Chp 1 Effective Bridge Organization

Question 1

Visibility, traffic density, operational status of the bridge equipment and other procedures relating to watchstanding are the sole responsibility of _______________?

A. OOW
B. Master
C. Lookout
D. None of the Above

Answer 1

B. Master

Question 2

Overall responsibility and decision making in respect to safe navigation and protection of the environment rely on ______?

A. Company SMS
B. OOW
C. Lookout
D. Master

Answer 2

D. Master

Question 3

The Company, Owner or Charter has the ability to override the master in decision making capabilities regarding navigational safety.

True
Or
False

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Information routinely reported to the Master, the need to keep the Master informed and circumstances which the master should be called are responsibilities of the:

A. Bridge Team
B. Union Representatives
C. Engine Team
D. Port Captain

Answer 4

A. Bridge Team

Question 5

A plan that is well briefed to the bridge team will help maintain situational awareness and lead to detection of a sequences of errors known as the _________?

A. Brain Fog
B. Error Sequence
C. Chain Breakdown
D. Error Chain

Answer 5

D. Error Chain

Question 6

Identifying and addressing safety concerns or doubt without any fear of reprisal or ridicule is __________?

A. Safe Place Framework
B. Righteous Culture
C. Just Culture
D. Equal Voice Leadership

Answer 6

C. Just Culture

Question 7

A leadership approach known as “Challenge and response” will generate effective communication and teamwork.

True
Or
False

Answer 7

True

Question 8

The bridge team does not have the role of maintain communications with the engine room and all other operating areas.

True
Or
False

Answer 8

False, the bridge team has the central role of mai tong those communications.

Question 9

Machinery and propulsion status, anticipated speed change and environmental regulations are to be communicated between bridge team and ________?

A. Company
B. Port Captain
C. Deck Crew
D. Engine Room

Answer 9

D. Engine Room

Question 10

The person responsible for managing the bridge team and accountable for the safe navigation of the vessel is the ___________?

A. Chief Mate
B. OOW
C. Port Captain
D. Helmsmen

Answer 10

B. OOW

Question 11

The helmsman should acknowledge and execute steering instructions from the OOW and advice them of any steering concerns.

True
Or
False

Answer 11

True

Question 12

The presence of a Pilot relieves the Master or Bridge Team from their duties and responsibilities.

True
Or
False

Answer 12

False

Question 13

STCW Code includes requirements for the prevention of drug and alcohol abuse on ships, the limit for alcohol should not be greater than __________%.

A. 0.08
B. 0.06
C. 0.05
D. 0.03

Answer 13

C. 0.05

Question 14

Charts and nautical publications, meteorological information and communications on the VHF should use what language?

A. French
B. English
C. Italian
D. Spanish

Answer 14

B. English

Question 15

Clear identification of authority and lines of communication between the Master , ships officers, crew and Company come from the _______?

A. Company Policy
B. Charter Party
C. Masters Orders
D. SMS

Answer 15

D. SMS

Question 16

The SMS should identify potential emergency situations and how to handle these situations. Who should train for these emergencies?

A. Entire Crew
B. Master and Chief Engineer
C. Deck Department
D. Bridge Team

Answer 16

D. Bridge Team

Question 17

During an emergency the Bridge Team remains responsible for the safety of themselves.

True
Or
False

Answer 17

False, bridge team is responsible for the safety of navigation during an emergency.