Container Vessel Deck Competence

Chief Officer Competency

This test is designed to assess the knowledge and skills required of a Chief Officer on container vessels. It covers ballast operations, dangerous goods safety (IMDG), ship stability, and the organization of cargo handling.

Questions 18

Time Limit 9 min

Language English

Sample Questions

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Question 1

Loading procedure is performed by ships cranes. Somehow, agent comes to ask for loading the container unit, which is exceeding SWL for 1.5 times. Will you accept it?

A Not acceptable, as cargo gear may become broken.

B Try to transfer responsibility to technical superintendent.

C Ask master for advice.

D Tell agent to manage it with stevedores in smooth way.

Question 2

What is a difference between accident and incident report?

A Incident = machinery malfunction, accident = human injury.

B No difference.

C By names.

D Accident report is done by office, incident report - by crew.

Question 3

Does seasonal and geographical Load Line zones changing has to be taken into account during checking of the loading plan?

A It has to be checked as vessel always has to keep seaworthiness.

B Loading Plan is approved for one Zone, so it approved everywhere.

C Only sailing and arrival Zone has to be complied with.

D Mentioned zones are only formalities since SOLAS come into force.

Question 4

During cargo operations, duty officer reported you about discrepancies in loading plan. Your actions?

A Request update from planner. Stop operations if required.

B Will be checked after sailing.

C Delegate duty officer plan re-checking by software.

D Send him to Master for further compliance.

Question 5

If DG container has UN with requirements ‘be protected from sources of heat’, which precautions to be followed?

A Away from fuel tank bulkheads, reefer units, direct sunlight, hot areas.

B Nothing, as it is a container, and DG is inside – there is a temperature limit by container boundaries.

C Keep away from sunlight and fuel tank bulkheads.

D All precautions arranged by company before loading.

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