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MN 2

Total questions: 64

Worksheet time: 32mins

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1.

"Overshoot" is an expression we use when talking about a ship's steering ability. What is the best way to determine how the "overshoot" is on your ship?

a)

Do a 20/20 degrees zig-zag manoeuvre.

b)

Do a 360 degrees turning circle.

c)

Do a 540 degrees turning circle.

d)

Do a standing turn.

2.

"Overshoot" is an expression we use when talking about a ship's steering ability. What is the definition of this expression?

a)

It is how many degrees a ship continues to turn after you apply counter-rudder.

b)

  It is the way a ship turns when you put the helm in a hard over position.

c)

It is the way a ship continues to turn when the helm is put amidship.

d)

It is the way a ship shoots forward when you give " a kick ahead".

3.

A balanced rudder has some of the rudder area forward of the rudder axis. About how much area should this be to call it a balanced rudder?

a)

It should be about 50%.

b)

It should be about 5%.

c)

It should be about 55%.

d)

It should be about 20%.

4.

A combined vessel (wet/dry) is equipped with 2 Gantry Cranes and certified to carry HC petroleum products. Crane No.1 is dedicated for hose handling and crane No.2 has all functions interlocked when in "Wet cargo Mode". The vessel is at anchor having

a)

Crane No.2 if spares are going to the engine room

b)

None of the gantry cranes

c)

Crane No.1

d)

  Any of the cranes depending on where spares are going

5.

A pilot ladder shall, to prevent twisting, be fitted with "battens". The lowest batten shall be the 5th step from the lower end of the pilot ladder. At what intervals should there be further battens upwards on the pilot ladder?

a)

At intervals not exceeding 9 steps

b)

At intervals not exceeding 12 steps

c)

At intervals not exceeding 15 steps

d)

It does not matter where the battens are fitted

6.

Are mooring boats required for vessels transitting the Suez Canal?

a)

Yes, only mooring boats hired from shore are accepted

b)

Mooring boats are not required

c)

Mooring boats are required only for loaded tankers of more than 100 000dwt

d)

Ships can use their own boats if they cannot safely lift hired boats, but boat crews must be hired from shore

7.

At what latest time shall doors, sidescuttles, gangway doors, cargo-and coaling ports and other openings which are to be kept closed watertight at sea be closed at the start of the voyage?

a)

Before leaving the pilot station

b)

Before leaving the berth

c)

Before leaving the port

d)

Before entering open waters

8.

Cargo Gear/Cranes should at regular intervals be thoroughly examined and load tested by a recognised company/yard. How often should such examination/load test take place?

a)

Every 4th year

b)

Every 2 1/2 year

c)

Every 5th year

d)

Annually

9.

Consider the situation sketched below. How will you distribute the power of the tugs when you want to move the ship sideways without any yaw?

a)

Equal power on both tugs

b)

Full power on the forward tug, the stern tug should hold back

c)

Full power on the forward tug, reduce on the aft tug while checking the gyro

d)

Full power on the aft tug, stop on the forward tug

10.

Consider the situation sketched below. How will you distribute the power of the tugs when you want to move the ship sideways without any yaw?

a)

Full power on the aft tug, reduce on the forward while checking the gyro

b)

Full power on the aft tug, stop on the forward tug

c)

Equal power on both tugs

d)

Full power on the forward tug, the stern tug should hold back

11.

Consider the situation sketched below. How will you distribute the power of the tugs when you want to move the ship sideways without any yaw?

a)

Equal power on both tugs while checking the gyro

b)

Full power on the aft tug, stop on the forward tug

c)

Full power on the aft tug, reduce on the forward tug

d)

Full power on the forward tug, the stern tug should hold back

12.

Consider the situation sketched below. What can happen if the tugmaster is not careful?

a)

The tug may be pushed away from the ship and thus unable to assist your vessel

b)

The stern of the tug may be sucked into your bow

c)

The tugmaster may loose control and ram your bow with possible damage to your ship

d)

  The tug may be turned across your bow with the danger of being turned over

13.

Do you think a ship's trim has any influence on steering abilities?

a)

No, the ship will have the same steering ability unaffected by trim.

b)

  Yes, a ship usually steer better if trimmed by the bow.

c)

No, it is usually best to have no trim at all.

d)

  Yes, the ship usually steer better if trimmed by the stern.

14.

Do you think there is any reduction in the rudder lift force if the propeller is stopped?

a)

Yes, we will loose about 10% of the lift force.

b)

No, we will maintain about 90% of the lift force

c)

No, the lift force is not effected by the propeller.

d)

Yes, the lift force will be dramatically reduced.

15.

