QUESTIONS FROM 5.1.

1. Describe the forces created by the propeller and explain their effect on the
ship in forward motion.

2. Describe the forces created by the propeller and explain their effect on the
ship in backward motion.

3. Describe the forces created by a variable-pitch propeller and explain their

effect on a ship in backward motion.

4. Describe and explain the mooring of the ship at the berth in various
conditions.

5. Describe and explain the departure from the quay in various conditions.

5. Explain the ship’s circulation, assess the effect of shallows on the

manoeuvrability of the ship.

6. Describe and explain the duties of the watchkeeping master / navigator.

7. Describe the components of anchoring equipment and explain their

maintenance procedures.

8. Describe the components of the mooring equipment and explain their

maintenance procedures.

9. Explain the procedure of acceptance of a pilot.

10. Describe the components of steering equipment and explain their

maintenance requirements.

11. Introduce to the content and objectives of the Code of Safe Practice for
Cargo Stowage and Securing (CSS Code).
 12. Explain the requirements to the ship stowage plan.

13. Analyse the stability of the vessel at low-angle of heel (initial-transverse

stability).

14. Evaluate the stability of the ship at large angles of heel

15. Explain what conditions are applied to a ship willing to go on an

international voyage according to the provisions of the International Convention on
Load Lines, 1966 (LL Convention).

16. Explain what actions must be taken by port state control officials in
accordance with the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from
Ships, 1973, as amended, (MARPOL 73/78) if it is determined that a foreign ship
does not comply with the requirements of MARPOL 73/78.

17. Explain the classification of dangerous goods into classes and subclasses
and their labelling

18. Explain what is regulated by the International Convention for the

Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments 2004 (BWM 2004).
Define which ships are bound by the said Convention and which ships are not
covered by it. Explain the standards of ballast water management and their validity.

19. The Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, (MLC 2006) allows States to
choose to regulate maximum working hours or minimum rest periods. Indicate the
allowable limits of these periods

QUESTIONS FROM 5.2.

1. Explain the procedure for anchoring a ship with a single anchor in different
conditions.

2. Explain the procedure for anchoring the ship with two anchors in different
conditions.
 3. Describe and explain other uses of an anchor.

4. Describe and explain various ways of running a ship off the ground
(shallow).

5. Describe and explain the towing procedure of the vessel.

6. Explain the principles of ship handling during the storm.

7. Explain the principles of ship handling when navigating in ice waters.

8. Describe the components of a fire safety system and provide an analysis of

their maintenance.

9. Explain how to use the International Code of Signals (ICS 65).

10. List and explain the objectives and requirements of the International Safety
Management Code (ISM Code).

11. List and explain the objectives and requirements set out in the International
Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code).