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*As regards the launching and recovery arrangements for rescue boats which is required among the following?
Different type of launching and recovery arrangements shall be used for similar survival craft on board the ship
Each lifeboat shall be provided with separate appliances which is capable of launching and recovering the lifeboat
Means shall be available to prevent any discharge of water on to survival craft during abandonment
Launching and recovery arrangements shall be such that they can be operated at all times from the bridge
A cargo hold containing cargo such as nitrates,chlorates etc which produce oxygen under the influence of heat catches fire. How would you deal with this?
Close the hatches, apply boundary cooling and allow the fire to use up the oxygen and extinguish itself
Close the hatches and use the fixed CO2 system
With this type of material the hatches should not be battened down. The fire can only be extinguished by using large quantities of water.
*As a general rule, where are pressure containers for the gas of a fixed fire-extinguishing system stored?
In the space which is to be protected
Outside the space which is to be protected
*What is the minimum average distribution capacity of a fixed water-spraying fire-extinguishing system fitted in an engine room ?
The input of an area code prefix in (radio)telex-traffic:
Is not necessary, area code prefixes are unique for each country
Not necessary, area code prefixes are same for each country
Has to be put in without the zero
Notices to all vessels of a certain shipping-company are sent via the Inmarsat by an EGC-service. This EGC-service is called:
The category of a DSC-call determines is:
how the rest of the call is to be composed
for whom the message is destined
The following DSC-message was received:(see original )TELECOM: G3E SIMP TEL means:
the printer is a simplex tele-printer
use simplified English telephony language
The display of a DSC-controller shows the following:(see original)The name of this station can be found in:
List of Call Signs and Numerical Identities
The sound level of the telephone in the tele-microphone on the panel of e.g. an MF/HF radio-telephony installation is adjusted with:
Which of the following is a coast station MMSI ?
Proper transmissions of the NAVTEX-message can be aided ………… by:
automatically comparing the message earlier received ones
request for repetition of the garbled text fragment by the receiving NAVTEX installation
" On area A2 the function "" Transmission and reception of signals for locating "" is mainly based on:"
the use of SARSAT COSPAS Epirbs
the use of INMARSAT Epirbs
the use of SART transponders
The distress signal may only be transmitted when ordered by:
the owner of the ship or his deputy
the holder of the transmitting certificate
A distress-call, onboard via RCC, may only be given Receipt if:
OSC from the RCC concerned invites the vessels
The O.O.W deems it necessary
The right order and the correct contents of a distress alert is:
Distress-call, name of vessel (+call-sign), nature of distress, information about required assistance, position
Distress-call, name of vessel (+ call-sign), position, number of people on board, nature of distress
An EPIRB has been activated accidentally. Which of the following is correct for cancelling the false distress alert?
Make broadcast to all stations on VHF 16
Send a distress priority VHF DSC call and make broadcast to all stations
Call the nearest coast station and inform it that a false distress alert has been transmited
What does the abbreviation SOLAS mean?
International Convention for the Safety of Lives at Sea
International Conference for Security of Loads aboard Ships
International Rules for Safe Ocean Lines and Sailingroutes
International Agreement for Security of Load and Ships
What would be the correct definition of the term "Squat"?
Squat is the reduction of underkeel clearance due to increase of water flow under the keel and an increase in the water pressure
Squat is the reduction of underkeel clearance of a ship when it moves through shallow water due to a reduction in water pressure.
Squat is the loss of effectiveness of the rudder and propeller as a ship moves through shallow water due to the reduction of water pressure.
Squat is the reduction of underkeel clearance and the possible change of trim of a ship when it moves through shallow water due to a reduction in water pressure.
Your vessel is moving in Panama Canal waters. When must the master or his qualified representative be on the bridge?
When entering or leaving locks only
When at anchor or alongside a pier
When going through the Gaillard cut only
When should voyage planning be done?
During the pilotage when leaving the berth
Before the vessel completes the previous passage.
Prior to leaving the berth
Before the pilot is leaves the vessel at the departure port.
