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- Version: 6.0.11.
- Test type: STCW.
- Department: Deck.
- Level: Management.
- Type: Platform Supply (Incl. DP).
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Current test contains Seagull CES questions on the subject «Deck Management Platform Supply (Incl. DP)». Those questions can be used for competence verification specialist capable of preventing accidental situations related with transporting safety, or also for self-examination.
«Deck Management Platform Supply (Incl. DP)» subject includes theoretical and practical information about advanced training for work on any type of vessel. This examination evaluates both theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for effective deck operations on platform supply vessels (PSVs). The test covers essential topics including cargo handling procedures, load securing techniques and deck equipment operations specific to offshore supply operations. Candidates will demonstrate their understanding of vessel stability principles and their application during various loading scenarios. Practical assessment components include proper use of deck machinery, safety protocols during cargo transfers and emergency response procedures. The examination verifies knowledge of relevant maritime regulations and industry standards governing platform supply operations. Special attention is given to operational safety, including risk assessment and mitigation strategies in offshore environments. Successful candidates will show proficiency in communication protocols between deck crew, bridge team and offshore installations. The assessment combines written testing with practical demonstrations to ensure comprehensive evaluation of operational competencies.
On this site Crew Evaluation System Test on the subject «Deck Management Platform Supply (Incl. DP)» contains 118 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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IIBvh8Fs Who will have the authority to take charge and make appropriate decisions in the event of a vessel emergency when transiting the Panama Canal?
The Panama Canal Authority.
The Master and Crew.
The Coast Guard.
The Shipping Company.
cR0OGTq4 When a vessel is undertaking a long canal transit with locks and lots of activity, what management issues should the Master consider?
All of these answers.
Only the weather conditions.
The vessel’s fuel consumption.
The crew’s rest periods.
U4Ti3T6b What is the name of the reference manual, jointly produced by the International Maritime Organization and the International Civil Aviation Authority, which currently outlines the organization and management of search and rescue activities at sea?
The International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual
The International Maritime Search and Rescue (IMARSAR) Manual.
The Global Search and Rescue (GSAR) Manual.
The Maritime Safety and Rescue Operations Manual.
PXo2GO6A What is the top priority if an incident occurs in US waters (OPA-90)?
Safety of ship and crew.
Protection of the environment.
Notification of authorities.
Salvage of the vessel.
L$6jBK8B The authority to order the use of distress signal or distress alerts is:
Only with the master.
The first person to discover the distress situation.
The officer on watch.
The ship’s engineer.
9t$S160y To inform ship of coast-stations messages, coast-stations give at fixed times:
A traffic list with the call-sign of the ships involved in alphabetical numerical sequence
A list of the official identification numbers, for example the Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI).
A summary of weather conditions.
A list of port arrivals and departures.
y1lnghXk When a message is sent by the Inmarsat-C installation to an Internet e-mail address, the land charge is:
Independent of the destination.
Dependent on the “chargeband“.
Based on the length of the message.
A fixed rate per message.
uX4BGwgu If a ship in the MF-band wants to have a DSC-connection with a coast-station (no “distress alert” or a test alert) the following frequencies are chosen:
TX: 2189,5 kHz RX: 2177,0 kHz.
TX: 2177,0 kHz RX: 2189,5 kHz.
TX: 2187,5 kHz RX: 2189,0 kHz.
TX: 2176,0 kHz RX: 2188,0 kHz.
GRXnBfFX Silencing by a station, not in charge of the distress-traffic, is done as follows:
“SEELONCE DISTRESS” followed by the silencing station’s call-sign
“SEELONCE MAYDAY” followed by the call-sign of the ship in distress.
“SEELONCE” followed by the name of the vessel.
“SEELONCE ALL” followed by the distress message.
j7JzUl9a When sending an OBS (weather report) with Inmarsat one should use Service Code “41“. With this address the weather report will always be transmitted to:
The meteorological station connected with the CES used.
The meteorological office of the ship’s flag state.
The nearest coastal station.
