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Which one of the listed requirements regarding lifeboat equipment correspond to present regulations? The normal equipment of every lifeboat shall include:
Helicopter rescue equipment
Sea charts and navigation equipment
How many pyrotechnic signals to be in each lifeboat marked SOLAS A PACK?
10 Rocket parachute flares/ 12 hand flares / 5 buoyant smoke signals.
4 Rocket parachute / 6 hand flares / 2 buoyant smoke.
6 Rocket parachute / 6 hand flares / 6 buoyant smoke.
8 Rocket parachute flares/ 2 hand flares / 6 buoyant smoke signals.
On a fire patrol at night you see smoke coming from a closed cabin door. What action should you take first?
Activate the nearest fire alarm button and advise bridge of the location of the fire.
Take a look inside the cabin to see what the situation is.
Get the nearest fire extinguisher and then open the door to see what the situation is.
As most people are sleeping, call a friend and ask him to assist in putting out the fire.
*When should a crew member joining a ship for the first time be given some training and instructions in the use of the ship's fire-fighting appliances ?
As soon as possible but not later than 24 hours after he joins the ship
As soon as possible but not later than 2 weeks after he joins the ship
As soon as possible but not later than 2 days after he joins the ship
A radio-telex call to a coast-station is generally started up in the:
When with a radio telex-connection with a coast-station ga+? appear on the screen:
The command der+? Must be given
A command as dirtlx…+ can be given
It means “good afternoon, over”
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
You want to make a telephone call to a shore subscriber. Which sequence will you key into your INMARSAT A terminal?
00 # CES two digits code Country code Area code Subscriber code #
CES two digits code # 00 Satellite code Area code Subscriber code #
CES two digits code # 00 Country code Area code Subscriber code #
CES two digits code # 39 Country code Area code Subscriber code #
Which of the following is a coast station MMSI ?
What is a passenger ship according to SOLAS regulations?
A purpose-built passenger ship carrying persons only on defined lines or routes
A ship which carries more than 12 passengers
A ship which is arranged and fitted for carriage of persons which are not members of the ship's crew
A ship which carries passengers only
SOLAS regulations require surveys of ships to be carried out at certain times and at certain intervals. Which of the following surveys apply to passenger ships only?
A survey before the commence of each voyage
Periodical survey every 6 months
Periodical survey every 12 months
Periodical survey every 24 months
If there is an accidental discharge of oil from a tanker, which of these items will NOT have to be noted in the Oil Record Book ?
The time the discharge occurred
The ship-s position when the discharge occurred
The approximate quantity and the type of oil
The name of the person responsible for the oil discharge
For how long is the health certificate valid for a seafarer in foreign trade?
Asthma is a distressing condition in which the muscles of the air passage go into spasm. How can the asthma attacks be triggered off ?
Nervous tension,allergy, or none obvious cause.
Too much fresh air activity
Which position is the best to stop bleeding from the nose?
Sitting on a chair, leaning forward, with two fingers pressing the nose together.
Laying on the back, holding a wet, cold towel on the top of the nose.
Holding the nose above steamed water.
Laying on the back, leaning the head as much back as possible.
How often do you have to certify cargo hoses?
Only when you purchase new hoses
Your vessel has been involved in a collision, which has resulted in a heavy oil leakage. Who should be called to handle pollution claims and damages?
Flag state representative.
The Classification Society's representative.
The Leading Hull Underwriter's nearest Average Agent.
The P & I Club's nearest representative.
Any ship of 10.000 tons gross tonnage and above shall be fitted with oily-water separating equipment for the control of machinery space bilges.What kind of equipment is required in this connection?
Oily-water separating equipment only.
Either Oil fitting equipment , or Oily-water separating equipment , or combination of both.
Oil fitting equipment only.
Two synthetic fibre lines of the same size and material are run out and pretensioned at the berth. However one line (line A) is secured to a shore bollard twice as far as the other line (line B). If a sudden increase in wind now causes an extra load to come on the lines, the extra load will be shared by the lines as follows:
A will take 3/4 of the extra load. B will take 1/4 of the extra load.
A will take 1/3 of the extra load. B will take 2/3 of the extra load.
