UNIVERSITY OF CEBU‐METC
STO COMPETENCY 11 ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE FOR VALIDATION ‐ DECK
1 Ballasting is performed once cargo on each hold is half‐empty. A usual check on each deep tank
cover to ensure that it's all watertight to prevent any flooding is due to:
A water‐ingress
B rusty bolts and nuts
C leak at deep tank cover
D loosen nuts
2 What is NOT an item requires the vessel to be dry‐docked?
A Verification of loadline measurement
B Inspection of the tail shaft liner
C Belt gauging
D Repacking and grinding of skin valves
3 Which type of hull damage should be repaired first?
A damage at or just above waterline
B damage in way of machinery room
C damage below the water line
D damage to interior watertight boundaries
4 Ballasting is performed once cargo on each hold is half‐empty. A usual check on each deep tank
cover to ensure that it's all watertight to prevent any flooding is due to:
A Loosen nuts
B rusty bolts and nuts
C leak at deep tank cover
D Water‐ ingress
5 The objective of shoring a damaged bulkhead is to __________.
A support and hold the area in the damaged position
B force the warped, bulged, or deformed sections ba
C withstand subsequent additional damage
D make a watertight seal at the damaged area
6 Control of flooding should be addressed __________.
A following control of fire
B first
C following restoration of vital services
D only if a threat exists
7 You must shore up the collision bulkhead due to solid flooding forward. The bulkhead
approximates an inverted triangle. The center of pressure of the shores on the bulkhead should be
located __________.
A approximately two‐thirds of the way up the bulkhe
B at the bottom of the bulkhead
C evenly over the surface of the bulkhead
D approximately halfway up the bulkhead
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8 While in drydock, your vessel will be belt‐gauged. This process involves:
A drilling a sonic‐ testing the hull to determined the p
B testing and examining the anchor cables for detecti
C measuring the thickness of the tail shaft liner
D taking the vessel affect the deck for hull deteriorati
9 This system has been used for many years. The fittings of these plates in way of bronze propellers
and other immersed fittings is a common practice:
A sacrificial anode system
B electro‐chemical system
C impressed current system
D cathodic protection system
10 Extended cyclical variations in tensions will cause an anchor chain to break due to __________.
A Fatigue
B Corrosion
C Distortion
D Abrasion
11 Which weld fault can only be detected by a method that examines the internal structure of a weld?
A Lack of penetration
B Overlap
C Lack of reinforcement
D Undercut
12 A reinspection of the vessel shall be made between which of the following months while the
Certificate of Inspection is valid?
A 10 ‐ 14 months
B 8 ‐ 12 months
C 10 ‐ 12 months
D 12 ‐ 14 months
13 Your vessel has been damaged and you must shore a bulkhead. You should cut the shore
__________.
A approximately 1/2 inch shorter than the measured l
B approximately 1/2 inch longer than the measured l
C approximately 1/2 inch shorter per foot of shoring t
D to the same length as the measured length
14 Dunnage may be used to protect a cargo from loss or damage by _______________________ .
A ship's sweat
B inherent vice
C tainting
D hygroscopic absorption
15 Which type of hull damage should be repaired FIRST?
A Damage at or just above the waterline
B Damage in way of machinery rooms
C Damage to interior watertight boundaries
D Damage below the waterline
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16 What is the meaning of the term tare weight?
A Weight of a container
B Pounds of force necessary to damage a container
C Total weight of a container and contents
D Weight of the contents of a container
17 Sweat damage will occur in a cargo hold containing cased machinery when the __________.
A dew point of the hold is higher than the temperatu
B air temperature of the hold is higher than the temp
C dew point of the outside air is lower than the temp
D outside air temperature is colder than the tempera
18 Sweat damage in a hatch full of canned goods in cartons will occur when the __________.
A dew point is higher than the temperature of the car
B air temperature is higher than the temperature of t
C air temperature is lower than the temperature of t
D dew point is lower than the temperature of the car
19 When underway with a tow, you are required to notify the Coast Guard in which casualty situation?
A Accidental stranding or grounding
B An injury requiring first aid treatment
C Damage of bridge‐to‐bridge radio capability
D Damage to property amounting to $12,500
20 What would NOT require that a detailed report of the release of hazardous cargo be made to the
Local Authorities?
A Part of your deck cargo of five gallon cans of paint i
B A carboy of nitric acid is broken on deck while loadi
C The valve on an empty portable tank that containe
D Heavy weather causes damage to packages of a haz
21 Which factor is MOST important in preventing sweat damage within a cargo hold?
A Dew point of the cargo hold
B Dew point of the outside atmosphere
C Temperature of the cargo
D Outside air temperature
22 Repairing damage to the hull at or above the waterline reduces the threat of __________.
A continued progressive flooding
B wind heel
C capsizing
D free surface effects
23 A report of casualty to a vessel must include __________.
A the name of the owner or agent of the vessel
B an evaluation of who was at fault
C the amount of ballast on board
D the estimated cost of damage
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24 A vessel has sustained damage in a collision with another vessel. It is necessary to have a
Seaworthy Certificate before the vessel sails. Who will issue this certificate?
A Classification Society
B American Consul
C Captain of the Port
D Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection
25 Which factor(s) might indicate that a towline should be removed from service?
A All of the above
B A surface condition of corrosion and discoloration.
C Measurements showing a decrease in diameter.
D Visible damage to the towline, including fishhooks.
