EXAM 2 Flashcards
1
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What is posted, under glass, in one of the public spaces on the ship?
A
Foc’sle card
2
Q
A maritime threat level when a threat of an unlawful act against a vessel ot terminal is not likely.
A
MARSEC 1
3
Q
At least what percentage of the unlicensed crew of a US vessel must be a citizen or documented alien in the US?
A
75 %
4
Q
A maritime threat level when the threat of an unlawful act against a vessel or terminal is probably or imminent.
A
MARSEC 3
5
Q
Are foreign or intercoastal articles mandatory aboard US ships?
A
Yes
6
Q
Unlawful hijacking of a ship, crew, and/or cargo to meet political objectives.
A
terrorism
7
Q
Where do crewmembers sign shipping articles?
A
bottom
8
Q
Any person who obtains transportation without the consent of the owner, charterer, or master of any vessel through concealment aboard such vessel.
A
Stowaway
9
Q
STCW Part A covers?
A
required knowledge and competencies
10
Q
A document that covers the conditions and terms to which a crew will conform.
A
Shipping articles
11
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The rules require that every vessel shall proceed at a _________ _______ at all times.
Rule # _____
A
a. safe speed
b. # 6
12
Q
US law requires a search of the vessel for ___________ prior to arrival in US ports.
A
stowaways
13
Q
Normally, bearings on buoys may be used to estabish an __________ position but not to ________ a __________.
A
a. estimated position
b. fix a position
14
Q
A crew member who fails to join the ship as agreed upon shall be logged as a __________ and all of his wages shall be forfeited.
A
deserter
15
Q
Assumptions about the risk of collision should not be made on the basis of _______ ________.
COLREG rule # ______
A
a. Scanty information
b. # 7
16
Q
Voyages to _______, _______, and _______ ____ are considered “nearby foreign” and come under the rules for coastwise vessels.
A
Mexico
Canada
Puerto Rico
17
Q
Under the IMO what is considered to be a restricted space? (3)
A
- bridge
- engine control station
- emergency generator room
18
Q
The USCG may ______ ______ to vessels from ports that do not maintain effective security.
A
deny entry
19
Q
(3) key elements for security preventative measurments of a ship while in port are:
A
- gangway watch
- roving watchmen
- good lighting
20
Q
The crew of a vessel making a voyage between the US and a foreign country except ________ and _________ must sign foreign articles.
A
a. Mexico
b. Canada
21
Q
Restricted spaces are designated by what organization?
A
IMO
22
Q
when a vessel is entering or leaving port, a record of engine speeds is kept in the _______ ______.
A
Bell book
23
Q
The individual assigned to implement, maintain and supervise the ship security plan onboard the vessel.
A
Vessel Security Officer
24
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The watch officer should remember at all times to use radar as required by the ___________ or “_________ of the _________”
A
a. COLREGs
b. “Rules of the Road”
25
A document that certifies compliance and measures for ongoing compliance of a vessel with the requirements of MLC.
Maritime Labor Certificate (MLC)
26
The Act requires ____________ assessments of all US ports.
vulnerability assessments
27
The rules require that a proper lookout by ________ or ________ be maintained at all time. They also require that all available means appropriate to prevailing circumstances and conditions be used to determine if the _________ of __________ exists.
COLREG rule # _______ and # _____
a. sight or hearing
b. the risk of collision exists
c. #5 and 7
28
When assuming the watch one must ensure that they are familiar with the vessel's what with regards to navigation? (2)
1. position
| 2. DR position
29
What international convention covers the rights of seafarer working conditions?
Maritime Labor Convention 2006
30
SOLAS Ch 5 and UNCLOS requires what of the master of a ship?
To render aid to those in peril at sea
31
The information center for reporting piracy by ship's captains whose ship's have come under attack.
Piracy Reporting Center (PRC)
32
A shore side company appointed executive who is responsible for developing, updating, and enforcing the ship security plan and being the liasion with shipboard and dockside personnel.
Company Security Officer
33
A person outside any country of such person's nationality who is unable or unwilling to return to said country.
refugee
34
Before assuming the watch at night, you should read and sign the ________ _______ if there are any, and check to see if the various _________ _________ is functioning properly.
a. night orders
| b. bridgee equipment
35
A crew member that is hired to replace a deserting crew member is not entered on the certified crew list but instead entered on the ________ crew list.
unofficial crew list
36
The signing on and off of crew to a ship must be noted where?
in the official logbook
37
The international piracy information coordination and distribution agency established by the IMO:
International Maritime bureau (IMB)
38
The person charged with keeping the vessels advised of potential threats, ensuring vessel security assessments are carried out, and overseeing security and awareness training.
Company Security Officer
39
The mate on watch should make sure that hte radar range scales are ______ ________ _______ to ensure that targets are picked up ASAP.
changed sufficiently often
40
What is another name for foreign shipping articles?
intercoastal articles
41
The person who implements the Vessel Security Plan.
Vessel Security Officer
42
(3) factors with which bridge crew must use to communicate with?
1. accuracy
2. brevity
3. clarity
43
ISPS Code requires the issuance of this document regarding vessel security:
International Ship Security Certificate
44
A _______ ________ ________ (MMC) is valid for ______ years and must have aa color photo of the mariner and be properly endorsed.
Merchant Mariner Certificate (Or Merchant Mariner Document)
5 years
45
Who approves a US port's security and incident response plan?
