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Crew Evaluation CBT Test Online on TOTS 1B-Emergencies, Drills and Fire Fighting (CD-7028)

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Welcome to the website where you can pass online the CES CBT CD-7028 test on the subject «TOTS 1B-Emergencies, Drills and Fire Fighting». Practice like this will help you as a marine specialist improve your knowledge with the help of online studying and appraisal practice. CES based on practical information and marine specialists experience.

CES tests developed for evaluating seaman basic knowledge by Seagull Company (rebranded as «OTG»), is an evaluating online-tool, used for revealing any professional preparation needed in specific fields of knowledge, defined by STCW.

CES tests have proven themselves as good tools for the selection and recruitment process, as well as advancing the level of knowledge of the current officers and crew. Ocean Technologies Group use various subjects for question creation, which includes:

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  • Marine engineering;
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Current test contains Seagull CES questions on the subject «TOTS 1B-Emergencies, Drills and Fire Fighting». Those questions can be used for competence verification specialist capable of preventing accidental situations related with transporting safety, or also for self-examination.

«TOTS 1B-Emergencies, Drills and Fire Fighting» subject includes theoretical and practical information about advanced training for work on any type of vessel. The course delivers in-depth knowledge of electrical and electronic systems found aboard various types of vessels. The test provides comprehensive training for maritime professionals to effectively handle emergency situations on various types of vessels. It encompasses knowledge and skills essential for managing emergencies, conducting drills and executing fire-fighting operations. Participants will learn about the different types of emergencies that can occur at sea, including fire outbreaks, flooding and equipment failures. The curriculum includes detailed instruction on emergency response procedures, evacuation protocols and the use of fire-fighting equipment and systems aboard ships. Practical exercises and simulations are integral to the course, allowing participants to apply their knowledge in realistic scenarios and develop quick, decisive responses. The program also covers regulatory standards and best practices to ensure compliance with international maritime safety regulations. Emphasis is placed on teamwork, communication and leadership during emergency situations to maintain order and safety on board. By the end of the course, sailors will be well-prepared to lead and participate in emergency drills, manage real-life incidents and ensure the safety of the vessel and its crew.

On this site Crew Evaluation System Test on the subject «TOTS 1B-Emergencies, Drills and Fire Fighting» contains 59 questions you need to answer with no possibility to go back to previous question. Therefore, we recommend carefully reading each question and making decision with no hurry. In case you have some difficulty answering, you have also possibility to request a hint.