The international weather reporting center.
fyvlWLH6 The DSC-controller display the following: DOO: 244562000 CH16; S distress sinking. After receiving this DSC message the following is done immediately:
Listen out on VHF channel 16
Give a “DSC-acknowledgement”.
Notify the coast guard.
Prepare the lifeboats.
FyQhJ9oc On a MF/HF-transmitter-receiver there is a volume control. Another name for this is:
LF-gain
Sensitivity.
RF-gain.
Audio level.
5kmoZUSb On area A4 the function “Transmission of ship to shore distress alerts” is mainly based on:
The use of HF DSC and COSPAS SARSAT Epirbs.
The use of VHF DSC and VHF Epirbs.
The use of MF DSC and Inmarsat.
The use of SSB radios and satellite phones.
wsBWidJa How many Radar Transponders (SART) are required to be carried onboard a ship for use in survival crafts?
One on each side of the ship.
One in each lifeboat.
Two in total, one for each lifeboat.
One for the entire ship.
wlgvi$lQ Referring to the SOLAS convention, how often should a crew member on a cargo ship participate in one abandon ship drill and one fire drill?
Monthly.
Weekly.
Bi-weekly.
Annually.
0YMjlUC$ The Training Manual shall contain instructions and information on the life-saving appliances and the best method of survival. The training manual shall contain detailed explanations of crew duties in relation to emergency situations. Which of the following tasks or duties shall be included in the manual according to present regulations?
The use of the ship’s line throwing apparatus.
The use of surface to air visual signals to be used by survivors.
The operation of the ship’s lifeboats.
The use of emergency flares.
NYkKbtXE Your vessel is progressing within a Traffic Separation Scheme and receives a navigational warning of another vessel progressing the wrong way within the scheme. What actions should be taken on the bridge, if any?
Proceed on passage and monitor the rogue vessel.
Slow down your vessel and proceed with caution, posting extra lookouts.
Change course to avoid the rogue vessel.
Alert the coast guard immediately.
bayZlLZO What immediate action should be taken if a ship unexpectedly runs aground and stops?
Stop engine(s).
Sound the General Alarm.
Notify the coast guard.
Drop anchor immediately.
Ay#QhBtA Your vessel is close to the entrance of a port in thick fog. You hear the following signal. What does it mean?
That there is a vessel at anchor in the vicinity. It is less than 100 metres in length.
That there is a vessel at anchor in the vicinity. It is more than 100 metres in length.
That there is a vessel approaching the port.
That there is a vessel underway in the vicinity.
yz0XPdNB Your vessel is in an area of restricted visibility. You hear this sound signal. What does it mean?
That there is a vessel in distress nearby.
That there is a vessel at anchor in the vicinity.
That there is a vessel underway in the vicinity.
That there is a vessel approaching the area.
lfwseTcE What type of search pattern is recommended in the IAMSAR Manual as most effective for a single vessel, when the location of the search object is known within relatively close limits?
Expanding Square Search.
Track Line Search.
Parallel Sweep Search.
Sector Search.
ZDkm5R5A One particular group of hazardous goods that is highlighted by the IMDG Code as potentially being the most dangerous for carriage is:
Organic peroxides.
Toxic substances.
Flammable liquids.
Corrosive materials.
7ewu4zVB Substances, materials and articles shall be stowed as indicated in the Dangerous Goods List of the IMDG Code, in accordance with a series of stowage categories, which are designated as:
5 categories, labelled A-E.
Three categories, numbered I, II and III.
Four categories, labelled 1-4.
Two categories, labelled X and Y.
B#S1xMGX “Door to door” shipment is covered under:
A Through Bill of Lading.
A Destination Bill of Lading.
A Straight Bill of Lading.
A Charter Party.
m0sOQXE3 It is the Master’s responsibility to ensure that:
Concerned personnel carry out the on-board training programme effectively.
Life jackets are worn during every training.
All crew members are familiar with the safety equipment.
Emergency drills are conducted weekly.
3$CPVX#r What type of dynamic forces may cause indent in plating on forecastle deck and main deck in way of pillars inside forecastle?