During mooring operations; which is the safe position to be in?

a)

Behind the fairlead, but inside the zone

b)

Behind the point of restraint, but inside the zone

c)

Between the "point of break" and the "fairlead"

d)

Outside the coloured zone

16.

For which type of vessel is sinkage most pronounced?

a)

Supply and anchorhandling vessels

b)

Cargoliner

c)

High block coefficient vessel

d)

Vessel with a very wide beam compared to length

17.

For which type of vessel is squatting most pronounced?

a)

Cargoliner

b)

Vessel with a very wide beam compared to length

c)

Supply and anchorhandling vessel.Fireboat etc

d)

  Vessel with a high block coefficient

18.

If making a new pilot ladder onboard, which of the following ropes would you use in its construction as side ropes on which the steps are fastened?

a)

Polypropylene rope

b)

Polyester rope

c)

  Uncovered manila rope

d)

Nylon rope

19.

If you are to use a newly installed mechanical pilot hoist arrangement to pick up a pilot:

a)

It is necessary to keep a pilot ladder rolled and ready on deck adjacent to the pilot hoist

b)

  It is necessary to keep any sort of ladder ready on deck next to the pilot hoist

c)

  It is not necessary to have any backup ladder ready

d)

It is necessary to have a pilot ladder rigged and reaching from deck to the waterline, next to the pilot hoist

20.

M-When Sen. Deck Off. Of both vessels involved have decided which will be the last lines to be let go whilst unmooring, these lines should be made fast as follows on the ship accepting the lines.

a)

By turning up the rope on the bitts, fig.1

b)

By putting the eye on the bitts, fig.2

c)

By keeping the rope on the warping drum of adeck winch, fig.3

d)

By shackling the eye to a strongpoint, fig.4

21.

Please name correctly the most common rudders as shown below? UNBALANCED, BALANCED, SEMI-BALANCED, UNDERHUNG BALANCED

a)

NO. 2,3,1 and 4

b)

NO. 3,2,1 and 4

c)

NO. 1,2,3 and 4

d)

NO. 1,3,2 and 4

22.

Rigging of the Pilot Ladder and embarkation/disembarkation of a pilot shall be supervised by:

a)

An experienced AB

b)

The Bosum

c)

The Sen. Off .Deck only

d)

  A responsible Officer

23.

Searchlights must be provided for night navigation in the Suez Canal. Which of the listed requirements are correct?

a)

Only projectors hired from the Canal Mooring and Light Company are permitted

b)

If vessels have their own projector, an extra fee will be levied on the vessel

c)

All vessels must provide their own projector

d)

Vessels with bulbous bow, LPG-and LNG-vessels must provide their own projector

24.

The maximum height that a pilot should be required to climb on a pilot ladder before reaching the deck or stepping onto an accommodation ladder is:

a)

6 mtrs

b)

  12mtrs

c)

  15 mtrs

d)

  9 mtrs

25.

The maximum rudder angle on your ship is 35 degrees. Do you think this is the angle that the rudder is most effective?

a)

No, the most effective rudder angle is about 25 to 30 degrees. This is because the rudder is "stalling" at 35 degrees angle

b)

No, the rudder is most effective at angles between 10 and 20 degrees

c)

Yes, the rudder is most effective at max angle

d)

No, the rudder is most effective at small rudder angles

26.

The rudder is hard over, full ahead in shallow water.How much lift force remains when the engine is stopped?

a)

About 80%

b)

About 5%

c)

About 10%

d)

About 10%

27.

The rudder is in hard over position, propeller stopped. The ship is turning slowly. What can we do to make her turn faster without increasing forward speed?

a)

Give slow ahead and leave her in that position

b)

Give half astern as this will increase rate of turn.

c)

  Give a kick ahead.

d)

Give full astern until ship is stopped, then full ahead again with rudder hard over.

28.

The vessel will anchor with Pilot onboard. You are the duty officer on bridge. What isyour main duty?

a)

Follow Pilots order

b)

No duty when Pilot onboard

c)

Follow the Master`s order

d)

Check the position only

29.

The vessel`s cranes are marked: "SWL 29,5 tons x 22 M/R (including lifting beam weight 1,5 tons)". You are going to lift onboard a 28 tons load being placed on the berth. What will be the maximum distance from C/L of crane to the load you are going t

a)

20m

b)

28m

c)

29,5m

d)

22m

30.

Vessel will leave anchorage. You will heave up the anchor. How and to whom will you report the status of the anchor?

a)

To the officer on duty on the bridge

b)

To the Chief Officer

c)

  To the master according to his instructions

d)

No need report

31.

