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Installation: Fleet Management Limited MDB CES version: CES 5.2.4

Name: Kuppuraj Sakthivel Test date: 18.07.2015
User ID: 10190 Test type: STCW
Date of birth: 19.12.1982 Department: Deck
Nationality: India Level: Management
Academy: Vessel type: RORO cargo vessel
Batch:
Show only wrong answers with negative score: No

Question asked (391):

A vessel berths at two different jetties under the influence of a 1 knot beam current. At the first jetty the ship has an underkeel clearance of
5 times the draught and at the second the underkeel clearance is only 0.5 times the draught. If the current exerted a force of 50 tonnes on
the ship at the first jetty, what would be the approximate force exerted at the second if the draught is the same?
Selected answer:
Unchanged, remains at 50 tonnes
Correct answer:
150 tonnes

Question asked (1886):

Your vessel is acting as the on scene commander during a distress rescue. Various vessels are interfering the distress traffic on the VHF.
What message would you use to stop them interfering with this traffic?
Selected answer:
Seelonce distress
Correct answer:
Seelonce mayday

Question asked (1962):

The IMO Code requires protection against spillage of the most dangerous products (ethyl ether, antiknock lead compounds such as TML
and TEL etc) by prescribing that:
Selected answer:
They shall be carried only in centre tanks having double bottoms?
Correct answer:
They shall be carried in cargo tanks independent of the ships hull structure?

Question asked (2067):

At what calendar interval must lifting appliances on board a vessel be suitably tested by a competent person?
Selected answer:
Annually.
Correct answer:
5 years.

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.

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Question asked (3191):

The Master arrives on the bridge obviously under the influence of alcohol and states he is taking over the "con" of the ship. What actions
should the Officer of the Watch (OOW) take in this situation?
Selected answer:
Tell the Master you do not think this is a good idea and retain control of the watch.
Correct answer:
Attempt to diplomatically avoid taking any actions that would put the ship or crew into danger and call the Chief Officer for assistance.

Question asked (3236):

What is definition on clean ballast as per MARPOL Annex 1?
Selected answer:
Ballast with an oil content of less than 1 %
Correct answer:
Ballast with an oil content of less than 15 ppm

Question asked (5570):

In a distress-situation a MF/HF-DSC transmission is used in the 8MHz frequency. In this case always:
Selected answer:
Turn on the right frequency
Correct answer:
Indicate on what frequency communication will be continued

Question asked (5637):

When a satellite receives a “distress alert” from a Cospas-Sarsat EPIRB, the relay of the “distress alert” can be delayed because the
satellite cannot immediately contact a:
Selected answer:
LES before the satellite is actually seen by this ground station
Correct answer:
LUT before the satellite is actually seen by this ground station

Question asked (6036):

Which of the following is a ship MMSI ?
Selected answer:
22753000
Correct answer:
227530000

Question asked (6117):

The names and addresses of accounting authorities can be found in :
Selected answer:
The ITU List of Coast Stations
Correct answer:
The ITU List of Ship Stations

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Question asked (20388):

*When reasonable and practicable, how often shall rescue boats be launched with their assigned crew aboard and manoeuvred in the
water?
Selected answer:
Every six months
Correct answer:
Every month

Question asked (31454):

Which one of the listed requirements regarding the stowage of a survival craft corresponds to present SOLAS regulations? Each survival
craft shall be stowed:
Selected answer:
In a state of readiness so that two crew-members can prepare for embarkation and launching in less than 15 minutes.
Correct answer:
In a secure and sheltered position and protected from damage by fire or explosion.

Question asked (31601):

Your vessel has been in collision and it is uncertain whether the vessel has the required residual stability to remain afloat. After sounding
the general alarm on board and informing the nearest Coast Radio Station of your situation, what other immediate steps should be taken?
Selected answer:
Prepare for abandoning ship and ensure that all ship's personnel are at their lifeboat stations.
Correct answer:
Complete soundings of all compartments to determine the number of compartments flooded. Check the vessels stability limitations within
its statutory loadline requirements to determine if still adequate.

Question asked (31602):

You are witness to a collision between two other ships close to your vessel. What immediate action should you take?
Selected answer:
Inform the local coast radio station of the incident and submit your name as a witness.
Correct answer:
Nothing, just standby and wait to see if any assistance is required.

Question asked (32817):

When will a ro-ro vessel pitch heavily?
Selected answer:
When wave lengths are equal to half the ship's length
Correct answer:
When wave lengths are equal to the ship's length

Question asked (32821):

What special design feature is attributed to RoRo vessels which are only car carriers?
Selected answer:
Solid ballast
Correct answer:
A very large windage area

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Question asked (32987):

On a RoRo vessel, which of the following is not required in the pre-stowage plan?
Selected answer:
Assigning crew duties
Correct answer:
Checking communications equipment

Question asked (33046):

On a RoRo vessel, what is the Maximum Securing Load of reusable use wire ropes?
Selected answer:
25% of the breaking strength
Correct answer:
30% of the breaking strength

Question asked (33049):

On a RoRo vessel, what is Maximum Securing Load?
Selected answer:
The safe working load of a device used to secure cargo on board
Correct answer:
The load capacity of a device used to secure cargo on board

Question asked (33652):

What type of search pattern is recommended in the IAMSAR Manual as most effective when the location of the search object is known
within relatively close limits?
Selected answer:
Sector Search.
Correct answer:
Expanding Square Search.

Question asked (33655):

Which of the following is a definition of the "Proper Shipping Name", as found in the IMDG Code?
Selected answer:
The name assigned by the manufacturer to a material, substance or article for the purposes of shipment.
Correct answer:
The name to be used in any documentation relating to the transportation of the dangerous substance, material or article, such as on forms,
labels and placards.

Question asked (33662):

In discussing segregation, the IMDG Code defines what it means by the term "separated from". Which of the following is that definition?
Selected answer:
Either in a vertical or horizontal separation: if the intervening decks are not resistant to fire and liquid, then only in a longitudinal separation
is acceptable. For "on deck" stowage, this means a distance of at least 12 metres. This distance also applies to one package stowed "on
deck" and another in an upper compartment.
Correct answer:
In different compartments or holds when stowed "under deck". Provided an intervening deck is resistent to fire and liquid, a vertical
separation may be accepted as equivalent. For "on deck" stowage, this segregation means a distance of at least 6 metres.

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Question asked (33680):

What Class notation denotes an oil tanker, combination carrier, chemical tanker, bulk carrier or ore carrier considered suitable for sea-
going service, built or accepted into class in accordance with the society's rules and regulations, maintained in good and efficient condition,
having on board anchoring and mooring equipment in accordance with the rules and subject to an enhanced survey programme?
Selected answer:
100A1IWS.
Correct answer:
100A1ESP.

Question asked (33708):

By what formula is the displacement calculated? W = Displacement; L = length; B = Breadth; D = depth of
vessel; Cb = Block Coefficient; Cw = Coefficient of waterplane; RD = relative density;
Selected answer:
W = L x B x d x Cb
Correct answer:
W = L x B x d x Cb / RD

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