SEAM5 MIDTERM

1. Which of the following should be an appropriate action when ship has touched the sea bottom?

Do not stop engines and drive up the ship firmly ashore.

2. Which of the following nature of bottom is recommended in beaching a vessel? Soft mud or Sand

3. Which of the following is not included in the purposes of beaching a vessel? To test the bottom hull integrity of

the vessel

4. The following are the procedures in beaching a vessel. Which one is done before and after the beaching?

Sounding of all tanks

5. A training requirement as per Regulation V/2, par.8 for masters, chief mates, chief engineer officers, 2nd

engineer officers and persons assigned immediate responsibility for embarking and disembarking passengers.

Crisis management and human behavior training

6. The passenger safety, cargo safety and hull integrity training for masters, chief mates, chief engineer officers,

2nd engineer officers and persons assigned immediate responsibility would include the enumerated below except:

Carriage of live cargoes

7. Beaching is an intentional grounding while Stranding is a/an: accidental grounding

8. Which of the following is carried out periodically as an investigation after the stranding of the vessel?

Sounding of each tank and hold bilge

9. How would you mark each link in the next to the last shot of an anchor chain? Paint yellow

10. How would you determine the amount or length of chain (shot) when in standard condition? [ (Depth of water in

meters x 2) + 90] /27.5 meters

11. The metal plate that covers the top of the spurling/spill pipe is a bonnet cover while for the hawse pipe is a:

Buckler/spray plate

12. Which of the following is a mooring alongside of two different or same sized ships for cargo transfer and

either one of the ships is at anchor or both are underway? Ship to Ship Mooring 

13. Which of the following mooring lines shall you use to lead ashore as perpendicular to the ship fore and aft line

and restrain the ship in one direction (off the berth)? Breast lines

14. Which of the following parts of the windlass physically engages the chain during hauling or paying out?

Wildcat

15. When the responsible officer in the anchoring operation was instructed by the bridge to secure the anchor chain

after the anchor has been brought up, which of the following is to be secured or put on to bear the load

generated by the vessel’s movement and the weight of the anchor cable during its stay at anchor? Bow

stopper/Guillotine bar

16. “Hold number three line, and allow only enough of it to render around the bitts to prevent the line  from parting”

means___________. Check three

17. Which of the following is the action of the Master to minimize the shallow water effect known as squat?

Reduction to slow speed

18. Which will most likely occur when entering a shallow water area? The ship’s trim will vary/change
19. The abandonship station signal is consists of__________. Verbal order by the ship’s master

20. What regulation of the STCW Code states the mandatory minimum requirements for the training and

qualifications of masters, officers, ratings and other personnel serving on passengers ships other than ro-ro

passengers? Regulation V/3

21. The ability to assist passengers en route to muster and embarkation stations is one of the aspects of training

in Crowd and Crisis Management for the designated personnel. Which one is not included? Restriction on the use

of elevators

22. What results when two ships underway pass close to each other so that they are drawn towards each other?

Interaction

23. What is the cause of the increase in draft of a ship moving through the water? Drop of water pressure around

the ship’s hull

24. “Smelling the ground or bottoms” occurs when: ship moves towards shore

25. How would you predict the common occurrence when your ship is running into the shallow water? A decrease in

Under Keel Clearance

26. Which of the following is the best time to beach the vessel? Slack water

27. The marking on an anchor chain for 2 shots is_____________. Only the detachable link is painted red and two

links on each side of the detachable link are painted white

28. How would you interpret the mooring hand signal of the responsible officer when he raised his hand with the

fist being clenched and unclenched means: Heave or hoist slowly (inching)

29. How would you act as a mooring party member when the mooring officer has raised his both hands above the

shoulders, with open hands facing forward? Stop

30. A sharp upward movement of the arm with the hand cupped towards the signaler means: “Let go” or “Cast off”

31. How much is the ratio between the depth of the water and the ship’s draft so that the water is considered

shallow? 1.5

32. A container ship is approaching her berth at a speed of 5 Knots. Her Block coefficient (Cb) is 0.77. Solve for the

computed Squat. 0.39 meter

33. Which of the following is not an indication that your ship has entered a shallow water? Effectiveness of the

rudder helm increases

34. How would you make a report with the bridge when the anchor leads to the long stay and then comes back to

short and eventually to medium stay with a 10 O’clock chain direction? Anchor Brought up, 10 O’clock medium stay,

Sir!

35. Along with the vcchain direction, the tendency of the anchor chain movement is to be reported. How would you

describe the chain movement when it leads in a longer range from the ship’s side extending from the hawse pipe?

