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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.
Version: 6.0.
Test type: STCW.
Department: Deck.
Level: Support.
Subject: Anchor Handling.
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 «Anchor Handling». Those questions can be used for competence verification specialist capable of preventing accidental situations related with transporting safety, or also for self-examination.
«Support – Anchor Handling» subject includes theoretical and practical information about advanced training for work on any type of vessel. In deck support and anchor handling, sailors deploy, retrieve, and secure anchors, managing the anchor chains and cables. They operate winches and other equipment to ensure safe anchoring procedures. Additionally, they maintain and inspect the anchoring gear to ensure it is in proper working condition.
On this site Crew Evaluation System Test on the subject «Deck, Support, Anchor Handling» contains 63 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.
The test includes three modes. In the Training mode, you go through 60 questions with the option to take a hint, while in the Exam mode, this option is not available. We have also developed another mode – Wild, where you can answer all the questions available in the test at once. Enjoy!
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How is a rig anchor placed in position on the sea floor by an anchor handling?
It is lowered using a pennant wire.
It is lowered using a crane.
It is lowered on the anchor chain.
It is allowed to free fall over the stern roller.
To prevent inadvertent leaks, bunker manifold not in use should:
Have blank flanges fitted with gaskets and tightened with all bolts in place.
Have blank flanges fitted and tightened with some bolts in place.
Have blank flanges fitted and tightened with all bolts in place.
Have blank flanges fitted with gaskets and tightened with some bolts in place.
What do you understand by: Bitter end?
Bitter end means: the end link of an anchor cable that is secured within the chain locker.
Bitter end means: to the very last moment.
Bitter end means: the toggled end of a lifeboat painter.
Bitter end means: a foul taste at the end of a meal.
Why should a locking pin be placed in a Karm fork when a wire is held?
To stop other wires fouling the stopper.
So the wire is retained.
To stop the Karm fork dropping.
To limit the possible tension on the Karm fork.
When mustered to an abandon ship drill, what is the first thing you do when entering the muster station?
Wait for orders.
Put on a life jacket.
Report your presence.
Wait for the order to put on your life jacket.
What precautions must be taken before entering an enclosed space?
Space thoroughly ventilated, Oxygen and gas readings taken, communication set up, permit to work completed, Crewmember standing by, with rescue gear.
Rescue harness in place, Oxygen level measured, communications set up, crewmember in vicinity.
Gas readings taken, and when deemed to be all right, personnel issued with rescue harnesses.
Space thoroughly ventilated, crew members issued with personal gas meters, crew member standing by, communications set up, permit to work issued.
Which one of the listed requirements regarding life-jackets corresponds to present SOLAS regulations? A life-jacket shall be so constructed that:
It allows the wearer to jump from height of at least 4,5 m into the water without injury and without damaging the life-jacket.
It can be correctly donned within 3 minutes without assistance.
It allows the wearer to jump from any height without injury and without damaging the life-jacket.
It gives a long term thermal protection.
What is the output shown on the “Rate of Turn” indicator fitted on the bridge?
The Rate of Turn indicator displays the rate the ship is swinging in degrees per minute.
The Rate of Turn display shows the turning speed the vessel is swinging in degrees per second.
The Rate of Turn indicator shows the rudder angle applied by the helmsman to turn the ship.
The Rate of Turn indicator shows the changing angle of the vessel from the meridian.
The grabline of a lifebuoy has a length of:
4 times the outer diameter of the lifebuoy.
3 times the outer diameter of the lifebuoy.
5 times the outer diameter of the lifebuoy.
2 times the outer diameter of the lifebuoy.
Which part of the fresh water quantity provided for each person the liferaft is permitted to accommodate may be replaced by a de-salting apparatus?
0,5 l if the de-salting apparatus is capable of producing this quantity in 1 day.
0,25 l if the de-salting apparatus is capable of producing this quantity in 2 day.
0,5 l if the de-salting apparatus is capable of producing this quantity in 2 day.
