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Among working conditions listed below which one is required for every propulsion engine of lifeboats?
Propeller permanently driven by the engine
For a period of at least 72 hours
Self-starting and launch procedure simultaneous
Sufficient fuel to run at 6 knots for a period of at least 24 hours
Oily rags and metal twist pose a particular fire hazard because:
They are liable to spontaneous combustion.
They are not a hazard unless ignited.
They generate their own oxygen when ignited and are therefore difficult to extinguish.
*How long should it take to release at least two thirds of the charge of CO2 that is provided for a ro-ro cargo space protected with a fixed carbon dioxide fire-extinguishing system?
Halons are decomposed in toxic products when they are applied at temperatures near
To guarantee optimal reception of VHF-DSC-calls as every:
DSC-report is sent twice, at least every second call is compared with the earlier received call
DSC-symbol is checked on the right amount of 10, and then checked on the correct relation by Error Checked Character
DSC-symbol is sent twice and checked extra by Error Check Character
The first time you send a DSC distress alert via the HF-band, you prefer the?
The sound level of the telephone in the tele-microphone is adjusted on the panel of i.g. an MF/HF radiotelephony installation with:
Can not be adjusted, this is set by the manufacturer
" On area A4 the function "" Transmission and reception of on scene communications"" is mainly based on:"
the use of SARSAT COSPAS Epirbs
the use of MF and/or VHF R/T
the use of MF and/or HF R/T
The word VOLUME is spelled conform the international phonetic alphabet:
Valencia, Oslo, Love, Uncle, Mike, Eduard
Victor, Oslo, Lima, Uncle, Mike, Echo
Victor, Oscar, Lima, Uniform, Mike, Echo
Operator connected R/T calls are charged
On the basis of a six second minimum charge with six second incremental steps
On the basis of a six second minimum charge with one second incremental steps
On the basis of a three minute minimum charge with one minute incremental steps
On the basis of a one minute minimum charge with one minute incremental steps
What is full form of VRP (OPA-90)
Vessel Response Procurement
Vessel Reporting Procedures
The Decca navigation system is a:
Radio navigation system with four radio beacons placed in a Decca chain ashore.
Loran C radio navigation system with Loran C chain placed ashore.
Satellite navigation system.
Your vessel is going alongside. One tug will assist at the mooring. How do you want to use the tug and at which position?
Pushing at vessel's flat side where it is needed
Make fast forward to pull when needed
Make fast aft to pull when needed
Make fast on the vessel's shoulder to push and pull
You are about to pass another ship in a close situation. What can happen in this situation?
Due to suction, the two ships will be sucked together
The two ships will be pushed towards the banks
The bow of your ship will be sucked towards the stern of the other ship
Your ship will not be affected in this situation
You are sailing in shallow water, with 15% Under Keel Clearance. How will the stopping distance be, compared to deep water?
The same as in all depths
About 1 ship-length longer
How will the ship behave if you have a "black out" in the situation illustrated?
The vessel will turn to starboard and the speed will slowly reduce.
The vessel will turn to port and the speed will reduce gradually
The wind will push the vessel sidewards, but the heading will not change
The vessel will continue on course and the speed will slowly reduce
The engines are going astern and the ship is making sternway of about 1.5 knots with the rudder hard to starboard. What effect will this have on the ship's progress?
This will give the stern a lift force to port
There will be no lift force and the ship will go straight astern
This will give the stern a lift force to starboard
The rudder will have no effect when the ship is making sternway, it should be in the amidships position when going astern
Sea area A4 is in maritime radio traffic a sea area:
with the exception of sea areas A1,A2 and A3, within the range of Inmarsat-satellites, where continuous alarm is available
within VHF-radiotelephony-range of a coast station or coastguard station, where continuous DSC-alarm is available
outside the sea areas A1, A2 and A3
Which of the following is the correct minimum carriage requirement for a ship of more than 300 gross tons and operating in area A:
1or 2 SART – 1 NAVTEX and/or 1 EGC receiver and/or 1 HF NBDP watch receiver – 2 or 3 VHF portable – 1 1 HF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver
1VHF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver – 1 or 2 SART – 1 NAVTEX or 1 EGC receiver– 2 or 3 VHF portable – 1 EPIRB – 1 MF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver – 1 INMARSAT A,B or C
1VHF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver – 1 NAVTEX or 1 EGC receiver– 2 or 3 VHF portable – 1 EPIRB – 1 MF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver – 1 INMARSAT A,B or C and 1 HF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver
1VHF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver – 1 or 2 SART – 1 NAVTEX and/or 1 EGC receiver and/or 1 HF NBDP watch receiver – 2 or 3 VHF portable – 1 EPIRB – 1 MF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver – 1 HF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver
With the VHF on board there has to be:
a document showing that the radio equipment has been installed by a recognized firm or person
an updated copy of the "Wet op de telecommunicatievoorzieningen”
Vessels communicating with each other by mariphone, work:
dependent on the set onboard
MF communication is usually provided by :
Which class of emission is used for MF radio telephony transmissions ?