A will take 1/2 of the extra load. B will take 1/2 of the extra load
A will take 1/4 of the extra load. B will take the 3/4 of the extra load.
During a mooring operation whilst underway it is recommended that, with one ship maintaining a constant course and speed, the other manoeuvres so that:
It dosent matter which side is presented.
The side presented depends on wind direction.
The manoeuvring vessel presents her stbd side to the constant direction vessel.
The manoeuvring vessel presents her port side to the constant direction vessel.
Which one of the following requirements regarding radio telephone stations do not correspond to present regulations?
There shall be an efficient communication between the radio station and the bridge
An instruction card giving a clear summary of the distress procedure shall be displayed at the operators position
While at sea the installation shall be maintained in a satisfactory condition
The radiotelephone station shall be located in the upper part of the ship, sheltered to the greatest extent from noise impairing reception of messages/ signals
What is the purpose of the « SQUELCH » on a VHF transmitter/receiver?
" reduce the ""noise"" in the background"
Increase the range of the transmitter
increase the sound signal of the receiver
switch to another channel
Define the class of emission F3E :
Radiotelex and DSC - Frequency shift keying of sub-carrier with error correction
Radiotelex and DSC - Phase modulation
Radiotelephony - Single sideband full carrier
Radiotelephony - Frequency modulation
Which of the following has not to be noted in the radio log-book
Duration of public correspondence communications
Name of person responsible for distress communications
Discontinuance and resumption of watchkeeping on entering and leaving port
Summary of distress, urgency and safety communications
" What is the meaning of the abbreviation ""RQ"" at the end of a DSC sequence?"
What is the minimum number of lifebuoys carried by a cargo vessel of more than 200 metres in length?
Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every liferaft ?
one searchlight which can work continuously for not less than 3 hours
one first-aid outfit in a waterproof case
two painters of a length equal to not less than the distance from the stowage position of the liferaft to the waterline
Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every liferaft ?
one copy of the prescribed life-saving signals
one searchlight which can work continuously for not less than 3 hours
two painters of a length equal to not less than the distance from the stowage position of the liferaft to the waterline
Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every lifeboat ?
sea-charts and navigating equipment
one immersion suit for each person
a radar reflector or a radar transponder
How much lifeboat capacity should be provided on a conventional cargo ship of more than 85 meters in length?
50% of the ships complement on each side
100% of the ships complement on each side
150% of the ships complement on each side
125% of the ships complement on each side
What will you bring in a lifeboat if the ship is abondoned?
As much biscuit and canned food as possible.
Warm clothes, blankets and lifevests.
All pets that will most likely not be able to enter the boat by themselves.
All valuables like money, jewelry etc.
Give the meaning of the following symbol
Survival craft portable radio
*Which of the following detailed explanations should be mentioned in the Training Manual ?
How to recover survival craft and rescue boats including stowage and securing
How to use surface to air visual signals to be used by survivors
How to use navigational equipment for survival crafts
How to use escape routes and other escape methods
The training manual shall contain instructions and information in easily understood terms and illustrated wherever possible. Which of the following objects do not have to be explained in detail in the manual according to present regulations?
Method and use of devices for protection in launching areas
Method of launching from inside survival craft
Release from launching applications
Use of breathing apparatus
The fire control draft on board is called the safety plan and shall be posted onboard. In port, a copy of this plan shall in addition be available from somewhere else. Where must this copy be available?
In the engine control room.
Handed over to the surveyors.
To accommodate expansion of piping on the deck of a chemical tanker the following are fitted:
Flanges on the pipes at frequent intervals?
Extra strong pipes that can withstand the forces of expansion?
Natural bends at intervals?
Which cell voltage is required to trickle charge a lead acid battery?
What is the requirement to valves in the ESD (Emergency shut-down) system?
They must be electrically operated.
They must be hydraulically operated.
They must be pneumatically operated.
Which of the following can cause an unprecedented list at sea?
Which is the "TUG TOWING LINE', in the figure?
The Tug Towing Line is indicated by B, in the figure
The Tug Towing Line is indicated by D, in the figure
The Tug Towing Line is indicated by C, in the figure
The Tug Towing Line is indicated by A, in the figure
What is a digital signal?
A signal indicating Revolutions per minute (RPM)
A signal used by multimeters to measure resistance.
