Container Vessel Deck Competence

IMDG Code – General Competence

This test evaluates your knowledge of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods – the global standard for the safe transport of hazardous cargo by sea. It covers cargo classification, labeling, documentation, stowage, segregation, and packaging, as well as compliance with safety procedures to prevent accidents, protect life at sea, and safeguard the marine environment.

Questions 15

Time Limit 9 min

Language English

Sample Questions

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Question 1

When must the Dangerous Goods Manifest and Cargo Plan be available?

A These documents must be available before the ship's departure for inspection by Port State Control or other competent authorities.

B These documents must be available upon the ship's arrival for inspection by Port State Control or other competent authorities.

C These documents must be available while the ship is at anchorage for inspection.

Question 2

Why is the carriage of certain particularly hazardous substances not allowed on "other passenger ships carrying more than 25 passengers," and how is this defined by the Code?

A Due to the risk of rapid evacuation, dangerous goods are not recommended for transport on passenger ships with more than 25 passengers or more than 1 per 3 meters of the ship's length.

B Due to the risk of rapid evacuation, dangerous goods are not recommended for transport on passenger ships with more than 26 passengers or more than 2 per 3 meters of the ship's length.

C Due to the risk of rapid evacuation, dangerous goods are not recommended for transport on passenger ships with more than 28 passengers or more than 3 per 3 meters of the ship's length.

Question 3

What is provided by the Code regarding the jettisoning of dangerous goods and protection from heating?

A The cargo must be jettisoned if there is a likelihood of it being involved in a fire.

B If the container is fully loaded and jettisoning the cargo is impossible, all efforts must be made to prevent the spread of fire in these containers.

C If the container is involved in a fire, personnel must be evacuated as the container may burn with a strong explosion.

D The cargo must be jettisoned in any case.

E The cargo must not be jettisoned into the sea.

Question 4

What are the necessary first steps in preventing an accident?

A Pre-planning and organization, as pre-planning involves an overall risk assessment for any voyage and proper loading and stowage of cargo.

B Pre-planning and organization.

C Overall risk assessment.

Question 5

What measures should be taken if a crew member is affected by exposure to dangerous goods on board or shows symptoms caused by such exposure?

A They must stop working, seek medical advice via radio, and remain under medical observation if their condition does not worsen.

B They must stop working and seek medical advice from the captain.

C They must stop working, seek medical advice via radio, and report to the DPA.

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