Which channel is used for VHF DSC distress calls
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
muster station to liferaft
muster station to davit launched liferaft
*In a distress situation and immediately after the distress signal has been sounded, what next action should be taken by the officer on duty ?
send distress signal to call for help
use the VHF radio telephone to ask ships in the vicinity to stand by
use the intercom to inform crew and passengers of the reason for the alarm
call the nearest coast radio station
Instructions for onboard maintenance of life-saving appliances shall be easily understood and illustrated wherever possible. Which of the following items do not necessarily have to be included in the instructions according to present regulations?
Schedule for periodic maintenance
Check list for periodic inspections
List of replaceable parts
Log for records of inspections and maintenance
How many thermal protective aids are carried in each liferaft?
10% of the number of persons the liferaft is designed to carry, or two, whichever is the greatest
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
Anyone of the crew who is assigned to watch duties in ports has a number of important tasks to carry out. Which one of the listed tasks has to be included in the watchman's duties?
Checking the trim of the vessel.
Checking the moorings for tightness/slack.
Checking the number of persons entering/leaving the vessel.
Checking the safe and secure handling of cargo.
Your vessel have been in collision and you are not sure if your vessel is sinking or not. How will you handle this situation?
Leave the vessel and stay not closer than 5 nautical miles.
Search for missing persons. Continue to monitor situation and prepare for abandonment in case it become necessary.
Wait and see how the situation is developing.
Make sure that the life boat has as much bunker as possible and make you course for nearest land.
On a General Cargo vessel, to what Proof Load would a 16T SWL derrick be tested?
Which of the following knife types has a flexible blade, a round tip and is used for removing items from baking trays or spreading fillings and icing?
Which two persons check the Declaration of Security?
The local Coast Guard Officer
The Company Security Officer
The Port Facility Security Officer and the Ship Security Officer
A General Cargo vessel is to load 200 tonnes of cargo on deck at No 1 Hatch; what are the main stability changes that will occur ?
The draught forward will increase, the trim will change and the metacentric height (GM) will probably decrease
The draught forward will increase, the trim will change and the metacentric height (GM) will probably increase
The draught forward will decrease, the trim will change and the metacentric height (GM) will probably decrease
The draught forward will increase, the trim will change by the stern and the metacentric height (GM) will probably remain constant
Why did they order another tug?
Because the bow thrust was useless in the strong wind.
Because they wanted to make sure that the ship could be safely turned.
Because the mates always receive their instructions prior to berthing and they all felt that another tug was needed.
Because the ship was going to berth with port side to the terminal.
How many rescue boats should be provided on ro-ro passenger ships of 500 gross tons and above?
Two Fast Rescue Boats, one on each side of the ship
Two, and at least one of the rescue boats shall be a Fast Rescue Boat
None providing the ship has lifeboats
Which type of cargo tanks are almost exclusively applied to LNG ships and are rarely fitted to LPG ships?
Type "B" spherical tanks.
Independent type "A" tanks.
Self-supporting prismatic tanks.
Independent type "C" tanks.
Strawberries are a sensitive cargo with a relatively short carriage life and can only be carried on short sea passages. They are often irradiated for transport. Select the true statement from the options given relating to the effect of irradiation.
A cargo of irradiated strawberries must be stowed well away from the crew accommodation to reduce the possible effects of cobalt 60 radiation.
The main effect of irradiating strawberries prior to transport is that it kills off any bacteria on the fruit.
The main effect of irradiating strawberries prior to transport is that it improves the colour of the fruit.
The main effect of irradiating strawberries prior to transport is that it kills any flies on the fruit.
Who is responsible for maintaining the vessel's structural strenght?
The Flag State Administration
The Shipping Company and the Classification Society
How could you calculate the Stowage Factor of a cargo commodity after loading in a General Cargo vessel?
