STCW Exam Correct Questions &
Answers !!
VHF Radio Channel 16 - ANSWERWhat channel should the caller switch to when
aboard a vessel? [Proc 540]
Upper flammable limit - ANSWERUpper limit at which a flammable gas or vapor will
ignite; above this limit the gas or vapor is too rich to burn.
fire signal onboard a ship - ANSWERnot less than 10 seconds of both general alarm
and ships whistle
color of manual lamp on top of liferaft/ how long it operates - ANSWERred/ 24 hours
non-conductive - ANSWERsubstance which does not transmit electrical charges. A
Class C fire extinguisher is considered non conductive (opposite of what you'd think)
conductive - ANSWER(adj.) having the quality or power of conducting heat or
electricity or sound; tending to cause or bring about
Type I PFD - ANSWERSafest type of PFD - will turn an unconscious person face up.
Wearable offshore life jacket; geared for rough or remote waters
Type II PFD - ANSWERwearable near-shore vest; good for calm waters when quick
assistance is likely, will turn some unconscious persons face up
Type III PFD - ANSWERWorn when freedom of movement is required & rick of
falling overboard is present
Worn when operational and underway
Will not turn a crew member face up
Tendency to ride up in water
Type IV PFD - ANSWERthrowable device; cushions and ring buoys; neither for
rough waters or persons unable to hold onto it
Oil Plastic and Metal Can NEVER be discharged into the sea at any time - ANSWER
MARPOl Annex I - ANSWERRegulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Oil
MARPOL Annex II regulates what? - ANSWERNLS; Carriage of noxious liquid
substances in bulk. MARPOL Annex II Regulations for the control of pollution by
noxious liquid substances in bulk sets out a pollution categorization system for
noxious and liquid substances.
MARPOL Annex III - ANSWERPrevention of Pollution by Harmful Substances in
Packaged Form
, MARPOL Annex V - ANSWERto prevent pollution by garbage from ships
MARPOL Annex VI - ANSWERPrevention of Air Pollution from Ships
Which of the following equipment is not used for cleanup? - ANSWERSinking agents
What is one item MARPOL requires to be obtained vessels which are required to
meet its regulations? - ANSWEROil Record Book
Lower flammable limit - ANSWERMinimum vapor concentration supporting
combustion
Duties during an emergency - ANSWERStation Bill
Abandon ship signal - ANSWERMore than 6 short blasts and 1 long blast on the
whistle and the same on the general alarm bells. This may also look like "More than
7 short blasts and 1 long blast on the general alarm and ships whistle."
Man Overboard Alarm - ANSWER3 long rings on alarm bell and whistle
Convection - ANSWERThe transfer of heat by the movement of a fluid
Radiation - ANSWEREnergy that is radiated or transmitted in the form of rays or
waves or particles.
Conduction - ANSWERThe direct transfer of heat from one substance to another
substance that it is touching.
deckhand wearable equipment for moving cargo - ANSWERhard hat and steel boots
carrying a heavy crate across cargo deck - ANSWERLumbar support, safety shoes,
and hard hat
An enclosed space has to be certified to enter by whom? - ANSWERA certified
chemist or chief engineer
Lines or gear NOT in use should be __________. - ANSWERsecured or stowed out
of the way
Minimum hours of rest per Maritime Labor Convention - ANSWER10 hours per 24
hour day
Who should determine the working language on board a cargo vessel less than 500
gross tons? - ANSWERThe Master
Role of a master onboard a ship - ANSWERin charge of a ship, its crew and any
passengers or cargo it is carrying- both on the water and in port.
4 components that make up a fire - ANSWERfuel, heat, oxygen, chemical chain
reaction
Answers !!
VHF Radio Channel 16 - ANSWERWhat channel should the caller switch to when
aboard a vessel? [Proc 540]
Upper flammable limit - ANSWERUpper limit at which a flammable gas or vapor will
ignite; above this limit the gas or vapor is too rich to burn.
fire signal onboard a ship - ANSWERnot less than 10 seconds of both general alarm
and ships whistle
color of manual lamp on top of liferaft/ how long it operates - ANSWERred/ 24 hours
non-conductive - ANSWERsubstance which does not transmit electrical charges. A
Class C fire extinguisher is considered non conductive (opposite of what you'd think)
conductive - ANSWER(adj.) having the quality or power of conducting heat or
electricity or sound; tending to cause or bring about
Type I PFD - ANSWERSafest type of PFD - will turn an unconscious person face up.
Wearable offshore life jacket; geared for rough or remote waters
Type II PFD - ANSWERwearable near-shore vest; good for calm waters when quick
assistance is likely, will turn some unconscious persons face up
Type III PFD - ANSWERWorn when freedom of movement is required & rick of
falling overboard is present
Worn when operational and underway
Will not turn a crew member face up
Tendency to ride up in water
Type IV PFD - ANSWERthrowable device; cushions and ring buoys; neither for
rough waters or persons unable to hold onto it
Oil Plastic and Metal Can NEVER be discharged into the sea at any time - ANSWER
MARPOl Annex I - ANSWERRegulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Oil
MARPOL Annex II regulates what? - ANSWERNLS; Carriage of noxious liquid
substances in bulk. MARPOL Annex II Regulations for the control of pollution by
noxious liquid substances in bulk sets out a pollution categorization system for
noxious and liquid substances.
MARPOL Annex III - ANSWERPrevention of Pollution by Harmful Substances in
Packaged Form
, MARPOL Annex V - ANSWERto prevent pollution by garbage from ships
MARPOL Annex VI - ANSWERPrevention of Air Pollution from Ships
Which of the following equipment is not used for cleanup? - ANSWERSinking agents
What is one item MARPOL requires to be obtained vessels which are required to
meet its regulations? - ANSWEROil Record Book
Lower flammable limit - ANSWERMinimum vapor concentration supporting
combustion
Duties during an emergency - ANSWERStation Bill
Abandon ship signal - ANSWERMore than 6 short blasts and 1 long blast on the
whistle and the same on the general alarm bells. This may also look like "More than
7 short blasts and 1 long blast on the general alarm and ships whistle."
Man Overboard Alarm - ANSWER3 long rings on alarm bell and whistle
Convection - ANSWERThe transfer of heat by the movement of a fluid
Radiation - ANSWEREnergy that is radiated or transmitted in the form of rays or
waves or particles.
Conduction - ANSWERThe direct transfer of heat from one substance to another
substance that it is touching.
deckhand wearable equipment for moving cargo - ANSWERhard hat and steel boots
carrying a heavy crate across cargo deck - ANSWERLumbar support, safety shoes,
and hard hat
An enclosed space has to be certified to enter by whom? - ANSWERA certified
chemist or chief engineer
Lines or gear NOT in use should be __________. - ANSWERsecured or stowed out
of the way
Minimum hours of rest per Maritime Labor Convention - ANSWER10 hours per 24
hour day
Who should determine the working language on board a cargo vessel less than 500
gross tons? - ANSWERThe Master
Role of a master onboard a ship - ANSWERin charge of a ship, its crew and any
passengers or cargo it is carrying- both on the water and in port.
4 components that make up a fire - ANSWERfuel, heat, oxygen, chemical chain
reaction
