Exams For Sea Fareres PDF
Exams For Sea Fareres PDF
Exams For Sea Fareres PDF
I.
INTRODUCTION
II.
SYLLABUS
III.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURES
IV.
V.
VI.
VII.
VIII.
IX.
X.
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I. INTRODUCTION
The Republic of Liberia examination system reflects the provisions of the International
Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (1978), as amended in 1995.
Under this system, the examinations consist of multiple-choice questions randomly compiled by
computer from a database of some 10,000 questions appropriate for the competency being tested. The
answers are graded by computer.
Certain training pre-requisites for certification apply. It is recommended that the publication
RLM-118, Requirements for Merchant Marine Personnel Certification, be consulted to determine
which other examinations, certified training or sea service may be required by the Administration before
an examination may be taken.
The following test centers have been designated for the administration of all officer certificates
and/or special qualifications examinations:
ALL Exams:
LISCR Vienna, Virginia (USA)
LISCR New York, New York (USA)
LISCR Piraeus, Greece
LISCR Hong Kong
Ericson & Richards: Mumbai, India
PHILCAMSAT: Makati City, Philippines
SECOJ: Tokyo, Japan
Intercontinental Marine Consultants: Singapore
This booklet has been assembled to familiarize candidates for deck officers' examinations with
the examination syllabus and format. It contains information on:
a. the examination syllabus;
b. examination procedures and passmark requirements;
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II.
SYLLABUS
The following is a list of the main parts and the subsections of the examination syllabus. Each of
the six parts of the syllabus corresponds to an examination paper (e.g., 1.0 is Applied Navigation).
Candidates' knowledge of each subsection will be tested. Third mate candidates will be examined only
on basic concepts in sections marked by asterisks (*).
1.0
1.1
Chartwork
1.1.1
1.1.2
1.1.3
1.1.4
1.1.5
1.1.6
Chart Problems
Compass Error
Tidal Problems
Buoyage Systems
Navigational Publications; Passage Planning
ECDIS Systems
1.2
Practical Navigation
1.2.1
1.2.2
1.2.3
1.2.4
1.2.5
1.2.6
1.2.7
1.2.8
1.2.9
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2.1
Nautical Astronomy
2.1.1
2.1.2
2.2
2.2.1
2.2.2
2.2.3
2.2.4
RDF
Loran C
Omega
Satellite Navigation Systems
2.3
Instruments
2.3.1
2.3.2
2.3.3
2.3.4
3.0
Regulations and Ships' Business, STCW Code, Sections A-II/1 & A-II/2
3.1
3.2*
3.3*
3.4*
Ship's Business
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Stability and Cargo Operations, STCW CODE, SECTION A-II/1 & A-II/2
4.1
Trials
4.2
Cargo Operations
4.2.1
4.2.1
4.2.3
4.2.4
4.2.5
4.2.6
4.2.7
4.2.8
Cargo Handling Equipment, Including Derricks, Cranes and Heavy Lift Derricks
Deck Machinery, Hatches and Hatch Covers
Cargo Stowage Principles; Preparation of Cargo Plans
Hold and Tank Preparation; Dunnaging and Separation; Ventilation and Sweat (hygrometry)
Tanker Practice
Dry Bulk Cargoes, Including Grain and Coal
Refrigerated and Unitized Cargoes
Deck Cargoes, Dangerous Goods, and Pollution Prevention Requirements
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Applied Physical Science and Engineering, STCW Code, Sections A-II/1 & A-II/2
5.1
5.1.1
5.1.2
5.1.3
5.1.4
5.1.5
5.1.6*
5.1.7
5.2
5.2.1
5.2.2
5.2.3
5.2.4
5.2.5
5.2.6
5.2.7
5.2.8*
5.2.9
5.3
Marine Engineering
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6.1
Shiphandling
6.1.1*
6.1.2*
6.1.3*
6.1.4*
6.1.5*
6.1.6
6.1.7
6.2
Safety
6.2.1
6.2.2
6.2.3
6.2.4
6.3
Communications
6.3.1
6.3.2
6.3.3
6.3.4
6.3.5
III.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURES
Examinations are administered on dates mutually agreed upon between candidates and the test
center. Candidates will receive confirmation in writing as to the date and location arranged for
examination. The written examination takes three days, and a one hour flashing light examination must
also be scheduled for those candidates examining for Third Mate, Second Mate and Chief Mate. The
flashing light examination must also be arranged between the candidate and the examination center.
