CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 9 Q1

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What is the minimum cumulative rest time required over a seven-day period for a watchkeeper?

C) 70 hours

A) 40 hours

D) 90 hours

B) 50 hours

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Which of the following is a circumstance where it may be necessary to increase the watchkeeping manning in machinery spaces?

C) When the vessel is at anchor

A) During routine maintenance

D) When there is only one engine running

B) When operating in heavy weather conditions

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According to watchkeeping regulations, how many hours of rest is a watchkeeper entitled to in any twenty-four hour period?

A) 4 hours

B) 6 hours

D) 12 hours

C) 10 hours

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How may the required 10 hours of rest in a 24-hour period be divided according to watchkeeping regulations?

C) As a continuous 10-hour period only

A) Into two periods, one of which must be at least 6 hours

D) Divided into four equal periods

B) Into three periods of any length

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Under which of the following conditions might additional watchkeepers be required in the machinery spaces?

C) When crew numbers are reduced

B) While operating in congested or restricted waters

A) During calm seas

D) When only auxiliary systems are in use

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When might increased watchkeeping in machinery spaces be necessary due to equipment condition?

D) When new equipment has just been installed

C) When the vessel is undergoing standard operations

B) When the vessel is docked for maintenance

A) When a piece of critical equipment shows signs of wear or malfunction

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Why might increased watchkeeping be necessary during maneuvering operations?

A) To save fuel

D) To allow other crew to rest

B) Because maneuvering operations demand greater control and quick response in case of mechanical issues

C) To test the watchkeepers’ skills

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Which of the following circumstances may necessitate increased manning in machinery spaces on a vessel?

D) When only basic systems are in use

B) During non-operational hours

A) During periods of rough seas

C) When operating at reduced speed

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