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

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Question 1

Where on the hull is the theoretical position of the hydrodynamic pivot point, when going ahead and turning?

A Amidships.

B 1/4 of vessel's length from the stern.

C 1/3 of the vessel's length from the bow.

D Normally varies dependant on the speed ahead.

Question 2

How often are "abandon ship" drills required on cargo vessels according to SOLAS?

A Once every year.

B Once every 6 months.

C Once every month.

D Once every week.

Question 3

For how long should a COSPAS-SARSAT EPIRB operate on its batteries?

A 48 hours.

B 96 hours.

C 12 hours.

D 24 hours.

Question 4

The OPA-90 notification requirement is:

A Notify as soon as you have knowledge of any spill, or threat of a spill.

B Notify only if you mean that own vessel might be tracked and charged.

C Notify only if you mean that own vessel might be responsible.

D Notify as soon as you have knowledge of a spill exceeding 10 gallons of oil.

Question 5

Poster or signs shall be provided on or in the vicinity of survival craft and their launching controls. Which one of the following requirements has to be included?

A Give information on survival craft capacity.

B Give relevant instructions and warnings.

C Give information on survival craft speed and seaworthiness.

D Give an overview of location of all lifesaving appliances.

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