1.

During the anchoring procedure, what would the 2nd Officer understand by the
following request from the bridge, "How is the chain"?The bridge would like to know
the direction of the anchor cable from the hawse pipe.
2. How should the tug be secured to the ship, when the bridge tells the poop that "It is
the tug's wire"??The tug will send a wire to the ship for making fast.
3. How would you alert others onboard if you saw a person falling overboard?If I saw a
person falling overboard I would shout repeatedly, "Man overboard"
4. In the diagram which line would be the "AFT SPRING", if the vessel was port side
alongside a jetty?The Aft Spring is indicated by A, in the figure
5. In the diagram, the depth of water under the keel is indicated by the letter "C". Which
bridge instrument would indicate this depth? Echo Sounder
6. In the diagram, which arrow is pointing at the position known as the "Bridge"?The
Bridge is indicated by A, in the figure
7. In the diagram, which letter is indicating the "bits" which would probably be used by
the "FORWARD SPRING" when mooring the ship? The bits for the Forward Spring
is indicated by D, in the figure
8. In the diagram, which letter is indicating the position "MIDSHIPS"?Midships is
indicated by B, in the figure
9. In the diagram, which letter is pointing to the area of the ship known as the
"STERN"?The Stern area is indicated by C, in the figure
10. In the figure is shown the direction of possible mooring lines from the stern of a
vessel, when moored port side alongside a jetty. Which letter shows the direction
which would be used by a "STERN LINE"?The Stern Line is indicated by A, in the
figure
11. In the figure, which arrow indicates the direction "ASTERN"?Astern is indicated by
D, in the figure
12. In the figure, which letter gives the correct understanding of the term "LENGTH
OVERALL"?Length Overall is indicated by B, in the figure
13. In the figure, which letter indicates the "BREADTH” of the vessel?Breadth is
indicated by B, in the figure
14. In the figure, which letter indicates what is known as "mooring bits"?The mooring
bits are indicated by D, in the figure
15. In the figure, which letter indicates which item is the "WINDLASS"?The Windlass is
indicated by B, in the figure
16. In which direction would the "FORWARD HEAD LINE" normally run?The forward
head line would normally lead forward from the bow
17. it always possible to use the word "ship" instead of the word "boat"?Normally a small
vessel is called a "boat" rather than a "ship", otherwise it is not important.
18. On the diagram, what is the area at the forward end of the vessel shown by the letter
"A"? It is normally raised by one deck above the main deckFo'c's'le or Forecastle
19. On the diagram, which arrowed line is indicating the "Breadth" of the vessel?The
breadth is indicated by letter B, in the figure
20. On the diagram, which letter indicates what is meant by the word "DRAUGHT" of
the ship?Draught is indicated by D, in the figure
21. On the diagram, which letter is indicating the "BOW"?The Bow is indicated by B, in
the figure
22. Read the text in the diagram and answer the following question: When should training
in personal survival techniques be given?Before being employed
23. Read the text in the diagram and answer this question: What should be given to
prospective seafarers?Approved training in survival techniques
24. Read the text in the picture before answering the question. What is the fundamental
requirement relating to the older ships, which are still in service?The older ships must
be in good condition.
25. the diagram, which letter is pointing at the area known as the "BOW" of the ship?The
Bow is indicated by B, in the figure
26. The IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases are recommended to be used
when the ship's Officer is verbally talking to whom?In circumstances described in all
of the answers provided
27. The Second Officer, when on watch on the bridge, is often referred to as the OOW.
What does OOW actually stand for? Officer of the Watch
28. What are the duties of the bridge lookout during the night, when the vessel is in the
middle of the ocean?The lookout must keep a lookout all-round the ship and report
anything sighted, or heard, to the Officer of the Watch
29. What are the lists called that give the position and task during a lifeboat drill for all
persons on board the ship? The Muster List
30. What could the wheelman be asked to do, to help in the preparations to leave the berth
and go to sea? Test the steering by putting the wheel hard over both ways
31. What do you call the wide rung on a pilot ladder that prevents the ladder from
twisting?The wide rung on a pilot ladder that prevents it from twisting is called a
'Spreader'
32. What do you understand by the order: "Move the pilot ladder to the other side"?Move
the pilot ladder to the other side, means: to shift the pilot ladder to the opposite side of
the ship.
