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Installation: STAFF Management Ltd MDB CES version: CES 6.0.1

Name: Andrey Laptinov Test date: 20.11.2019
User ID: SM00980 Test type: STCW
Time used: 45
Nationality: Russian Federation (the) Department: Deck
Academy: Level: Management
Batch: Vessel type: Container vessel
Show only wrong answers with negative score: No
Questions not answered, not listed below: 0

Question asked (AsZsP7Ih):

When a vessel berths with a beam current, what happens to the force exerted by the
current if the underkeel clearance is very much reduced?
Selected answer (score 0):
It reduces because the hull acts to block the flow of current
Correct answer:
It rises very considerably because of the shallow water under the hull

Question asked (g3MEUfMu):

On a conventional rudder, how much lift force remains if the rudder-angle is decreased to
20 degrees, from an initial 35 degrees?
Selected answer (score 0):
About 50 %
Correct answer:
About 80 %

Question asked (ypugCnbJ):

Where several rescue units are engaged in a search and rescue operation, one of them
may be designated as the On-Scene Coordinator(OSC). Which of the following descibes
how this appointment will be made?
Selected answer (score 0):
The OSC will always be designated by the Search and Rescue Mission Coordinator
Correct answer:
The coastguard will appoint the OSC using their vessel database to assess suitability

Question asked (LxiA2gck):

What can lead to "Unlimited responsibility" (OPA-90)
Selected answer (score 0):
Wilful misconduct and gross negligence
Correct answer:
Wilful misconduct, gross negligence and violation of Federal Safety

Question asked ($Ro1xl#G):

Is there any special area under MARPOL where it is forbidden to pump out any sludge or
oil residues?
Selected answer (score 0):
There isn’t any special area where it is forbidden to pump out any sludge or oil residues

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Correct answer:
There are special areas where it is forbidden to pump out any sludge or oil residues

Question asked (wtSGAFG5):

The prescribed test of an approved portable VHF radio set (portophone) must be done
once a:
Selected answer (score 0):
Week
Correct answer:
Month

Question asked (EWov6T8x):

By “collect call” is meant:
Selected answer (score 0):
A group call
Correct answer:
A call for account of the receiver

Question asked (T4Dpm7TB):

With what system is a NAVTEX-message transmitted?
Selected answer (score 0):
ARQ
Correct answer:
FEC

Question asked (i7gbkWBm):

Inmarsat Telex Service code ‘31’ can be used:
Selected answer (score 0):
To ask for medical assistance
Correct answer:
To ask for maritime inquiries

Question asked (rVBKHnXo):

On board they want to make a DSC-call with a foreign coast-station. It is an urgent call.
Preferably choose:
Selected answer (score 0):
The international DSC-urgent frequency
Correct answer:
The national DSC-call frequecies of the coast-station concerned

Question asked (sJbskVDY):

Silencing by a station, not in charge of the distress-traffic, is done as follows:
Selected answer (score 0):
“SEELONCE MAYDAY” followed by the silencing station's call-sign
Correct answer:
“SEELONCE DISTRESS” followed by the silencing station's call-sign

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Question asked (u36LG3Un):

The accuracy of an Inmarsat-E positioning-system is:
Selected answer (score 0):
20 miles
Correct answer:
200 meters

Question asked (g4FT9fQt):

What is the action that a GMDSS Radio Operator should take when a DSC distress alert
is received?
Selected answer (score 0):
The Operator should immediately set continuous watch on VHF channel 70.
Correct answer:
The Operator should immediately set continuous watch on the radiotelephone frequency
that is associated with frquency band on which the distress alert was received.

Question asked (8AdgFmGL):

The names and addresses of accounting authorities can be found in :
Selected answer (score 0):
The ITU List of Callsigns and Numerical Identities of Stations used by the Maritime Mobile
and Maritime Mobile-Satellite Services
Correct answer:
The ITU List of Ship Stations

Question asked (0cV4CfKh):

As per SOLAS regulations, the general emergency alarm system must be tested:
Selected answer (score 0):
Every month
Correct answer:
Every week

Question asked (FE093pVx):

Every inflatable liferaft , inflatable lifejacket and hydrostatic release units shall be
serviced:
Selected answer (score 0):
Every 24 months.
Correct answer:
Every 12 months.

