooling.
How do the extinguishing agents act?
By ignition suppression.
By cooling, smothering, combustible suppression, inhibition.
By inhibition.
By cooling, smothering, dilution with water and/or ventilation.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Fire pump.
Flame detector.
Foam valve.
Space protected by foam.
Among the additives used to improve the effectiveness of water in the fight against fire there are the moisturing ones. What is the task they perform?
They reduce the surface tension of water.
They protect the fuel with a thin covering that holds up the ignition and they increase the viscosity of water.
They protect the fuel with a thin covering that holds up the ignition.
They increase the viscosity of water.
The most effective way to combat the threat of drug smuggling is to:
Organize crew into pairs and conduct weekly searches of the ship.
Combining routine, but irregular searches of the ship with spontaneous targeted searches.
Perform spontaneous targeted searches using teams of two or more personnel from the same department.
Perform routine, but irregular searches using teams of two or more personnel from the same department.
Which among the following list is required for lifeboat equipment according to present regulations?
Be made of fire retardant material.
Be secured in a manner as not to intefere with abandonment procedures.
Be made of buoyant material or stored in buoyant containers.
Be made of fire-retardant material and stored in buoyant containers.
What is the main characteristic of the weak link in a float-free arrangement for inflatable liferafts?
Be of sufficient strength to break at a depth of at least 4 m and release the liferaft from its berth.
Be of sufficient strength to permit to pull the painter from the container and the inflation of the liferaft.
Be of sufficient strength to keep the liferaft alongside the ship when dragged at a maximum speed of 3 knots.
Be of such a strength to be cut by any person with a jack-knife.
When passenger ships are engaged on international voyages (except for short ones) musters of the passengers must be performed within:
1 week after their embarkation.
Immediately after their embarkation.
48 hours after their embarkation.
24 hours after their embarkation.
Give the meaning of this symbol:
Lifebuoy with light and smoke.
Lifebuoy with automatic sound signal.
Lifebuoy with light and line throwing appliance.
Lifebuoy with light and hand flare.
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?
10 minutes.
20 minutes.
30 minutes.
5 minutes.
You are starting to get low on water in the lifeboat. What should you do?
Use sea water.
Collect rain water.
Mix sea water with 50 % fresh water.
Drink urine.
We must clean the spots of oil on hot surfaces because:
All the answers are correct.
They cause fires.
They give off vapours.
They imply uncleanness.
When fighting fire, why shall you never pour water into hot fat?
The water will explode into steam causing hot fat to be thrown far away thus possibly causing severe burns of fire.
The water will turn into steam and cause the fat to explode.
The fat will stiffen immediately and need reheating.
The fat will not be edible any more.
A Ship Security Assessment is integral to the creating of your ship’s security plan:
True.
False.
Which one of the listed requirements regarding the stowage of liferafts corresponds to present SOLAS regulations?
Liferafts shall be stowed with its painter permanently attached to the ship.
Davit-launched liferafts shall be stowed on starboard side of the ship.
Liferafts shall be stowed so that they are not released automatically.
Liferafts intended for throw-overboard launching shall be stowed midships secured to means for transfer to either side.
Who is responsible for ensuring that your ship’s security plan meets the requirements of the ISPS Code?
Ship Security Officer.
Company Security Officer.
Flag State Administration.
Recognized Security Organization.
What is the signal actuated by a fire detection system?
An audible and visual signal consisting in 7 short signals followed by a long one.
A visual signal at the control panel.
An audible signal at the control panel.
A visual and audible alarm signal at the control panel.
The aim of fire detection is:
To activate the alarm.
All the answers are correct.
To begin applying an emergency plan.
To discover where a fire starts.
In which of these circumstances can your ship request a DoS?
Your ship has added a new port to its list of ports of call.
Your ship is operating at a lower security level than the ship or port it is interfacing with.
Your ship is conducting activities with a port or ship that is not required to implement an approved security plan.
There is a heightened security risk for your ship and a port facility.
Which one of the listed requirements regarding the stowage of rescue boats corresponds to present SOLAS regulations. Rescue boats shall be stowed:
In a state of readiness for launching in not more than 2 minutes.