Figure 1 gives the schedule of the written examinations.
The examination is closed book; that is, candidates may not use books, notes, or other
reference materials. They may use non-programmable calculators and their own dictionaries if they
wish. Candidates must bring their own navigation instruments (parallel rules, dividers, etc.).
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Candidates may not communicate with each other during the examination. Any candidate who
communicates with an unauthorized person, or uses unauthorized materials, will be dismissed from the
examination and will be considered to have failed the entire examination. Candidates failing under these
circumstances will not be eligible for re-examination for a period of six months.
Candidates will normally be advised of their results within one calendar month. Candidates
must obtain 70% in each of the parts in order to pass the examination. Candidates failing one or more
parts must arrange to be re-examined in the subject(s) failed, and obtain 70% in order to receive
certification. Figure 2 summarizes the re-examination procedure.
IV.
The examination format is multiple-choice. Each question has four possible answers, and the
candidate must blacken the space on the answer sheet which corresponds to the letter of the answer
considered most appropriate. A candidate's score is determined by the number of questions answered
correctly. All questions have the same value. Candidates are advised to answer each question as well
as they can and not to spend too much time on any one question. Candidates not knowing the answer
to a question should leave it blank and go on to the next question. If time is left after finishing the rest of
the questions, the candidate can go back to the questions left blank and try to answer them.
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FIGURE 1
TIME TABLE FOR DECK OFFICERS' WRITTEN EXAMINATION PAPERS
DAY 1
DAY 2
DAY 3
0930 - 1200
1.0 Applied Navigation
0930 - 1200
3.0 Rules of the Road
Regulations and
Ship's Business
0930 - 1200
5.0 Applied Science
and Engineering
Master: 25 Q
Chief Mate:
Second Mate:
Third Mate:
All ranks:
All ranks:
Candidates promptly
report at 0900
60 Q
35 Q
25 Q
35Q
35 Q
Time: 2 1/2hrs
Time: 2 1/2hrs.
1200 - 1330
Lunch
1200 - 1330
Lunch
1200 - 1330
Lunch
1330 - 1600
2.0 Principles of Navigation
1330 - 1600
4.0 Stability and
Cargo Operations
1330 - 1600
6.0 Watchstanding
Master:
Chief Mate:
Second Mate:
Third Mate:
Master:
Chief Mate:
Second Mate:
Third Mate:
Master:
Chief Mate:
Second Mate:
Third Mate:
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25 Q
35 Q
35 Q
50 Q
55 Q
35 Q
40 Q
50 Q
50 Q
35 Q
45 Q
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*An applicant who fails the Morse light section of the examination may be reexamined in that section at any
time within one year following the first attempt. If the candidate has not passed the Morse light section within
that year, the entire deck officer examination will have to be retaken.
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V.
A specimen of the examination answer sheet is shown in Figure 3. The candidate must mark all
answers on a sheet like this. No credit will be given for anything marked in the examination booklet.
The candidate should not make any notes, calculations, or extra marks on the answer sheet. Doing so
may affect computer grading and void the examination results. The candidate must NOT fold the
answer sheet.
The answer spaces are lettered a, b, c, and d, like the answers in the examination booklet. The
candidate will use the No. 2 pencil provided to fill in the space marked with the letter corresponding to
the letter of the answer judged best. The candidate should be sure that the answer is filled in completely.
IF THE CANDIDATE CHANGES THE ANSWER, THE FIRST CHOICE MUST BE ERASED
COMPLETELY AND THE NEW ANSWER MARKED. No credit will be given for questions with
what would appear to have more than one answer marked.
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FIGURE 3
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VI.
1.0
.1
At what time on the rising afternoon tide on 4 January will there be a height of tide of 11 feet at
Mergui?
a.
b.
c.
d.
.2
Find the true altitude of the sun's center if, on the 15th of September, the sextant altitude of the
lower limb is 3518'.0. IE is 2'.5 off the arc. Height of eye is 12.6m (41.5ft).
a.
b.
c.
d.
