Basic Maritime English

What is the first thing you should do when you board a ship?

• Go to the captain’s cabin

• Introduce yourself to the crew

• Settle into your room

• Start working immediately

The ________ gives the orders and oversees the entire ship's operations.

• Chief Engineer

• Captain

• First Officer

• Deck Officer

Who is responsible for navigating the ship?

• Deck Officer

• Chief Engineer

• Cook

• Rating

The ________ is in charge of the ship’s maintenance and machinery.

• Second Officer

• Chief Engineer

• Able Seaman

• Quartermaster

Which of the following is the correct format time at sea?

• 6:30 PM

• 18:30

• 6:30 AM

• 1830 hours

What is a typical task for a deck officer in the morning?

• Prepare meals for the crew

• Check the navigation systems

• Clean the engine room

• Rest in the crew quarters

The crew’s daily routine on board typically starts with ________.

• Check-in with the captain

• Morning muster drill

• Lunch break

• Engine maintenance

During the daily routine, the engine crew must ________ to ensure the machinery is working correctly.

• Inspect the cargo holds

• Monitor and test the engines

• Review navigation charts

• Prepare food for the crew

"The captain ________ the ship every day."

• steer

• steering

• steers

• steered

"The crew ________ to their duties at 7 AM."

• start

• starts

• starting

• started