By dividing the volume of the space used by the tonnage of the commodity loaded
By dividing the gross tonnage of the space by the area of the commodity
By dividing the area of the space by the tonnage of the commodity
By dividing the gross tonnage of the space by the volume of the commodity
What does MARVS mean on a cargo tank?
Maximum Allowed Relive Valve Setting.
Minimum Allowed Relive Valve Setting.
Your vessel has gone aground on a rising tide on a shallow patch charted as a sand bank. The sea is calm with minimum swell and there is little wind. What immediate actions should be taken?
Immediately put the engines astern and attempt to take the vessel off the bank
Inform the nearest Coast Radio Station of the grounding; issue a Navigational Warning and display the "aground" signal
Display the Aground signal and sound round all tanks and bottom compartments to determine if there are any damaged compartments or ingress of water.
Display the "aground" signal and look round the outside of the vessel to determine if there are any signs of pollution
Why are the L.P.G. compressors of "Oil Free" type design?
To prevent contamination of the cargo.
To prevent low oil pressure during start up.
To prevent carbonising of the valves.
To prevent contamination of the lub oil.
What does MARVS mean on a cargo tank?
We mean maximum allowed relieve valve setting.
We mean minimum allowed relieve valve setting.
We mean maximum ROB of vapour.
We mean maximum recovery system.
How will you act if you are helmsman and the OOW (officer on watch) gives you the order: ”Nothing to port”
Let the ship turn to starboard
Don’t let the ship turn to port
Alter course to starboard
What name is given to the short, intial wash given to tanks that have just contained certain particularly hazxardous cargoes before the ship leaves the unloading port and where the washings are landed to shore or to a slop barge?
A mandatory customer post discharge wash.
What weakens a turnbuckle?
If a cargo has a literweight 0f 1.5 kg/l at 15° and a correction factor of 0,001, what is the literweight at 20° C ?
What action should be taken if the heat transfer capacity of a heat exchanger operating as a lubricating oil cooler is reducing?
Increase the lubricating oil flowrate.
Decrease the lubricating oil flowrate.
The heat transfer surfaces should be cleaned.
Increase the cooling water pressure.
It is noticed that some of the items that were to be used to lift some machinery components during a maintenance routine had not been tested for over 5 years. Which of the options given is the correct action to be taken in a situation like this?
Return them to the lifting gear locker and make a note in the Register of Lifting Gear that they need to be tested.
Mark the items as not to be used and store them securely until they can be tested by a competent person.
Have them inspected immediately by a competent person so that they can be used for the task.
Scrap the items immediately as they are unusable once they have not been tested for 5 years.
In calculating the amount of an oil cargo, if you start with the Total Observed Volume (TOV), then deduct any measurable quantities in the tanks prior to loading and the volume of any free water found, what figure are you left with?
Gross Standard Volume (GSV)
Total Calculated Volume (TCV)
Gross Observed Volume (GOV)
Net Observed Volume (NOV)
When loading stores in a tropical harbour on sunny days, which of the following categories of provisions would you arrange to get out of the sun as soon as possible?
When loading a General Cargo ship, what do logs, fishmeal, scrap metal and bales of cotton have in common?
They are all capable of causing oxygen depletion in the cargo holds
They are all liable to spontaneous combustion
Fires caused by these cargoes cannot be extinguished using carbon dioxide gas
They contribute to ship's sweat
What action should be taken by the Officer of the Watch in the event of fire being reported to the bridge during the 00.00 to 04.00 watch?
Send the bridge look-out down to investigate
Stop engines and inform the engine room
Many lamb product cargoes are carried at sea. Most of these are temperature sensitive. Which is the odd one out from the options given?
Fluid-driven eductors (as commonly found on crude oil tankers), operate on a principle known as Bernoulli's principle. What does that state?
The increase in pressure at the eductor inlet is inversely proportional to the decrease in pressure as measured at the discharge orifice.
The volume of a fluid increases as the pressure in it decreases.
The discharge rate is inversely proportional to the pressure applied in the drive inlet.
The speed of a moving fluid increases as the pressure in the fluid decreases.
What kind of fixed extinguishing plant is installed to use on an oil tanker’s engine room and pump room?
Which electronic component does this graphical symbol illustrate?
Silicon controlled rectifier
A non-reversing medium speed diesel engine is used to drive a controllable pitch propeller through a pneumatic clutch and reduction gearbox. The engine has been tested and brought up to operating temperatures on engine control. Which of the options given would be the preferred status of the engine and associated equipment when it is handed over to bridge control?