.3
3523'.9
3541'.1
3528'.9
3529'.1
On 5 September during morning twilight, Polaris has a true altitude of 4103'.0 for an observer
in DR 4030'n, 4015'W. The chronometer showed 7h02m03s(2m55s slow in GMT). Find
the observer's latitude.
a.
b.
c.
d.
.4
1728
1837
1802
1901
4016'.7n
4016'.4n
4116'.7n
4116'.5n
In DR 4800'N, 4015'W, an observation of the sun bearing 110T gave an intercept of 10'.8
towards. If this observation had been computed by the longitude method, what longitude
would have been obtained?
a.
b.
c.
d.
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3957'.8W
4004'.2W
3958'.9W
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What is the initial great circle course from 4107'N, 125 10'W to 2120'N, 15715'W?
a.
b.
c.
d.
304
236
272
226
2.0
.1
.2
The effect of atmospheric refraction on the observed height of a body at a very low (normally
less than 10) altitude is such that additional corrections for temperature need to be applied to
a.
b.
c.
d.
.3
sun.
sun and moon.
sun, moon, and planets.
all bodies.
An RDF bearing may be obtained by listening to the loudness of the signal. The "aural null" (no
sound) is normally used. Why?
a.
b.
c.
d.
.4
Your vessel is heading east by compass. If the vertical component of the ship's magnetism is
not fully compensated for by the heeling error magnets, and there exists a residual blue pole
below the compass, what would be the effect at the compass position when the vessel is heeled
to starboard?
a. Reduced directive force.
b. Easterly deviation.
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Omega error tables compiled for each transmitting station in the system, allow for
a.
b.
c.
d.
3.0
Regulations and Ship's Business, STCW Code, Sections A-II/1 & A-II/2
.1
.2
You see the masthead light and both sidelights of a small power driven vessel 45on your
starboard bow, 4 miles distant. You should
a.
b.
c.
d.
.3
.4
slow down.
alter course to port.
alter course to starboard.
keep your course and speed.
The term "height above the hull" means the height above
a. the uppermost continuous deck.
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How often should the line throwing equipment be demonstrated to the crew on a Liberian ship?
a.
b.
c.
d.
4.0
Stability and Cargo Operations, STCW CODE, SECTION A-II/1 & A-II/2
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Your vessel's deadweight capacity at load displacement is 12,500 tons (12,500 tonnes). Fuel,
water and stores total 2,000 tons (2,000 tonnes). If the vessel has a usable cubic capacity of
500,000 cu ft (60,000m3), what is the stowage factor that will bring her down to her marks?
a.
b.
c.
d.
.2
If a liquid chemical cargo is liable to polymerise during carriage, what treatment does it normally
receive?
a.
b.
c.
d.
.3
34.5ft 3 (41.4m3)
40.0ft 3 (48m3)
47.6ft 3 (57.1m3)
42.8ft 3 (51.4m3)
In the cross curve of stability shown, what number indicates the maximum righting arm?
a.
b.
c.
d.
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You are loading a full cargo of packaged timber. What stability calculations must you make?
a. The GZ for sailing and arrival conditions.
b. The GM for the sailing and arrival conditions.
c. The GM for the arrival condition, allowing for possible water absorption by the cargo.
d. A full stability condition, showing the minimum stability criteria which will be
maintained throughout the voyage.
.5
You are planning the loading of a ro-ro. Where should you locate vehicles containing hanging
loads (such as chilled meat)?
a.
b.
c.
d.
5.0
Applied Physical Science and Engineering, STCW Code, Sections A-II/1 & A-II/2
.1
An anemometer on board a vessel steering 360T at 20kts records a 20kt wind from the
direction of the port beam. What is the approximate true wind speed and direction?
a.
b.
c.
d.
.2
You are in 35S. A cyclonic storm is nearby. The wind is NNW. What is the direction of the
storm center?
a.
b.
c.
d.
.3
28kts, SW
28kts, NW
20kts, W
14kts, NW
SW
SSE
E
W
How long can a main propulsion diesel engine be kept on instant "stand by" condition?
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a.
b.
c.
d.
