Electro-Technical Competence

Operational Level (Junior Officers).

A comprehensive CES-style test for Electro-Technical Officers at the operational level. Covers GMDSS communication, ship safety systems, power and battery management, SOLAS/MARPOL procedures, and essential documentation practices.

Questions 60

Time Limit 59 min

Language English

Sample Questions

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Question 1

When lowering a RoRo Cargo Side or Stern Ramp what must be ensured?

A The vessel is securely moored and there is nothing beneath the ramp.

B The ramp must be lowered at the minimum speed.

C The ramp surface must be clean.

D The ramp must be lowered by the duty officer only.

Question 2

You receive a distress alert on HF Radio. What should you do?

A Relay the message immediately on 2182 kHz.

B No response is necessary providing the vessel is more than 24 hours away.

C Acknowledge receipt.

D Wait three minutes and if no acknowledgement is heard from a coast station you should relay the alert.

Question 3

According to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions, what are the two types of vessel indicated by these lights?

A A vessel engaged on pilotage duty,deploying or recovering a pilot, seen head-on, or a power-driven vessel underway, over 50 m or under 50 m showing second masthead light, seen head-on.

B A power-driven vessel towing under 50 m, tow under 200 m, restricted, seen head-on, or a power-driven vessel underway over 50 m or under 50 m with second masthead light, restricted.

C A power-driven vessel towing over 50 m or under 50 m with second masthead light,tow under 200 m, head-on,or a power-driven vessel underway under 50 m with second all-round white light.

D A vessel engaged in fishing, restricted in manoeuvre, shooting nets, or a vessel engaged in towing, under 50 m, tow under 200 m, restricted, seen head-on.

Question 4

According to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions and the illustrated lights, what type of vessel is this?

A This is a fishing vessel, not making way through the water, with its nets fast upon an obstruction, seen from astern.

B This vessel is restricted in its ability to manoeuvre and is stopped in the water. I am seeing it from astern.

C This vessel is aground and is seen from directly ahead.

D This vessel is not under command and is not making way through the water.

Question 5

This vessel is at the mouth of a river. According to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions and the displayed shapes, what type of vessel is it?

A A vessel engaged in dredging or underwater operations. Two balls indicate obstruction; two diamonds indicate safe side; ball/diamond/ball shows restricted manoeuvre.

B A vessel engaged in dredging or underwater operations. Two balls indicate obstruction; two diamonds indicate safe side; ball/diamond/ball shows restricted manoeuvre.

C A vessel engaged in mine-clearance operations. Two balls indicate sweep deployed; two diamonds indicate 1000 m clearance; ball/diamond/ball shows restricted manoeuvre.

D A vessel on port security duties. Two balls indicate port closed; two diamonds indicate mine-clearance; ball/diamond/ball shows restricted manoeuvre.

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