Test for seamans about Deck department, Management level, Roro Cargo Vessel (CES v6.0)

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1

According to Rule 24 of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions and the illustrated lights, how long is the tow likely to be?

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It exceeds 200 metres.
2

On a conventional rudder, how much lift force remains if the rudder-angle is decreased to 20 degrees, from an initial 35 degrees?

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About 80 %.
3

You are on a vessel 10 nautical miles off the coast of Nigeria, West Africa. Are you allowed to dump empty glass bottles overboard?

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Yes, the bottles can be dumped if they are ground so that the resulting particles can pass through a screen with 25 mm openings.
4

For which ships is the SOLAS convention applicable?

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For all vessels.
5

Who are responsible for safe working conditions onboard?

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Master, Chief Engineer & Chief Officer.
6

The emergency fire pump is in accordance with good seamanship and precautionary routines run and tested weekly. Routine checks and maintenance are normally carried out by dedicated personnel. To ensure safe and appropriate operation of the pump, would you consider it beneficial that the same dedicated personnel operate the pump in emergencies?

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In case of accidents, it is important that a wide range of personnel must be permitted and trained to operate the pump.
7

What is the minimum number of portable two way VHF walkie talkies for use in survival craft, that should be carried onboard vessels which comply with GMDSS regulations?

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3 sets.
8

What is the result of a “high metacentric height”?

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The vessel will roll violently.
9

Your watchkeeper has just informed you that the vessel has collided with a sailing vessel. What action should be taken?

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Alarm the rescue centre and commence searching for any survivors.
10

What corrections must be applied to the echo sounder reading to compare the depth of water with the depth printed on the chart?

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Draught of the ship.
11

Is there any special area where it is forbidden to pump out any sludge or oil residues?

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There is 5 special area where it is forbidden to pump out any sludge or oil residues.
12

The authority to order the use of distress signal or distress alerts is:

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Only with the master.
13

The word SHIP is spelled conform the international phonetic alphabet:

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Sierra, Hotel, India, Papa.
14

To get priority with radio-communication, one must notify the coast-station that the call is:

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An urgent call.
15

One wishes to have a telephone conversation with a person whose name is known. This is what is called:

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A personal call.
16

Inmarsat Telex Service code “31” can be used:

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To ask for maritime inquiries.
17

Inmarsat Telex Service code “33” can be used:

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When technical problems are experienced with the Inmarsat-terminal.
18

For a “distress alert” via the DSC, the MF-brand is used in the frequencies:

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TX: 2 187,5 kHz, RX: 2 187,5 kHz.
19

When may a call for radio medical advice be preceded by the urgency-signal:

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In urgent cases.
20

When a character in the NAVTEX message sent is not received in the proper way:

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Nothing or a special character will be printed.
21

To prevent overload of the MF/HF transmitter:

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Clean the dust filter of the fan regularly.
22

Testing a SART is permitted:

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At sea, outside territorial waters, and in a port or harbour.
23

The batteries must be placed in a well ventilated place, so that:

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The detonating gas can be discharged.
24

On area A1 the function “Reception of shore to ship distress alerts” is mainly based on:

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The use of VHF DSC.
25

The hydrostatic release of an EPIRB should be changed:

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Every 2 years.
26

Messages sent via Inmarsat-C are charged:

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On the number of kilobits of information transmitted per block of 256 bits.
27

The steps of the embarkation ladder used must be proportioned as it follows:

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Length = 480 mm, breadth = 115 mm, depth = 25 mm.
28

The steps of the embarkation ladder used must be spaced apart by a distance of:

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Equally spaced, not less than 300 mm or more than 380 mm.
29

Give the meaning of the following symbol:

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Radar transponder.
30

Which ships does the ISM code apply to:

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All passenger ships, all cargo ships of 500 GRT or above.
31

What is a contingency plan for ships?

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Plan for safety preparedness.
32

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?

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200 nm and capacity for evacuating more then 15 persons.
33

Who is the leader of the lifeboat drill (abandon ship drill)?

