WorksheetsShip Safety and Mooring Procedures
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
What pre-departure checks should be carried out before the ship leaves the dock?
Check the nautical charts and maritime equipment
Check for stowaways
Check the pilot ladder and mooring lines
All of the above
When the ship is leaving the quay, what safety tasks should be included in the mooring preparations?
Start the winch to run without load
Do not store the chafing gear immediately
Check the anchor
All of the above
When preparing to moor, what equipment should the crew be equipped with?
Work clothing and helmet
Work gloves
Safety shoes
All of the above
When the ship is leaving the quay, the mooring lines should be released one by one under the order of:
Bosun
Chief Officer
Second Officer
Captain
When the ship is leaving the quay, how many turns should be left on the bitts when paying out the lines onshore?
1 turn
1.5 turns
2 turns
2.5 turns
What safety measures should be taken when pulling up the anchor and leaving the buoy?
The Chief Officer continuously reports the anchor line position, direction, and condition to the Captain
After the anchor is pulled up, secure it immediately, apply the brake, and close the clutch
The winch operator must pay close attention to the Captain's commands
All of the above
When releasing the lines for the ship to leave the buoy, what should be noted?
Do not stand between the lines, and do not step over taut lines
Do not stand near the line under tension
Do not let your hands get too close to the winch drum when pulling the line
All of the above
When the ship is docked, what general safety checks should be carried out?
Check the embarkation and disembarkation of passengers
Tighten and secure the mooring lines to the bollards on deck
Fix the height of the gangway
All of the above
When the ship is docked, what general safety checks should be carried out?
Secure the height of the gangway
Do not pay attention to the chafing gear, as the wind may move it
Tighten and secure the mooring lines to the bollards on deck
All of the above are incorrect
When the ship is docked, what safety checks should be carried out?
Arrange safety nets for the gangway appropriately
No need to report minor pollution from the ship to superiors
Pay special attention to cargo operations
All of the above are incorrect
When the ship is docked, what safety checks should be carried out?
Adjust the safety net for the gangway in the correct position
Check and adjust the shore telephone line
Check the cabin for fire hazards
All of the above
When the ship is anchored or moored to a buoy, what safety checks should be carried out?
Test the emergency steering gear
Check the steering system
Monitor the small boats approaching the ship
All of the above are incorrect
In all cases when receiving fuel, what is the maximum amount of fuel that can be taken into a tank without exceeding its capacity?
95% of the tank volume
85% of the tank volume
75% of the tank volume
65% of the tank volume
When the ship is receiving fuel, what lights and signals should be displayed?
Display two red lights visible from all directions
Display one green light and one red light visible from all directions
Display one red light visible from all directions
Display two red lights and one white light visible from all directions
Which equipment should not be used when receiving fuel?
Turn off the radio transmitters
Mobile phones
Cameras
All of the above
Which of the following does not lead to a suspension of cargo operations on the ship?
Cargo being unloaded from the ship is of poor quality
Cargo to be unloaded from the ship has not yet been delivered to the port for consolidation
The ship’s mooring lines becoming too taut, potentially breaking due to weather conditions
Weather conditions becoming abnormal, such as heavy rain and strong winds causing the ship to roll excessively
When transporting coal, what concentration of CH4 in the air can lead to a fire or explosion when there is a spark?
2% to 4%
5% to 16%
16% to 20%
20% to 22%
What characteristic sign should be considered as an indication that coal might spontaneously ignite?
The air on the coal surface contains 80 ppm CO
The air on the coal surface contains 90 ppm CO
The air on the coal surface contains 100 ppm CO
The air on the coal surface contains 110 ppm CO
For a coal-carrying ship, welding, cutting, and grinding work that generates sparks can be conducted in the cargo hold and surrounding areas under which condition?
The area is properly ventilated, and methane testing shows that the work can be carried out safely
The crew members assigned to the work are over 24 years old and have extensive experience
The Chief Officer permits the work to proceed
The air temperature is below 30°C
One of the actions that the captain should take if notified by the cargo sender that their coal may generate methane gas is:
Regularly send crew members to check the cargo hold
Refuse to load the coal onto the ship
Ventilate the cargo hold using a fan blowing directly into the cargo
Ventilate the cargo hold using natural ventilation, without allowing the wind to blow directly into the cargo
When transporting bulk ore, the calculation of the heel moment, as required for the transport of bulk grain, should be carried out in which of the following cases?