Question asked (kclH3Exh):

Why would a very large container vessel pitch more than a feeder vessel?
Selected answer (score 0):
Because container stacks on large container vessels are more exposed to wind forces
Correct answer:
Because pitching varies with ship’s length

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Question asked (W5LCAk$h):

For a container stowed in a position equidistant from the roll and pitch axes of a ship,
what will quarter the acceleration forces acting on it?
Selected answer (score 0):
Halving the roll period
Correct answer:
Doubling the roll period

Question asked (dLCOMJ5R):

What is the disadvantage of using High Tensile Steel (HTS) in ship construction?
Selected answer (score 0):
Failure without warning
Correct answer:
Enhanced vibration in HTS areas

Question asked (GB9lC42L):

With regards to carriage of Calcium Hypochlorite in containers, as per IMDG Code it is
not allowed to:
Selected answer (score 0):
Ship in open top half containers on deck.
Correct answer:
Pack and ship the cargo in bags.

Question asked (j7En$Bwp):

When taking action to deal with under-deck cargo spillage on container ships, reference
must be made to:
Selected answer (score 0):
The ship's Contingency plan.
Correct answer:
The EmS Guide.

Question asked (ZdtetfiD):

What items of container securing equipment must be used in conjunction with buttresses?
Selected answer (score 0):
Twistlocks.
Correct answer:
Double stacking cones or link plates.

Question asked (Y8ktq9sI):

The correct weight of a wrongly declared container may be best indicated by:
Selected answer (score 0):
The ship's loading computer.
Correct answer:
Strain gauges fitted to the shore gantry cranes.

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Question asked (xC$SABfB):

What immediate action should be taken if a ship unexpectedly runs aground and stops?
Selected answer (score 0):
Sound the General Alarm
Correct answer:
Stop engine(s)

Question asked (Yr4cqXLO):

Your vessel is in an area of restricted visibility. You hear this sound signal. What does it
mean?
Selected answer (score -1):
That there is a vessel at anchor in the vicinity
Correct answer:
That there is a vessel in distress nearby

Question asked (R5bdfqAk):

What are the three volumes of the IAMSAR Manual?
Selected answer (score 0):
I Organization II Communications III Rescue Procedures
Correct answer:
I Organization and Management II Mission Co-ordination III Mobile Facilities

Question asked (#bAk2xev):

As per the IMDG Code, ‘Marine Pollutant’ is defined as:"
Selected answer (score 0):
A substance which, because of its tendency to degrade in seafood, or because of its
hazard potential to the aquatic environment is subject to the provisions of Annex I of
MARPOL, as amended, and carried by sea accordingly.
Correct answer:
A substance which is subject to the provisions of Annex III of MARPOL.

Question asked (rne$UGAY):

"Door to door" shipment is covered under:
Selected answer (score 0):
A Destination Bill of Lading.
Correct answer:
A Through Bill of Lading.

Question asked (dmOEwd5k):

What type of dynamic forces may cause indent in plating on forecastle deck and main
deck in way of pillars inside forecastle?
Selected answer (score 0):
Slamming in way of flat bottom forward of light draught
Correct answer:
Pressure forces caused by green water on deck

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Question asked (6$FJn9qL):

If a tank container of liquid ammonia is engulfed in fire, it is recommended:
Selected answer (score 0):
To restrict ventilation.
Correct answer:
To allow ventilation.

Question asked (RBGlI4K8):

Besides normal loads, the lashings of the containers stowed at the outboard part of the
deck stow are additionally subjected to:
Selected answer (score 0):
Lack of support from adjacent columns of containers.
Correct answer:
The effect of wind on the containers.

Question asked (HG$pRAp0):

The most effective method of dealing with an under-deck cargo space fire on board a
container ship, is to:
Selected answer (score 0):
Boundary cool the cargo hold from the deck.
Correct answer:
Deploy the fixed firefighting system.

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