2004年第3期海船船员适任证书全国统考试题（总第35期）航海英语试卷代号：902一.单项选择题1. ______ is one of four uprights comprising a cell in a containership into which a container fits exactly. These uprights hold the container in position.A. stanchionB. shoreC. cellular double-bottomD. Ceil guide2. The purpose of cant frames in steel vessels is ______.A. To support the overhang of the sternB. To strengthen the plating against the pounding of the SeaC. To add strength to the deck beams which support the weather deckD. To support the plating of a cylindrical tank3. Which of the following is more important in determining the amount of free surface that will be produced？A. The breadth of the tankB. The length of the tankC. The amount of liquid in the tankD. The position of the tank in relation to the center line of the vessel4. Which data is NOT painted on the bow of a lifeboat?A. Number of persons allowedB. Name of the vesselC. Weight of the boatD. Home port5. The normal tendency for a loaded tanker is to ______.A. hogB. sagC. have a permanent listD. be very tender6. The control lever for the mechanical disengaging apparatus in a lifeboat shall ______.A. be painted bright redB. be secured to a permanent part of the lifeboat structureC. have the area surrounding the lever painted whiteD. All of the above7. The tentative cargo plan ______.A. eliminates confusion with the final stowage planB. shows the approximate amount of cargo to be loaded in each holdC. expedites the total operationD. requires an unproportional number of gang hours of work to discharge the cargo8. In order to determine the trimming arm for your vessel at any particular draft, which of the following would you compare？A. Longitudinal center of buoyancy and longitudinal center of gravity.B. Longitudinal center of floatation and longitudinal center of gravity.C. Longitudinal center of floatation and longitudinal center of buoyancy.D. Longitudinal tipping center and longitudinal center of gravity9. A new technique _______, the productivity of loading as a whole increased by 20 percent.A. working outB. having been worked outC. having worked outD. to have been worked out10. It is essential for _______ to give a complete description of damage and shortage in the discharging report.A. the office staffB. the terminal staffC. the ship's crewD. the insurance company11. During fueling, all doors, hatches, and ports _______.A. to windward should be opened and the ones to leeward should be closedB. to leeward should be opened and the ones to windward should be closedC. should be openedD. should be closed12. Manifest and cargo plan are the two most important shipping papers required for _______.A. provision orderB. discharging planningC. annual repairD. outward clearance13. Y ou are kindly requested to supply the necessary tallymen to do ______ on board the ship during the discharging of the cargo.A. the tallying workB. the lashing workC. the cleaning workD. the work of opening and closing hatches14. The tallying of cargo refers to such kind of work that the amount and condition of all cargo should be checked ______.A. after its arrival at the destinationB. during the ship's voyage at SeaC. before they come to the dockD. during the time when the loading or discharging is going on15. Whose duty is it to examine and verify the state and condition of the cargo carried on board？A. Tally man'sB. Marine Surveyor'sC. Cargo Surveyor'sD. Boarding Officer's16. The Owners to provide on the V essel sufficient lighting with the V essel's lights and light ______ working at all hatches and in all holds simultaneously.A. clustersB. gangC. setsD. flock17. Y ou have berthed in a port area with other tank vessels. What signal is displayed by a vessel to indicate it is transferring flammable or combustible liquid cargo?A. A flashing yellow lightB. A red light visible all around the horizonC. A green light visible all around the horizonD. An illuminated red and yellow caution flag18. Certain dangerous goods are required “to be stowed in a mechanically ventilated space”. When such goods are carried ina closed Ro/Ro cargo space or a special category space, this space should be _______.A. mechanically operatedB. temperature controlledC. mechanically ventilatedD. not to allow to run its refrigeration or heating equipment19. A heated bulkhead has the effect on a hygroscopic commodity of ______.A. causing moisture to accumulate against the bulkheadB. lowering the vapor pressure of the commodityC. lowering the dew point of the airD. raising the vapor pressure of the commodity20. Y our vessel is loaded with nonhygroscopic cargoes and is going from a cold to a warm climate. Y ou should ______.A. start the exhaust blowersB. start the intake blowersC. not ventilate the cargo holdsD. ventilate the