According to the rules of GMDSS the required radio-equipment depends mainly on:
the tonnage of the vessel
the sea area of the vessel
Messages which aren’t intended for own ship farther:
must be noted in the radio journal
The prescribed periodic tests of the radio set must be entered in:
Manual maritime radio communication
By DUAL WATCH in maritime VHF-communication is understood:
automatic reduction of transmitting power
to keep a listening watch on two channels more or less simultaneously
the possibility to keep radio-contact with two or more stations simultaneously
MF radio signals mainly propagate mainly:
through hops between ionised layers and the earth
between the earth and satellites
along the curvature of the earth
Satellite communication is usually provided by :
Which of the following duties shall be included in the "muster list" as being assigned to crewmembers in relation to passengers ?
clearing the escape routes
ensuring that every passenger is provided with an immersion suit or a thermal protective aid
ensuring that extra food and water is taken to the survival craft
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
For how long and at what speed is a fully loaded lifeboat designed to operate in calm weather ?
An evacuation-slide must be capable:
of being deployed by one person
of being deployed by two persons
of being deployed by two person or remotely controlled from the bridge
of being deployed by one person or remotely controlled from the bridge
Which of the following fittings shall be provided to all lifeboats:
a remotely operated steering arrangement
a device to secure a painter near its bow with an inside release device that can be operated under tension
permanent boarding arrangements on both sides to enable persons in the water to board the lifeboat
an electric power starting system for the propulsion engine with one rechargeable energy source
Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every lifeboat ?
one life-jacket for each person
sea-charts and navigating equipment
Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every lifeboat ?
one immersion suit for each person
a manual pump for effective bailing
sea-charts and navigating equipment
Which one of the listed requirements regarding inflatable liferafts do not correspond to present regulations? The inflatable liferaft shall:
maintain its form after inflation with full complement
have at least two entrances
be prevented from pressure exceeding twice the working pressure, either by relief valves or by limited gas supply
have a floor capable of being sufficiently insulated against cold by means of inflated compartments, or by equally efficient means not dependant on inflation
*Food rations provided to each person the liferaft is permitted to accommodate is totalling:
On board passenger ships an abandon ship drill must be performed:
*At least how often shall rescue boats be launched with their assigned crew and manoeuvred in the water?
Which of the following detailed explanations should be mentioned in the Training Manual ?
The use of navigational equipment for survival crafts
The use of surface to air visual signals to be used by survivors
The use of escape routes and other escape methods
The use of helicopter rescue gear
An alarm signal consisting of seven short blast followed by one prolonged blast is sounded by the ship's whistle and alarm bells. What are you to do?
Report on the bridge (deck crew) or engine room (engine crew) for further orders
Go to your lifeboat station
Go to (or remain in) your cabin and await further orders
What is the correct lifting technique?
Legs bent, back bent, using both back and leg muscles to lift
Legs straight, back bent, using back muscles to lift
Legs bent, back straight, using leg muscles to lift
Legs straight, back bent and twisted to the right or to the left while lifting
Which of the following can cause an unprecedented list at sea?
What is meant by a two stage compressor ?
Two stage air compressors have the capabillity to compress air in stage one and dry the air in stage two.
The compressed air goes back from stage two and into stage one to get extra pressure before it goes into the starting air bottles.
The two stage air compressor take some air from the surraundings to stage one and compress and some air from the surraundings to stage two and compress.
Air from stage one goes through discharge valves in stage one and through suction valves into stage two. In stage two it will be compressed to high pressure air.
What is the meaning of instrument calibration
Comparing input and output values against a documented standard
Comparing two instruments of the same type
Turning gauge too an easy reading position
Adjusting size to fit process connection
The vessel is instructed to load alternate holds when chartered to carry a high density cargo. What reasons could be given by the master to refuse to do this?
The trim of the vessel will not be satisfactory.
The summer deadweight will not be achieved.
Cargo space cleaning after discharge will be excessive.
IMO do not recommend alternate loading of cargo holds with high density cargoes.
When should a vessel’s hatch pontoons not be lifted?
