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Installation: CES version: CES 5.0.4577

Name: Test date: 22.10.2012
User ID: 365 Test type: STCW
Date of birth: 06.07.1983 Department: Deck
Nationality: Philippines Level: Operational
Academy: PMI Vessel type: Bulk carrier
Batch:
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Question asked (77):

Watch keeping engineers shall have a minimum of knowledge of the vessel's engine
room and operation of its functions prior to being accepted as Engineer on Duty, and shall
acknowledge his familiarization with the equipment by signing a check list listing all units
he shall be able to operate. Minimum knowledge is:
Selected answer:
Understand the function of all main and auxiliary equipment, e.g. machinery, pumps, fuel
systems, cooling systems and the interlinks between various units and the function of
them.
Correct answer:
He shall have all the knowledge as listed in the other alternatives

Question asked (148):

Where may as a general rule pressure containers for gas fire-extinguishing medium be
kept? (SOLAS II-2/5.1.10)
Selected answer:
In the space which is to be protected
Correct answer:
Outside the space which is to be protected

Question asked (222):

What is the correct understanding of the term "Block Coefficient" as applied to a ship?
Selected answer:
The ratio of the waterplane shape of the ship to a rectangle of the same extreme
dimensions
Correct answer:
The comparison of the underwater shape of the ship, to a rectangular block of the same
extreme dimensions.

Question asked (780):

How can the effects of Squat be minimized, when a ship is proceeding in shallow water?
Selected answer:
Decrease the speed and keep the ship to the centre of the channel where the water is
probably deepest
Correct answer:
Maintain a slow speed just sufficient to maintain steerage

Question asked (792):

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When a ship is steaming along a course line, what is the importance of determining the
set and rate of drift due to wind and current?
Selected answer:
To determine the correction required to the course steered to maintain the planned
passage.
Correct answer:
All of the suggested answers

Question asked (2137):

The Master has decided to 'single up' to a spring line at each end as the last lines to let
go whilst unmooring. Which of the following methods should be used to hold the lines,
whilst waiting for the order to 'let go'?
Selected answer:
The line should be kept on the warping drum of a deck winch, fig. 3
Correct answer:
The line should be turned up on the bitts, fig. 1

Question asked (2448):

If the radar is set onto the Relative Motion Display, what would an echo of a target with no
trail indicate? Note this the trail of the echo and not a vector.
Selected answer:
The target is stopped and making no way through the water
Correct answer:
The target is on the same course and speed as own ship.

Question asked (2451):

Why should Ground Stabilised True Motion display mode be avoided when using the
Arpa for anti-collision purposes
Selected answer:
The Relative Motion display and relative vectors is the only display to use for anti-collision
purposes.
Correct answer:
The collision regulations are based on ship courses through the water.

Question asked (5518):

Via Inmarsat-C a message is sent to an Inmarsat-C mailbox with a positive delivery
notification (PDN). The ground station will:
Selected answer:
Send a PDN, as soon as the message is collected from the mailbox
Correct answer:
Send a PDN, if the message has arrived in the mailbox

Question asked (5543):

With an Inmarsat-C installation there is the addressing-option “special”. Via this option:
Selected answer:
You can send a message by express delivery
Correct answer:
Give one of Inmarsat's "special access codes"

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Question asked (5552):

To guarantee optimal reception of VHF-DSC-calls, every:
Selected answer:
DSC-symbol is checked on the right amount of 10, and then checked on the correct
relation by Error Checked Character
Correct answer:
DSC-symbol is sent twice and checked extra by Error Check Character

Question asked (5603):

What mode is used for broadcast an MF/HF-DSC message:
Selected answer:
J3E
Correct answer:
J2B / F1B

Question asked (5653):

When a character in the NAVTEX message sent is not received in the proper way:
Selected answer:
the message will not be printed at all until, with repeated transmission, it can be
automatically compared and corrected
Correct answer:
Nothing or a special character will be printed

Question asked (5870):

What is important to check when transferring a position from the GPS output to a paper
chart?
Selected answer:
Ensure that the GPS is setup on the same datum as the chart
Correct answer:
Any necessary corrections are applied to convert between the GPS datum and the chart
datum

Question asked (5934):

" On area A1 the function "" Transmission and reception of signals for locating "" is mainly
based on:"
Selected answer:
the use of VHF DSC
Correct answer:
the use of SART transponders

Question asked (10064):

*Which of the following spaces may be protected by a fixed high expansion foam fire-
extinguishing system?
Selected answer:
Ro-ro cargo spaces capable of being sealed, if it is deemed that it gives an equivalent
protection as the one that should be achieved by a fixed CO2 system

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Correct answer:
All the spaces mentioned

Question asked (20428):

If a distress signal is received on board your ship, what should be the first action that
should be taken?
Selected answer:
Determine if anyone else has heard the distress signal and if your vessel is near the
distress.
Correct answer:
Attempt to establish contact with the distressed vessel

Question asked (31485):

What colour flare is used to signal a safe landing place for small boats ?
Selected answer:
Yellow
Correct answer:
Green

Question asked (31531):

What is the purpose of the "Bowsing tackle" (block and tackle) supplied at each end of
the lifeboat?
Selected answer:
It is designed to pull the boat alongside the embarkation deck after the tracing pennants
have been released
Correct answer:
It keeps the boat alongside the embarkation deck so that the tracing pennants can be
released

Question asked (31551):

For how long should a tank be ventilated when people are working inside?
Selected answer:
Until the tank is gas free.
Correct answer:
For as long as people are working in the tank.