.4
When a tide in a channel is described as behaving like a progressive wave, the maximum flood
velocity will occur about the time of
a.
b.
c.
d.
.5
What metal is often found aboard ship in the form of a thin coating, designed to protect metal
fittings from corrosion?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Muntz metal.
Tin.
Chrome.
Zinc.
6.0
.1
.2
How would the time 1850 GMT be expressed, using international code flags?
a.
b.
c.
d.
.3
1850Z
T1850
1850T
Z1850
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What is the best search pattern for a single ship to employ if the datum of the target is not
known within close limits?
a.
b.
c.
d.
.5
Expanding square.
Sector.
Parallel track.
Spiral.
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Sinkage and change of trim.
Increased drag.
Decreased rudder effectiveness.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
b
c
a
b
b
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
c
d
c
c
b
Section 3 - Regulations and Ship's Business, STCW Code, Sections A-II/1 & A-II/2
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
a
d
b
a
a
Section 4 - Stability and Cargo Operations, STCW Code, Sections A-II/1 & A-II/2
1. c
2. c
3. a
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5. b
Section 5 - Applied Physical Science and Engineering, STCW Code, Sections A-II/1 & A-II/2
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
a
a
b
d
d
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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Hayler, W. Merchant Marine Officers Handbook. Centreville, MD: Cornell Maritime Press.
Hayler, William B. (ed.) American Merchant Seaman's Manual. Centreville, MD: Cornell
Maritime Press, Inc.
Heavy Weather Guide, 2nd Edition. Naval Institute Press.
International Code of Signals.
International Safety Guide for Tankers and Terminals. London: International Chamber of
Shipping/OCIMF, 30-32 St. Mary Axe, London, EC3A 8ET, UK
International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, and its Protocal of 1978,
incorporating all amendments in effect from 1 July 1997. London: International Maritime
Organization, 4 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7SR, UK.
International Conference on the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974. 1981 Amendments. 1983
Amendments. London: International Maritime Organization.
Kemp, J.F., and Young, P. Electricity and General Magnetism. Brighton, UK: Kandy
Publications, 50 Crescent Drive South, Brighton, Sussex, UK.
Kemp, J.F., and Young, P. Notes on Cargo Work. Brighton, UK: Kandy Publications.
Kemp, J.F., and Young, P. Notes on Compass Work. Brighton, UK: Kandy Publications.
Kemp, J.F., and Young, P. Ship Stability: Notes and Examples. Brighton, UK: Kandy
Publications.
MacErevy. Shiphandling for the Mariner. Centreville, MD: Cornell Maritime Press.
Marine Training Advisory Board. Marine Fire Prevention, Firefighting, and Fire Safety. Bowie,
MD: Robert J. Brady Co., Rtes. 197 & 450, Bowie, MD 20715, USA.
MARPOL 73/78.
Marton, C.S. Tanker Operations. A Handbook for the Ship's Officer. Centreville, MD: Cornell
Maritime Press, Inc.
*Medical First Aid Guide for Use in Accidents Involving Dangerous Goods. London:
International Maritime Organization.
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Butterworth
&
Co.
Sonneberg, G.J. and Douglas, R.G. Radio Telephony. Borough Green: Butterworth & Co.
(Publishers) Ltd.
The Ships Medicine Chest and Medical Aid at Sea. U.S. Department of Health and Human
Service.
Van Wyck, Samuel M. and Carpenter, Max H. The Radar Book. Centreville, MD: Cornell
Maritime Press, Inc.
Wallerton, P.F. Basic Shiphandling for Masters, Mates & Pilots. London: Stanford Maritime
Press.
Wiley, J & Sons. General Chemistry - Principals & Structure.
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NOTE:
These books may be obtained directly or by mail order from good nautical bookstores and
many chart agents. There are some additional sources which candidates may wish to use:
IMO publications are seldom stocked abroad, and should be obtained directly from the
International Maritime Organization, Publication Section, 4 Albert Embankment, London
SE1 7SR, UK.
ILO publications may be obtained through Unipub, P.O.Box 433, Murray Hill Station,
New York, NY 10157, USA.
British government publications may be obtained from the Government Bookshop, Her
Majesty's Stationery Office, P.O. Box 569, London SE1 9NH, UK.
