Welcome to the website where you can pass online the Seafarer Evaluation Training System (SETS) test on «Ship Manoeuvering and Handling». Practice like this will help you as a marine specialist improve your knowledge with the help of online studying and appraisal practice. SETS based on practical information and marine specialists experience.
SETS tests developed for evaluating seaman basic knowledge by company “Naval Education Services” is an evaluating online-tool, used for revealing any professional preparation needed in specific fields of knowledge, defined by STCW Section A-V/1-2.
SETS 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.
Current test contains SETS questions in area «Ship Manoeuvering and Handling». Those questions can be used for competence verification specialist capable of preventing accidental situations related with transporting safety, or also for self-examination.
«Ship Manoeuvering and Handling» subject includes theoretical and practical information about advanced training for work on any type of vessel. The test assesses knowledge and skills required for advanced training on various types of vessels. It covers key concepts such as ship stability, propulsion and the effects of environmental factors like wind, waves and currents on manoeuvring. Candidates will be evaluated on their understanding of safe navigation techniques and emergency handling procedures in challenging maritime conditions. The test includes practical scenarios that simulate real-life situations, such as docking, undocking and navigating through narrow channels or congested waters. Theoretical questions will focus on the principles of ship dynamics, rudder control and the use of modern navigation equipment during complex manoeuvres. Successful completion of the test demonstrates the ability to handle any type of vessel, from small boats to large cargo ships, with confidence and precision. This assessment is designed to ensure that maritime professionals are fully prepared to operate vessels safely and efficiently in compliance with international standards.
On this site SETS on the subject «Ship Manoeuvering and Handling» contains 55 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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In which direction will the bow of a vessel move, with a single fixed pitch right-handed propeller which is turning astern?
To port.
To starboard.
Forwards.
Backwards.
Over what length of time should a diesel powered vessel be slowed down from full sea-speed to manoeuvring speed?
10 minutes.
20 minutes.
1 hour.
4 hours.
Overshoot is an expression used when talking about a ship’s steering ability. What does this mean?
It is the way a ship turns when the helm is put to the hard over position.
It is the way a ship continues to turn after counter-rudder is applied.
It is the way a ship continues to turn when the helm is put amidship.
It is the way a ship responds when moving the helm from hard to port to hard to starboard.
Your ship is making sternway of about 1.5 knots, with rudder hard to starboard. Will this rudder position have any effect on the ship’s behaviour? Choose the most complete answer.
Yes, it will give the stern a lift force to port.
No, the ship will go straight astern.
No, the rudder will have no effect when the ship is making sternway. It should be in amidships position when going astern.
Yes, it will give the stern a lift force to starboard.
A ship turns around a point called the «pivot point». What is the position of this point when the ship is stopped in the water?
At the ship’s centre of gravity.
Near the ship’s stern.
Outside of the ship’s centre line.
Near the ship’s bow.
A ship turns around a point called the «pivot point». What is the usual position of this point when the ship is at full sea speed?
Amidships.
At the stern.
At about 1/4 of the ship’s length from the bow.
At about 1/4 of the ship’s length from the stern.
What will be the stopping distance of your ship when proceeding at 8 knots and reversing to full astern?
800 m.
2 000 m.
8 ship lengths.
Check the information posted on the bridge.
You are performing an overtaking manoeuvre in confined waters. What should you watch out for?
The bow may be pulled towards and the stern may be pushed away from the other ship as you pass.
The change in speed of the other ship.
The change in your underkeel clearance.
The stern may be pulled towards and the bow may be pushed away from the other ship as you pass.
What is most noticeable about a ship with good course keeping stability?
She will maintain her course until large rudder angles are applied.
When you apply rudder, she will take time before answering.
When you apply rudder, she will continue to turn for sometime after the rudder is put amidships.
When you put the rudder amidships, she will quickly return to a straight course.
Your ship is equipped with a single right-handed fixed propeller. While steaming full ahead you reverse the engine to stop the ship. How will the ship react?
You will stop in 1.5 times the ship’s length.
You will sheer to port and stop rather quickly.
You will sheer to starboard and gradually lose headway.
You will continue on a straight course.
In which of these vessel types is «squat» likely to be most pronounced?
A cargo liner.
A supply or anchor handling vessel.
A vessel with a very wide beam compared to length.
A vessel with a high block coefficient.
Your engine is going astern and you gather sternway. The rudder is amidships and you are operating on a single, right-handed fixed screw. How will your ship react?
You will change heading to port.
You will change heading to starboard.
You will go straight astern.
Your stern will be pushed to starboard.
What would you say about a ship which is course unstable?
She will require large rudder angles to maintain course.
When you apply rudder, she will continue to turn long after the rudder is returned to amidships.
When you put rudder amidships, she will quickly return to a straight course.
When you apply rudder, she will take time before answering.
You are transiting a narrow channel. What can happen in this situation?
The bow could be pulled towards the bank.
The stern could be pushed away from the bank.
The bow could be pushed away from the bank.
The stern could be pulled towards the river bank.
In relation to squat effect, which of the following statements is incorrect?
Squat results in an increase in ship’s draft.