Pressure forces caused by green water on deck.
Forces created by waves on the forecastle.
Wind forces acting on the superstructure.
Vibrational forces from machinery below deck.
7Zr8a$5T Which document should to be completed before an OVID inspection? Select the ONE correct answer.
The Offshore Vessel Particulars Questionnaire
The Offshore Vessel Inspection Questionnaire.
The Safety Management System Manual.
The Vessel Maintenance Log.
euKKQl#M Which organisation produces the Common Marine Inspection Document used for offshore vessel inspection? Select ONE answer.
The International Marine Contractors Association.
The International Maritime Organisation.
The International Association of Classification Societies.
The International Chamber of Shipping.
QUofXafz Which option best describes the purpose of having an FMEA completed for a DP vessel?
So that when failure occurs, the vessel position is maintained.
So that annual trials can take place.
To ensure compliance with safety regulations.
To improve fuel efficiency during operations.
r6KaCUO$ Which option correctly completes the following statement? A failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) is…
… a deductive prediction of failure.
… an analysis of how well a DP vessel holds station.
… a review of past incidents and accidents.
… a method for improving crew training.
tQdIvBbf If proving trials show that the FMEA report is incorrect for a DP vessel, what action should be taken?
The FMEA should be changed to reflect reality.
The trial should be stopped immediately.
A new FMEA should be conducted from scratch.
The vessel should be taken out of service.
nPlucc0O Why is an FMEA report compiled for a new DP vessel made with forward thinking logic?
Because it is a scientific prediction of failure effects.
Because it is based on operational experience on a vessel.
Because it reflects past incidents and accidents.
Because it is a requirement for certification.
7E9HvkGP Which are the two approaches to making an assessment of the FMEA on a DP vessel?
Either the “top down” or “bottom up” approach.
A “top down” approach must be used.
A “bottom up” approach must be used.
A “sideways” approach is also acceptable.
Plv0cAFs What type of IMCA DP vessel equipment class is defined by the following? Loss of position should NOT occur in the event of a single fault and a flooded sub-division.
Class 3.
Class 2.
Class 1.
Class 4.
H0JNiofe What are the three barriers preventing a vessel from a “drive off” whilst alongside a platform?
Alarms, auto recovery, manual recovery.
Auto recovery, alarms, having an oil transfer hose connected.
Safety officers, alarms, tethering lines.
Manual recovery, tethering lines, having a pilot onboard.
I942#mLn Why should the data from a position monitoring system data logger on a DP vessel be stored? Select the BEST answer.
In case the charterer or field representative requests to see it.
Because it is part of vessel procedures.
For internal audits and reviews.
To comply with safety regulations.
uG#3N3JK What is the biggest outcome of benefit to the operation of a DP vessel after an FMEA annual trial? Select the BEST answer.
Knowing that the FMEA document is correct.
Knowing how failure was coped with.
Improving crew training procedures.
Identifying areas for equipment upgrades.
A member of the bridge team has just seen a person fall overboard. Which of the following manoeuvres is the most appropriate to assist with a rescue?
Williamson turn.
Direct Turn.
Schar now turn.
Anderson turn.
The bridge wheel man has not reported for duty and there is a suspected “Man Overboard” situation on your vessel. The ship has been searched and there is one seaman missing? The vessel turns round and retraces the course back, calling for assistance from other vessels in the vicinity. What should be the focal point for any search pattern to be established?
Determine the drift and leeway of own ship and take this deviation from track into account on the return course. The search should focus around this return track back to the last sighted position.
Determine when the seaman was last sighted and concentrate the search round the course line between the last sighting and present position, taking into account any prevailing current.
Maintain present course and initiate a parallel track search ahead of the vessel without altering speed.
Immediately anchor the vessel and begin a circular search pattern centered on the current ship position.
What is SITREP an abbreviation for?
Survivor Indication Transponder Equipment.
Situation Report.
Safety Information Transmission Report.
Shipboard Incident Tracking Response Equipment.
How can an ARPA best assist the bridge team to steer a suitable course to make good the entrance to a channel?