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A few drops of oil spill into the water but no traces are visible anymore. Is it still necessary to report the incident?
The incident shall be reported regardless of the size of the incident.
It’s advisable to ignore the incident to prevent legal issues arising, especially if there are few witnesses.
Since no traces of oil are visible there is no need to report it.
Wait and watch to see what the reaction is, and then decide accordingly.
Can the SMPEP and SOPEP be combined into one manual?
No. The SMPEP is a dry cargo ship contingency plan while the SOPEP is for tankers.
No. The SMPEP is for a particular cargo while the SOPEP is a general plan.
No. They address different regulations so cannot be combined.
Yes. Since the requirements are similar, they can be combined into one plan.
Does the paint locker require a fixed fire fighting installation?
A portable installation is acceptable if within easy reach.
Yes, a fixed system is mandatory.
It is only important to be able to quickly access some type of extinguishing system.
The regulations require a portable extinguisher in the locker.
How can the fire stations and lockers be identified on board?
By following the crew reporting to their stations when the emergency alarm sounds.
It is the duty of the ship’s Safety Officer to show the crew where the specific locations are.
Because they are marked with internationally recognised IMO signs.
One can check the general arrangement plan and search for the lockers/stations when necessary.
How is it possible to ensure thermal stresses do not affect the compressor when the BA set air bottles are filled?
By maintaining adequate lubrication at all times.
By making sure overheating does not take place during operation.
By making sure the compressor is located in a well ventilated place.
All the answers are correct.
How is the SMPEP different from a SOPEP?
It is the contingency plan for ships carrying Noxious Liquid Substances.
Different Flag Administrations use different terminology for the same plan.
It is the same plan, only called by different names based on the individual company.
SMPEP deals with Oil Pollution only.
How many foam applicators must a fixed foam extinguishing system have on deck?
A minimum of 4.
10 in total.
A minimum of 2.
At least 4 on each side.
If a man falls overboard, what type of message should be sent to alert the ships in the vicinity?
PAN – PAN.
MAYDAY.
NONE.
SECURITE.
In the event of a collision what are the duties to the other vessel?
If oil has been spilt the Master should take down details and try to avoid becoming involved in a pollution incident.
Issue a notice of arrest to the other ship on behalf of the Company.
Render assistance without jeopardising the safety of your own personnel and vessel.
Since it is a collision incident, the Master should take details before continuing with the voyage.
Is high expansion foam suitable to fight a fire on deck?
It depends on the expansion ratio of the foam.
It is unsuitable for use in open areas in outside locations as it is easily dispersed in light winds.
It is better to use water jets to clear the deck of the combustible substance.
It is suitable since it gives a larger coverage area on deck.
Is it mandatory to have a fire blanket in the galley?
Yes, it is mandatory as stated by SOLAS.
It depends how committed the ship manager is to safety.
It is up to the chief cook to decide.
The Port State Control insists on having one in the galley.
Is uncontrolled venting an allowed practice while loading cargo?
Yes. If the wind speed is good there is no problem with uncontrolled venting.
Yes. It is not a problem since so many precautions have already been taken.
Yes. Uncontrolled venting is unavoidable due to the vapour pressure while loading.
No. Venting of tanks should be only through mast risers in a controlled fashion.
The ship suffers a collision. The bridge waste paper basket contains some small pieces of paper with scribbled notes on. What should the Master do?
It might be an idea to falsify the scribbled notes after the collision so you will not be held responsible.
There is already so much evidence available that it’s not necessary to keep these small pieces of paper.
Collect these pieces of paper and keep them as a record, as they may contain relevant information.
Treat them as waste and ignore them as they have already been thrown away.
What actions should be initiated by the damage control team after a grounding?
They should check the watertight integrity of the compartments in contact.
They should sound all compartments, sound around the ship and check the nature of the seabed.
They should visually inspect the ship and check the draft/trim/list.
All the answers are correct.
What are SOPEP/VRP/SMPEP/PCSOPEP?
Oil Spill Contingency plans based on different regulations.
Different plans as required by different nations of the world.
Manuals required by the ISO 9001 standards.
Manuals segregated by the company for ease of use.
What are the different types of foam extinguishing media that may be found on board?
High Expansion Foam only.
High expansion, medium expansion and/or low expansion foam.
Low Expansion Foam only.
Medium Expansion Foam only.
What details of the main and emergency fire pumps are described on the Fire Control Plan?
Only the location of the fire pumps are marked.
The capacity of the pumps are clearly indicated.
The identity of the makers and model number is included.
There is no such requirement for details.
What information is available on the ship’s Fire Control Plan?
The location of all portable fire-fighting equipment on board.
The location of all Safety Equipment (LSA & FFA) on board.
The firefighting arrangements and location of all firefighting equipment on board.
The location of the Fixed fire fighting system fitted on board.
What is the first action that must be taken in the case of a hose burst, pipe work fracture or cargo overflow?
Quickly repair the leakage and keep operations going to prevent the ship from being delayed.
Sound the alarm, inform the Master and wait for his instructions.
Stop all operations and wait for the Coast Guard and terminal people to arrive.
All operations must be immediately stopped and the alarm sounded.
What is the first reporting requirement in the event of a toxic liquid release at anchor?
The incident should be reported to the nearest Coastal State in detail without delay.
If the effect is not visible on the surface of the water there is no need to report the incident.
The agent should be informed immediately and he will take necessary action.
The ship’s staff must first check with the ship’s managers before taking action.
