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Which part of the float-free arrangement for inflatable liferafts is made to free the container of the liferaft from its berth during the ship is sinking?
the hydrostatic release unit
The outside manually controlled lamp of a liferaft must be capable of working at minimum for a period of:
*What is the signal actuated by a fire detection system?
An audible and visual signal consisting in 7 short signals followed by a long one
An audible signal at the control panel
A visual and audible alarm signal at the control panel
A visual signal at the control panel
*All waste receptacles shall be of non-combustible materials, built and equipped with:
No openings in sides and bottom
A cover of a hinged self-closing type
Permanent means for lashing
A permanenlty attached cover
Which fire-fighting equipment is most efficient and with least side effects in case of a large fire in the engine room?
Central foam extinguishing system
Powder extinguishing system
Central gas extinguishing system and/or waterfog.
*What is the minimum capacity "c" of the emergency fire pump ?
c not less than 40%C total main, but in any case not less than 250 m3/h
c not less than 20%C total main, but in any case not less than 250 m3/hNOTE: "C total main" is the total capacity of the main fire pumps of the ship
c not less than 40%C total main, but in any case not less than 25 m3/h
c not less than 20%C total main, but in any case not less than 25 m3/h
In traffic via Inmarsat-A, the telex connection can be disconnected by entering:
After receiving a DSC-distress alert in the VHF frequency band one should:
listen out on VHF channel 16
immediately send a DSC ‘acknowledgement'
immediately send a DSC ‘distress relay'
At present the MF/HF transmitter often has an automatic aerial turning unit. Should this fail:
No distress frequencies can be used at all
Its always possible to put the turning unit in a fixed position, so the MF distress frequencies can still be used
The transmitter will automatically keep operating on the MF and HF distress frequencies
The batteries must be placed in a well ventilated place, so that:
the production of detonating gas can be prevented
there is sufficient oxygen available for optimum working of the batteries
the detonating gas can be discharged
The MMSI is:
An INMARSAT mobile number
A vessel position reporting system
What is EPIRB an abbreviation for?
Electronic Purpose If Rescue Begins.
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon.
Emergency Position Indication Radio Buoy.
Electronic Pressure Indication Radar Buoy.
A distress alert from an Inmarsat-EPIRB, is received in the coverage area of a satellite by ground station within:
What is false regarding the function :” Transmission and reception of signals for locating ”
On area A2 this function is based on the use of SART transponders
On all areas this function is based on the use of S band radars
On area A3 and A4 this function is based on the use of SARSAT COSPAS Epirb
On area A1 this function is based on the use of SART transponders
What is the emergency frequency on H.F. (High Frequency) Radio / Telegraphy?
Each ship fitted with a radiotelephone station shall listen on the distress frequency during navigation, for how many hours a day according to the regulations?
The MMSI of a ship can be found in :
The ITU List of Callsigns and Numerical Identities of Stations used by the Maritime Mobile and Maritime Mobile-Satellite Services
The ITU List of Coast Stations
The ITU List of Radiodetermination and Special Services
The ITU List of Ship Stations
Who is responsible for keeping the required official publications onboard?
The passage of electrical current through the body may result in severe and sometimes fatal injuries. You are witness to man getting electric current through his body and is stuck to the dangerous area. It is impossible to switch off the current by any main switch. How to break the current safely?
Stand on dry insulating material and pull the person away with isolating material.
Call the electrician immediately.
Apply fish oil on your hands and cut the cords by the use of any metallic pliers.
Just take the casualty in your arms and pull the person away.
Unfortunately an insect has become lodged in the ear. How to remove the insect?
By using a Q-tip and carefully try to get the insect out
Gently flood the casualty's ear with terpid water so that the insect will float out.
Hold one hand across your nose and blow hard. Since the nose-channel is closed, the air will escape through the ears instead. And so will the foreign body.
By using rubber vacuum pump and suck the foreign body out.
Which of the following Meridian figures is correct? Approx. Pos: N30°00' W15°00'. Declination: 15°00'S.
Where do you think the "pivot point" is located when your ship is going full speed ahead? No wind, current.
At about 1/6 of the ship-s length from the stern
At about 1/6 of the ship-s length from the bow
Which one of the listed requirements regarding radiotelegraph installations do not correspond to present regulations?
