OIC DECK

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY
STCW OFFICE

GUIDE QUESTIONNAIRES
for seafarers
The Annual Publication of Database of Questionnaires is mandated in Republic Act
10635 or the Act Establishing the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) as the Single
Maritime Administration Responsible for the Implementation and Enforcement of
the 1978 International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and
Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended and International Agreements or
Covenants related thereto and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.

These sample questions have been reviewed and validated by our respective Board
of Examiners which may serve as a guide for the review of aspiring Marine Deck and
Engineering Officers, towards the successful completion of the Theoretical
Examination.

The following sample questions do not reflect the actual set of database of questions
given during the theoretical examination. Examinees are encouraged to study the
contained sample questions and probable answers as they are intended to give an
indication of the format and difficulty level of the theoretical examination.

You may access these guide questionnaires with your smart gadgets anywhere and
anytime at your convenience. Please consider the environment before printing.

Thank you.

A Publication of the MARINA STCW Office

 OIC - NW: COMPETENCE 5 - Respond to Emergencies
No Question Choice A Choice B Choice C Choice D

A continuous sounding of a fog whistle by a vessel indicates that a in distress requesting the draw anchored without engines and
vessel is: span bridge to be drifting
1 opened

A crew member has just fallen overboard off your port beam. Immediately put the Immediately put the Immediately put the Immediately put the
Which of the following actions should you take? rudder over hard left rudder over hard right rudder over hard left engines astern
2

A helicopter making a round trip from a helideck with refueling 45 minutes 1 hour and 15 minutes 1 hour and 30 minutes 2 hours
capabilities to an unmanned platform will take 45 minutes each
3 way. The helicopter should be carrying enough fuel to last:

A man was sighted as he fell overboard. After completing a Expanding circle Sector search Scharnow Racetrack
Williamson turn, the man is not sighted. What type of search should
4 be conducted?

A period during a SAR incident when SAR facilities return to their Conclusion stage Awareness stage Stand by Stage Finishing Stage
regular location and prepare for another mission.
5

A person has fallen overboard and is being picked up with a rescue an approach to leeward an approach to the most direct an approach across the
boat. If the person appears in danger of drowning, the rescue boat windward approach wind
6 should be maneuvered to make:

A person has just fallen overboard off your starboard side. Which Immediately put the Immediately put the Immediately put the Wait until the stern is
action should you take? rudder over hard rudder over hard port engines astern well clear of the man
7 starboard and then put the rudder
over hard port
 A person who observes an individual fall overboard from a vessel immediately jump into call for help and keep run to the radio room to go to the control room
should: the water to assist the the individual in sight send an emergency for the distress flares
8 individual message

A purpose-built helicopter landing area located on a ship including Helideck Helicopter winching area Helipad Helicopter facility
all structure, fire-fighting appliances and other equipment necessary
9 for the safe operation of helicopters.

A rescue helicopter hoist area would preferably have a minimum 50 feet of clear deck 6 feet of clear deck 10 feet of clear deck 25 feet of clear deck
radius of at least:
10

A SART must, when the vessel sinks: be taken by the crew to automatically released should be left sinking should be far from the
the rescue-boat and and then automatically with the ship person to prevent
11 turned on manually activated radiation illness

A seaman is reported missing in the morning and was last seen after Williamson Turn Racetrack Scharnow turn Anderson turn
coming off the mid-watch. Which type of turn would you use to
12 return to the track-line steamed during the night?

A situation has occurred where it becomes necessary for you to be Shift weight to the stern Throw excess weight Shift weight to the bow Shift weight to the
towed. What action should be taken to prevent your vessel from overboard center of the boat
13 yawing?

at a high rate of speed under oars against the wind with the wind

A survival craft being used to pick up a person who has fallen

14
overboard from a vessel should approach the person:
 A vessel is flying the signal "BJ-1" from her starboard halyard. The an aircraft is ditched in the aircraft is still afloat there is no danger of an aircraft is circling
signal means "________". position indicated explosion over an accident
15

A vessel is steaming near the coast of West Africa when it was ditching stranding grounding beaching
accidentally grounded due to an error navigation. This is known as:
16

After abandoning ship which action should be taken IMMEDIATELY Open equipment pack Issue anti-seasickness Get clear of the ship Dry the liferaft floor and
upon entering a liferaft? medicine inflate
17