Squat results in a decrease in underkeel clearance.
Squat can be a serious problem for deep draft ships.
Squat results in a decrease in ship’s draft.
How should you minimize squat effect?
Decrease the speed.
Increase the speed.
Transfer ballast to change the ship’s trim.
Do a zig-zag manoeuvre and reduce the speed.
Who is responsible for the numbers and use of tugs during mooring?
The pilot.
The port authority.
The master.
The agent.
You want to stop your ship as quickly as possible without too much change in the heading. What can you do to achieve this?
Put the engines full astern.
Make a complete turning circle.
Do a zigzag manoeuvre.
Use the rudder hard over both sides while reducing engine speed.
Does a ship’s trim influence her steering abilities?
Yes, a ship usually steers better if trimmed by the bow.
No, a ship will have the same steering ability unaffected by trim.
Yes, a ship usually steers better if trimmed by the stern.
No, it is usually best to have no trim at all.
Your ship is on a course of 240° True. A person has fallen overboard on the port side and, after letting go smoke and light floats, in order to carry out a Williamson Turn would you…..
go hard to port until you are heading 180° True, then hard to starboard until you are on 060° True.
go hard to port until you are heading 195° True, then hard to starboard until you are on 060° True.
go hard to starboard until you are heading 300° True, then hard to port until you are on 060° True.
go hard to starboard to 285° True, then hard to port until you are on 060° True.
What is «ship squat»?
The sinkage and change of trim caused when the ship is proceeding with a small underkeel clearance.
Deeper draft caused by operating in fresh rather than salt water.
A requirement for ships proceeding up river under low bridges.
A slight increase in underkeel clearance.
In the diagram of a ship’s turning circle, what is the distance B known as?
Tactical Diameter.
Transfer.
Radius of the turn.
Diameter of the turn.
The position of the pivot point when making sternway is approximately….
one quarter of the length of the ship from the stern.
one quarter of the length of the ship from the bow.
amidships.
one eighth of the length of the ship from the stern.
In a narrow canal, a ship proceeding at half speed ahead swings towards the port bank of the channel. As the bow approaches the bank, it would initially….
be rejected away from the bank by the pressure.
be unaffected.
be pulled towards the bank by bank suction.
be first pulled towards the bank, then rejected away.
In the diagram of a ship’s turning circle, what is point C known as?
Pivot Point.
Centre of Flotation.
Transfer Point.
Heading Point.
How is shallow water effect felt by a vessel?
The vessel has a tendency to turn to starboard (for a left turning propeller).
The vessel has a tendency to turn to port (for a right turning propeller).
The vessel becomes sluggish in responding to the rudder.
The vessel responds very quickly to the rudder.
In the diagram, B represents the start of a turning circle of a power driven ship in deep water with 20 degrees starboard rudder. If the ship was in shallow water, the turning circle with the same rudder angle would be…
A.
B.
C.
none of the other options.
In the diagram of a ship’s turning circle, what is the distance A known as?
Advance.
Tactical Diameter.
Stopping Distance.
Transfer.
You are going to leave a crowded anchorage by making a 180 degrees turn. Your ship has a right handed propeller and you can turn either way. How can you make the turn using as little space as possible?
Full ahead, rudder hard to port.
Full ahead, rudder hard to starboard.
Rudder hard to port, full astern. After you gain some sternway, rudder hard to starboard and full ahead.
Rudder hard to starboard, full ahead. Rudder hard to port, full astern. Repeating this maneuver until you have made the turn.
In ship handling terms, what is meant by «sinkage»?
Sinkage is the deepest draft a vessel obtains aft when moving through the water.
Sinkage is the change of draft experienced when moving through water.
Sinkage is the extra draft a vessel experiences when comparatively heavily loaded both ends.
Sinkage is the extra draft a vessel experiences when comparatively heavily loaded amidships.
In which of these vessel types is «sinkage» likely to be most pronounced?
A cargo liner.
A supply or anchor handling vessel.
A vessel with a high block coefficient.
A vessel with a very wide beam compared to length.
How is bank effect felt by a vessel?
The vessel’s bow is pushed away from the nearest bank.
The vessel’s stern is pushed away from the nearest bank.
The whole vessel is drawn in parallel to the nearest bank.
The whole vessel is pushed away parallel to the nearest bank.
Your ship is equipped with a right handed propeller. As you go full astern from full ahead, the ship is sheering to starboard. Is there anything you can do to reduce the change in heading?
No.
Put the rudder hard to port.
Swing the rudder from side to side.
Put the rudder hard to starboard.
You are meeting another ship in confined waters. What can happen as the ships approach each other?
Initially the bows of the ships will be pushed away from each other.
Initially the bows of the ships will be pulled together.
Both vessels will be affected by squat.
There will be no effect.
In ship handling terms, which of these overtaking situations is the most dangerous?
A small vessel overtaking a large vessel with a big difference in speed between the two vessels.
A small vessel overtaking a large vessel with little difference in speed between the two vessels.
A large vessel overtaking a small vessel with a big difference in speed between the two vessels.