If the angle of repose of the ore is less than 30 degrees
If the angle of repose of the ore is less than 35 degrees
If the angle of repose of the ore is greater than 30 degrees
If the angle of repose of the ore is greater than 35 degrees
When transporting bulk grain, the slant angle of the cargo relative to the hold floor should meet which condition?
Not greater than 5 degrees (for cargo stacked as a single block in the hold) or not greater than 10 degrees (for cargo stacked in multiple blocks in the hold)
Not greater than 10 degrees (for cargo stacked as a single block in the hold) or not greater than 15 degrees (for cargo stacked in multiple blocks in the hold)
Not greater than 15 degrees (for cargo stacked as a single block in the hold) or not greater than 25 degrees (for cargo stacked in multiple blocks in the hold)
Not greater than 20 degrees (for cargo stacked as a single block in the hold) or not greater than 30 degrees (for cargo stacked in multiple blocks in the hold)
When transporting bulk grain, the dynamic stability at a certain loading condition must be at least:
0.075 m-rad
0.085 m-rad
0.75 m-rad
0.85 m-rad
When transporting bulk grain, the initial center of gravity height (GoM) after adjustment for the effects of free surface liquid in the tanks should meet which condition?
Less than 0.20m
Greater than 0.20m
Less than 0.30m
Greater than 0.30m
The stowage factor for bulk grain does not depend on which of the following factors?
Moisture content of the cargo
Shape of the cargo hold
Density of the water in the area where the ship is operating
The ability of the stevedores to load the cargo
When cleaning the hold in preparation for loading bulk grain, which of the following statements is FALSE?
The hold must be completely dry and clean
The water in the bilge wells should not exceed 20% of the volume of the well
Do not allow peeling paint in the hold that could break off and mix with the cargo
Do not leave any traces of the previous cargo remaining in the hold
Which of the following does NOT lead to the damage of bulk grain?
Water leakage from outside into the cargo hold
The phenomenon of cargo hold sweating
Increased temperature due to heat conduction from the fuel tank
The ship's speed being too high
For ships transporting timber during winter and in a Winter Zone, the height of the timber cargo stowed on deck should meet which of the following conditions?
It should not exceed 1/2.5 of the ship's maximum breadth
It should not exceed 1/3 of the ship's maximum breadth
It should not exceed 1/3.5 of the ship's maximum breadth
It should not exceed 1/4 of the ship's maximum breadth
For ships transporting sawn timber or timber packaged in crates, the spacing for securing the cargo on deck is determined by which of the following rules?
If the height of the timber block is less than 3m, the securing distance is 3m; if the height is greater than 3m, the securing distance is 1.5m
If the height of the timber block is less than 3m, the securing distance is 3.5m; if the height is greater than 3m, the securing distance is 1m
If the height of the timber block is less than 4m, the securing distance is 3m; if the height is greater than 4m, the securing distance is 1.5m
If the height of the timber block is less than 4m, the securing distance is 3m; if the height is greater than 4m, the securing distance is 2m
For deck crew members assigned to tasks while the ship is loading timber, which of the following must they adhere to?
Wear full personal protective equipment and do not walk under the cargo being lifted
Wear a helmet, safety boots, and do not walk under the cargo being lifted
Wear full personal protective equipment and stay seated in the cargo hold
Wear full personal protective equipment, do not walk under the cargo being lifted, and stay seated in the cargo hold
For ships transporting logs, the securing distance of the cargo on deck is determined by which of the following rules?
Securing independent of distance, 3m or less along the entire length
Securing independent of distance, 3m or more along the entire length
Securing independent of distance, 1.5m or less along the entire length
Securing independent of distance, 1.5m or more along the entire length
For ships transporting steel, general cargo, to prevent cargo damage due to sweating, which of the following should be done?
Consider appropriate ventilation and monitor weather conditions
Insert rags to absorb moisture for the cargo, and pump out bilge water
Cover the cargo with tarpaulins to isolate it from sweating, using tarpaulins appropriate for each type of cargo
Require crew members to clean daily and pump out bilge water
For ships transporting steel, which of the following measures is NOT used to prevent cargo damage?
Clean and dry the hold before loading
Do not allow the cargo to directly contact the hull
Secure the cargo properly to prevent shifting
Ensure the angle of repose of the cargo relative to the hold floor does not exceed 10 degrees
For ships transporting timber, when loading the cargo, which of the following conditions must be met?