So that neither the rescue boat nor its launching arrangements will interfere with any survival craft at any other launching station.
Wherever space is available.
Attached to launching appliances.
What kind of fuel will originate a class A fire?
A solid (cardboard or wood…).
A gas, not under pressure.
A liquid (gasoline or petrol…).
A gas, under pressure.
This device can detect a package of drugs inside a large delivery of ship’s stores. What is it?
Access control system.
Pallet scanner.
Vapour detector.
Security container.
Which of following items shall be included in an abandon ship drill?
Checking passenger’s immersion suits.
Checking the lifeboat provisions and supplies.
Checking the distress signal rockets and other distress signals.
Instruction in the use of radio life-saving appliances.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Secure lifeboat hatches.
Lower lifeboat to water.
Start water-spray.
Rescue boat with waterproof canopy.
Which of these actions should you take it your ship is successfully boarded by armed pirates?
Assure your captors that you’re not planning an attack to overthrow them.
Fight back.
Keep quiet and ignore any questions you’re asked.
Scream in fear and refuse to cooperate.
What is the minimum number of channels required for the portable two-way VHF’s for survival craft?
Channels 16 & 12.
Channels 6, 12 & 16.
Channel 16 only.
Channels 6, 13 & 16.
A lifebuoy light is capable of working at minimum for a period of, and has a luminous intensity of:
2 h, 1 candela (about 1,0 mile range at normal meteorological sight).
2 h, 2 candela (about 1,7 mile range at normal meteorological sight).
4 h, 2 candela (about 1,7 mile range at normal meteorological sight).
4 h, 2 candela (about 1,0 mile range at normal meteorological sight).
Which activity will have the greatest fire-fighting effect in case of a fire?
All fire-fighting teams are organized as soon as possible.
All possible fire-fighting equipment is brought to the scene.
Call the Chief Officer.
Extinguishing attempt is started immediately.
The presence of smoke represents one of the greatest dangers in the fire fighting. Why?
It refrains the equipment from setting out the fire, and is irritating.
It only reduces visibility and is very hot.
It hinders communications, causes, burns, and provoke panics.
It reduces the visibility, provokes panic, is irritating and may be toxic.
A lifejacket is so constructed that a person can correctly don it within a period of:
30 sec.
2 min.
1 min.
10 sec.
When should a crew member joining a ship for the first time be given some training and instructions in the use of the ship’s fire-fighting appliances?
As soon as possible but not later than 2 weeks after he joins the ship.
As soon as possible but not later than 2 days after he joins the ship.
As soon as possible.
As soon as possible but not later than 24 hours after he joins the ship.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Fire control plan.
Emergency fire pump.
Gas detector.
Fire pump.
What is the minimum capacity required of the emergency fire pump?
Not less than 20 % of total capacity of main pumps, but in any case not less than 25 m3/h.
Not less than 40 % of total capacity of main pumps, but in any case not less than 250 m3/h.
Not less than 40 % of total capacity of main pumps, but in any case not less than 25 m3/h.
Not less than 20 % of total capacity of main pumps, but in any case not less than 250 m3/h.
The Training Manual shall contain instructions and information on the life-saving appliances and the best method of survival. The training manual shall contain detailed explanations of crew duties in relation to emergency situations. Which of the following tasks or duties shall be included in the manual according to present regulations?
The use of navigational equipment for survival crafts.
The use of the ship’s line throwing apparatus.
The use of escape routes and other escape methods.
The use of surface to air visual signals to be used by survivors.
The discharge arrangements for halogenated hydrocarbon total flooding systems shall be so designed that the minimum quantity of medium can be discharged in (based on the discharge of the liquid phase):
45 seconds or less.
2 minutes or less.
1 minute or less.
20 seconds or less.
Information about your ship’s security arrangements and procedures is stored electronically. Which of these measures will help safeguard it from potential threats?
Protective markings.
Work history verification.
Encoded email messages.
Passwords.
A person wearing lifejacket or immersion suit, shall be able to turn from a face-down to a face-up position in not more than:
5 seconds.
8 seconds.
15 seconds.
10 seconds.
What colour flare is used to signal a safe landing place for small boats?