cargo holds21. In order to minimize the effects of a tender vessel, when carrying a cargo of lumber, you should ______.A. maximize your deck loadB. distribute lumber so that those stowing most compactly per unit of weight are in the upperholdsC. place the heaviest woods in the lower holdsD. keep the vessel's frame spaces free from lumber22. At all angles of inclination, the true measure of a vessel's stability is the ______.A. metacentric heightB. displacementC. righting momentD. inclining moment23. _____: An angle at which a cargo settles in the hold of a ship, between the horizontal and the slope made by a bulk cargo such as grain or iron ore.A. angle of lollB. angle of inclinationC. angle of reposeD. angle of list24. Aboard a vessel, multiplying a load's weight by the distance of the load's center of gravity from the centerline results in the load's ______.A. TCGB. transverse momentC. righting momentD. transverse free surface moment25. A flooded lifeboat on board a vessel would adversely affect the vessel's stability by ______.A. increasing the righting momentB. decreasing the vessel's displacementC. increasing the reserve buoyancyD. shifting the CG (center of gravity) off center26. The tanktops are strengthened suitable for ______ of bulk cargo.A. sling board unloadingB. grab dischargeC. elevator dischargeD. net unloading27. As the temperature for a given mass of air increases, the ______.A. dew point increasesB. dew point decreasesC. relative humidity increasesD. relative humidity decreases28. I regret to report to you the following accident which involved one of the stevedores working on board my vessel yesterday evening. This sentence is most possibly found in ______.A. Notice of Damage by the StevedoresB. Report on AccidentC. Note of Sea ProtestD. Business Letter29. Y our vessel has just finished bunkering and has a small list due to improper distribution of the fuel oil. This list will cause ______.A. a decrease in reserve buoyancyB. a decrease in the maximum draftC. the vessel to flop to port and starboardD. None of the above30. In the event of fire in a machinery space, _______.A.the fixed carbon dioxide system should be used only when all other means of extinguishments have failedB. the fixed carbon dioxide system should be used immediately, as it is the most efficient means of extinguishmentC. water in any form should not be used as it will spread the fireD. the space should be opened 5 minutes after flooding CO2 to prevent injury to personnel31. RYC8/TKS PLSPROCEED PEAKIS MEET/PLT SHIFT W/ANCH FOR/QTINE THEN/TO E/ANCH FOR/SUPPLY. This telex indicates that ______.A. the vessel will anchor at eastern anchorage and take supply at the western anchorageB. the vessel will anchor at western anchorage and take supply at the eastern anchorageC. the vessel will anchor at eastern anchorage and take supply thereD. the vessel will anchor at western anchorage and take supply there32. Y our facsimile prognostic chart indicates that you will cross the cold front of a low pressure system in about 24 hours. Y ou should ______.A. expect to see cirrus clouds followed by altostratus and nimbostratus cloudsB. alter course to remain in the navigable semicircleC. prepare for gusty winds, thunderstorms, and a sudden wind shiftD. expect clear weather, with steady winds and pressure, until the front passes33. WE WILL BE VERY GRA TEFUL IF YOU CAN PREARRANGE FO 300 TONS (1 000 SECONDS) DO 50 TONS AND 80 LITERS OF LUB OIL NO.14. This fax does not indicate that ______.A. she will take fuel oil 300 tonsB. she will take diesel oil 50 tonsC. she will take lubricant oil 80 tonsD. she will take fuel oil No. 1434. A vessel has completed loading cargo in the port of San Francisco. What document is signed by the Master stating the terms that goods were delivered by the shipper and received by the ship?A. Bill of GoodsB. Bill of LadingC. Cargo ManifestD. Cargo Receipt35. Freight rates are mostly charged ______.A. by the weight (tons) of cargoB. by the capacity (tons) of vesselC. by DW of the vesselD. by the draft of the vessel36. The charter-party is _______.A. a document of titleB. a receipt for the goodsC. a contractD. evidence of a contract37. A cargo reception would appear on _______.A. a Bill of LadingB. the cargo manifestC. the Export DeclarationD. a Letter of Indemnity38. An implied warranty of Seaworthiness on the part of the vessel's owner lies in the ______.A. Cargo ManifestB. Certificate of InspectionC. Classification CertificateD. contract of carriage39. The securing systems for containers were developed to prevent container movement during which ship motion?A. SurgeB. RollC. SwayD. Y aw40. In any case the draught of the vessel at the ______ shall not be less than that which is necessary