COURSES (CMO 67, OPTIONS (POSSIBLE ANSWER)

STCW FUNCTIONS STEM (QUESTION) ANSWER KEY

S.2017) A B C D

NAVIGATIONAL NAVIGATION AT A Navigational equipment that have

INSTRUMENTS WITH THE OPERATIONAL repeaters and used to check the Magnetic Compass Gyro Compass GPS ECDIS B
COMPASSES LEVEL heading of the vessel.

NAVIGATIONAL NAVIGATION AT A device that gives/shows a

INSTRUMENTS WITH THE OPERATIONAL navigator the reading of Magnetic Compass bowl Periscope Repeater RADAR B
COMPASSES LEVEL Compass.

NAVIGATIONAL It is a precision navigation

NAVIGATION AT
instrument utilizing the latest
INSTRUMENTS WITH THE OPERATIONAL technology available today to
AIS RADAR GPS SART C
COMPASSES LEVEL
provide position accuracy.

NAVIGATIONAL NAVIGATION AT A scientific instrument that is used to

INSTRUMENTS WITH THE OPERATIONAL measure air pressure in a certain RADAR Echo Sounder Barometer Speed and Distance Log C
COMPASSES LEVEL environment.

NAVIGATIONAL NAVIGATION AT It is a mathematically described

INSTRUMENTS WITH THE OPERATIONAL technique of how to represent the Chart Scaling Cartography Projection D
COMPASSES LEVEL Earth’s curved surface on a flat map.

NAVIGATIONAL Method of navigation that ships, land

NAVIGATION AT
vehicles, and people can use, which Terrestrial and Coastal
INSTRUMENTS WITH THE OPERATIONAL rely on technology powered by Navigation
Navigation Celestial Navigation Electronic Navigation D
COMPASSES LEVEL
electricity.

NAVIGATIONAL NAVIGATION AT A perfect watch instrument which

INSTRUMENTS WITH THE OPERATIONAL gave time of GMT or Greenwhich Ship's Clock Anemometer Chronometer VDR C
COMPASSES LEVEL Mean Time.

NAVIGATIONAL A paper made by cartographers

NAVIGATION AT
composed of Latitude, Longitude,
INSTRUMENTS WITH THE OPERATIONAL and compass rose where ship’s
Map Nautical Chart Parallel Ruler Nautical Almanac C
COMPASSES LEVEL
position are plotted.

NAVIGATIONAL NAVIGATION AT
It is the a value of a standard
INSTRUMENTS WITH THE OPERATIONAL barometric pressure. 1014.35 mb 1013.25 mb 1012.35 mb 760 mb B
COMPASSES LEVEL
NAVIGATIONAL NAVIGATION AT Which type of material is known for
INSTRUMENTS WITH THE OPERATIONAL having magnetic properties similar to Paramagnetic material Diamagnetic material Ferromagnetic material Nonmagnetic material C
COMPASSES LEVEL iron?

SHIP, SHIP NAVIGATION AT Which part structure at the rear of

ROUTINES, AND SHIP THE OPERATIONAL the ship is responsible for Rudder Bulkhead Funnel Mast A
CONSTRUCTION LEVEL propulsion?

SHIP, SHIP NAVIGATION AT

What is the purpose of a collision To prevent flooding in case of To provide access to the
ROUTINES, AND SHIP THE OPERATIONAL bulkhead? To store cargo To enhance crew comfort
collision engine room
C
CONSTRUCTION LEVEL

SHIP, SHIP NAVIGATION AT

Who oversees the ship's navigation,
ROUTINES, AND SHIP THE OPERATIONAL charts, and route planning? Captain Chief Engineer Chief Steward Radio Operator A
CONSTRUCTION LEVEL

SHIP, SHIP NAVIGATION AT

Which type of bulkhead seperates
ROUTINES, AND SHIP THE OPERATIONAL different cargo holds? Collision bulkhead Watertight bulkhead Weather deck bulkhead Accomodation bulkhead B
CONSTRUCTION LEVEL

SHIP, SHIP NAVIGATION AT

What is the primary fuction of a
ROUTINES, AND SHIP THE OPERATIONAL windlassin anchoring operations? Lowering the anchor Deploying fenders Securing mooring lines Guiding the anchor A
CONSTRUCTION LEVEL

SHIP, SHIP NAVIGATION AT

What is the primary fuction of a
ROUTINES, AND SHIP THE OPERATIONAL winch during berthing operations? Lowering the anchor Deploying fenders Securing mooring lines Guiding the anchor C
CONSTRUCTION LEVEL
SHIP, SHIP NAVIGATION AT
What is the primary purpose of a
ROUTINES, AND SHIP THE OPERATIONAL bosun's chair in maritime activities? Fishing Working at Heights Steering Cooking B
CONSTRUCTION LEVEL

SHIP, SHIP NAVIGATION AT

What is the function of a ship's Create watertights
ROUTINES, AND SHIP THE OPERATIONAL keel? Provide stability
compartment
Absorb collision impacts Define the ship's width A
CONSTRUCTION LEVEL

SHIP, SHIP NAVIGATION AT

What is the main purpose of a chain
ROUTINES, AND SHIP THE OPERATIONAL stopper in anchoring operations Lowering the anchor Stopping the vessel Securing the anchor chain Controlling the vessel speed B
CONSTRUCTION LEVEL

SHIP, SHIP While maneuvering in a narrow

NAVIGATION AT
berth, which equipment should the
ROUTINES, AND SHIP THE OPERATIONAL crew use to controls and steer the
Capstans Bollard Rudder Fairleads
CONSTRUCTION LEVEL
ship?

TERRESTRIAL AND NAVIGATION AT To exclusively display the

What is the primary purpose of a To provide entertainment To represent a whole or part of To serve as a decorative piece
COASTAL THE OPERATIONAL
map? through geographical quizzes. an area on a flat surface. showcasing artistic skills.
political boundaries of a B
NAVIGATION 1 LEVEL country.

TERRESTRIAL AND NAVIGATION AT

What is a nautical chart primarily Predicting weather patterns Tracking marine wildlife Navigation and ensuring safe Monitoring international trade
COASTAL THE OPERATIONAL
used for? over the ocean. migrations. maritime travel. routes exclusively.
C
NAVIGATION 1 LEVEL

TERRESTRIAL AND Given a scenario where a ship

NAVIGATION AT
needs to navigate through a densely
COASTAL THE OPERATIONAL
populated coastal area, which type
General chart. Harbor chart. Sailing chart Coastal chart. C
NAVIGATION 1 LEVEL
of chart should be primarily used?

TERRESTRIAL AND NAVIGATION AT Through the identification of

Analyzing a nautical chart, how can By locating the areas with the By selecting areas closest to
COASTAL THE OPERATIONAL
one identify safe anchorage areas? most vegetation.
designated anchorage sites By finding the deepest areas.
major cities.
B
NAVIGATION 1 LEVEL marked on the chart.
TERRESTRIAL AND NAVIGATION AT Why might a mariner choose an
ENCs provide real-time RNCs are only available for ENCs are less accurate than RNCs are outdated and no
COASTAL THE OPERATIONAL ENC over an RNC for electronic
updates, while RNCs do not. inland waters. RNCs. longer in use.
A
NAVIGATION 1 LEVEL navigation?

Given the task of creating a safe and

TERRESTRIAL AND NAVIGATION AT efficient route for a vessel carrying Large-scale harbor and Vegetation maps to
Small-scale sailing charts for Population density maps to
COASTAL THE OPERATIONAL sensitive cargo, what types of charts approach charts for detailed
the entire journey.
understand ecological
avoid areas of potential piracy.
A
NAVIGATION 1 LEVEL and information would be most navigation near destinations. impacts.
important to consider?

