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1. 【单选】 What are essential to ensure the effective implementation of the ship security plan? ___B___A.Controlling access to the ship. C.Controlling the restricted areas.B.Training and drills. D.Monitoring the ship at times.2. 【单选】 The expression STAND-BY ENGINE means __A____.A.to get the engine ready C.to maneuver the engineB.to respond to the engine D.to change the engine3. 【单选】 Precautionary areas and IMO-adopted TSS have been established thr ough the Straits between Permatang Sedepa (One Fathom Bank) and the entrance to South China Sea in the vicinity of Horsburgh Light.In this sentence, "TS S" is the abbreviation of __B____.A.Traffic Selection Scheme C.Traffic Separation SchemeB.Traffic Solution Scheme D.Traffic Separation System4【单选】 Section V of Admiralty Notice to Mariners weekly edition is___C___.A.Reprints of Radio Navigational WarningsB.Amendments to Admiralty Sailing DirectionsC.Amendments to Admiralty Lists of Lights and Fog SignalsD.Amendments to Admiralty List of Radio Signals5 【单选】All marks within the IALA system are distinguished by __D___.①sha pe ②top mark ③light characteristics ④colorA.①②B.③④C.②③④D.①②③④6 【单选】 THE SPEED OF A VESSEL ADJUSTED TO THAT OF A PILOT BOAT AT WHICH THE PILOT CAN SAFELY EMBARK is __B____.A.ground speedB.boarding speedC.relative speedD.vessel speed【关联题】 At French ports of any consequence pilotage is carried out by pilo ts commissioned by the state and belonging to an organization associated wit h each port authority. It is compulsory for vessels of a certain length or t onnage as laid down for each port. Further details are given in the text of this book.In naval ports the pilotage service comes under the authority of the Harbor Master and pilotage is provided by naval pilots.In ports where pilotage is compulsory, requests for a pilot should be made b etween 12 and 48 hours in advance of arrival, or on leaving the previous por t of call if this is later. Pilotage fees are surcharged if the request is l ate.Vessels requiring a pilot are required to make the usual signals given in In ternational Code of Signals on entering the pilotage district. Masters are r equired to tell the pilot, when he boards, the draught, speed and any specia l conditions affecting the manoeuvrability of their vessels.(1)At French ports, pilotage is _____d___ for the vessels of a certain length or tonnage.A.freeB.voluntaryC.difficultD.forced(2)If the request of pilot is late, which of following is true? dA.The pilotage will be delayedB.It will be refused to enter French portsC.not mentionedD.You have to pay more pilotage fees(3)When pilot on board, master of the ship is required to tell the pilot a l ot of information except __c___.A.ship's draft C.ship's crew membersB.ship's speed D.ship's manoeuvrability(4)In naval ports the pilotage service is provided by ____.cA.Harbor Master C.naval pilotsB.port authority D.pilots commissioned by the state7 【单选】 You have another ship overtaking you close aboard to starboard. Yo u have 3 radar targets bearing 090°relative at ranges of 0.5 mile，1 mile，a nd 1.5 miles. In this case，the unwanted echoes are called ______. aA.multiple echoesB.spokingC.indirect echoesD.side-lobe echoes8【单选】 Every vessel shall at all times proceed at a safe speed so that (1) she can take proper and effective action to avoid collision; (2) be stopped within a distance appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and condition s. ________cA.(1) only C.Both (1) and (2)B.(2) only D.Neither (1) nor (2)9 【单选】 __b____ is normally responsible for maintaining records of correct ions to navigational charts and nautical publications.A.The Chief Officer C.The Third OfficerB.The Second Officer D.The PSC Officer10【单选】 The shearing stresses on a ship's structure are usually greatest a t ___d___.A.the bow C.midshipsB.the stern D.the ship's quarter-length points【关联题】 A general cargo ship sank in front of the Catalonia Coast (Spain) after two hours of her departure, the weather conditions being excellent. The information given by the port authorities revealed that the ship was overl oaded at her departure, with an extra weight of 370 T, and that she arrived at the port with ballast, which made her trim aft. Both the ballast water fo rmerly carried and the extra weight on board made the ship leave port overlo aded and she did not reach the minimum stability criteria established by the IMO. These studies showed the deficiency of stability as the main reason fo r the loss of the ship.The studies concluded that the ship did not have enough reserve of stability to confront a cruise and therefore could not recover from a small heel, whi ch made her heel over completely until shesunk.