Test for seamans about Deck department, Management level, Chemical Tanker (CES v6.0)
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The test consisted of 80 random questions.
Total questions on this topic: 196
Total questions on this topic: 196
Your result: 89%
Right answers:
1
With what system is a NAVTEX-message transmitted?
Your answer is correct:
FEC.2
When on HF band a DSC distress alert is received, you have to listen to:
Your answer is correct:
The radio telephony distress frequency in the band in which the DSC distress alert was received.3
The compensation payment by the charterer that is due when a vessel is unable to load / discharge her cargo within the allowed and contracted time is referred to as:
Your answer is correct:
Demurrage.4
A MF/HF-DSC multi-frequency call attempt may:
Your answer is correct:
Be repeated after 3 and a half to 4 and a half minutes.5
A small vessel with a right handed propeller and no thruster is approaching a berth with an onshore wind. What is the best way to have a controlled berthing?
Your answer is correct:
Dredge a forward anchor, working the engine and rudder against it to keep the stern up.6
Which personnel must undergo familiarization training on board?
Your answer is correct:
Everyone.7
What action should be taken by the Officer of the Watch in the event of fire being reported to the bridge during the 00:00 to 04:00 watch?
Your answer is correct:
Sound the Fire Alarm.8
In respect of a chemical tanker, carrying category “X”, “Y” & “Z” Noxious Liquid Substances, the term “Clean Ballast” as defined in the IBC Code means:
Your answer is correct:
Ballast water carried in a tank which, since it was last used to carry a cargo containing a substance in category “X”, “Y” or “Z”, has been thoroughly cleaned and the residues resulting there from have been discharged and the tank emptied in accordance with the appropriate requirements of Annex II9
Referring to the SOLAS convention, how often should a crew member on a cargo ship participate in one abandon ship drill and one fire drill?
Your answer is correct:
Monthly.10
Which of the following is a definition of “dew point”?
Your answer is correct:
The temperature at which a gas is saturated with respect to a condensable component, as in operational terms is seen at the point when air is saturated with moisture.11
On area A3 the function “Transmission and reception of on scene communications” is mainly based on:
Correct answer:
The use of MF and/or VHF R/T.Your Answer:
The use of HF DSC and/or Inmarsat-C.12
Ballast introduced into a cargo tank on a chemical tanker which has been washed to such an extent that the ballast contains less than 1 ppm of the substance previously carried may be discharged into the sea without regard to the discharge rate, ship’s speed and discharge outlet location, but under certain conditions, which require:
Your answer is correct:
That the vessel is not less than 12 miles from the nearest land and is in water that is not less than 25 metres deep.13
Which one of the listed requirements regarding the stowage of lifeboats and life-rafts corresponds to present SOLAS regulations?
Your answer is correct:
Lifeboats shall be stowed attached to launching appliances.14
You can reduce the need for security guards in certain areas by installing:
Your answer is correct:
Anti-intruder devices.15
If the shipper wishes to ensure that a vessel or her operators will not be held responsible for any damage that may arise from the carrier issuing a clean Bill of Lading, even though the Mate’s receipt is marked as “unclean”, such a document is called the:
Your answer is correct:
A Letter of Indemnity.16
A DSC distress alert is received. The message states that communication by radiotelex is preferred. One preferably uses:
Your answer is correct:
FEC mode.17
What type of vessel would show the illustrated lights?
Your answer is correct:
A sailing vessel less than 20 metres in length, displaying the optional combined lantern in lieu of standard sailing lights, seen head-on.18
Wire antenna of 12 metres long is probably:
Correct answer:
A MF/HF-antenna.Your Answer:
A VHS-antenna.19
What is the probable cause of an error in position of the ship obtained from the GPS system?
Your answer is correct:
Incorrect height of the antenna.20
What can be used to reduce the effect of the state of sea-waves?
Your answer is correct:
Vegetable/Fish oil.21
MARPOL 73/78 defines a “high viscosity substance” as:
Your answer is correct:
A noxious liquid substance in category “X” or “Y” with a viscosity equal to or greater than 50 mPa·s at the unloading temperature.22
Which of the following requirements regarding life-buoys correspond to present regulations? (SOLAS III/7.1).
Your answer is correct:
All life-buoys shall be placed in holders with quick-release arrangement.23
The minimum permissible distance measured horizontally between the ship’s shell plating and the outer side bulkhead of the first cargo compartment on a type II chemical tanker is:
Your answer is correct:
Not less than 760 mm.24
In the event of an accidental or other exceptional discharge into the sea of a Noxious Liquid Substance or mixture containing such a substance, an entry shall be made in the Cargo Record Book, which shall include:
Your answer is correct:
Time of occurence Approximate quantity, substance(s) and Category(ies) Circumstances of discharge or escape and general remarks.25
A SART is used by a vessel in distress. This SART is seen on the screen of a:
Your answer is correct:
3 Cm radar.26
How often shall crew members participate in fire drills?
