Test for seamans about Deck department, Operational level, Container Vessel (CES v6.0)

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1

Warning signs that require a specific mandatory action e. g. wearing of a safety harness during a particular work task, must have their background colour as:

Correct answer:

Blue.

Your Answer:

Yellow.
2

Which of these are indicators that an individual may be a drug smuggler?

Correct answer:

The individual wears bulky or out of season clothing.

Your Answer:

The individual is disinterested in the ship’s cargo.
3

It is not possible to install double stacking cones on container ships which has:

Correct answer:

Loaded out-of-gauge containers.

Your Answer:

Restrictions in the cargo securing manual.
4

Normally, a twist lock should be greased:

Your answer is correct:

Between the twistlock cone and associated housing.
5

What is the emergency channel on VHF?

Your answer is correct:

Channel 16.
6

Inmarsat Telex Service code “31” can be used:

Your answer is correct:

To ask for maritime inquiries.
7

According to basic principles regarding fire protection the ship is to be divided in zones by structural and thermal boundaries (SOLAS II-2/2.2.1).

Correct answer:

In main vertical zones.

Your Answer:

Main Fire zones in accordance with the ship’s fire-fighting system.
8

What radar device assists in the detection and location of a survival craft?

Correct answer:

SART beacon.

Your Answer:

EPIRB beacon.
9

What is the disadvantage of using chemicals on an oil-spill on the water?

Correct answer:

The chemicals make it difficult to remove the oil from the water.

Your Answer:

It is difficult to apply chemicals if there is any wind.
10

Which option best describes what lies below an isolated danger symbol seen on the chart display of an ECDIS?

Correct answer:

There is a wreck from a sunken vessel.

Your Answer:

There is a rock outcrop not seen by the survey team.
11

Why could dirty and oily areas of the deck be dangerous?

Your answer is correct:

They may cause people to slip over and hurt themselves.
12

When should a gangway safety net be rigged?

Your answer is correct:

Whenever the gangway is deployed.
13

Declaring a dangerous cargo as Class 3 (Sub risk Class 6) would indicate that:

Correct answer:

The main hazard is flammability and the secondary hazard toxicity.

Your Answer:

The main hazards are flammability and toxicity.
14

When a coastguard-station wants to send a gale-warning by DSC it will happen in the category:

Correct answer:

Safety.

Your Answer:

Routine.
15
Give the meaning of the following symbol:

Correct answer:

Secure hatches.

Your Answer:

Close rescue boat ventilation aperture.
16

With a pilot ladder, the lowest spreader shall be the 5th step from the bottom. At what interval should there be further spreaders upwards on the ladder?

Correct answer:

At intervals not exceeding 12 steps.

Your Answer:

At intervals not exceeding 9 steps.
17
Where is the “FORECASTLE” in the figure?

Your answer is correct:

The Forecastle is indicated by B.
18

What is the shortest distance between two points on the surface of the earth?

Correct answer:

Great Circle.

Your Answer:

Rhumb line.
19

What is the main theme of modern safety practice?

Your answer is correct:

Making use of Risk Assessment as a means to improving safety.
20

A proper working of the 406 MHz Cospas-Sarsat EPIRB can be tested with:

Correct answer:

The testing function of the device.

Your Answer:

Regulation monthly test transmissions from RCC’s.
21

When you join a new ship, how are you informed about safety rules, alarm instructions and your own duties in case of an emergency?

Your answer is correct:

By muster lists exhibited in conspicuous places.
22

Which type of call will be sent by a ship adrift and needing the assistance of a tug? The weather is not bad and the ship will be aground 24 hours later.

Correct answer:

Urgent call.

Your Answer:

Distress relay call.
23

What device can be used by a tug to get a line aboard a disabled vessel in bad weather, when it is dangerous for the tug to get too close?

Correct answer:

A rocket line.

Your Answer:

A heaving line.
24

The most important function of a buttress fitting on a container vessel is:

Correct answer:

To transfer forces from the container stow to the ships structure.

Your Answer:

To maintain a uniform level stow across the tier of container.
25

If a tank container of liquid ammonia is engulfed in fire, it is recommended:

Your answer is correct:

To allow ventilation.
26

Where shall shoreside fire-fighting personnel find necessary information to control a fire on board a cargo ship in an emergency situation?

Your answer is correct:

In the fire control plans or booklet that must be stored in a watertight prominently marked container outside the deck house.
27

For how long time should a SART transponder be able to operate in the active mode?

Your answer is correct:

8 hours.
28

At what minimum height above sea level a SART transponder must be mounted?

