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Container Vessel Deck Competence

Management Level (Senior Officers).

This CES test is designed for senior deck officers and chief officers on container vessels. It focuses on advanced cargo management, stability calculations, coordination of container operations in ports, compliance with international regulations (SOLAS, MARPOL, IMDG), crew management, and safety leadership. The aim is to assess management-level competence required for the safe and efficient operation of container ships.

Questions 60
Time Limit 59 min
Language English

Sample Questions

Here are some example questions from this quiz. Download the GYRO app to take the full test.

Question 1

What is the primary cause of fatigue damage to the hull girder?

A Repeated plastic deformation of the hull.
B The number of repeated stress cycles.
C Resonant rolling.
D Panting stresses.

Question 2

Onboard training should be organised in such a way that:

A It is an integral part of the overall training plan and does not contravene with the rest hours of the crew.
B It does not contravene with the rest hours of the crew and each crew member is trained individually.
C Each crew member is trained individually.
D none of the above.

Question 3

How often must the Emergency Steering Gear be tested, and how is this information recorded in the OLB?

A Monthly with signature of person carrying out test.
B Fortnightly, with signature of Chief Engineer and witness.
C Every three months. Details of test with signatures of Master and witness.
D Monthly, with signature of Chief Engineer and witness.

Question 4

The battery of a SART:

A Must be re-charged weekly.
B Charged condition must be checked weekly.
C Must be replaced before the expiry date is exceeded.
D Replaced monthly.

Question 5

A wire antenna of 12 metres in length is probably:

A A Sat-C antenna.
B A MF/HF-antenna.
C A VHF-antenna.
D An Inmarsat-antenna.