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SETS 6000 DM5 – Manoeuvre and Handle a Ship

SETS Deck Management 19 questions

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  1. Question 1

    You are sailing in shallow water, with 15 % underkeel clearance. How will your stopping distance and turning circle change compared with deep water?
    • Stopping distance shorter & turning circle smaller.
    • Stopping distance longer & turning circle larger.
    • Stopping distance & turning circle will remain the same.
    • Stopping distance same & turning circle larger.

  2. Question 2

    When manoeuvring, when will you notice the effect of shallow water?
    • When your underkeel clearance is 15 % or less.
    • When your underkeel clearance is 10 % or less.
    • When your underkeel clearance is 50 % or less.
    • When your underkeel clearance is 75 % or less.

  3. Question 3

    You are on a VLCC and are approaching shallow water with an underkeel clearance of 15 %. What speed should you have when entering the shallow water and when should you slow down?
    • Maintain normal sea-speed, no need to slow down.
    • Reduce to slow or less in due time before entering.
    • About 10 knots, slow down 15 minutes before entering.
    • About 6-7 knots, slow down 30 minutes before entering.

  4. Question 4

    What shape of hull does a course stable ship usually have?
    • A long, slim hull.
    • A short, slim hull.
    • A long, wide hull.
    • A short, wide hull.

  5. Question 5

    When connecting a tug, what speed do you think is the best for your vessel to maintain during this operation?
    • Stop the vessel completely before connecting.
    • The speed should be more than 7 knots.
    • A tug may be connected at any convenient speed.
    • The speed should be less than 5 knots, normally 3-5 knots.

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About this SETS test

SETS 6000 DM5 – Manoeuvre and Handle a Ship is a SETS test for the Deck department at Management level with 19 questions and verified answers. Common topics include: shallow water, full ahead, lift force, rudder hard, engine, turn, deep, degrees.

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