USCG
46
What are some of the things that an official logbook need to have in it (6)
1. crew
2. loggings of crew
3. drafts btw ports
4. births
5. deaths
6. marriages on board
47
Who makes entries relating to the engine department or personnel in the log book?
chief engineer
48
Who issues the International Ship Security Certificate in the US?
USCG
49
What IMO convention and chapter contains the security amendments?
SOLAS Ch. 11
50
When assuming the watch ensure that the personnel on watch with you are in a _______ ___________ to stand the watch.
fit condition
51
STCW requires that what percentage of watchstanders understand english?
100%
52
What is the set up required if a ship has two different radars?
use two different scales
53
When signing off their are (3) copies of the Certificate of disharge where does the original, yellow, and white copies go?
a. Original goes to seaman
b. Yellow goes to ship or company
c. White goes to USCG
54
This is a written legally binding document that represents an agreement between the master and crew.
Shipping articles
55
When a vessel is overloaded (plimsoll mark submerged), a seaman has the legal right to be released from __________ ________.
Foreign articles
56
Entrance into restricted spaces is limited to ___________ __________.
authorized personnel
57
No __________ person should be allowed to see the logbook.
unauthorized
58
Only a US citizen may serve as what positions onboard a US vessel? (4)
1. Master
2. Chief engineer
3. deck officer
4. engineering officer
59
The ship articles are a valid, lawful contract between the ________ and the _________
a. master
| b. crewmember
60
A foc'sle card ______ the crew names, signatures, and personal information.
omits
61
When the risk of collision exists, what action must the give-way vessel take to avoid it?
Early and substantial action
62
Defn: To take command of a vessel and transport it to some other location or to steal the vessel and her cargo.
hijack
63
Assuming the watch, one must ensure they are aware of what items regarding navigation errors? (2)
1. navigation hazards
| 2. navigation aids
64
What other duty can a look-out perform other than being a lookout?
NONE
65
The ___________ ___________ __________ Act of _______ seeks to strengthen security at US seaports by requiring comprehensive security plans for all ports.
Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002
66
This person is responsible for security inspections of the vessel, enhancing security awareness and vigilance on board, ensuring adequate training and maintenance of security equipment on the vessel.
Vessel Security Officer
67
STCW Part B covers?
implementation guidance
68
Who pays any legal fines if a crew member is arrested in a foreign port and cannot pay?
the Master of the ship
69
These are required to be signed for a voyage from a port in one state to a port in any other state other than an adjoining state:
coastwise articles
70
Ships and ports security plans have to be approved by who?
USCG
71
In areas where piracy is a problem, you should be alert for possible boarding by pirates. In addition, you should:
A. have fire hoses ready for discharge
B. post a visible lookout
C. Use as much lighting as possible
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
72
A journal kept by the officer of the watch in which day to day happenings are recorded regarding the deck department is the ________ _______ log.
deck rough log
73
A document that contains details of crew wages, document numbers, dates of birth, and has a description of the voyage and the general areas a ship will make sail and make port.
shipping articles
74
Who makes up the tri-partite structure of the MLC?
1. flag state
2. company
3. seafarer
75
Who enforces the requirements of the Maritime Labor Convention?
flag states
76
______ ___________ ________ covers the administration of a certification system, training courses and programs, examinations and assessments and instructor and assessor experience at a training institution.
Quality Standard System
77
A document that outlines detailed procedures delineating the preparation, prevention, and response activities that will occur at each threat level, along with the organization of personnel who are responsible for carrying out those activities.
Vessel Security Plan
78
This U.S. program was created in agreement of shipping companies and Customs to prevent the smuggling of drugs into the US.
Sea Carrier Initiative Agreement (SCIA)
79
Who must be present to witness the signing on or off of crew under foreign articles?
a US consul member
80
A crew member that does not join the ship will remain on the _________ crew list.
certified crew list
81
QSS stands for what?
Quality Standard System
82
This document contains the name, birthplace, residence of a crewmember and the date and location it was signed.
ship articles
83
This document contains a clear statement emphasizing the master's authority with respect to the security of the vessel.
Vessel Security Plan
84
A martime threat level when the threat of an unlawful act against a vessel or terminal is possible.
MARSEC 2
85
Unlawful hijacking of a ship, crew and/or cargo for monetary objectives.
piracy
86
If a ship is sailing outside of the US to a place other than Mexico or Canada then the crew must sign _________ articles.
foreign articles
87
What does STCW stand for?
Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping
88
Can a vessel sail without an MLC?
No
89
An agreement between a vessel and a port facility security officer that provides a means for sharing and addressing combined security concerns.
Declaration of Security (DOS)
90
Who does the Official Logbook of a ship ultimately belong to?
USCG
91
Under the MTSA 2002, all ports are required to draw up _______ and __________ _________ plans.
security and incident response plans
92
When is a seaman entitled to a release from foreign articles? (1 specific circumstance)
when the vessel is overloaded
93
What is not a restricted space? (1)
emergency response center
94
What is the correct way for making a correction in a log book?
Draw a single line through the incorrect statement and initial it then write the correct statement.
95
In what unit is time served entered on shipping articles?
number of days
96
An up-to-date ______ list must be available at all times onboard a ship and is often required by port state officials when a vessel makes port.
crew list
97
What is in the official logbook?
a. any remarks about conduct
b. loggings
c. punishments
d. all of the aboe
D. all of the above
98
What is the IMO Code that addresses security for maritime shipping?
International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code
99
What is the top portion of shipping articles that contains voyage details and conditions of employment for the crew member called?
Foc'sle card
100
The crewmember directly responsible for sanitary conditions in food handling is the?
chief steward