TERRESTRIAL AND When tasked with evaluating the

NAVIGATION AT Depths, navigational aids, and
safety of a proposed maritime route, Entertainment venues along The location of marine wildlife Political boundaries to ensure
COASTAL THE OPERATIONAL
what chart features should be the coast for crew leisure.
submerged obstacles for
for observation opportunities. diplomatic compliance.
B
NAVIGATION 1 LEVEL navigational safety.
analyzed first?

TERRESTRIAL AND When selecting a chart projection for

NAVIGATION AT The projection’s ability to
a specific navigational task, what The aesthetic preferences of The historical usage of the The ease of framing and
COASTAL THE OPERATIONAL
criteria would you use to make your the navigation officer.
represent accurate angular
projection by the vessel. displaying the chart.
B
NAVIGATION 1 LEVEL relationships and scales.
decision?

TERRESTRIAL AND NAVIGATION AT To advise mariners of

What is the primary purpose of a To provide entertainment to To offer guidance on fishing
COASTAL THE OPERATIONAL
Notice to Mariners (NtM)?
important matters affecting
mariners during long voyages. regulations.
To report weather conditions. A
NAVIGATION 1 LEVEL navigational safety.

TERRESTRIAL AND NAVIGATION AT Which tool is used to scratch out

COASTAL THE OPERATIONAL details if a mistake is made using a Eraser Scalpel Hacksaw Blade Compass B
NAVIGATION 1 LEVEL pen?

The weight of the ship excluding

CARGO HANDLING
cargo, fuel, ballast, stores,
TRIM, STABILITY AND AND STOWAGE AT
passengers, and crew, but with Cargo Deadweight Tons Deadweight Tons (DWT) Displacement, Light Displacement, Loaded B
STRESS THE OPERATIONAL
water in the boilers to steaming
LEVEL
level.

CARGO HANDLING
TPC is the mass which must be
TRIM, STABILITY AND AND STOWAGE AT tonnage per centimetre tonnage per cubic metre tonnes per centimetre tonnes per cubic metre
loaded or discharged to change the C
STRESS THE OPERATIONAL
ship's mean draft by 1 cm.
immersion immersion immersion immersion
LEVEL
 CARGO HANDLING
TRIM, STABILITY AND AND STOWAGE AT Buoyancy is a measure of the ships
midship strength freeboard ability to float Deadweight C
STRESS THE OPERATIONAL _____.
LEVEL

The _______ is the number of

CARGO HANDLING
millimetres by which the mean draft
TRIM, STABILITY AND AND STOWAGE AT tonnes per centimeter
changes when a ship passes from trim fresh water allowance freeboard C
STRESS THE OPERATIONAL
salt water to fresh water, or vice
immersion
LEVEL
versa.

CARGO HANDLING the draught of a ship the draught of a ship increases the draught of a ship
Which of the following statement is the draught of a ship increases
TRIM, STABILITY AND AND STOWAGE AT decreases when it passes when it passes from fresh decreases when it passes
true regarding the fresh water when it passes from seawater A
STRESS THE OPERATIONAL
allowance.
from fresh water to seawater water to seawater and vice from seawater to fresh water
to fresh water and vice versa
LEVEL and vice versa versa and vice versa

CARGO HANDLING
TRIM, STABILITY AND AND STOWAGE AT GM is the measure of the
list of the vessel total stability of the vessel amount of reverse buoyancy initial stability of the vessel D
STRESS THE OPERATIONAL _________.
LEVEL

CARGO HANDLING
TRIM, STABILITY AND AND STOWAGE AT What is the difference between the
List Heel Flotation Trim D
STRESS THE OPERATIONAL forward and aft drafts of a vessel?
LEVEL

CARGO HANDLING
What will happen to the ship center
TRIM, STABILITY AND AND STOWAGE AT pass through the center of
of gravity if weight is added at the move down merge with the metacenter move up B
STRESS THE OPERATIONAL
keel?
flotation
LEVEL
 CARGO HANDLING
TRIM, STABILITY AND AND STOWAGE AT The principal danger from the liquid Rupturing of bulkhead due to Loss of stability due to free
Corrosion in shifting Damaging tank bottom D
STRESS THE OPERATIONAL in a half filled tank is? shifting surface effect
LEVEL

CARGO HANDLING The difference between

TRIM, STABILITY AND AND STOWAGE AT displacement, light and
Cargo Deadweight Tons Deadweight Tons (DWT) Displacement, Light Displacement, Loaded B
STRESS THE OPERATIONAL displacement, loaded. A measure of
LEVEL the ship's total carrying capacity.

NAVIGATIONAL Convention on the Conference on the

Conference on the Local Convention on the Local
COLLISION AND WATCH KEEPING What is the complete title of the International Regulations for International Rules for
Regulations for Preventing Regulations for Preventing C
REGULATIONS INCLUDING COLREGs?
Collisions at Sea, 1972 Collisions at Sea, 1972
Preventing Collisions at Sea, Preventing Collisions at Sea,
COLREGS 1972 1972
NAVIGATIONAL
COLLISION AND WATCH KEEPING How many rules in total does the
38 39 40 41 D
REGULATIONS INCLUDING Collision Regulation have?
COLREGS
NAVIGATIONAL a vessel fishing with nets,
You are considered as a “vessel not a vessel which through some a vessel under sail provided
COLLISION AND WATCH KEEPING lines, trawls or other fishing an aircraft designed to
under command” if you are exceptional circumstance is that propelling machinery, if C
REGULATIONS INCLUDING
__________.
apparatus Vessel engaged in maneuver on the water
unable to maneuver fitted is not being used
COLREGS fishing
NAVIGATIONAL
Which of the following should not
COLLISION AND WATCH KEEPING Vessel less than 20 meters in Vessel carrying dangerous Vessel constrained by her
impede the passage of a vessel Vessel 200 meters in length B
REGULATIONS INCLUDING
navigating in a narrow channel?
length goods draught
COLREGS
NAVIGATIONAL
If you have sighted another vessel, If the bearing of the other
COLLISION AND WATCH KEEPING If the distance of the other If the CPA of the other vessel If the other vessel is coming
how can you determine that you are vessel is not changing and the C
REGULATIONS INCLUDING
in risk of collision?
vessel is not changing. is increasing.
distance is decreasing.
from your starboard side.
COLREGS
NAVIGATIONAL
If you are in doubt whether you are
COLLISION AND WATCH KEEPING Call the other vessel to keep Increase your speed to Assume that you are and act
overtaking another or not, what Sound five short blast. D
REGULATIONS INCLUDING
should you do?
out of your way. confirm that you are. accordingly.
COLREGS
 You are in a crossing situation with
NAVIGATIONAL
other and you are the stand-on
COLLISION AND WATCH KEEPING Wait for the other vessel to Maintain course and speed as
vessel, you noticed that she is not Alter course to starboard. Alter course to port. A
REGULATIONS INCLUDING
taking any action to avoid collision.
take action at last minute. you are the stand-on.
COLREGS
What should be your action?
NAVIGATIONAL
Keep as near to the outer limit
COLLISION AND WATCH KEEPING What should you do if you are going Sound five long blast upon Proceed at a high speed to Navigate on the port side of
on the starboard of the A
REGULATIONS INCLUDING to navigate in a narrow channel?
channel.
entering the channel. overtake other vessels. the channel.
COLREGS
In a restricted visibility, unless you
NAVIGATIONAL
are overtaking other, which of the
COLLISION AND WATCH KEEPING Taking appropriate action in
following action should you avoid if Altering course to port Altering course to starboard Reducing your speed A
REGULATIONS INCLUDING
the target posing the risk of collision
ample time.
COLREGS
is forward of your beam?
NAVIGATIONAL At night, if you sighted a vessel on
Maintain your course and Alter course to starboard and
COLLISION AND WATCH KEEPING your starboard bow, showing her Alter course to port and pass Sound five short blast or give
speed as you are the stand- pass the stern of the other D
REGULATIONS INCLUDING masthead light and red sidelight,
on.
ahead of the other vessel. five short flashes.
vessel.
COLREGS what should be your action?
The appearance of nimbostratus
NAVIGATION AT
METEOROLOGY AND clouds in the immediate vicinity of a
THE OPERATIONAL Rain and poor visibility Severe thunderstorm High winds and rising sea Dropping barometric pressure A
OCEANOGRAPHY 1 LEVEL ship at sea would be accompanied
by:

