CES CBT Online Test for Vessel Inspection and CMID

Welcome to the website where you can pass online the CES CBT CD-0311 test on the subject «Vessel inspection and CMID». 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:

Crowd and Crisis Management;
Integrated Navigation System (INS);
Ballast water management;
Handling and Stowage;
Vessel operation management and safety;
Marine engineering;
Maintenance and repair, etc.

Current test contains Seagull CES questions on the subject «Vessel inspection and CMID». Those questions can be used for competence verification specialist capable of preventing accidental situations related with transporting safety, or also for self-examination.

«Vessel inspection and CMID» subject includes theoretical and practical information about advanced training for work on any type of vessel. The test covers a wide range of topics, including hull inspection techniques, cargo operations safety and the use of specialized equipment like ultrasonic thickness gauges. Participants will gain a deep understanding of the Common Marine Inspection Document (CMID) scheme, which is a standardized format for vessel inspections used globally. Practical exercises and simulations will allow trainees to apply their knowledge in realistic scenarios, ensuring they are well-prepared for real-world vessel inspections. Successful completion of the training program will equip individuals with the skills and expertise needed to conduct thorough and efficient vessel inspections, contributing to maritime safety and regulatory compliance. This advanced training is beneficial for marine surveyors, ship superintendents and other professionals involved in the maritime industry who are responsible for ensuring the safety and seaworthiness of vessels.

On this site Crew Evaluation System Test on the subject «Vessel inspection and CMID» contains 27 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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Are there any consequences following a poor CMID inspection?

No, as it is only one person’s opinion.

No, as remedial actions will be taken.

Yes, as the vessel may be unsafe.

Yes, as port state inspectors would be informed.

At the end of a CMID vessel inspection, what should the inspector do before they leave a vessel?

Instruct the master about the work needed.

Give verbal feedback to the master and crew.

Issue a paper copy of the full report to the vessel.

Telephone the company owning or managing the vessel to report on it.

At the start of a CMID vessel inspection, what will the inspector often check first?

Any observations from the last CMID inspection.

Any areas reported by the chief officer as being doubtful.

The deck area on a vessel.

The engine room and machinery space on a vessel.

Choose ONE option that best completes the following statement. The International Marine Contractors Association supports the interests of:

… offshore, drilling and oil companies.

… offshore, marine and underwater engineering companies.

… oil and gas exploration and processing companies.

… organisations such as IMO and the MCA.

How long should a typical CMID inspection last?

One working day.

Five working days.

One hour.

Six hours.

How many numbered sections are there in a full CMID report?

15.

18.

20.

22.

How often should an offshore vessel be inspected using CMID?

Once a year.

Every second year.

Every six months.

Once every five years.

Select ONE answer to correctly complete the following statement. Lifting equipment on an offshore vessel…

… should be managed properly.

… is not part of a CMID vessel inspection.

… is the responsibility of the vessel charterer.

… should be tested once a year by an external organisation.

Select ONE answer to correctly complete the following statement. The CMID common inspection document…

… is not used or accepted in the offshore sector.

… is only fit for use at a basic level.

… is used and accepted in the offshore sector.

… was developed by academics and hence is not always practical.

Select ONE answer to correctly complete the following statement. The CMID inspection…

… should be seen by the crew as a helpful process.

… is a waste of time as it does not check everything.

… should be completed as quickly as possible.

… should be seen as inconvenient but necessary.

Select one answer to correctly complete the following statement. Before a CMID inspection on a well run vessel…

… help will be needed from shore workers to clean the vessel.

… the vessel will have to stop operations.

… there should not be many extra preparations.

… there will be a lot of work to get the vessel to an acceptable standard.

Select the ONE answer that best completes the following statement: Sometimes on a vessel, areas listed on the standard CMID reporting form…

… cannot be inspected as they do not exist.

… are only found on diving vessels.

… do not reflect on a vessel’s management.

… should not have to be inspected.

Select the ONE answer that correctly completes the following statement. Before a CMID inspection, a vessel’s owners or managers…

… need to arrange timings with the inspection company.

… need to detail the items to be inspected with the inspection company.

… should employ crew specifically for the inspection period.

… should have a pre-inspection check by an independent company.

Select the ONE best answer to correctly complete the following statement. High priority findings during a CMID inspection…

… have to be passed on to the company owning or managing a vessel.

… need to be addressed within three months of the inspection.

… will be passed on to the vessel charterer.

… need to be addressed immediately by the crew.

What categories can be used for CMID inspection observations?

High, medium and low priority.

A scale from one to five.

Acceptable or unacceptable.

Complies with, or does not comply with, inspection criteria.

What is contained in e-CMID?

e-CMID is the electronic version of an inspection report.

e-CMID is a database of previous OVID inspections.

e-CMID is a more basic version of the full CMID.

e-CMID is a set of instructions to inspectors.

What is the biggest advantage of CMID inspection to a vessel’s crew?

The CMID inspectors are easily satisfied.

The inspection itself is much easier to undertake.

There is a reduction in the number of inspections.

The vessel’s crew are not involved with the inspection.

What is the biggest advantage of a CMID inspection, compared to relying only on the judgment of a single inspector?

CMID criteria mean there is less subjectivity in the process.

IMCA state a minimum time for the inspection.

Inspectors do not need to understand anything about vessel operations.

The CMID document covers all vessel types.

What is the main purpose of an offshore vessel inspection using CMID?

To confirm that a vessel is fit for purpose.

To check up on a vessel’s crew.

To investigate areas needing work done.

To satisfy elements of the ISM code.

What should be done with the CMID inspection report when the inspection is finished?

It should be sent to the company.

It should be stored away on the vessel’s office book shelf.

It should be stored away until the next inspection.

It should be kept onboard as a living, working document.

What should the crew do if there are known defects on a vessel during a CMID inspection?

Tell the inspector, mentioning possible corrective actions.

Hide them from the inspector so that there are no defects in the report.

Highlight the defect and complain about the company or owner.

Say nothing unless the inspector finds them.

What types of vessels are subject to CMID inspections?

Offshore vessels.

Floating drill rigs.

Jack-up rigs and platforms.

Offshore shuttle tankers.

Which one of these should be arranged with an inspection company before a CMID inspection?

If the inspector needs a cabin on the vessel.

The name of the inspector who will undertake the inspection.

Time, duration, documents and personnel available.

The type and level of detailed to be surveyed.

Which organisation produces the Common Marine Inspection Document used for vessel inspection?

The International Marine Contractors Association.

The International Consultative Organisation.

The International Marine Safety Forum.

The International Maritime Organisation.

Who should undertake a CMID pre-inspection check?

The management team on a vessel.

A specialised inspection company.

Nobody. A pre-inspection check is not necessary.

The company that will undertake the full inspection.

Why is a CMID inspection report important to a vessel master and crew?

The report is a guide to the ability of the vessel’s master and crew.

Because crew will be dismissed if it is poor.

Because the yearly bonus is related to it.

The report is only a guide if the company owning the vessel is good.

Why should an offshore vessel inspection be based on the CMID?

To ensure that the inspection is the same for all similar vessels.

To ensure that the inspection can be done quickly.

To ensure that the inspection is done every five years.

To ensure that the inspection regime can be varied.