The GoM value must be between 1.5% and 2.5% of the ship's beam throughout the voyage, or the GoM value must always be greater than 0.30m throughout the voyage
The GoM value must be between 1.5% and 3% of the ship's beam throughout the voyage, or the GoM value must always be greater than 0.30m throughout the voyage
The GoM value must be between 1.5% and 3% of the ship's beam throughout the voyage, or the GoM value must always be greater than 0.35m throughout the voyage
The GoM value must be between 2.5% and 5% of the ship's beam throughout the voyage, or the GoM value must always be greater than 0.50m throughout the voyage
The most important safety concern on oil tankers is:
Safety against cargo theft on the ship
Safety regarding the cleaning of cargo holds and tanks
Safety concerning fire and explosion prevention on the ship
Safety regarding fresh water and potable water
For oil tankers, if crew members smoke, where are they allowed to smoke?
Smoking room and galley
Smoking room and accommodation
Crew dining room
Smoking room
For oil tankers, when working on deck with metal tools, where should the tools be placed?
Place them around the work area, ensuring they are convenient but do not obstruct walkways or interfere with the work of other crew members
Place them in the pockets of clothing
Place them in a metal bucket painted white with red stripes for easy identification
Place them in a plastic bucket
For oil tankers, when loading cargo or when necessary, where should signs such as WARNING, NO NAKED LIGHTS, NO SMOKING, NO UNAUTHORISED PERSONS, EMERGENCY ESCAPE ROUTES be placed?
At the highest position on the ship
At the bow and stern of the ship
At stairways and areas where cargo handling occurs
At the bridge and bridge windows
For oil tankers, electrical tools can be used outside the boiler room, engine room, and accommodation areas on the ship if permitted by whom?
The on-duty able seaman (AB on watch)
The bosun
The safety officer
The fitter
For oil tankers, the inert gas control valve (Venpost) must be adjusted to ensure that the inert gas supplied to the cargo hold and tanks maintains an oxygen level of:
About 4%
About 5%
About 6%
About 7%
Hydrocarbon gases cannot ignite in the air when the oxygen level is below which of the following conditions?
Below 15%
Below 14%
Below 13%
Below 12%
For oil tankers, how many crew members should be on duty during a cargo operation?
One crew member on duty
Two crew members on duty
Three crew members on duty
Four crew members on duty
For oil tankers, how many fire hoses should be set up and ready for use the day before entering port for cargo operations?
One fire hose, aimed at the cargo area
Two fire hoses, one at the front and one at the rear of the cargo area
Three fire hoses, one at the front, one at the rear, and one aimed at the cargo area
Four fire hoses, one at the front, one at the rear, one at the port side, and one at the starboard side of the cargo area
For ships transporting bulk cargo, to facilitate the loading process, the tanks with inclined walls compared to the hold floor should have an angle greater than which of the following conditions?
Angle greater than 15 degrees to the floor
Angle greater than 20 degrees to the floor
Angle greater than 25 degrees to the floor
Angle greater than 30 degrees to the floor
Where is the muster list (the emergency duty roster) typically posted?
Bridge
Engine room
Cabin corridor
All of the above
Where is the crew member's individual responsibility according to the muster list posted?
Bridge
Engine room
In the crew member’s cabin area
Cabin corridor
Which of the following alarms is a fire alarm?
3 long bell rings, repeated 3-4 times
1 continuous bell ring lasting 15 to 20 seconds, repeated multiple times
5 long bell rings, repeated 2-3 times
6 short bell rings, 1 long bell ring repeated multiple times
Which of the following alarms is an abandon ship alarm?
1 continuous bell ring lasting 15 to 20 seconds, repeated multiple times
5 long bell rings, repeated 2-3 times
6 short bell rings, 1 long bell ring repeated multiple times
3 long bell rings, repeated 3-4 times
Which of the following alarms is a ship breach alarm?
3 long bell rings, repeated 3-4 times
1 continuous bell ring lasting 15 to 20 seconds, repeated multiple times
5 long bell rings, repeated 2-3 times
6 short bell rings, 1 long bell ring repeated multiple times
Which of the following alarms is for a person overboard?
3 long bell rings, repeated 3-4 times
1 continuous bell ring lasting 15 to 20 seconds, repeated multiple times
5 long bell rings, repeated 2-3 times
6 short bell rings, 1 long bell ring repeated multiple times
When a fire emergency occurs on a ship, where should the Captain be?
In their personal cabin
At the fire site
At the command station
In the radio room to send a message
What is the duty of the Chief Officer during a fire alarm?
Assist the Captain
Command the fire fighting operation at the fire site
Directly shut down the ventilation system
Command the bridge
Which of the following emergency drills is usually conducted monthly?
Lifeboat launching
Oil spill emergency
Fire alarm drill
Main engine failure
Which of the following emergency drills is usually conducted at least once every 3 months?