0,25 l if the de-salting apparatus is capable of producing this quantity in 1 day.
Which letter in the figure shows a set of “BITTS”?
Given by D on the figure.
Given by A on the figure.
Given by B on the figure.
Given by C on the figure.
To prevent a load swinging when lifted by a crane, you should use:
Guide or tag lines, tended from a safe location.
Short, jerky movements on the ship’s controls.
Personnel underneath the load, holding onto it and restricting its movement.
A cargo net.
Which option correctly completes the following statement? When working on deck during an anchor handling operation:
Full protective equipment should always be worn.
Dress as advised by the vessel master.
Wear clothing to suit the air temperature, hence stay comfortable.
Only wear a safety hat and eye protection if under the rig.
On an anchor handler when towing, why does bad weather make the after deck more dangerous?
Because the tow wire can slide across the deck.
Because more tow wire is paid out.
Because the vessel is forced to slow down.
Because the deck is always wet.
When keeping a lookout, what would be the correct understanding of the question: What is the aspect of the other ship?
The question is requesting some indication of what lights of part of the vessel is seen.
The question is requesting where on the horizon the other ship was sighted.
The question is requesting some idea of how far away the other ship is from your own ship.
The question wants to know what type of ship has been sighted.
All heat burns should be:
Cooled as quickly as possible with running cold water for at least 10 minutes.
Treated by the doctor only.
Applied with soothing lotion as soon as possible.
Covered with Gauze or bandage immediately.
Which option best completes the following statement? Once equipment is loaded for an anchor handling operation:
The crew can lash it for the sea passage.
The dock workers can assist in lashing it.
There would be no other preparations necessary.
It remains on deck for the duration of the rig move.
What kind of permits have to be obtained before starting cold work in tanks?
Cold work permit + Permit for entry.
Hot work permit.
Cold work permit.
Hot + Cold work permit.
What is the name of the wire or rope used to make a tug fast?
Towline or tug line.
Tug mooring wire.
Tug messenger.
Tug mooring line.
When anchor handling, which part of the vessel is particularly dangerous?
The open stern.
The winch control area.
The side deck.
What is the flash point of an oil or liquefied gas?
The flash point for an oil or liquefied gas is the temperature at which it is possible to ignite the vapour above the liquid.
The flash point is the temperature the oil or liquefied gas need for self ignition.
The flash point is the mixture of oxygen and hydro carbons needed to have an oil or liquefied gas to burn.
The flash point is the temperature needed to have a oil or liquefied gas pumpable.
What is the first thing you are doing when having a lifeboat drill?
Put on the life jacket.
Enter the lifeboat.
Wait for order.
Swing out the davit.
What is the normal term used for the regular training of how to launch the lifeboat?
Lifeboat drill.
Lifeboat practice.
Lifeboat exercise.
Lifeboat launching.
What is meant by a rope or wire “snap-back”?
The reaction of the rope or wire ends when it parts.
The noise a rope makes when it is under lots of tension.
It is a type of stopper used on the mooring deck.
It is the affect when a rope is surged on a drum end.
A drip tray containing oil is on fire. The only fire fighting equipment available is water hose with spray jet/spray nozzle. How, if at all, should you attempt to put out this fire using water?
The water can be applied in a fine spray starting from the front in a sweeping motion.
Water should be applied in a jet to the back of the fire.
Water should be applied to the oil in a single jet only.
Water should not be used on any type of oil fire.
Why is deck work more risky when anchor handling in marginal weather?
Because wires and chains have greater strain on them.
Because the winches do not work as well as in good weather.
Because the rig jumps around a lot.
Because the vessel’s engines are likely to stop.
Which of the following actions should be done before throwing this type of inflatable liferaft over the side?
Check that the painter is made fast to a secure point and that the sea below is clear.
Take circular gripes and adhesive tape (see photo) off the container to enable raft to inflate once in the water. If all clear, throw raft over side.
Disconnect the painter and launch it, checking that all is clear below.
