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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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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.
What kind of process is a fire?
All the mentioned alternatives.
It is a process characterised by an emission of heat, light and smoke.
It is a physical process.
It is a chemical process.
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.
The best way to identify an IED is to:
Measure the size of the object.
Weight the object.
Recognize its components.
Shake the object.
The fire point is:
The minimum temperature at which a combustible gives off vapours that may burn in contact with oxygen in air, and at which combustion persists once the source of ignition has been removed.
The minimum temperature at which a combustible gives off vapours that may burn when they are in contact with oxygen in air, when there is a presence of activation energy; but with no capacity of maintaining combustion.
The maximum pressure that will be reached when a given combustible burns into an enclosed space.
A process of chemical decomposition by oxidation-reduction at unusually high temperature, in areas with slight ventilation.
As a general rule, what is the minimum flash point of an oil used as a liquid fuel on board?
10 °C.
60 °C.
There is no limit.
30 °C.
Which information should be included in your search plan?
Known hiding spots to be searched.
Areas to be searched and personnel to be involved in the search.
Personnel to be involved in the search.
Areas to be searched.
In a liquid fire the surface of which is about 100 m2:
Flames are usually higher than the diameter of the fire.
The radiated heat is lower than the conducted heat.
The radiated heat can spread to exposures placed 200 m away.
The radiated heat can spread to exposures placed 100 m away.
As per SOLAS regulations, the general emergency alarm system must be tested:
Every week.
Every 2 weeks.
Every month.
Every 3 weeks.
Which part of the float-free arrangement for inflatable liferafts is made to release the liferaft after being automatically inflated during the ship is sinking?
The painter.
The weak link.
The lashing strap.
The hydrostatic release unit.
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.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Water monitor gun.
Powder hose and handgun.
Foam monitor gun.
Powder handgun.
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.
Sanitary-, ballast-, bilge- or general service pumps may be accepted as fire pumps provided:
They are fitted with automatic start connected to the fire alarm.
None of these pumps may be accepted as fire pump.
They have a capacity of at least 20 m3/h.
They are not normally used for pumping oil.
How many hand held distress flares are carried in each lifeboat?
12.
4.
2.
6.
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 temperature control system of the main engine crankshaft bearings indicates high temperature. What would be the correct way to open and check the crankcase?
Stop the engine immediately, stop the lube oil pump, and inspect the crankcase after 5 minute.
Reduce the RPM to a minimum and open the crankcase doors carefully.
Stop the engine and open crankcase down immediately for inspection.
Stop the engine immediately and keep the lube oil pump running for at least 20 minutes before opening the crankcase.
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.
Which of the following actions will most effectively prevent fire in a cabin?
Ensuring that all persons avoid smoking in bed.
Removing all ashtrays.
Request people to refrain from smoking.
Install fire detecting devices.
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.
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.
Each lifeboat shall be provided with separate appliances which is capable of launching and recovering the lifeboat.
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.
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 method of extinction by smothering is based on this basis:
The fire is extinguished by eliminating the heat so as to obtain a temperature at which the fuel doesn’t give off enough vapour.
The fire is extinguished by avoiding the contact between the fuel vapours and the hot surface.
The fire is extinguished by interrupting the chain reaction, as it stops the transmission of heat by means of the action of chemical agents.
The fire extinguished by avoiding the contact between the fuel vapours and the oxygen.
Which of the following prevention actions offers the guarantee of an efficient intervention in an emergency?
Training of the crew.
All the listed answers.
Planning of the emergency.
The installation of protective measures.
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.
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.
A drip tray containing oil is on fire. The only fire fighting equipment available is water hose with spray jet/spray nozzle. How, if at all, should you attempt to put out this fire using water?
Water should be applied in a jet to the back of the fire.
The water can be applied in a fine spray starting from the front in a sweeping motion.
Water should be applied to the oil in a single jet only.
Water should not be used on any type of oil fire.
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.
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.
What is the inherent danger in the use of halon to extinguish an extensive fire?
Depletion of oxygen in the air.
Development of toxic gases.
Depletion of the ozone layer.
Development of explosive gases.
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.
Which of the following is a combustion reaction?
Explosion.
Smouldering fire.
