STCW EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
VHF Radio Channel 16 - ANSWER-What channel should the caller switch to when
aboard a vessel? [Proc 540]
Upper flammable limit - ANSWER-Upper 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 - ANSWER-not less than 10 seconds of both general alarm
and ships whistle
color of manual lamp on top of liferaft/ how long it operates - ANSWER-red/ 24 hours
non-conductive - ANSWER-substance 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 - ANSWER-Safest type of PFD - will turn an unconscious person face up.
Wearable offshore life jacket; geared for rough or remote waters
Type II PFD - ANSWER-wearable near-shore vest; good for calm waters when quick
assistance is likely, will turn some unconscious persons face up
Type III PFD - ANSWER-Worn 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 - ANSWER-throwable 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 - ANSWER-Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Oil
MARPOL Annex II regulates what? - ANSWER-NLS; 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 - ANSWER-Prevention of Pollution by Harmful Substances in
Packaged Form
MARPOL Annex V - ANSWER-to prevent pollution by garbage from ships
MARPOL Annex VI - ANSWER-Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships
Which of the following equipment is not used for cleanup? - ANSWER-Sinking agents
What is one item MARPOL requires to be obtained vessels which are required to meet
its regulations? - ANSWER-Oil Record Book
Lower flammable limit - ANSWER-Minimum vapor concentration supporting combustion
Duties during an emergency - ANSWER-Station Bill
Abandon ship signal - ANSWER-More 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."
Who should determine the working language on board a cargo vessel less than 500
gross tons? - ANSWER-The Master
Role of a master onboard a ship - ANSWER-in 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 - ANSWER-fuel, heat, oxygen, chemical chain
reaction
Type A fire extinguisher - ANSWER-For ordinary combustibles of paper, wood and
cloth. They contain water or water-based agents. OR ASH (a for assssh). Water based
solution.
Type B fire extinguisher - ANSWER-Fire extinguisher used for flammable substances
such as grease, oil, or gas fires. Foam; foam smothers
Type C fire extinguisher - ANSWER-electrical fires. Dry chem or CO2
Type D fire extinguisher - ANSWER-Combustible metals. Only dry powder will set out
fire
Man Overboard Alarm - ANSWER-3 long rings on alarm bell and whistle
Convection - ANSWER-The transfer of heat by the movement of a fluid
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
VHF Radio Channel 16 - ANSWER-What channel should the caller switch to when
aboard a vessel? [Proc 540]
Upper flammable limit - ANSWER-Upper 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 - ANSWER-not less than 10 seconds of both general alarm
and ships whistle
color of manual lamp on top of liferaft/ how long it operates - ANSWER-red/ 24 hours
non-conductive - ANSWER-substance 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 - ANSWER-Safest type of PFD - will turn an unconscious person face up.
Wearable offshore life jacket; geared for rough or remote waters
Type II PFD - ANSWER-wearable near-shore vest; good for calm waters when quick
assistance is likely, will turn some unconscious persons face up
Type III PFD - ANSWER-Worn 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 - ANSWER-throwable 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 - ANSWER-Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Oil
MARPOL Annex II regulates what? - ANSWER-NLS; 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 - ANSWER-Prevention of Pollution by Harmful Substances in
Packaged Form
MARPOL Annex V - ANSWER-to prevent pollution by garbage from ships
MARPOL Annex VI - ANSWER-Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships
Which of the following equipment is not used for cleanup? - ANSWER-Sinking agents
What is one item MARPOL requires to be obtained vessels which are required to meet
its regulations? - ANSWER-Oil Record Book
Lower flammable limit - ANSWER-Minimum vapor concentration supporting combustion
Duties during an emergency - ANSWER-Station Bill
Abandon ship signal - ANSWER-More 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."
Who should determine the working language on board a cargo vessel less than 500
gross tons? - ANSWER-The Master
Role of a master onboard a ship - ANSWER-in 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 - ANSWER-fuel, heat, oxygen, chemical chain
reaction
Type A fire extinguisher - ANSWER-For ordinary combustibles of paper, wood and
cloth. They contain water or water-based agents. OR ASH (a for assssh). Water based
solution.
Type B fire extinguisher - ANSWER-Fire extinguisher used for flammable substances
such as grease, oil, or gas fires. Foam; foam smothers
Type C fire extinguisher - ANSWER-electrical fires. Dry chem or CO2
Type D fire extinguisher - ANSWER-Combustible metals. Only dry powder will set out
fire
Man Overboard Alarm - ANSWER-3 long rings on alarm bell and whistle
Convection - ANSWER-The transfer of heat by the movement of a fluid
