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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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What are the three diameters of fire hoses most commonly found on ships?
25, 45 or 70 mm.
50, 74 or 100 mm.
10, 50 or 85 mm.
17, 43 or 74 mm.
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.
What maximum suction head can be expected from a fire pump?
Approximately 5 metres.
Approximately 10 metres.
Any height, provided the pump has enough power.
Approximately 1 metre.
The Master is responsible that all crew participate in monthly emergency drills. If 25 % of the crew – or more – has not participated in such drill during the last month, what is the time limit to conduct such a drill after the vessel has left a port?
Within 30 hrs.
Within 24 hrs.
Within 12 hrs.
Within 48 hrs.
The training manual shall contain instructions and information in easily understood terms and illustrated wherever possible. Which of the following objects do not have to be explained in detail in the manual according to present regulations?
Donning of lifejackets and immersion suits.
Donning of fire protection clothing.
Starting of Main Engine.
Handling of stowaways.
What is the purpose of the Ship Security Plan?
Detail the duties of shipboard personnel assigned security responsibilities.
Outline the organizational structure for the ship.
Protect your ship from risks posed by security threats or incidents.
Outline specific measures for your ship to move from security level 1 to 2 and from 2 to 3.
What shall you do if you see a person falling into the sea?
Run aft.
Launch a lifeboat.
Throw a lifebuoy over board and report to the bridge immediately.
Put on a lifejacket.
As per SOLAS regulations, the general emergency alarm system must be tested:
Every week.
Every 2 weeks.
Every month.
Every 3 weeks.
The necessary elements to create fire are:
Combustible, air, flames and gas.
Heat and chain reaction.
Combustible, oxygen, heat and chain reaction.
Combustible, oxygen, flames and chain reaction.
What is the meaning of this symbol?
Line-throwing appliance.
Radar transponder.
Rocket parachute flares.
Survival craft pyrotechnic distress signals.
How often should the lifeboat wire falls be turned and renewed?
Turned every 2 years and renewed every 4 years.
Turned at intervals of not more than 30 months and renewed every 5 years.
Renewed every 3 years.
Turned every 30 months and needs only to be renewed if the wire is in poor condition.
Which of the following items must be included in each fire drill?
Starting a fire pump using at least two required jets of water to show that the system is in proper working order.
All the items mentioned.
Reporting to stations and preparing for the duties described in the muster list.
Checking fireman’s outfits and other personal rescue equipment.
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.
Which of these precautionary measures can reduce the threat of piracy, if implemented?
Sail at full speed.
Plan to arrive at port at night.
Turn off all of the ship’s lights at night.
Stay at least 15 nm away from the shore.
For which of the following groups of substances or materials is the use of water as an extinguishing agent dangerous?
Gas-oil, oily rags, synthetic textiles.
Wood, rubber, oil.
Sodium hydrosulphite, potassium hydroxide, magnesium.
Alcohol, paraffin.
What is the requirements to ventilation ducts of more than 2 metres in length (ships other than passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers)? SOLAS II-2/16.1.
They shall be isolated from any combustible material.
They shall have lining of non-combustible insulating material.
They must be fabricated of non-combustible material.
They must be fabricated of fire-resistant material.
Which among the following list is particularly required for a totally enclosed lifeboat?
Hatches positioned so as to allow launching and recovery operations to be performed without any occupant having to leave the enclosure.
Windows on both sides can be closed watertight and opened for ventilation.
Handrails inside for persons moving to their seats.
Self-bailing arrangements.
Which statement about the use of profiling onboard a ship is true?
Detection equipment can be used in place of profiling.
Profilers need at least half an hour to gather the information they need.
Only visitors can be profiled.
A random selection process must be established.
What is the first thing you are doing when having a lifeboat drill?
Swing out the davit.
Put on the life jacket.
Enter the lifeboat.
Wait for order.
What percentage of the ship’s stores are required to be inspected at Security Level 3?
50-80 % of the ship’s stores are required to be inspected at Security Level 3.