Long stay

36. When anchoring under normal conditions, which scope of chain is recommended? Five to seven times the depth

of water

37. Which of the following is the shipboard emergency station alarm signal? Seven or more short blast followed by

one long blast on ship’s whistle or alarm bell

38. The designated personnel in assisting passengers in emergency situations shall be familiar with the mustering

procedures. Which is not included in the procedures? Maintaining escapes routes clear of obstructions

39. Which of the following are the locations where passengers must gather in an emergency and are usually

situated on the upper deck close to the rescue stations? Assembly stations

40. In an emergency situation, the ship’s crew will lead the passengers to which of the following where lifeboats, life

rafts etc. are situated? Rescue stations

41. Which of the following is a process wherein during an emergency situation, a ship is intentionally taken towards

shallow waters and at last grounded? Beaching

42. What is posted to keep the crew aware of the different emergency

situations and duties to be performed if such situations occur in reality? Muster List

43. The regular training and drill must be conducted by the master of the ship to ensure that all crew members

are familiar with: lifesaving and fire -fighting

44. Different teams are made to tackle emergencies like fire, flooding and etc. Which of the following operates

at the point of scenario? Emergency team 1

45. The common muster point is clearly described if any emergency alarm is sounded. Normally what area is made as

a common muster point? Life boat deck area

46. The crew members not assigned to emergency teams would prepare any of the following except: assist in the

navigation procedure

47. Which of the following in not a reason of anchoring a vessel?

a. Awaiting for a good weather or the pilot is not available

b. Awaiting for the voyage instructions

c. Machinery breakdown/Loss of propeller or damaged rudder d. The berth or cargo is

available

48. How would you predict the role of the headsprings when sent out ashore?

a. Prevent the forward motion of the vessel c. Prevent the aft motion of the vessel

b. Restrain the ship in one direction(off the berth) d. Prevent the rotational motion of the ship

49. Which of the following is not included in the undertaking of checks and preparations of the

anchoring party members on standby forward?

a. Hydraulics/steam on, windlass operation checked, brake properly applied

b. Anchor cleared by unlashing the voyage securing devices, anchor ball/lights prepared

c. Communication with the bridge tested and anchor walked out/back clear of hawse pipe

d. Methods of approach and anchoring, depth of water, length of cable and which anchor to use

50.. Which of the following is a list displayed in a prominent areas of the vessel such as Bridge, Engine room,

accommodation alleyways etc., or areas where ship’s crews spend the maximum of their time?

a. Master Manifest b. Muster Manifest c. Crew List d. Muster List

51.. Which of the following emergency teams works along with all other teams?

b. Emergency team 2 b. Command Team c. Roving Team d. Engine room team

52. Who is the usual designated person for the emergency station as indicated in the station bill?
a. Master b. Chief Engr. C. Chief Officer d. 2nd Engr.

53. . The Crowd Management training required by regulation Chap. V/3 par. 4 for personnel designated on

muster list to assist passengers in emergency situations include the enumerated below except:

a. Awareness of the life-saving appliances and control plans

b. Ability to assist passengers en route to muster and embarkation stations

c. Mustering procedures

d. Awareness of the escape routes during emergency situations

54. The Regulation V/2, par.7 for masters, chief mates, chief engineer officers, 2 nd engineer officers and

persons

assigned immediate responsibility for embarking and disembarking passengers is entiled:

a. Passenger safety, cargo safety and hull integrity training

b. Crisis management and human behavior training

c. Loading and Embarkation procedures

d. Carriage of dangerous cargoes

55. The correct application of the provision of the Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing of

vehicles, rail cars, and other transport units carried & proper use of cargo securing equipment and materials

provided is under what training aspects for masters, chief mates, chief engineer officers, 2 nd engineer officers

and persons assigned immediate responsibility?

a. Securing cargoes c. Loading and embarkation procedures

b. Carriage of dangerous cargoes d. Opening/closing/ securing hull

56. Which of the following will happen when stranded ship starts the de-ballasting operation?

a. Increase of GM b. Reduction of GM c. Increase of BM d. Reduction of KM

57. A ship coming from deep water approaching this depth will experience the factors changes in her behavior.

  a. Bernoulli’s effect                b. shallow water            c. vibration       

d. buoyancy effect

58. How would you infer a method of anchoring where you let the anchor slip with cable under its own weight

from the hawse pipe?