Inflate in on deck and then launch it if clear below.
When acting as helmsman would you expect the reading of the gyro compass to be the same as the magnetic compass?
They would always be within 1 or 2 degrees of each other.
They would always be the same.
They would never be the same.
Very seldom would they be the same.
What should the gangway watchman always ensure is available for visitors at the top of the gangway?
Safety and security information.
Notice Board giving name of ship and company.
Notice Board stating the sailing time of the ship.
The location of useful places to visit ashore.
Which Security Levels requires the highest security alert?
Security Level 3.
Security Level 2.
Security Level 4.
Security Level 1.
In which way shall a survivor ideally be hauled out of the sea?
Horizontal.
Vertical.
In 45 degree angle.
None of the mentioned.
When could there be a demonstration of how to start a lifeboat engine?
A demonstration is not necessary, because there are a limited number of persons who given the responsibility for starting the lifeboat engine.
Starting the lifeboat engine is very easy and there does not need to be any demonstration.
A demonstration could be arranged during a lifeboat drill.
There is an instruction card inside the lifeboat showing how to start the engine.
Which option correctly completes the following statement? An anchor handling safe area for deck crew:
Should be used at all times during an anchor handling operation.
Should be used during certain parts of an anchor handling operation.
Is the accommodation of the vessel, clear of the deck.
Is an area for the faint hearted.
Where is the best place to keep a long length of disconnected rig anchor chain on an anchor handling vessel?
In the dedicated rig chain lockers on the vessel.
In the vessel’s own chain locker.
In a deck container.
In a pile on deck.
Which option best completes the following statement? When a pennant wire is being disconnected from a work wire:
Have a crew member hold it, to stop it rotating.
The operation is without risk.
Retreat to a safe place, as this is the most dangerous part of an anchor handling operation.
Be careful, in case it wants to rotate dangerously.
With regard to towing operations in bad weather, which option best completes the following statement. Green water:
May be breaking over the stern.
On deck is fun, and not a big threat.
Is not a threat on a well found vessel.
Will never be breaking over the stern.
What is meant by the term “keeping a proper lookout” as applied to the bridge lookout?
Continually visually scanning the horizon all round the ship.
Keeping a visual lookout all round the vessel.
Keeping a very visual lookout ahead and abeam of the ship.
Keeping a visual lookout all round the ship and also actively listening out for audio signals.
What is the term used to designate the work that may cause heat, sparks or flames and that cannot be performed if specific compulsory precautions are not taken in places where nearby flammable products could be present?
Hot work.
Flammable work.
Specially hazardous work.
Machinery labour.
How long should bunker fuel samples be kept onboard and available for inspection?
At least twelve months.
At least three years.
At least five years.
They do not need to be kept onboard, provided the BDN is available.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Heat detector.
Foam release station.
Bilge pump.
Powder installation.
In the human body, breathing is controlled by:
The respiratory centre in the brain.
The bronchia.
The lungs.
Movement of heart.
Which option best completes the following statement? When a pennant wire is being heaved:
Stay in a safe place away from it.
Stay close to it, to inform the bridge of its position in the stopper.
It is the most dangerous part of an anchor handling operation.
Take the chance to have a clear up on deck.
During restricted visibility, you are posted as bridge lookout and you hear 1 long blast at intervals of about 2 minutes on your port bow. What will you report to the OOW (officer on watch)?
The fog signal of a powder driven vessel under way, but not making way, heard on the port bow.
A vessel at anchor on port bow.
Fog signal of one long blast heard on the port bow.
Power-driven vessel making no way on port bow.
What is the correct understanding of the term “FAIRLEAD”?
A fairlead is the hole through the deck where the anchor chain passes into the chain locker.
A fairlead is the hole through the ships side through which the anchor chain passes.
A fairlead is the direction that a mooring rope makes from the ship when made fast to the shore.
The access point where mooring lines are lead when making fast to the shore.