100 % of the ship’s stores are required to be inspected at Security Level 3.
25-50 % of the ship’s stores are required to be inspected at Security Level 3.
5-20 % of the ship’s stores are required to be inspected at Security Level 3.
An immersion suit is:
Not allowing undue ingress of water after a jump from a height of not less than 18 m into the water.
Totally waterproof whatever may be the condition of immersion.
Not allowing undue ingress of water after a jump from a height of not less than 4,5 m into the water.
Not allowing undue ingress of water after a jump from a height of not less than 8,5 m into the water.
What type of nozzles for fire hoses can be provided aboard ships?
Dual purpose (jet/spray) type incorporating a shutoff.
All of the above types can be provided.
Jet type only, incorporating a shutoff.
Spray type only, incorporating a shutoff.
On board a ship, how many lifebuoys can you expect to be fitted with a self-igniting light?
Half of the total number of lifebuoys provided on board.
Only the two life buoys of the quick-release system.
The total number of lifebuoys provided on board.
The two lifebuoys of the quick-release system and at least one other in the vicinity of the stern.
Who is responsible for the development of the Ship Security Plan?
The Ship Security Officer.
The Classification Society.
The Company Security Officer.
The Port Facility Security Officer.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Muster station to liferaft.
Liferaft.
Inflate liferaft.
Lower liferaft to water.
Where shall manually operated call points in fixed fire-detection and alarm systems be located in accommodation spaces? (SOLAS II-2/13.2.1).
At exits and in corridors.
In stairways and escape routes.
In all crew and passenger cabins.
In messrooms, public lounges and other public rooms.
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.
The first step in completing an SSA is to:
Identify the key shipboard operations, systems, areas and personnel that are critical to protect.
Develop an onboard security survey checklist.
List the existing security measures.
Create a list of potential motives for security incidents against your ship.
What class of fire involves liquids?
Class B fire.
Class D fire.
Class C fire.
Class A fire.
A lifejacket has sufficient buoyancy and stability to lift the mouth of an unconscious person at a minimum of:
120 mm above the water (in calm water).
180 mm above the water (in calm water).
160 mm above the water (in calm water).
40 mm above the water (in calm water).
The operating mode of a pyrotechnic signal depends essentially on:
Instructions or diagrams printed on its casing by the manufacturer.
The fact that the user is on board a liferaft, a lifeboat or ship.
The weather conditions of the moment.
A definite standard process.
Proteinic foams have the feature of being?
Of high expansion, not easily contaminated by hydrocarbons.
Of low expansion, not easily contaminated by hydrocarbons.
Of high expansion, made of tense-active compounds.
Of low expansion, viscous and solid, easily contaminated by hydrocarbons.
Which of the following duties shall be included in the “muster list” as being assigned to members of the crew?
Preparation and launching of the survival craft.
Preparation of manoeuvres intended to ease launching of the survival craft.
Preparation of immersion suits for the ship’s passengers.
Operation of the vessel’s propulsion system.
Which one of the listed requirements regarding lifeboat equipment correspond to present regulations? The normal equipment of every lifeboat shall include:
A survival manual.
Helicopter rescue equipment.
Sea charts and navigation equipment.
Oil pollution equipment.
The steps of the embarkation ladder used must be spaced apart by a distance of:
200 mm.
300 mm.
Equally spaced and not less than 300 mm or more than 380 mm.
Equally spaced, not less than 200 mm or more than 280 mm.
How many Radar Transponder (SART) are required to be carried onboard a ship for use in survival crafts?
2, one of which being capable of floating free if the ship sinks.
One on each side of the ship.
One in each lifeboat.
Two on each side of the ship.
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?
Only use electrodes from a well-known manufacturer.
The welder shall have been instructed in the use of the ship’s welding plant.
Only holder of welding certificates shall be allowed to carry out welding on board ships.
Electric welding plants shall be controlled by a responsible engineer before use.
When handling drugs:
Wear skin protection and a facemark.