The reserve installation shall include a reserve transmitter, a reserve receiver and a reserve source of energy
A main and a reserve antenna shall be installed
The main installation shall include a main receiver, a main transmitter, radiotelephone distress frequency watch receiver and main source of energy
The installation shall include equipment for radiotelephone communication on distress frequencies in addition to working frequencies
Secrecy in maritime radio traffic means that:
the speaker of the mariphone is to be surged off during private conversations
the mariphone may only be operated by certificate holders who signed a statement of secrecy
received messages which aren’t intended for own ship are not used
The carrier frequency is also given as:
After the full inception of GMDSS the use of the H3E mode on 2182 kHz, is no longer allowed because:
DSC has fully taken over watch-keeping on 2187,5 kHz
the frequency 2182 kHz will be cancelled
the available band-width will be reduced
Which class of emission is used for MF radio telephony transmissions ?
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
muster station to liferaft
muster station to davit launched liferaft
The buoyancy and the stability of a lifejacket is sufficient to turn the body of an unconscious person in the water from any position to one where his mouth is clear of the water in not more than:
The lifebuoy making part of quick-release arrangement must have a weight of at least:
Which one among the following information shall be marked on the container of an inflatable liferaft:
the number of the liferaft
the port of registry of the ship to which the liferaft belongs
the name of the ship to which the liferaft belongs
Which one of the given requirements regarding survival craft muster and embarkation arrangements corresponds to the present SOLAS regulations?
Davit-launched survival craft muster and embarkation stations shall not be arranged to enable stretchers to be placed in survival craft
Muster and embarkation stations shall be readily accessible from accommodation and work areas
Searchlights to be provided at the launching station
Muster and embarkation stations are to be arranged separately to improve working conditions
*Give the meaning of the following symbol
Fasten immersion suit belt
*Give the meaning of the following symbol
Start lowering the lifeboat to water
Which channels are required for the portable two-way VHFs for survival craft?
Channel 16 plus another one
In a distress situation and immendiately 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 intercom to inform crew and passengers of the reason for the alarm.
Call the nearest coast radio station.
Use the VHF radio telephone to ask ships in the vicinity to stand by.
Welding and burning are among the factors which give the highest risk of fire on board ships. Precaution has to be taken to avoid this risk. Which of the following safety rules may be regarded as the most important?
The welder shall have been instructed in the use of the ship's welding plant.
Only use electrodes from a well-known manufacturer.
Only holders of welding certificates shall be allowed to carry out welding on board ships.
Electric welding plants shall be controlled by a responsible engineer before use.
Your vessel has been involved in a collision, and at first opportunity a lot of people from outsides parties are asking questions. What shall you tell them?
Do not tell anybody anything, except representatives from the main newspapers, radio and TV. Remember, the people have the right to know.
Do not reply to any questions from outside parties, except the Solicitor appointed by your company.
You shall only tell them the truth and nothing but the truth.
To make sure that all parties are informed about the facts, show them the extracts of the log-book.
What do you understand by the term ‘Terminal Representative’?
A cargo facility terminal agent
A person appointed by a cargo terminal for matters related to crew welfare under the International Labour Convention
A person appointed by a cargo terminal for operations conducted by that terminal with regard to a ship
A bulk cargo terminal agent
A deep tank on a General Cargo ship has been cleaned after discharge of palm oil; what needs to be done to prepare the space for dry cargo?
Ladders checked, CO2 lines closed and temperature probes removed
Suction line blanked off, heating coils fitted and bilge system closed off
Heating coils removed, bilge suctions and CO2 lines opened and tested
Ballast lines opened up, ladders removed and air vents closed
Many LPG carriers are designed to carry the cargo in a fully refrigerated condition. What is the normal maximum cargo tank pressure on a fully refrigerated LPG carrier?
What is the substance added to a dough mixture to make it rise, during the baking of bread?
Sounding pipes in the engine room are normally fitted with deadweight cocks and screw caps. Which of the following statements is correct?
Caps and cocks should be closed at all times, except when sounding tanks, to prevent ingress of water or oil into the engine room in case of tank bottom damage or overflow.
Deadweight cocks should be fastened in the open position to save time when sounding the tanks.
It does not matter where the cocks/caps are unless the tank is in use.
