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Current test contains Seagull CES questions on the subject «TOTS 1A-Ship to Ship Transfer». Those questions can be used for competence verification specialist capable of preventing accidental situations related with transporting safety, or also for self-examination.
«TOTS 1A-Ship to Ship Transfer» subject includes theoretical and practical information about advanced training for work on any type of vessel. The test provides comprehensive training on the procedures and safety protocols involved in all aspects of ship-to-ship transfers. This advanced training equips personnel with the knowledge and skills necessary to handle various cargo types and transfer methods safely and efficiently, regardless of vessel size or type. The curriculum includes theoretical instruction covering international regulations, emergency response plans and risk assessment techniques specific to STS operations. Practical training involves hands-on simulations and drills, replicating real-world scenarios to build competency and confidence in handling potential challenges. Participants learn to utilize specialized equipment, understand communication protocols and manage the complex logistical aspects of ship-to-ship transfers. Successful completion of the test demonstrates a high level of proficiency in safe and effective STS operations, enhancing career prospects in the maritime industry. This course is essential for all seafarers involved in or overseeing ship-to-ship transfer operations, contributing to improved safety and operational efficiency across the global shipping network.
On this site Crew Evaluation System Test on the subject «TOTS 1A-Ship to Ship Transfer» contains 38 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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If two ships are carrying out an STS transfer while underway, what rudder and engine movements should the former manoeuvring ship undertake?
None. Her engine should be stopped and rudder amidships.
Her rudder and engine should be used as requested by the constant heading ship.
Her rudder and engine should conform as closely as possible to the constant heading ship.
The Master of the manoeuvring ship must make such rudder and engine movements as he thinks necessary to maintain the agreed heading and speed.
If two ships are carrying out an STS transfer while underway, who is responsible for keeping a navigational watch?
Either ship, as agreed by the two Masters.
Neither. Both ships must maintain a full deck watch.
Both ships must maintain a full navigational watch.
The ship which is using her engine must maintain a full navigational watch.
The «weather threshold» is the point at which the mooring line loads become unacceptable. What is the effect on the weather threshold if the displacement of the discharging ship is increased?
Increased displacement has no effect on the weather threshold.
The effect of increased displacement depends on many more parameters, and cannot be accurately predicted.
The weather threshold is increased in line with the displacement of the discharging ship.
The weather threshold is reduced due to the extra wind resistance.
The «weather threshold» is the point at which the mooring line loads become unacceptable. What is the effect on the weather threshold of increasing the number of head and stern lines deployed?
Increasing the number of moorings increases the weather threshold.
The effect of increased head and stern lines depends on many more parameters, and cannot be accurately predicted.
The weather threshold is reduced due to the extra rigidity of the mooring system.
Increasing the number of moorings has little or no effect on the weather threshold.
The Berthing Coefficient is used when selecting the fenders to be used in an STS operation. What is the formula used to obtain the Berthing Coefficient?
(2 × displacement ship A × displacement ship B)/(displacement ship A + displacement ship B).
(2 × displacement ship A × displacement ship B)/(displacement ship A × displacement ship B).
(2 × displacement ship A × displacement ship B)/(velocity ship A – velocity ship B).
(2 × velocity ship A × velocity ship B)/(displacement ship A + displacement ship B).
To what extent can STCW or ILO 180 working hour’s requirements be relaxed during STS operations?
They cannot be relaxed. STCW or ILO 180 requirements remain in force.
STCW working hour’s requirements do not apply to STS operations.
Working hour’s requirements can be suspended for personnel actually involved in STS operations.
Working hour’s requirements can be suspended for up to 48 hours during STS operations.
Under what circumstances should helicopter operations be permitted?
In an emergency only.
When permitted by local regulations.
When there is no cargo or bunker transfer, or ballasting into cargo tanks.
When wind speed is less than ten knots.
What action must be taken if STS hoses are found to have been critically damaged while taking them aboard?
They should be withdrawn from use for further inspection or repair.
The Master should Note Protest in case a leak develops from the hose.
The pumping rate should be reduced throughout the transfer.
The pumping rate should be reduced until the hoses are proved not to be leaking.
What action must be taken if a significant leak occurs at the manifold of the receiving ship?
The discharging ship should be requested to reduce the pumping rate.
The STS transfer operation must be suspended until the cause of the leak is eliminated.
The Master of the discharging ship should Note Protest due to the condition of the hose.
The Master of the receiving ship should Note Protest due to the condition of the hose.
What action must be taken if excessive cargo vapours are detected around the manifold of the discharging ship?
Pressure should be reduced on the manifold.
Tests should be undertaken to verify the level of vapour concentration.
The STS transfer operation must be suspended until the problem is resolved.
The Master should Note Protest due to the condition of the hose.
What factors would influence the agreed STS cargo transfer rate?
Hose characteristics, design of the receiving ship’s pipework and vents, and weather conditions which may cause movement in the hoses.
The instructions from the vessel’s technical managers or local authorities.
The temperature and density of the cargo.
Total volume of cargo parcel, and time available within the STS window.
What information is required to be broadcast in an STS Navigational Warning?
The name and call sign, and the position and nature of the navigational hazard.
The name and call sign, the nature of the emergency, the position of the ship, and the assistance required.
The name and flag of the ships involved, location of operations, heading of ships, type of operations, starting time and expected duration and the request for wide berth.
The name, flag and call sign of the ships involved, the type of cargo being transferred, and the request for wide berth.
What is the effect on mooring loads of variations in the wave period, or period of encounter?
The load on the moorings increases as the wave period becomes longer.
The length of the wave period does not affect the load on the moorings.
The mooring load increases as the wave period becomes shorter.
What is the position and function of secondary fenders?
As the smaller fenders, they are positioned along the ship’s side to give additional protection.
