STCW Shipboard Operations & Maintenance 5

Question 1

What is the purpose of a ship's Safety Management System (SMS)?

Accepted Answer

To provide a structured system for safe ship operations and pollution prevention

Answer

The SMS under the ISM Code provides documented procedures for all safety and environmental protection activities aboard a vessel.

Question 2

During routine maintenance of a lifeboat davit, what must be done before work begins?

Accepted Answer

Isolate the system, display 'Do Not Operate' notices, and obtain a work permit

Answer

Lockout/tagout procedures and a work permit prevent accidental activation of the davit during maintenance.

Question 3

What is the purpose of testing a vessel's steering gear before entering a port?

Accepted Answer

To verify full range of movement and hydraulic function before maneuvering in confined waters

Answer

SOLAS requires steering gear to be tested prior to entering port to ensure it is fully operational for maneuvering in restricted waters.

Question 4

Which regulation governs the disposal of garbage from ships at sea?

Accepted Answer

MARPOL Annex V

Answer

MARPOL Annex V regulates the disposal of all types of garbage from ships including plastics, food waste, and operational waste.

Question 5

A vessel is listing to starboard. Which corrective action would best restore upright trim?

Accepted Answer

Transfer ballast water from starboard tanks to port tanks

Answer

Transferring ballast from the low side to the high side corrects a list by shifting the center of gravity back toward centerline.

(STCW) Standards Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers Practice Test