(1)It was concluded that the main reason for the loss of the ship is____d__ .A.Excessive free surface C.Sufficient freeboardB.Excessive shear force D.Un-proper stability(2)The general cargo ship sank in front of the Catalonia Coast __c____.A.before her reaching the port C.Soon after leaving the portB.during her transit to the port D.right after entering the port(3)The port authorities stated that the ship arrived at the port __b____.A.with cargo and made her trim by the head C.with ballast on even keelB.without cargo and trimmed by the stern D.with ballast and trimmed forward(4)When the accident happened, the weather was ___d___.A.boisterousB.severeC.not so goodD.favorite11 【单选】 A medical examiner should be satisfied that the candidate has abi lity to __A____ as to emergency duties on board.A.don lifejacket or immersion suit C.correct chartsB.operate the windlass D.handle cargo12 【单选】 Variation is defined as the angle ___A___.A.between the direction of true (geographic) north and the direction of the meridian between the magnetic poles.B.between the magnetic north and vessel's courseC.between the vessel's heading and the magnetic northD.between the compass north and the magnetic north13 【单选】 A vessel is equipped with a single right-handed screw. With rudde r amidships and calm wind, the vessel will most likely back ___B___.A.straight astern C.to starboardB.to port D.in no particular direction14 【单选】 The uppermost deck on a ship must be___B___.A.forecastle deck C.bulkhead deckB.weather deck D.tween deck【关联题】 The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a space-based global naviga tion satellite system that provides location and time information in all wea ther, anywhere on or near the Earth, where there is an unobstructed line of sight to four or more GPS satellites. The GPS program provides critical capa bilities to military, civil and commercial users around the world. In additi on, GPS is the backbone for modernizing the global air traffic system.The Automatic Identification System (AIS) is an automated tracking system us ed on ships and byVessel Traffic Service (VTS) for identifying and locating vessels by electro nically exchanging data with other nearby ships and VTS stations. AIS information supplements marine radar, which continues to be the primary method of collision avoidance for water transport. Information provided by AIS equipme nt, such as unique identification, position, course, and speed, can be displ ayed on a screen or an ECDIS.An Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) is a computer-bas ed navigation information system that complies with International Maritime O rganization regulations and can be used as an alternative to paper nautical charts. An ECDIS system displays the information from electronic navigationa l charts (ENC) and integrates position information from the Global Positioni ng System and other navigational sensors, such as radar and AIS. It may also display additional navigation-related information, such as Sailing Directio ns and fathometer.(1)Which is not the information source of ECDIS system?DA.electronic navigational charts C.Sailing DirectionsB.Global Positioning System D.Vessel Traffic Service(2)Which equipment is the most important method of collision avoidance at se a?AA.RADARB.GPSC.VTSD.ECDIS(3)Which of following is not true?AA.Global Positioning System (GPS) is a land-based global navigation satellit e system.B.GPS can provide position and time information in all weatherC.GPS program can be used by military, civil and commercial usersD.GPS also is the backbone for modernizing the global air traffic system(4)______ will display some information, such as ship's position, course and speed.DA.APARB.GPSC.VTSD.ECDIS15【单选】 An isotherm is ___D___.A.a line on a weather map connecting equal points of both temperature and pr essureB.an instrument that measures the climatological effects of temperatureC.a line connecting points of equal barometric pressure on a weather mapD.a line connecting points of equal temperature on a weather map16 【单选】 MAINLY GOOD BECOMING MODERATE．This forecast probably refers to _ __A___ in a certain area．