STCW – PSSR Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
Human factors cause ___________ percent of all accidents - Correct answer-80%
Human factors can include: - Correct answer-"• Stress
• Fatigue
• Poor communication
• Poor health
• Social isolation
• Poor lifestyle choices "
3 common areas where accidents can occur on board are - Correct answer-"•
Galley • Weather deck • Engine room • Laundry • Aloft • Over the side •
Machinery spaces • Watersports equipment "
Learning your responsibilities in an emergency and the ships emergency signals
should be done _______________ - Correct answer-Immediatly when you board
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, If you discover an emergency situation on board you would immediately
__________ and if appropriate ________________ - Correct answer-RAISE THE
ALARM-TAKE INITIAL ACTION
MARPOL stands for - Correct answer-International Convention for the Prevention
of Pollution from Ships at Sea
"
six annexes on pollution of the marine environment: - Correct answer-"Oil
Noxious liquid substances
Hazardous substances
Sewage
Plastics
Sewage"
Vessel operation accounts for ___________ % of marine oil pollution - Correct
answer-33%
No sewage may be discharges within __________ miles of shore. - Correct
answer-3
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Answers
Human factors cause ___________ percent of all accidents - Correct answer-80%
Human factors can include: - Correct answer-"• Stress
• Fatigue
• Poor communication
• Poor health
• Social isolation
• Poor lifestyle choices "
3 common areas where accidents can occur on board are - Correct answer-"•
Galley • Weather deck • Engine room • Laundry • Aloft • Over the side •
Machinery spaces • Watersports equipment "
Learning your responsibilities in an emergency and the ships emergency signals
should be done _______________ - Correct answer-Immediatly when you board
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, If you discover an emergency situation on board you would immediately
__________ and if appropriate ________________ - Correct answer-RAISE THE
ALARM-TAKE INITIAL ACTION
MARPOL stands for - Correct answer-International Convention for the Prevention
of Pollution from Ships at Sea
"
six annexes on pollution of the marine environment: - Correct answer-"Oil
Noxious liquid substances
Hazardous substances
Sewage
Plastics
Sewage"
Vessel operation accounts for ___________ % of marine oil pollution - Correct
answer-33%
No sewage may be discharges within __________ miles of shore. - Correct
answer-3
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