Yellow.
White.
Green.
Blue.
A lifebuoy is constructed to withstand a drop into the water from a height of:
10 m.
4 m.
30 m.
18 m.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Wheeled fire extinguisher.
Portable fire extinguisher.
Fire alarm.
None of the above.
What vessels must have automatic fire detection onboard with heat/smoke detectors and audible alarm?
All ships that are covered by the IMO safety conventions.
All ships that are built after 1986.
It is the owners option to have fire detection onboard.
All ships that are built on or after 1986 in accordance with local rules and regulations.
May liquid fuel, lubricating oil or other flammable oils be carried in a forepeak tank?
It depends on the flash point.
Yes.
It depends on the type of trade of the vessel.
No.
Which of these measures would you implement to prevent drugs from being smuggled onboard your ship while it’s berthed?
Search some of the packages, spares and stores received.
Maintain restricted areas.
Check a portion of the bags and packages brought onboard.
Eliminate fore and aft deck watch at night.
Among working conditions listed below which one is required for every propulsion engine of lifeboats?
Starting achieved within 2 min of commencing the start procedure at an ambient temperature of -15 °C.
Propeller permanently driven by the engine.
For a period of at least 72 hours.
Any type of fuel.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Locker with protective clothing.
Flame detector.
Powder handgun.
Emergency station.
How is the painter released from the lifeboat, once the boat is waterborne and ready to leave?
Cut it with the axe provided.
The painter will automatically part by the weak link when the boat goes astern to clear the ship.
Remove the toggle which will release the painter.
Cut it with the knife contained in the equipment locker.
The steps of the embarkation ladder must be proportioned as it follows:
Length = 480 mm, breadth = 115 mm, depth = 25 mm.
Length = 380 mm, breadth = 145 mm, depth = 20 mm.
Length = 580 mm, breadth = 165 mm, depth = 30 mm.
Length = 280 mm, breadth = 85 mm, depth = 10 mm.
If you have to carry out hot work close to a smoke detector in the engine room, what precautions should be taken?
Notify deck officer in charge that a fire alarm may occur.
Disconnect the smoke detector.
No special precautions except for having a watch man and a fire extinguisher available.
Notify Master, Deck officer and Engineer in charge. The loop for this special sensor to be switched off and take normal precautions for hot work.
Records relating to breaches of security and changes in security level must be secured against unauthorized access and available for review by contracting governments:
True.
False.
Where do you find minimum drill requirements?
In classification society rules.
In the SOLAS convention and its annex.
In manager’s instructions.
In owner’s instructions.
Which of the following measures should be applied when hot work is to be undertaken in a harbour?
To maintain a permanent fire watch of at least four persons.
To have a hot-work permit.
All the answers are good.
To use only intrinsically safe equipment in the area where hot-work is performed.
Which of these series of sizes corresponds to the international standard for nozzles?
10 mm, 20 mm and 30 mm.
10 mm and 20 mm.
5 mm, 10 mm and 20 mm.
12 mm, 16 mm and 19 mm.
The best way to identify an IED is to:
Measure the size of the object.
Weight the object.
Recognize its components.
Shake the object.
How many buoyant smoke signals are carried in each liferaft with SOLAS B pack?
1.
6.
4.
Nil.
What is the minimum length of the buoyant lifeline that is fitted to a lifebuoy which is stowed at a distance of 10 metres above the waterline (light condition)?
10 metres.
30 metres.
15 metres.
20 metres.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Fire station.
Fire alarm panel.
Manually operated call point.
Water fog applicator.
Which one of the given requirements regarding survival craft muster and embarkation arrangements corresponds to the present SOLAS regulations?
Davit-launched survival craft muster and embarkation stations shall be arranged to enable stretchers to be placed in survival craft.
Searchlights to be provided at the launching station.
Muster and embarkation stations shall be readily accessible from accommodation and work areas.
Muster and embarkation stations are to be arranged separately to improve working conditions.
In addition to personal equipment a complete set of fireman’s outfit also comprises a breathing apparatus and a fireproof lifeline. How many complete sets of fireman’s outfit is to be carried by all ships?
At least three sets or more depending on the type and the size of the vessel.