Acquire a buoy at the entrance to the channel and alter course to make the relative vector of the buoy point at own-ship.
Alter course so that own-ships ground stabilised true vector passes through the entrance to the channel.
Use ARPA to track nearby vessels only and maintain current heading without reference to the channel entrance.
Adjust speed only while keeping the same course until the channel entrance is visually confirmed.
By the degree of selectivity of a receiver is meant:
Ability to prevent variations in the strength of radio frequency signal received.
Ability to make weak stations audible.
Ability to distinguish between closely spaced frequencies.
Ability to automatically tune to the strongest signal available.
Which of the following two digits codes is used to obtain maritime assistance?
32.
21.
39.
45.
On area A4 the function «Transmission of ship to shore distress alerts» is mainly based on:
The use of HF DSC and INMARSAT Epirbs.
The use of HF DSC and COSPAS SARSAT Epirbs.
The use of VHF DSC and NAVTEX transmitters.
The use of MF radio-telephony and AIS beacons.
Which of the following is an Accounting Authority Identification Code?
227990850.
US12.
FR01.
44055022.
The steps of the embarkation ladder used must be proportioned as it follows:
length = 580 mm, breadth = 165 mm, depth = 30 mm.
length = 480 mm, breadth = 115 mm, depth = 25 mm.
length = 500 mm, breadth = 120 mm, depth = 20 mm.
length = 600 mm, breadth = 150 mm, depth = 35 mm.
A rocket parachute flare reaches an altitude of:
not less than 180 m.
not less than 300 m.
not less than 250 m.
not less than 400 m.
Which one of the listed requirements regarding service and maintenance of life-saving appliances correspond to present regulations?
Maintenance and repair of all the life-saving equipments will be carried out ashore in workshop only.
Instructions for onboard maintenance of life-saving appliances in accordance with the regulations shall be provided.
Only the captain may perform inspections and maintenance of life-saving appliances.
Life-saving appliances do not require routine maintenance if they are less than 5 years old.
In open water, you see a collision between two other ships. What immediate action should you take?
Nothing, proceed on passage unless they are in distress.
Contact one or both vessels involved in the incident and offer assistance.
Immediately alter course to pass between the vessels to assess damage.
Broadcast a general warning on all channels without attempting contact.
Where on a vessel moving ahead through the water, is the most dangerous place for a tug to manoeuvre?
The most dangerous position is where the tug approaches the stern of the larger vessel and enters into its associated positive pressure field.
The most dangerous position is where the tug approaches the bow, rounding the shoulder to pass a line.
The most dangerous position is alongside amidships on the starboard side.
The most dangerous position is directly behind the vessel but outside the pressure field.
What immediate action should be taken if a ship unexpectedly runs aground and stops?
Sound the General Alarm.
Stop engine(s).
Immediately launch lifeboats.
Reverse engines at full speed.
Your vessel is in restricted visibility and you hear this signal. What type of vessel does it come from and what additional information does the signal provide?
A vessel aground, more than 100 metres in length. The additional signal indicates which side the clear water lies on.
A vessel at anchor, more than 100 metres in length. She is sounding the additional signal to give warning of her position.
A vessel underway, making way, giving warning of restricted manoeuvrability.
A vessel towing another vessel, giving signals to indicate length of tow.
The offshore vessel inspection database (OVID) used for offshore vessel inspection reports is hosted by which organisation? Select the ONE correct answer.
The Marine Contractors International Association.
The Oil Companies International Marine Forum.
International Maritime Organization.
International Association of Classification Societies.
Which document should be completed before an OVID inspection? Select the ONE correct answer.
The Offshore Vessel Inspection Database.
The Offshore Vessel Particulars Questionnaire.
The International Safety Management Code Certificate.
The Ship Sanitation Control Certificate.
Which organization or administration is responsible for surveys and inspections of ships, and the issue of Safety Certificates?
Ships Classification Associations (Lloyd’s, American Bureau of Shipping, The Norwegian Veritas, Germanische Lloyd’s, etc.)