A.visibilityB.windsC.seasD.fog17【单选】 All echo-sounders can measure the ___b___.A.actual depth of waterB.actual depth of water below keelC.average depth from waterline to hard bottomD.average depth of water to soft bottom18 【单选】 A light is ______a______ from ChangshanZui, the SE extremity of t he island.A.exhibitedB.establishedC.constructedD.built19 【单选】 ___d___ is not contained in the NM Weekly.A.Amendments to Admiralty Sailing DirectionsB.Amendments to Admiralty List of Lights and Fog SignalsC.Amendments to Admiralty List of Radio SignalsD.Supplement to Guide to Port Entry20【单选】 Chart legends which indicate a conspicuous landmark are printed in __a____.A.capital letters C.boldface printB.italics D.underlined letters21【单选】 When you navigate outside special area, which of the following gar bage is always prohibited to be disposed into the sea.①food wastes②dunnage ③synthetic ropescA.①B.②C.③D.②③22 【单选】 You are about to cross a narrow channel when you see an approachi ng vessel that can only be navigated safely within the channel. You should _ _c____.A.cross the channel as you are the stand-on vesselB.cross only if the vessel in the channel is approaching on your port sideC.not cross the channel if you might impede the other vesselD.sound the danger signal23 【单选】 A vessel which detects __a____ the presence of another vessel sha ll determine if a close-quarters situation is developing and /or risk of col lision exits.A.by radar alone C.by systematic observationB.by long-range scanning D.by all available means24 【单选】A petroleum liquid has a flashpoint of 85℃．This liquid is in IM DG Code classed as a(n) ___A___.A.flammable liquid C.inflammable liquidB.nonflammable liquid D.incombustible liquid25 【单选】 Reserve buoyancy is the ___b___.A.unoccupied space below the waterlineB.volume of intact space above the waterlineC.excess of the buoyant force over the gravity forceD.difference in the buoyant force in salt and fresh waters26【单选】 The VDR system is designed to operate ___a___ once it is set up co rrectly. There is no user interaction.A.automaticallyB.accuratelyC.promptlyD.conspicuously27【单选】 We took usual steps：sounding the depth，reversing and stopping en gine，paying outanchor and 60 fathoms of chain cable in the depth of 12 fathoms．The operatio n above is ___c___.A.berthingB.searchingC.anchoringD.mooring28 【单选】 __b____ directly affect the fitness and ability of a seafarer to perform watchkeeping duties.A.Smoking C.FruitB.Drug and alcohol abuse D.Vegetables29【单选】 The Safety of Life at Sea Convention was developed by the ____c__.A.IMDG conferenceB.American Bureau of ShippingC.International Maritime OrganizationD.American Institute of Maritime Shipping30 【单选】 The overall set in Malacca strait is to the NW, but from May to S eptember there is a tendency for SE sets to prevail in some N and central pa rts. In this sentence, "set" refers to __b____.A.the direction of traffic flow C.the direction of monsoonB.the direction of current D.the direction of wind31【单选】 In terms of vessel manning，a watch is the ___a___.A.direct performance of deck or engine operations in a scheduled and fixed r otationB.performance of lookout dutiesC.performance of maintenance workD.direct performance of cargo loading and discharge operations32【单选】 A sea breeze is a wind __b____.A.that blows towards the sea at nightB.that blows towards an island during the dayC.caused by cold air descending a coastal inclineD.caused by the distant approach of a hurricane33【单选】 When shall the stand-on vessel change course and speed? cA.The stand-on vessel may change course and speed at any time as it has the right-of-wayB.After the give-way vessel sounds one blast in a crossing situationC.When action by the give-way vessel alone cannot prevent collisionD.When the two vessels become less than half a mile apart34【单选】 You are standing the wheelwatch on entering port and the Master gi ves you a rudder command which conflicts with a rudder command from the Pilo t. What should you do? aA.Obey the Master'sB.Obey the Pilot'sC.Bring the rudder to a position midway between the two conflicting ordersD.Ask the Pilot if he relinquishes control35【单选】 The dew point temperature is ___D___.A.always higher than the air temperatureB.always lower than the air temperatureC.equal to the difference between the wet and dry bulb temperaturesD.the temperature at which the air is saturated with water vapor36 【单选】 Furnishings for recreational facilities should ___a___include a b ookcase and facilities for reading, writing and, where practicable, games.A.as a minimumB.as a maximumC.as a ruleD.as a result37 【单选】 Some of these shoals have been disproved and are not charted．