to obtain full immersion of the propeller.A. forward perpendicularB. amidshipsC. longitudinal center of floatationD. after perpendicular41. A vessel is required to carry an Oil Record Book Part I to log entries in the book regarding the ______.A. discharge of ballast or cleaning water from fuel tanksB. sounding levels of all fuel tanks on a daily basisC. grade and specific gravity of all fuel oil carriedD. fuel consumption rates on a weekly basis42. Y ou are in a tropical port. The refrigeration machinery on a container loaded with air-cooled fruit fails. It cannot be repaired for 18 to 24 hours. Which step should you take to reduce the temperature rise and spoilage of the fruit?A. Discharge a cylinder of nitrogen into the containerB. Shade the container and periodically hose it downC. Seal any ventilation openings and add dry iceD. Spread ice over the top layer and in any voids within the container43. The ______ should ensure that the holds in which chemical packages are stowed are properly supervised during the loading operations and these packages are regularly inspected for leakage or damage on the voyage.A. berth operatorB. harbour supervisorC. master of a shipD. port authority44. The PSCO would be justified in making a detailed inspection of all life-saving appliances, if he sees that ______.A. the survival craft launching equipment have never been usedB. the pivot points are seizedC. the lashing or stowing of deck cargo is improperD. All of the above signs are evident45. The carrier shall be entitled to ______ on any terms the whole or any part of the carriage, loading, unloading, storing, warehousing, handling and any and all duties whatsoever undertaken by the carrier in relation to the goods.A. retractB. sub-contractC. extractD. abstract46. When the carrier is liable for compensation in respect of loss of or damage to the goods such ______ shall be calculated by reference to the invoice value of the goods plus freight charges and insurance if paid.A. costB. compensationC. valueD. price47. During oil transfer operations, who is responsible for ensuring that the posted transfer procedures are followed?A. The designated person in chargeB. The tankermanC. The senior able SeamanD. The oiler48. Because most, if not all, of the evidence ______ the carrier, the burden of proof soon shifts to the carrier, once the claimant has made initial proof of improper care.A. are available forB. is available toC. are available toD. is available for49. Which of the following day signals should be displayed by a vessel aground in international waters?A. Anchor balls forward and three black balls aftB. Anchor ball forward and two black balls aftC. Two black balls where best seenD. Three black balls where best seen50. The change in the length of day becomes greater as latitude increases because of the ______.A. changing distance between the earth and the sunB. inclination of the diurnal circle to the equatorC. decreasing distance between the terrestrial meridiansD. increased obliquity of the celestial sphere51. In the event of conflict of conditions, the Provisions of Part (2) shall prevail over those of Part(1) to the extent of such conflict.This says that ______.A. If Part (1) and Part (2) are conflict, Part(2) shall stand void.B. If Part (1) and Part (2) are conflict, Part(1) shall stand void.C. If Part (1) and Part (2) are different, neither shall stand void.D. If Part (1) and Part (2) are different, either shall stand void52. A port is ______ if the delay in leaving it would be such as to frustrate the adventure.A. not goodB. unsafeC. safeD. obtainable53. In voyage-charter, the charterer may be responsible for all of the following except ______.A. cargo-handling expendituresB. dunnagesC. lubricant oilD. all of A, B, C54. Under the standard Bareboat or demise charter party _____ . ① The Charterer has total control of the vessel ② The Shipowner employs and pays the crewA. ① onlyB. ② onlyC. Both ① and ②D. Neither ① nor ②55. On a voyage charter, when a vessel is ready to load cargo, the Master should render to the charterer a ______.A. Notice of ReadinessB. Master Certificate of ServiceC. Shipmasters DeclarationD. V essel Utilization and Performance Report56. An action for indemnity against a third person may ______ even after the expiration of the year if brought within the time allowed by the law of the court seized of the case.A. be providedB. be broughtC. be suppliedD. be had57. In the case of any actual or apprehended loss or damage the carrier and receiver must ______ all reasonable facilities to each other for inspecting and tallying the goods.A. makeB. takeC. haveD. give58. The V essel is a ______ bulk carrier which is permitted to carry grain in bulk without requiring any fittings