Lifeboat launching
Oil spill emergency
Watertight integrity alarm
Abandon ship drill
Which of the following emergency drills is usually conducted at least once every 6 months?
Watertight integrity alarm
Lifeboat launching
Power failure emergency
Steering gear failure
What is the purpose of the International Safety Management (ISM) Code?
Ensuring safety for personnel
Ensuring safety for cargo
Protecting the marine environment
All of the above
Based on the specific circumstances of each ship, such as the number of crew, ship type, cargo type, etc., who is responsible for creating the emergency duties roster?
The company
The Captain
The Chief Officer
The Safety Officer
During a fire alarm, which person is NOT part of the fire-fighting team?
Chief Officer
Second Officer
Bosun
AB-S (Over watch)
Which of the following emergency drills is NOT required to be conducted monthly?
Abandon ship drill
Watertight integrity drill
Steering gear failure drill
Fire drill
Which personal life-saving equipment is provided onboard a ship?
Life buoy
Life jacket
Thermal protective clothing
All of the above
If a fire occurs on the ship while the vessel is anchored or docked at port and external assistance is needed, which signal should be hoisted?
CB4
CB6
CD6
CD4
In the event of a fire alarm, which engineering officer is responsible for operating the fire pump system?
Chief Engineer (C/E)
First Engineer (1/E)
Second Engineer (2/E)
Third Engineer (3/E)
Security operations on board must be maintained during which period?
While the ship is underway
While the ship is docked at port
While the ship is on dry dock
All of the above
When the ship is at port and a stranger wishes to board, who must approve their boarding?
The watchkeeping officer
The Captain
The on-duty officer
The security officer
When the ship is at port, what should be done with the storage areas for life-saving equipment, fire-fighting equipment, and emergency safety devices?
They must always be locked securely to prevent theft
They must always be open
They should be closed but not locked
They must be closed and locked, and only opened upon request by port authorities
When the ship is docked at port, the crew should arrange:
Only one gangway for boarding and disembarking
Multiple gangways for the convenience of port workers
A gangway on the side and one for the pilot
A gangway on the side and one for the pilot, if the ship has a freeboard greater than 9 meters
To ensure security, when the ship is at anchor, the crew should:
Raise the gangway when not in use
Close the anchor holes and keep the anchor wash valve open continuously
Avoid allowing any ropes or fire hoses to hang outside the ship's side
All of the above
The watchkeeping officer should record the following information about any visitors boarding the ship:
The time of boarding and departure
The time of boarding and departure, and the purpose of boarding
Personal identification documents, name, luggage, time of boarding, time of departure, and purpose of boarding
Personal identification documents, name, luggage, time of boarding, time of departure, purpose of boarding, and security pass number
According to the ISPS Code, how many security levels does a ship have?
1 security level
2 security levels
3 security levels
5 security levels
How many security officers are there on a ship?
Only 1 security officer, designated by the Captain and the company
The Captain and the Chief Officer
All deck officers
The Captain and the Chief Engineer
Security responsibilities on board the ship are the responsibility of:
The security officer
All deck officers
All deck officers and engineering officers
All crew members on board
When the ship has just left the port and is still within the harbor area, if an illegal immigrant is discovered on board, what should be done?
Immediately return the ship to the anchorage area, and notify the agent and port authorities to handle the situation
Continue the voyage to the next port and inform the agent and port authorities there to handle the situation
Notify the company to arrange for a helicopter to take the illegal immigrant back to the departure port
Hand the illegal immigrant over to the nearest coast guard
When the ship has been sailing for a while but is still along the coast of the port of departure and has not yet left the national waters, if an illegal immigrant is discovered on board, what should be done?
Immediately return the ship to the anchorage area, and notify the agent and port authorities to handle the situation
Continue the voyage to the next port and inform the agent and port authorities there to handle the situation
Notify the ship management company to request instructions for the best way to handle the current situation
Hand the illegal immigrant over to the nearest coast guard
When the ship has been sailing for a while and has already entered international waters, if an illegal immigrant is discovered on board, what should be done?