a. Release cable b. Let go c. Veer cable d. Walk back 59. How would you identify the

cause when you notice that your ship’s speed has decreased, the stern has settled into the water, and the rudder

is sluggish in responding to steering orders?

a. Shallow water c. Steering Gear failure

b. Water Current d. Inadequate lubricating oil in the engine

60. A vessel proceeding along the bank of a channel or canal has the tendency to:

a. hug the bank c. sheer away from the bank

b. increase speed d. continue to lie with the bank

1. A ship coming from deep water approaching this depth will experience the factors changes in her behavior.

      a. Bernoulli’s effect                b. shallow water            c. vibration            d. buoyancy effect

2. What is the first indication that your ship is approaching shallow water?

      a. motion of ships                                                        c. more vibration than normal

      b. factors and force involved                                      d. external forces effects

3. What forces refers to the pressure of the water.

      a. current                  b. electro dynamic              c. aerodynamic              d. hydrodynamic

4. A big squat may result in damage to the

      a. Ship’s stem          b. Stern waves      c. Propeller or rudder          d. Bottom of waterway

5. The resulting change in trim due to downward displacement of a ship underway is called

      a. Sinkage                b. drop in pressure        c. Bernoulli’s principal          d. Squat

6. The effect when two ship’s underway pass close to each other so that they are drawn towards  each other.

      a. magnetic              b. bank suction              c. smelling the ground          d. interaction

      b. type of ship’s propeller d. type of cargo      d. type of cargo

9. A vessel proceeding along the bank of a channel or canal has the tendency to:

      a. hug the bank                                                c. increase speed

      b. sheer away from the bank                            d. continue to lie with the bank

10. What should be done to make the rudder effective in turning?

      a. increases the speed of the ship                  c. increase the movement of the ship

      b. increases the propulsion of the ship            d. increase the revolution per minute of the ship

11. How would you identify the cause when you notice that your ship’s speed has decreased, the

stern has settled into the water, and the rudder is sluggish in responding to steering orders?

a. Shallow water c. Steering Gear failure

b. Water Current d. Inadequate lubricating oil in the engine

17. A vessel proceeding along the bank of a channel or canal has the tendency to:

a. hug the bank c. sheer away from the bank

b. increase speed d. continue to lie with the bank

22. To effectively control the movement of a ship through the water depends on her maneuvering.

      a. Equipment                    b. steering                c. rudder                  d. helms order

23. When the cable is tight and leading down to the water close to the horizontal.

      a. Lee tide                        b. long stay                c. wind robe              d. tide robe

24. To allow the cable to run out freely, not using the brake or windlass motor.

      a. Walk back                  b. come to                  c. shortening -in        d. surge cable

25. A ship riding at anchor head tide.

      a. Tide rode                    b. weather tide            c. veer cable              d. long stay

26. When both anchor are out and the cables are entwined or crossed.

      a. Open hawse              b. snub cab                  c. foul hawse            d. render cable

27. The length of the cable used or to be used in anchoring.

      a. Span                          b. scope                        c. nipped cable        d. a  cock bill

28. When anchoring under normal conditions, which scope of chain is recommended?

        a. An amount equal to the depth of water        c. 5 to 7 times the depth of water

        b. 2 to 3 times the depth of water                      d. 10 times the depth of water

29. It means to pay out the cable by windlass power.

      a. lower cable                  b. Walk back                  c. Render cable                  d. heave up

30. It is the ratio of the length of cable to the depth of water.

      a. Shackle                      b. Shot                c. Scope of anchor chain              d. B and C are correct

31. What anchoring term is used when the angle the anchor cable/chain makes with the

water surface is 90°?

        a. Brought up                  b. Anchor aweigh              c. Long Stay              d. Up and down

35. How would you infer a method of anchoring where you let the anchor slip with cable under

its own weight from the hawse pipe?

a. Release cable b. Let go c. Veer cable d. Walk back

36. How would you mark the first shot of anchor chain in its detachable link?

a. Paint Yellow color b. Paint Blue color c. Paint White color d. Paint Red color

40. Which of the following in not a reason of anchoring a vessel?

a. Awaiting for a good weather or the pilot is not available

b. Awaiting for the voyage instructions

c. Machinery breakdown/Loss of propeller or damaged rudder

d. The berth or cargo is available

42. Generally the term used when a ship is secured in an anchorage by her two bower anchors to prevent her from

dragging anchor.

      a. Mooring                    b. anchoring                    c. moored                  d. alongside