under the Rules of the 1974 SOLAS.A. self-loadingB. self-trimmingC. self-unloadingD. self-discharging59. Where the charter party states that payment of hire is to be made without discount, this merely means that ______ .A. there is to be discount for the hireB. the hire is absolutely payableC. no money is to be deducted from the hireD. the hire can be made at the less rate60. At common law the Shipowner has possessory liens on the cargo for ______.A. advance freightB. freight payable on deliveryC. freight not earnedD. freight payable after delivery61. Unless otherwise agreed, _______ must take the goods from alongside, though this obligation may be varied by a custom of the port which is not inconsistent with the express terms of the contract.A the ConsigneeB the ConsignorC the owner D. the Charterer62. The term under which the Shipowner is not responsible for loading and discharging costs is ______.A FOBSTB FIOSTC FIOS D. FIO63. The Shippers to load trucks and heavy cargo, and also to supply all necessary materials for lashing.The expenses will be charged to ______ account.A the supercargo'sB the Shipper'sC the owner's D. the Consignee's64. _______ is the last date, agreed in a voyage charter-party or time character-party, by which a ship must be available to the charterer at the agreed place at the commencement of the contract. If the ship is not available by that date, the charterer may have the option to cancel the charter.A. Cancelling dateB. abandonment dateC. inquiry dateD. confirmation date65. During the watch, overcast, fresh breeze, Sea moderate, ship rolling and pitc hing, shipping Seas over the decks and hatches. This sentence is most possibly found in ______.A. Repair ListB. Deck log bookC. Weather forecastD. Navigational Warning66. If a magnetic compass is not affected by any magnetic field other than the Earth's, which statement is TRUE?A. Compass error and variation are equalB. Compass north will be true north.C. V ariation will equal deviationD. There will be no compass error67. Y our ship is steaming at night with the gyropilot engaged. Y ou notice that the vessel's course is slowly changing to the right. Which action should you take FIRST?A. Notify the engine room of the steering malfunction.B. Change to hand steeringC. Call the Master.D. Send the Quartermaster to the emergency steering station.68. By paying out more anchor cable, you ______.A. decrease the holding power of your anchorB. decrease the swing of your vessel while at anchorC. increase the holding power of your anchorD. increase the possibility that your vessel will drag anchor2005年第1期海船船员适任证书全国统考试题（总第36期）航海英语试卷代号：902中华人民共和国海事局一.单项选择题1. The deck control valve to be ______ after being repaired.A. moved and fitted againB. removed and refittedC. reproduced and put on againD. returned and attached again2. By definition, a spar deck is the ______.A. lower most continuous deck not broken by water tight bulkheadsB. after most weather deck above the main strength deckC. upper or weather deck above the main strength deckD. deck of light construction below the main or strength deck3. A continuous watertight bulkhead is normally also a(n) ______.A. structural bulkheadB. exterior bulkheadC. centerline bulkheadD. joiner bulkhead4. A security level, at which the ship or port facility normally operates, and for which minimum appropriate protective security measures shall be maintained at all times is defined as ______ in maritime security.A. Security level 1B. Security level 2C. Security level 3D. Security level 45. ______ is designed to raise the alarm ashore in reaction to security threats or security incidents by notifying the flag State of the ship without alerting ships or coastal States in the vicinity or giving any indication on board.A. Manual alarming systemB. Ship Security Alert SystemC. Automatic alarming systemD. Integrated alarming system6. Deadweight, which is the cargo carrying capacity of a vessel in tons, is determined by ______.A Loaded displacement minus light displacement.B.Gross tonnage minus net tonnageC.Loaded displacement minus net tonnageD.Light displacement minus the weight of the vessel7. One of the principal dangers inherent in liquefied petroleum gas is ______.A. as it warms up it becomes heavier than airB. the way it reacts with Sea waterC. the strong odor it producesD. its low temperature causes frostbite or freezing8. According to the Hull insurance -Institute Time Clauses (ITC), which of the following statement is correct as to navigation?A. The ship insured is not allowed to sail or navigate without pilots.B. The ship insured is not allowed to carry out commercial towing.C. The ship insured is not allowed to undertake salvage services.D. The ship insured is not allowed to be