When the SWL of the gantry crane is not clearly marked
When the vessel is listed
When lighting conditions are poor
When the pontoons are to be lifted by a floating crane
According to the IMO Gas Codes, what is the minimum number of "Firemen’s outfits" required to be carried on an LNG carrier with a cargo capacity above 5,000 m3?
What would you suspect has happened if the lubricating oil for an air compressor has a milky white appearance?
Water contamination of the oil.
Wrong grade of oil has been used.
Oil temperature has been too high.
Air contamination of the oil.
Safety is of great importance on a liquefied gas carrier because of the hazardous nature of the cargoes carried. Where should a copy of the ship's fire fighting and safety plan be kept while the vessel is alongside at a terminal?
In a container near the gangway.
In the cargo compressor room.
During loading operations on conventional reefer vessels steel sheets are sometimes placed in the hatch square to avoid damage to the gratings in the square. Select, from the options given, the likely consequence of leaving the steel plates in the hatch square.
Steel has a different heat capacity to the cargo and may cause unexpected results from cooling the cargo during passage.
The stevedores will claim against the vessel for removing the steel plates.
The steel plates may overload the gratings if they are left in place with cargo on top.
The steel plates may block the flow of refrigerated air through the cargo.
What must be ensured immediately after lowering and securing the stern ramp on a RoRo vessel?
Control levers should be locked in the ‘neutral' position
Power supplies for ramp operations should be turned off
Pilot indicator lights on the bridge should be working
Control levers should be in the ‘neutral' position
What sort of information must an inhibitor certificate contain?
Inhibitor name, number of cargo tanks inhibited, duration of effectiveness of inhibitor, expected duration of sea voyage and temperature limitation qualifying the lifetime of the inhibitor
Inhibitor name, number of cargo tanks inhibited, duration of effectiveness of inhibitor, expected duration of sea voyage and date the cargo tanks are inhibited
Inhibitor name, date inhibited and expire date of the inhibitor
Inhibitor name, concentration of inhibitor, duration of effectiveness of inhibitor, expected duration of sea voyage, temperature limitation qualifying the lifetime of the inhibitor and number of cargo tanks inhibited
The lights here show those that must be exhibited by a vessel engaged in towing, as per rule 24 of the International Collision Regulations. But how long is the tow behind this vessel?
It is more than 50 metres but less than 200 metres.
It is less than 200 metres.
A container vessel must alter her trim to depart even keel from the berth. Select the most appropriate means of altering trim.
By taking ballast into the lightest draught end of the vessel.
By altering the cargo disposition.
By discharging ballast from the deepest draught end of the vessel.
By internal shift of ballast.
What is the main purpose of the superheater vent valve on a high pressure steam boiler?
To remove air from the superheater.
To contol the superheater pressure during operation.
To remove water from the superheater.
To ensure a flow of steam through the superheater when raising steam pressure or when the boiler is not on-line.
When connecting the loading/discharging hoses/arms prior to cargo operations, it is quite common that a reducer is required. What is the name given to the part of the ship's pipeline onto which the reducer is fitted?
When would the Chief Officer wish to consult the First Engineer?
The Chief Officer would wish to consult the First Engineer whenever a hydraulic tank need to be filled.
The Chief Officer would wish to consult the First Engineer on all matters related to pollution.
The Chief Officer would wish to consult the First Engineer when the cargo hold bilges are not emptying, despite the bilges being pumped out.
The Chief Officer would wish to consult the First Engineer when items of engine room machinery require maintenance.
A portable oxygen analyser for use onboard ship is of the paramagnetic sensing element type. It is being used to test the atmosphere of a space onboard ship but starts to give erratic readings. There is no obvious indication as to why this is happening. Select from the options given the most likely cause of this problem.
The battery power is low.
The sampling filter is blocked preventing gas from entering the sampling camber.
Nitrogen gas is present in the atmosphere.
The sampling filter is partially blocked giving rise to wide pressure variations in the sampling chamber.
