Online SETS 6000 test: Maritime English Section 1

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Current test contains SETS questions in area «RS11E1: Maritime English Section 1 – Elementary». Those questions can be used for competence verification specialist capable of preventing accidental situations related with transporting safety, or also for self-examination.

«RS11E1: Maritime English Section 1 – Elementary» subject includes theoretical and practical information about advanced training for work on any type of vessel. This elementary-level test assesses basic comprehension of essential Maritime English vocabulary for onboard safety and operations. Test-takers will complete simple sentences by filling in gaps with fundamental words like “draught,” “master,” “coil” or “gangway.” The exercises focus on recognizing standard international commands and warnings used in routine situations on a vessel. A primary goal is to evaluate the understanding of basic emergency instructions, such as “sea time,” “turn-to” or “overboard.” The sentences often describe common objects on a ship or simple actions, requiring knowledge of everyday nautical terms. This section helps ensure all crew members, regardless of rank, can understand and respond to fundamental safety protocols. Success in this test demonstrates the ability to use and interpret basic phrases critical for clear communication at sea. It provides a foundation in the key terminology needed for further advanced training and effective work on any type of vessel.

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What does the word “draught” (draft) mean?

A strong movement of air.

The distance from the waterline to the keel.

The distance from the waterline to the maindeck.

The distance from the bow to the stern.

Where is the monkey island?

Between the main deck and top deck.

In the engine room.

Up the main mast.

On top of the bridge.

What does the word “master” mean?

The key that opens all locks onboard.

The list of all stores on board.

The name for all department heads.

The legal title of the captain.

What is the “after peak“?

The highest point of the after deck.

An enclosed space at the aft end of the ship.

The aftermost storeroom.

The deck above the bridge.

What does the word “leeward” mean?

The side of the ship away from the wind.

The side of the ship from which the wind blows.

The sheltered parts of the ship.

Places where there is no wind blowing.

What does the term “in ballast” mean?

A ship in port.

A ship fully loaded.

A ship with empty double bottom tanks.

A ship carrying water in place of any cargo.

What does the term “coil” mean?

To stow a rope in a circular fashion.

An electrical part.

Part of a rope.

To lubricate something.

What does the word “fathom” mean?

The length of the anchor cable.

A measurement equal to 60 feet (18,3 meters).

A measurement equal to 6 feet (1,83 meters).

The width of the anchor cable.

What does the word “overboard” mean?

In the water.

The quay side of ship.

To discard items into the sea.

The covering over a cargo hold.

What does the term “weatherside” mean?

The open spaces on the main deck.

The side of the ship away from the wind.

The side of the ship from which the wind blows.

The main or upper deck.

What does the word “gangway” mean?

The way to reach the bridge.

The means of access to the ship from the quayside.

The ladder to the lower holds.

The ladder fitted to a mast or Samson post.

What does the word “pallet” mean?

A small cargo container.

A tray to carry cargo or on which cargo is fixed.

A large cargo grab.

A cargo net.

What does the term “sea time” mean?

The time it takes a ship to go from one port to another.

The difference between the ship’s clock and Greenwich Mean Time.

The time served by crew between signing on and signing off.

The time spent on watch.

What does the term “thwartships” mean?

The fore and aft line of the ship.

A bench or seat in a lifeboat.

The middle of the ship.

Across the ship from one side to the other.

What does the term “turn-to” mean?

To start work.

To get ready to work.

To eat a meal in the ship’s mess.

To go to sleep.

What does the word “bitts” mean?

Short pieces of rope and chain used when mooring.

Short cylindrical steel posts used to secure mooring lines.

Pieces of wood of varying size for securing cargo.

The very forward end of the bow.

What does the word “wake” mean?

The time to call the next watch.

The disturbed water left astern of a ship.

The time to call day-workers.

The wave at the bow of the ship.

What does the term “capsize” mean?

A vertical rotating barrel for hauling mooring lines.

To go overboard.

To turn over.

A very large bulk carrier with no cranes.

What does the word “set” mean?

A complete collection.

The effect of the wind on the ship.

The time each day clocks are adjusted on an ocean passage.

The effect of tide or current on a ship.

What is a “beam”?

A transverse angle iron to support deck or hatch covers.

Another ship alongside yours.

The widest part of a ship.

A type of dried vegetable.

What does the word “bilge” mean?

Loose talk or gossip.

Waste from the galley.

The sewage treatment tank.