Nev ertheless mariners should ____b__ with particular caution in this area．A.exceedB.proceedC.moveD.remove38【单选】 _____d__ on board ship need not be reported and analysed according to the ISM Code.A.Non-conformities C.Hazardous occurrencesB.Accidents D.Daily life of crew【关联题】 With respect to requirements for hospital accommodation, ships car rying 15 or more seafarers and engaged in a voyage of more than three days' duration shall provide separate hospital accommodation to be used exclusivel y for medical purposes; the competent authority may relax this requirement f or ships engaged in coastal trade; in approving on-board hospital accommodat ion, the competent authority shall ensure that the accommodation will, in al l weathers, be easy of access, provide comfortable housing for the occupants and be conducive to their receiving prompt and proper attention.(1)The hospital accommodation can be used when___D___.A.when no cabin available C.local pilot use onlyB.ship owner use only D.for patient only(2)the word "exclusively" in this passage can be replaced by___a___.A.speciallyB.excludedC.includedD.made public(3)For coastal trade vessels, the standard for carry hospital accommodation can be___C___.A.same as ocean going vessel C.lower than ocean going vesselB.high than ocean going vessel D.decided by ship master(4)Which one is not the requirement for hospital accommodation___d___.A.for medical purposes only fortable housingB.convenient to reach D.sufficient decorated39 【单选】 Instructions for on-board maintenance of each life-saving applian ce shall not include __b____.A.a checklist for use when carrying out the inspectionsB.list of crew membersC.maintenance and repair instructionsD.schedule of periodic maintenance40【单选】 The company should establish and maintain procedures to control al l documents and date which are relevant to __d____.A.ISMB.SOLASC.DOCD.SMS41 【单选】 Any action taken to avoid collision shall，if the circumstances of the case admit，___c___.A.be positiveB.be positive and made in ample timeC.be positive，made in ample time and with due regard to the observance of go od seamanshipD.be positive，made in ample time，with due regard to the observance of good seamanship and avoiding complying with local regulations42 【单选】 _____b_________ is not ordinarily applied to passenger or to comb ination passenger and freight ships.A.displacement tonnage C.registered tonnageB.deadweight tonnage D.gross tonnage43【单选】 Monsoons are characterized by __c____.A.light，variable winds with little or no humidityB.strong，gusty winds that blow from the same general direction all yearC.steady winds that reverse direction semiannuallyD.strong，cyclonic winds that change direction to conform to the passage of a n extreme low pressure system44 【单选】 A ship's main emergency fire system consists of a specific number of _____b_______ located at strategic positions across the ship.A.fire axes C.fire hydrantsB.portable extinguishers D.CO2 gas45【单选】 Each member shall require the posting of a table with the shipboar d working arrangements __a____.A.in an easily accessible place C.in the engine roomB.on the bridge D.in cabins46【单选】 Any vessel _c_____ any other shall keep out of the way of the vess el ______.A.overtaking／overtaken C.overtaking／being overtakenB.being overtake／being overtaken D.being overtaking／overtaken47【单选】 Cloud formations are minimal when the __a____.A.surface temperature and temperature aloft are equalB.surface temperature and temperature aloft differ greatlyC.barometric pressure is very lowD.relative humidity is very high48【单选】 Which aid is NOT marked on a chart with a magenta circle? aA.Aero light C.Radar transponder beaconB.Radar station D.Radiobeacon49 【单选】 Which of the following shall not the officer in charge of the nav igational watch do? __b____A.Continue to be responsible for the safe navigation of the ship.B.Leave the bridge.C.Keep the watch on the bridge.e any available navigational aids necessary to ensure that the ship foll ows the planned course.50【单选】 In the Southern Hemisphere winds in a low pressure system rotate i n a ___a___.A.clockwise direction C.northerly directionB.northeasterly direction D.counterclockwise direction51 【单选】 __b____ means the day