NAVIGATION AT
METEOROLOGY AND What type of clouds are associated
THE OPERATIONAL Altostratus and cirrus Cirrus and cirrostratus Altostratus and cirrostratus Cumulus and cumulonimbus D
OCEANOGRAPHY 1 LEVEL with a cold front?

NAVIGATION AT
METEOROLOGY AND The leading edge of an air mass is
THE OPERATIONAL Back Front Lapse rate An isobar B
OCEANOGRAPHY 1 LEVEL called:

NAVIGATION AT On a working copy of a weather

METEOROLOGY AND
THE OPERATIONAL map, a stationary front is Red Blue Purple Alternating red and blue D
OCEANOGRAPHY 1 LEVEL represented by what color line?

NAVIGATION AT
METEOROLOGY AND On the approach of a warm front,
THE OPERATIONAL falls rises steady uncertain A
OCEANOGRAPHY 1 LEVEL barometric pressure:
 NAVIGATION AT
METEOROLOGY AND An instrument used to measure
THE OPERATIONAL Barograph Barometer Thermograph Anemometer B
OCEANOGRAPHY 1 LEVEL atmospheric pressure:

NAVIGATION AT When facing the wind in the N.

METEOROLOGY AND
THE OPERATIONAL Hemisphere, the center of low Directly behind you Directly in front of you To your left and behind you To your right and behind you D
OCEANOGRAPHY 1 LEVEL pressure lies:

NAVIGATION AT
METEOROLOGY AND Anticyclone are usually
THE OPERATIONAL Overcast skies Dry, Fair weather High winds and gustiness Cloudiness and precipitation B
OCEANOGRAPHY 1 LEVEL characterized by:

NAVIGATION AT A line on the weather chart

METEOROLOGY AND
THE OPERATIONAL connecting places of the same Isobar Agonic Isothem Isogonic A
OCEANOGRAPHY 1 LEVEL barometric pressure.

NAVIGATION AT
METEOROLOGY AND In the N. Hemisphere, the To the left of the direction of To the right of the direction of
THE OPERATIONAL To the north of the storm To the south of the storm D
OCEANOGRAPHY 1 LEVEL dangerous semi-circle lies storm’s movement storm’s movement

Colors is also useful for Temperature

NAVIGATION AT
METEOROLOGY AND maps. If you see a red-shaded area It is an area with warm It is an area with cold
THE OPERATIONAL It is an area with rainy weather It is an area with typhoon A
OCEANOGRAPHY 2 LEVEL in a temperature map, what does it temperature temperature
indicates?
You are using a 500 mb chart. You
NAVIGATION AT saw a line depicted on the chart that
METEOROLOGY AND
THE OPERATIONAL says "501". This means that the 50.1 m 501 m 5,010 m 50,100 m C
OCEANOGRAPHY 2 LEVEL 500mb level is located at a height of
how many meters?

NAVIGATION AT In the northern hemisphere, what

METEOROLOGY AND
THE OPERATIONAL direction will the wind blow around Clockwise Northerly Counter-clockwise Southerly C
OCEANOGRAPHY 2 LEVEL the center of a low pressure area?

What do you call the black line

NAVIGATION AT representing the calculations
METEOROLOGY AND
THE OPERATIONAL between the relationship of pressure Squall Line Dam Line Dry Line Fronts B
OCEANOGRAPHY 2 LEVEL and temperature with height and is
measured in decameters?
 Which atmospheric phenomenon is
NAVIGATION AT characterized by intense, organized
METEOROLOGY AND
THE OPERATIONAL convection and warm core Extratropical low Tropical low Meteorological bomb Cutoff low B
OCEANOGRAPHY 2 LEVEL temperatures, often forming in
tropical regions?
It is characterized by its clear
Analyze the structure and function of It serves as a secondary
NAVIGATION AT It acts as the calm center of It marks the outer boundary of center and surrounding ring of
METEOROLOGY AND the eyewall in a hurricane, explaining eyewall, forming during the
THE OPERATIONAL the storm, allowing for rapid the hurricane, influencing the intense thunderstorms, C
OCEANOGRAPHY 2 LEVEL its significance in terms of wind
evacuation of air masses. direction of its movement. harboring the strongest winds
weakening phase of the
speed and storm intensity. hurricane.
and heaviest rainfall.

NAVIGATION AT What role do density differences

METEOROLOGY AND Initiating thermohaline Forming coastal upwelling
THE OPERATIONAL primarily play in driving deep ocean Creating surface waves Influencing surface winds B
OCEANOGRAPHY 2 LEVEL currents?
circulation zones

NAVIGATION AT Which ocean is characterized by the

METEOROLOGY AND
THE OPERATIONAL presence of the North Atlantic Drift Atlantic Ocean Pacific Ocean Southern Ocean Indian Ocean A
OCEANOGRAPHY 2 LEVEL and the Gulf Stream?

NAVIGATION AT Which side of the storm typically

METEOROLOGY AND
THE OPERATIONAL experiences the strongest winds and Fair side Strong side Dirty side Calm side C
OCEANOGRAPHY 2 LEVEL heaviest rainfall?

NAVIGATION AT What is the significance of tide and

METEOROLOGY AND They help in predicting They assist in optimizing They aid in safe navigation They provide information for
THE OPERATIONAL current prediction methods for C
OCEANOGRAPHY 2 LEVEL maritime activities?
hurricane trajectories fishing locations and anchoring underwater mining operations

It is a type of chart projection that is

TERRESTRIAL AND NAVIGATION AT usually used by Mariners in
COASTAL THE OPERATIONAL navigation,It is often described as a Plane Orthographic Gnomonic Mercator D
NAVIGATION 2 LEVEL cylindrical projection, but it must be
derived mathematically.

TERRESTRIAL AND NAVIGATION AT It is a type of chart projection that is

COASTAL THE OPERATIONAL used by navigators in Great circle Plane Orthographic Gnomonic Mercator C
NAVIGATION 2 LEVEL Sailing

TERRESTRIAL AND NAVIGATION AT It is a measurement between Point A

COASTAL THE OPERATIONAL and B in which it is measured in a Course Distance Bearing Latitude B
NAVIGATION 2 LEVEL vertical scale
TERRESTRIAL AND NAVIGATION AT It is a measurement between Point A
COASTAL THE OPERATIONAL and B in which it is measured in a Course Distance Bearing Latitude A
NAVIGATION 2 LEVEL Compass rose

TERRESTRIAL AND NAVIGATION AT

In Plane sailing, it is the distance
COASTAL THE OPERATIONAL
between Lat A and Lat B
Dlong DLat Mean Lat Dep B
NAVIGATION 2 LEVEL

TERRESTRIAL AND NAVIGATION AT It is an organization/party that is

COASTAL THE OPERATIONAL concentrated on all issues with AIS VTS ENAV ENG B
NAVIGATION 2 LEVEL regards to traffic.