Engine stopped with clutch disengaged and propeller in zero thrust position.
Engine running, clutch disengaged, propeller at zero thrust.
Engine running with clutch engaged and propeller in ahead position.
Engine stopped with clutch disengaged and propeller at zero thrust.
A General cargo vessel is due to resume loading at 0700 Local Time; start of operations is delayed due to hatch covers not being opened until 0800; what are the implications of this delay to the ships?
The charterers will be responsible for any additional costs
The shipper will bear the costs involved
A delay of this type is not important
Additional costs due to delay may be to ships account
Some engine manufacturers recommend that washing of the compressor side is not carried out. Is this due to;
The thermal shock exhibited by the vanes.
The nozzle ring becoming corroded.
Greasy sludge from the compressor sticking between the fins in the air coolers, necessitating extra cleaning of these.
Large volumes of water being carried over into the cylinders of the engine.
The pressure delivered by a gear type fuel oil transfer pump suddenly reduces from 5 bar to 4 bar during transfer. From the options given, select the most likely cause of this occurrence.
The oil tank from which the oil is being transferred is empty.
The pump drive has sheared.
The pump gears and casing have become worn.
Part of the pump relief/recirculation valve spring has broken off allowing the valve to open further.
Which of the following pump types could be damaged if the discharge valve is closed before the motor is stopped?
Which of the following categories of galley waste is it prohibited to dump into the sea under any circumstances and irrespective of where the ship is located?
Inert ash from incinerated food waste.
Ground or comminutated paper, rags and glass.
Plastics, including bags, bottles and packaging.
Ground or comminutated food waste.
Complete the following statement from the options given. 'Following maintenance work to a single element, feed water regulator for a steam boiler it is necessary to...
..apply lagging to the whole device.
..apply lagging only to the parts that can be touched by personnel.
..apply lagging to the water connection only.
..apply lagging to the steam connection only.
The compass binnacle on the ship has various specific functions, which of the following answers reflect its most important functions.
Provides a non-magnetic housing for the compass
All of the answers provided
Houses the soft iron correctors
Houses the corrective magnets
Certain oil cargoes, such as aviation turbine kerosenes or diesel oils, are specifically noted in ISGOTT as having an inherent hazard that requires ship's staff to monitor tanks containing them when on passage. What is that hazard?
They can absorb oxygen during the refining process and later release it into oxygen deficient atmospheres such as the ullage spaces in cargo tanks; the spaces should be monitored and the atmosphere adjusted if necessary.
They can release acidic elements when the ship is passing through tropical sea areas and the sea temperature rises above 30 degrees Celsius. A sharp odour may give an indication od increased corrosion which will require examination and possible attention after discharge.
Through contact with the tank structure, they can release highly toxic and corrosive matter which will remain in the sludge and can burn human tissue badly during a manual cleaning process. This can be detected by a drop in PTL factor and periodic tests should be made by ship's staff.
Unless containing an inhibitor, they can release toxic vapours if remaining in the ship for in excess of 60 days. If the cargo expands, these vapours may be released onto deck via the P/V valves and become a safety concern if thery enter the ship's ventilation systems.
One cylinder of a diesel engine has to be cut out to allow continued operation of the engine. Which of the following options may be the cause of the problem?
Camshaft timing incorrect.
Gas side of turbocharger fouled.
What is the delivery pressure of a centrifugal pump dependent on?
The liquid-s density and delivery head.
The NPSH (Net positive suction head).
What precautions should be taken, in addition to shutting the main air start valve, if work is to be carried out inside the main diesel engine crankcase?
Engage the turning gear and close every valve on the starting air receivers.
Engage the turning gear and put a notice at each engine control position.
Engage the turning gear, stop the starting air compressors and drain the air receivers.
Keep a man posted in the control room to stop anyone who tries to start the engine.
What should be done to the bilge spaces in a cargo hold of a bulk carrier, after cleaning and testing?
Drain plate over bilge to be fitted and then covered with burlap
Seal bilge space completely
Bilge space to be left open
What is the advantage of a transmitter with a narrow measurement range?
Do not need any calibration
Better linearity and increased accuracy
Which of the following options is the most likely cause of high exhaust gas temperatures in all cylinders of a diesel engine?
Water in the fuel supply.
Partial blockage in the exhaust gas system.
Worn or broken piston rings.
