Crewmembers must be _____ for hazardous conditions and be prepared to report them.
Two seafarers are talking on the deck. What did the seafarer see in the ocean?
A broken-up cargo vessel.
Drills and contingency plans are needed to better prepare crews to _____ propulsion failures.
The problem of piracy is _____ differently by companies depending on the type of ship and its trading routes.
A Captain is discussing security measures for being in port. What problem did he notice the previous evening?
An important key was missing.
Some cabins were left unlocked.
Do not be afraid to ask questions if you have _____ about your duites, safe working practices or emergency procedures.
The Bosun _____ the access hatch of the tank to start ventilating it with air.
The ship’s engineers decided to carry out a _____ to locate any leaks.
Crew members assigned to the engine room must be alert and prepared for risks _____ hot spots.
With reference to engine room operations, what does the term “Stand By” mean?
“Stand By” means that the engineers should be ready to respond to bridge requirements.
“Stand By” means that one should continue with ones work.
“Stand By” means that someone is relieved of his duties.
“Stand By” means that someone should stand close to the watch-keeping engineer.
The socket and adaptor _____ and let to a fire.
The increasing size of vessels _____ restricted waterways is leading to reduced margins of operational safety.
What is the room often called where the crew eat their meals?
Under the STCW Convention, all seafarers _____ minimum standards of competence, age, medical fitness, and approved sea-going service.
The crew must be thoroughly _____ on proper garbage collection, segregation, storage and disposal procedures.
Listen and then choose the correct answer.
It’s 3, as we’ve just entered pirate waters.
Yes, but please make it quick.
Because of the heavy weather.
I’m told it was the motorman.
Replacing or repairing equipment without reference to technical documentation _____ a high risk.
The Crew Manager is briefing the crew. What will happen to a crewmember if he is found drunk?
He will be confined to his cabin.
Under the STCW Convention, all officers in charge of a watch must have a good _____ of spoken and written English.
Basic safety familiarisation will enable you to take immediate action upon _____ an accident or other medical emergency.
On Thurstay Cook prepared steak but the day before, on _____, we had chicken.
The Master and Chief Officer are talking on the bridge. Which part of the world does the Master dislike sailing in?
Any _____ either on board or ashore should be immediately reported by the duty watch to the Chief Officer.
Our next chance to inspect the hull would be in:
Do not mix bunkers from two _____ suppliers in the same tanks.
Excessive amounts of grease do not ensure that wire ropes are _____ corrosion and may in fact hide corrosion deficiencies.
After the rescue boat was loaded it was _____ to the water by lifting the brake.
Ratings forming part of a navigational watch are _____ able to comply with helm orders issued in English.
What do you understand by: Let go the port anchor?
Open the port windlass brake.
Put the port windlass brake in gear.
Slacken the port anchor cable.
Put the port windlass brake in gear and lower the anchor.
Understand where the risk of an eye injury exists and _____ suitable protection to prevent such injury.
Under the STCW Convention, all officers in charge of a watch must have a good _____ of spoken and written English.
The rigging of pilot ladders should be _____ under the supervision of a responsible officer.
Two crewmembers are talking about an injury. How did the man cut himself?
It is important _____ on board the originals of all your certificates and endorsements.
Three crew members _____ the rescue boat.
Listen and then choose the correct answer.
Usually about once a week.
Because the screw needs tightening.
Checking the fire extinguishers.
All joining crew need to complete a period of ship-specific and security familiarisation training before _____ any shipboard functions.
Pilots provide a vital service to seafarers by assisting with the safe navigation of vessels at the _____ stages of the voyage.
One of the _____ pieces of equipment in a ship’s firefighting locker is the BA Control Board.
The 3rd Officer is talking with the Chief Officer. Where were the 14 survivors picked up from?
From a capsized liferaft.
From a capsized coast guard vessel.
The cook and the messman are talking. Why is the messman walking with a limp?
There wasn’t enough light coming downstairs.
He bumped into the freezer in the dark.
He slipped on an ice-cube coming downstairs.
