Vessel Familiarization Questions and Verified
Answers
How many phases is the unlicensed mariner program? Correct Answer: 4
How many weeks long is Phase 1? Correct Answer: 16
Name the deck officer who is the navigation officer Correct Answer: Second Mate
Name the officer that is in charge of the Engine Department? Correct Answer: Chief Engineer
What is the title of the person in charge of supervising unlicensed Deck Department personnel? Correct
Answer: Boatswain
State the duties of the Chief Mate Correct Answer: Inspecting and maintaining the lifeboats/rafts and
other emergency equipment. Helping with the cargo and standing the 0400 to 0800 & 1600 to 2000
watches. Responsible for the deck crew and training. In charge of fire fighting and damage control acting
as scene leader.
What rating assists with bulk fuel transfers? Correct Answer: Oiler
What rating is in charge of bulk fuel transfers? Correct Answer: 2nd AE
Name the rating us responsible for running and maintaining various pumps used in the transfer of liquid
cargo as well as any piping system and deck machinery associated with the pumps? Correct Answer:
Pumpman.
Define the responsibilities of the Marine Refrigeration Technician Correct Answer: To maintain and
repair stores plants, AC plants, refrigeration, ventilation, and de-humidification equipment.
Which watch is known as the Captain's watch? Correct Answer: 2000 to 2400 and 0800 to 1200 (third
mate). Because the Captain is usually up those hours.
What is the ship bosun's job outside of running deck department/ Correct Answer: Act as union
representative
Before applying for courses at HLSS to upgrade from unlicensed seafarer to a licensed officer, what must
you have? Correct Answer: 3 letters of recommendation from officers.
, To become a licensed engineer, how many of the 1080 days of sea days must be spent as a watch stander?
Correct Answer: 720
Out of the three departments, which department doesn't require a licensed officer? Correct Answer:
Steward
Name the senior unlicensed crew member working in the Steward's department responsible for
preparing meals Correct Answer: Chief Steward
Describe the responsibilities of the chief steward? Correct Answer: Plans menus, make breakfast,
training, and maintaining officers quarters.
Who is usually in charge of boilers, fuel, and auxiliary systems? Correct Answer: 2AE
Name the person in charge of maintaining exterior spaces? Correct Answer: Unlicensed Apprentice/
Bosun
Who's management, operational, and support? Correct Answer: Management: Captain, Chief Engineer,
Chief Mate. Operational: 1AE, 2AE, 3AE, 2nd mate, and 3rd mate.
Support: Bosun, AB, OS, Chief steward, chief cook, SA, wiper.
How many days as wiper is required before upgrading to oiler? Correct Answer: 180
Name the responsibilities of the First Assistant Engineer? Correct Answer: To maintain the main engines
& supervise.
What are the hours a day worker will work? Correct Answer: 0800-1200, 1300-1700.
What is the masthead light? Correct Answer: A white light situated on the fore and aft centerline of the
ship
What is the scupper? Correct Answer: Drain from deck to carry off accumulations of rainwater,
condensation, or seawater.
What is the sea chest? Correct Answer: An opening for supplying seawater to condensers, pumps, etc.
Located in the hull below the waterline and having means for the attachment of the associated piping or
a sailor's trunk.
What is the slop chest? Correct Answer: Corner store
Answers
How many phases is the unlicensed mariner program? Correct Answer: 4
How many weeks long is Phase 1? Correct Answer: 16
Name the deck officer who is the navigation officer Correct Answer: Second Mate
Name the officer that is in charge of the Engine Department? Correct Answer: Chief Engineer
What is the title of the person in charge of supervising unlicensed Deck Department personnel? Correct
Answer: Boatswain
State the duties of the Chief Mate Correct Answer: Inspecting and maintaining the lifeboats/rafts and
other emergency equipment. Helping with the cargo and standing the 0400 to 0800 & 1600 to 2000
watches. Responsible for the deck crew and training. In charge of fire fighting and damage control acting
as scene leader.
What rating assists with bulk fuel transfers? Correct Answer: Oiler
What rating is in charge of bulk fuel transfers? Correct Answer: 2nd AE
Name the rating us responsible for running and maintaining various pumps used in the transfer of liquid
cargo as well as any piping system and deck machinery associated with the pumps? Correct Answer:
Pumpman.
Define the responsibilities of the Marine Refrigeration Technician Correct Answer: To maintain and
repair stores plants, AC plants, refrigeration, ventilation, and de-humidification equipment.
Which watch is known as the Captain's watch? Correct Answer: 2000 to 2400 and 0800 to 1200 (third
mate). Because the Captain is usually up those hours.
What is the ship bosun's job outside of running deck department/ Correct Answer: Act as union
representative
Before applying for courses at HLSS to upgrade from unlicensed seafarer to a licensed officer, what must
you have? Correct Answer: 3 letters of recommendation from officers.
, To become a licensed engineer, how many of the 1080 days of sea days must be spent as a watch stander?
Correct Answer: 720
Out of the three departments, which department doesn't require a licensed officer? Correct Answer:
Steward
Name the senior unlicensed crew member working in the Steward's department responsible for
preparing meals Correct Answer: Chief Steward
Describe the responsibilities of the chief steward? Correct Answer: Plans menus, make breakfast,
training, and maintaining officers quarters.
Who is usually in charge of boilers, fuel, and auxiliary systems? Correct Answer: 2AE
Name the person in charge of maintaining exterior spaces? Correct Answer: Unlicensed Apprentice/
Bosun
Who's management, operational, and support? Correct Answer: Management: Captain, Chief Engineer,
Chief Mate. Operational: 1AE, 2AE, 3AE, 2nd mate, and 3rd mate.
Support: Bosun, AB, OS, Chief steward, chief cook, SA, wiper.
How many days as wiper is required before upgrading to oiler? Correct Answer: 180
Name the responsibilities of the First Assistant Engineer? Correct Answer: To maintain the main engines
& supervise.
What are the hours a day worker will work? Correct Answer: 0800-1200, 1300-1700.
What is the masthead light? Correct Answer: A white light situated on the fore and aft centerline of the
ship
What is the scupper? Correct Answer: Drain from deck to carry off accumulations of rainwater,
condensation, or seawater.
What is the sea chest? Correct Answer: An opening for supplying seawater to condensers, pumps, etc.
Located in the hull below the waterline and having means for the attachment of the associated piping or
a sailor's trunk.
What is the slop chest? Correct Answer: Corner store
