DWO Maritime Law & Regulations 2

Question 1

Under SOLAS, what is the minimum number of immersion suits required to be carried on a cargo vessel?

Accepted Answer

One for each person on board plus extras at muster stations

Answer

SOLAS requires one immersion suit for every person on board, with additional suits stored at muster stations for watch-keeping crew.

Question 2

The International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code establishes how many security levels?

Accepted Answer

Three

Answer

The ISPS Code establishes three security levels: Level 1 (normal), Level 2 (heightened), and Level 3 (exceptional).

Question 3

Which international convention primarily governs the prevention of pollution from ships?

Accepted Answer

MARPOL 73/78

Answer

MARPOL 73/78 (International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships) is the primary international convention governing marine pollution.

Question 4

Under COLREGS Rule 9, a vessel navigating in a narrow channel shall keep as near to which side as is safe and practicable?

Accepted Answer

The starboard outer limit

Answer

Rule 9 requires vessels in a narrow channel to keep as near to the starboard outer limit as is safe and practicable.

Question 5

What does a Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) have the authority to do under US regulations?

Accepted Answer

Issue binding navigation orders in mandatory VTS zones

Answer

In mandatory VTS zones, VTS has authority to issue binding navigation orders to control vessel movements for safety and traffic management.

(DWO) Deck Watch Officer Practice Test

(DWO) Deck Watch Officer Practice Test

DWO Maritime Law & Regulations 2