All the answers are good.
Open fire.
How does low expansion foam act as an extinguishing agent when dealing with oil fires?
By cooling only.
By smothering and also by providing some cooling.
By smothering only.
The heat from the fire causes the foam to produce an inert gas which gradually extinguishes the fire.
HEL-H is the abbreviation of a heavy helicopter radius of action for rescue purposes. What do you think the radius and evacuating capacity of the helicopter is?
150 nm and capacity for evacuating more than 12 persons.
500 nm and capacity for evacuating more than 25 persons.
100 nm and capacity for evacuating more than 10 persons.
200 nm and capacity for evacuating more than 15 persons.
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.
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.
What is the chapter of the SOLAS that regulates all themes related with such matters as fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction?
Chapter X.
Chapter III.
Chapter II-2.
Chapter II-1.
What class of fire is a smouldering fire of wood, paper and other carbonaceous materials?
Class D.
Class C.
Class A.
Class B.
When mustered to an abandon ship drill, what is the first thing you do when entering the muster station?
Put on a life jacket.
Wait for orders.
Report your presence.
Wait for the order to put on your life jacket.
What is the procedure for use of the main engine room fire extinguishing system, e. g. Halon or CO2 system?
Release the Halon/CO2 upon the order of the engineer on duty.
Search the engine room, make sure all personnel is out. Stop ventilation. Close for all air access. Upon approval of the Master, release the Halon/CO2.
Release the Halon/CO2 as soon as possible without pre warning.
Search the engine room, make sure all personnel is out. Stop ventilation. Close for all air access. Release the Halon/CO2.
The effectiveness of foam is based on:
Dilution.
Inhibition.
Smothering and dispersion.
Smothering and cooling.
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.
The purpose of profiling is to:
Get beneath the outer shell of an individual to obtain a more complete picture.
Identify different personality types.
Make judgements about people based on heir appearance.
Categorize people on their nationality and ethnicity.
Who is responsible for ensuring your ship completes a security assessment?
Company Security Officer.
Recognized Security Organization.
Ship Security Officer.
Flag State Administration.
In which ways is heat transmitted?
Conduction, convection and radiation.
Delay, conduction, radiation.
Radiation and gasification.
Gasification, conduction and convection.
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.
Which of these tasks are performed as part of the SSA?
Implement measures to address weaknesses in ship security.
Train shipboard personnel in their security duties.
Assess the likelihood and potential consequences of security incidents.
Assign security duties to ship personnel.
The analyses of the smoke produced by a fire, may give an interpretation of that fire. Which are the factors we should take into account?
Amount and opacity only.
There is no possible interpretation of a fire according to the smoke.
Colour only.
Opacity, amount and colour.
Which type of profiling is used to obtain information about rival companies and their employees?
General.
Criminal.
Commercial.
Industrial.
An evacuation-slide must be capable:
Of being deployed by two person or remotely controlled from the bridge.
Of being deployed by two persons.
Of being deployed by one person.
Of being deployed by one person or remotely controlled from the bridge.
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.
The thermal insulation provided to the wearer of an anti-exposure suit is sufficient to ensure that the wearer’s body core temperature does not fall at a rate of more than:
1 °C per hour after the first 2 h immersion in calm water at temperature of 5 °C.
1,5 °C per hour after the first 0,5 h immersion in calm water at a temperature of 5 °C.
0,5 °C per hour after the first 1,5 h immersion in calm water at temperature of 5 °C.
1,5 °C per hour after the first 2,5 h immersion in calm water at temperature of 5 °C.
Which one of the listed requirements regarding abandon ship drills corresponds to present SOLAS regulation?
Drills shall be conducted when the ship is in a harbour.
Each lifeboat shall be launched, and manoeuvred in the water with its assigned crew at least once every 3 months during an abandon ship drill.
On ships on short international voyages, each lifeboat shall be launched and manoeuvred in the water at least every 6 months.
All lifeboats shall be lowered during drills.
When the fire alarm signal is sounded every member of the ship’s crew shall immediately proceed to their assigned fire station. Which one of the following signals is used as fire alarm signal on board cargo ships?
Intermittent signals on the ship’s alarm bells.
Seven short blasts followed by one long blast on the ship’s whistle and alarm bells.