Caps should be placed on top of sounding pipes to keep the engine room tidy.
Which of the following is a requirement on an oil tanker before entering any enclosded area containing inert gas generating equipment?
The oxygen level should be checked with an explosimeter
The atmosphere should be gas free and contain 20.9% oxygen
The atmosphere should contain at least 5% oxygen
The atmosphere should contain not more than 5% by volume of explosive and poisonous gases
On the figure there are four possible definitions of the term "STARBOARD BOW" given. Which one is the correct one?
Starboard bow is given by D on the figure
Starboard bow is given by C on the figure
Starboard bow is given by B on the figure
Starboard bow is given by A on the figure
On a Container vessel, how should the first tier of under-deck containers be loaded onto a non cellular vessel?
Onto dunnage laid athwartships over the tank top
Directly onto the tank top
Onto dunnage laid directly under the containers' bottom rails
Onto dunnage laid fore and aft over the tank top
How many Working Environmental committee members should be elected on a ship with a crew of 13 members?
When securing a non-standardized portable tank on a RoRo vessel, what is a favourable securing angle that will prevent it from transverse sliding?
To evaluate the condition of a heat exchanger the following measurements should be recorded:
In and outlet temperatures, and flow rates for both media
In and outlet temperatures for both media
In and outlet temperatures on one media
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
What would be the most likely cause of a smell of "rotten eggs" in the upper casing of the engine room?
Fresh water evaparator malfunction.
Open or leaking acetylene bottle.
A leak of exhaust gas from a boiler or diesel engine exhaust.
Failure of the ship's refrigeration system.
During synchronising, the incoming generator should be running slightly "fast" compared to the busbar frequency.This is to ensure that the:
Incomer picks up as a generator
Incomers reverse power trip is tested
Incomer picks up as a motor
Most rapid synchronising action is achieved
What is mean by bulk Grain cargoes have a low angle of repose?
Likely to produce toxic gas
During an unmanned period on a UMS vessel the "low water level" alarm for the jacket cooling water system expansion tank activates. What action would you take as duty engineer?
Answer the alarm and adjust the alarm set point for the water level in the expansion tank before resuming unmanned operation.
Answer the alarm then block the alarm function for later action and resume unmanned operation.
Answer the alarm then block the alarm and change to manned engineroom condition.
Answer the alarm, top up the tank and check the system for leakage before resuming unmanned operation.
What percentage of the ship’s stores are required to be inspected at Security Level 3?
25-50% of the ship's stores are required to be inspected at Security Level 3.
5-20% of the ship's stores are required to be inspected at Security Level 3.
50-80% of the ship's stores are required to be inspected at Security Level 3.
100% of the ship’s stores are required to be inspected at Security Level 3.
How can water hammer be avoided when operating the valves and pumps in a cooling water system?
Start the pump with open valves
Start pump with closed valves
The best way to prevent stowaways from boarding your ship is to:
"Conduct routine, but irregular searches of the ship."
Search the ship when you arrive at port and again just after leaving.
Conduct a Nominated Officers search.
"Seal spaces that are not in use while in port, and perform a search of the ship before leaving."
The wheatstone resistance bridge is often used for measuring resistances in, forexample, Pt 100 temperature sensors or strain gauges. This figure shows such a bridge. Under what conditions will the bridge be balanced? i.e. the current through the meter i(m) = 0.
Drip trays are provided in way of the cargo manifold on the vast majority of LNG carriers. What is the main purpose of having this drip tray?
To minimise cargo losses during disconnection of hard arms at completion of loading and discharging.
To allow blanking plates and fastenings to be stored ready for fitting after disconnection of hard arms.
To minimise the risk of pollution in the event of a minor spillage during disconnection of hard arms.
To minimise the risk of extremely cold cargo from spilling onto the deck, which may damage the ship's structure, when disconnecting hard arms.
What separating temperature do You mean is best for lub. oil.?
A reefer vessel is loading a cargo of fruit alongside in a South African port. During loading another vessel arrives at an adjacent berth to have its cargo discharged after having been towed in following a fire onboard which had resulted in abandonment. What should concern the Master of the reefer vessel most about the situation?
That the cargo may be contaminated by the smell of smoke and the products of combustion from the damaged vessel.
