Oil Tanker Competence

Support Level (Deck Crew).

This CES test is designed for support-level crew members working on oil tankers. It covers basic ship terminology, cargo area safety, assistance in cargo and mooring operations, use of personal protective equipment, and fundamental emergency procedures. The aim is to confirm essential knowledge required for safe daily duties under officer supervision.

Questions 60

Time Limit 59 min

Language English

Sample Questions

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Question 1

What is the result of a "high metacentric height"?

A The vessel will roll violently.

B The vessel will have a great bending moment.

C The vessel will roll slowly or be unstable.

D The vessel's tweendeck heights is too high.

Question 2

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

A Amidships.

B Between 1/4 of the ship's length from the stern and the rudder post.

C Between amidships and 1/4 of the vessel's length from the bow.

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

Question 3

Where is OPA-90 applicable?

A Within 200 nm of US waters including Guam, Hawaii, Alaska and San Juan.

B 200 nm off US coast.

C 200 nm off coast of California.

D Within US waters.

Question 4

You have an important navigational or meteorological warning to transmit. What call should proceed this message when made on the radio telephone?

A Pan Pan (3 times).

B Securite Securite (3 times).

C Victor Victor (3 times).

D Mayday Mayday (3 times).

Question 5

Which one of the listed items has to be included in a distress message?

A Destination.

B Weather in immediate vicinity.

C Last port of call.

D Identification of the ship.

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