What is the importance of a running hours log on the BA set air bottle filling compressor?
It ensures the crew on board are doing their job by looking at the running hours log.
It indicates when a new compressor needs to be ordered.
To ensure periodical maintenance is carried out as required by the manufacturer.
The running hour’s log is maintained as the company periodically requests to see it.
What is the importance of operating instructions posted at local positions for fire-fighting equipment?
Ease of operation when it’s necessary to use the equipment in an emergency.
Instructions are provided because training standards are not uniform globally.
It helps with the problem of language barriers between different nationalities.
It is instructed by the Master as part of normal standard procedures.
What is the minimum frequency (for the majority of vessels) for an abandon ship drill and a fire drill for the crew, according to SOLAS Chapter III?
There shall be at least one abandon ship drill and one fire drill every month.
The frequency of the drill is left to the discretion of the Master.
There shall be at least one abandon ship drill and one fire drill every three months.
There shall be at least one drill every week while the ship is at sea.
What is the minimum required service duration of an EEBD?
10 minutes.
12 minutes.
15 minutes.
20 minutes.
What is the order of priority when dealing with contingencies?
Safety and protection of the environment.
Safety of property and cargo.
Safety of life, the environment and then property.
Safety of the ship and the environment.
What is the purpose of a Safety Meeting on board?
To discuss operational problems and the maintenance programme.
To review safety matters and improve the Safety Management System.
To ensure the paperwork, as required by ISM, is completed.
To receive and review crew complaints with regard to crew matters.
What is the requirement for galleys that have deep-fat cooking equipment?
There must be an automatic shut off of electrical power when the fire extinguishing system is activated.
There should be clear instructions for crew concerning manual operation of the system.
They shall be fitted with an automatic or manual fire extinguishing system.
All the answers are correct.
What is the requirement for manually operated call points on a fixed fire detection and alarm system?
In case the automatic system fails then the manual call point is to be used.
They shall be capable of immediate operation at all times.
Manual operation can only be overidden by the automatic system from the bridge.
No manually operated call points are required since the system is fixed.
What kind of fire alarm detectors are used on a ship?
A smoke detection system.
Flame sensors.
They can be smoke detectors, heat detectors, flame sensors or any combination of the three.
Heat detectors.
What kind of fixed fire-fighting installations may be fitted for the cargo pump room?
It should be fitted with a system suitable for machinery spaces of category A.
Pump rooms must be fitted with a gas fire extinguishing system only.
Pump rooms should be fitted with a fixed high expansion foam extinguishing system only.
The type of system is based on the type of cargo the ship is carrying.
What kind of fixed fire-fighting installations may be fitted for the machinery spaces?
A fixed high pressure water spraying system.
Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing system.
Fixed High Expansion Foam system.
Any of the types mentioned.
What kind of galley equipment must be fitted with an automatic or manual fire fighting system?
Electrical equipment.
Galley ovens.
Galley stove hotplates.
Deep fat cooking equipment.
What must be covered in the familiarisation of the fixed fire-fighting system on the cargo deck area?
The fire-fighting medium storage area.
The location and operation of the fixed fire extinguishing system.
The remote and local activation points and procedures.
All the answers are correct.
What should the Officer on Watch do in the event of a «Man Overboard»?
Call the Chief officer.
Inform The Master and wait for his arrival.
Raise the alarm and turn the ship towards the side of the man overboard.
Turn the ship away from the side of the man overboard.
What should you do if the ship spills oil into the water in a port and you are contacted by the Media?
Be courteous, state facts and suggest the reporter contacts the company, and do not commit yourself on any issues you are not sure about.
Blame the other parties and deny any wrongdoing by you or the ship.
Don’t be afraid to be direct and explain to them the difficulties of life on board and working with companies.
If they become aggressive, treat aggression with aggression and ask the crew to physically remove them.
What size of tanker must be fitted with a fixed deck fire-extinguishing system?
All tankers must be fitted with a fixed system.
Tankers of 5 000 tonnes deadweight and upwards.
Tankers of 20 000 tonnes deadweight and upwards.
Tankers of 50 000 tonnes deadweight and upwards.
What would be the immediate action taken in the event of a bunker spill?
Stop operations and work out a solution to cover up in collusion with the barge.
Stop operations, check if anyone has noticed and then take any necessary action.
Stop operations, investigate the occurrence and inform based on the quantity of the spill.
Stop all transfer operations, inform, sound the alarm and initiate Emergency response.
What would be the required action if a steering gear failure takes place in a busy shipping lane?
All the answers are correct.
Alert the VTS station and check if it’s possible to anchor.
SECURITE call to other ships in the vicinity so they can take evasive action.
Switch to emergency steering and reduce speed.
When should a new crew member undergo on-board safety familiarization?
As soon as practicable upon joining the vessel.
No later than one month after joining the ship.
No later than two months after joining the ship.
The training schedule is subject to the time available between operations.
When would you use the Emergency Response Service of the Class Society?
It is useful for any emergency situation on board where Class is affected.
For damage stability and longitudinal strength calculations after a casualty.
They are called in for support if the ship is involved in a pollution incident.
They are contacted if the ship has an accidental release of cargo in USA waters.
Where are the operating instructions for the emergency fire pump located?
Adjacent to the international ship/shore connection for use by the shore fire services.
In a clear, visible place near the emergency fire pump.