Immediately return the ship to the nearest anchorage area, and notify the agent and port authorities there to handle the situation
Notify the ship management company to request instructions for the best way to handle the current situation, and inform the agent and port authorities at the departure port, the charterer, P&I insurance, and other relevant authorities for guidance
Continue the voyage to the next port and inform the agent and port authorities there to handle the situation
Hand the illegal immigrant over to the nearest coast guard
According to the ISPS Code, "SSO" stands for:
Ship Security Officer
Company Security Officer
Ship Security Assessment
Ship Security Plan
According to the ISPS Code, "CSO" stands for:
Ship Security Officer
Company Security Officer
Ship Security Assessment
Ship Security Plan
The ship’s Security Plan is devised by:
The ship owner
The ship's security officer
The Captain
The Captain and the officers on board
Who is primarily responsible for ensuring that the ship's Security Assessment (SSA) is implemented?
The ship's security officer
The company’s security officer
The Captain
The Captain and the officers on board
Security measures on board the ship at each security level are detailed in:
The Ship Security Assessment (SSA)
The Ship Security Plan (SSP)
The Declaration of Security (DoS)
The Port Facility Security Plan (PFSP)
Security drills and training must be conducted at least:
Once a month
Once every two months
Once every three months
Once every six months
If required, the ship must keep security-related reports for the last:
3 nearest ports visited
5 nearest ports visited
7 nearest ports visited
10 nearest ports visited
The expiration dates of medicines on board must be periodically checked and recorded in:
Medicine log
Medicine list
Deck log
Medical First Aid Guide
Narcotic drugs must be stored in:
The ship's hospital
The medical officer's cabin
The captain’s cabin
The ship’s security officer's cabin
The amount of medicine supplied for the crew must be carefully recorded in:
Medicine log
Medicine list
Deck log
Medical First Aid Guide
Waste management on board the ship must comply with the convention:
Loadline
Marpol
Tonnage
Colreg
Expired medications on board the ship must be handled by:
Disposing of them in the sea
Burning or destroying them
Separately classifying them and allowing port waste collection companies to collect and dispose of them, with a certificate of waste disposal from the ship
Separately classifying them in one place
Due to the conditions of the sea voyage, the following medications may be used:
No more than 1 week after their expiration date
No more than 1 month after their expiration date
No more than 15 days after their expiration date
Absolutely no expired medications are allowed to be used
The rodent-free certificate for the ship is valid for:
No more than 6 months
No more than 1 year
No more than 3 years
No more than 3 months
The International Ship Security Certificate is valid for:
No more than 1 year
No more than 5 years
No more than 3 years
No more than 6 months
The cargo handling equipment used on the ship must meet which of the following requirements?
Good working condition
Safety compliance with its intended use
No defects
All of the above
Which of the following factors affect the safe lifting capacity?
External factors (waves, wind, etc.), cargo characteristics, skill of the crane operator
External factors (waves, wind, etc.), cargo weight, skill of the crane operator
External factors (waves, wind, etc.), cargo size, skill of the crane operator
External factors (waves, wind, etc.), cargo size, ship's list angle
Maintenance of cargo handling equipment should be carried out:
When the equipment shows signs of damage
Before starting work
Regularly and periodically according to the manufacturer's instructions
All of the above
The person using the cargo handling equipment must be:
Experienced in using the equipment
Trained in using the equipment
Confirmed by the captain or responsible officer to have the necessary experience and capability to perform these tasks
The deck officer
Cargo handling equipment should not be used when:
The safety lock pins are not released
The limit switch is not activated
The winch brakes are not released
All of the above
The person operating the cargo handling equipment must ensure:
They have the permission of the captain or responsible officer
They have the necessary experience and capability to perform the tasks
They focus solely on the task at hand, without doing anything else, and must have a clear view of the signaling person
They are a skilled deckhand
The person signaling for the crane operator must meet the following condition:
Be a crew member experienced in performing this task
Be a worker trained in performing this task proficiently
Be trained in using hand signals accurately without confusion
Be a person appointed by the officer
When using the crane to lift a person from the ship to the shore or vice versa, what should be noted?
Lifting is only allowed when the person is wearing appropriate safety harnesses
Permission from port authorities is required
Permission from the captain is required
Only in emergency or rescue situations, and the equipment must be safely suitable
The lifting cable should be replaced when:
The number of broken wires in a short segment is concentrated
The cable is severely damaged or twisted
Whenever the captain determines it is not safe
All of the above
The gear system of the turntable, pulley, and cable should be greased:
When it is dry and shows signs of rust
Regularly as per the manufacturer's guidelines
Whenever the safety officer deems it necessary
All of the above
Typically, the pedestal crane used for cargo handling can:
Rotate 360° and the lifting angle is usually from 20° to 70°
Rotate 360° and the lifting angle is usually from 30° to 80°
Rotate 360° and the lifting angle is usually from 20° to 80°
Rotate 360° and the lifting angle is usually from 25° to 75°