Faulty high pressure fuel pump on one of the cylinders.
What is the name given to the special list of cargo loaded on board a ship that needs to be prepared for reporting and other administrative purposes?
What purpose has the discharge booster pump on a gas tanker?
The main purpose of booster pumps is to avoid overflow during loading.
The main purpose of booster pumps is to increase the manifold pressure.
The main purpose of booster pumps is to maintain the manifold temperature.
The main purpose of booster pumps is increase the tank pressure.
A thermistor which provides feedback for a thermal control system is suspected to have failed. Assuming there is no available replacement, which of the following methods may be used to prove it has failed?
Connect a mV source in parallel with the thermocouple connections.
Connect a mA source in parallel with the thermocouple connections.
Disconnect the thermocouple lead from the conttroller and replace with a mA source.
Disconnect the thermocouple lead from the controller and replace with a mV source.
Simple gauge glasses for indicating the boiler water level, such as the one shown here, are often fitted to low pressure boilers. What would be a reasonable schedule for blowing through the gauge glasses?
What is the main difference of deep well and submerged pumps?
The main difference is that deep well pumps are driven by hydraulic motor and submerged pumps are driven by electric motor
The main difference is that deep well pumps are more expensive than submerged pumps
The main difference is that deep well pumps are more easy to maintain than the submerged pumps
The main difference is that deep well pumps are connected to the motor with a long shaft and submerged pumps have both pump and motor submerged down in the tank
For what purpose do we have booster pumps on the cargo discharge line?
To increase discharge rate.
To reduce the flow and pressure to shore line.
To increase discharge pressure and reduce the cargo temperature.
To increase discharge discharge line pressure above shore back pressure.
A wire rope lashing is connected to an eye plate by means of a shackle. What is the Maximum Securing Load (MSL) for this lashing?
The Minimum Securing Load of the shackle
The Minimum Securing Load of the eyeplate
The Minimum Securing Load of the wire rope
The Minimum Securing Load of either the wire rope or shackle or eye plate
When disconnecting the cargo hose after discharging, some oil is drained into the drip-tray under the manifold which already contains a small amount of dirty water. What is the correct way to dispose of this oil?
Drain it to a cargo tank.
Mix in an appropriate quanoity of dispersant chemicals and drain it overboard when in open water.
Drain it overboard when the vessel is 50 nautical miles off the coast.
Transfer it to the sloptank and later discharge it to a reception facility.
On a Container vessel, where should containers containing infectious substances be stowed?
In a position separated by a complete compartment or hold from living quarters
On deck away from the accommodation
On deck abaft the accommodation
During inspection of the cylinder bore of a high speed diesel engine it is found that the surface of the liner has an extremely smooth and glassy appearance. From the options given select the best action, if any, that should be taken?
With a steel brush, using a vertical motion, deglaze the liner to improve both oil retention and running conditions.
Clean the liner by rubbing with emery cloth using a circular motion to deglaze the liner to improve both oil retention and running conditions.
Use a flexible honing brush to deglaze the liner to a cross hatched plateau finish to improve both oil retention and running conditions.
No action is necessary as a smooth surface helps the piston rings achieve a good gas seal.
What will happen when the ship arrives in Rotterdam?
The ship will receive fuel and diesel oil bunkers when it arrives in Rotterdam
The anchor will be tested when the ship arrives in Rotterdam
The navigation lights will be tested when the ship arrives in Rotterdam
The main engine will be tested when the ship arrives in Rotterdam
Cargo compressors are fitted on LPG carriers as part of the cargo and vapour handling system. Why is it important to 'bar over' a piston type LPG compressor before starting it up?
To prove the oil pump is working.
To avoid low suction pressure during start up.
To reduce the electrical start up load..
To make sure there is no liquid in the cylinders.
Fast rescue boats construction should be:
Rigid, inflated or rigid / inflated
It is necessary, prior to loading a refrigerated cargo on a conventional reefer vessel, to prove that the hold bilges are clear and that the bilge system is functioning correctly. Which of the cargo types given in the options would be expected to produce the most water during a voyage?
A cargo of fruit loaded at field temperature.
A cargo of fruit loaded pre-cooled.
A cargo of hard frozen perishable goods.
Which type temperature sensors are shown on this picture?
What is one of the main features of the cylinder lubricating oil used in large 2 stroke marine diesel engines which normally operate on heavy fuel oil?
It is a pure mineral oil without any special additives.
It is neutral with a pH value of 7.