航海英语评估问答题(个人整理)

第一章普通英语
1.What is your favorite TV program?
News.
2.What is your favorite Web site?
Sina.
3.What is your favorite day of the week? Why?
Friday, because I can have a two-day-off after that day.
4.What is your favorite kind of movie?
Action movies.
5.What is your favorite kind of music?
Classic.
6.What is your favorite magazine?
Readers.
7.What is the population of your hometown?
About 80 million.
8.What is the population of your country?
About 1.6 billion.
9.What is the best thing about your hometown?
Beautiful mountains and clear waters.
10.What is the worst thing about your hometown?
Traffic jam.
11.What’s your hometown life?
That’s a cute village surrounded by farmlands and rivers.Life there is always peaceful.
12.What sports do you like to watch on TV?
Badminton.
13.What do you think is the most popular sport in the world?
Badminton.
14.Which ports do you often call at?
Shanghai port and Guangzhou port.
15.What do you think is the most important thing on board?
Safety.
16.What’s your Captain’s nationality?
China.
17.What’s your date of birth?
December 4th in 1995.
18.What’s your seaman’s book member?
A123456.
19.Where are you from?
China.
20.What is your daily timetable?
Everyday, I get up at 7 o’clock. After eating breakfast, I go following the third officer to be on watch duty to ensure the safety of ship and cargo from 8 to
12.In the afternoon, I can enjoy a break time until 19:45.Then I will be on duty again.
21.What do you like most about your job?
The sense of glory.
22.What is your favorite food?
Dumplings.
23.What is your favorite music?
Classic music.
24.What do you usually do during your shore leave?
Company with parents and friends.
25.What do you expect about your future?
I can support my family and live peacefully.
第二章常用命令
1.What does‘abandon vessel’ mean?
When the ship is in danger or suffering some accidents,but there’s no need to save,so all the crew members go out board by life crafts.
2.What does ‘foul anchor(绞缆)’ mean?
The anchor chain and anchor is twisted.
3.What does ‘dredging of an anchor(拖锚)’ mean?
To move the anchor or anchor chain to the seabed to slow down the ship.
4.What does ‘dragging anchor(走锚)’ mean?
When anchoring,the anchor and anchor chain are moving in the seabed and cannot control the ship’s speed.
5.If the anchor is reported dragging, what would be your first action?
Let go another another anchor immediately.
6.What does ‘underway’ mean?
The ship is not anchoring,berthing or aground.
7.What do you report when the anchor has been heaved out of the ground and is clear of it?
The anchor is away.
8.If the anchor is secured firmly in sea bottom,what do you report?
The anchor is brought(锚抓底).
9.If there is no obstruction around the anchor before anchoring,what should you report?
The anchor is clear.
10.When the anchor is heaved out of the water surface and just above it,what do you report?
The anchor is just above the water.
11.Can you list some orders are included in Standard Ship Orders.
Port ten;Course on 120;Stop engine.
12.If you are ordered ‘Port five’,how to reply and report?
Port five;Wheels port five.
13.How to answer what is the course?
The present course is on 120 degrees.
14.What does ‘Single up(留一根) forward to breast line and spring’ mean?
Let go all the lines except for the forward breast and spring.
15.If you want to change the position of the head line forward for 3 meters,what do you say?
Move the head line 3 meters forward.
16.If you want to heave tight the breast line,what should you say?
Heave up the breast line.
17.Which order is an equivalent to ‘Send out head line’?
Pay out head line.
18.Which order is an equivalent to ‘Let go stern line’?
Cast off stern line.
19.What does ‘Finished with engine’ mean?
There’s no requirements for engines.
20.Why must the customs officer seal the Bounded Store?
To prevent the crew members from smuggling.
21.Please list 5 ship’s certificates.
Certificate of ship’s Nationality, Classification Certificate, International Load Line Certificate, Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate, Cargo Safety Radio Certificate.
22.Which certificate prescribes general requirements for the functions of radiotelegraph installation for lifeboat on board?
Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate.
23.Which certificate specifies the freeboard assignment of a ship? International Load Line Certificate.
24.If your ship needs provisions and/or replenishments(补给), how do you get them?
Via ship chandler.
