It looked like a _____ from this distance, at least these seemed to be pipework on deck.
Vessel personnel must react immediately to any suspected ____ of security.
There was no satellite connection, we were unable to _____.
Two crewmembers are talking about an injury. How did the man cut himself?
What is the correct name of the equipment shown in the illustraion?
Our next chance to inspect the hull would be in:
After the rescue boat was loaded it was _____ to the water by lifting the brake.
The general alarm was sounded and the crew ____.
Pilots provide a vital service to seafarers by assisting with the safe navigation of vessels at the _____ stages of the voyage.
Listen and then choose the correct answer.
Because we need to pick up some spare parts in port.
A minor one a few years ago entering the port.
I think it was that new rating.
He’s with the Chief Officer at the moment.
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.
What action should be taken by the engine room rating if a piece of machinery is not functioning properly?
If machinery does not function properly the duty Engineer should be informed immediately so that plans for further action can be made.
If machinery does not function properly, the Chief Engineer should be called out immediately.
If machinery does not function properly, it should be stopped and serviced immediately.
If machinery does not function properly it should be immediately stopped every time.
One of the _____ pieces of equipment in a ship’s firefighting locker is the BA Control Board.
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.
The increasing size of vessels _____ restricted waterways is leading to reduced margins of operational safety.
_____ from any agreed procedure can render an operation unsafe.
Listen and then choose the correct answer.
One of the bulbs has fused.
Get the fire hoses ready.
Because they weren’t stored securely.
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.
Basic safety familiarisation will enable you to take immediate action upon _____ an accident or other medical emergency.
Before joining a ship, it is your duty, and that of your employer, to check that you _____ the correct certificates.
Any _____ either on board or ashore should be immediately reported by the duty watch to the Chief Officer.
Once a fire has been contained, smoke boundaries _____ to identify the furthest the team can progress towards a fire in fresh air.
The _____ was getting worse, a cyclone was forming.
The rigging of pilot ladders should be _____ under the supervision of a responsible officer.
Excessive amounts of grease do not ensure that wire ropes are _____ corrosion and may in fact hide corrosion deficiencies.
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.
Two ratings are talking. What is the lifeboat made of?
Glass-reinforced plastic.
Crew members, of all ranks, should feel empowered _____ inappropriate decisions.
The socket and adaptor _____ and let to a fire.
Fire-fighting equipment should be _____ and tested to ensure it is in full working order.
After the rescue boat was loaded it was _____ to the water by lifting the brake.
Sometimes we had a barbecue on the _____.
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.
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”.
Under the STCW Convention, all officers in charge of a watch must have a good _____ of spoken and written English.
Crewmembers must be _____ for hazardous conditions and be prepared to report them.
MARPOL: The International Convention for the _____ of Pollution from Ships.
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.
The ship’s engineers decided to carry out a _____ to locate any leaks.
The crew must be thoroughly _____ on proper garbage collection, segregation, storage and disposal procedures.
Ballast is intended to provide _____.
We needed _____ to hold on to the handrail, it was icy.
The Bosun is instructing the deckhands. What cargo is the vessel carrying on the upper deck?
Waxing in fuels _____ filter blockage and combustion problems.
When you are new to a job, don’t hesistate to ask superiors for their ____ before undertaking a task.
The person assigned to keep _____ should not attend to any other duties during the period of hot work.
“Go to the port bow and check the clearance”, the Master ordered. So we went _____.
Drills and contingency plans are needed to better prepare crews to _____ propulsion failures.
Marine engineers are _____ the operation and maintenance of the vessel’s engines, as well as the electrical and electronic equipment.
The _____ was getting worse, a cyclone was forming.
The bosun, who was in charge of the operation, _____ the cargo net to the launch.
Do not be afraid to ask questions if you have _____ about your duites, safe working practices or emergency procedures.
We painted the ship’s main deck early in the _____ before the sun got too hot.
It is recommended that every prospective seafarer should, before being employed in a sea-going ship, receive proper training in personal survival techniques. In respect of such training general recommendations are made. Two whom should training in personal survival techniques be given?
Do not be afraid to ask questions if you have _____ about your duties, safe working practices or emergency procedures.
Crew members assigned to the engine room must be alert and prepared for risks _____ hot spots.
Masters and crew must have a zero _____ of unplanned entry into enclosed spaces.
The _____ hit hard just as we arrived in port, it was a blizzard.
The Master and Chief Officer are talking on the bridge. Which part of the world does the Master dislike sailing in?
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.
No sudden or unusual ship movements _____ at the time of the accident.
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.
The bunker barge is expected at noon, we’ll need to be ready beforehand at:
Replacing or repairing equipment without reference to technical documentation _____ a high risk.
All team members must maintain a high level of _____ at all times.
Understand where the risk of an eye injury exists and _____ suitable protection to prevent such injury.
What does the word “pirates” mean?
Pirates are persons who attempt to board and take over a ship at sea.
Pirates are official people who board the ship while in port.
Pirates are special cargo lashings on container ships.
Pirates are another word for helmsmen.
Three crew members _____ the rescue boat.
What are the lists called that give the position and task during a lifeboat drill for all persons on board the ship?
Any training that is carried out onboard, as part of an approved training programme, must be _____ in a training record book.
Is it always possible to use the word “ship” instead of the word “boat”?
Normally a small vessel is called a “boat” rather than a “ship”, otherwise it is not normal.
A large vessel is always called a “ship” and never a “boat”.
Either can be used anytime.
A boat can only be used for vessels under 50 metres in length.
Two seafarers are talking on the deck. What did the seafarer see in the ocean?
A broken-up cargo vessel.
STCW. The International Convention on ____ of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping.
Under the STCW Convention, all officers in charge of a watch must have a good _____ of spoken and written English.
The problem of piracy is _____ differently by companies depending on the type of ship and its trading routes.
It is important _____ on board the originals of all your certificates and endorsements.
The Bosun _____ the access hatch of the tank to start ventilating it with air.