CD-0002 Ship General Safety
Question
1. How can machinery risk factors which contribute to
the vessel risk profile as defined in this module be
limited or eliminated? Select all of the correct
options.
2. What would be the result of loading a vessel without
a properly formulated loading plan, particularly at a
high loading rate terminal? Select all of the correct
options.
3 The GMDSS equipment is considered essential to
the ship’s general safety. Which of the given options
either individually or in combination, is considered an
acceptable arrangement under SOLAS requirements
for maintenance of the equipment? Select all of the
correct options.
4 How has the incidence of collision and grounding in
congested waterways been significantly reduced?
5 The overhaul of an auxiliary engine is to be carried
out by an experienced engineer assisted by an
inexperienced junior engineer. Is it important to
follow the instructions given in the Planned
Maintenance System manual when work is carried
out by an experienced person?
6. How should “significant defects”, identified during an
enhanced survey inspections, been dealt with?
7. Which publication contains the requirements for
testing of ship’s steering gears?
8. Once a voyage plan is formulated who should sign it
to confirm acknowledgement that it is acceptable?
9. The vessel structure is subject to stresses due to
various internal and external forces acting upon it.
Select from the options below given the conditions
which will result in additional stress due to external
forces.
10. Which of the following elements are considered
necessary for safe and effective voyage planning?
Select all of the correct options.
11. What information should be contained in the “Vessel
Enhanced Survey File”? Select all correct options
12. Which design feature of modern tankers and bulk
carriers has resulted in reduced vessel risk factors
as well as improved environmental protection?
Answers
- By ensuring that all engineroom personnel are
adequately trained.
- Correct and timely maintenance procedures.
- Operating all machinery within manufacturer’s
limits
- It may result in excessive local stress due to
uneven distribution of cargo.
- Excessive stresses may result due to unusual
and unacceptable still water bending.
- There must be duplication of the equipment
necessary for emergency and distress signals.
- There must be a trained maintainer on board
- The ship must have a shorebased maintenance
contract.
Introduction of traffic separation schemes.
Yes, it is important, in order to follow proper routines
and avoid the risk of overlooking some relevant
information.
By Prompt and thorough repair before the vessel
can continue trading.
SOLAS Chapter V
All bridge team personnel.
- Vessel movement in a seaway
- Action of rough sea
- Full appraisal of all information and conditions
- Executing the plan.
- Continuous monitoring of the plan with regular
review of voyage progress and conditions
- Planning the voyage from berth to berth in full
detail.
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- A complete record of the condition of the hull
and fittings including details of any previous
repairs
- The survey programme of the critical areas of
the hull structure, access possibilities and
minimum thickness records
- The status of the hull structure based on
previous records of surveys and reports.
Double hull construction
 CD-0002 Ship General Safety
Question
13. An experienced officer is signing on a new vessel.
Immediately upon arrival, he is ordered to take the
watch on the bridge without completing a
familiarisation programme. Should this be
considered acceptable?
14. How do structural corrosion and structural damage
affect the risk to the general safety of a vessel?
Select all of the correct options.
15 Which of the following should be included in a
Voyage Plan? Select all of the correct options.
16 Which factors should be considered when putting
together a vessel risk profile as described in this
module?
17 Select the correct statement: High specific gravity
cargo pilling up on the tank top may affect the
structure of:
18 Which vessel types are subject to enhanced survey
requirements as part of an Enhanced Survey
Programme?
19 Which of the following activities is classed as
condition monitoring in respect to Engine Room
operations?
20 Which personnel should be familiar with the
Emergency Electrical Power supply arrangements
and change over procedures?
21 Who is ultimately responsible for the general
condition and maintaining the structural strength of a
vessel?
22 Which components are considered to be part of the
main propulsion system for a vessel with a
conventional diesel propulsion? Select all correct
options.
23 Why is there a greater risk of serious fire hazards in
the engine room than anywhere else on the vessel?
Select all correct options.
24 Where is information regarding vessels structural
standards likely to be found? Select all correct
options
25 When considering machinery risk factors, in the
context of the vessel risk profile as defined in this
module, which machinery or systems may be
considered to be most critical?
Answers
No, an officer should always go through an
appropriate familiarisation programme before he
takes over as the Officer of the Watch.
- Increases the risk because the structure is
weakened.
- Increases the risk since the defects may act as
stress raisers.
- Up to date charts showing intended track and
any areas of danger or any hazards.
- The methods to be used for position fixing.
- Any course alteration points.
- Indication of safe speed and any speed changes
that may be necessary
All factors which put the vessel’s general safety at
risk.
the double bottom, the side shell and the transverse
bulkhead.
Bulk carriers and Oil tankers
- Used oil analysis
- Vibration analysis
All Engine room personnel
Only the Owner
- Shafting, bearings and propeller
- Main Engine and Gearbox
- Fuel and other combustible materials generally
present.
- Multiple potential heat and ignition sources
- Solas
- Classification Society Rules
Any piece of machinery or system which would
result in loss of control of the vessel in the event of it
failing.