TERRESTRIAL AND NAVIGATION AT It is a mark that will help to indicate

COASTAL THE OPERATIONAL which side of water way to be Cardinal Mark Lateral Mark Side Mark Safe water mark B
NAVIGATION 2 LEVEL followed.

TERRESTRIAL AND NAVIGATION AT

It is a mark that indicates where will Emergency Wreck Marking
COASTAL THE OPERATIONAL
you find the best navigable water.
Cardinal mark Isolated Safe water mark Special Mark
Buoy
A
NAVIGATION 2 LEVEL

TERRESTRIAL AND NAVIGATION AT

A mark that has a topmark of 2 black
COASTAL THE OPERATIONAL
cones pointing upwards
Special Mark Safe Water mark South Cardinal mark North Cardinal mark D
NAVIGATION 2 LEVEL

TERRESTRIAL AND NAVIGATION AT

A mark that has a topmark of single
COASTAL THE OPERATIONAL
Red Sphere
Special Mark Emergency Wreck Mark Safe Water Mark Starboard lateral Mark C
NAVIGATION 2 LEVEL

CARGO HANDLING
CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE AT What is the primary characteristic of It poses no risk to the It does not require any special It does not contain hazardouz It is not subject to any
A
AND STOWAGE (NDG) THE OPERATIONAL non-dangerous cargo on ships? environment handling stowage substances regulations
LEVEL
 CARGO HANDLING
CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE AT Which of the is an example of non-
Explosives Flammable liquids Electronics Toxic chemicals C
AND STOWAGE (NDG) THE OPERATIONAL dangerous cargo?
LEVEL

CARGO HANDLING Accordimg to the IMO code, who is

CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE AT primarily responsible for ensuring the The maritime insurance
The cargo owner The Ship's Captain The port authority B
AND STOWAGE (NDG) THE OPERATIONAL safe transport of Non-dangerous company
LEVEL cargo on the ship

CARGO HANDLING The IMO Code recommends that

CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE AT non-dangerous cargoes should be Rough weather and ship's
Routine maintenance Cargo maintenance Unloading operations C
AND STOWAGE (NDG) THE OPERATIONAL secured to withstand forces exerted motions
LEVEL during:

CARGO HANDLING
Which factor is NOT considered
CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE AT
when determining the stowage Cargo Weight Cargo dimensions Weather conditions Cargo owner's nationality D
AND STOWAGE (NDG) THE OPERATIONAL locations for non-dangerous ?
LEVEL

CARGO HANDLING What major incident in 1912 led to

CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE AT the extablisment of safety
Sinking of the Titanic World War 1 Telecommunications Sinking of the Lusitania A
AND STOWAGE (NDG) THE OPERATIONAL regulations for ship and ultimately
LEVEL the creation of the IMO?

CARGO HANDLING
Which should crew members wear
CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE AT Personal Protective equipment
during cargo hold preparation for Sampling equipment Ventilations fans Chemical cleaning agents B
AND STOWAGE (NDG) THE OPERATIONAL personal safety? (PPE)
LEVEL
 CARGO HANDLING
In the context of non dangerous
CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE AT The cargo's weight distribution The cargo's position relative to
cargo stowage, What is meant by The cargo's volume The cargo's packing material A
AND STOWAGE (NDG) THE OPERATIONAL "trim"? within a hold the ship's centerline
LEVEL

CARGO HANDLING
CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE AT The IMO 's primary function is to
Aviation Shipping Telecommunications Railroad A
AND STOWAGE (NDG) THE OPERATIONAL regulate which indutry?
LEVEL

CARGO HANDLING
Which international treaty regulates
CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE AT
the prevention of pollution from Enclos SOLAS MARPOL Convention Basel Convention C
AND STOWAGE (NDG) THE OPERATIONAL ship's and is known as:
LEVEL

MARINE
It is the mechanism or system used
BASIC MARINE ENGINEERING AT
to generate thrust to move a ship or Marine diesel engine Marine propulsion Propulsion engine Diesel propulsion B
ENGINEERING THE OPERATIONAL
boat across water.
LEVEL

MARINE It is a type of internal combustion

BASIC MARINE ENGINEERING AT engine which ignites the fuel by
Diesel engine Electric engine Steam turbine Gas turbine A
ENGINEERING THE OPERATIONAL injecting it into hot, high-pressure air
LEVEL in a combustion chamber.

MARINE
Power for propulsion motor is
BASIC MARINE ENGINEERING AT
supplied by the ship’s generator and propeller prime mover rudder electric motor B
ENGINEERING THE OPERATIONAL
______________ assembly.
LEVEL

The steam turbine is a device for

MARINE obtaining mechanical work from the
BASIC MARINE ENGINEERING AT energy stored in steam. Steam
velocity level energy power C
ENGINEERING THE OPERATIONAL enters the turbine with a high
LEVEL _________________ content and
leaves after giving up most of it.
 MARINE
BASIC MARINE ENGINEERING AT Electric generators work on the
magnetic waves energy diffusion law of conservation of energy electromagnetic induction D
ENGINEERING THE OPERATIONAL principle of:
LEVEL

an external magnetic field is

MARINE
brought within close proximity moving a conductor near a electricity will always want to
BASIC MARINE ENGINEERING AT current always has work that
The Law of Induction states that: to the energized conductor, stationary permanent magnet flow from a higher voltage to a C
ENGINEERING THE OPERATIONAL
the magnetic field and the
needs to be done.
caused a current to flow. lower voltage.
LEVEL
electromagnetic field interact.

MARINE
BASIC MARINE ENGINEERING AT It consists of a prime mover and
generator switchboard bus bar circuit breaker A
ENGINEERING THE OPERATIONAL alternator
LEVEL

MARINE
BASIC MARINE ENGINEERING AT The main purpose of an air lower the volume of the air by raise the volume of the air by lower the pressure of the air raise the pressure of the air by
D
ENGINEERING THE OPERATIONAL compressor is to compressing its pressure compressing its pressure by compressing its volume compressing its volume
LEVEL

MARINE
The equipment used on board for
BASIC MARINE ENGINEERING AT
the production of freshwater from Fresh water distiller Fresh water generator Fresh water evaporator Fresh water condenser B
ENGINEERING THE OPERATIONAL
seawater is known as:
LEVEL

MARINE
It is a system used to transfer heat
BASIC MARINE ENGINEERING AT
between liquid and gas, gas and Heat exchanger Cooler Distiller Heater A
ENGINEERING THE OPERATIONAL
gas, liquid and liquid etc.
LEVEL

PROTECTION OF BASIC SAFETY AND

What is the primary purpose of To regulate ballast water To prevent oil pollution from To manage solid waste
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL
MARPOL Annex 1? discharge ships disposal
To establish fishing restrictions B
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

PROTECTION OF BASIC SAFETY AND

What does SOPEP stand for in the Ship Operation Pollution Special Oil Pollution Shipboard Oil Pollution Ship Operation Pollution
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL
context of MARPOL Annex 1? Emergency Plan Examination Protocol Emergency Plan Elimination Program
C
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
PROTECTION OF OPA 90 stands for Oil OPA 90 stands for Overseas OPA 90 stands for Oceanic OPA 90 stands for Oil
BASIC SAFETY AND What does OPA 90 stand for, and
Pollution Act of 1990 and Pollution Agreement 1990 and Protection Agreement 1990 Pollution Assessment 1990
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL what is its significance in the context
addresses oil spill response in regulates international oil and applies to all oceanic and sets industry standards for
A
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION of oil pollution prevention?
the United States. shipping. regions. oil spill assessments.