towed when in need of assistance9. During the process of loading, damages to cargo can be reduced to minimum by ______.A. shippers who deliver the cargo to the ship on timeB. stevedores who handle the cargo with cautionC. ship's crew members who check the cargo in regular intervalsD. consignees who take good care of the cargo10. ______: An angle at which a cargo settles in the hold of a ship, between the horizontal and the slope made by a bulk cargo such as grain or iron ore.A. angle of lollB. angle of inclinationC. angle of reposeD. angle of list11. Each vessel in ocean and coastwise service must have an approved EPIRB. An EPIRB ______.A. must be stowed in a manner so that it will float free if the vessel sinksB. must be stowed where it is readily accessible for testing and useC. is a devise that transmits a radio signalD. All of the above12. Damage stability is the stability ______.A. which exists when the wind speed is less than 50 knotsB. before collisionC. after floodingD. at the maximum load13. Which of the following statements is not always correct as to the functions or influences of the deductible?A. It cuts down the numbers of petty claims.B. It diminishes the premium paid by the insured.C. It contributes to better safety on the whole.D. It relieves both the insured and insurers.14. ______ is the price paid to a Shipowner for the transportation of goods or merchandise by Sea from one specific port to another.A. FreightB. Freight rateC. HireD. Lighterage15. Y ou are kindly requested to supply the necessary tallymen to do ______ on board the ship during the discharging of the cargo.A. the tallying workB. the lashing workC. the cleaning workD. the work of opening and closing hatches16. A combustible gas indicator meter is calibrated to read the percentage of ______.A. vapor to oxygenB. the flammable limit concentrationC. the autoignition concentrationD. the lower explosive limit concentration17. Whilst dangerous goods are being handled , precautions are taken ______ unauthorized access to handling areas.A. to overcomeB. to diminishC. to preventD. to eliminate18. A combustible gas indicator will NOT operate correctly when the ______.A. hydrocarbon content of the atmosphere exceeds the U.E.LB. atmosphere is deficient in oxygenC. distance between the operator and the compartment to be tested is greater than 50 feetD. All of the above19. Y our ship is carrying hazardous cargo. During a daily inspection, you notice that some of the cargo has shifted and several cases are broken. Y ou should FIRST ______.A. call out the deck gang to jettison the cargoB. log the facts in the rough log and inform the Chief Mate laterC. make a determination of the seriousness of the breakage, and do what you think bestD. report the facts immediately to the Master, who will make a decision20. Y our vessel is listing 4° to port and has a short rolling period. There is loose firefighting water in the hull. The shi p is trimmed down by the head with one foot of freeboard at the bow. Which action should you take FIRST?A. Press up the slack NO.1 starboard double bottom tankB. Pump out the forepeak tankC. Eliminate the water in the tween decks aftD. Jettison stores out of the paint locker in the fo'c'sle21. Y our vessel is going from a warm climate to a cold climate with a hygroscopic cargo. Which statement is TRUE?A. Y ou must ventilate constantly and vigorously to combat ship sweat.B. Y ou should ventilate; there is little danger of ship sweat, but a possibility of cargo sweat.C. There is danger of heavy cargo sweat if you ventilate.D. There is little danger of any sweat problem.22. In the stowage of deck cargo, cribbing is ______.A. placed on deck to support the cargoB. separation pieces used to keep cylinders upright and steadyC. shims for stowing baled cargoD. nets placed across the hatch opening to keep the cargo from falling in the hatch23. Which of the following will increase the height of the center of buoyancy for your vessel？A. Discharging weight from lower decks.B. Loading weight in upper decks.C. Shifting weight from lower to upper decks.D. Shifting weight from upper to lower decks24. The ______ is recoverable under the clause of sue and labour according to the Hull insurance- Institute Time Clauses.A. expenditures for salvage charges spent by the shipB. collision defenses paid by the shipC. costs for averting or minimizing a loss incurred by the shipD. attack costs run by the ship25. What is NOT accepted as the required shipping papers on a manned and loaded tank barge?A. Bill of LadingB. ManifestC. Shipping documentD. Logbook entry26. A hygroscopic cargo is defined as a cargo ______.A. capable of absorbing moisture in the form of a gasB. capable of giving off moisture in the form of a