After an explosion, when should repair of machinery and services be After control of fire, Before control of After ensuring that the Before ensuring that all
accomplished? flooding and structural flooding, fire and rescue ship is upright crew members are
18 repairs of entrapped crew accounted for and safe
members

After grounding, extent of the damage to the ship can be Sounding of all Taking sounding around by checking the loadline by checking the summer
determined by which of the following? compartments the ship line
19

After start of man-over-board maneuver, whom shall be informed? Engine Room Chief Officer Ratings on watch Duty Officer on deck

20

Among the listed, which one is NOT a way to signal distress? Green star shells Flames from the vessel Continuous sounding of A flag over a ball
a whistle
21
 AMVER is a system which provides: satellite navigational information weather information position reporting
communications service
22

An "on-load" release system on a survival craft means the cable can only when the load is only when there is a only when activated by at any time
be released: taken off the cable load on the cable the controls at the
23 lowering station

An alarm signal consisting of seven short blasts followed by one long Go to your lifeboat go to your fire station Go to lifeboat station go to fire station and
blast is sounded by the ship's whistle and the alarm bells. What will station (muster station) and lower down the directly wear the fire
24 you do? boat mans outfit

Any crew member on board ship not assigned to emergency teams bring extra provisions generally assist the bring extra blankets always assist the master
would prepare survival craft, render first aid and assistance, emergency parties as what he orders
25 assemble passengers if applicable and: directed

As a safety precaution, to rescue an unconscious victim from an not move the victim put a cartridge type OBA remove victim as quickly test tank atmosphere
enclosed space, you should: until extent of injuries is (oxygen breathing as possible with explosimeter
26 determined apparatus) on victim

Attempts to sever the towing hawser are unsuccessful. Which Slip the towline and Pull the towing hawser Throw a preventer Use a chain as a double
action should now be taken? allow it to run off the to tighten. under the towing to the towline to
27 drum. hawser and engage it. prevent it from
breaking.

Cargo vessels being navigated, and fitted with emergency lighting a month in each week in every 6 months in every 12 months
and power systems, shall have their emergency systems tested at
28 least once:
 Dual electro-hydraulic steering units usually operate: with both pumps on line with one pump on with the follow-up gear only when the rudder is
at the same time standby disconnected moved amidships
29

During a helicopter evacuation, the helicopter lowers its winch wire all of the mentioned secure it to a strong secure it with the ship secure it along the
to the deck. Which of the following should NOT be done with the actions point on deck winch railings
30 winch wire?

During a helicopter evacuation, the helicopter lowers its winch wire all of the choices secure it to a strong touch the wire with bare secure it to the deck
to the deck. Which of the listed should NOT be done with the winch point on deck hands with a weak link
31 wire?

During a rescue operation, what should be taken onboard the VHF or W-T Blankets Food Water
Lifeboat or MOB?
32

During a rescue operations, a helicopter uses a special device for double lift method combined lift method multiple lift method combo-lift method
hoisting or lowering persons with rescue sling and a seating belt
33 from the water or deck. This method is called:

During beaching operation, the approach should preferably be made right angle oblique angle with the Acute Angle in the transverse angle with
at slow speed and at what angle to the beach? starboard side onshore portside onshore the starboard side
34 onshore

During the towing of a survival craft, a lookout should be on station release the towline in an help the helmsman steer look for food and water check the water level in
to: emergency the bilge
35
 Fire protection regulations for towing vessels require that all crew The Officer in Charge, The Master, or person in The vessel's owner or The company's port
members participate in drills and receive instruction at least once a Marine Inspection charge of the vessel manager captain or port engineer
36 month. Who is responsible for ensuring that this takes place?