第三章进出港业务
1.Can you list at least three mooring line?
Head line; Astern line; Breast line; spring line.
2.What should be prepared before the pilot comes on board?
The pilot ladder; a heaving line; and a life buoy.
3.What is the maximum speed through the water that your ship can anchor without risking breaking the cable?
It’s different from different ships.For VLCC, the maximum speed is 1 kt.
4.What flag should be hoisted when a vessel requires a pilot?
Flag G.
5. What flag should be hoisted when a pilot is on the ship?
Flag H.
6.A ship ahead of you has hoisted the signal flag ‘O’,what was happened?
Man overboard.
7.A ship ahead of you has hoisted the signal flag’Q’, what was happened?
My vessel is healthy and I request free practique.
8.A ship anchored close to your ship hoists the flag ‘I’, what action should you take?
Pay attention to its movement.
9.A ship ahead hoists the flag ‘D’and gives one long blast followed by two short blasts. What is the message?
Keep clear of me,maneuver of the ship is restricted.
10.A ship is signaling you with his ‘Aldis lamp’( Morse lamp) the letter ‘U’, what is the message for you?
You are running into danger.
11.If you see a small, controlled fire on board another ship while at sea, what is the signal from the ship?
The signal ‘J’.
12.How can a ship get in touch with a port before her arrival?
Via VHF.
13.What ship’s particulars will pilot station usually ask for?
LOA, drafts, GT, NT and so on.
14.What should be reported to the pilot station?
Your present position and ETA.
15.What should be confirmed from the pilot station?
The boarding time and place and which side to put the pilot ladder.
16.When the vessel enters the VTS area, what is requested to report?
Ship’s name, call sign, course, speed, destination and so on.
17.Can you list three famous canals in the world?
Suez Canal, Panama Canal and Kiel Canal.
18.When you request the receiver to remain on channel 16 in VHF Communication, what do you say?
Stand by on VHF channel 16.
19.How do you rectify the mistake in marine VHF communication?
Mistake plus correction plus correction message.
20.How do you emphasize the important part of a message in marine VHF communication?
Repeat plus the important part of the message.
21.What is the difference between a ‘radar bacon’ and ‘radar reflection’?
The radar bacon can transmit radar signals but the radar reflection can not. 22.How many objects do you need to get a position using ‘horizontal sextant angles’?
Three.
23.Why is a magnetic compass kept on board when a gyro compass is more accurate?
To meet the requirement of SOLAS.
24.When preparing for anchoring what must you do before releasing the bow
stoppers?
To ensure the ship is at low speed and the sea depth is suitable.
25.Would you let go an anchor from the hawse pipe if the depth was 75 meters?
No,because it’s too deep.
26.Why must you consider ship’s speed and sea depth when you release the bow stoppers?
To ensure the safety.
27.What must always be brought and placed close to the pilot ladder well before the pilot’s embarking?
A lifebuoy and a heaving line.
28.Why is it dangerous to anchor in ice?
Because it’s easy to be frozen.
第四章靠离泊作业
1.How many classes of dangerous goods are there according to the IMDG Code? Can you list some?
9; Class 1: Explosives, Class 2: Flammable gas, Class 3: Flammable Liquids, Class 4: Flammable Solids, Class 5: Oxidize, Class 6: Toxic, Class 7: Radioactive, Class 8: Corrosives, Class 9: Others.
2.What kind of cargo is classified as flammable cargo?
The cargo is easy to catch fire.
3.Please describe the general nature of general cargo.
Packed cargo with different kinds.
4.Please describe the general nature of bulk cargo.
Unpacked cargo with signal kind.
5.What kind of cargo is canvas(帆布) sling suitable for lifting?
Bagged cargo.
6.What kind of cargo is net sling suitable for lifting?
Bagged cargo.
7.What kind of cargo is chain(铁链) sling suitable for lifting?
Heavy slim cargoes.
8.What does ‘jettison of cargo’ mean?
To throw cargo overboard.
9.What does ‘compatibility(兼容) of goods’ mean?
Different kinds of goods could be stowed together.
10.What does ‘shifting cargo’ mean?
Cargo moves from side to side.
11.What does ‘Union purchase(双杆联吊)’ mean?