The reading of a multimeter when indicating voltage, current or resistance.
A signal with discrete levels such as 0 = "low" and 1 = "High"
Some 4-stroke engines are fitted with a rotorcap on the cylinder head valves. For what reason?
Rotate the inlet valve during operation.
To prevent the valve spindel to stick..
Distribute the exhaust gas or the air inlet better to improve combustion.
Improve the scaling surface function, increase the service time of the exhaust valve in the engine.
When cross-flooding arrangements to correct unsymmetrical flooding and excessive heel angels in damaged condition are installed in passenger ships, what is the maximum angle of heel after flooding but before equalization?
In preparing a reefer vessel for loading the next cargo a careful inspection of the cargo spaces should be carried out. All required maintenance and the repair of any damage identified during the inspection should be completed prior to loading. Select, from the options given, the most appropriate action to be taken when the maintenance and any repairs are completed.
Keep a record of the hours worked as a basis for a claim against the previous charterers.
Make a detailed record of all maintenance and repairs carried out for presentation to the supervisor at the loading port as proof that the vessel is in an acceptable condition for loading the cargo.
Don't bother recording anything as this type of work is considered routine.
Keep a record of all the repairs in the planned maintenance schedule.
What requires close attention during portable car deck inspections?
Abrasions over the decks' surfaces
Signs of cracks in way of deck supports
On a cellular container vessel, what would make a cargo hold not ready to accept containers?
Indented tank top plating
What will a cadet find in the engine room store?
A Cadet will find the emergency steering gear in the engine room store
A Cadet will find the spare anchor in the engine room store
A Cadet will find the spare propeller in the engine room store
A Cadet will find machinery spare parts in the engine room store
A 450 volt, 859 kW rated generator has not been in operation for several weeks. Prior to starting, insulation resistance readings are taken. The minimum acceptable insulation resistance reading on the main stator winding to allow you to proceed with running the generator is:
Approximately how many days will fresh cucumbers usually last in cold storage?
What medium is used to calibrate the ODME?
Vegetable and animal oils undergo decomposition over time, generating obnoxious and toxic vapours and depleting the oxygen in the tank. What name is given to this process?
The purpose of the “flame scanner” on the boiler is
check the colour of the flame
controlling the combustion air supply to the boiler
shut off the oil flow if the flames goes out
What is the potential effect on a steam boiler of having calcium based compounds present in boiler water and proper water treatment is not carried out?
It will cause corrosion and scale deposits in the boiler..
It will form passive layers on the metal surfaces in the boiler..
It will reduce the TDS in the boiler..
No negative effects are likely.
Recording the pulp temperature of fruit at all stages of the transport chain provides a valuable record of the status of the product. Which of the procedures given in the options should be adopted by a deck officer when dealing with the fruit?
After taking the pulp temperature the individual piece of fruit should be retained in the space with other specimens that have been used
After taking the pulp temperature the individual piece of fruit should be discarded as the specimen used will usually spoil rapidly.
It does not matter whether or not the specimen is left in the cargo space as the carriage temperature will preserve it.
After taking the pulp temperature the individual piece of fruit should be returned to the carton of fruit from which it was sampled
A 6-Volt relay is to be used with a 12-Volt power supply. The relay requires a current of 0.1 Amp. What is the series resistance required.
What is the hydraulic hand pump usually used for?
The hydraulic hand pump is usually used as a converter for the grease nipples
The hydraulic hand pump is usually used to blow up the fitter
The hydraulic hand pump is usually used to slack the brake on the windlass
The hydraulic pump is usually used for tightening the G-nuts
What is normally meant by the term 'flammable range' in relation to liquefied gas cargoes carried at sea?
It is the maximum distance from a flammable mixture of the gas that an ignition source could be to still cause the mixture to ignite.
Range between the minimum and maximum concentrations of gas in air which form a flammable mixture.
It is the minimum distance from a burning mixture that other objects or personnel need to be to avoid being burnt.
It is the vertical height that the flames of the burning gas would reach in still air.
What should you do in case of any fire breaks out?