26 The damage to a vessel is over $25,000. Who must notify the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or
Marine Inspection Office as soon as possible?
A The Master of the vessel
B The Radio Officer
C The Chief Officer
D All of the above
27 Which situation requires you to furnish a notice of marine casualty to the Coast Guard?
A Your vessel is at anchor and grounds at low tide wit
B Storm damage to the cargo winch motors requiring
C . A seaman slips on ice on deck and sprains his ankl
D You collide with a buoy and drag it off station with
28 A vessel loads 100 tons of glass jars. The mate on watch discovers that some of the cartons have
been damaged and has an exception made on the Bill of Lading. What is this document called?
A Unclean Bill of Lading
B Non‐negotiable Bill of Lading
C Letter of Indemnity
D Damage Bill of Lading
29 Under the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act of 1936, a vessel will be liable for damage to a cargo when
the damage arises from __________.
A unseaworthiness when sailing
B insufficient packing
C quarantine delays
D mismanagement of the vessel
30 Under the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act of 1936, a vessel will be liable for damage to cargo when
the damage arises from __________.
A lack of ventilation in transit
B an act of war
C perils of the sea
D an error in navigation
31 A declaration made by the Master before a U.S. Consul, giving particulars regarding heavy weather
or other incidents which may have caused damage to the vessel or cargo, through no fault of the
vessel, her officers, or crew is a(n) __________.
A note of protest
B Master's declaration
C exception report
D cargo addendum Page 4 of 7
32 The document that establishes the facts of a casualty and is the prima facie relief from liability for
the damage is the __________.
A Master's protest
B invoice
C insurance policy
D adjuster's report
33 A document used to indicate suspected cargo damage caused by rough weather would be the
__________.
A Master's Note of Protest
B Unseaworthy Certificate
C hull damage report
D cargo report
34 A Master should file a marine note of protest if __________.
A the vessel encountered heavy weather which might
B portions of his vessel's cargo were illegally impoun
C . longshore labor went on strike in the port causing
D cargo was received at ship side which was damaged
35 The declaration made by the Master when he anticipates hull and/or cargo damage due to unusual
weather conditions is a __________.
A Note of Protest
B Notice of Casualty
C Portage Bill
D Bottomry Bond
36 Under the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act of 1936, a vessel will be liable for damage to cargo when
the damage arises out of __________.
A overloading
B fire caused by lightning
C poor stowage of cargo in a container
D inherent vice
37 While a vessel is at sea, the mate on watch discovers a fire in one of the hatches. Fire hoses are
used to put the fire out and some of the cargo is damaged by water. In marine insurance terms,
this partial loss by water is called __________.
A general average
B an Act of God
C fire and water damage
D particular average
38 Under the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act of 1936, a vessel will be liable for damage to a cargo when
the damage arises out of __________.
A improper stowage
B strikes or lockouts
C fire caused by fault of the carrier
D delays due to seizure of the vessel
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39 A fire has damaged 20 bales of cotton on a freighter loaded with general cargo. This claim would
come under __________.
A particular average
B constructive total loss
C total loss of a part
D note of protest
40 The two courses of action if the underwater hull is severely damaged are to plug the openings or to
__________.
A establish and maintain flooding boundaries
B dewater the compartment
C secure power to the compartment
D ballast to maintain even keel
41 While underway, part of your cargo is damaged by fire. In marine insurance terms this partial loss is
called __________.
A particular average
B general average
C absolute total loss
D average
42 Particular average is __________.
A loss sustained by only one party
B claimed after all liens against the vessel are settled
C the average distance steamed per day over the dur
D charges against all parties in a marine venture to pa
43 A vessel has been damaged by fire. The survey shows the cost of repairs will exceed the value of
the repaired vessel. This is an example of a(n) __________.
A constructive total loss
B salvage loss
C actual loss
D preferred loss
44 A claim for cargo damages may be held against the shipowner if such damage is the result of failure
of the ship's officers to __________.
A ensure the fitness and safety of cargo spaces
B ensure adequate packaging of the cargo
C correct all defects in the ship's construction
D prevent delays due to quarantine restrictions
45 When shoring a damaged bulkhead, effort should be taken to spread the pressure over the
__________.
A maximum possible area
B minimum possible area
C nearest watertight door
D nearest longitudinal girder
46 Which statement concerning sweat damage in containers is TRUE?
A Containers should be ventilated, dehumidified, or t
B Sweat damage is not a problem except in insulated
C In general, containerized hygroscopic cargoes are t
D Sweat damage in containers is unusual due to the s
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47 A vessel is constructed with a steel hull and an aluminum superstructure. Which statement is TRUE?
A The aluminum structure is usually attached to a ste
B The aluminum will provide greater resistance to the
C If the superstructure is stressed, an aluminum struc
D The steel at the area of the aluminum‐to‐steel conn
48 What would have the greatest affect on a vessel's longitudinal strength?
A Grounding damage to the bilge strake, just aft of mi
B Collision damage to the bow, forward of the collisio
C Extensive corrosion to the centerline deck plating
D Damage to the side shell, midway between the bilg
49 To enable pipes of reception facilities to be connected with the ships discharge pipelines for
residues from machinery bilges. Pipelines should be standard with an outside diameter of:
A 183 mm
B 180 mm
C 200 mm
D 185 mm
50 What is the bolt circle diameter of a standard pipeline to enable pipes of reception facilities to be
connected for residue from machinery bilges is:
A 183mm
B 190 mm
C 200mm
D 195mm
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