Cd001 PERSONAL SAFETY

1. In which type of jobs is there a risk of exposure to harmful substances?

Ans.
Working in the engine room
Tank cleaning
Painting
Corrosion protection
Cleaning
Cargo handling

2. How can you best protect yourself against the most common injury, sprains or cuts in
hands, arms or fingers?
Ans.
By using gloves when practical, and being observant of the risk

3. Protection and Environment work consists of which four elements?

Ans.
Maintenance
Following up Reports
Protective Equipment
Information / Training

4. Which accidents or injuries are the most common connected to maintenance work?

Ans.
Injuries from falling
injuries from using chemical
injuries from abrasive blasting
foreign bodies in eyes

5. Which are the most common injuries in general on board?

Ans.
Sprain or cuts in legs, feet or toes
Foreign body in eyes from welding, dust etc.
Sprain, cuts or twisting of arms, hands or fingers

6. Which types of work require permits or check list?(Check all correct answers)
Ans.
Dismantling a pump
Welding on the poop deck
Chipping down in the ballast tan
Painting the mast with help of a bosun’s chair

7. Are you allowed to smoke marijuana when outside U.S water?

Ans.
No, any use of drugs onboard is strictly prohibited.

8. Why is it important that you become familiar with the vessel, the equipment and your
own duties on board as soon as possible?
Ans.
In an emergency situation you need to know what to do and the position and use of
different safety and fire fighting equipment.
9. What is the intention of the Safety Meeting?
Ans.
The intention of this meeting is to inform and train the crew in safety matters and to get
the crew to participate in discussions and make their own suggestions for
improvements.

Cd0002 SHIP GENERAL SAFETY

1. How has the incidence of collision and grounding in congested waterways been
significantly reduced?
Ans.
Introduction of traffic separation schemes.

2. The GMDSS equipment is considered essential to the ship’s general safety. Which of the
given options either individually or in combination, is considered an acceptable
arrangement under SOLAS requirements for maintenance of the equipment? Select all
of the correct options.
Ans .
The ship must have a shorebased maintenance contract.
There must be duplication of the equipment necessary for emergency and distress
signals.
There must be a trained maintainer on board.

3. Which of the following should be included in a voyage plan? Select all of the correct
options.
Ans .
The methods to be used for position fixing.
Any course alteration points.
Indication of safe speed and any speed changes that may be necessary.

Up to date charts showing intended track and any areas of danger or any hazards.

4. Once a voyage plan is formulated who should sign it to confirm acknowledgement that
it is acceptable?
Ans.
All bridge team personnel.

5. Which of the following elements are considered necessary for safe and effective voyage
planning? Select all of the correct options.
Ans.
Continuous monitoring of the plan with regular review of voyage progress and
conditions.
Executing the plan.
Planning the voyage from berth to berth in full detail.
Full appraisal of all information and conditions.

6. Which of the following activities is classed as condition monitoring in respect to engine

room operations? Select all of the correct options.
Ans.
Used oil analysis
Vibration analysis.

7. Why is there a greater risk of serious fire hazard in the engine room than anywhere else
on the ship? Select all correct options.
 Ans.
Fuel and other combustible material generally present.
Multiple potential heat and ignition sources.

8. Which personnel should be familiar with the emergency electrical power supply
arrangements and change over procedures?
Ans.
All engine room personnel.

9. Which components are considered to be part of the main propulsion system for a vessel
with conventional diesel propulsion? Select all correct options.
Ans.
Shafting, bearings and propeller.
Main engine and gearbox.

10.Which design feature of modern tankers and bulk carriers has resulted in reduced vessel
risk factors as well as improved environmental protection?
Ans.
Double hull construction.
11.Which publication contains the requirements for testing of ship’s steering gears?
Ans.
SOLAS Chapter V

12.Where is information regarding vessel structural standards likely to be found? Select all
of the correct options.
Ans.
SOLAS.
Classification Society rules.

13.An experienced officer is signing on a new vessel. Immediately upon arrival, he is

ordered to take the watch on the bridge without completing a ?amiliarization
programme. Should this be considered acceptable?
Ans.
No, an officer should always go through an appropriate 8amiliarization programme
before he takes over as the Officer of the Watch.

14.Which vessel types are subject to enhanced survey requirements as part of an Enhanced
Survey Programme?
Ans.
Bulk Carriers and oil tankers.

15.How can machinery risk factors which contribute to the vessel risk profile as defined in
this module be limited or eliminated? Select all of the correct options.
Ans.
By ensuring that all engineroom personnel are adequately trained.
Operating all machinery within manufacturer’s limits.
Correct and timely maintenance procedures.