At least four sets or more depending on the type and the size of the vessel.
At least one set or more depending on the type and the size of the vessel.
Two sets or more depending on the type and the size of the vessel.
May an engine room be only protected by a fixed low expansion foam fire-extinguishing system?
No.
It depends on the type of vessel.
Yes, if the “engine room” is considered as a machinery space of category A.
Yes.
What is the greatest interest of the “help” position?
It lessens the survivor’s fatigue.
It lessens the survivor’s heat escape.
It lessens the survivor’s stress.
It prevents the survivor’s blood from collecting in the lower part of his body.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Water monitor gun.
Powder hose and handgun.
Foam monitor gun.
Powder handgun.
Apart from red, what other colour is frequently used for a dry powder extinguisher?
Blue.
Green.
Yellow.
Black.
How many hand held distress flares are carried in each liferaft with SOLAS B pack?
3.
Nil.
4.
2.
Which of these weapons are widely available and commonly used by criminals and terrorists to further their aims?
Vehicle borne device.
Liquid explosive.
Gun.
Incendiary device.
Part way through a profiling interview with a supplier, the package the individual is carrying arouses your suspicion. What do you do?
Confront the individual and demand that he open the package.
Discreetly inform someone of your suspicious so he or she can get assistance.
Take the package and open it.
Call for help on the radio.
The International Maritime Bureau Piracy Reporting Centre attributes the increased numbers of hijackings to:
The greater involvement in piracy of well-organized and armed crime networks.
More crew involvement.
Higher crime rates around the world.
Easy access to military weapons.
As regards the launching and recovery arrangements for rescue boats which is required among the following:
Launching and recovery arrangements shall be such that they can be operated at all times from the bridge.
Different type of launching and recovery arrangements shall be used for similar survival craft on board the ship.
Means shall be available to prevent any discharge of water on to survival craft during abandonment.
Each lifeboat shall be provided with separate appliances which is capable of launching and recovering the lifeboat.
Which of following items shall be included in an abandon ship drill?
Checking the distress signal rockets and other distress signals.
Checking the lifeboat provisions and supplies.
Instruction in the use of radio life-saving appliances.
Checking passenger’s immersion suits.
If circumstances permit, how should low expansion foam be applied to oil burning near a bulkhead of the engine room?
The applicator should be used in a sweeping motion to spread the foam over the surface.
The foam should be aimed at about 45° upwards so that it can drop onto the fire.
The foam should be applied to the centre of the fire.
The foam should be aimed at the bulkhead behind the fire and allowed to spread out slowly over the fire.
The fire control plan on board is called the safety plan and shall be posted onboard. In port, a copy of this plan shall in addition be available from somewhere else. Where must this copy be available?
At the gangway.
On the terminal.
Handed over to the surveyors.
In the engine control room.
You are leading a team fighting an interior fire. If you see the colour of the smoke changing from dark black to grey, what is the most probable reason for that change?
The temperature inside is increasing.
The team has started to ventilate.
The team is applying water and the temperature is decreasing.
The percentage of oxygen is getting below 15 %.
Which Security Levels requires the highest security alert?
Security Level 1.
Security Level 2.
Security Level 3.
Security Level 4.
The current test includes Seagull CES questions on the topic of «Controlling Operation of the Ship and Care for Persons On Board». The 3rd officer's duties include ensuring that all safety equipment is in proper working condition and conducting regular safety drills. They are also responsible for maintaining the vessel’s safety management system and ensuring compliance with all relevant safety regulations. Additionally, the 3rd officer may be involved in implementing the vessel’s security plan and ensuring adherence to relevant security protocols. They are responsible for keeping a lookout on the bridge and maintaining the vessel's course and speed as directed by the Officer of the Watch (OOW). They also assist the OOW with regular navigational checks and maintain communication with other vessels and shore-based authorities.
- Version: 4.1, 5.0, 5.1, 6.0.0.
- Test type: STCW.
- Duty: Officer.
- Level: Controlling the operation of the ship.
- Areas: Fire Fighting Basic, Fire Fighting Advanced, Security Awareness, SSO – Ship Security Officer, Survival Basic, Survival Advanced.
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