liquidC. that is shipped in a liquid stateD. that will ignite in contact with water27. Aboard a vessel, dividing the sum of the transverse moments by the total weight yields the vessel's ______.A. vertical momentsB. transverse position of the center of gravityC. inclining momentsD. righting moments28. If you are bunkering and you close off one tank in the line of tanks being filled, the rate of flow to other open tanks on the same line will ______.A. increaseB. decreaseC. stopD. remain constant29. Peck and Hale gear is used most commonly for securing ______.A. automobilesB. baled cargoC. large wooden cratesD. palletized cargo30. If the cause of severe list or trim is off-center ballast, counter flooding into empty tanks will ______.A. increase the righting momentB. increase the righting armC. increase list or trimD. decrease list or trim31. TERM: FRT CLT A T JPN JYEN 550000/40‟ RV CY/CY A I What does CY mean above?A. Calendar yearB. Container yardC. Cylinders or CurrencyD. Capacity32. PLS BE INFORMED THA T SUB VSL‟S TWO KINDS OF CERTIFICA TES HA VE EXPIRED. ONE IS DERA TTING CERTIFICA TE AND THE OTHER IS SAFETY EQUIPMENT CERTIFICA TE, _______.A. up to now, we have not got any information from the police stationB. now each party sticks to this own view and suspension of theloading was thus causedC. we are not certain if the port side allows us to do soD. whether both cert wl b renewed (extended) or not at ours. pls cfm33. UNLOADING MACHINERY1200MT FM/THREE HA TCHES INCLUDING HEA VYLIFTS UPTO/20MT EACH. This fax indicates that ______.A. the heavy lift is upto 20 tons eachB. the heavy lift is upto 1200 tons eachC. the vessel will discharge 1220 tons of cargo at the portD. the vessel will discharge 1180 tons of cargo at the port34. In respect of the carrier's liabilities, responsibilities, the rights and immunities in China Ocean Shipping Company Bill of Lading Clauses, ______ shall be applied.A. Hague RulesB. Peking Adjustment RulesC. SINOTIMED. BALTIME35. Where a carrier had issued a document other than a bill of lading as an evidence of the receipt of the goods to be carried, such a document is ______ of the conclusion of the contract of carriage of goods by Sea and the taking over by the carrier of the goods as described herein.A. absolute evidenceB. important evidenceC. prima facie evidenceD. decisive evidence36. All disputes arising under or in connection with China Ocean Shipping Company Bill of Lading Clauses shall be determined ______.A. by international law in the courts of or by arbitration in any country the defendant chooses.B. by Hague RulesC. by New Jason ClausesD. by Chinese law in the courts of or by arbitration in the PRC37. One of the signed bills of lading is accomplished, the others shall ______.A. be returned to the shipperB. stand voidC. be accomplished by other contractD. be obtained and destroyed by the Shipowner38. When ______, the provisions of the Bill of Lading will be used as a basis for settlement.A. an event is in connection with the marine peril at SeaB. a matter is linked to a person injuryC. a matter is connected with Charter PartyD. a case is related to dispute about cargo39. What is the meaning of the term tare weight?A. Pounds of force necessary to damage a containerB. Total weight of a container and contentsC. Weight of a containerD. Weight of the contents of a container40. Which statement concerning the carriage of containers is TRUE?A. The Chief Mate and Master of a container ship should have the proposed stowage plan readyfor the stevedore upon arrival in port.B. When stowed on deck of a break bulk ship, the bottom of the container must be evenlysupported throughout.C. With tiered containers, a 40-foot container may be stowed on top of two 20-foot containers.D. Deck load calculations must take into account the square footage of the entire containerbottom.41. Y ou are on a containership. The cargo includes a container of small arms ammunition, a container of lead-acid storage batteries and bottles of methyl acetylene. Which statement is TRUE?A. The storage batteries must be stowed on deck away from the ammunition.B. The storage batteries must be at least ten horizontal feet away from the methyl acetylene if inthe same space.C. The ammunition must be separated from the methyl acetylene by at least one hold.D. The methyl acetylene may be stowed on deck or under deck with under deck stowage to beused if available.42. When loading containers into the cell guides in the hold of a container ship, which statement is TRUE?A. No further securing is usually requiredB. Containers must have vertical lashings if they do not have twist lock securingC. All containers must have vertical and horizontal lashingsD. The container must be locked into the cell guide。