Test out the potency of the drug.
Shut off the ventilation in the room where the drugs are being stored to ensure any vapours or fumes do not spread to other parts of the ship.
Briefly inhale powders, fumes or vapours to verify the substance is a drug.
What is the factor that makes the difference between a deflagrating and a detonating explosion?
The material which is at the origin of the explosion (powder or gas).
The speed of the shock wave created by the initial combustion.
The initial pressure, temperature and moisture content.
The confinement of the place where the explosion occurs (inside or outside).
What is the working principle of the detectors of a common fixed sprinkler fire-extinguish system?
They are fixed-temperature detectors.
They are smoke detectors.
They are flame detectors.
They are rate-of-rise detectors.
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.
Where in accommodation spaces shall smoke detectors be located? (SOLAS II-2/13.2.2).
In all crew and passenger cabins.
In messrooms, public lounges and other public rooms.
In stairways, corridors and escape routes.
Near ventilation ducts throughout the accommodation spaces.
Which of the following is allowed as a fire-extinguishing medium for fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems aboard ships?
Carbon monoxide.
Carbon dioxide.
Carbon disulphide.
All of the above gas are allowed.
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.
The rescue quoit of a liferaft is attached to a buoyant line whose length is at least:
5 m.
30 m.
10 m.
50 m.
Where would we find information regarding fire extinguishers, fire doors, remote release buttons, fire equipment etc. onboard a ship?
In the ship drawings.
In the master’s log book.
In the engine log book.
On the ship fire plan.
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.
Which of the listed requirements regarding service and maintenance of life-saving appliances correspond to present regulations?
At least one member of the crew shallhold a repairman certificate for life-saving equipment.
Maintenance and repair of all life-saving equipments shall be carried out by the certified ship staff only.
Maintenance and repair of all the life-saving equipments will be carried out ashore in work shop only.
Instructions for onboard maintenance of life-saving appliances in accordance with the regulations shall be provided.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Fire control plan.
Emergency fire pump.
Gas detector.
Fire pump.
What is an IED?
An explosive.
A type of gun.
A homemade bomb.
An incendiary device.
The duty engineer of a UMS ship is approached by a member of the ship’s staff, seeking permission to hang wet working clothes in the engine room to dry. He should:
Allow the clothes to be hung over a rail provided there is no electrical equipment directly below.
Allow the clothes to be hung over rail next to the warm FO service tanks.
Allow the clothes to be hung over a rail anywhere.
Not allow the clothes to be hung anywhere in the unmanned machinery spaces.
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.
A contractor is hired to install new navigation equipment onboard your ship while it’s berthed. For a period of time he’s left unsupervised and photographs schematics of the ship that he finds rolled up and stored in the corner of a nearby office. Later, from home, he hacks into the network and prints off information about the ship’s security procedures. Which of these information security measures would have prevented his unauthorized access?
Protective markings, reference checks, and passwords.
Secure area, passwords, a firewall and protective markings.
Firewall, protective markings, vetting and a secure network.
Secure area, passwords, a firewall and a secure network.
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.
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.
Buoyant smoke signals shall be so designed as to burn or emit smoke:
When under water.
Continuously after having been immersed for a period of 10 seconds under 100 mm of water when underwater.
Only when not in the water.
Continuously after having been immersed for a period of 1 minute under 1 m of water.
Who is responsible for ensuring your ship completes a security assessment?
Company Security Officer.
Recognized Security Organization.
Ship Security Officer.
Flag State Administration.
Which type of equipment can be used to detect explosives?
Metal detector.
Water cannon.
Particulate detector.
CCTV.
Which of the following is a combustion reaction?
Explosion.
Smouldering fire.
All the answers are good.
Open fire.
Which part of the fresh water quantity provided for each person the liferaft is permitted to accommodate may be replaced by a de-salting apparatus?
0,5 l if the de-salting apparatus is capable of producing this quantity in 1 day.
0,25 l if the de-salting apparatus is capable of producing this quantity in 1 day.