If circumstances permit, how should low expansion foam be applied to oil burning near a bulkhead of the engine room?
The foam should be aimed at the bulkhead behind the fire and allowed to spread out slowly over the fire.
The applicator should be used in a sweeping motion to spread the foam over the surface.
The foam should be applied to the centre of the fire.
The foam should be aimed at about 45 degrees upwards so that it can drop onto the fire.
What is the necessary protection when you are rust chipping with air tools?
Shut off the ventilation in the room where the drugs are being stored to ensure any vapours or fumes do not spread to other parts of the ship.
Briefly inhale powders, fumes or vapours to verify the substance is a drug.
Test out the potency of the drug.
How should the anchor system be prepared for a port entry?
Sea fastenings removed, windlass clutched in and the bow stopper released, brake off.
Sea fastenings removed and the brake released, with the chain held by the bow stopper.
Sea fastenings removed and then following orders from the bridge team.
Sea fastenings removed and the anchor lowered to just above the water.
Which element must be removed to extinguish a fire?
All alternatives. It is enough that one of the mentioned elements are removed.
Chain reaction.
Heat.
Oxygen.
When using a winch or windlass to heave on a rope, what is the most important safety priority?
To have a person on the controller at all times.
To only use one side of the winch at a time.
To have the device in a low gear at all times.
To make sure that the hydraulic oil is warmed up.
The meaning of the term “SWL” as stamped on lifting gear and appliances refers to:
Safe Working Load.
Single Working Load.
Safe Winch Load.
Single Winch Load.
What is name of the machine shown, used to heave on the ropes during mooring and unmooring?
Winch.
Capstan.
Crane.
Windlass.
What are the main duties of a gangway watchman in port?
To maintain security and check people boarding a vessel.
To record when the dock workers board and leave the vessel.
To maintain the port radio watch.
To check that the mooring ropes are tight.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Fire station.
Fire pump.
Flame detector.
Smoke detector.
Which option best completes the following statement? When towing on an anchor handler:
Stay well clear of the tow wire when on deck.
The tow wire has no affect on deck working.
Only go onto the vessel’s forward deck.
Never go onto the vessel’s after deck.
What is the meaning of this symbol?
Fasten seat belts.
Release falls.
Start air supply.
Secure hatches.
What are the responsibilities of a bridge lookout at night?
All of the answer options given.
Inform bridge of any other objects seen that may affect the vessel.
Inform the bridge of any lights when they appear.
Inform bridge of changing weather or environmental features.
Code: GKRE How can an ARPA best assist the bridge team to steer a suitable course to make good the entrance to a channel?
Select ground stabilised true motion display and alter course so that own ships true vector passes through the middle of the entrance to the channel.
Select Relative motion display and make Own Ship vector pass through the middle of the entrance to the channel.
Select True ground stabilised vectors and make the vectors from both buoys at the entrance to the channel pass either side of the centre of the screen.
Acquire the buoy at the entrance to the channel and on relative vector display alter course to make the vector of the buoy pass directly through the centre of the screen.
Code: CQUI How often shall crew members participate in fire drills?
Once every week.
Once every month.
Once every 6 months.
Once every year.
Code: OJHX The prescribed test of an approved portable VHF radio set (portophone) must be done once a:
Week.
Month.
Year.
I don’t know.
Code: SMBG Via Inmarsat-C a message is sent to an Inmarsat-C mailbox with a positive delivery notification (PDN). The ground station will:
Send a PDN, if the message has arrived in the mailbox.
Send no PDN’s with messages intended for the mailbox.
Send a PDN, as soon as the message is collected from the mailbox.
I don’t know.
Code: PPYD Inmarsat Telex Service code “31” can be used:
When the coast-station is disfunctional.
When technical problems are experienced with the Inmarsat terminal.
To ask for maritime inquiries.
I don’t know.
Code: NTJX You want to send a DSC-call in connection with a shore telephone-call. You must choose:
Safety.
Routine.
Urgency.
I don’t know.
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