HP pressure fuel pumps for medium speed engines are often provided with visible witness marks on the pump casing and the pump tappet. These along with flywheel position can be used to check the fuel timing for the individual pump. Wfrom the options given select what is actually indicated when the witness marks are aligned?
That the pump plunger has reached the end of its stroke.
That the pump plunger has just uncovered the spill port.
That the main piston for that particular cylinder is at top dead centre position.
That the pump plunger has just covered the spill port.
When should carbon dioxide gas be injected into a cargo hold containing bagged fishmeal?
When temperatures taken around the cargo hold exceed 35?C
When ambient temperatures exceed 38?C
When cargo temperatures exceed 55?C and heating continues
When smoke starts issuing from a cargo hold
What does not apply to the carriage of timer deck cargoes?
The International Tonnage Convention
The Code of Safe Practice for Stowage and Securing of Cargoes
The International Convention on Loadlines
If conditions permit, which is the best way to board a liferaft which is floating close to the ship?
Wearing a lifejacket, jump into the water close to the raft and then swim to it
Jump onto the raft itself
Jump into the water close to the raft, without a lifejacket, as this will make it easier to swim and board the liferaft
Use a rope ladder close to the raft to climb down and board
Where is the normal position of the "Pivot Point" of the vessel when going ahead?
1/4 of vessel's length from the stern
1/3 of the vessel's length from the bow.
Normally varies dependant on the speed ahead
Where does the excess steam discharge to when the boiler safety valves operate due to the boiler pressure being too high.
The atmosphere via the atmospheric line
What is the correct name of the part highlighted in the sketch?
The correct name of the part highlighted in the sketch is: Cylinder relief valve
The correct name of the part highlighted in the sketch is: Cylinder air start valve
The correct name of the part highlighted in the sketch is: Fuel injector
The correct name of the part highlighted in the sketch is: Cylinder lubricator
Who must make and sign the individual entry for a loading, discharging or cleaning operation in the Cargo Record Book?
The officer (or officers) in charge of that operation.
The Officer of the Watch at the commencement of that operation.
The pupman or other crewmember assigned to carry out that operation.
Furniture in stairways and corridors shall be kept to a minimum on board passenger ships, why?
Escape routes must be clear of obstructions and also due to fire protection
It is not allowed to sit in stairways and corridors
Passengers will most probably sleep in stairways and corridors if they are furnished
What is the maximum period between the sampling/testing of the moisture content of a solid bulk cargo and the loading of that cargo into a bulk carrier?
It must always be conducted immediately before loading
A test is not required each time of loading
Testing must be carried out on a random sampling basis.
A maximum for seven (7) days, when there has been no change in the moisture content due to rain or snow
The reporting of incidents involving harmful substances and / or marine pollutants is regulated under which international guidelines?
Protocol I of MARPOL 73/78.
The UN Convention on the Reporting of Accidents and Incidents which Present a Hazard to the Marine Environment 2004.
Appendix B of the Supplement to the IMDG Code.
What causes deterioration of a hatch cover hydraulic system?
Repeated hatch cover operations
Ice accretion on piston jackets
Dust and cargo particles around the piston seals
What do you call the wide rung on a pilot ladder that prevents the ladder from twisting?
The wide rung on a pilot ladder that prevents it from twisting is called a 'Wide step'
The wide rung on a pilot ladder that prevents it from twisting is called an 'Ani-twist rung'
The wide rung on a pilot ladder that prevents it from twisting is called a 'Long rung'
The wide rung on a pilot ladder that prevents it from twisting is called a 'Spreader'
From the options given, select the most appropriate equipment for washing down a cargo space used for refrigerated cargo.
An air hose connected to a freshwater supply.
A mop and squeegee bucket filled with fresh water..
A fresh water hose connected to a fresh water supply.
A fire hose connected to the fire main..
Why is it so important to shut off the source of fuel before extinguishing the flames on a gas fire?
To prevent forming a potential flammable gas cloud
To minimise the use of fire-fighting media
To prevent chemical reaction with the extinguish agent
To minimise damage to property and environment
Which kind of cargo pumps are the most commonly used in cargo systems for gas carriers?