Positioned on the constant heading ship, they give protection after the initial contact with the primary fenders.
Positioned on the side of the constant heading ship away from STS operations, they give protection to tugs and workboats etc.
Positioned at the bow and stern, they give protection against accidental contact during berthing operations.
What is the position and function of the primary fenders?
Positioned along the parallel body of the ship, they give maximum mutual protection.
As the largest fender, it is usually positioned to give protection during berthing.
Positioned on the aft of the ship, it is the first fender that the manoeuvring ship makes contact with.
The primary fenders are located at the forward end of the ship, and are used during berthing.
What is the recommended length for the flexible hose string normally used in an STS transfer operation?
Twice the maximum difference in manifold heights.
Approximately 50 metres.
The total of the distances between the two ships’ rails and their manifolds, plus 30 %.
Twice the horizontal difference in the manifold positions.
What language should be used for communications between two ships?
The language will be mutually agreed between the two Masters.
English must be used.
Masters should use phrases from the International Code of Signals.
The language of the local Port State should be used.
What measures can be taken to reduce abrasion damage to the rubber skin of the fender?
Only new fenders in good condition should be used for STS operations.
The closing speed should be kept to a minimum during berthing operations.
They should be fitted with rubber sleeves and tyres.
The two ships should be kept slightly apart with rudder and engine movements.
What navigational lights and shapes must be shown by the smaller of the two ships involved in an STS operation?
The lights and shapes for a vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre.
Normal lights for a vessel underway.
The lights and shapes for a vessel under tow.
The smaller vessel should not show any navigational lights or shapes.
What smoking regulations should be in force during an STS cargo transfer?
It’s at the Master’s discretion.
Strictly no smoking.
Those of the ship’s normal at-sea regulations.
Those similar to a shore terminal.
What speed should the constant heading ship maintain during the STS berthing procedure?
Her minimum steerage way (usually about five knots).
Approximately one knot.
Half ahead.
Sufficient to allow for wind and current.
When mooring wires are used for STS operations, rope tails should be employed. What characteristics should the tails have?
At least 11 metres long, and at least 125 % of the wire’s breaking strength.
Less than 11 metres long, and the same breaking strength as the wire.
The breaking strength must be at least 11 % higher than the wire.
They must float, and be of suitable size for the ship’s mooring equipment.
When should Check List 1 normally be completed?
24 hours before starting the STS operation.
At a convenient time before or during the STS operation.
Seven days before the STS operation.
When the STS operation is being planned.
When should Check List 2 be completed?
Before commencement of the STS operation.
24 hours before starting the STS operation.
As soon as the STS operation starts.
At a convenient time before or during the STS operation.
When should Check List 3 be completed?
As soon as Check List 2 has been completed, and the other ship has been advised.
At a convenient time before or during the STS operation.
Before commencement of cargo transfer operations.
Before commencement of the approach and mooring operations.
When should Check List 4 be completed?
Before commencement of cargo transfer operations.
Before commencement of STS operations.
Before completion of cargo transfer operations.
Before completion of STS operations.
When should Check List 5 be completed?
Before commencement of unmooring operations.
After completion of unmooring operations.
Before commencement of cargo transfer operations.
Before commencement of STS operations.
When should a Navigational Warning be broadcast concerning an STS operation?
After completion of STS operations.
At least 24 hours before the commencement of transfer operations.
If an emergency occurs and immediate assistance is required.
Before commencement of operations, and then regularly according to local requirements.
When should the Ship/Shore Safety Checklist be completed?
It should be fully completed before starting cargo operations.
It need not be completed as it is only for use with cargo operations at shore terminals.
It should be completed during the planning stage.
It should be fully completed before finishing cargo operations.
Which STS check lists must be completed by each ship after completion of cargo transfer operations, and before unmooring?
All Check Lists 3 to 5.
Check Lists 3 to 5, depending on the circumstances.
Check List 5.
No check lists required after completion of cargo transfer.
Which STS check lists must be completed by each ship before commencement of cargo transfer operations?
Check Lists 2, 3 and 4.
All Check Lists 1 to 5.
Check Lists 1 and 2.
Check Lists 1 to 5, as required by the circumstances.
Which ship should complete the Ship/Shore Safety Checklist?
Both ships.
Neither ship.
The discharging ship.
The receiving ship.
Which two parties would normally exchange Check List 1?
The operator/charterer of each ship and the STS organiser.
The Master of each ship and his own operator/charterer.
The Master of each ship and the organiser.
The Masters of the two ships.
Who can abort the operation if an emergency arises during an STS berthing procedure?
Only the STS Superintendent.
The Master of the constant heading ship.
The Master of either ship, or the STS Superintendent.
The Master of the manoeuvring ship.
Who should advise the Master that Check List 1 has been satisfactorily completed?
The operator/charterer of each ship.
The coastguard.
The Master of the other ship.
The Port State Authority.
Who should initiate changes of heading during the STS berthing procedure?
Changes of course may be requested by the manoeuvring ship, and followed by the constant heading ship.
Each ship must be manoeuvred as her Master sees fit.
No changes of heading should be undertaken once the berthing manoeuvre has started.
The constant heading ship will make any changes her Master considers necessary. The manoeuvring ship will then conform to these.
Who should normally complete and sign Check List 3?
A Company representative.
The Master or the Chief Officer.
The Chief Engineer.
The STS Superintendent.
Why is it recommended that the diameter of fenders used in an STS operation should be less than half the freeboard of the smallest ship?
In order to prevent the fender from accidentally boarding the ship during rough weather.
In order to ensure that the distance between the two ships is not excessive.
In order to reduce the drag of the fenders on the manoeuvring ship.
So that the fenders can be more easily handled by rigging crews.
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