PROTECTION OF BASIC SAFETY AND What do we mean by "noxious

MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL substances" in the context of Annex Harmful substances Non-toxic substances Recyclable materials Chemical weapons A
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION 2 of MARPOL?

PROTECTION OF BASIC SAFETY AND What Annex of MARPOL is the

MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL "Prevention of pollution by sewage Annex 2 Annex 3 Annex 4 Annex 5 C
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION from ships?

PROTECTION OF BASIC SAFETY AND What Annex of MARPOL is the

MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL "Prevention of air pollution from Annex 3 Annex 4 Annex 5 Annex 6 D
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION ships?

PROTECTION OF BASIC SAFETY AND How many nautical miles can a

3 nauticals miles from the 6 nauticals miles from the 9 nauticals miles from the 12 nauticals miles from the
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL comminuted food waste can be
nearest land nearest land nearest land nearest land
A
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION thrown oveboard?

PROTECTION OF When a ship is operating under

BASIC SAFETY AND
MARPOL Annex 1, what should be Dispose of it overboard Store it in special waste Mix it with other waste for
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL
done with oily waste generated in immediately containers disposal
Burn it in the ship's incinerator B
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
the engine room bilge?
A ship conducting Ballast Water
PROTECTION OF BASIC SAFETY AND exchange must meet the standard in 25% volumetric exchange of 85% volumetric exchange of
50% volumetric exchange of 95% volumetric exchange of
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL regulation, shall whenever possible, ballast water
ballast water
ballast water
ballast water
D
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION conduct such ballast water
exchange atleast:
A ship conducting Ballast Water
PROTECTION OF BASIC SAFETY AND exchange must meet the standard in
50 NM from the nearest land , 150 NM from the nearest 200 NM from the nearest 250 NM from the nearest
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL regulation, shall whenever possible,
atleast 50 mtrs depth land , atleast 200 mtrs depth land , atleast 200 mtrs depth land , atleast 250 mtrs depth
C
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION conduct such ballast water
exchange atleast:

BASIC SAFETY AND To regulate the shipping To set global standards for the To manage the routes and
LEADERSHIP AND What is the primary purpose of the To oversee the construction of
ENVIRONMENTAL industry's environmental training, certification, and schedules of international B
TEAMWORK PROTECTION
STCW Convention?
impact. watchkeeping of seafarers.
ships and their maintenance.
shipping.
 BASIC SAFETY AND Which document specifies the
LEADERSHIP AND
ENVIRONMENTAL minimum number of officers and The Certificate of Registry. The Cargo Manifest. The Safe Manning Document. The Bill of Lading. C
TEAMWORK PROTECTION ratings on a ship?

BASIC SAFETY AND

LEADERSHIP AND Basic safety training for all seafarers Fire prevention and
ENVIRONMENTAL Personal survival techniques. Advanced nuclear safety. Elementary first aid. B
TEAMWORK PROTECTION
includes all the following EXCEPT: firefighting.

BASIC SAFETY AND It specifies the minimum safe

LEADERSHIP AND What is the significance of the Safe It lists the ship's cargo and its It outlines the emergency It records the ship's travel
ENVIRONMENTAL manning levels and C
TEAMWORK PROTECTION
Manning Document? value. evacuation plan.
qualifications.
history and maintenance.

BASIC SAFETY AND If a seafarer is looking to advance to

LEADERSHIP AND
ENVIRONMENTAL a Chief Mate position, what type of Basic safety training. Specialized cargo handling. Advanced fire fighting. Culinary arts training. C
TEAMWORK PROTECTION training should they pursue?

BASIC SAFETY AND In the context of STCW, how should Verify that all crew members'
LEADERSHIP AND Ensure all recreational Prepare a welcome party for Increase the ship's speed to
ENVIRONMENTAL a ship prepare for a port state certifications and B
TEAMWORK PROTECTION control inspection?
facilities are operational.
documentation are up-to-date.
the inspectors. reduce inspection time.

During an abandon ship drill, a

BASIC SAFETY AND
LEADERSHIP AND lifeboat fails to launch properly. What Cancel the drill and proceed Ignore the issue as it is just a Use another lifeboat for the Record and report the issue
ENVIRONMENTAL D
TEAMWORK PROTECTION
is the next step according to safety with daily operations. drill. drill, ignoring the malfunction. for immediate rectification.
protocols?
Evaluate the effectiveness of a
BASIC SAFETY AND Time taken to complete the
LEADERSHIP AND ship's emergency response drill. The number of participants in The weather conditions during The mood of the crew post-
ENVIRONMENTAL drill compared to established A
TEAMWORK PROTECTION
What key indicator would
benchmarks.
the drill. the drill. drill.
demonstrate success?

BASIC SAFETY AND What is the primary purpose of To equip seafarers with
LEADERSHIP AND To ensure compliance with To improve communication
ENVIRONMENTAL Personal Survival Techniques To enhance ship performance fundamental safety knowledge C
TEAMWORK PROTECTION training?
international dining etiquette
and skills
skills on board

BASIC SAFETY AND

LEADERSHIP AND In case of a person overboard, Throw a lifebuoy and alert the Take a headcount of all crew
ENVIRONMENTAL Jump in to save the person Start the lifeboat engine B
TEAMWORK PROTECTION
which action should be taken first? crew members
 NAVIGATION AT If a ship wants to send a distress
CELESTIAL
THE OPERATIONAL signal using Morse light, which ... --- ... -.-. --.- -.. . .- .-. A
NAVIGATION LEVEL sequence would they use?

A ship is displaying the "ALFA" flag

NAVIGATION AT They are signaling that they
CELESTIAL but isn't responding to radio calls. They are conducting They are in distress and
THE OPERATIONAL are stopped and should be They are conducting a drill A
NAVIGATION LEVEL
What should be your primary underwater operations
avoided
require assistance
concern?

NAVIGATION AT What is the primary reason for

CELESTIAL To make communication more To confuse other ships and To avoid confusion and errors To increase the number of
THE OPERATIONAL standardizing the language used in C
NAVIGATION LEVEL maritime communication?
interesting VTS centers for safety reasons languages spoken on board

NAVIGATION AT
CELESTIAL When should "MAYDAY" be used in To announce a distress To announce a safety To announce an urgency
THE OPERATIONAL To request information B
NAVIGATION LEVEL
maritime communication? message message message

NAVIGATION AT Which GMDSS equipment is

CELESTIAL
THE OPERATIONAL primarily designed for global distress VHF Radios MF Radios NAVTEX Digital Selective Calling (DSC) D
NAVIGATION LEVEL alerting and messaging?

Which VHF channel is always on

NAVIGATION AT stand-by aboard the ship to ensure
CELESTIAL
THE OPERATIONAL the vessel is informed with all Channel 06 Channel 13 Channel 16 Channel 70 C
NAVIGATION LEVEL pertinent distress and safety
information?
If a ship from Australia needs to
NAVIGATION AT
CELESTIAL send a routine message to a group
THE OPERATIONAL 503xxxxxx 05xxxxxxx 0MIDxxxxx 00MIDxxxx C
NAVIGATION LEVEL
of ships, which MMSI format will it
likely adopt?

NAVIGATION AT Acknowledge receipt and

CELESTIAL What should a vessel do upon Change course to avoid the Wait for instructions from the Inform other vessels in the
THE OPERATIONAL gather information from the B
NAVIGATION LEVEL
receiving a distress signal? distressed vessel.
distressed craft.
nearest coast guard. vicinity before responding.