The damaged vessel is unmanned and may not be cared for properly.
The speed of cargo operations may be hindered due to the discharge of cargo from the damaged vessel.
The cargo being discharged from the damaged vessel may be in poor condition and may contaminate the loading vessel's cargo.
Many fruit cargoes are carried refrigerated and also under controlled atmosphere (CA) conditions. A situation develops where there is a problem with the main reefer plant that will take several hours to repair but the CA system is still operation. Which of the statements given in the options is the most accurate in these circumstances?
The CA plant could be used to increase the levels of nitrogen in the cargo spaces which will be sufficient to preserve the fruit.
The CA plant could be used to increase the levels of carbon dioxide in the cargo space which will be sufficient to preserve the fruit.
The CA plant will take care of the cargo without the refrigeration plant and therefore there is no further action required and no need for concern.
The CA plant is only an adjunct for the refrigeration plant and therefore there should be concern about the condition of the cargo.
A combustible gas indicator of the catalytic filament type is used to check the atmosphere in an enclosed space onboard ship. When taking readings in a fuel tank which has been emptied for cleaning the meter reading initially rises and then falls back to zero. What is the likely defect, if any, in the instrument when this type of behaviour is displayed?
The sampling pump is faulty.
The filament has burnt out.
The filament is contaminated due to too high a concentration of hydrocarbons.
How can you arrange for safe movement of passengers on ro-ro decks?
Passengers should stay in their cars until loading is completed. They should keep to walkways when leaving the car.
Passengers are responsible for their own safety while moving about ro-ro decks.
It is easy, only drivers are allowed to stay in the car during loading and unloading.
Passengers should be warned of vehicle movements when entering or crossing car or vehicle decks. They should preferably keep to walkways while moving about the ship.
Which of these actions should you take it your ship is successfully boarded by armed pirates?
Scream in fear and refuse to cooperate.
Keep quiet and ignore any questions you’re asked.
Assure your captors that you’re not planning an attack to overthrow them.
What is Breaking Stress with regard to cargo lashings?
The maximum stress that can be applied to a cargo lashing
The maximum load that can safely be applied to a cargo lashing
The safe working load of a cargo lashing plus 10 percent
The load beyond which a cargo lashing will deform
When a ro-ro unit/cargo is damaged what should the duty officer do if he is not carrying a camera?
Sketch the damaged unit/cargo
Note the manufacturer's details
Make a damage report and rough sketch of the damage
Note the stowage location at which the damage occurred
"…a ship… …intended to transport products with appreciably severe environmental and safety hazards which require significant preventative measures to preclude escape of such cargo. Usually the ship is of double-hull construction, with a variety of tank sizes / capacities." What is this the definition of?
A chemical tanker for the purposes of the 1996 IMO directive MEPC/2.12 circ. on "Mandatory Reporting Requirements for Ships Carrying Dangerous or Polluting Goods".
A type I chemical tanker as per the IBC Code.
A type II chemical tanker, as per the IBC Code.
A parcel chemical tanker as per the IACS Construction Regulations.
Which of the following pump types could be damaged if the discharge valve is closed before the motor is stopped?
Oil analysis results show a high level of tin. What could be the cause of this?
Too high lub.oil temperature.
How is positive stability maintained when loading heavy lift cargoes?
By completely filling the ship’s double bottom tanks and monitoring the loading operation
By monitoring the vessel’s stability during the loading operation
By completely filling those double bottom tanks associated with the cargo hold concerned
By listing the vessel to the opposite side to which the load is being lifted
When does wind force cause heeling moments on a container ship?
When on-deck containers are block-stowed
Whenever wind speeds exceed 70 knots
Whenever wind speeds exceed 60 knots
When the on-deck containers present a certain profile to the wind direction
Which of following are security duties?
Calibration of security equipment
Checking ID of visitors onboard
Monitoring of restricted areas
Which of these statements is incorrect with regard to the loading of bagged fishmeal?
The antioxidant should not be less than 650ppm
The fat content should be less than 15%
The antioxidant should not be less than 100ppm
The moisture content should be between 6 and 12%
Which of the following is a form of food poisoning?
For a container stowed in a position equidistant from the roll and pitch axes of a ship, what will quarter the acceleration forces acting on it?
