Test for specialists working on Bulk Carriers (CES v6.0)

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1

On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term “ASTERN” shown. Which one is the correct one?

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Astern is defined as D on the figure.
2

A very dusty cargo is to be loaded on a bulk carrier; what precautions on deck should be included?

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All cranes, deck houses and storerooms fully closed down to prevent entry of dust.
3

On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term “BOLLARD” given. Which one is the correct one?

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Bollard is given by D on the figure.
4

In the diagram, which arrow is pointing at the position known as the “Bridge”?

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The Bridge is indicated by A in the figure.
5

On the diagram, which letter indicates what is meant by the word “DRAUGHT” of the ship?

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Draught is indicated by D, in the figure.
6

On the figure there are four (4) possible directions, shown by the arrowed lines, which could be the correct direction associated with the term “HEAD LINE”. Which one is the correct one?

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Head line is given by B on the figure.
7

On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term “WINDLASS”. Which one is the correct one?

Your answer is correct:

Windlass is given by B on the figure.
8

On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term “CENTRE LINE”. Which one is the correct one?

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Centre line is given by B on the figure.
9

“Overshoot” is an expression we use when talking about a ship’s steering ability. What is the definition of this expression?

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It is how many degrees a ship continues to turn after you apply counter rudder.
10

What is the correct understanding of the term “boat deck”?

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The deck where the lifeboats davits are positioned.
11

What is the meaning of the term “steady as she goes” when acting as helmsman?

Correct answer:

While altering the ships head, the instruction “steady as she goes” means reduce the ships swing as rapidly as possible and steady on present course.

Your Answer:

Try to reduce the continuous swinging either side of the course when steering a compass course.
12

On a fire patrol at night you see smoke coming from a closed cabin door. What action should you take first?

Your answer is correct:

Activate the nearest fire alarm button and advise bridge of the location of the fire.
13

Having a CO2 alarm during normal working hours, what immediate action should be taken?

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Get out of the engine room as soon as possible.
14

What is the first thing you are doing when having a lifeboat drill?

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Put on the life jacket.
15

In the figure, which letter indicates what is known as “mooring bits”?

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The mooring bits are indicated by D in the figure.
16

What letter indicates the direction “AHEAD”, in the figure?

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Ahead is indicated by A, in the figure.
17

Which is the “STERN” area, in the figure?

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The Stern area is indicated by C, in the figure.
18

Which is the “PANAMA LEAD”, in the figure?

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The Panama Lead is indicated by C, in the figure.
19

If you detect a fire on board the ship, dependent on the situation, which of the following actions is the first to be taken?

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Raise the fire alarm.
20

How is a EPIRB (Emergency Position Indication Radio Beacon) activated?

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Most EPIRBs are automatically activated when they enter the water.
21

What is meant by the term “keeping a proper lookout” as applied to the bridge lookout?

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Keeping a visual lookout all round the ship and also actively listening out for audio signals.
22

How will you act if you are helmsman and the OOW (officer on watch) gives you the order: “Nothing to port”.

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Don’t let the ship turn to port.
23

If you are the helmsman on duty, what would be the correct action if the OOW (officer on watch) gives you the order to: “Change over from Automatic pilot to Hand steering”.

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Apply the controls to disconnect the Automatic pilot and engage hand steering. Start steering the vessel using the wheel and confirm with the OOW the change-over is complete and the course you are to steer.
24

What is the factor that makes the difference between a deflagrating and a detonating explosion?

Correct answer:

The speed of the shock wave created by the initial combustion.

Your Answer:

The confinement of the place where the explosion occurs (inside or outside).
25

The method of extinction by smothering is based on this basis:

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The fire extinguished by avoiding the contact between the fuel vapours and the oxygen.
26

Which of the following measures should rather be considered as a prevention measure than as a protection measure?

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Restriction in the usage of combustible materials.
27

The pressure in a flexible fire hose must be set up:

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After it has been laid down.
28

Give the meaning of the following symbol:

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Foam installation.
29

Give the meaning of the following symbol:

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Manually operated call point.
30

Which one of the listed requirements regarding inflatable liferafts corresponds to present regulations? Every liferaft shall be so constructed that:

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Be prevented from pressure exceeding twice the working pressure, either by relief valves or by limited gas supply.
31

If conditions permit, which is the best way to board a liferaft that is floating close to the ship?