NAVIGATION AT In SAR, what action should the Broadcast its position and ETA
CELESTIAL Withhold all information for Provide detailed crew Share only its name and call
THE OPERATIONAL assisting vessel take regarding its to the distressed craft’s A
NAVIGATION LEVEL own information? position.
security reasons. information. sign.
 NAVIGATION AT In what situation would an AIS SART
CELESTIAL When visibility is poor due to In close proximity to a When the distressed vessel is
THE OPERATIONAL be more beneficial than a RADAR In calm sea conditions. C
NAVIGATION LEVEL SART?
fog. rescuing ship. beyond radar range.

NAVIGATION AT
OPERATIONAL USE it is the duration or length of a single
THE OPERATIONAL Pulse length Pulse repetition rate Crest Trough A
OF RADAR AND ARPA LEVEL pulse.

NAVIGATION AT
OPERATIONAL USE Which type of radar can detect
THE OPERATIONAL X-band S-band C-band All of the above A
OF RADAR AND ARPA LEVEL SART signals?

NAVIGATION AT
OPERATIONAL USE Which type of radar has a
THE OPERATIONAL X-band S-band C-band All of the above B
OF RADAR AND ARPA LEVEL wavelength of 10cm?

NAVIGATION AT
OPERATIONAL USE A radar control that adjusts receiver
THE OPERATIONAL Gain A/C Rain A/C Sea Brilliance A
OF RADAR AND ARPA LEVEL sensitivity.

As per IMO's minimum performance

standards, what radar function is
NAVIGATION AT
OPERATIONAL USE required to enable it to display two-
THE OPERATIONAL Anti-Clutter Gain Range Discrimination Bearing Discrimination D
OF RADAR AND ARPA LEVEL point targets on the same range
separated by a difference in
bearing?

NAVIGATION AT
OPERATIONAL USE The speed of travel of radio waves is
THE OPERATIONAL Speed of light Speed of sound Speed of thunder Speed of sea wave A
OF RADAR AND ARPA LEVEL comparable to?

NAVIGATION AT
OPERATIONAL USE Which of the following is NOT a
THE OPERATIONAL Size of the target Hull color of the target Hull composition of the target Altitude of the target B
OF RADAR AND ARPA LEVEL factor affecting radar resolution?

NAVIGATION AT As a radar operator, what is the best

OPERATIONAL USE
THE OPERATIONAL way to avoid radar errors and Shore-based service Periodic checks Regular turning on/off of radar Reading operators manual B
OF RADAR AND ARPA LEVEL malfunctions?
 NAVIGATION AT Which of the following is NOT Rocks or any partly-
OPERATIONAL USE
THE OPERATIONAL typically monitored with the use of Shore line Fixed aids to navigation submerged dangers to Vessels D
OF RADAR AND ARPA LEVEL Parallel Indexing? navigation

NAVIGATION AT
OPERATIONAL USE Blind sectors are caused by blockages caused by own atmospheric and temperature
THE OPERATIONAL radar interferences wrong setting of anti-clutter B
OF RADAR AND ARPA LEVEL ________. ship's structure inversion

MARITIME NAVIGATION AT If a ship wants to send a distress

COMMUNICATIONS THE OPERATIONAL signal using Morse light, which ... --- ... -.-. --.- -.. . .- .-. A
(GMDSS FOR GOC) LEVEL sequence would they use?

MARITIME A ship is displaying the "ALFA" flag

NAVIGATION AT They are signaling that they
but isn't responding to radio calls. They are conducting They are in distress and
COMMUNICATIONS THE OPERATIONAL
What should be your primary underwater operations
are stopped and should be
require assistance
They are conducting a drill A
(GMDSS FOR GOC) LEVEL avoided
concern?

MARITIME NAVIGATION AT What is the primary reason for

To make communication more To confuse other ships and To avoid confusion and errors To increase the number of
COMMUNICATIONS THE OPERATIONAL standardizing the language used in
interesting VTS centers for safety reasons languages spoken on board
C
(GMDSS FOR GOC) LEVEL maritime communication?

MARITIME NAVIGATION AT
When should "MAYDAY" be used in To announce a distress To announce a safety To announce an urgency
COMMUNICATIONS THE OPERATIONAL
maritime communication?
To request information
message message message
B
(GMDSS FOR GOC) LEVEL

MARITIME NAVIGATION AT Which GMDSS equipment is

COMMUNICATIONS THE OPERATIONAL primarily designed for global distress VHF Radios MF Radios NAVTEX Digital Selective Calling (DSC) D
(GMDSS FOR GOC) LEVEL alerting and messaging?

Which VHF channel is always on

MARITIME NAVIGATION AT stand-by aboard the ship to ensure
COMMUNICATIONS THE OPERATIONAL the vessel is informed with all Channel 06 Channel 13 Channel 16 Channel 70 C
(GMDSS FOR GOC) LEVEL pertinent distress and safety
information?

MARITIME If a ship from Australia needs to

NAVIGATION AT
send a routine message to a group
COMMUNICATIONS THE OPERATIONAL
of ships, which MMSI format will it
503xxxxxx 05xxxxxxx 0MIDxxxxx 00MIDxxxx C
(GMDSS FOR GOC) LEVEL
likely adopt?
MARITIME NAVIGATION AT Acknowledge receipt and
What should a vessel do upon Change course to avoid the Wait for instructions from the Inform other vessels in the
COMMUNICATIONS THE OPERATIONAL
receiving a distress signal? distressed vessel.
gather information from the
nearest coast guard. vicinity before responding.
B
(GMDSS FOR GOC) LEVEL distressed craft.

MARITIME NAVIGATION AT In SAR, what action should the Broadcast its position and ETA
Withhold all information for Provide detailed crew Share only its name and call
COMMUNICATIONS THE OPERATIONAL assisting vessel take regarding its to the distressed craft’s
security reasons. information. sign.
A
(GMDSS FOR GOC) LEVEL own information? position.

MARITIME NAVIGATION AT In what situation would an AIS SART

When visibility is poor due to In close proximity to a When the distressed vessel is
COMMUNICATIONS THE OPERATIONAL be more beneficial than a RADAR
fog. rescuing ship. beyond radar range.
In calm sea conditions. C
(GMDSS FOR GOC) LEVEL SART?

NAVIGATION AT
OPERATIONAL USE The quality of output is determined
THE OPERATIONAL CatZOC CLAYGO GIGO DGPS C
OF ECDIS LEVEL
by the quality of the input.

NAVIGATION AT It refers to all the SENC information

OPERATIONAL USE
THE OPERATIONAL that should be shown when a chart Base Display Standard Display All Other Display Custom Display B
OF ECDIS LEVEL is first displayed on ECDIS.

NAVIGATION AT Which of the following route

OPERATIONAL USE Both rhumb line and great
THE OPERATIONAL segments does the ECDIS carry out Only rhumb line. Only great circle. Custom Display C
OF ECDIS LEVEL during route planning?
circle.

It is an electronic snapshot of a
NAVIGATION AT
OPERATIONAL USE paper chart or a scanned copy of a
THE OPERATIONAL Raster Chart ENC Electronic Chart Vector Chart A
OF ECDIS LEVEL
paper chart, which can be accessed
through the ECDIS.

NAVIGATION AT It is also called ENCs, which are

OPERATIONAL USE
THE OPERATIONAL graphical charts that are presented Raster Charts ENC Electronic Chart Vector Chart D
OF ECDIS LEVEL more schematically.