Both derricks are combined to handle the cargo’s loading and unloading.
12.What preparations shall be done before loading cargo?
Open the holds.
13.What is the loading capacity of your ship?
10 thousand tons.
14.What cargo handling gear and equipment does your vessel have? Crane.
15.Please list some cargo papers.
Loading list, Bills of Lading, Import cargo list, Export cargo list.
第五章装卸作业
1.Why is important to sound fog signals?
Because we can’t see each other in poor visibility, the fog signals can tell the others movement of the ship.
2.When would you sound the general alarm?
Emergency situations such as man overboard and fire.
3.When should an OOW notify the master immediately for emergency ship-handing or complicated navigation? Please list some.
Emergency situations such as man overboard and fire.
4.When would you instruct a lookout to assist you on the bridge? Emergency situations such as man overboard and fire.
5.How does the OOW assess risk of collision generally?
To check CPA and TCPA on radar.
6.How should the reliving officer behave in case a bridge manoeuvre already took place but has not been over?
To wait until he finishes with operation.
7.List the main items to be updated on the pilot card?
The date, port and displacement.
8.Besides the collision risks,what else should you monitor on watch in reduced visibility?
To keep watch on radar,VHF and other navigational equipment.
9.How do you know the VHF channels to be monitored when leaving port?
To look for the list of radio signals.
10. What should the master expect from the OOW on arriving at the bridge? To be familiar with ship’s particulars,equipment and present situation.
11.Who should be in attendance when a pilot is on the ladder?
The third officer.
12.What effect will the general alarm have on the crew?
To tell the crew members about the emergency in a short time.
13.Why is record keeping a necessary part of watch-keeping?
To be as the evidence after accidents.
14.Apart from those for navigation safety,what else should you do on an anchor watch?
To ensure the safety of crews,cargo and oceans.
15.How would you conveniently,check the compass error in pilotage water? By taking transits(叠标).
16.If a sailing ship is overtaking a power-driven vessel,who as the right of way?
The power-driven vessel.
17.A power-driven vessel is on collision course with a fishing trawler(拖网),who has the right of way?
The fishing trawler.
18.How many meters are there in a nautical mile?
1852 meters.
19.If you travel from Panama to New York,will your latitude increase or decrease?
My latitude will increase.
20. How many ‘Position lines’ are needed to make a position?
Two.
21.You observe a ship during daytime,exhibiting three balls on the same halyard(吊索).What was happened?
The ship is aground.
22.What does the abbreviations of IALA stand by?
International Association of Lighthouse Authorities.
23.What does the abbreviation ETD stand for?
Estimated Time of Departure.
24.What does the abbreviation COW stand for?
Crude Oil Washing(原油洗舱).
25.What does the abbreviation SWL stand for?
Safe Working Load.
26.What does ‘SOPEP’ mean?
Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan.
27.What does EPIRB stand for?
Emergency position Indicator Radio Beacon.
28.What does ‘SAR’ stand for?
Search and rescue.
29.What does INMARSAT stand for?
International Maritime Satellite.
30.What does UTC stand for?
Universal Time of Coordination.
31.What does RCC stand for?
Rescue Coordination Center.
32.What is SART?
Search and Rescue Transponder(应答器).
33.What does MMSI stand for?
Maritime Mobile Service Identification.
34.What does OSC stand for?
On-Scene Commander.
35.What does VHF stand for?
Very High Frequency.
36.What does SSO stand for?
Ship Security Officer.
37.What does CSO stand for?
Company Security Officer.
38.What does SSP stand for?
Ship Security Plan.
39.What does DOS stand for?
Declaration of Security.
40.What does SSAS stand for?
Ship Security Alert System.
41.What does ISSC stand for?
International Ship Security Certificate.
42.What does CSR stand for?
Synopsis(概要) Record.
43.Is it to safe to pass north of a North Mark?
Yes.
44.Is it to safe to pass south of a North Mark?
No.
45.Does the variation change due to ship’s position?
Yes.
46.Does the deviation change due to ship’s position?
No.
47.When correcting charts why must you use symbols and abbreviations from chart 5011?
Because all the symbols and abbreviations can be found on Chart 5011.
48.You have purchased a new chart.Is it right ready for use?