0,25 l if the de-salting apparatus is capable of producing this quantity in 2 day.
0,5 l if the de-salting apparatus is capable of producing this quantity in 2 day.
Fire protected lifeboats when waterborne should be capable of protecting its full complement when subjected to a continuous oil fire that envelops the boat for a period of not less than how many minutes?
8 minutes.
15 minutes.
20 minutes.
10 minutes.
In a smoke filled alleyway where will the cleanest air be found, and how should you proceed out?
Sit and wait for the rescue party.
It will be the same in all parts, therefore I would just leave as quickly as possible.
Towards the upper part, stand as tall as possible and walk out.
Near to the deck, crawl out keeping your face as near to the deck as possible.
How often are “abandon ship” drills required to be held on cargo vessels according to SOLAS?
Once every week.
Once every 6 months.
Once every year.
Once every month.
The halogenated hydrocarbons (halon), are hydrocarbons in which the molecules have one (or more) atom(s) of hydrogen replaced by another atom (or atoms) of:
Ammonia and/or bromine.
Fluorine and/or bromine.
Fluorine and/or ammonia.
Nitrogen and/or fluorine.
What is the expansion ratio of the foam produced by the fixed low-expansion foam fire-extinguishing system of an engine room?
Less than 20 to 1.
Less than 12 to 1.
Less than 5 to 1.
Greater than 20 to 1 but less than 50 to 1.
In a distress situation, how many times or for how long should the emergency alarm be sounded?
Until the signal “risk is over” or the order “abandon ship” is given.
3 times.
Until all crew members and passengers have reported to their respective muster stations.
3 minutes.
Generally speaking, what is the value commonly recognised as the maximum concentration of CO allowed in the breathing air of a breathing apparatus?
80 ppm.
20 ppm.
40 ppm.
100 ppm.
What do crew, visitors and contractors all have in common?
They’re all employees of the ship.
They’re all trained in ship emergency procedures.
They all have opportunity to smuggle drugs.
They’re all onboard the ship for the duration of its voyage.
Which of these actions should crew take if a suspicious object that may be a bomb is located during a search?
Place the object in a desk drawer or file cabinet.
Confirm with their search partner that the object found is suspicious.
Cover the suspicious object with a box or blanket.
Throw the object overboard.
What colour flare is used to signal a safe landing place for small boats?
Yellow.
White.
Green.
Blue.
Hand flares and buoyant smoke signals can continue to burn or emit smoke after having been immersed for a period of 10 s.
Right.
Right, if the immersion depth is smaller than 100 mm.
Wrong.
Right, if the immersion depth is more than 1 m.
A hand flare must have a burning period of at least:
10 min.
5 min.
1 min.
30 sec.
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.
Commence fighting the fire, call the persons around the fire and join the fire squad.
Go to the lifeboat start the motor then call the duty officer and commence fight the fire.
How much food per person is supplied in a lifeboat?
Not less than 10 000 kJ.
Not less than 20 000 kJ.
Not less than 5 000 kJ.
None – only barley sugar sweets supplied.
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.
One of the categories of information that must be included in your SSP is:
Security arrangements.
Weaknesses in security measures.
Threat scenarios.
Ship security survey.
Which of these statements about drug smugglers modes of operating is true?
An organized conspiracy usually smuggles a small amount of drugs.
Individual enterpreneurs usually smuggle large quantities of drugs.
Drugs smuggled by an organized conspiracy are usually concealed in a primary ship system such as the engine room or in a tank, void or compartment.
Drugs hidden by individual enterpreneurs are usually difficult to detect.
Identify this symbol:
Inert gas installation.
Fire glass door.
Emergency generator.
Escape gate.
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.
Conduct a Nominated Officers search.
Search the ship when you arrive at port and again just after leaving.
During a bomb search, which of the following is an important principle to follow?
Throw any suspicious items overboard.
Know exactly what a bomb looks like.
Try to reach behind bulkheads to find a bomb.
Do not touch any suspicious packages.
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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