43. Coming alongside a pier o wharf, also referred to as.

      a. Moored                    b. berthing                        c. anchoring              d. mooring

44. Lines leading forward at an acute angle from the fore part of the ship to the shore casted.

      a. Headline                b. astern lines                  c. spring lines            d. breast lines

45. Ship secured by lines (ropes made of either fiber or wire).

      a. berthing lines          b. mooring lines              c. anchor moored      d. alongside

46. Keep the ship alongside, that is, prevent the ship from moving outward.

      a. Breast lines              b. Astern lines                c. head lies                d. back spring lines

47. Put the line under tension when coming alongside.

      a. Ease the line            b. Take a strain on          c. check the line          d. slack off the line

48. When the ship swings past the line parallel with berth the engine is put.

      a. astern                        b. stop                              c. slow down              d. crush stop

49. The engine is kept at slow or dead slow ahead whiles securing to the buoy so that the tendency of the bow to

cant to pot.

      a. buoy close to the ship                                      c . buoy distant the ship

      b. buoy steady                                                      d. buoy move backward

50. The cable is veered slowly until the end link reaches the ring of the buoy where it is?

      a. Fastened                      b. tight                    c. shackled                      d. moored

51. One shackle of anchor chain is equivalent of measurement in feet

      a. 90                                  b. 95                      c. 100                              d. 105

52. How would you predict the role of the headsprings when sent out ashore?

a. Prevent the forward motion of the vessel c. Prevent the aft motion of the vessel

b. Restrain the ship in one direction(off the berth) d. Prevent the rotational motion of the ship

56. Which of the following is not included in the undertaking of checks and preparations of the

anchoring party members on standby forward?

a. Hydraulics/steam on, windlass operation checked, brake properly applied

b. Anchor cleared by unlashing the voyage securing devices, anchor ball/lights prepared

c. Communication with the bridge tested and anchor walked out/back clear of hawse pipe

d. Methods of approach and anchoring, depth of water, length of cable and which anchor to use

67. The shore facilities located at deck in case of fire on dock.

      a. Firefighting equipment                              c. emergency pump    

      b. CAB                                                            d. international connection                           

63. It is posted in the conspicuous place for the assignment of emergency procedure.

      a. Pilot post card              b. station bill          c. bunkering station          d. recovery station

64. Ships carrying not more than 36 passengers a system complying with the provision of the fire safety system

code.

      a. Fire hose                b. automatic sprinkler              c. CO2              d. Foam extinguisher

65. The duct is used only at the terminal end .

      a. Ventilation system      b. stairway        c. free cross-sectional areas    d. duct passage.

66. Shall be provided with hatches for inspection and cleaning.

      a. stairway                  b. exhaust duct                  c. fire control                  d. C02 room

67. No direct access shall be permitted between the machinery space and the space containing the emergency

fire pump and its source of power.

      a. An air lock          b. remote operated          c. “A-60” class requirement    d. Water tight room

68. Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers shall not be placed in but in control station only..

      a. Accommodation spaces      b. alley ways      c. bridge space        d. engine room space

69. Ships shall carry the number of fire-fighter’s outfit.

      a. one                                        b. two                  c. three                    d. four

72. Which of the following is a list displayed in a prominent areas of the vessel such as Bridge, Engine room,

accommodation alleyways etc., or areas where ship’s crews spend the maximum of their time?

a. Master Manifest b. Muster Manifest c. Crew List d. Muster List

Commission

76. Which of the following emergency teams works along with all other teams?

b. Emergency team 2 b. Command Team c. Roving Team d. Engine room

team

80. Who is the usual designated person for the emergency station as indicated in the station bill?

a. Master b. Chief Engr. C. Chief Officer d. 2nd Engr.

82. On a ship engaged on a voyage where passengers are scheduled to be on board for more than hours, muster of

the passenger shall take place within after their embarkation.

      a. 6 hrs.                    b. 12 hrs.                      c. 18 hrs.                      d. 24 hrs

83. On board training in the use of the ship’s life-saving appliances, including survival craft equipment, and the use

of fire-extinguishing appliances shall be given later than.

      a. Two weeks          b. three weeks              c. four weeks                d. five weeks

84. Circumstances the understanding safety information symbols, signs and alarm signal.

      a. Safety familiarization                              c. loading familiarization

        b. abandon ship                                        d. man overboard

85. Learning vessel layout, showing muster and embarkation stations, and emergency escape routes/exits.

      a. Fire plan                c. escape route            b. emergency procedure            d. safety  familiarization

