Oil Tanker Competence

Operational Level (Junior Officers).

This CES test is aimed at junior deck officers on oil tankers. It focuses on cargo planning and monitoring, tank cleaning and inerting procedures, ballast operations, ship stability, and application of MARPOL and STCW requirements. The test verifies operational competence and decision-making in routine and emergency situations.

Questions 60

Time Limit 59 min

Language English

Sample Questions

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Question 1

Under what circumstances should a safety net be rigged under a gangway or accommodation ladder?

A When instructed by the Master or the Chief Officer.

B Whenever they are deployed from ship to shore or ship to ship.

C A gangway net is only required to be rigged when required by the port regulations.

D Whenever the ship is moving slightly back and forth along the quay due to wind and current.

Question 2

One of the checks during the annual Class survey of the UMS functions is focusing on cleanliness of the engine room. What is the reason for such a check?

A To avoid frequent alarms.

B To prevent risk of pollution.

C To have the engine room looking tidy.

D To reduce the general risk of fire in an unmanned engine room.

Question 3

If conditions permit, which is the best way to board a liferaft that is floating close to the ship?

A Jump onto the raft itself.

B Use a rope ladder close to the raft to climb down and board.

C Wearing a lifejacket, jump into the water close to the raft and then swim to it.

D Jump into the water close to the raft, without a lifejacket, as this will make it easier to swim and board the liferaft.

Question 4

Which of the following features is required for an anti-exposure suit?

A It is made of such a material that it cannot be torn.

B Can be continuously worn without impeding every duties to be performed by the wearer when in normal watch on the bridge.

C Is marked with the name of the vessel to which the appliance belongs.

D Is fitted with a light and a whistle.

Question 5

In the figure, which arrow indicates the direction "ASTERN"?

A Astern is indicated by C, in the figure.

B Astern is indicated by A, in the figure.

C Astern is indicated by D, in the figure.

D Astern is indicated by B, in the figure.

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