Quiz 10

A detailed illustration of a merchant ship showing various crew members in their roles, set against the backdrop of a busy port with clear skies and calm waters.

Marine Engineering Quiz

Welcome to the Marine Engineering Quiz! Test your knowledge on roles and responsibilities aboard a merchant vessel. This quiz is designed for individuals interested in maritime careers, marine engineering, and nautical terminology.

Topics covered include:

Ship crew hierarchy
Engine room responsibilities
Deck department roles
Maritime terminology

12 Questions3 MinutesCreated by NavigatingWave42

Crew Member responsible for supervising the daily maintenance and operation of the engine department. He/She reports directly to the chief engineer

Is usually in charge of boilers, fuel, auxiliary engines, condensate and feed systems...

Is the third in command (or on some ocean liners fourth) and a watchkeeping officer, customarily the ship's navigator. Other duties vary, but is often the medical officer and in charge of maintaining distress signaling equipment. On oil tankers, usually assists the chief mate with the Cargo operations.

Is the seniormost rate of the deck department and is responsible for the components of a ship's hull, supervises the other members of the ship's deck department, and typically is not a watchstander, except on vessels with small crews. Additional duties vary depending upon ship, crew, and circumstances.

Is the seniormost rate in the engine room of a ship, performs a variety of tasks connected with the maintenance and repair of engine room, fireroom, machine shop, ice-machine room, and steering-engine room equipment. Inspects equipment such as pumps, turbines, distilling plants, and condensers, and prepares record of condition.

Is the most junior rate in the engine room of a ship. The role of this crew member consists of cleaning the engine spaces and machinery, and assisting the engineers as directed.

Is a person who machines using hand tools and machine tools to prototype, fabricate or make modifications to a part that is made of metal, plastics, or wood.

Is a naval rating of the deck department of a merchant ship with more than two years' experience at sea and considered "well acquainted with his duty".May work as a watchstander, a day worker, or a combination of these roles.

Is a naval rating of the deck department of a ship. The position is an apprenticeship to become an able seaman, and has been for centuries. In modern times,is required to work on a ship for a specific amount of time, gaining what is referred to as "sea time".

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