Following a collision or accident, the Master of each vessel involved if he can do so without if he can do so without if he can do so without without regard to any
must render assistance to persons affected by the collision or any risk to his vessel undue delay serious danger to his danger to his vessel
37 accident: vessel or to individuals
on board

How often does a coast radio station that regularly broadcasts As often as is deemed No less often than every Only on an as-needed Once per 24-hour period
traffic lists transmit the list? necessary to effect four hours basis
38 delivery

IAMSAR defines this as "Communications necessary for the co- Search and rescue co- Search and rescue Search and rescue Search and Rescue
ordination of facilities participating in a search and rescue ordinating mission co-coordinator corporation Communication
39 operation". communications communication Corporation

IAMSAR defines this as "Communications necessary for the co- Search and rescue Search and rescue co- Search and rescue data Search and rescue point
ordination of facilities participating in a search and rescue mission co-coordinator ordinating provider (SDP) of contact (SPOC)
40 operation". communications

IAMSAR defines this as any facility intended to serve as an Alerting Post Awareness stage Alert Phase Digital selective calling
intermediary between a person reporting an emergency and a (DSC)
41 rescue co-ordination centre or rescue sub-centre.

If a crewmember has fallen overboard during the hours of darkness You will be in a You will have enough The turn provides the The turn enables you to
and you immediately execute a Williamson turn, what is the primary reciprocal course and time to maneuver to maximum coverage of reverse course in the
42 advantage of this maneuver under these circumstance exams? nearly on the track line close in on the man for the area to be searched shortest possible time
run during the night rescue
 If one hydraulic pump of an electro-hydraulic steering unit fails, the trick wheel accumulator standby pump telemotor
vessel's steering can initially be maintained by activating which of
43 the following units?

If the ship's bow has penetrated the side of the other ship in a stay in place in order to lower lifeboat in the communicate with the come astern in order to
collision it would be safe to: plug the hole on the water other vessel get clear of the other
44 other vessel vessel to avoid further
damage

If you are forced to abandon ship in a liferaft, your course of action remain in the immediate head for the nearest head for the closest sea- let the persons in the
should be to: vicinity land lanes boat vote on what to do
45

If you must abandon in a very rough weather in a rigid survival craft, One to three feet before Only when waterborne Immediately upon Upon Master order
when should you remove the safety pin and pull hook release? first wave contact launching
46

If you must enter water on which there is an oil fire, you should: protect your life enter the water on the keep both hands in front wear very light clothing
preserver by holding it windward side of the of your face to break the
47 above your head vessel water surface when
diving head first

If you see an individual fall overboard, you should: throw him/her a life hail "man overboard" pass the word to the All of the above
buoy bridge
48

If your ship is in collision and the ships are locked together, which of Go full astern to release Transmit distress or Sound tanks and assess Prepare survival craft for
the following should NOT ALWAYS be done? the ships urgency signal damage abandon ship
49
 If your ship is in collision in the waters of a foreign nation, which of Enter a witnessed Inform the other vessel Go as soon as possible Render assistance to the
the following is NOT a legal responsibility for the Master? statement in the official of the name of your ship to the nearest other ship, if practicable
50 log book and other details appropriate port to
report to the Authorities

If your ship is in collision in the waters of a foreign nations, which of Go as soon as possible Inform the other vessel Enter a witnessed Render assistance to the
the following is NOT a legal responsibility for the MASTER? to the nearest of the name of your ship statement in the official other ship, if practicable
51 appropriate port to and other details log book
report to the authorities

If your vessel is aground at the bow, it would be preferable that any bow mid-section stern All of the above
weight removals be made from the:
52

If, during helicopter refueling operations, fuel is spilled on clothing, see the medic spray himself with foam complete his task and remove the clothing and
the person should first: immediately or CO2 then see the medic wash
53

If, for any reason, it is necessary to abandon ship while far out at separate from each get away from the area immediately head for remain together in the
sea, it is important that the crew members should: other as this will because sharks will be the nearest land area because rescuers
54 increase the chances of attracted to the vessel will start searching at
being rescued the vessel's last known
position

Immediately after abandoning a vessel, lookouts should be posted survivors in the water food and water land bad weather
aboard liferafts to look for:
55

In IAMSAR a general term used to describe documents which exist Search and rescue plan Probability map Marine environment Radio Communication
at all levels of the national and international search and rescue plan plan
56 structure to describe goals, arrangements, and procedures which
support the provision of search and rescue services.
 In IAMSAR a general term used to describe documents which exist Probability map Search and rescue plan Search and rescue case Optimal search plan
at all levels of the national and international search and rescue
57 structure to describe goals, arrangements, and procedures which
support the provision of search and rescue services.