and month of each year that corresponds to the date of expiry of the relevant document or certificate.A.Date C.PeriodB.Anniversary date D.Inspecting date52 【单选】 __b______ is any cargoes that are transported in a loose form wit hout any packaging in large quantities.A.General cargoB.Bulk cargoC.ContainerD.Awkward cargo53【单选】 Electronic Chart Display and Information System can assist the mar iner in __a___.A.voyage planB.Stability calculateC.calculate ETAD.monitor strength54【单选】 With respect to automatic identification system(AIS), which inform ation is required to be broadcast every 1 to 10 seconds? bA.Call sign and IMO number C.MMSI number and call signB.Course over ground and speed D.Route Plan and navigational status55【单选】 __d____ will be paid by shipowners after tallyman doing the tally work．A.Cargo-handling expenses C.Cargo-tallying duesB.Tally money D.Tally fees56【单选】 A hurricane moving northeast out of the Gulf passes west of your p osition. You could expect all of the following EXCEPT __D____.A.higher than normal swellsB.high windsC.winds veering from south，through west，to northwestD.light showers57【单选】 What is the meaning of the term tare weight? cA.Half weight of a container C.Weight of a containerB.Total weight of a container and contents D.Weight of the contents of a con tainer58【单选】 Weather observations provided by each weather station include all of the following except __c____.A.temperatureB.visibilityC.predicted weather for the next twelve hoursD.barometric pressure and change in the last three hours59 【单选】 Fog is likely to occur when there is little difference between the dew point and the ___B___.A.relative humidity C.barometric pressureB.air temperature D.absolute humidity60【单选】 Manoeuvring information can not be obtained from___D_____.A.construction plans C.calculation estimatesB.sea trials D.SMS procedure file61【单选】 Traffic separation schemes shall be ___A__by the Organization for the purpose of these Rules.A.adoptedB.adaptedC.adoredD.adorned62【单选】 From _b_____ the information concerning the tons per centimeter im mersion of a vessel shall be usually found．A.Variation curve C.Table of AzimuthB.Dead weight scale D.Freeboard assignment63【单选】 According to the relevant regulation, lifeboat should be powered b y_______a______.A.inboard diesel engine C.outboard gasoline engineB.outboard diesel engine D.Inboard gasoline engine64【单选】 On the approach of a warm front the barometric pressure usually __ a____.A.fallsB.risesC.is steadyD.is unreliable65【单选】 __b____ is used to moor the ship to the seabed to keep it stationa ry.A.The bulbous bow C.The bow thrusterB.The anchor D.The propeller66 【单选】 In mid-ocean，the characteristics of a wave are determined by thr ee factors. What is NOT one of these factors? AA.Effect of the moon's gravity C.Wind velocityB.Fetch D.Length of time a wind has been blowing67【单选】 Attention is called to the fact that in many cases pipelines are n ot ___B___ and charted depths may be decreased by up to 2 meters．A.concealedB.buriedC.existedD.built68 【单选】 In summer, monsoon over the South China Sea blows from ___b___.A.northeastB.southwestC.southeastD.northwest69 【单选】 What is it called when it is possible to ignite the vapour above the oil? CA.Flash pointB.Boiling pointC.Ignition pointD.Pour point70【单选】 According to the SOLAS requirement, how many activation point in n eeded for the Ship Security Alert System? bA.oneB.twoC.threeD.two or more71【单选】 How would the exhaust of a properly operating diesel engine appear?dA.Light blue haze C.Light gray hazeB.Light brown haze D.Perfectly clear72【单选】 Full details of all lights and fog signals are shown on ___a___.rge scale chart C.ocean chartB.small scale chart D.routing chart73【单选】 An electronic chart system meeting IMO specifications for complyin g with chart carrying requirements is an______d_________.A.E_NavigationB.Integrated Bridge SystemC.Electronic Chart SystemD.Electronic Chart Display and Information System74 【单选】 Most Navigation System equipment is ____a_____from the bridge, a unique location that allows for a centralized, safe and efficient management of ship navigation.A.accessibleB.restrictedC.deterredD.far away75【单选】 For working details ___b___ Admiralty list of Radio Signal．A.referB.seeC.watchD.look76【单选】 When a feature whose characteristics or descriptions remain unchan ged is to be shifted to small distance(s), __a____ command is used on a char t.A.MOVEB.DELETEC.AMENDD.SUBSTITUTE。