Alert the bridge, Rescue human life, Extinguish if possible by use of available fire fighting-fighting appliances, Secure the area/ damage control
Fight the fire and report to the bridge when you have extinguished it
Ask passengers to assist you with fire-fighting
What is a deck lift vehicle?
This is another term for a portable vehicle deck
A portable deck used to raise or lower vehicles
A vehicle used to raise or lower portable decks
A vehicle used to raise or lower decks on which vehicles are stowed
When working in areas which requires the use of a ladder, should you:
Use a safety belt/harness and secure it to a fixed piece of equipment/ship-s structure.
All of the listed alternatives.
Secure the ladder top and bottom.
Have a person standing by at the scene/bottom of ladder.
What percentage of anti-freeze fluid is added to the L.P.G. compressor cooling-water system?
Perishable cargo is usually stowed on wooden pallets. The pallets are designed for either two-way or four-way fork lift entry. From the point of view of use on a refrigerated vessel, choose the option which highlights the most important difference between these two types of pallet.
The four-way pallet uses less material.
The two-way pallet is more robust.
The two way pallet is easier to construct.
It does not matter which way around the four-way pallet is stowed.
Modern cellular container vessels which carry refrigerated cargo below deck mainly maintain an acceptable temperature in the cargo holds by which of the features given in the options?
By designing the vessels with a larger gap between the columns of containers.
By using large natural ventilators to achieve the required air changes.
By using powerful mechanical fans to achieve a large number of air changes.
By insulating the fuel tanks in the vicinity of the cargo space.
What could result from an experienced bulk carrier master loading containers that shifted en route?
Cargo interests could refuse to accept the cargo
The ship could be deemed uncargoworthy at the commencement of the voyage
The ship could be arrested by cargo interests
The vessel could be deemed unseaworthy due to the master’s inexperience with carrying containers
What is the principal ingredient in Risotto?
What separating temperature do You mean is best for lub. oil.?
How many separate means of escape are provided from each fire zone above the bulkhead deck?
What is an unsaturated hydrocarbon?
Unsaturated hydrocarbons are colourless and odourless liquids and they are chemically reactive
Unsaturated hydrocarbons are colourless liquids with a sweetish odour, they are chemically non-reactive and have to be carried under high pressure
Unsaturated hydrocarbons are colourless and odourless liquids and they are chemically non-reactive
Unsaturated hydrocarbons are colourless liquids with a sweetish odour and they are chemically reactive
The ship's crew are supervising the stevedores loading a non-palletized, break bulk cargo of fruit packed in cartons onto a conventional reefer vessel. Select the best type of stow to achieve good carriage conditions for the cargo from the options given.
A very loose stow leaving large gaps between the cartons for the cold air to circulate between them.
A loose stow leaving small gaps between the cartons for the cold air to circulate between them.
A very tight stow where the last few cartons are forced into existing rows to prevent any movement.
A tight stow leaving no space between the cartons so that the cold air is forced through the fruit in the cartons.
Why is it important to check the ullages of the cargo tanks and sound double-bottom tanks at regular and frequent intervals during an oil tanker's loaded passage?
Such a procedure will indicate if there are any internal or hull leakages
Such a procedure will indicate if there is a build-up of pressure and the failure of any part of the venting system.
Because it is a requirement and the vessel can demonstrate complaince during an audit.
Such a procedure will confirm the correct function of the cargo calculator by referencing volume against temperature.
You are going to enter a tank to clean up some dust. What kind of permits is required to be issued before entering?
Enclosed Space Entry Permit
Hot Work Permit and Cold Work Permit.
Enclosed Space Entry Permit and Hot Work Permit.
Enclosed Space Entry Permit and Cold Work Permit
What is the absolute maximum size for a cargo tanks on oil tankers?
Maximum 40,000 cubic metres.
Maximum 35,000 cubic metres.
Maximum 20,000 cubic metres.
Maximum 30,000 cubic metres.
What can be done to minimize the reduction of GM due to free surface?
Close all watertight doors.
Reduce the number of slack tanks.
Load liquids into only one tank at a time
Load fluids only into tanks with transverse subdivision bulkheads
Is it required to have supplementary emergency electric lighting on board passenger ships?
No, passengers should bring their own flashlights
No, reflective marking indicates the escape routes
Yes, all passenger public spaces and alleyways shall be provided with supplementary electric lighting
Where is a "rose box" fitted on a General Cargo ship?