In the event of a collision, after the impact, which of the following hoist the three red lights transmit MAYDAY or swing out lifeboats, close all watertight
should NOT be done? in a vertical line, one PA_PAN signals, even if ensure that no doors
58 above the other not in distress premature
abandonment takes
place and prepare life
rafts
In the event of collision in calm weather, the colliding ship should to allow coast guards to to allow another ship to allow crew members the colliding ship must
generally remain embedded: assess who is to blame time to asses the and passengers to pull out immediately
59 on the collision damage or prepare to transfer from the holed
abandon ship vessel to the colliding
vessel

In the event of loss of rudder, what appropriate action should be a jury may be achieved execute a Williamson use the emergency abandon ship
done? by providing a drag on turn steering wheel (trick
60 each side of the ship wheel)

The abbreviation HEL-H of helicopter radius of action for rescue 200 nm and capacity for 100 nm and capacity for 500 nm and capacity for 150 nm and capacity for
purposes. What are the radius and evacuating capacity of the evacuating more then evacuating more than 10 evacuating more than 25 evacuating more than 12
61 helicopter? 15 persons persons persons persons

The intentional grounding of a vessel as a result of a heavy weather Beaching grounding submerging filling
damage, collision or other accidents, where water is being taken in
62 so rapidly that the pumps are unable to cope up with it is called:

The shipboard general alarm system must receive its main source of a storage battery the emergency an auxiliary generator the ship's service
power from which of the following? generator generator
63
 This emergency team may be needed to provide support by carrying if all efforts to save the reserve team support control team control team
additional equipment to the fist team, to provide stretcher bearers vessel prove to be
64 and to relieve injured or tire men. unsuccessful

This system divides the crew into teams which should be trained in back-up team emergency maneuver emergency segregation emergency gear system
their various functions so that when an emergency occurs, the system system
65 whole crew swings into actions.

This team deals with the emergency at source. On arriving at the emergency team system control team reserve team back-up team
scene of the incident, the team takes the necessary corrective
66 action and informs the control team of the situation. The Chief
Officer is in charge of deck Emergencies. But if the incident occurs
in the engine room, the Second Engineer leads the team.

Upon colliding with another vessel in calm weather, the engines put the engines astern sound general alarm close watertight doors inform the crew of the
should be stopped. Which of the following would NOT immediately situation
67 be done?

Upon stranding, the engines should be stopped. It should be put it may stir up sands that it may damage the it may damage the it may make
astern if the tide is falling to see if the engines will immediately re- may block condensers rudder propeller tremendous vibrations
68 float. However, under no circumstances will be engines be put
astern for a long period. Why?

What a rescue person use if he has to jump into the water in order survival suit and lifeline survival suit lifejacket lifeline
to assist a survivor?
69

What action should the engineers take when your vessel is Stop main engine and Check tank sounding to Standby engine for any Change over to do
underway in a channel and all of a sudden the vessel runs a ground? engage turning gear determine damages order from the bridge supply
70
 What course should the ship steer during helicopter evacuation of as instructed by the With the wind astern so as instructed by the as instructed by the man
an injured man? helicopter pilot that the effect of the captain who secure the casualty
71 wind is reduced as much
as possible

What is NOT correct while the vessel is dealing with emergencies in Report the accident to Engine stopped Watertight doors closed Lights / shapes exhibited
stranding? the Charterers
72

What is the possible damaged of a vessel aground listing to Starboard tank / ballast Center tank is breached Due to the wind blowing Normal causes for she is
starboard side? is breached and taking in and taking in water from portside grounded
73 water

You are approaching a distressed which is on fire in order to remove To windward of the To leeward of the direct course to the any of these options
survivors. Your approach should be: distressed vessel distressed vessel vessel
74

You are approaching a port when you see three lights in a vertical A vessel may proceed You may proceed with Port closed port open
line. The upper and lower are green and the middle white. What only when it has caution
75 does this mean? received specific orders
to do so

You are trying to rescue survivors from a wrecked vessel on fire. You to leeward of the to windward of the direct course to the any of these options
should approach: wrecked vessel wrecked vessel vessel
76

Your vessel is heading 040 T and the wind direction is 090 T. Your Immediately put the Immediately put the commence Williamson commence u-turn
speed is about 14 knots, when a crew fell overboard on the rudder over hard engines astern turn
77 windward side. Which action should you take? starboard