A large vessel overtaking a small vessel with little difference in speed between the two vessels.
When operating with conventional screw tugs, what is the function of the «Gob» or «Gog» rope?
To reduce the chance of «girting».
To secure the tug to the ship.
To keep the tug at the correct place on the ship’s side when pushing.
To improve the bollard pull of the tug.
Overshoot is an expression used when talking about a ship’s steering ability. How can overshoot be determined?
Do a 360 degrees turning circle.
Do a 540 degrees turning circle.
Do a standing turn.
Do a 20/20 degree zigzag manoeuvre.
You are sailing in shallow water, with 15 % underkeel clearance. Coming full astern from full ahead, how will your course change compared with deep water?
Large change at first then changing slightly.
The heading will change only slightly.
The heading will not change.
The heading will most likely change by a large amount.
You are sailing in shallow water, with 15 % underkeel clearance. How will your stopping distance and turning circle change compared with deep water?
Stopping distance shorter & turning circle smaller.
Stopping distance longer & turning circle larger.
Stopping distance & turning circle will remain the same.
Stopping distance same & turning circle larger.
When manoeuvring, when will you notice the effect of shallow water?
When your underkeel clearance is 15 % or less.
When your underkeel clearance is 10 % or less.
When your underkeel clearance is 50 % or less.
When your underkeel clearance is 75 % or less.
You are on a VLCC and are approaching shallow water with an underkeel clearance of 15 %. What speed should you have when entering the shallow water and when should you slow down?
Maintain normal sea-speed, no need to slow down.
Reduce to slow or less in due time before entering.
About 10 knots, slow down 15 minutes before entering.
About 6-7 knots, slow down 30 minutes before entering.
What shape of hull does a course stable ship usually have?
A long, slim hull.
A short, slim hull.
A long, wide hull.
A short, wide hull.
The rudder is hard over, engine full ahead in shallow water. How much rudder lift force remains when the engine is stopped?
About 80 %.
About 50 %.
About 10 %.
About 5 %.
The rudder is hard over, engine full ahead in deep water. How much rudder lift force remains when the engine is stopped?
About 5 %.
About 20 %.
About 50 %.
About 80 %.
You are berthed with a steady offshore beam wind of 30 knots. This wind suddenly increases to 60 knots. When this happens, the force pushing the vessel off the berth will be ……
doubled.
tripled.
quadrupled.
quintupled.
A tug is connected by a line at your bow. Will the bollard pull be the same at any speed? Choose the most complete answer.
Yes, the bollard pull is the same at any speed.
No, when the speed is increasing, the bollard pull is also increasing.
No, when the speed exceeds 5 knots the tug will not be of much help.
No, best use of a tug is made when the ship is going astern.
The diagram shows the manoeuvring characteristics of a ship. What are the distances A1 and A2 called?
Turning Distance.
Tactical Diameter.
Advance.
Transfer.
When a conventional rudder is put hard over it creates a lift force and a drag force. When the ship has to turn, how much lift force remains if the rudder-angle is decreased to 20 degrees from the hard over position?
About 10 %.
About 30 %.
About 50 %.
About 80 %.
You are in a 360 degrees turn with engine full ahead. If you reduce speed while in the turn, how will the turning diameter change?
The turning diameter will become smaller.
The turning diameter will not change.
The turning diameter will increase.
The change will depend on rudder angle.
What shape of a hull would you say a course unstable ship would have?
A long, slim hull.
A length to beam ratio greater than 5.5.
A length to beam ratio less than 5.5.
A length to beam ratio less than 7.
You have made a turning test at full speed in deep water. You are now going to make one with initial speed, slow ahead. Do you think the diameter will differ from that of initial full ahead?
The diameter will be the same whatever initial speed we have when starting the turn.
Yes, it will be much smaller with slow ahead.
Yes, it will be much greater with slow ahead.
Yes, there will be a large difference in the turning diameter between full and slow ahead.
Most large tankers are moored using wire ropes on winches in order to remain safely moored alongside. If extra mooring lines are required, would a mixture of wires and full-length synthetic fibre ropes be appropriate?
No, because the wires would take most of the strain and the fibre ropes practically none.
Yes, because the extra fibre ropes are easier to handle.
No, because most fibre ropes of the required breaking strain are large and difficult to handle.
Yes, because the fibre ropes are more flexible and complement the wires, adding to the overall effectiveness of the mooring.
A ship is being turned short round in a tidal stream that is running at three knots. If in still waters this normally takes 12 minutes, what allowance, if any, should be made for the drift of the ship during the turn?
6 cables.
no allowance.
3 cables.
12 cables.
The graph shows the decrease of speed, against time, on a 100 000 deadweight tanker proceeding at full speed of 13.3 knots and at minute 0 the engine was stopped. What is the decrease in speed most likely to be?
Series 1.
Series 2.
Series 3.
None of the other options.
The rudder is in the hard over position, propeller stopped. The ship is turning slowly. What can be done to make her turn faster without increasing forward speed?
Give full astern until the ship has stopped, then full ahead again with the rudder hard over.
Give a kick ahead.
Give slow ahead.
Give half astern.
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