What does this crane signal indicate?

a)

  Lower the boom, raise the load

b)

All ok!

c)

Raise the boom, lower the load

d)

Raise the load

32.

What does this crane signal indicate?

a)

  Raise the boom

b)

Raise the load

c)

All ok!

d)

  Raise the boom,lower the load

33.

What is meant when a vessel is said to have sinkage?

a)

Sinkage is the extra draft a vessel obtains when she is comparatively heavily loaded both ends

b)

Sinkage is the extra draft a vessel obtains when she is comparatively heavily loaded amidship

c)

  Sinkage is the change in draft a vessel obtains when moving through the water

d)

  Sinkage is the deepest draft a vessel obtains aft when moving through the water

34.

What is most pronounced about a ship with good course stability?

a)

When you put rudder amidships, she will continue a straight course.

b)

It will maintain course no matter how much rudder you apply.

c)

When you apply the rudder, she will continue to turn when rudder is put amidships.

d)

When you apply the rudder it will take time before she answers to it.

35.

What is the correct definition of:-lee side?

a)

The side from the wind

b)

Starboard side

c)

Port side

d)

The side against the wind

36.

What is the correct definition of:-let go?

a)

  Cast off the rope 

b)

Let the seafarers go ashore

c)

Leave the ship 

d)

Tight the slack in a rope

37.

What is the correct way in approaching the SPM, taking the prevailing wind, current and waves into consideration?

a)

  As in example 3

b)

As in example 4

c)

As in example 2

d)

As in example 1

38.

What is the strain on each of the two slings?

a)

1) 5tons 2) 5tons

b)

1) 5tons 2) 5tons

c)

1)10tons 2) 5tons

d)

1) 2tons 2) 1ton

39.

What kind of safety equipment must be worn during anchoring?

a)

All of the mentioned equipment

b)

Boiler suit, working gloves

c)

Safety goggles

d)

Safety helmet, safety shoes

40.

What shape of hull does a course-stable ship usually have?

a)

  A ship with a long, slim hull

b)

A ship with a short, slim hull.

c)

A ship with a short, wide hull.

d)

A ship with a long, wide hull.

41.

What shape of hull would you say a course unstable ship would have?

a)

A ship with a lenght to beam ratio greater than 5.5

b)

  A ship with a long, slim hull.

c)

A ship with a lenght to beam ratio less than 5.5

d)

A ship with a lenght to beam ratio less than 7

42.

What will the stopping distance of your ship be when proceeding with 8 knots and reversing to full astern?

a)

1500m

b)

5 ship lengths

c)

The stopping distance is the same for all initial speeds

d)

The sea-trial tests may tell me, or else I can do a test myself to find aut

43.

What would you say about a ship which is course unstable?

a)

When you apply rudder, she will continue to turn when the rudder is put amidship, and may even increase rate of turn

b)

When you put rudder amidship, she will continue on a straight course.

c)

It will maintain course no matter how much rudder you apply.

d)

When you apply rudder, it will take time before she answers to it.

44.

When a bulwark ladder is used for the pilot to step down onto the deck, such ladder shall have two stanchions provided, which are at least 40 mm in dia, between 70 and 80 cms apart, and least 1.2 mtrs higher than the bulwark. Such stachions shall be

a)

At or near the bulwark top level

b)

At the deck level

c)

It does not matter where they are secured

d)

At the deck level and near the bulwark top level

45.

When is the master required to be on the bridge during transit of the Suez Canal?

a)

The master or this qualified representative must be on the bridge at all times

b)

At all times

c)

During anchoring or tie-up operations only

d)

When the pilot is embarking or disembarking

46.

When should gangway nets be rigged?

a)

Whenever the gangway is regarded as unsafe

b)

  Between sunset and sunrise

c)

Whenever the gangway is rigged

d)

When it is deemed necessary by the Master of the Chief Officer

47.

Where is the rudder axis located on an unbalanced rudder?

a)

In the centre of the rudder square (figure 1).

b)

Just in forepart of the centre-line (figure 4)

c)

Just in forepart of the rudder square (figure 3).

d)

In the afterpart of the centre-line (figure 2).

48.

Which of the alternative methods of using a tug when escorting your ship through narrow waters do you think is the most effective in case you loose steering power?

a)

  Running free alongside, ready to be made fast (figure 2)

b)

Made fast forward on either shoulder, ready to push (figure 3)

c)

  Made fast in a line at the bow (figure 1)

d)

The tug`s bow against my stern, made fast with lines. By moving the tug to either side of my stern, this will help to steer the ship (figure 4)

49.

Which one of the following types of rope is the most dangerous to work with?

a)

Manila

b)

Polypropylene

c)

Nylon

d)

Steel wire

50.