On the bulkhead next to the ship’s fire plan.
On the ship’s bridge and the Engine Control Room.
Where can the fixed fire fighting installation be located?
It can be located in a room behind the fwd collision bulkhead, used for no other purpose.
It can be located inside protected space.
It can be located no more than one deck below open deck and directly accessible from open deck.
All three answers are correct.
Where can you find the action to be taken and procedures to follow in an emergency?
In the Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan.
In SOLAS.
In the International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals.
In the Shipboard Safety Manual.
Where is the fire alarm control panel located?
At the general muster point.
In the Emergency headquarters.
In the Engine Control Room.
On the ship’s navigating bridge.
Where shall the isolating valve on the fire main be fitted?
It shall be fitted in an easily accessible and tenable position outside the machinery space.
It can be fitted anywhere as long as it serves the purpose of isolating the section of fire main for machinery space.
It shall be fitted anywhere on open deck spaces; the ship’s main deck being the most appropriate.
It shall be fitted in the accommodation as the crew are always available in that area.
Where should the main control station of the deck fixed foam fire fighting system be installed?
Inside the accommodation so that it is accessible and operable in event of fire.
Inside the cargo pump room since all cargo operations are controlled from there.
Outside the cargo area, adjacent to the accommodation, readily accessible and operable in event of fire.
On one of the superstructure decks in an easily accessible location for use in event of fire.
Where would you find details of the fire dampers, fire flaps and ventilation on board the ship?
In the Fire Control Plan.
In the ship’s Airconditioning Plan.
In the ship’s Emergency Action Plan.
In the ship’s General Arrangement Plan.
Which of the following elements should generally be included in a fire drill?
Checking of the fireman’s outfits, personal rescue equipment and communications equipment.
Checking the operation of watertight doors, fire doors, fire dampers and main inlets and outlets of ventilation systems in the drill area.
The starting of a fire pump, using at least two jets of water.
All of these answers.
Who is the person identified in the Vessel Response Plan who acts on behalf of the Owner for oil spill response in USA?
A Qualified Individual.
A designated person ashore.
An authorised person.
The owner’s representative.
Why are Vessel Management Meetings held?
To promote effective team-working, planning, clarity on tasks, execution and monitoring of jobs.
The Management level staff are required by the regulations to hold these meetings.
To comply with the Company Auditors who periodically check to make sure the meetings have been carried out.
To provide an opportunity for the vessel management team to discuss the issues raised at the HSE meetings.
Why are environmental issues discussed during HSE or environmental team meetings?
To raise awareness among the crew on issues that affects the environment and promotes pollution prevention.
Because there are so many rigid regulations to comply with.
For financial reasons as the commercial viability of ship may be affected.
To discuss tactics in the eventuality of an incident involving environmental activists such as Greenpeace.
Why are proper records required to be maintained for routine tests, checks and maintenance of fire-fighting equipment?
For ease of reference and to allow proper and effective planning of testing and maintenance. Also plans and records must be available for inspection when required by the Administration.
Because the company auditors can ask for all records of inspections.
Because the Port State Control is likely to detain the ship if records are unavailable.
Because the quality system requires records to be maintained to provide evidence.
Why do dry powder installations require periodical checking?
Dry powder evaporates and disappears over time.
Other extinguishing media are more stable.
Solidification of the compound can occur on board over a period of time.
The powder tends to change colour and loose effectiveness.
Why do foam compounds after an initial 3 year period have to be tested annually?
Because deterioration of the foam can reduce its properties.
Because it is a Flag requirement.
Because the foam compounds are likely to deteriorate over time.
All the answers.
Why do tankers require isolation valves to be fitted in the fire main at the poop front and on the tank deck at intervals of no more than 40 metres?
To preserve the integrity of the fire main system in case of fire or explosion.
Because additional isolation valves help to provide quick access.
Because deck fire fighting becomes easier when different sections of fire main can be isolated.
Because it makes it easier to renew damaged sections of the fire main while the fire pump is running.
Why does the ship require an International Shore Connection?
It is a requirement of tanker terminals and a practice in the «wet» trade.
It is called by that name since the ship trades in International waters.
It is used only in the drydock to keep the fire main pressurised since the ship’s pumps are off.
To provide a standardised connection between the ship’s fire main and shore systems which may have different couplings.
Why is a fire control plan stored in a prominently marked weathertight enclosure outside the deckhouse?
It is to assist shore side fire-fighting personnel in an emergency.
It is kept outside in case of an accommodation fire on board.
It is kept there because the Port State Control Inspector will look for it.
It is stored so that crew can access the information during a drill on deck.
Why is it important to follow a drill with a debriefing session?
To review and discuss the lessons learnt and continually improve.
It is a requirement of the Company Safety Policy.
To advise the crew about their faults and assign blame to individuals.
To motivate crew and make good use of any remaining time left over from the drill.
You have a small bunker spill in port. All notifications are done and the cleanup is completed. What do you do concerning the record collection?
Forget the records and hope the estimated spilt quantity will be relatively accurate.
Leave matters to the local agent and feel relieved that the emergency is over.
Leave the record collection to the company who are not on site.
Obtain calculations of relative quantities on board, in the pipelines and in the barge.

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