Doubling the pitch period
For a search to be effective it must be:
Conducted by personnel with limited knowledge of the ship’s layout.
Inclusive of all personnel.
During the cycle of a four stroke diesel engine there is a load reversal on the bottom end bearing when the load transfers from the upper part of the bearing to the lower part. What is the main cause of this load reversal on a modern, turbocharged, medium speed diesel engine?
The light alloy materials used for the piston skirt.
The lack of gas load to oppose the inertial forces generated during the exhaust stroke.
The inertial forces generated during the upward strokes of the piston (compression and exhaust strokes).
The suction effect on the piston during the air intake (induction) stroke.
A tachometer for a diesel engine is reading erratically. The tachometer is of the non-contact type using magnetic proximity switches to generate the signal. What is the most likely cause of this problem?
The shaft magnet has fallen off.
The proximity switch has dirt on the outside casing.
The shaft magnet has become demagnetised.
The proximity switch is loose on its mounting.
The Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing was prepared to give guidance in which of the following cases.
Guidance for Port State Control Officers when carrying out ship inspections.
Guidance on securing of cargoes in hazardous ocean areas.
Preparation and content of the Cargo Securing Manual.
Ship specific guidance relating to securing of deck cargoes.
You are on a tug and are towing an unmanned barge. You are restricted in your ability to manoeuvre. The total length of the tow is 219 metres. What daylight signals are required by the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea?
A diamond shape, where it can best be seen, on the tug only. Three shapes shall also be displayed, being three balls in a vertical line.
Three shapes shall be displayed on the tug, where they can best be seen, in a vertical line, the upper and lower being balls and the middle one a cylinder. The signal flag "T" shall also be flown on the tug. A diamond shall be displayed aft on the tow.
Three shapes shall be displayed forward on the tug, in a vertical line, the upper and lower being balls and the middle one a diamond.
A diamond shape, where it can best be seen shall be displayed on the tug and the tow. Three shapes shall also be displayed in a vertical line, the upper and lower being balls and the middle one a diamond. Diamond shape
Which of the following statements is correct?
Hot rolled steel coils must not be loaded in a rusty condition
Hot rolled steel coils may be loaded in rain
Hot rolled steel coils must never be loaded in rain
Hot rolled steel coils are always shipped in stainless steel envelopes
With regard to dry chemical powder fire-extinguishing systems in the cargo area, what is the required number of self-contained independent dry chemical powder units?
Sufficient number of units to cover the cargo area.
What stability precautions should be taken when loading heavy cargo on a conventional general cargo vessel?
There would be no specific stability problems with a heavy cargo, because the ship would be down to her marks before the spaces were full.
Stow the cargo in the lower hold and keep the Centre of Gravity low and have a large positive GM
Stow some of the cargo in the Tween deck space to raise the Centre of gravity and reduce the effective GM
The lashings should be adequate for the weight of the cargo
Fast rescue boats construction should be:
Rigid, inflated or rigid / inflated
Why may wearing sweat rags slung round your neck when working in the machinery spaces be hazardous?
The rags may cause sweat rash.
The rags may cause you to get too hot and faint.
The rags may be caught by running machinery or power tools.
The rags may be soaked with oil and catch fire.
When loading a static accumulator oil, which of the following is a standard precaution applied to eliminate the risk of explosion through electrostatic charge in the tank?
No metallic sampling devices over 2 litres capacity should be permitted on the cargo deck at any time, unless thoroughly cleaned beforehand with soapy water
No metallic devices, such as those used for gauging and sampling, should be introduced into the tank during loading and for 30 minutes after completion of loading
No rubber containers over 1 litre capacity, such as those used for sampling, should be introduced into the tank between completion of loading and for 10 minutes after that time
No plastic, or plastic coated devices, such as those used for sampling or gauging, should be introduced into the tank unless bonded, at any time
When must side scuttles in passenger ships where the sills are below the margin line be kept closed and watertight?
When not necessary to be kept open due to work being carried out aboard
During navigation between ports
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
lower rescue boat to water
location of embarkation ladder
During mooring operations; which is the safe position to be in?
Between the "point of break" and the "fairlead".
Behind the point of restraint, but inside the zone.
Outside the colored zone.
Behind the fairlead, but inside the zone.