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The appointed lifeboat commander.
34

What is a Continuous Synopsis Record?

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A record of the vessels history.
35

On a RoRo vessel, how should caterpillar crawlers stowed on hatch covers be secured?

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By means of wire ropes or chains secured to the hatch covers and to the main deck from all four sides of the unit.
36

On a RoRo vessel, what should be done when cargoes that transmit stack loads are to be loaded onto the vessel’s decks or hatch covers?

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Stow the cargo on timbers of sufficient thickness so as to distribute the stack load.
37

On a RoRo vessel in a wet climate what can happen to wheeled cargoes?

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Lashings can become slack over time and the cargo is more likely to shift due to the wet weather.
38

Why is it important in a RoRo vessel to ensure that cargo is loaded in a uniform way?

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To prevent high sheer forces and bending moments on the vessel during the loading/discharge operations.
39

When will a ro-ro vessel pitch heavily?

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When wave lengths are equal to the ship’s length.
40

What special design feature is attributed to RoRo vessels which are only car carriers?

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A very large windage area.
41

What immediate action should be taken if a ship unexpectedly runs aground and stops?

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Stop engine(s).
42

On a RoRo vessel, which of the ships trading certificates details the type and location that dangerous goods are allowed to be stowed onboard?

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Certificate of compliance for the carriage of Dangerous goods.
43

Under SOLAS, what are the minimum required air changes per hour for “Special Category Spaces” on a RoRo vessel?

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10.
44

A Standard Ro-Ro unit weighing 18 mt is to be loaded in the fore and aft direction and lashed by belts of SWL 2 mt. Using the general rule How many lashing belts should be used to secure the unit?

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9 on each side.
45

On a RoRo vessel, which of these situations will result in an emergency shutdown of cargo operations?

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Any of the listed situations.
46

On a RoRo vessel, what must be ensured onboard the vessel prior to commencing cargo?

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Cargo hold ventilation systems are operational.
47

On a RoRo vessel, to what should you pay very close attention, when inspecting the structure and condition of movable car decks?

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Crack in way of deck supports.
48

When lowering a RoRo Cargo Side or Stern Ramp what must be ensured?

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The vessel is securely moored and there is nothing beneath the ramp.
49

On a RoRo vessel, where can you find the validity of web lashings?

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On the certificate supplied with the equipment.
50

On a RoRo vessel, what is the Maximum Securing Load of “D” rings?

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50 % of the breaking strength.
51

On a RoRo vessel, when should a trailer horse be taken out of service?

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If there is any damage to the wheel or spring, the frame is rusted or distorted or the pads are worn out.
52

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?

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It comes from a vessel engaged in pilotage duties and it is making way through the water.
53

What are the three volumes of the IAMSAR Manual?

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I – Organization and Management, II – Mission Coordination, III – Mobile Facilities.
54

DG placards shall be located on a freight container:

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One on each end and one on each side.
55

Substances, materials and articles shall be stowed as indicated in the Dangerous Goods List of the IMDG Code, in accordance with a series of stowage categories, which are designated a:

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5 categories, labelled A-E.
56

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:

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A Letter of Indemnity.
57

When conducting a risk assessment for a shipboard work activity, the two elements to be considered are:

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The potential severity of harm and the likelihood that harm will occur.
58

How often under SOLAS, is the performance test of a Voyage Data Recorder required by an approved testing or servicing facility?

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Annually.
59

Where would you find the document relating to the “Condition of Freeboard Assignment” onboard?

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With the Loadline Certificate.
60

Master of every ship must provide:

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A link between the shipboard training officer and the company training officer ashore.
61

Why is it important to have good relationship on-board a vessel?

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It leads to better work performance and positive atmosphere among the crew.
62

What type of dynamic forces may cause indent in plating on forecastle deck and main deck in way of pillars inside forecastle?

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Pressure forces caused by green water on deck.
63

Who can contact the Designated Person with their safety concerns?

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All crewmembers.
64

Your ship security plan must include procedures for responding to security threats, auditing security activities and interfacing with the port facility.

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True.
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