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

Give the meaning of the following symbol:

A Survival craft portable radio.

B EPIRB.

C Survival craft distress pyrotechnic signals.

D Rocket parachute flare.

Question 2

If the speed of a vessel through the water is HALVED, how will this effect squat?

A The squat effect will also be halved.

B The squat effect will be reduced to approximately a quarter of its original value.

C There will be a significant change in the reduction of underkeel clearance, but the amount varies from ship to ship.

D There will be very little change to the effects of squat.

Question 3

By a 'geographical area call' in the DSC system is meant:

A A DSC- message for all ships in a particular ocean region.

B A DSC- message for all vessels within a certain area from a position in the DSC message, and the degrees are given in northerly and westerly direction.

C A DSC- message for all vessels within a certain area marked by a reference position, given in the DSC message and the degrees are given in southerly and easterly direction.

D A DSC- message for all ships heading towards a certain geographical area.

Question 4

When a SOLAS vessel is required to have an emergency tow, what would be the best way to connect a tug?

A With the towline turned up on a set of bits on the forecastle deck.

B Using a bridle made up from the vessel's anchor chains.

C With the towline led around the base of the windlass pedestal and shackled off.

D Using the vessel's emergency towing arrangement.

Question 5

Which one of the listed requirements regarding the stowage of a survival craft corresponds to present SOLAS regulations? Each survival craft shall be stowed:

A Wherever space is available.

B On the starboard side of the ship.

C In a secure and sheltered position and protected from damage by fire or explosion.

D In a state of readiness so that two crew-members can prepare for embarkation and launching in less than 15 minutes.

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