The lowest part of the inside of the ship.

What does the word “manifest” mean?

A declaration from the captain to port authorities.

A complete list of cargo and stores.

A complete list of lifeboat stores.

A list of all crew onboard.

What does the word “underway” mean?

Starting the engine.

Proceeding through water.

Preparing to leave the port.

Not at anchor, not aground and not tied up to a quay.

What is the “steering flat”?

The compartment where the steering motor is located.

A platform behind the steering wheel.

The place from where steering orders are issued.

A type of emergency rudder.

What is a “funnel”?

An air shaft or ventilator leading into a cargo tank.

An engine room ventilator.

A structure which encloses the ship’s engine exhaust pipe.

The place at the bottom of the ship through which the propeller shaft runs.

What is the “fore peak”?

The forward most cargo space.

A tank in the bow.

A locker in the bow for anchor cable.

The very front part of a ship that cuts through the water.

What is a “fair lead”?

The metal plate that joins two cargo runners.

A special type of cargo block.

A swivel rigged on a derrick head.

An opening in the ship’s side for mooring ropes.

What is a “deadlight”?

A light no longer working.

A shielded light for working in cargo spaces.

A metal cover for a porthole.

An opening at the top of the engine room.

What is the “hawse pipe”?

The pipe leading into the anchor chain locker.

The pipe through which the anchor cable connects to anchor.

A mooring line lead for the Panama canal.

The pipe that carries water to the fire hydrants on deck.

What is a “derrick”?

A spar rigged outboard.

A boom that pivots and can be raised or lowered to work cargo.

Another name for a gantry crane.

The jib of a crane.

What is a “jackstaff”?

A flagpole over the stern.

A spar signal mast.

A flagpole on the bow.

The place on the main mast for hoisting signal flags.

What is a “Panama fairlead”?

A vertical roller used to lead a rope on to a mooring winch.

A fairlead consisting of vertical rollers open at the top.

A fairlead consisting of 4 rollers closed at the top.

A rounded fairlead that is closed at the top.

What does “freeboard” mean?

A non crew member carried as a passenger without charge.

A board fitted in hatchway to prevent movement of cargo.

The distance from the waterline to main deck.

The maximum amount of cargo a ship can load.

What is a “sounding pipe”?

A pipe used to find the depth of water under keel.

A pipe leading from the weather deck to bilges or double bottom.

A pipe hit with a steel rod at the end of each watch.

A pipe leading from the bridge to the engine room or the captain’s cabin.

What does the term “bosun” (boatswain) mean?

The leader of all the ratings.

The deck foreman.

The engine room foreman.

The man in charge of a lifeboat.

What is a “telegraph”?

Equipment on the bridge with a handle to convey orders to the engine room.

Radio equipment for sending/receiving messages via satellite.

A type of telex machine.

A message sent by radio.

What does “VLCC” mean?

Very large container compartment.

Very long cargo compartment.

Very large crude carrier.

Volatile liquid container carrier.

What does the word “bulkhead” mean?

A vertical steel wall or partition.

The vertical wall between the fore peak and No. 1 hold.

The vertical wall between the after most hold and the engine room.

The sides of a cofferdam.

What is a “windlass”?

A machine at the bow designed to raise the anchor.

Any type of mooring winch.

A winch for heavy lifts used with a jumbo derrick.

A portable air driven winch.

What does the term “forenoon watch” mean?

The 04:00 – 08:00 watch.

The 08:00 – 12:00 watch.

The 00:00 – 04:00 watch.

The master’s watch.

What is the “waterplane”?

A type of seaplane.

The area at the surface of the sea occupied by the ship’s hull.

A compartment for fresh water only.

A set of stabilizer blades fitted to high-speed ferries that can lift the hull out of the water.

What does the word “navigate” mean?

The method of finding the ship’s position.

The method for a vessel to sail from one place to another.

The shortest route between two ports.

An electronic position fixing instrument using satellites.

What does the term “abaft” mean?

Going backwards.

Alongside.

Behind.

To starboard.

What does the term “afloat” mean?

Laying on top of the water.

At anchor.

Anything that can float.

A piece of lifeboat equipment.

What does the term “amidships” mean?

The middle of the ship.

The centre-line across the ship.

The middle of the accommodation.

At 90 degrees to the fore and aft line.

What is a “rat guard”?

A circular metal covering placed over mooring lines.

A poison carried onboard.

A type of trap.

A man stationed at the gangway.