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Q2: MGMT PRELIM QUESTIONS:
October 10, 2024
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)

Application:
1. What is the primary purpose of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)?
A) To regulate international air travel
B) To ensure the safety and security of shipping and the prevention of marine pollution
by ships
C) To manage international trade agreements
D) To oversee global telecommunications
2. Which convention is known as the “SOLAS” convention?
A) International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
B) International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping
for Seafarers
C) International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea
D) International Convention on Maritime Search and Rescue
3. What does the MARPOL convention address?
A) Maritime labor standards
B) Prevention of pollution from ships
C) Safety of navigation
D) Search and rescue operations
4. Which of the following is NOT a key area covered by the International Maritime
Labour Convention (MLC)?
A) Minimum age for seafarers
B) Seafarers’ employment agreements
C) Ship design and construction standards
D) Health and safety protection
5. Under the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and
Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), what is required for seafarers to be
certified?
A) Completion of a maritime law course
B) Passing a medical examination
C) Completion of approved training and passing of examinations
D) Minimum of 10 years of sea service
6. What is the primary objective of the SOLAS Convention?
A) To regulate international trade
B) To ensure the safety of ships and the prevention of marine pollution
C) To manage maritime labor standards
D) To oversee maritime insurance policies
7. Which chapter of the SOLAS Convention deals with the safety of navigation?
A) Chapter II-1
B) Chapter III
C) Chapter V
D) Chapter IX
8. Under SOLAS regulations, what is required for a ship’s fire safety system?
A) Only fire extinguishers
B) Fire detection and alarm systems, fire extinguishers, and fire control plans
C) Fire control plans only
D) Fire detection systems only
9. Which of the following is a requirement under SOLAS for life-saving
appliances?
A) Life jackets for 50% of the crew
B) Lifeboats and life rafts for 100% of the persons on board
C) Life jackets for 75% of the crew
D) Lifeboats for 50% of the persons on board
10. What does the SOLAS Convention require regarding the maintenance of
safety equipment on board?
A) Annual inspections by the ship’s crew
B) Regular maintenance and inspections as per the manufacturer’s guidelines and
international standards
C) Inspections only when the ship is in port
D) No specific maintenance requirements
Oral # 2:
Understanding:
Which annex of MARPOL specifically addresses the prevention of pollution by
oil?
A) Annex I
B) Annex II
C) Annex III
D) Annex IV
2. What type of waste is regulated under Annex V of MARPOL?
A) Oil
B) Noxious liquid substances
C) Garbage
D) Sewage
3. Under MARPOL Annex VI, what is the primary focus regarding air pollution?
A) Regulation of sewage discharge
B) Control of sulfur oxide (SOx) and nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from ship exhausts
C) Management of ballast water
D) Prevention of oil spills
4. Which of the following is a requirement under MARPOL for the discharge of
sewage from ships?
A) It can be discharged anywhere in the ocean
B) It must be treated and disinfected before discharge
C) It can only be discharged in designated areas
D) It must be stored on board indefinitely
5. What is the purpose of the Oil Record Book as required by MARPOL?
A) To record the ship’s cargo details
B) To document all oil transfers and discharges
C) To keep track of crew members’ duties
D) To log the ship’s navigation routes
Assignment # 2: (Understanding)
1. Which chapter of the STCW Convention deals with the requirements for the
certification of officers in charge of a navigational watch?
A) Chapter II
B) Chapter III
C) Chapter IV
D) Chapter V
2. What is the main purpose of the STCW Convention?
A) To regulate international shipping routes
B) To set minimum standards for the training, certification, and watchkeeping of
seafarers
C) To manage maritime insurance policies
D) To oversee port state control inspections
3. Under the STCW Convention, what is required for a seafarer to be certified as a
Master on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more?
A) Completion of a maritime law course
B) Minimum age of 21 years and approved seagoing service
C) Passing a medical examination only
D) Minimum of 5 years of sea service
4. What does the STCW Convention require regarding the training of seafarers in
personal survival techniques?
A) Training must be completed every 10 years
B) Training must be completed once in a seafarer’s career
C) Training must be completed and refreshed at intervals not exceeding five years
D) Training is optional
5. Which of the following is a key component of the STCW Convention’s requirements
for watchkeeping?
A) Ensuring that all crew members are certified in firefighting
B) Maintaining a proper lookout by sight and hearing at all times
C) Conducting regular drills for oil spill response
D) Keeping detailed records of cargo loading and unloading
Analyzing:
1. How does the MLC ensure the protection of seafarers’ rights regarding repatriation?
A) By requiring seafarers to arrange their own travel
B) By mandating that shipowners cover the cost and arrangements for repatriation
C) By allowing seafarers to stay on the ship indefinitely
D) By providing government-funded repatriation services
2. What is the significance of the Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance
(DMLC) under the MLC?
A) It serves as a certificate of the ship’s cargo capacity
B) It outlines the measures taken by the shipowner to ensure compliance with the MLC
C) It is a document detailing the ship’s navigation routes
D) It is used to record the ship’s maintenance schedule
3. Which of the following best describes the MLC’s requirements for seafarers’
accommodation?
A) Accommodation must be provided only for officers
B) Accommodation must meet minimum standards for size, ventilation, heating, and
sanitary facilities
C) Accommodation standards are optional and left to the shipowner’s discretion
D) Accommodation must be shared by all crew members regardless of rank
4. How does the MLC address the issue of seafarers’ wages?
A) Wages must be paid only at the end of the contract
B) Wages must be paid regularly and in full, without unjustified deductions
C) Wages can be withheld if the shipowner faces financial difficulties
D) Wages are determined solely by the flag state of the ship
5. What is the role of the “Competent Authority” under the MLC?
A) To manage the ship’s daily operations
B) To issue and enforce regulations ensuring compliance with the MLC
C) To oversee the ship’s commercial activities
D) To provide training for seafarers
6. What is the primary role of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)?
A) To regulate global air traffic
B) To oversee international trade agreements
C) To manage maritime and shipping-related issues
D) To protect endangered marine species
7. Which of the following conventions is NOT developed by the IMO?
A) SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea)
B) MARPOL (International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships)
C) STCW (International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and
Watchkeeping for Seafarers)
D) CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna
and Flora)
8. What is the primary role of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)?
A) To regulate global air traffic
B) To oversee international trade agreements
C) To manage maritime and shipping-related issues
D) To protect endangered marine species
9. Which of the following conventions is NOT developed by the IMO?
A) SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea)
B) MARPOL (International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships)
C) STCW (International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and
Watchkeeping for Seafarers)
D) CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna
and Flora)
10. How does the IMO contribute to the prevention of marine pollution?
A) By conducting regular ship inspections
B) By setting international standards through conventions like MARPOL
C) By managing port operations
D) By providing financial aid to shipping companies

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October 10, 2024

Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)

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