Missions to seamen, coast guard schools, and similar institutions frequently supply up-to-date,
well-illustrated notes and booklets on all facets of the nautical profession. Candidates are encouraged
to use all these resources to obtain books which they personally find easy to read and understand.
They should use only CURRENT EDITIONS and up-to-date materials.
Liberian Services, Inc. does not distribute books or recommend suppliers.
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VII.
PHYSICAL
QUALITY
SI
METRIC UNITS
IMPERIAL UNITS
FT - LB - S
CONVERSION
FACTORS
Length
meter (m)
foot (ft)
1 m = 3.281 ft
Mass
kilogramme(kg)
pound (lb)
1 kg = 2.205 lb
Time
second(s)
second(s)
N/A
Temperature
(interval)*
N/A
Specific
Volume
m3/kg
ft3/lb
Force
newton(N)
poundle (pdl)
Pressure
N/m2 or bar
poundle per
square foot
(pdl/ft2)
Energy
joule (J)
or kJ
foot poundle
(ft pdl)
1 J = 1 Nm = 0.738
ft lbf
Rate of
Energy Flow
watt (W) or
kW
foot poundle
per second (ft pdl/s)
1W = 1 J/s =
0.738 ft lbf/s
*Note: Degrees Celsius (C) and Fahrenheit (F) will be used for examination purposes, rather than
degrees Kelvin (K) and Rankin (R) which are the respective standards for the two systems.
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N -
- - -
DE
B -
O - - -
- - -
AR
- -
C - -
P - -
- -
YU
- - - -
D -
Q - - -
CQ
- - - - -
R -
BT
- -
F -
G - -
T -
- -
U -
- - -
V -
- - - -
- - -
W - -
- - - - -
K - -
X - -
L -
Y - - -
M - -
Z - -
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Section 2
DE KRMP
YU
PZ3
MBA44
KS
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Each of the five codes (properly looked up in the International Code of Signals) in Section 2 is
worth 5 points, totaling 25 points.
No points are given for the call letters of the originating station, and YU, DE or AR.
A PASSING GRADE OF 70 MUST BE ACHIEVED!!!
E. Reexamination
A candidate who fails the Morse light exam may be re-examined at any time within one year
following the candidates first attempt. Candidates retaking the exam must make their own arrangements
with the test center. If the candidate has not passed the Morse light exam within that year, the candidate
will be required to retake the entire deck officer examination.
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X.
Candidates for Third Mate and Second Mate, who take the examination in a language other
than English, must demonstrate competence in the use and understanding of English in written and oral
form through examination and assessment of evidence obtained from practical instruction administered
by the proctor for the examination.
The deck officer examination is designed to allow the candidate to demonstrate an adequate
knowledge of the English language to enable the officer to use charts and other nautical publications, to
understand meteorological information and messages concerning ships safety and operation, to
communicate with other ships and coastal stations and to perform the officer duties also with a
multilingual crew.
The examination involves two parts. The first part consists of 30 questions on various maritime
situations, which test understanding of vocabulary and the use of standard marine communication
phrases, idiomatic expressions and grammar skills. The second part consists of 20 questions given
verbally by the proctor administering the examination, which requires the candidate to understand and
respond correctly to the questions put to him. Passing grade is 70%.
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XI.
1.0
English Language
1.
pressure system.
a. stationary
b. low
c. high
d. cold
2.
The
a. size
b. scale
c. color
d. dimensions
3.
a. a dictionary.
b. the sailing directions.
c. an encyclopedia.
d. the Tide Tables.
4.
a. will leave
b. left
c. is leaving
d. will arrive at
5.
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2.0
ORAL QUESTIONS
1.
The pilot will board at 0500. What time will the pilot board?
a. 0500
b. 1500
c. 0300
d. 0050
2.
The rudder command starboard ten degrees indicates that you should turn the wheel to the
a. right 10.
b. left 10.
c. right 20.
d. right 30.
3.
The pilot says to put the engine half ahead. Pick the proper setting.
a. Full ahead.
b. Half ahead.
c. Slow ahead.
d. Dead slow ahead.
4.
5.
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Answer Key
1.0
English Language
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
b
b
b
b
c
2.0
Oral Questions
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
a
a
b
a
a
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