STCW EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
100% CORRECT!
What do the letters of STCW represent? - ANSWERSStandards of Training Certificates
of Watchkeeping
State the meaning of the term whitelist? - ANSWERSThe White List distinguishes the
nations that have displayed and established a plan of full compliance with the STCW-95
Convention and Code.
State the organization which governs the UK requirements? - ANSWERSMCA -
Maritime Coastguard Agency
With reference to machinery watchkeeping. List 5 responsibilities of watchkeeper? -
ANSWERS1. Instant response to the command of the vessel
2. Maintain maximum efficiency at all times
3. Promote a safe working environment
4. Avoid Pollution
5. Respond to emergencies
6. To maintain records
7. Conduct rounds of running machinery
State the procedures that should be followed when attending a machinery space under
U.M.S conditions? - ANSWERS- Report in and establish a reporting plan with the
bridge, let them know you are entering the space and how long you will be and where in
the space you will be.
- Use of the dead man alarm.
List 10 items that should be included on a Machinery Status Board? - ANSWERS1.
Main Engines
2. Steering Gear
3. Stabilizers
4. Fire & Bilge Pumps
5. RO plants
6. Sewage Systems
7. Fuel Distribution
8. Air Compressors
9. Freshwater Distribution
10. Underway Maintenance
11. Weather
12. Alarms
13. Water Makers
, List 10 common ER log entries? - ANSWERSOfficial record of the workings of the ship.
Used to support actions of watch keepers, record data for maintenance, provide, data
for historical records and trend analysis, to pass on information during handovers.
1. Comprehensive record of machinery pressures, levels, temperatures, flows, alarms
and warnings.
2. Tank levels
3. Ballast Movements
4. OWS
5. Vessel circumstances
6. Test results
7. Drills completed
8. Safety Devices
9. Times and details of issues/accidents
10. Significant maintenance undertaken
11. Tagged out items
12. Bunkering start and stop RO start and stop
List 5 engineering watchkeeping requirements when a ship is at an unsheltered
anchorage? - ANSWERSThe C/E shall consult with master whether or not to maintain
the same engineering watch as when underway.
1. A efficient engineering watch is kept
2. Periodic inspection is made of all operating and standby equipment
3. Main and auxiliary machinery is maintained in a state of readiness in accordance with
orders from the bridge
4. Measures are taken to protect the environment from pollution of sips
5. All damage control and firefighting systems are in readiness
List 5 items of information that should be conveyed to a relieving watchkeeper proper to
taking watch at anchor or alongside? - ANSWERS1. Standing orders of the day, plus
any special orders relating to ship operation, maintenance etc etc
2. The nature of all work being performed on machinery systems onboard and people
involved and hazards etc
3. Contractors onboard and where abouts
4. Any port regulations
5. Lines of coms between ship and shore personnel
6. Procedures for notifying the appropriate authority of environmental pollution resulting
from engineering activities.
With reference to the UK regulations regarding machinery watchkeeping procedures
State the off duty time to which a watchkeeper is legally entitled.
In a 24hr period?
Accumulatively over the period of one week? - ANSWERSMinimum 10hrs in any 24hr
period. One break must be no less than 6 hours.
77hrs in any 7 day period.
100% CORRECT!
What do the letters of STCW represent? - ANSWERSStandards of Training Certificates
of Watchkeeping
State the meaning of the term whitelist? - ANSWERSThe White List distinguishes the
nations that have displayed and established a plan of full compliance with the STCW-95
Convention and Code.
State the organization which governs the UK requirements? - ANSWERSMCA -
Maritime Coastguard Agency
With reference to machinery watchkeeping. List 5 responsibilities of watchkeeper? -
ANSWERS1. Instant response to the command of the vessel
2. Maintain maximum efficiency at all times
3. Promote a safe working environment
4. Avoid Pollution
5. Respond to emergencies
6. To maintain records
7. Conduct rounds of running machinery
State the procedures that should be followed when attending a machinery space under
U.M.S conditions? - ANSWERS- Report in and establish a reporting plan with the
bridge, let them know you are entering the space and how long you will be and where in
the space you will be.
- Use of the dead man alarm.
List 10 items that should be included on a Machinery Status Board? - ANSWERS1.
Main Engines
2. Steering Gear
3. Stabilizers
4. Fire & Bilge Pumps
5. RO plants
6. Sewage Systems
7. Fuel Distribution
8. Air Compressors
9. Freshwater Distribution
10. Underway Maintenance
11. Weather
12. Alarms
13. Water Makers
, List 10 common ER log entries? - ANSWERSOfficial record of the workings of the ship.
Used to support actions of watch keepers, record data for maintenance, provide, data
for historical records and trend analysis, to pass on information during handovers.
1. Comprehensive record of machinery pressures, levels, temperatures, flows, alarms
and warnings.
2. Tank levels
3. Ballast Movements
4. OWS
5. Vessel circumstances
6. Test results
7. Drills completed
8. Safety Devices
9. Times and details of issues/accidents
10. Significant maintenance undertaken
11. Tagged out items
12. Bunkering start and stop RO start and stop
List 5 engineering watchkeeping requirements when a ship is at an unsheltered
anchorage? - ANSWERSThe C/E shall consult with master whether or not to maintain
the same engineering watch as when underway.
1. A efficient engineering watch is kept
2. Periodic inspection is made of all operating and standby equipment
3. Main and auxiliary machinery is maintained in a state of readiness in accordance with
orders from the bridge
4. Measures are taken to protect the environment from pollution of sips
5. All damage control and firefighting systems are in readiness
List 5 items of information that should be conveyed to a relieving watchkeeper proper to
taking watch at anchor or alongside? - ANSWERS1. Standing orders of the day, plus
any special orders relating to ship operation, maintenance etc etc
2. The nature of all work being performed on machinery systems onboard and people
involved and hazards etc
3. Contractors onboard and where abouts
4. Any port regulations
5. Lines of coms between ship and shore personnel
6. Procedures for notifying the appropriate authority of environmental pollution resulting
from engineering activities.
With reference to the UK regulations regarding machinery watchkeeping procedures
State the off duty time to which a watchkeeper is legally entitled.
In a 24hr period?
Accumulatively over the period of one week? - ANSWERSMinimum 10hrs in any 24hr
period. One break must be no less than 6 hours.
77hrs in any 7 day period.
