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CES Deck Management Bulk Carrier 221 questions

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  1. Question 1

    Code: RUIG When starting up an aerobic type sewage unit for the first time, of after manual cleaning, how should the bacterial process be initiated?
    • By adding an activating agent to the inflowing sewage.
    • By bypassing the grey water inflow and operating only with black water.
    • By shutting off the air flow.
    • By filling the unit with sewage and bubbling air through it for 48 hours prior to starting the discharge pump.

  2. Question 2

    Code: WSXS What does the term "stoichiometric mixture" mean when used in relation to combustion of hydrocarbon fuels?
    • An ideal mixture of fuel and air in which all of the fuel and oxygen in the mixture are consumed during combustion.
    • A ideal mixture of fuel and air in which all of the fuel in the mixture is consumed during combustion.
    • An ideal mixture of fuel and air in which all of the fuel in the mixture is consumed during combustion with a minimum excess air.
    • An ideal mixture of fuel and air in which all of the oxygen in the air in the mixture is consumed during combustion.

  3. Question 3

    Code: UFVT How long after starting a refrigeration compressor should the oil separator return valve be opened?
    • It should be opened one minute after start up.
    • It should be opened only when the crankcase oil level is low.
    • It should be opened once the oil separator unit has warmed up.
    • It should be opened before start up.

  4. Question 4

    Code: EFRC Telephones are being used to communicate between personnel onboard and ashore during a bunkering operation. What instruction would you give to ship personnel regarding action to take in the event of failure of the telephone communication during the operation?
    • Use a crewmember as a messenger between personnel involved in the operation.
    • Call the electrician, and get him to repair the telephone while the bunkering operation continues.
    • Slow down the bunkering rate until alternative reliable communications are established.
    • Stop the bunkering until alternative reliable communications are established.

  5. Question 5

    Code: FCHU Consider a vessel with a 6 cylinder main diesel engine operating with one cylinder out of operation. What would you expect to be the approximate maximum reduced engine load to allow safe emergency operation in this condition?
    • Approximately 50 % of MCR.
    • Approximately 70 % of MCR.
    • Approximately 30 % of MCR.
    • Approximately 90 % of MCR.

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About this CES test

Bulk Carrier is a CES test for the Deck department at Management level with 221 questions and verified answers. Common topics include: diesel engine, bulk carrier, slow down, minimise risk, vapour-compression refrigeration, circuit consists, calculate equivalent, bridge lookout.

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