Yes.
49.What publication do you need to correct charts properly?
Notices to Mariners.
50.What course in degrees corresponds to south-east?
135 degrees.
51.What is the angle between magnetic and true meridian called?
Magnetic compass error.
52.Where can you always find information about the magnetic variation? Compass rose on the chart.
53. When a ship picks up speed,will the draught increase or decrease? Increase.
第六章航行
1.What kind of paint is usually given to the ship’s bottom?
Anti-fouling Paint.
2.What kind of paint is usually given to the places such as radiators, pipes and funnels?
Heat resistance Paint.
3.What kind of coating is usually applied to anchors and chains?
Bituminous Paint.
第七章海上呼叫
1.What is your purpose to prepare the Confirmation(确认单) of Collision Occurrence to the Master of the other vessel?
The master will be responsible.
2. What shall be usually attached(附加的) to the report on the accident?
The logbook, oil record book.
3.When should a sea protest(申明) be published to and endorsed by the authorities concerned?
Within 24 hours after the ship’s arrival at the port.
4.Generally speaking,which is responsible for the damage after a collision between a vessel moored and a vessel underway?
The vessel underway.
5.What is the sound signal to warn a vessel of the immediate danger of collision?
5 short blasts.
6.What is ‘general alarm signal’?
2 prolonged blasts.
7.What is the sound alarm for abandoning vessel?
7 short and 1 prolonged blasts.
8.What is the sound alarm for oil spilling on board?
1 short and
2 prolonged blasts.
9.What actions are you going to take after a collision with another vessel? Report to the master, local government and ask for help.
10.As a chief Officer, what is your responsibility in damage control operation? OSC.
11.Whom shall be reported to in case of an oil pollution incident?
The company and flag state.
12.What’s the first step in handling the cargo damage caused by the stevedores?
To check which cargo has been damaged and the degree of damage.
13.What anti-stowaway(偷渡) precautions should you take before the vessel sails from a port?
To search all the spaces on ship.
14.What is your first response when you detect a fire?
Sound the fire alarm and report to the master.
15.What can be used to handle an oil spill?
Sand and sawdust(木屑).
16.What are the ways to re-float a grounded vessel?
To jettison cargoes and wait for the rising tide.
17.Can you list some ways of correcting listing?
To transfer the ballast water and jettison cargoes.
18.What will you first do if you find some oil near your vessel while bunkering? Stop bunkering.
19.What will you do first if a crew member was seriously injured?
Report to the master.
20.What will you do first if your vessel is under attack by pirates?
Sound the alarm.
21.If someone returns to the ship very drunk, should be he left alone to ‘sleep it off’?
Yes, he should go to sleep and someone else will replace him.
22.If you see a person collapsed(跌倒) who is in contact with electricity what is the first thing you must do before attempting to switch off the supply?
To separate him with wooden sticks.
23.If you suspect someone has inhaled(吸入) dangerous substance(物质) what can you do to help even if you are not trained?
Move him to the open air.
24.In what circumstances do you give artificial(人工的) inspection and mouth to mouth ventilation？
When someone has no breath.
25.When would you need a ‘resuscitator(人工呼吸)’?
When someone has no breath.
26.How should you try to stop bleeding at first?
By fingers pressing and bandage.
27.If you suspect someone has been poisoned(中毒) what is the first thing you should try to do?
Let him throw out.
28.What is the most important thing to consider when treating a wound? Keep the wound clean.
第八章事故处理
1.What kind of the extinguisher can you use for an electric fire?
Carbon dioxide.
2.What cannot be used for an electric fire?
Water.
3.How often should an ‘emergency fire pump’ be tested?
Once a week.
4.How often is a fire drill required to be held in cargo list?
Once a month.
5.How often is a boat drill required to be carried out on board a cargo ship? Once every three months.
6.How often will the lifeboat be launched into water?
Once every three months.
7.How do you check fixed installation?
Check the air pressure of the bottom every six months.
8.What must you do first if you find a fire on board?
Sound the alarm.
9.What do the Muster List show?
To tell you all crews’ duties and muster station in emergency.
10.What will you do first if you see a person falls overboard?
Throw a lifebuoy.