A route monitoring alarm that gives

NAVIGATION AT
OPERATIONAL USE off an alarm if the course steered is Dfference between position
THE OPERATIONAL Timer Off Course Early Course Change C
OF ECDIS LEVEL
more than or less than that of the sensors
current course.
 NAVIGATION AT
OPERATIONAL USE A danger detection area defined by
THE OPERATIONAL Sector Rectangular Vector Circumference C
OF ECDIS LEVEL
length and width.

NAVIGATION AT It means the level of SENC

OPERATIONAL USE
THE OPERATIONAL information which cannot be Base Display Standard Display All Other Display Custom Display A
OF ECDIS LEVEL removed from the display.

It is easy when underway to

Raster charts require
NAVIGATION AT work back and forth between There is no learning curve for
OPERATIONAL USE What is the disadvantage of using a significantly more storage Paper chart information is
THE OPERATIONAL the wide view of large paper mariners already familiar with A
OF ECDIS LEVEL
raster charts? room than vector charts on retained
charts and the small section paper charts.
electronic devices.
seen on an electronic screen.

A route monitoring alarm that gives

NAVIGATION AT
OPERATIONAL USE off an alarm if the ECDIS detects
THE OPERATIONAL Timer Arrival Last Waypoint Off Course Early Course Change D
OF ECDIS LEVEL
that the alteration is being done
earlier by the set amount of time.
If a ship needs to navigate through a
NAVIGATION AT shallow channel with minimal under
SHIP HANDLING AND The height of the ship's keel The distance between the
THE OPERATIONAL keel clearance, which factor is most The width of the ship's keel. The length of the ship's keel. B
MANEUVERING LEVEL crucial for the navigator to monitor
above the waterline. ship's keel and the seabed.
closely?
When executing a maneuver to
avoid a collision at sea,
NAVIGATION AT understanding the ship's turning The diameter of the circle the The path the ship will trace out The radius of the circle the The necessary clear area
SHIP HANDLING AND
THE OPERATIONAL circle is crucial. Which aspect of the ship will describe if it turns 180 when making a full 360-degree ship makes when turning at its around the ship to ensure it B
MANEUVERING LEVEL turning circle is most relevant for the degrees. turn under continuous helm. maximum speed. can turn safely.
captain to consider for this
maneuver?

NAVIGATION AT The exposed area where the

SHIP HANDLING AND The underwater part of the The area of the ship's hull The interior spaces shielded
THE OPERATIONAL What is the windage area on a ship? effect of wind is more C
MANEUVERING LEVEL
ship affected by currents below the waterline
prominent
from the wind
 Recognize that the same wind
Considering the impact of wind on Assume that light conditions
strength can have a different
NAVIGATION AT ship handling, how does the captain Ignore wind strength as it has Prepare for stronger winds to make the ship more
SHIP HANDLING AND impact, requiring more
THE OPERATIONAL need to adjust when navigating in negligible impact on have a significant impact in susceptible to wind, requiring C
MANEUVERING LEVEL light conditions versus when the ship maneuverability. light conditions.
attention in light conditions as
less wind to achieve the same
compared to when the ship is
is fully loaded? effect as in heavy conditions.
down to her marks.

When navigating a ship directly There is a significant increase The ship gains improved
NAVIGATION AT The maneuverability remains The ship's handling becomes
SHIP HANDLING AND against the current, what can be in speed, showing the steering leverage and control,
THE OPERATIONAL unchanged, indicating no unpredictable, reflecting the D
MANEUVERING LEVEL
observed about its maneuvering
impact from the current. variable nature of the current.
current's boosting effect on the demonstrating the current's
capabilities and why? ship's velocity. assistance in maneuvering.

When attempting to reduce the

NAVIGATION AT Reduce the speed to decrease Adjust the speed randomly,
SHIP HANDLING AND squat effect on a ship, how should Increase the speed to Maintain the current speed as
THE OPERATIONAL the squat experienced by the since squat is not influenced C
MANEUVERING LEVEL
the captain adjust the vessel's minimize the squat effect. it has no impact on squat.
ship. by speed.
speed?
A noticeable decrease in An unusual brightness of the
NAVIGATION AT During navigation in shallow waters, An increase in engine noise
SHIP HANDLING AND An unexpected increase in the engine revolutions without a ship’s navigation lights
THE OPERATIONAL what indication might suggest that a due to greater water B
MANEUVERING LEVEL ship is experiencing squat?
ship's speed. corresponding decrease in indicating lower proximity to
resistance.
speed. the water surface.

You are approaching the pilot station

with the wind fine on the starboard
NAVIGATION AT
SHIP HANDLING AND bow and making about 3 knots. You A short burst of ahead full with
THE OPERATIONAL Backing full Stopping the engines Giving right full rudder D
MANEUVERING LEVEL
can help to calm the seas by taking left full rudder
what action just before the pilot boat
comes along on the port side?

A vessel will moor port side to a

NAVIGATION AT wharf at a berth limited by vessels
SHIP HANDLING AND
THE OPERATIONAL ahead and astern. Your tug should stern on a hawser quarter waist bow D
MANEUVERING LEVEL be made up to the vessel's
_________.

NAVIGATION AT In order to reduce your wake in a Apply enough rudder to

SHIP HANDLING AND Change your course to a
THE OPERATIONAL narrow channel, what should be counter the effect of the Reduce your speed. Shift the weight to the stern. C
MANEUVERING LEVEL done? current.
zigzag course
DECK
WATCHKEEPING NAVIGATION AT If the captain gives the order "Port
Turn the wheel 15 degrees to Turn the wheel 15 degrees to Steer the ship to a compass Increase 15 degrees to the
WITH BRIDGE THE OPERATIONAL 15", what is expected from the
the starboard side the port side bearing of 15 degrees ship's heading
B
RESOURCE LEVEL helmsman?
MANAGEMENT

DECK
WATCHKEEPING A ship's automatic steering system
NAVIGATION AT Continue on the current
malfunctions while in a busy Switch to manual control and Drop the anchor and wait for Stop the ship's engines and
WITH BRIDGE THE OPERATIONAL
shipping lane. What should be the navigate out of the lane assistance
course and hope the system
drift
A
RESOURCE LEVEL corrects itself
immediate course of action?
MANAGEMENT

DECK The ship is in dense fog, and the

WATCHKEEPING Use manual steering, reduce
NAVIGATION AT radar system fails. Given the
Increase speed to get out of Rely solely on the automatic speed, and rely on sound Anchor the ship until the fog
WITH BRIDGE THE OPERATIONAL reduced visibility and lack of radar,
the foggy area quickly steering system signals and other onboard clears
C
RESOURCE LEVEL how should the ship's navigation be
instruments
MANAGEMENT handled?

DECK If the speed of sound in seawater is

WATCHKEEPING NAVIGATION AT 1500 m/s and the two-way travel
WITH BRIDGE THE OPERATIONAL time measured by the echo-sounder 750 meters 1500 meters 3000 meters 3750 meters B
RESOURCE LEVEL is 2 seconds, what is the depth of
MANAGEMENT the water?