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Use a rope ladder close to the raft to climb down and board.
32

An immersion suit is:

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Not allowing undue ingress of water after a jump from a height of not less than 4,5 m into the water.
33

What is the meaning of this symbol?

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Muster station.
34

How many rocket parachute flares are carried in each liferaft with SOLAS B pack?

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2.
35

What is the minimum number of lifebuoys carried by a cargo vessel of more than 200 metres in length?

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14.
36

What is an oxygen analyzer used for?

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Measure oxygen contents in the atmosphere.
37

When going aloft in a bosun’s chair what kind of shackle should be used to attach the chair to the mast stay and how should it be used?

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An approved shackle attached with bow of shackle running on the stay.
38

Injuries resulting from slips and falls constitute the largest percentage of accidents that occur in the catering department. What shall be done to reduce this high accident rate?

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Keep the floors and decks free from fat and grease.
39

Which Security Levels requires the highest security alert?

Your answer is correct:

Security Level 3.
40

Which type of equipment can be used to detect explosives?

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Particulate detector.
41

What are the duties of the “Standby Watch keeper” when he is not on the bridge?

Your answer is correct:

Remain in the expected location, available for immediate call from the bridge.
42

When carrying high sulphur coal on a bulk carrier, which areas of a cargo hold are prone to corrosion?

Correct answer:

Steelwork with which wet cargo is in contact.

Your Answer:

Steelwork with which dry cargo is in contact.
43

Cargo holds are usually swept completely prior to washing on a bulk carrier. This is carried out so that:

Your answer is correct:

So that cargo residues will not clog the bilge lines and associated suction and valves.
44

It is important to remove all traces of salt after washing the cargo holds of a bulk carrier, because:

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Because salt encourages the corrosion of steelwork.
45

What is understood by the term “a Combination Carrier”?

Your answer is correct:

A ship designed to carry either oil or solid bulk cargoes.
46

With a bulk ship in port, when would it be permissible to start painting over-side?

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After obtaining permission from the port authority.
47

What might safely be used to prevent a load swinging when lifted by a crane?

Your answer is correct:

Guide or tag lines, tended from a safe location.
48

You are driving a crane and the signalman on deck gives this signal. What does it mean? (Hand signals as per the Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seamen).

Your answer is correct:

Danger, or emergency stop!
49

What is understood by the term “take the helm”?

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Take over the steering of the ship.
50

What is the room often called where the crew eat their meals?

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The crew mess.
51

What do you understand by: “Let go the port anchor”?

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Let go the port anchor means: open the port windlass brake.
52

What do you understand by: “Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder”?

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Lower the accommodation ladder and rig the pilot ladder right next to it.
53

Whenever there is a major bleeding, the first priority should be to:

Your answer is correct:

Stop the bleeding.
54

The bones in the human body are connected to each other by:

Your answer is correct:

Different type of joints.
55

When first using cleaning agent in the machinery space, the crew should:

Your answer is correct:

Confirm that it won’t form an emulsion.
56

Which of the following is part of the spill response equipment inventory?

Your answer is correct:

Sorbents.
57

What paint coating should be used in a cargo hold of a bulk carrier, when the hold may be used for the carriage of grains?

Correct answer:

Approved for use in cargo spaces that may carry edible cargoes.

Your Answer:

Any paint type can used in these spaces.
58

When can a partly loaded bulk cargo space be entered when the vessel is at sea?

Your answer is correct:

In no circumstances except possibly in an emergency.
59

A stevedore is working in a cargo hold of a bulk carrier while completing discharge of a concentrate cargo. You suddenly notice that he appears to be taken ill. You should:

Your answer is correct:

Assume problem due to lack of oxygen and/or toxic gas and rescue with self-contained breathing apparatus.
60

On a bulk carrier at the completion of loading and before closing hatch covers, the track ways must be:

Your answer is correct:

Track ways swept and checked clear of obstructions.
61

When preparing the hold of a bulk carrier for cargo when that hold has previously been ballasted, which of the following must be checked?

Your answer is correct:

The ballast lines must be blanked off and the bilge lines opened and tested.
62

What must be done after completion of ballasting operations on a bulk carrier?

Your answer is correct:

All valves closed, tank ventilators in open position and sounding pipe caps replaced.
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