Three short blasts followed by three long blasts, then followed by three short blasts on the ship’s whistle and alarm bells.
One long blast on the ship’s whistle and alarm bells followed by seven short blasts.
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.
On a fire patrol at night you see smoke coming from a closed cabin door. What action should you take first?
Activate the nearest fire alarm button and advise bridge of the location of the fire.
Get the nearest fire extinguisher and then open the door to see what the situation is.
As most people are sleeping, call a friend and ask him to assist in putting out the fire.
Take a look inside the cabin to see what the situation is.
To maintain a fire, three conditions need to be met: Oxygen, combustible material and sufficient temperature for combustion. What subject must be removed to extinguish the fire?
Heat, Oxygen and combustible material.
Combustible material.
Either of the mentioned alternatives.
Oxygen.
What will you bring in a lifeboat if the ship is abandoned?
As much biscuit and canned food as possible.
All pets that will most likely not be able to enter the boat by themselves.
All valuables like money, jewelry etc.
Warm clothes, blankets and lifevests.
From the list below, which is among the recommended actions for a vessel to take, on entering an area known for pirate activity?
To turn off all lights.
To confine all ship’s personnel to one room onboard.
To transit with maximum safe speed.
To transit at night time only.
The grabline of a lifebuoy has a length of:
2 times the outer diameter of the lifebuoy.
3 times the outer diameter of the lifebuoy.
5 times the outer diameter of the lifebuoy.
4 times the outer diameter of the lifebuoy.
Which one of the listed requirements regarding abandon ship drills corresponds to present SOLAS regulation?
All lifeboats shall be lowered during drills.
Drills shall be conducted when the ship is in a harbour.
On ships on short international voyages, each lifeboat shall be launched and manoeuvred in the water at least every 6 months.
Each lifeboat shall be launched, and manoeuvred in the water with its assigned crew at least once every 3 months during an abandon ship drill.
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.
What is the only reliable way of checking that the CO2 cartridge in a dry powder extinguisher is full?
Weigh the extinguisher and check that it complies with the weight marked on it.
Remove the cartridge and weigh it to check that it has the full weight stamped on it.
All of the alternatives are reliable methods.
Check if the seal on the extinguisher release handle is intact.
What is the minimum number of portable fire extinguishers that must be carried on ships of 1 000 GRT and above?
9.
3.
7.
5.
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.
Eavesdropping and phone taps are examples of which threat to information security?
Sabotage.
Subversion.
Espionage.
Terrorism.
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.
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.
Monoammonium phosphate used as a dry powder can be effective on which of the following type of fire?
Solid, liquid, gases and metals.
Liquid and gases.
Metals.
Solid, liquids, and gases.
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.
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.
Hydrocarbon gas encountered in oil tankers cannot burn in an atmosphere containing less than approximately what percentage of oxygen (by volume)?
11 %.
17 %.
15 %.
13 %.
The analyses of the smoke produced by a fire, may give an interpretation of that fire. Which are the factors we should take into account?
Colour only.
Opacity, amount and colour.
Amount and opacity only.
There is no possible interpretation of a fire according to the smoke.
A cargo hold containing such cargo as nitrates, chlorates etc. which produces oxygen under the influence of heat catches fire while the vessel at sea. How would you deal with this?
None of the above answers are correct.
Use large quantities of water as soon as possible.
Apply boundary cooling only.
Close the hatches and use the fixed CO2 system because water cannot be used with this type of cargo.
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.
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.
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.
The muster list must be prepared:
At least 1 hour before the ship proceeds to sea.
At any moment before the ship proceeds to sea.
At least 2 hours after the ship has proceeded to sea.
At least 2 hours before the ship proceeds to sea.
A 6-men inflatable liferaft shall be carried as far forward as is reasonable and practicable. Where is the best stowing position?
Aft of the forecastle.
Aft of the forecastle secured with wire, turnbuckle and slip hook.
All forward on the forecastle and secured with the use of a hydrostatic release device.
In a locker in forecastle.
Which of the following may cause a fire in the accommodation spaces?
All the mentioned alternatives.
Smoking in bed.
Covering electric heaters with blankets.
Overloading electric plugs.
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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