4. STCW EXAM QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT!
What does STCW stand for? - ANSWERSInternational Convention on Standards of
Training, Certification and Watch-keeping. It contains minimum standards on training,
certification and watch-keeping.
What is the format of the STCW convention and code? - ANSWERS- Articles (legal
agreements) of the 1978 Convention and major revisions
- An Annex with 8 Chapters containing Technical Regulations
- The Code Part A (mandatory) and B (guidance) relating to the chapters.
What are the chapters in the STCW Convention? - ANSWERSI - General Provisions
II - Master & Deck Provisions
III - Engine Department
IV - Radio Operators
V - Special Training Requirements for Personnel on Certain Types of Ships
VI - Emergency, Occupational Safety, Security, Medical Care, Survival Functions
VII - Alternative Certification
VIII - Watch-keeping
Chapter VIII sections - ANSWERSPart 1: Certification
Part 2: Voyage planning
Part 3: Watch-keeping principles in general
Part 4: Watch-keeping at sea
(Includes: watch-keeping arrangements, roles and responsibilities; duties relating to
maintaining a proper look-out, and the process for handing-over a watch.
STCW Code Part A - ANSWERSMade up of tables of needed competencies showing:
- the level of knowledge and understanding needed to be competent
- demonstrated skill to show competency.
What are the 7 STCW functions? - ANSWERS1. Navigation
2. Cargo handling and stowage
3. Controlling the operation of the ship and care for persons on board
4. Marine engineering
5. Electrical, electronic and control engineering
6. Maintenance and repair
7. Radio-communications
What are the three levels or responsibility? - ANSWERS- Management (senior officers,
they ensure functions are performed)
- Operational (OOW or UMS, they maintain direct control over functions)
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT!
What does STCW stand for? - ANSWERSInternational Convention on Standards of
Training, Certification and Watch-keeping. It contains minimum standards on training,
certification and watch-keeping.
What is the format of the STCW convention and code? - ANSWERS- Articles (legal
agreements) of the 1978 Convention and major revisions
- An Annex with 8 Chapters containing Technical Regulations
- The Code Part A (mandatory) and B (guidance) relating to the chapters.
What are the chapters in the STCW Convention? - ANSWERSI - General Provisions
II - Master & Deck Provisions
III - Engine Department
IV - Radio Operators
V - Special Training Requirements for Personnel on Certain Types of Ships
VI - Emergency, Occupational Safety, Security, Medical Care, Survival Functions
VII - Alternative Certification
VIII - Watch-keeping
Chapter VIII sections - ANSWERSPart 1: Certification
Part 2: Voyage planning
Part 3: Watch-keeping principles in general
Part 4: Watch-keeping at sea
(Includes: watch-keeping arrangements, roles and responsibilities; duties relating to
maintaining a proper look-out, and the process for handing-over a watch.
STCW Code Part A - ANSWERSMade up of tables of needed competencies showing:
- the level of knowledge and understanding needed to be competent
- demonstrated skill to show competency.
What are the 7 STCW functions? - ANSWERS1. Navigation
2. Cargo handling and stowage
3. Controlling the operation of the ship and care for persons on board
4. Marine engineering
5. Electrical, electronic and control engineering
6. Maintenance and repair
7. Radio-communications
What are the three levels or responsibility? - ANSWERS- Management (senior officers,
they ensure functions are performed)
- Operational (OOW or UMS, they maintain direct control over functions)