At the suction ends of cargo hold bilge pipes
In the engine room bilge system
At the engine room section of the hold bilge system
What special requirements applies to fire alarm signalling systems in passenger ships
Same requirements for Fire alarm systems applies to all ships
Remote control of fire doors and reactivation of ventilation
Centralized in a continuously manned control station with remote control of fire doors, Indication of open or closed fire doors
Fail safe, Centralized in a continuously manned control station, Remote control of fire doors, Indication of open or closed fire doors, Reactivation of ventilation, Detector status, Back up powered
In a low pressure auxiliary boiler, if after testing the water, You found the P. alkalinity to be 50 PPM CaCO3, what action would You take?
Blow down the boiler and reduce dosage.
One of the purposes to MARPOL Annex I is to:
Ensure that the ships certificates are valid.
The tanker is en-route and meets certain discharging conditions.
Prevent operational oil pollution by providing ships with discharge criteria and other guidelines to follow.
Prevent sea-going incident involving tankers.
A bulk carrier is about to commence loading steel coils using ships cranes, what three important checks must be made?
Cabs cleaned and lighted, drivers regularly rested
Crane windows cleaned,cab heater on and no- smoking rule enforced
Crane controls tested, limit switches correctly set and SWL never to be exceeded
Planned maintenance completed, all paintwork in good condition and lighting checked
What do you understand by: Secure the tug?
Secure the tug means: to pass a line to the tug
Secure the tug means: to let go the tug
Secure the tug means: to make fast the tug
Secure the tug means: to pick up the tug line
Before a solid bulk cargo is loaded, the Master and shore representative must agree a loading plan which covers which of the following aspects?
Maximum permissible forces and moments on the ship
Quantity and rate of loading the cargo
All of the items specified in the possible answers
When maintenance work is to be carried out on an electric motor driving a centrifugal water pump with automatic start, should you;
Ascertain from the senior watchkeeper if it is okay to start work, isolate the valves then commence work.
Set in local control, isolate the suction and delivery valves then commence work.
Isolate the suction and delivery valves then inform the electrician that you are starting work.
In conjunction with the senior watchkeeper and electrician, isolate valves, electrical supply, automatics and post 'Do not operate' signs before commencing work.
Which of the given options characterizes a 2-stroke diesel engine ?
The piston always has a short skirt.
A 2 stroke engine always has 2 or more turbochargers.
A 2 stroke engine completes a full cycle every revolution.
A 2 stroke engine has an air inlet valve in the cylinder cover.
The HP discharge valves of a 2 stage air compressor suffer from build up of carbon deposits even though the correct maintenance is carried out on them. What is the most likely cause of this problem?
Water in the compressor lubricating oil.
Worn scraper and piston rings.
Compressor cooling water temperature too low.
Ineffective air intake filter.
At what temperature should Intermediate Fuel Oil (IFO) 180 be maintained so as not to damage a bulk cargo of grain?
A cargo of hard frozen, whole tuna is being loaded on a conventional reefer vessel. Select the best method of loading the cargo from the options given.
What damages a ship’s cargo holds?
Repeated stresses at a particular location
Which of the options given is most likely to result in overheating of a ball bearing fitted to a pump shaft?
Running the pump at full capacity.
Partly filling the bearing with grease.
Fitting a sealed bearing that cannot be greased.
Completely filling the bearing with grease.
What is ‘Reserve Buoyancy’?
The buoyancy provided by all enclosed spaces above the waterline
The residual buoyancy at an angle of loll
The residual buoyancy at the maximum righting lever
The buoyancy provided by all spaces above the waterline
Many large slow speed diesel engines operating on heavy fuel oil have a fuel injection system which features Variable Injection Timing. How does this affect engine operation?
VIT allows the ship's engineers to alter the injection timing for each load setting with a simple single adjustment of the fuel rack.
VIT increases engine efficiency by automatically maintaining the maximum cylinder pressure over the entire load range.
VIT increases engine efficiency by automatically maintaining the maximum cylinder pressure over part of the load range.
VIT improves engine operation by automatically controlling the start of fuel injection when it detects a poor quality fuel.