Government Authorities of the Flag State.
International Maritime Organization (IMO)
Port State Control Authorities
According to Rule 24 of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions and the illustrated lights, how long is the tow likely to be?
It is more than 50 metres but less than 200 metres.
It exceeds 200 metres.
It is less than 50 metres.
It is exactly 200 metres.
A tug is connected to the bow of a vessel. Will the force exerted by it be the same at any ahead speed?
No, when the ahead speed of the ship increases the force exerted by the tug will also increase.
No, on the bow the tug uses power to run with the vessel, which reduces the available power on the towline.
Yes, the tug exerts a constant force regardless of the vessel’s speed.
Only when the vessel is stopped, the force on the towline is zero.
Non distress calls on 2182 kHz and VHF Channel 16 should not exceed:
Five minutes.
Three minutes.
One minute.
Ten minutes.
Where several rescue units are engaged in a search and rescue operation, one of them may be designated as the On-Scene Coordinator (OSC). Which of the following describes how this appointment will be made?
The OSC will always be designated by the Search and Rescue Mission Coordinator.
The coastguard will appoint the OSC using their vessel database to assess suitability.
The first vessel on the scene automatically assumes the OSC role.
The OSC is elected by all units involved through radio communication.
A «Standard Format for Search and Rescue Situation Reports» (SITREPs) should be used by vessels in distress. The SITREP can be compiled as a short form (urgent essential details). Which of the following information shall be included when using the “short form”?
Position.
Weather on-scene.
Vessel name and flag only.
Cargo type and tonnage.
Which of the following requirements regarding on board stability data corresponds to present regulations?
Drawings and calculations documenting the stability of the ship, both in intact and all possible damage condition.
A calculation example showing the use of «KG» limitation curves.
Only the initial stability booklet is required, no updates needed.
Stability data may be estimated by the chief officer without formal documentation.
What is the correct setting of the «Anti sea clutter» control on the radar?
All of the suggested answers.
A few sea returns remaining around the own-ship position.
No sea clutter visible at any range.
Maximum suppression of all radar echoes including targets.
For calling a coast-station by VHF one should preferably use:
Channel 16.
A working channel of the nearest shore-station of that coast-station.
Any open VHF Channel available.
Channel 70 only.
If one wishes to make a collect call from a vessel to a shore subscriber, one must:
Request for a personal call.
Request for a collect call.
Make the call without requesting, it will automatically be collect.
Use channel 16 to initiate the collect call.
When a message is sent by the INMARSAT-C installation to an Internet e-mail address, the land charge is:
Dependent on the destination.
Independent of the destination.
Dependent on the vessel type.
Dependent on the time of day.
A satellite receives the transmissions of the 406 MHz Cospas-Sarsat EPIRB. The transmissions of the EPIRB will be:
Exclusively passed on to a LUT only between 70 degrees N and 70 degrees S.
Always passed on to a LUT.
Passed only if the EPIRB is registered with the IMO.
Passed only during daylight hours.
A SART is used by a vessel in distress. This SART is seen on the screen of a:
Both 3 Cm and 10 Cm radar.
3 Cm radar.
Only on 10 Cm radar.
Only on VHF radar display.
A battery of 24 Volt supplies during 10 hours a current of 6 ampere. What is the capacity supplied?
60 Ah.
240 Ah.
120 Ah.
180 Ah.
When using an ENC chart for passage planning, why should a scale at or near its compilation scale always be used?
That is incorrect, as any ENC can be zoomed in or out for passage planning.
The chart detail is correct for its usage band.
Larger scales always give more detail, regardless of compilation scale.
The ENC automatically adjusts all details to any scale selected.
A passage plan should indicate ways to fix position, and include which of the following methods?
Radar ranges with parallel indexing.
All of these suggested answers.
Bearings on prominent landmarks only.
GPS fixes only.
Which of the following is the correct minimum carriage requirement for a ship of more than 300 gross tons and operating in area A1?
1 VHF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver – 1 or 2 SART – 1 NAVTEX or 1 EGC receiver – 2 or 3 VHF portable.