86. Locate and use of fire alarm and use of portable fire extinguisher, fireman outfit and SCBA.

      a. Mustering station    b. emergency station      c. recovery station        d. planning station

87. Locate and understanding operation of power manual operate watertight doors, car ramp ways of hull opening.

      a. Equipment training        b. operation training      c. emergency training      d. safety  Training

88. The transfer of survivors from a wreck to the ship requires nearly sea condition normally rescue boats or

motor lifeboats will be used.

      a. Rather rough sea            b. moderate sea            c. calm sea          d. none of the above
89. In absence of rescue boat but it complies the requirements may accept for emergency situation picking for

sea survivor.

      a. Dingy                              b. lifeboat                      c. life raft              d. rubber craft

90. In requirement enough lifejackets shall be stowed in the vicinity.

      a. Muster stations              b. alley ways                  c. boat deck          d. main deck

91. The lifeboat will be only allowed the number capacity stencil forward as per measurement.

        a. 75 kgs                            b. 55 kgs                      c. 45 kgs              d. 80 kgs

92. The Crowd Management training required by regulation Chap. V/3 par. 4 for personnel

designated on muster list to assist passengers in emergency situations include the enumerated

below except:

a. Awareness of the life-saving appliances and control plans

b. Ability to assist passengers en route to muster and embarkation stations

c. Mustering procedures

d. Awareness of the escape routes during emergency situations

93. The mandatory minimum requirements for the training and qualifications of masters, officers, ratings and

other personnel serving on passengers ships other than ro-ro passengers required by what regulation of the

STCW Code?

a. Regulation V/1 b. Regulation V/3 c. Regulation V/2 d. Regulation V/4

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96. The Regulation V/2, par.7 for masters, chief mates, chief engineer officers, 2 engineer officers and persons

assigned immediate responsibility for embarking and disembarking passengers is entiled:

a. Passenger safety, cargo safety and hull integrity training

b. Crisis management and human behavior training

c. Loading and Embarkation procedures

d. Carriage of dangerous cargoes

97. The Regulation V/2, par.8 for masters, chief mates, chief engineer officers, 2 nd engineer officers and persons

assigned immediate responsibility for embarking and disembarking passengers is entiled:

a. Crisis management and human behavior training

b. Loading and Embarkation procedures

c. Carriage of dangerous cargoes

d. Passenger safety, cargo safety and hull integrity training

99. The correct application of the provision of the Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing of

vehicles, rail cars, and other transport units carried & proper use of cargo securing equipment and materials
 provided is under what training aspects for masters, chief mates, chief engineer officers, 2 nd engineer

officers

and persons assigned immediate responsibility ?

a. Securing cargoes c. Loading and embarkation procedures

b. Carriage of dangerous cargoes d. Opening/closing/ securing hull

102. What speed should be used intend for beaching?

    a. Haft speed                b. slow speed                  c. dead on water            d. safe speed

103. What precaution to be taken to establish the water round the ship?

      a. bottom characteristic      b. current set        c. sounding of depth        d. damage effects

104. To establish the bottom damage what should be done to tanks and compartments?

      a. takes sounding        b. damage measure      c. close all valves      d. repair the damage

105. Report to the company the situation of sea condition as practical on recovery.

      a. Seasonal month      b. set of current          c. sea condition      d. high and low tide time

106. The paramount of safety of beaching.

      a. Ship condition                                              c. environmental protection

      b. crew condition                                              d. management condition

109. Which of the following is to be acted upon when ship has touched the sea bottom?

a. Stop engines immediately.

b. Do not stop engines and wait for the high tide

c. Do not stop engines and drive up the ship firmly ashore.

d. Stop engines immediately and wait for the high tide

114. Which of the following is ically as an investigation after the stranding of the vessel?

a. Survey location and extent of damage (as far as possible).

b. Sounding of each tank and hold bilge

c. Check for oil leakages.

d. Investigation of degree and extent of stranding, and list of the hull.

115. Which of the following will happen when stranded ship starts the de-ballasting operation?

a. Increase of GM b. Reduction of GM c. Increase of BM d. Reduction of KM

Rate of turn will decrease – Which of the following statements is correct when turning a vessel in shallow water?

Squat – Which of the following shallow water effects would happen when you increase your ship’s speed past your

critical speed?

Bank cushion – Which of the following shallow water effects forces the bow away from the bank when ship

proceeds along the bank of the narrow channel or river?

It pulls the stern toward the bank – How does the bank “Suction Effect” act on single-screw vessel proceeding

along a narrow channel.