11.Can you list at least three different kinds of extinguisher?
Carbon dioxide extinguishers, foam extinguishers, dry powder extinguishers. 12.In general, what parties are involved in a fire drill?
Fire-fighting team, separating team and first-aid team.
13.Where should fire control plan be located?
On the wall near to the gate of gangway.
14.What does ‘retreat(撤退) signal’ mean?
Return to your base.
15.What does ‘fire patrol’ mean?
Around the ship to check the risk of fire.
16.What is ‘damage control team’ mean?
To stop flooding.
17.Can you list two main reasons for electrical fire?
Overloaded circuits and improper operation.
18.Could you list some apparatus in an open lifeboat?
Fresh water, food, sea anchor and medicine.
19.Would a cargo with a high ‘flash point’ be of more concern to you than one with a low ‘flash point’?
No.
20.What are the three components of fire?
Fuel, heat and air.
21.What is meant by ‘starving’ a fire?
To remove the fuel from the fire.
22.‘Smothering’ is a way of dealing with fire. How does it work?
To move the air from the fire.
23.Before you enter into an ‘enclosed space’, what safety precautions should you take?
Check the content of oxygen before entering; Wear breathing apparatus(仪器) when entering; Leave another crew member outside.
24.What shall be ensured before entering the enclosed space?
The oxygen is sufficient.
25.What must you wear when you enter an enclosed space?
Breathing apparatus.
26.What is supposed to be transferred over the International Shore Connection?
Water for fire-fighting from shore or other ships.
27.If a person who has no authority to be on board attempts to enter the ship, where should he be stopped?
Gangway.
28.What is the most effective fire extinguisher for the galley on board ship? Carbon dioxide extinguisher.
29.For ship at sea what is general procedure to follow for fires in cargo holds? Close the hatches; Cut off the power; Release the carbon dioxide system. 30.What is the absolute minimum number of lifejackets required on board ship?
To make sure every person has one.
31.What is the minimum requirement for a line -throwing appliance(器具}?
At least 230 meters in good weather.
32.By regulation, what is the minimum amount of water required per person in the lifeboat?
No less than 3 liters fresh water per person.
33.What is the minimum number of motor lifeboats fitted on board?
For a cargo ship, 2 is enough.
34.What altitude(海拔) must a ‘rocket parachute flare(火箭降落伞信号)’ reach to comply with regulation?
Not less than 300 meters.
35.You are a survivor at sea when an SAR( Search and Rescue) aircraft drops
a red container. What is in it?
Fresh water and food.
第九章海上救生与求生
1.What does ‘initial course’ mean in search and rescue operation?
The course to be used at very beginning.
2.What’s the difference between ‘heel’ and ‘list’?
Heel is due to external force,list is due to internal force.
3.Can you list three of more search patterns?
Expanding square(方形)search pattern, sector(扇形)search pattern and parallel(平行) sweep search pattern.
4.When will a expanding square search pattern usually be used?
Only one single ship is on SAR operation.
5.When will a sector search pattern usually be used?
The search area is small.
6.When will a parallel sweep search pattern usually be used?
The search area is large and the position is uncertain.
7.What does ‘hampered(受限的) vessel’ mean?
The manoeuvre of ship is restricted.
8.List some visual and audible distress signals for attracting attention when in distress.
Light signal, flag signal, shape signal and whistle.
9.Would you please pronounce the correct international code words for ‘A’,’ B’,’C’ and ‘ D’?
Alfa, bravo, charlie, delta.
10.What reason would you think is justified for postponing the fire drill to a more suitable time?
In bad weather.
11.What action would you take if you were on duty on deck and you observe oil leaking from the ship’s side?
Sound the alarm and report to the master.
12.What does 2182 kHz mean to you?
It’s the distress frequency.
第十章修船与船舶保养
1.What does MAYDAY mean in marine communication?
The ship is in danger and requires immediate assistance.
2.What does PAN-PAN mean in marine communication?
The ship is in urgent danger and require assistance.
3.What does SECURITE mean in marine communication?
It’s a message about safety.
4.What should be included in MAYDAY message?
MAYDAY three times plus ship’s name, call sign, position, nature of distress and the assistance required.
