Skip to content
MaritimeTest
Log in

SETS 6000 Ship Manoeuvering and Handling

SETS Deck Management 55 questions

First 5 of 55 questions — with answers

The correct answer is marked. Unlock the rest to study the whole test, online or offline.

  1. Question 1

    In which direction will the bow of a vessel move, with a single fixed pitch right-handed propeller which is turning astern?
    • To port.
    • To starboard.
    • Forwards.
    • Backwards.

  2. Question 2

    Over what length of time should a diesel powered vessel be slowed down from full sea-speed to manoeuvring speed?
    • 10 minutes.
    • 20 minutes.
    • 1 hour.
    • 4 hours.

  3. Question 3

    Overshoot is an expression used when talking about a ship's steering ability. What does this mean?
    • It is the way a ship turns when the helm is put to the hard over position.
    • It is the way a ship continues to turn after counter-rudder is applied.
    • It is the way a ship continues to turn when the helm is put amidship.
    • It is the way a ship responds when moving the helm from hard to port to hard to starboard.

  4. Question 4

    Your ship is making sternway of about 1.5 knots, with rudder hard to starboard. Will this rudder position have any effect on the ship's behaviour? Choose the most complete answer.
    • Yes, it will give the stern a lift force to port.
    • No, the ship will go straight astern.
    • No, the rudder will have no effect when the ship is making sternway. It should be in amidships position when going astern.
    • Yes, it will give the stern a lift force to starboard.

  5. Question 5

    A ship turns around a point called the «pivot point». What is the position of this point when the ship is stopped in the water?
    • At the ship's centre of gravity.
    • Near the ship's stern.
    • Outside of the ship's centre line.
    • Near the ship's bow.

Preview — 5 of 55 questions

You are seeing the first 5 questions with answers. Unlock the remaining 50 to study the whole test — online or offline.

About this SETS test

SETS 6000 Ship Manoeuvering and Handling is a SETS test for the Deck department at Management level with 55 questions and verified answers. Common topics include: shallow water, full ahead, rudder hard, lift force, pivot point, underkeel clearance, turn, engine.

You can practise the free questions online — one at a time, with the correct answer — or unlock the whole test and download it to study offline, without internet.

Related SETS tests