33. What do you understand by the term "Let Go" when applied to mooring and
unmooring?Let Go means to cast off the mooring ropes and wires
67. What do you understand by the term: "Let go the tug"?Let go the tug means: to cast
off the lines that secure the tug to the ship
68. What do you understand by: Bitter end?Bitter end means: the end link of an anchor
cable that is secured within the chain locker
69. What do you understand by: Let go the port anchor?Let go the port anchor means:
open the port windlass brake
70. What do you understand by: Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the
pilot ladder?Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder
means: lower the accommodation ladder and rig the pilot ladder right next to it
71. What do you understand by: Secure the tug?Secure the tug means: to make fast the
tug
72. What does the word "pirates" mean?Pirates are persons who attempt to board and take
over a ship at sea
34. What is a "cargo plan", when applied to a ship?The plan indicating where cargo is to
be loaded and in what quantities
35. What is a "Fairlead"?A Fairlead is a special device through which is passed ropes or
wires to stop them moving sideward’s and reduces friction and chafing
36. What is a mooring line?A mooring line is a thick rope used to moor the ship
37. What is a ship's "Gangway"?A Gangway is a portable means of access between the
ship and the shore
38. What is meant by the term "Single up" when a vessel is preparing to leave the jetty to
which it was moored?Single up is the term used to describe the process of letting go
most of the moorings lines and just leaving sufficient lines to stay safely alongside.
39. What is name of the machine shown, used to heave on the ropes during mooring and
unmooring? Winch
40. What is the correct understanding of the term "Block Coefficient" as applied to a
ship? The comparison of the underwater shape of the ship, to a rectangular block of
the same extreme dimensions.
41. What is the daytime signal to be shown when the vessel is at anchor?A black ball
forward where it can best be seen
73. What is the meaning of "make fast"secure a rope
42. What is the meaning of the term "Make Fast", when mooring the ship?Make Fast
means secure the ropes to the bits
43. What is the name of the portable walkway or access between ship and shore?
Gangway
44. What is the normal name given to the fuel oil used for the ship's main engines?
Bunkers
45. What is the normal name of the special wire/rope on board the ship used to make a
tug fast?Towing spring
46. What is the normal name of the waterproof suit shown in the picture?Survival suit
74. What is the normal term used for the regular training of how to launch the lifeboat?
Lifeboat drill
75. What is the objective of the merchant navy?To safely transport goods by sea
47. What is the output shown on the "Rate of Turn" display fitted on the bridge?The Rate
of Turn indicator displays the rate the ship is swinging in degrees per minute
48. What is the role of a tug in a port?A tug assists the ships to moor and unmoor
76. What is the room often called where the crew eat their meals?The crew mess
49. What is understood by the term "Boat Drill"?"Boat Drill" means the practical training
in the various aspects of getting all the people onboard safely off the ship, in the event
of abandoning ship
77. What is understood by the term "take the helm"?Take over the steering of the ship.
50. What is understood by the term, "The Lee Side"?Lee Side is the side that faces away
from the wind
51. What is understood by the word "Bollard", when mooring a ship?A Bollard is a thick
steel post to which mooring lines are secured
52. What letter indicates the direction "AHEAD", in the figure? Ahead is indicated by A,
in the figure
53. When acting as helmsman, what should be the method of responding to an order?
When receiving an order, the order should be repeated back to the person who gave it
before carrying out the order.
54. When keeping a lookout, what would be the correct understanding of the question
"What is the aspect of the other ship"?The question is requesting some indication of
the direction the other ship is heading.
55. When should the lookout report another vessel?As soon as it is sighted or heard.
56. Where is the "FORECASTLE", in the figure? The Forecastle is indicated by B, in the
figure
57. Where on a ship is the deck known as the "Boat Deck"?The Boat Deck is the deck
from which persons embark into the lifeboats
58. Which approved publication should be used by a seafarer to help overcome any
misunderstanding in communications? The (IMO) Standard Marine Communication
Phrases (SMCP) booklet
59. Which is the "CENTRE LINE", in the figure?The Fore and aft Centreline is indicated
by A, in the figure
60. Why could dirty and oily areas of the deck be dangerous?They may cause people to
slip over and hurt themselves
61. With reference to the text in the frame: what is stated as a threat to lives at sea and the
marine environment?Bad management and poorly maintained older ships
62. Would there ever be the need for two lookouts on the Bridge watch?Yes, possibly
when there is dense fog and heavy traffic.