Who is authorized to prescribe use of locomotives and canal deck-hands during transit of the Panama Canal?

a)

  The Canal authorities

b)

The pilot

c)

The master

d)

The Cristobal or Balboa harbour masters respectively

51.

Who is responsible for the number and use of tugs during mooring?

a)

The Master

b)

  The Pilot

c)

Vessels Agent in Port

d)

Port Authorities

52.

You are in a 360 degrees turn with engine full ahead. If you reduce speed during the turn, do you think there will be a change in turning diameter?

a)

No, the turning diameter will not change if I reduce speed

b)

No, the turning diameter will only change if I reduce rudder angle

c)

Yes, the turning diameter will increase if I reduce speed

d)

Yes, the turning diameter will be smaller if I reduce speed

53.

You have made a turning circle at full speed in deep water. You are now going to make one with initial speed, slow ahead. Do you think the diameter will differ from that of initial full ahead?

a)

Yes, it will be much greater with slow ahead

b)

Yes, it will be a large difference in the turning diameter between full and slow ahead

c)

  The diameter will be the same whatever initial speed we have when starting the turn

d)

Yes, it will be much smaller with slow ahead

54.

You have made a turning test on full speed in deep water. You are now going to make a test in shallow water. Do you think the turning diameter will be the same?

a)

No, the turning diameter will be increased in shallow water

b)

No, the turning diameter will be smaller in shallow water

c)

Yes, the turning diameter will be the same for all dephts

d)

Yes, it will be the same provided the UKC is 25%-50%

55.

You want to stop your ship as quickly as possible without too much change in the heading. What can you do to achieve this?

a)

  Make a complete turning circle

b)

  Do a zig zag manoeuvre

c)

  Use the rudder hard over both sides while reducing engine power, so-called "high frequency rudder cycling".

d)

Put the engine full astern

56.

Your crane is designed for Grab Service with a hoisting load of 16 tons including grab weight. Grab weight: 8 tons, Grab cubic: 10m3. You are going to discharge a cargo of dry minerals having a stowage factor of 0,7-0,8 t/m3. What will be the maximum

a)

8 tons

b)

16 tons

c)

7 tons

d)

15 tons

57.

Your engine is going astern and you pick up sternway. The rudder is midships, and you are operating on a single, right-handed fixed screw. How will your ship react?

a)

She will most likely change heading to starboard

b)

She will most likely change heading to port

c)

  She will most likely go straight astern

d)

The stern will be lifted to starboard

58.

Your ship is equipped with 2 different types of grabs,small and large, with cubic capacities of 5m3 and 10m3 respectively. Maximum crane load for grab service is 16 tons including grab weight. You are going to discharge a dry commodity having a stowa

a)

Small

b)

Any of them

c)

  Large

d)

None of the mentioned alternatives

59.

Your ship is equipped with a right-handed propeller. As you go full astern from full ahead, the ship is sheering to starboard. Is there anything you can do to reduce the change in heading?

a)

  Put the rudder hard to starboard to reduce the water flow to the right side of the propeller

b)

  No, there is nothing I can do

c)

Put the rudder hard to port to reduce the water flow to the left side of the propeller

d)

  I can swing the rudder from side to side

60.

Your ship is equipped with a single, right-handed fixed screw. Steaming full ahead you reverse the engine to stop the ship. How will the ship react? No wind or current.

a)

  She will most likely sheer to starboard and gradually loose headway

b)

She will most likely continue on a straight course

c)

She will stop on 1,5 times the ship's length

d)

She will most likely sheer to port and stop rather quickly

61.

Your vessel is moving in Panama Canal waters. When must a regular engineer be on watch in the engine room?

a)

At all times

b)

When the chief engineer is attending the engine room

c)

Not necessary to be in the engine room if the unmanned engine room status is practised and alarms have been checked

d)

When requested by the pilot

62.

Your vessel is moving in Panama Canal waters. When must the chief engineer remain on duty in the engine room?

a)

Only when requested by the pilot

b)

  At all times

c)

When approaching or passing locks and Gaillard cut

d)

Only if the regular engineer is off duty

63.

Your vessel is moving in Panama Canal waters. When must the master be on the bridge?

a)

At all times

b)

When his qualified representative is present

c)

When entering or leaving a lock, passing through Gaillard cut, berthing&unberthing, anchoring or heaving anchor

d)

When entering or leaving a lock only

64.

Your vessel is moving in Panama Canal waters. When must the master or his qualified representative be on the bridge?

a)

When at anchor or alongside a pier

b)

When entering or leaving locks only

c)

When going through the Gaillard cut only

d)

At all times