1 VHF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver – 1 or 2 SART – 1 NAVTEX or 1 EGC receiver – 2 or 3 VHF portable – 1 EPIRB.
1 VHF RT + DSC only – 1 SART – 1 NAVTEX receiver – 1 VHF portable.
2 VHF RT + DSC – 2 SART – 1 NAVTEX or EGC – 3 VHF portable – 2 EPIRB.
On-board training in the use of davit-launched liferafts (including inflation and lowering whenever practicable) must take place …
every month.
every 4 months.
every 6 months.
once a year.
In a distress situation and immediately after the distress signal has been sounded, what is the next action to be taken by the Chief Officer on duty?
Send distress signals to call for help.
Use the intercom to inform crew and passengers of the reason for the alarm.
Immediately launch lifeboats.
Muster the crew at the bridge.
Which one of the listed requirements regarding the stowage of a survival craft corresponds to present SOLAS regulations?
In a state of readiness so that two crew-members can prepare for embarkation and launching in less than 15 minutes.
Stowed on deck only, without protection from elements.
In a secure and sheltered position and protected from damage by fire or explosion.
Stowed in any convenient location for crew access, regardless of safety risks.
A vessel has been involved in a collision. Which procedure should happen immediately?
There is assessment of the damage stability.
Determine any injuries of persons on board.
Immediately launch lifeboats.
Sound the abandon ship alarm.
As per the IMDG Code, «Proper Shipping Name» is defined as:
The correct chemical name of a potentially hazardous material, as identified from the Chemical Cargo List.
The name to be used in any documentation relating to the transportation of the dangerous substance, material or article, such as on forms, labels and placards.
The common name of the substance as used in industry only.
Any name agreed upon between shipper and carrier.
If the shipper wishes to ensure that a vessel or her operators will not be held responsible for any damage that may arise from the carrier issuing a clean Bill of Lading, even though the Mate’s receipt is marked as «unclean», such a document is called the:
An addendum to the Bill of Lading.
A Letter of Indemnity.
A carrier disclaimer.
A clean receipt agreement.
Under what convention is the master to ensure that a ship is seaworthy and in a fit state to safely carry a shipper’s cargo?
The Paris Memorandum.
The Hague-Visby Rules.
The IMDG Code.
The SOLAS Convention.
Which organisation verifies the computational results and stored ship data used by the stability program loaded on a vessel’s computer?
The manufacturer.
The Classification Society.
The Flag State Administration only.
The IMO directly.
Select the ONE answer which completes the following statement correctly: ‘High priority safety findings during an OVID inspection …’
…have to be passed on to the company owning or managing a vessel.
…need to be addressed immediately by onboard staff.
…can be deferred until the next port call.
…should only be documented for the next inspection.
Which organisation produces the Common Marine Inspection Document used for offshore vessel inspection? Select ONE answer.
The International Maritime Organisation.
The International Marine Contractors Association.
The Oil Companies International Marine Forum.
The Classification Society of the vessel.
What is the main purpose of an offshore vessel inspection using CMID? Select the ONE best answer.
To satisfy elements of the ISM Code.
To confirm that a vessel is fit for purpose.
To verify crew certifications only.
To document fuel consumption for environmental reporting.
Why should an offshore vessel inspection be based on the CMID? Select the ONE best answer.
To ensure that the inspection is done every five years.
To ensure that the inspection is the same for all similar vessels.
To allow flexibility in inspection criteria for different vessels.
To satisfy only company-specific internal audit requirements.
What is usually the effect when the ship is damaged with water ingress?
It first rises then lowers.
It lowers.
It remains unchanged.
It rises continuously.
On a platform supply vessel, what should happen with dangerous cargo?
It should always be stowed together with all other dangerous cargo.
It should be manifested and in a marked container.
It should be stowed on deck only.
It should be mixed with general cargo for convenience.
On a platform supply vessel, how are the risks associated with the dry bulk system controlled?
By first opening the deck valve, then the tank valve.
By requiring crew to always follow operating procedures.
By only loading dry bulk at night.
By leaving all valves open at all times.
Which option correctly completes the following statement? « During the design of a DP vessel, the FMEA process…»
…is useful for looking at planned maintenance.
…is used to improve the reliability of the various systems.
…is only relevant for crew training procedures.
…ensures compliance with environmental regulations only.
If during a DP vessel design, the FMEA predicts a possible catastrophic effect with a system failure, what will happen?
The effect will be logged for future operator information.
The design will be changed to remove the catastrophic event.
The operator will be trained to ignore the effect.
The system will be disabled permanently.
What is meant by saying that a vessel hull is directionally unstable?
When the rudder is kept amidships, the ship will continue on a straight course.
When free running it will shear to one side or the other if not controlled.
The vessel cannot steer at all.
The vessel only responds to rudder at high speeds.
Which PPM is allowed for discharging of «Bilge Water» overboard?
O PPM.
15 PPM.
50 PPM.
100 PPM.
As a result of being in collision with your vessel, the other vessel involved is on fire. What are your responsibilities to it?
There is no statutory requirement to provide assistance as the actions of that vessel were the primary cause of the collision.
The other vessel is in distress and if possible I will render assistance.
Only provide assistance if the vessel is under 500 GT.
Wait for coastguard instructions before taking action.
With a Relative Motion radar Display, what would an echo of a target with no trail indicate? (Note that this is a target trail, not a vector.)
The target is on a constant bearing and getting closer to own ship.
The target is on the same course and speed as own ship.
The target is stationary in the water.
The target is maneuvering randomly.
By FleetNET communication is understood:
A HF-NBDP message destined for ships in a certain geographical area.
An EGC message destined for ships with the same group call number.
A standard VHF call to all ships in port.
A satellite telephone call to a single ship.
When on HF band a DSC distress alert is received, you have to listen to:
2182 KHz.
The radio telephony distress frequency in the band in which the DSC distress alert was received.
Channel 16 VHF.
The MF DSC frequency 2187.5 KHz.
The MF/HF-transceiver on board is tuned to the assigned frequency of a station. To make this connection the following mode is used:
G3E.
J3E.
A1A.
F1B.
The receipt of a distress alert is to be pronounced as followed:
Mayday (3x)/this is/own call-sign (1x)/received mayday/call-sign of ship in distress (1x).
Mayday (1x), call-sign of ship in distress (3x)/this is/own call-sign (3x)/received mayday.
Pan Pan (3x)/this is/own call-sign (3x)/received distress message.
Mayday (2x)/own call-sign (2x)/acknowledge distress/standing by.
Whether or not the NAVTEX is functioning properly, can be checked using:
Test transmissions specially broadcast for this purpose once a week.
A testing program built in for this purpose.
Daily manual signal checks on VHF Channel 16.
Satellite communication system diagnostics.
The transmitting receiving method, when both stations can transmit and receive at the same time is called:
Duplex.
Simplex.
Half-duplex.
Broadcast mode.
On area A4 the function «Transmission and reception of signals for locating» is mainly based on:
The use of HF DSC.
The use of SART transponders.
The use of VHF radiotelephony Channel 16.
The use of NAVTEX receivers.
Which class of emission is used for VHF DSC transmissions?
J3E.
G28.
A3E.
F3E.
In area A1 the function «Reception of shore to ship distress alerts» is mainly based on:
The use of MF DSC.
The use of VHF DSC.
The use of HF radiotelephony.
The use of NAVTEX broadcasts.
For how long time should a VHF survival craft transceiver be able to operate on its batteries?
12 hours.
8 hours.
24 hours.
4 hours.
Which of the following duties shall be included in the «muster list» as being assigned to crew members in relation to passengers?
Ensuring that every passenger is provided with an immersion suit or a thermal protective aid.
Assembling passengers at muster station.
Assisting passengers with baggage only.
Serving meals to passengers at muster station.
Which one of the listed requirements regarding life-saving appliances corresponds to present regulations?
All prescribed life-saving appliances shall be of such a colour that they are in contrast to the surrounding colour.