16.What would be the result of loading a vessel without a properly formulated loading
plan, particularly at a high loading rate terminal? Select all of the correct options.
Ans.
It may result in excessive local stresses due to uneven distribution of cargo.
Excessive stresses may result due to unusual and unacceptable still water bending.
17.Which factors should be considered when putting together a vessel risk profile as
described in this module?
Ans.
All factors which put the vessel’s general safety at risk.

18.When considering machinery risk factors, in the context of the vessel risk profile as
defined in this module, which machinery or systems may be considered to be the most
critical?
Ans.
Any piece of machinery or system which would result in loss of control of the vessel in
the event of it failing.

19.The vessel structure is subject to stresses due to various internal and external forces
acting upon it. Select, from the options given, the conditions which will result in
additional stress due to external forces.
Ans.
Vessel movement in a seaway.
Action of rough seas.

20.How do structural corrosion and structural damage affect the risk to the general safety
of a vessel? Select all of the correct options.
Ans.
Increases the risk since the defects may act as stress raisers.
Increases the risk because the structure is weakened.

21.The overhaul of an auxiliary engine is to be carried out by an experienced engineer

assisted by an inexperienced junior engineer. Is it important to follow the instructions
given in the Planned Maintenance System manual when work is carried out by an
experienced person?
Ans.
Yes, it is important in order to follow the proper routines and avoid the risk of
overlooking some relevant information.

22.How should ‘significant defects’, identified during an enhanced survey inspection, be

dealt with?
Ans.
By prompt and thorough repair before the vessel can continue trading.

23.Who is ultimately responsible for the general condition and maintaining the structural
strength of a vessel?
Ans.
Only the owner

24.What information should be contained in the ‘Vessel Enhanced Survey File?’ Select all
correct options.
Ans.
A complete record of the condition of the hull and fittings including details of any
previous repairs.
The survey programme of the critical areas of the hull structure, access possibilities and
minimum thickness records.
The status of the hull structure based on previous records of surveys and reports.

25.Select the correct statement: High specific gravity cargo piling up on the tank top may
affect the structure of -
 Ans.
The double bottom, the side shell and the transverse bulkheads.

26.What is the meaning of the term ‘Vessel Risk Factors’ as described in this module?
Ans.
All factors which represent a risk to the general safety of a ship.

Cd005 ISM CODE

1. Where can you find information about your duties in the event of an emergency?
Ans.
In the Muster List
2. Which of the people onboard should have a job description?
Ans.
All Onboard

3. How many hours of rest is the minimum required in a normal day?

Ans.
10 Hours
4. When are you allowed to throw plastic garbage overboard?
Ans.
Never

5. Who can suggest changes to the SMS?

Ans.
All Officers and Crew

6. Why should you report accidents to the DP (Designated Person)?

Ans.
To prevent it from happening again

7. Mark the 4 occasions when you should send a report to the DP (Designated Person).

Ans.
You fall and break your arm in the mess room after
You find a better way to do your job, than the way described in your job description
You can not complete the pre-Departure checklist
There is an overflow in the bunker tank

8. The Safety Management System requires that the shipping company develops and
implements?
Ans.
A system to report, analyse and follow up non-conformities, accidents and hazardous
situations

9. Who can contact the Designated Person?

Ans.
All Officers and Crew

10.What does SMS mean?

Ans.
Safety Management System

11.The ISM Code is part of?

 Ans.
SOLAS

12.Why is the ISM-Code mandatory?

Ans.
To improve safety

13.For whom is the ISM-Code mandatory?

Ans.
All vessels 500 grt and above

Cd00006 OPA 90

1. What can the Captain Of The Port request?

Ans.
Unannounced drills at any time

2. Shipboard Emergency Drills must be carried out at least?

Ans.
Once a month

3. What is the top priority if an incident occurs in US waters?

Ans.
The safety of the ship and the crew
4. What is the main purpose of the Oil Transfer Procedure Safety Meeting?
Ans.
To co-ordinate operation, safety and emergency routines

5. What is the OPPT?

Ans.
An emergency team that is drilled in pollution prevention tasks

6. Which of the following considerations have to be observed regarding public

information?
Ans.
Co-ordination of spill activities with media, environmental groups and organisations.
Prepare and clear within the Uniformed Incident, Command Team press releases, and
planed press conferences in co-operation with the media.
Assessing public reaction and continuously evaluate procedures to keep the public
informed.

7. What are the master’s main responsibilities in connection with spill management?
Ans.
Safety of the vessel and crew

8. What is the function of an Incident Commander or Spill Manager?

Ans.
He is the Company Spill Manager

9. Do you always have to notify the National Response Centre?

Ans.
Yes, within thirty minutes

10.OPA-9O is referring to a Qualified Individual (QI). What is correct?

