 Examination
Questions For Merchant Mariners |
| Question 1:
During the course of a voyage, a seaman falls on the main
deck and injures his ankle. The Master should submit a
Report of Marine Accident, Injury or Death if
the A: injured needs first aid B: injured is incapacitated C: injury results in loss of life only D: injury is the result of misconduct |
| Question 2: You are
standing the wheelwatch when you hear the cry "Man overboard starboard
side". You should A: give full right rudder B: give full left rudder C: put the rudder amidships D: throw a life ring to mark the spot |
| Question 3: Which statement
about a tunnel bow thruster is TRUE? A: It provides lateral control without affecting headway. B: It is fully effective at speeds up to about six knots. C: It can be used to slow the ship in addition to backing down. D: It will allow you to hold a position when the current is from astern. |
| Question 4: A person is
found operating a vessel while
intoxicated. For a first offense, he
is liable for A: imprisonment for up to one year B: a fine of up to $5,000 C: seizure of their vessel and forfeiture of the title D: a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 |
| Question 5: When underway
and proceeding ahead, as the speed increases, the pivot
point tends to A: move aft B: move forward C: move lower D: remain stationary |
| Question 6: To determine
the weight capacity of a deck in a cargo hold, you would
refer to the A: deadweight scale B: deck capacity plan C: cubic capacity tables D: general arrangement plan |
| Question 7: The vessel's
"quarter" would be the sections located A: abeam B: dead astern C: just forward of the beam oneither side D: abaft the beam on either side |
| Question 8: You are
carrying triethylamine, methyl methacrylate and isoprene
in your multiple-product tankship. Which of the following
statments is true? A: Isoprene may be carried in a cargo tank adjacent to either of the other two cargoes. B: Methyl methacrylate may not be carried in a tank adjacent to a pump room. C: Methyl methacrylate must usually be heated to maintain its stability. D: Portable thermometers are not permitted to be used to take the cargo temperature of triethylamine. |
| Question 9: The American
Consul has asked the Master of a vessel bound for a port
in the U.S. to transport a destitute seaman back to the
U.S. Which action may the Master take? A: He is normally required to take the seaman. B: He may refuse to take the seaman if the seaman has a contagious disease. C: He may refuse to take the seaman if it will violate the Certificate of Inspection. D: All of the above |
| Question 10: Cargo booms
must be weight tested to recertify the Safe Working Load
(SWL) every A: year B: two years C: four years D: five years |
| Question 11: The turning
circle of a vessel making a turn over 360 degrees is the
path followed by the A: center of gravity B: bow C: bridge D: centerline |
| Question 12: The pivoting
point of a fully loaded vessel with normal trim
proceeding ahead at sea speed is A: right at the bow B: one-third the length of the vessel from the bow C: one-half the length of the vessel from the bow D: two-thirds the length of the vessel from the bow |
| Question 13: An embarked
Pilot A: is a specialist hired for his local navigational knowledge B: is solely responsible for the safe navigation of the vessel C: relieves the Master of his duties D: relieves the Officer of the watch |
| Question 14: Which
statement concerning the handling characteristics of a
fully loaded vessel as compared with those of a light
vessel is FALSE? A: A fully loaded vessel will be slower to respond to the engines B: A fully loaded vessel will maintain her headway further C: A light vessel will be more affected by the wind D: A light vessel loses more rudder effect in shallow water |
| Question 15: A vessel is
entering port and has a Pilot conning the vessel. The
Master is unsure that the Pilot is taking sufficient
action to prevent a collision. What should the Master do? A: Nothing; the Pilot is required by law and is solely responsible for the safety of the vessel B: State his concerns to the Pilot but do not interfere with the handling of the vessel C: Recommend an alternative action and if not followed relieve the Pilot D: Direct the Pilot to stop the vessel and anchor if necessary until the situation clears |
| Question 16: When carrying
a cargo of asphalt or molten sulphur, which are carried
at temperatures of over 149°C / 300° F, one of the
biggest dangers is A: water in the tanks or pipelines B: having the cargo too cool C: explosion of vapors after discharge D: having to breathe the fumes |
| Question 17: Most of your
vessel's superstructure is forward. How will the vessel
lie when drifting with no way on? A: With the wind from ahead B: With the wind off the port beam C: With the wind off the starboard beam D: With the wind from abaft the beam |
| Question 18: The best
information on the location of the blocks when drydocking
a vessel is contained in the A: shell expansion plan B: docking diagram C: ship's docking plan D: general arrangement plan |
| Question 19: Leeway is the A: difference between the true course and the compass course B: momentum of a vessel after her engines have been stopped C: lateral movement of a vessel downwind of her intended course D: displacement of a vessel multiplied by her speed |
| Question 20: When steering
a vessel, a good helmsman will A: use as much rudder as possible to keep the vessel on course B: apply rudder to move the compass card towards the lubbers line when off course C: repeat back to the watch officer any rudder commands before executing them D: keep the rudder amidships except when changing course |
| Question 21: Ullages on
tankers are measured from A: an above-deck datum such as the top of the ullage pipe B: the tank ceiling aboard transversely framed vessels C: the tank top D: a thievage mark below the edge of the deck |
| Question 22: Floors aboard
ship are A: also called decks B: vertical transverse plates connecting the vertical keel with the margin plates C: large beams fitted in various parts of the vessel for additional strength D: found in passenger and berthing spaces only |