Hydraulic driven screw pumps.
Hydraulic driven submerged pumps.
Submerged electric motor pumps.
Electric driven screw pumps.
What Class notation denotes an oil tanker, combination carrier, chemical tanker, bulk carrier or ore carrier considered suitable for sea-going service, built or accepted into class in accordance with the society's rules and regulations, maintained in good and efficient condition, having on board anchoring and mooring equipment in accordance with the rules and subject to an enhanced survey programme?
Is it permitted to load fully refrigerated propane directly onto a fully pressurised LPG carrier without additional conditioning of the cargo or cargo spaces?
Only if the loading rate is kept below 100m3/h.
Only if the cargo containment system is designed for temperatures of minus 48 degrees C or less.
Fully refrigerated propane can be loaded directly onto this type of vessel under any circumstances
Only if the vessel is equipped with cargo cooling plant
During maintenance work in the engine room an access ladder and platform have been removed to allow work to be carried out on a pipe. When breaking for lunch what action should be taken to make the worksite safe?
Close off the area with rope or tape and put out warning signs that work is in progress.
Refit the access ladder and platform securely and remove it again after lunch.
Loosely refit the platform and ladder.
Leave one man to carry on working on his own and to warn anyone entering the engineroom that work is ongoing.
The cargo manifold working platform surface should be made of:
When are ro-ro units most exposed to damage?
When being manoeuvred for stowage or breaking out of stowage
When being driven up or down the vessel’s internal ramps
When being driven up or down the loading ramp
According to regulations cranes and other lifting appliances onboard should, at regular intervals, be examined by ship's personnel and the result recorded in Register of Ship's Lifting Appliances and Cargo Handling Gear. How often should such examinations take place?
A refrigerated break-bulk cargo (not palletised) is being loaded into a space that it will not fill. From the options given select the one which gives the best way to finish the stow.
With a vertical face that can be secured by netting.
The stow should be stepped down progressively over several rows so that it is self securing.
With a vertical face that can be secured by plywood sheeting.
With a vertical face which can be secured with wooden tomming.
If you observe 2 vehicles having an accident on car deck during loading, what should you do?
Report immediately to the loading officer
Call the security officer
What measures regarding ship stability should be taken in order to make passenger ships able to withstand critical damage?
Damaged stability to be increased by weight redistribution.
Avoid overloading the ship
Damaged stability to be increased by use of water ballast
Maintain sufficient intact stability
If a vessel is fitted with “free flow system”, what does it mean?
That the cargo is free flowing in all tanks at all times.
A vessel without ordinary bottom lines where the cargo flows from tank to tank through bulkhead valves.
The vessel is not equipped with own discharging equipment.
That the vessel is only able to load on gravity.
Which plan should be consulted if it is found that two separate tanks are filling when it was intended for only one to be filled?
Liquefied gas is, by IMO, divided into different groups. What is the criterion for this division?
The boiling point, chemical bindings, toxicity and flammability.
The nitrogen and hydrocarbon content.
What is the main reason for adding inhibitors to some liquefied gas cargoes such as ethylene oxide and vinyl chloride?
To reduce the boil-off rate of the cargo.
To prevent polymerisation of the cargo.
To control the temperature of the cargo.
To reduce the toxicity of the cargo.
Which of these factors does not contribute to oxygen depletion inside a cargo hold full of logs?
Restricting hold ventilation
Chemicals used to fumigate the hold
During maintenance work at sea an engine room rating is moving a heavy component to the workshop using a chain block attached to an overhead trolley on a rail. Part way through the operation the rating is asked by the engineer to go immediately to the store for some equipment. What should the rating do?
Immediately land the component on the deck and secure it to a hand rail stanchion and go and get the equipment from the store.
Leave the component suspended from the chain block and go and collect the equipment from the store.
Continue with the moving operation until the component is properly secured in the workshop before going to the store for the equipment.
Immediately land the component on the deck but leave the chain block attached and go and collect the equipment from the store.
Give the meaning of the following symbol