Your answer is correct:
Once every month.27
A message is send by the Inmarsat-C set. The land earth station will:
Your answer is correct:
Only send a positive delivery notification (PDN) to the sender if the sender requested, so in the send menu.28
In which of these circumstances can your ship request a DoS?
Correct answer:
Your ship is conducting activities with a port or ship that is not required to implement an approved security plan.Your Answer:
There is a heightened security risk for your ship and a port facility.29
Cargo residues of certain chemical substances are permitted to be removed by ventilation. What criteria is applied in determining if a cargo can be cleaned in this way? (Always accepting that local port authorities may have over-riding regulations on ventilation).
Your answer is correct:
That the cargo discharged has a vapour pressure greater than 5 KPa at 20 °C.30
What is the probable cause of an error in the position shown on a GPS receiver set into “2D” fixing?
Your answer is correct:
Incorrect height of the antenna set into the receiver.31
On area A4 the function “Transmission and reception of on scene communications” is mainly based on:
Correct answer:
The use of MF and/or VHF R/T.Your Answer:
The use of HF DSC.32
Where would you find the document relating to the “Condition of Freeboard Assignment” onboard?
Your answer is correct:
With the Loadline Certificate.33
The time indication 121310z means in maritime radio communication:
Correct answer:
12th day, 13:10 hours UTC.Your Answer:
12th day, 13:10 hours local time.34
Your vessel is approaching a port in restricted visibility and you hear this signal. What kind of vessel is it and what is it doing?
Your answer is correct:
It comes from a vessel engaged in pilotage duties and it is making way through the water.35
The steps of the embarkation ladder used must be spaced apart by a distance of:
Your answer is correct:
Equally spaced, not less than 300 mm or more than 380 mm.36
A tank which contained a category “X” product must undergo a prewash before leaving port in compliance with MARPOL. The resulting residues shall be discharged to a reception facility until the concentration of the substance in the effluent, as indicated by analysis of samples of the effluent taken by the authorized surveyor reaches a certain level. What is that level?
Correct answer:
0,1 % by weight.Your Answer:
0,1 % by volume.37
If your chemical tanker is equipped with high velocity venting valves, at what minimum height above the weather deck or catwalk should they be installed?
Your answer is correct:
6 metres.38
You are witness to a collision between two other ships close to your vessel. What immediate action should you take?
Your answer is correct:
Nothing, just standby and wait to see if any assistance is required.39
How can an ARPA best assist the bridge team to steer a suitable course to make good the entrance to a channel?
Your answer is correct:
Alter course so that own-ships ground stabilised true vector passes through the entrance to the channel.40
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?
Your answer is correct:
As soon as possible but not later than 2 weeks after he joins the ship.41
When loading oil in oil tankers, why are you only allowed to load maximum 98 % of the tank capacity?
Your answer is correct:
Due to temperature expansion.42
During the survey of Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) equipment, which document must be available to the surveyor to demonstrate compliance with SOLAS?
Your answer is correct:
A report giving the result of the Conformance Test issued by an Application Service Provider on behalf of an Administration.43
What type of dynamic forces may cause indent in plating on forecastle deck and main deck in way of pillars inside forecastle?
Your answer is correct:
Pressure forces caused by green water on deck.44
What action should be taken by the Officer of the Watch if someone reports a fire to them?
Your answer is correct:
Sound the Fire Alarm.45
On all UMS operated vessels and also on most other vessels the engine room is equipped with fire detectors. What requirements of testing and checking of the detectors are to be observed?
Correct answer:
All the mentioned alternatives.Your Answer:
Check that the actual detector is giving appropriate signals to the central control unit and that all electric connections are in good order.46
Ballast introduced into a cargo tank on a chemical tanker which has been washed to such an extent that the ballast contains less than 1 ppm of the substance previously carried may be discharged into the sea without regard to the discharge rate, ship’s speed and discharge outlet location, but under certain conditions. What are those conditions?
Your answer is correct:
That the vessel is not less than 12 miles from the nearest land and is in water that is not less than 25 metres deep.47
What type of search pattern is recommended in the IAMSAR Manual as most effective when the location of the search object is known within relatively close limits?
Your answer is correct:
Expanding Square Search.48
What signal may be given by sound and by light to indicate that a vessel fails to understand the intentions or actions of another vessel, or is in doubt that sufficient action is being taken by the other to avoid collision?
Your answer is correct:
Five short and rapid blasts (flashes).49
Which of the following two digits codes is used to obtain medical advice?
Your answer is correct:
32.50
Which Convention first placed on the shipowner an obligation to exercise due diligence to make a ship seaworthy, requiring him “before and at the beginning of a voyage … to … make the ship seaworthy … and … make the holds…and all other parts of the vessel in which goods are carried, fit and safe for their reception, carriage and preservation”?
Your answer is correct:
The Hague-Visby Rules.51
Which one of the listed requirements regarding service and maintenance of life-saving appliances correspond to present regulations?