Question asked (32018):

Which of these procedures should crew follow when conducting a search?
Selected answer:
Conduct random or spot checks of logical threat areas.
Correct answer:
"Stand quietly in various spots around the space, listening for unusual sounds like the tick
tock of a clock mechanism."

Question asked (32115):

Which of these types of information is considered sensitive?
Selected answer:
Ship schematics and HR policies.

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Correct answer:
Voyage itinerary and departure and arrival times.

Question asked (32407):

What causes cargo sweat on a Bulk Carrier?
Selected answer:
Cold and moist air introduced into a warm cargo hold
Correct answer:
Warm and moist air introduced into a cooler cargo hold

Question asked (32447):

To what depth can bulk carriers (constructed after 1 July 1999) be loaded, to withstand
flooding of any one cargo hold?
Selected answer:
The Winter loadline
Correct answer:
The Summer loadline

Question asked (32533):

On a Bulk Carrier, when should the drainpipe covers fitted to hatch coamings drains be
secured?
Selected answer:
After securing the hatch covers
Correct answer:
In the event of a cargo hold fire

Question asked (32535):

On a Bulk Carrier, what causes deterioration of a hatch cover hydraulic system?
Selected answer:
Ice accretion on piston jackets
Correct answer:
Dust and cargo particles around the piston seals

Question asked (32785):

Where can the size of the Magnetic Compass Error be found?
Selected answer:
On the chart in the centre of the compass rose or by reference to the Variation chart,
taking into account the annual changes
Correct answer:
By taking a transit bearing of two fixed geographical positions and comparing it with the
bearing of the same points on the chart

Question asked (32788):

The gyro compass can suffer from a compass error and may need to be allowed for,
when steering a course in a dangerous navigational area. What is the probable cause of
the error?
Selected answer:
Fluctuations in the electrical supply to the compass.

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Correct answer:
An uncorrected course and speed error.

Question asked (32796):

When the temperature of the air increases with height it is known as a "Temperature
Inversion" and may influence the performance of some instruments on the ship. What
should the bridge Officer of the Watch be prepared to happen?
Selected answer:
The radar will be show abnormal sea clutter as the pulse is trapped by the inversion.
Correct answer:
Abnormal ranges of VHF RT and Second Trace Returns on the radar

Question asked (32843):

What action should be taken by the Officer of the Watch when the GPS fails?
Selected answer:
Call the Master
Correct answer:
Inform the technical officer responsible for the electronic navigational equipment and
continue on passage using alternative navigational methods

Question asked (32853):

What can be done to minimize the reduction of GM due to free surface?
Selected answer:
Load fluids only into tanks with transverse subdivision bulkheads
Correct answer:
Reduce the number of slack tanks.

Question asked (32887):

What is the anticipated rolling period of a ship with a large initial Transverse Metacentric
Height (GM) and would there be any associated dangers to consider?
Selected answer:
Short period of roll, but a very stable ship and no associated dangers
Correct answer:
Short sharp period of roll associated with breaking lashings and shifting cargo

Question asked (33628):

You are in an area of restricted visibility. You hear this sound signal. What does it
mean?
Selected answer:
That there is a vessel at anchor in the vicinity.
Correct answer:
That there is a vessel in distress nearby.

Question asked (33686):

What is this?

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Selected answer:
The "Unitary Nomenclature" symbol placed alongside the name of a dangerous cargo in
shipping documents to indicate that it appears on the list of approved international
shipping names.
Correct answer:
The United Nations Packaging symbol used for Dangerous Goods.

Question asked (33735):

What would be the correct form of response to the question: What is the visibility in your
position?
Selected answer:
The correct form of response would be: Visibility is okay
Correct answer:
The correct form of response would be: Visibility in my position is two hundred meters

Question asked (33836):

Why are accommodation spaces separated from the remainder of the ship by thermal
and structural boundaries?
Selected answer:
To increase effectiveness of the air-conditioning in the accommodation
Correct answer:
To provide means of escape for the passenger and crew

Question asked (34386):

Bulk Coal cargoes may produce methane and carbon monoxide gas; what are the main
features of these two gasses?
Selected answer:
Methane and carbon monoxide gasses are non flammable but toxic
Correct answer:
Methane and carbon monoxide gasses are flammable and lighter than air

Question asked (34391):

Why should only one set of ballast tanks be filled at any one time on a Bulk Carrier?
Selected answer:
To ensure that bending moments do not become excessive
Correct answer:
To ensure that free surfaces in ballast tanks do not become excessive during the
ballasting operation

Question asked (34395):

A bulk carrier is loading to summer loadline marks; to which part of the loadline marks
does the vessel load in salt water (R.D.1025)?
Selected answer:
The bottom of the summer mark
Correct answer:
The top of the summer mark

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Question asked (34400):

What additional stability information is required before a bulk carrier can load a full cargo
of grain?
Selected answer:
The information is in a standard stability book should be sufficient to calculate a grain
condition.
Correct answer:
Grain loading conditions must be shown and the vessel is in possession of a Document of
Authorization

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