Your answer is correct:

1 metre.
29

Abdominal Thrust is the name on a technique which involves applying a series of thrusts to the upper abdomen in an attempt to force air out of a choking casualty’s lungs. How to perform this technique?

Correct answer:

Stand behind the casualty. Clench your fist with the thumb inwards in the center of upper abdomen. Grasp your fist with your other hand and pull quickly inwards.

Your Answer:

Lay casualty on a hard surface, e. g. deck, and press firmly and rapidly on the middle of the lower half of the breast bone.
30
Where would you find out which fire sections are enclosed by “A” or “B” class divisions on a ship?

Correct answer:

All the mentioned alternatives.

Your Answer:

On the Ship’s fire control plans.
31

On a vessel, where is the “boat deck” located?

Your answer is correct:

It is on the side of the accommodation from which persons embark into the lifeboats.
32

The emergency battery of a GMDSS portable radio:

Your answer is correct:

Must be tested once a week.
33

What is a ship’s “Gangway”?

Your answer is correct:

A Gangway is a portable means of access between the ship and the shore.
34
Identify this symbol:

Your answer is correct:

Emergency generator.
35
Give the meaning of the following symbol:

Your answer is correct:

Muster station.
36

When should a ship’s officer use some of the English Language found in the IMO publication “Standard Marine Communication Phrases?”

Your answer is correct:

In circumstances described in all of the answers provided.
37

Vessels communicating directly with each other by VHF, work:

Correct answer:

Always simplex.

Your Answer:

Always semi-duplex.
38

The transmitting power of the VHF is adjusted by setting:

Your answer is correct:

High/Low power.
39

You wish to carry out a test transmission on your radio equipment. What precautions should be taken if any?

Your answer is correct:

All of the items in the other alternatives should be done.
40

Declaring a dangerous cargo as Class 3 (Sub risk Class 6) would indicate that:

Correct answer:

The main hazard is flammability and the secondary hazard toxicity.

Your Answer:

The secondary hazards are flammability and toxicity.
41

A large vessel is proceeding under its own power in a narrow channel, assisted by a tug. Where should the tug be connected to best assist the ship maintain steerageway?

Correct answer:

Made fast on a line through the centre lead forward.

Your Answer:

Pushing alongside – either side.
42
How can an approximate value of the initial transverse Metacentric Height (GM) be found from the Curve of Statical Stability (GZ curve)?

Your answer is correct:

Drawing a tangent to the curve thought the origin and erecting a perpendicular through the angle of heel of 57,3 degrees.
43

How can an azimuth or bearing be indicated by signal flags?

Correct answer:

The letter A + three numerals.

Your Answer:

The letter N + three numerals.
44

One can check the functioning of the SART by:

Your answer is correct:

Activating the SART and checking the effect on the radar screen.
45

If a twist lock is found cracked at the base, it should be:

Your answer is correct:

Removed from service.
46
Give the meaning of the following symbol:

Correct answer:

EPIRB.

Your Answer:

Rocket parachute flare.
47

Once a ship (equipped with self-stowing auto-tension winches) is moored alongside a loading or discharging berth, it is recommended that:

Correct answer:

All winches to be left with the manual brake on and out of gear.

Your Answer:

The “spring” winches be left in the auto-tension mode and all other winches with the manual brake on.
48

What name is given to the inspection and measurements at the end of a bulk carrier’s loading operation, that determines the weight of cargo lifted based on the observed draughts, any list, hog or sag, the dock water density and the calculation of ballast and consumables on the vessel?

Your answer is correct:

Draught Survey.
49

When handling drugs:

Correct answer:

Wear skin protection and a facemark.

Your Answer:

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.
50

When should operational checks on navigation equipment be done?

Your answer is correct:

When preparing for sea and entering port and at regular intervals during the voyage.
51

What do you understand by the term “luffing”?

Your answer is correct:

The raising or lowering of a crane jib, moving the head of the crane and therefore a suspended load horizontally towards or away from the crane.
52

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

Your answer is correct:

Stop engine(s).
53
In the diagram, which letter is indicating the position “MIDSHIPS”?

Correct answer:

Midships is indicated by A in the figure.

Your Answer:

Midships is indicated by D in the figure.
54
On the diagram, what is the area at the forward end of the vessel shown by the letter “A”? It is normally raised by one deck above the main deck.

Your answer is correct:

Fo’csle or Forecastle.
55

Define the acronym GMDSS:

Your answer is correct:

Global Maritime Distress and Safety System.
56

The limitations of a Cargo Securing Manual of a container vessel may include the fact that:

Correct answer:

They are drafted whilst the ship is still under construction and need to be checked against the ship’s “as completed” condition in order to be fully reliable.

Your Answer:

They are not always approved by a classification society.
57

Where is the theoretical position of the hydrodynamic pivot point located on a vessel proceeding ahead with a small turn rate?

Correct answer:

At about 1/3 of the vessel’s length from the stern.

Your Answer:

At about 1/3 of the vessel’s length from the bow.
58

A container loaded onboard a vessel would be likely to experience a force of 100 % of its weight:

Correct answer:

When the ship is rolling.

Your Answer:

When the ship is pitching.
59

Which of the following items shall be included in an “abandon ship”-drill?

Correct answer:

Checking that passenger and crew are suitably dressed and lifejackets correctly donned.

Your Answer:

Checking the distress signal rockets and other distress signals.
60

What items of container securing equipment must be used in conjunction with buttresses?

Correct answer:

Double stacking cones or link plates.

Your Answer:

Twistlocks.
61

What is the anticipated rolling period of a ship with a large initial Transverse Metacentric Height (GM) and would there be any associated dangers to consider?

Correct answer:

Short sharp period of roll associated with breaking lashings and shifting cargo.

Your Answer:

Short period of roll, but a very stable ship and no associated dangers.
62

When steel reinforcing rods are loaded in open-top containers, claims against the vessel would most likely arise due to:

Correct answer:

Cargo staining by rust, hydraulic oil or grease.

Your Answer:

Physical damages to the cargo.
63

A container full of scrap metal is being loaded, and you sight water dripping from it. You should:

Your answer is correct:

Reject the container.
64

Can anything be done on a vessel with forward speed, to reduce the change in heading caused by a right hand fixed pitch propeller being put astern?

Your answer is correct:

The rudder should be put hard to starboard to reduce the water flow to the left side of the propeller.
65

With a relative motion radar display, what would an echo of a target with no trail indicate? Note that this is a target trail, not a vector?

Correct answer:

The target is on the same course and speed as own ship.

Your Answer:

The target is on a collision course with own ship.
66

What does the abbreviation STCW stand for?

Your answer is correct:

The International Convention on Standards of Trading, Certification and Watchkeeping of Seafarers.
67

What is understood by the term “Dew point” of the air?

Your answer is correct:

The temperature at which condensation in the air forms into water droplets.
68

What is the normal term used for the regular training of how to launch the lifeboat?

Your answer is correct:

Lifeboat drill.
69

How is the activation of any detector or manually operated call point of fixed fire-detection and fire-alarm systems to be indicated? (SOLAS II-2/13.1.4).

Your answer is correct:

By visual and audible signal at the control panel and indicating units.
70
What is the normal name of the waterproof suit shown in the picture?

Your answer is correct:

Immersion suit.
71

What signal, if any, is specified in SOLAS as the “Abandon ship” signal?

Correct answer:

6 short blasts followed by 1 long blast.

Your Answer:

The “Abandon ship” signal is not specified, only the general emergency alarm signal is stated.
72

The special list of cargo loaded on board a ship that needs to be prepared for reporting and other administrative purposes, is referred to as:

Your answer is correct:

Manifest.
73
In the diagram, which letter is pointing to the area of the ship known as the “STERN”?

Your answer is correct:

The Stern area is indicated by C.
74

What could the wheelman be asked to do, to help in the preparations to leave the berth and go to sea?

Your answer is correct:

Test the steering by putting the wheel hard over both ways.
75

Is it safe to carry a bag of tools in your hand, up a vertical ladder? Select the best option:

Your answer is correct:

No it is not – two hands should always be used to climb the ladder.
76

As per the IMDG Code, Readily Combustible Fibres are defined as:

Correct answer:

Fibres, powdered, granular, or pasty substances which are dangerous if easily ignited by brief contact with an ignition source and if the flame spreads rapidly.

Your Answer:

Any solid that is capable of self-ignition.
77

What is the function of double stacking cones?

Correct answer:

To link adjacent container stacks together particulary those in line with buttresses.

Your Answer:

To lock containers horizontally.
78
What colour flare is used to signal a safe landing place for small boats?

Your answer is correct:

Green.
79

Onboard the following message is received on the DSC controller: DOO: 245329000 CH16; S distress ack 244123000. What station sent the distress acknowledgement?

Correct answer:

245329000.

Your Answer:

244123000.
80

If a twist lock is found cracked at the base, it should be:

Your answer is correct:

Removed from service.
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