DECK
WATCHKEEPING Analyzing the data from an echo-
NAVIGATION AT
sounder, if there are sudden and Presence of underwater The equipment is not working The water temperature is
WITH BRIDGE THE OPERATIONAL
sharp changes in depth readings, mountains or trenches
The seabed is smooth and flat
correctly changing rapidly
A
RESOURCE LEVEL
what might this suggest?
MANAGEMENT

DECK If a ship's speed through the water is

WATCHKEEPING NAVIGATION AT consistently higher than the speed The ship is frequently
The sea is generally calm with The ship is mostly The ship is mostly navigating
WITH BRIDGE THE OPERATIONAL over ground during a voyage, what
minimal waves experiencing tail currents against prevailing currents
changing direction due to C
RESOURCE LEVEL might this indicate about the general navigational challenges
MANAGEMENT sea conditions?
DECK
WATCHKEEPING NAVIGATION AT
Which of the following is NOT a When the OOW is unsure Upon sighting unexpected If the ship's engine or steering Before making any
WITH BRIDGE THE OPERATIONAL
correct time to call the Master? about the weather conditions landmarks or hearing sounds gear breaks down navigational decision
D
RESOURCE LEVEL
MANAGEMENT

DECK
WATCHKEEPING In the event of a collision or contact
NAVIGATION AT Make a brief note and Record the details of the Wait for the Master's
with a floating object, how should the Only log it if there is apparent
WITH BRIDGE THE OPERATIONAL
Deck Officer proceed with the
investigate further after the physical contact with time and assessment before making
damage to the ship
B
RESOURCE LEVEL watch any actions taken any entry
logbook entry?
MANAGEMENT

DECK
WATCHKEEPING NAVIGATION AT During restricted visibility in a narrow Delegate navigation
Increase speed to clear the Keep the fog horn ready and Continuously monitor the radar
WITH BRIDGE THE OPERATIONAL channel, what should the Officer on
area quickly. active. and VHF channel 16.
responsibilities to the engine C
RESOURCE LEVEL Watch (OOW) primarily do? room.
MANAGEMENT

DECK
WATCHKEEPING NAVIGATION AT Provides local knowledge as a
What role does a Pilot play in the Acts as the final authority over Manages the vessel's cargo Coordinates with the shore
WITH BRIDGE THE OPERATIONAL
context of BRM? the vessel. operations. office for logistical support.
temporary member of the D
RESOURCE LEVEL bridge team.
MANAGEMENT

NAVIGATION AT A procedure to develop a complete

VOYAGE PLANNING THE OPERATIONAL description of a vessel's route from Weather Routeing Climatological Routeing Voyage Planning Ship's Routeing C
LEVEL start to finish.

NAVIGATION AT
A type of Chart/Map that displays a
VOYAGE PLANNING THE OPERATIONAL
future weather forecast.
Routeing Chart Weather Map Nautical Chart Prognostic Chart D
LEVEL

The following are included in the five

NAVIGATION AT
charts (ROUTEING CHART) that
VOYAGE PLANNING THE OPERATIONAL
cover the oceans of the world
North Atlantic Mediterranian North Pacific Indian Ocean B
LEVEL
EXCEPT:
 An Admiralty that supports the
NAVIGATION AT planning of deep-sea voyages on
VOYAGE PLANNING THE OPERATIONAL most major routes, with details of Climatological Chart Pilot Books Routeing Chart Ocean Passages of the World D
LEVEL weather, currents, ice hazards and
distances between major ports.

NAVIGATION AT
A Bridge Equipment that will give
VOYAGE PLANNING THE OPERATIONAL
show you an atmospheric Pressure.
Wind Vane Weather Facsimile Barometer Anemometer C
LEVEL

Its purpose is to improve the safety

of navigation in converging areas
NAVIGATION AT
and in areas where the density of
VOYAGE PLANNING THE OPERATIONAL
traffic is great or where freedom of
Voyage Planning Ship's Routeing Weather Routeing IMO B
LEVEL
movement of shipping is inhibited by
restricted sea-room.
A Convention that designated IMO
as "the competent international
NAVIGATION AT
organization" in matters of
VOYAGE PLANNING THE OPERATIONAL
navigational safety, safety of
STCW SOLAS UNCLOS MARPOL B
LEVEL
shipping traffic and marine
environmental protection.
Its Aim is to separate opposing
NAVIGATION AT
streams of traffic by appropriate
VOYAGE PLANNING THE OPERATIONAL
means and by establishment of
Traffic Lane Separation Zone Traffic Separation scheme Inshore Traffic Zone C
LEVEL
traffic lanes.
A line separating traffic lanes in
NAVIGATION AT
which ships are proceeding in
VOYAGE PLANNING THE OPERATIONAL
opposite or nearly opposite
Traffic Lane Round about Traffic eparation scheme Separation Zone D
LEVEL
directions

NAVIGATION AT A separation point or circular

VOYAGE PLANNING THE OPERATIONAL separation zone and a circular traffic Traffic Lane Round about Traffic eparation scheme Separation Zone B
LEVEL lane within defined limits

ADVANCED TRIM, NAVIGATION AT

Which formula can be used to
STABILITY, AND THE OPERATIONAL
calculate metacentric height?
.KM + GM KM – GM KM – KG KB – BM C
STRESS LEVEL
ADVANCED TRIM, NAVIGATION AT
TPC = Awp / 100 x Relative TPC = Awp x 100 / Relative TPC = Awp + Relative TPC = Awp x 100 x Relative
STABILITY, AND THE OPERATIONAL What is the formula for TPC?
Density Density Density / 100 Density
A
STRESS LEVEL

ADVANCED TRIM, NAVIGATION AT

In general, what does the position of
STABILITY, AND THE OPERATIONAL
the center of buoyancy depends?
Draft Depth Freeboard Length A
STRESS LEVEL

ADVANCED TRIM, NAVIGATION AT At any given draft, the TPC of a

STABILITY, AND THE OPERATIONAL vessel can be found by dividing the 120 100 4 Relative density B
STRESS LEVEL area of waterplane by:

ADVANCED TRIM, NAVIGATION AT What will be the formula if there is a

New Draft = Old density x Old New Draft = Old draft x New New Draft = Old density x New Draft = Old draft x Old
STABILITY, AND THE OPERATIONAL change in mean draft due to the
draft x New density density / Old density New density / Old draft density / New density
D
STRESS LEVEL change in density?

ADVANCED TRIM, NAVIGATION AT Your vessel is from R.D. 1016 kg/m3 DWA = FWA + (change in DWA = FWA x (change in DWA = FWA x (change in DWA = FWA + (change in
STABILITY, AND THE OPERATIONAL to 1019 kg/m3. What dock water density) density) density) density) C
STRESS LEVEL allowance formula will you use? 25 100 25 100

ADVANCED TRIM, NAVIGATION AT What will be the formula if there is a New Displacement = Old New Displacement = Old New Displacement = Old New Displacement = Old
STABILITY, AND THE OPERATIONAL change in Displacement due to the density x Old displacement x displacement x New density / density x New density / Old displacement x Old density / C
STRESS LEVEL change in density? New density Old density displacement New density

ADVANCED TRIM, The effects of free surface on initial

NAVIGATION AT
stability depend upon the Volume of displacement of the Location of the tank in the Height of the center of gravity
STABILITY, AND THE OPERATIONAL
dimensions of the surface of the free
Volume of liquid in the tank
vessel vessel of the vessel
B
STRESS LEVEL
liquids and the:
What will be the “Free surface
ADVANCED TRIM, NAVIGATION AT constant” formula if the density of
FSC = R x L x Bᵌ x density FSC = L x Bᵌ x density FSC = R x L x Bᵌ x density FSC = L x Bᵌ x density
STABILITY, AND THE OPERATIONAL liquid in the tank is the same as the
12 x Disp 12 x Disp 4 x Disp 4 x Disp
B
STRESS LEVEL density of the water where the
vessel floats?

ADVANCED TRIM, The amount of tons required to be

NAVIGATION AT
loaded or discharged on the tipping
STABILITY, AND THE OPERATIONAL
center of an even keel ship increase
Deadweight FWA Tonnes per centimetre DWA C
STRESS LEVEL
or decrease her draft by 1 cm is: