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Version: 6.0.0, 6.0.9.
Test type: STCW.
Department: Deck.
Level: Support.
Vessel type: Chemical tanker.
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Current test contains Seagull CES questions in area «Deck Support Chemical Tanker». Those questions can be used for competence verification specialist capable of preventing accidental situations related with transporting safety, or also for self-examination.
«Deck Support Chemical Tanker» subject includes theoretical and practical information about advanced training for work on chemical tanker. The course is designed to provide comprehensive training for maritime professionals seeking to specialize in chemical tanker operations.The curriculum covers essential topics such as cargo handling procedures, safety protocols and emergency response techniques specific to hazardous materials. Participants learn about the properties of various chemicals, their compatibility and the importance of maintaining the integrity of tank coatings and equipment. This training includes simulations of cargo operations, tank cleaning and the use of personal protective equipment in hazardous environments. Additionally, the course emphasizes regulatory compliance, including international maritime codes and standards. Upon completion, test will possess the expertise and confidence to perform deck support duties efficiently and safely on chemical tankers, contributing to the overall safety and efficiency of maritime operations.
On this site Crew Evaluation System Test on the subject «Deck Support Chemical Tanker» contains 52 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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When you join a new ship, how are you informed about safety rules, alarm instructions and your own duties in case of an emergency?
By muster lists exhibited in conspicuous places.
Through a personal briefing by the captain.
By reading the ship’s safety manual during the first week.
Via announcements made over the ship’s PA system.
What is the normal name of the special wire/rope on board the ship used to make a tug fast?
Mooring line.
Towing spring.
Tow line.
Anchor chain.
What is the meaning of the abbreviation “SWL” as stamped on lifting gear around the ship?
Safe Working Load.
Standard Weight Limit.
Safe Weight Load.
Static Weight Load.
When acting as helmsman would you expect the reading of the gyro compass to be the same as the magnetic compass?
Very seldom would they be the same.
They are always the same under normal conditions.
They will be the same when the ship is stationary.
The gyro compass is more accurate and will always show true north.
What are the duties of an effective bridge look out?
Monitoring the ship’s engine performance.
Recording the ship’s speed and course every hour.
Assisting the captain with navigation charts.
Keeping a constant observation around the ship.
What is the meaning of the term “Steady as she goes” when acting as helmsman?
While altering the ship’s head, the instruction “steady as she goes” means reduce the ship’s swing as rapidly as possible and steady on present course.
Maintain the current speed and direction without any changes.
Prepare to change course immediately.
Increase the ship’s speed to reach the next waypoint faster.
What is the first thing you are doing when having a lifeboat drill?
Check the lifeboat for any equipment.
Put on the life jacket.
Review the emergency procedures with the crew.
Gather all necessary tools for the drill.
Why could dirty and oily areas of the deck be dangerous?
They may cause people to slip over and hurt themselves.
They can attract pests and insects.
They may lead to corrosion of the deck material.
They can create unpleasant odors on board.
Would there ever be the need for two lookouts on the Bridge watch?
No, one lookout is always sufficient.
Only during nighttime operations.
Yes, possibly when there is dense fog and heavy traffic.
Yes, but only if the captain requests it.
What is the role of a tug in a port?
A tug assists the ships to moor and unmoor.
A tug is used for loading and unloading cargo.
A tug provides security for the port area.
A tug is responsible for maintenance of the port facilities.
Mention some important thoughts for what you have to do when you recognise that fire breaks out onboard.
Report to bridge or duty officer, actuate the fire alarm, call the persons around the fire and join the fire squad.
Try to extinguish the fire yourself without alerting anyone.
Evacuate the ship immediately without reporting.
Ignore the fire if it seems small and manageable.
Which activity will have the greatest fire-fighting effect in case of a fire?
Extinguishing attempt is started immediately.
Waiting for the fire brigade to arrive.
Sounding the general alarm and evacuating the area.
Closing all doors and hatches to contain the fire.
How much water per person is provided in a liferaft not equipped with a desalting apparatus?
1,5 litre
2,0 litres.
0,5 litre.
3,0 litres.
Anyone of the crew who is assigned to watch duties in port has a number of important tasks to carry out. Which one of the listed tasks should be included in the watchman’s duties?
Check the moorings for correct tightness and ensure the gangway remains safe and secure.
Monitor the engine performance and fuel consumption.
Conduct safety drills with the crew.
Prepare the cargo hold for loading operations.
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)?
A vessel approaching from the starboard side.
Fog signal of one long blast heard on the port bow at regular intervals of about 2 minutes.
No signals heard, visibility is clear.
A warning signal from a nearby buoy.
How will you act if you are helmsman and the OOW (officer on watch) gives you the order: “Nothing to port“?
Don’t allow the ship to swing at all to port.
Steer slightly to starboard to counteract any swing.
Maintain the current course without any adjustments.
Prepare to turn the ship to port if necessary.
After smoking, cigarettes should be disposed of as follows:
Disposed of in an ashtray, ensuring that it is extinguished.
Thrown overboard into the water.
Placed in a trash bin without extinguishing.
Left on the deck to be cleaned later.
In which one of the following an oil, the flash point of which only needs to be over 43 °C, may be used?
In main propulsion engines.
In emergency generators.
In fuel oil purifiers.
In auxiliary boilers.
In general, what is the best extinguishing agent to put out a class A fire?
Water.
Foam.
Carbon dioxide.
Dry chemical powder.
You are carrying out a search in a smoke filled compartment wearing a breathing apparatus. At what stage should you start to make your way out of the compartment?
When you start to feel uncomfortable or dizzy.
After 10 minutes of searching, regardless of air pressure.
Regularly check your pressure gauge and note how much air you used to reach your work area. Start to return when you have this amount left plus a reasonable reserve.
When you can no longer see clearly in the smoke.
What is the “international shore connection” used for?
To connect the ship fire main to the shore lines.
To provide electrical power from the shore to the ship.
To connect the ship’s sewage system to the shore facilities.
To supply fresh water from the shore to the ship.
The main buoyancy chamber of an inflatable liferaft must be divided into:
1 compartment.
2 compartments.
3 compartments.
4 compartments.
Which of air and water is the fluid that transfers the greatest amount of heat during the same time, given that the fluid is not flowing along the immersed body?
Water.
Air.
Both transfer heat equally.
It depends on the temperature of the fluids.
Line clearing from shore is considered as a high risk operation because:
It can lead to delays in cargo operations.
There is a risk of crew members getting injured during the process.
Overflow and structural damage can result if the inflow of air or other blowing medium is inadequately controlled.
It may cause environmental pollution if not managed properly.
Your chemical tanker is fitted with submersible deepwell cargo pumps. When stripping a tank, if excessive air is allowed to be drawn into the suction line:
The pump will “race” and there will be a loss of suction.
The pump will operate normally without any issues.
The cargo will become contaminated.
The pump will overheat and shut down automatically.
What personal protective equipment would be required for working over side?
It would be determined by risk assessment, but at very least would comprise safety line and harness, lifebuoy standing by, safety hat, boiler suit, safety boots.
Only a life jacket and gloves.
A hard hat and safety glasses only.
No special equipment is needed if the weather is good.
Where do you find instructions for tasks and duties in case of an emergency?
In the ship’s logbook.
In the muster list.
In the crew handbook.
On the bridge notice board.
Which one of the following types of rope is the most dangerous to work with?
Nylon.
Polypropylene.
Manila.
Cotton.
What is minimum equipment needed for entering a tank or void space that is not gas free or does not contain sufficient oxygen?
A standard life jacket and gloves.
A fire extinguisher and a flashlight.
A first aid kit and a safety harness.
Self contained breathing apparatus in addition to normal safety equipment.
A person wearing a lifejacket or immersion suit shall be able to turn from a face-down to a face-up position in not more than:
5 seconds.
10 seconds.
15 seconds.
20 seconds.
Which of these procedures should crew follow when conducting a bomb search?
Stand quietly in various spots around the space, listening for unusual sounds like the tick tock of a clock mechanism.
Search quickly and thoroughly to minimize time spent in the area.
Use bright lights to illuminate every corner of the space.
Make loud noises to scare away any potential threats.
Which of these types of information is considered sensitive?
Crew members’ names and ranks.
Voyage itinerary and departure and arrival times.
The ship’s maintenance schedule.
Weather forecasts for the next week.
A summary of the important safety and handling information on a particular chemical cargo loaded on your ship can be found in:
The Material Safety Data Sheet.
The ship’s logbook.
The cargo manifest.
The crew handbook.
You have just started to load a cargo of Toluene. A drip starts from a flange on a hose loop on the off-shore manifold. You would:
Report the leak to the Responsible Officer. Attempt to tighten the bolts on the flange. If the leak continues, stop the discharge and, when instructed, change the gasket. Clear any cargo spillage according to the applicable recovery procedure.
Ignore the drip as it is a minor issue.
Immediately stop the loading operation without reporting.
Try to seal the leak with tape until the loading is complete.
The term “Ullage” with reference to tanker operations means:
The total volume of liquid in the cargo tank.
The amount of cargo loaded onto the vessel.
The depth of free space left in a cargo tank above the current liquid level.
The weight of the cargo in the tank.
You have just finished washing a set of tanks that previously contained Toluene, Acetone and Iso-Propanol. What will the main hazard be when you enter the tanks for mopping and inspection?
The atmosphere inside may contain insufficient oxygen to support life, or toxic vapours, or both.
The tanks may be structurally unsound and at risk of collapse.
There may be residual cargo that could ignite.
The tanks will be too hot to enter safely.
You are alongside, preparing to load a cargo of Triethylamine. It will be supplied from shore using an 8-inch flexible hose. You would secure it to the ship’s manifold (header):
With only a few bolts loosely tightened.
With a bolt in every hole in the flange, securely and evenly tightened.
Using duct tape to hold the hose in place.
By tying it with rope to the manifold.
Your ship has its main entry door from the main deck on the starboard side, a few metres back from the front of the accommodation. It is also the closest emergency exit from the ship’s offices and the crew mess-room in the event of an emergency. You are about to commence loading several grades of chemicals. There are no significant security concerns. What should happen to the door?
It should be closed, but not locked.
It should be left wide open for ventilation.
It should be locked to prevent unauthorized access.
It should be barricaded with equipment.
You are to load a cargo of Isocyanate to tank 4 centre port and the cargo hose from shore is to be connected to a flange directly adjacent to the cargo pump, so that the manifold cross-over and deck cargo line are not used. Underneath such a connection, you would place:
A bucket to collect any spills.
A pile of sand to absorb leaks.
A tarp to cover the area.
A portable drip-tray.
The regulations which control the cleaning operations after the discharge of noxious substances and prevent pollution from ships are more commonly known as:
MARPOL
SOLAS.
ISM Code.
STCW.
You are loading a cargo of Vinyl Acetate Monomer to several tanks on board. Tank 6 centre is about to finish and the next tank to load is 2 centre. You would:
Close the valves for tank 6 centre before opening those for tank 2 centre.
Leave the valves for both tanks open until loading is complete.
First open the valves for tank 2 centre and then close those for 6 centre, as the required ullage is reached.
Open the valves for tank 6 centre again to ensure it is fully loaded.
You have just been handed six sample bottles by the cargo surveyor, containing Nitric Acid drawn from a cargo just loaded on your ship. The proper procedure to move them to the sample locker, prior storage, would be to:
Place them into a proper container with a handle, such as a sample carrier or a strong bucket, and carry them carefully to the sample locker taking care not to damage the bottles.
Carry the bottles individually without any container.
Stack the bottles on top of each other and carry them.
Place the bottles in a cardboard box and carry them quickly.
What are the duties of the “Standby Watch keeper” when he is not on the bridge?
Leave the bridge area and take a break in the crew mess.
Remain in the expected location, available for immediate call from the bridge.
Engage in other duties unrelated to watchkeeping.
Go to the engine room to assist with maintenance tasks.
Your vessel is equipped with hydraulic submerged deep-well cargo pumps. You are approaching the end of discharge of a cargo of methanol in tank 3 port. Which of the following may be an indication that the tank is almost empty?
A distinctive surging noise from, and vibration observed on the cargo pump.
A steady flow of liquid coming from the discharge line.
An increase in the pressure reading on the pump gauge.
A decrease in the temperature of the cargo pump.
The best way to prevent damage to stainless steel tanks after washing them with warm salt water is to:
Rinse the tank with fresh water.
Leave the salt water to dry inside the tank.
Apply a protective coating over the salt water.
Use a strong acid to neutralize the salt water.
What should you know about the emergency stops on deck?
The color coding of the emergency stop buttons.
Where they are located and how to operate them.
The maintenance schedule for the emergency stops.
The history of previous emergency stop activations.
Is it always possible to use the word “ship” instead of the word “boat”?
Normally a small vessel is called a “boat” rather than a “ship“, otherwise it is not important.
Yes, they are interchangeable in all contexts.
“Ship” refers only to military vessels.
“Boat” is used exclusively for recreational vessels.
What do you understand by the order: “Move the pilot ladder to the other side“?
Move the pilot ladder to the other side, means: to shift the pilot ladder to the opposite side of the ship.
To adjust the angle of the pilot ladder on the same side.
To remove the pilot ladder completely from the ship.
To lower the pilot ladder into the water for easier access.
How would you alert others onboard if you saw a person falling overboard?
If I saw a person falling overboard I would shout repeatedly, “Man overboard“.
I would ring the ship’s bell to signal an emergency.
I would use a whistle to alert the crew.
I would send a text message to the captain.
An unconscious casualty who is breathing, should be placed:
Flat on their back with their head elevated.
In the recovery position.
Sitting upright to ensure they can breathe easily.
In a position that allows for immediate CPR if needed.
If a casualty has no pulse, the first aider must immediately:
Start heart compression and artificial respiration.
Call for emergency medical assistance and wait for help.
Check the casualty’s airway and position them on their side.
Administer oxygen if available.
Which of the following substance is ozone-depleting?
Carbon Dioxide.
Methane.
Halons
Nitrogen.
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