Engine Department Competence

Medium Speed Engine – Management Level (Senior Engineer)

Advanced CES test for engineers in charge of propulsion plants with four-stroke medium-speed engines and auxiliary systems. Covers performance optimization, generator management, automation, vibration control, and emergency response.

Questions 60

Time Limit 59 min

Language English

Sample Questions

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Question 1

What is meant by saying that a vessel hull is directionally unstable?

A When the rudder is kept amidships, the ship will continue on a straight course.

B It has been intentionally created with the centre of underwater pressure aft of amidships.

C The ship will only require small amounts of helm to maintain its course when stearing in a heavy seaway.

D When free running it will shear to one side or the other if not controlled.

Question 2

Which of the options best describes how a "Balanced Rudder" is constructed?

A The rudder has an additional flap attached to the trailing edge to improve rudder efficiency.

B Part of the rudder area is forward of the turning axis, therefore reducing the load on the steering motor.

C There is equal rudder area forward and aft of the turning axis, the turning axis being at the geometrical centre of the rudder area.

D The rudder is operated by two steering motors providing equal amounts of power to the rudder.

Question 3

It is the Master's responsibility to ensure that:

A concerned personnel carry out the on-board traing progamme effectively.

B safety equipment is not used during the training.

C All information reagrding the onboard training is given to the ship manager.

D All personnel participate in the training at the same time.

Question 4

One particular group of hazardous goods that is highlighted by the IMDG Code as potentially being the most dangerous for carriage is:

A Liquefied gases.

B Infectious substances.

C Toxic substances.

D Organic peroxides.

Question 5

As per MARPOL, the contents of lines and pumps on a crude oil tanker at completion of discharge must be:

A Drained and then pumped either ashore, or to a cargo tank or slop tank on board.

B Discharged ashore or retained on board as per the pre-discharge agreement made between the ship and shore.

C Drained directly (and only) to shore.

D Cleared to shore by the use of compressed air.

Medium Speed Engine – Management Level (Senior Engineer)

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