 Ans.
The QI is an 8ecognized individual, located in the US, and contracted by the owner or
operator of the vessel

11.Notification logging procedures. What is correct?

Ans.
Every report and message must be logged including time and date

12.Who must notify the cleaning-up contractors?

Ans.
The Qualified Individual

13.When must reports be made?

Ans.
Always if vessel, navigation or cargo handling safety is affected

14.OPA-9O notification requirements. What is correct?

Ans.
Notify as soon as you have knowledge of a spill, or threat of a spill

15.Are there any exceptions from OPA-90?

Ans.
Yes, transit passage through U.S. waters to a non U.S. port

16.What is correct?
Ans.
COTP zones may have specific rules and regulations in addition to OPA9O

17.What is a VRP?
Ans.
Vessel Response Plan

18.What types of vessels must carry an approved Vessel Response Plan

Ans.
Any tank vessel

19.For which type of vessel is OPA9O applicable?

Ans.
All types of vessels

20.How far from the shore extends the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)?
Ans.
200 Nautical Miles

21.Select all the reasons that can lead to “Unlimited liability”?

Ans.
Violation of the federal safety and notification requirements
Gross negligence
Wilful misconduct

22.What may be the consequences of unlimited liability?

Ans.
 The insurances will only cover the limits of liability for that type of vessel and additional
expenses will be charged the owner or operator, if necessary by taking legal steps to
bring in the funds

23.What make the US Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA-90) different from other international
?ecognized laws?
Ans.
The possibility of unlimited liability

Cd0026 VOYAGE PLANNING

1. When should the Officer of the Watch be able to hand over the watch to his relief?

Ans.
When the relief understands the present situation, is fully capable and all existing
manoeuvres have been completed

2. What is an effective way to continually monitor coastal progress within the voyage plan

Ans.
By Parallel Indexing on the radar

3. What is the accepted international definition of Piracy?

Ans.
An illegal act committed on the high seas

4. Which of the following items would NOT be included in the Radio Log Book?
Ans.
Reception of weather forecasts

5. What items should be checked when approaching the destination port after a long sea
passage?
Ans.
All navigational, propulsion, communication and mooring equipment

6. Which of the following items would probably NOT be included in the Passage Plan?

Ans.
Occurrence of a TRS

7. What can good voyage planning provide?

Ans.
A reduction of stress, improved voyage efficiency and additional safety

8. What documentation and charts should be used for a voyage?

Ans.
Only up-to-date charts and publications fully corrected

9. What should a shipping or management company provide for the bridge team to
successfully complete the voyage?
Ans.
Clearly defined bridge procedures for planning and execution of voyage plan

10.What is the fundamental purpose of Voyage Planning?

Ans.
 To provide adequate preparation and support to the bridge team for the intended
voyage

11.Should all on-board activities be planned and any risks assessed?

Ans.
Yes, always

12.When the pilot is on board, is he/she in charge of the vessel?

Ans.
The Master is still responsible, but the pilot aids the navigation with local knowledge

13.When should parallel indexing be used on the passage?

Ans.
When ever there is suitable headlands or marks to provide referencing

14.How can you reduce ship’s downwind progress in deep water when the main engine is
incapacitated?
Ans.
By lowering the anchor to about 4 shackles

15.How can a ship be kept “head up” into the weather, with the rudder jammed in hard
over position?
Ans.
Careful ahead manoeuvring of the main engine

16.In which geographical waters are piracy attacks most frequent? Ans.
Indonesian waters

17.Do most piracy attacks take place in territorial or international waters?

Ans.
Most attacks take place in territorial waters

18.What unexpected weather occurrence should always affect the existing voyage plan?

Ans.
A TRS

19.What is the shortest distance between two points?

Ans.
Great circle

20.How should effective bridge communications be conducted?

Ans.
In clear and precise messages delivered in standard maritime English

21.Ship to ship communication during SAR should be executed by?

Ans.
VHF and MF

22.In coastal waters GPS positions should be checked by?

Ans.
By Visual, radar and any other available means

23.What is important to check when transferring a position from GPS to a chart?

 Ans.
Make sure that the chart and the GPS use the same datum or make any necessary
corrections to the GPS readout

24.If the Officer of the watch must deviate from the voyage plan, he should?
Ans.
Inform the Master
25.When steering by autopilot at sea, how often should manual steering be checked?
Ans.
At least once a watch

26.When should operational checks on navigation equipment be done?

Ans.
Regularly and when preparing for sea and entering port

27.Can the Officer of the watch be the sole lookout?

Ans.
Only during day light hours when visibility is good and traffic etc. make it safe to do so

28.What are the main purposes of VTS?

Ans.
To provide detailed navigational and safety information for ships in the area

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