A seafarer is comparing vessels. What is the main difference concerning his new vessel?
His new ship follows a regular shipping route.
His new ship travels between the Arabian Gulf and China.
His new ship has a lot of variety – every job is different.
We painted the ship’s main deck early in the _____ before the sun got too hot.
When you are new to a job, don’t hesistate to ask superiors for their ____ before undertaking a task.
Masters and crew must have a zero _____ of unplanned entry into enclosed spaces.
The bunker barge is expected at noon, we’ll need to be ready beforehand at:
Waxing in fuels _____ filter blockage and combustion problems.
Two ratings are talking. What is the lifeboat made of?
Glass-reinforced plastic.
All team members must maintain a high level of _____ at all times.
The Captain is asking about Christmas dinner for the Russian crew. What problem does the cook have?
He doesn’t have the ingredients.
He doesn’t have enough staff.
The general alarm was sounded and the crew ____.
Vessel personnel must react immediately to any suspected ____ of security.
Hot work must be planned and supervised and crew should be fully aware of the _____ system.
The Master and the Chief Officer are talking. Why will the ratings have to work in heavy weather?
The grab has broken free from its lashings.
The bosun’s stores in the locker were not secured.
The cargo and deck equipment has been destroyed.
What is understood by the term “take the helm”?
Take over the steering of the ship.
Change the place where the lookout is standing.
Take over heaving of a rope.
Take a message to another officer.
Select fro mthe options given the statement that best describes the main duties of an engine room rating who is part of an engine room watch?
Engine room ratings forming part of an engine room watch should assist in efficient and safe watch-keeping routines.
Engine room ratings forming part of an engine room watch sould only clean the engine room floor plates.
Engine room ratings forming part of an engine room watch should verify that the operational parameters of all items of machinery conform to manufacturers instructions.
Engine room ratings forming part of an engine room watch should make the tea for the Engineers.
What is the objective of the merchant navy?
To safely transport goods by sea.
To provide employment for persons who wish to be come seafarers.
To earn money from the shipowner.
To transport and deliver goods as quickly as possible.
Sometimes we had a barbecue on the _____.
Do not be afraid to ask questions if you have _____ about your duties, safe working practices or emergency procedures.
The vessel is owned by a Greek company but flagged in _____.
There was no satellite connection, we were unable to _____.
Two officers are talking. What does the First Officer recommend to the Second Officer?
That he should get some medical advice.
That he shouldn’t eat anything.
That he should eat something.
Do not mix bunkers from two _____ suppliers in the same tanks.
Crewmembers must be _____ for hazardous conditions and be prepared to report them.
Vessel personnel must react immediately to any suspected _____ of security.
The _____ hit hard just as we arrived in port, it was a blizzard.
Once a fire has been contained, smoke boundaries _____ to identify the furthest the team can progress towards a fire in fresh air.
The computer was infected with a _____.
What are the lists called that give the position and task during a lifeboat drill for all persons on board the ship?
Listen and then choose the correct answer.
One of the bulbs has fused.
Get the fire hoses ready.
Because they weren’t stored securely.
Before joining a ship, it is your duty, and that of your employer, to check that you _____ the correct certificates.
The Bosun is instructing the deckhands. What cargo is the vessel carrying on the upper deck?
Any training that is carried out onboard, as part of an approved training programme, must be _____ in a training record book.
Fire-fighting equipment should be _____ and tested to ensure it is in full working order.
It looked like a _____ from this distance, at least these seemed to be pipework on deck.
After the rescue boat was loaded it was _____ to the water by lifting the brake.
It is vital to ensure the correct maintenance of all equipment, according to the manufacturer’s _____, to limit risk of operational failures.
How would you alert others onboard if you saw a person falling overboard?
If I saw a person falling overboard I would shout repeatedly, “Man overboard”.
If I saw a person falling overboard I would run to the Bridge.
If I saw a person falling overboard I would inform the Bosun.
If I saw a person falling overboard I would shout once, “Man overboard”.
The socket and adaptor _____ and led to a fire.
We needed _____ to hold on to the handrail, it was icy.