5.What are passengers advised to put on while abandoning the vessel?
The life-jackets.
6.Can you give a briefing on how to put on life-jacket?
Put it on with big buoyancy before you and small one behind, then tie up the bands.
7.What can be used to attract attention after abandoning the vessel?
Send a message via VHF.
8.If you should fall overboard, what would you do?
Keep calm and afloat waiting for rescue.
9.Can you list some risks to crew while abandoning vessels?
Hunger, thirsty, coldness, seasickness and so on.
10.Where are explosions most commonly encountered on board ship? Engine room, fuel tanker and paint room.
11.How is it possible to find safety equipment in a room full of smoke?
To cover your nose and mouth with wet towel and creep(爬行) into the room.
12.What type of oil is used in certain rescue operations to prevent the seas breaking?
Storm oil.
13.Coastal radio stations keep a constant watch on distress frequencies. What frequencies are they?
156.525MHz(mega), 2187.5kHz, 8414.5kHz.
14.When launching an inflatable liferafe into the sea, what is it most important to secure?
The rope on the ship.
15.What type of engine must a lifeboat have?
Compression ignition engine.
16.Why should you not take high protein(蛋白质) food with you in a lifeboat? It will cost fresh water in your body.
17.If you are in a lifeboat without an imminent prospect(预计) of being rescued, how soon should you issue food and water?
In the first 24 hours, we will have nothing. After that, we will have food and water three times a day.
18.When there is a muster(集合) for an emergency there are several things that must be closed. Give some examples.
The electric and oil supply.
19.In tidal waters what would be the best time to ‘beach’the ship in an emergency?
When the tide is rising.
20.What should be done to make sure that medicines are on board each lifeboat?
Carry out the inspection and renew if possible.
21.If you have no rockets, flags, signals or radio, how can you indicate to a ship in sight that you need assistance?
Light a fire on deck.
第十一章港口国检查
1.Can you list some items to be checked for load line requirements in PSC inspection?
Load line Certificate and Load Line Mark.
2.Can you list some items to be checked for navigational equipment in PSC inspection?
GPS, AIS, ECDIS, GMDSS.
3.Can you list some items to be checked for life-saving appliances in PSC inspection?
Lifeboat, lifecraft, life buoy, lifejacket.
4.Can you list some items to be checked for fire-fighting arrangement in PSC inspection?
Fire pumps, fire doors, fire extinguishers.
5.Can you list some items to be checked for radio equipment in PSC inspection?
VHF, MF/HF, radiotelex, INMARSAT.
6.Can you list some items to be checked for accommodation in PSC inspection?
Emergency light, smoke indicator, escape routine.
7.Can you list some items to be checked for MARPOL & Chemical in PSC inspection?
Oil Record Book, Garbage Record Book, Sewage Record Book.
8.Can you list some items to be checked for hull, machinery & cargo gear in PSC inspection?
Pumps, winches,derricks.
9.What are the key items to be checked within your duties on board?
As a third officer, I should check the fire-fighting and life-saving equipment. 10.What’s the meaning of your ship’s name?
My ship’s name is XIWANG, it means hope.
11.What is the call sign of your ship?
Bravo Papa Hotel Alfa.
12.What’s the ship’s nationality?
China.
13.What’ s the IMO number of your ship?
9613886.
14.Which classification society was your ship registered?
CCS.
15.What type is your vessel?
Bulk carrier.
16.When was your ship built with?
In December 4th, 1995.
17.When was your ship put into use?
In December 4th, 1995.
18.When was your ship registered in CCS?
In December 4th, 1995.
19.When was last survey carried out?
Last month.
20.Where should the Muster Lists be exhibited on board?
The bridge, engine room and mess room.
21.What does the proper care of the ship’s food services and supplies involved?
To store and service food.
22.What are the duties of the gallery crew and others in the stores department?
To clean the gallery, wash the dishes, store and serve food.
23.What are the requirements of the heating system of crew accommodation space?
To be switched on all the time.
24.What are the minimal standards for natural lighting in the living rooms of crew?
In good weather, I can read books.
25.What are sufficient grounds to stop cargo operation?
In bad weather.
26.What does the effectiveness of life-saving appliances depend on?
To check and maintain frequently.。