Correct answer:
Instructions for onboard maintenance of life-saving appliances in accordance with the regulations shall be provided.Your Answer:
Maintenance and repair of all life-saving equipments shall be carried out by the certified ship staff only.52
What are the three volumes of the IAMSAR Manual?
Your answer is correct:
I – Organization and Management II – Mission Co-ordination III – Mobile Facilities.53
Who is responsible for maintaining the vessel’s structural strength?
Your answer is correct:
The Master.54
Cargo residues of certain chemical substances are permitted to be removed by ventilation. This may be carried out provided that:
Your answer is correct:
That the cargo discharged has a vapour pressure greater than 5 KPa at 20 °C.55
On a chemical tanker having 2 foam tanks for deck monitor use the foam quality has been found to have deteriorated. A new supply of foam is ordered. Your usual chandler does not have the required quantity of foam in one type and offers 2 types of foam instead, one for each tank. You would:
Your answer is correct:
Reject the offer?56
A tanker in ballast, having recently left the discharge port is involved in a collision. The two vessels are still interlocked after the collision and a survey of the ships gives all crew members are safe and the damage is focussed to the vicinity of the impact. What should be the greatest concern at this time?
Your answer is correct:
The ships moving together in the swell/seaway will cause a spark and consequently an explosion.57
A MMSI number consist of:
Your answer is correct:
9 digits.58
MARPOL 73/78 defines a “high viscosity substance” as:
Your answer is correct:
A noxious liquid substance in category “X” or “Y” with a viscosity equal to or greater than 50 mPa·s at the unloading temperature.59
What is the minimum permissible distance measured horizontally between the ship’s shell plating and the outer side bulkhead of the first cargo compartment on a type II chemical tanker?
Your answer is correct:
Not less than 760 mm.60
You have just joined a chemical tanker. Where would you find a description of the ship’s cargo handling equipment, details on the ship’s cargo unloading procedures and tank stripping and details on procedures relating to the cleaning of cargo tanks, the discharge of residues, ballasting and deballasting?
Your answer is correct:
The Annex II Procedures and Arrangements Manual.61
In a Type “1” chemical tanker (one that is certified to carry the most hazardous chemicals) the maximum amount of cargo contained in any one tank must not exceed:
Correct answer:
1 250 m3.Your Answer:
1 750 m3.62
As per MARPOL 73/78, coal slurry, clay slurry, dextrose solution and molasses are classified as:
Your answer is correct:
OS (Other substances).63
For how long time must the printout from the Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment (ODME) be retained onboard?
Your answer is correct:
3 years.64
To what pressure will a new length of cargo hose be tested by a manufacturer prior to its supply to a vessel for service onboard a chemical tanker?
Your answer is correct:
Not less than one and a half times its nominal bursting pressure, but not more than four-fifths of its specified maximum working pressure.65
At least, how often shall life boats be launched with their assigned operating crew aboard and manoeuvred in the water according to SOLAS?
Your answer is correct:
Every 3 months.66
What is the minimum number of channels required for the portable two-way VHF’s for survival craft?
Your answer is correct:
Channels 6, 13 & 16.67
How often shall each member of the crew participate in an “abandon ship”-drill?
Your answer is correct:
Once every month.68
Who are responsible for safe working conditions onboard?
Your answer is correct:
Master, Chief Engineer & Chief Officer.69
Onboard training should be organised in such a way that:
Your answer is correct:
It is an integral part of the overall training plan.70
As per the IMDG Code, “Marine Pollutant” is defined as:
Your answer is correct:
A substance which is subject to the provisions of Annex III of MARPOL.71
If drugs are discovered onboard your ship:
Your answer is correct:
Ensure the witness to the discovery signs your incident report.72
The carriage of a new Noxious Liquid Substance not yet listed in the IBC Code may be considered possible, provided it is achieved through a “tri-partite” agreement between:
Your answer is correct:
The Port State of the Shipper/the Flag State of the Carrier/the Port State of the Receiver.73
On area A2 the function “Transmission and reception of on scene communications” is mainly based on:
Your answer is correct:
The use of MF and/or VHF R/T.74
To maintain good relationship among the crew on board a vessel, one must be:
Your answer is correct:
Understanding, Co-operative, and have respect from both sides.75
Under most circumstances, how will communication be carried out between a ship and a SAR helicopter?
Your answer is correct:
On VHF Ch. 16.76
With respect to the ISM, what training in addition to lifeboat and fire drills must be carried out?
Your answer is correct:
Familiarization, and other drills identified as necessary by the ship.77
On board an accident happened. Urgent radio-medical advice is needed. We choose the category:
Your answer is correct:
Urgency.78
What type of dynamic forces may cause indent in plating on forecastle deck and main deck in way of pillars inside forecastle?
Your answer is correct:
Pressure forces caused by green water on deck.79
When a vessel violates the oil pollution laws, who may be held responsible?
Your answer is correct:
Any one involved in the operation.80