All prescribed life-saving appliances shall be made of non-combustible or fire retardant material.
All prescribed life-saving appliances shall be made of transparent material.
All prescribed life-saving appliances shall be painted in dark colours.
Who is responsible for ensuring your ship completes a security assessment?
Flag State Administration.
Company Security Officer.
Master of the ship.
Port State Control Officer.
As per the IMDG Code, an «article» is referred to as:
A form that contains important information about a hazardous substance.
A device that contains a dangerous substance or mixture of substances.
A type of packaging for non-hazardous goods.
A document required for shipping hazardous cargo.
As per IMDG Code, the term «separated from» can be defined as:
With an intervening compartment, being both a vertical and horizontal separation.
Provided an intervening deck is resistant to fire and liquid, a vertical separation may be accepted as equivalent. For «on deck» stowage, this segregation means a distance of at least 6 metres.
Provided an intervening deck is resistant to liquid and fire, a vertical separation of 6 metres is acceptable. For «on deck» stowage, this segregation means a distance of at least 12 metres irrespective of compartment divisions.
In different compartments or holds when stowed «under deck».
During the survey of Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) equipment, which document must be available to the surveyor to demonstrate compliance with SOLAS?
The Certificate of Compliance with SOLAS V/19-1, bearing the serial number of the equipment installation.
A report giving the result of the Conformance Test issued by an Application Service Provider on behalf of an Administration.
The ship’s Safety Management Certificate (SMC).
The ship’s Radio Station Licence.
If W = Displacement, L = length, B = Breadth, D = depth of vessel, Cb = Block Coefficient, Cw = Coefficient of Waterplane, RD = Relative Density, then:
W = L × B × D × CB.
W = L × B × D × CB × RD.
W = L + B + D + CB + RD.
W = L × B × D × Cw × RD.
The majority of conventions adopted under the auspices of IMO fall into which of the three main categories:
Maritime Safety, Prevention of Marine pollution, Liability and compensation.
Maritime Safety, STCW, Maritime Security.
Maritime Security, STCW, Search and Rescue.
Pollution Prevention, Crew Training, Safety of Navigation.
Who should undertake a CMID pre-inspection check? Select the ONE best answer.
A specialised inspection company.
The management team on a vessel.
The ship’s crew only.
The Flag State Administration.
Select one answer to correctly complete the following statement. «Before a CMID inspection on a well run vessel..»
..the vessel will have to stop operations.
..there should not be many extra preparations.
..all crew must leave the vessel.
..the vessel must sail to port immediately.
Which option best describes the purpose of having an FMEA completed for a DP vessel?
So that annual trials can take place.
So that when failure occurs, the vessel position is maintained.
To ensure crew rotations are managed safely.
To comply with IMO pollution regulations.
Which option correctly completes the following statement? «A failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) is…»
..an analysis of how well a DP vessel holds station.
..a deductive prediction of failure.
..a test of the vessel’s engine power.
..a review of crew qualifications.
What is the purpose of having an FMEA proving trial undertaken on a DP vessel?
To see how well the vessel can hold position.
To confirm the predictions in the FMEA report.
To test crew emergency response times.
To check the vessel’s fuel efficiency.
If proving trials show that the FMEA report is incorrect for a DP vessel, what action should be taken?
The trial should be stopped immediately.
The FMEA should be changed to reflect reality.
The vessel should be decommissioned.
The crew should be retrained immediately.
What is meant by the ‘level‘ of system failure on a DP vessel?
It is a measure of how far a single failure will affect the position keeping ability of a vessel.
It is failure of either a component, a supporting piece of equipment or the entire system.
It is a test of the vessel’s fuel system.
It is the total number of system alarms recorded during a voyage.
Which option best completes the following statement? ‘The version of the IHO presentation library on the ECDIS is important because…‘
..it is where the files for maintenance of the system software are stored.
..if it is not the latest version, the ECDIS will not be compliant.
..it determines the screen resolution of the ECDIS display.
..it stores the ship’s voyage plan automatically.
