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According to their physical state, extinguishing agents may be classified:
Synthetic, proteinic, gases and liquid
Solid, proteinic and gases
For which of the following groups of substances or materials is the use of water as an extinguishing agent dangerous?
Gas-oil, oily rags, synthetic textiles
Sodium hydrosulphite , potassium hydroxide, magnesium
In a liquid fire the surface of which is about 100m?,
the radiated heat can spread to exposures placed 200m away
the radiated heat is lower than the conducted heat
the radiated heat can spread to exposures placed 100m away
Flames are usually higher than the diameter of the fire
A self contained Breathing Apparatus should contain at least 1200 litres of air. How long should this last a normal person who is not carrying out hard work?
What is the general requirement for the closing mechanisms of the inlets and outlets of all the ventilation systems?
Only a manually closing mechanism is allowed
Closing must be remotely controlled from the central fire control panel
Closing must be possible from outside the spaces being ventilated
An automatic closure for each section protected by a fire detection and alarm system must be provided
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”
When a coastguard-station wants to send a gale-warning by DSC it will happen in the category:
For the connection between VHF and antenna must be used:
a three vein cable with earth-connection
a coax cable of proper impedance
a copper wire of sufficient diameter to minimise loses
By the degree of selectivity of a receiver is meant:
ability to make weak stations audible
ability to distinguish weak stations from adjacent stronger stations
ability to prevent variations in the strength of radio frequency signal received
There has been an accident on board. Urgent medical advice is needed. The call is preceded by:
If one requires medical advice by means of an Inmarsat-C terminal one should use the following address:
The traffic list of a coast-station is a list of:
pertinent navigational -and weather information
call-signs of ships for which a radio-telephone call, a telegram or another call is intended
names of ships which, on behalf of safety at sea, are being routed by a traffic control system
Cargo tanks with which of the following lining types can be used for the carriage of Propylene Oxide?
Steel or stainless steel.
What will happen if Phenol is overheated ?
It will be discolored and turn pink.
It will freeze and turn pink.
Which one of the given requirements regarding manning and supervision of survival craft do not correspond to the present regulations? (SOLAS III/10)
A deck officer or certificated person shall be placed in charge of each survival craft to be used
Every lifeboat required to carry radio telegraph installation shall have a person capable of operating the equipment assigned
Every motorized survival craft shall have a certificated engineer assigned
There shall be a sufficient number of trained persons on board mustering and assisting untrained persons
Who are responsible for safe working conditions onboard?
The officer of the watch.
Master, Chief Engineer & Chief Officer.
COTP can request (OPA-90)
Maximum two drills a year
Unannounced drills at any time
Participation in all announced drills
Unconscious casualties who are breathing and whose hearts are beating should be placed in the Recovery Position. What is the Recovery Position?
The patient sitting in a position with the head kept as low as possible.
The patient placed in a "face -to-the-floor" position, and with arms and legs arranged in order to stabilize this position.
The patient sitting in a up-right position and with the arms and legs arranged in order to keep this position stable.
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.
Give the meaning of the following symbol
Wheeled fire extinguisher
Portable fire extinguisher
Your vessel is going alongside a pier. Two tugs will assist at the mooring. How would you use the tugs, and at which position?
Pushing on ship-s flat side and make fast in the vessel for pulling if needed
One made fast forward for pulling, one pushing aft
Fast FWD and AFT in center lead
Pushing on ship-s flat side not made fast to be able to move in best position if needed
If you are called upon to reeve a new wire onto a self-stowing winch drum you would, after looking at brake arrangement, reeve it to pay out as follows:
Depends on the lay of the wire strands
Doesn-t matter which direction
If a nylon mooring rope gets wet by immersion in water it undergoes:
No change in strength or length.
A decrease in strength of 20 %.
No change in strength but some elongation.
An increase in strength of 20 %.
During a double banking operation the off-take or smaller vessel generally provides the moorings. If wires are used it is recommended that ropetails are fitted onto the ends of the wires. This is to:
Introduce some elasticity into the lines for shock load absorption
Introduce electrical discontinuity between ships
Permit quick cutting in an emergency
All the listed alternatives
In maritime radio traffic sea area A1 is considered a sea area which:
With the exception of sea area A2-A3 within the range of a Cospas-Sarsat satellite where continuous alarm is available
Is not covered by any coast station
Is within radio traffic range of at least one VHF- coast station where continuous DSC-alerting is available
With the exception of sea area A3-A4 and within range of a HF radio station where continuous alarm is available
" On area A1 the function "" Transmission and reception of ship to ship distress alerts "" is mainly based on:"
the use of SART transponders
The type-indication of the radio set is mentioned in:
the safety certificate (S.C.)
The responsibility for the transmitting equipment lies with the:
The responsibility for the use of the mariphone on board lies with the:
Secrecy in maritime radio traffic means that:
received messages, which aren’t intended for own ship are not passed on
the speaker of a VHF radiotelephony installation as well as of a MF/HF telephony installation is to be surged off during private conversations
the radio communication equipment on board may only be operated by a person in possession of a valid operating certificate
Secrecy in maritime radio traffic means that:
the speaker is switched off during private conversations
received messages, which aren’t intended for own ship are not passed on
the mariphone may only be used by a person who is in possession of a valid operating certificate
In accordance with GMDSS rules, the frequency 2187.5 kHz is used for:
When onboard channel 16 is used for a shore radio-connection, you always work:
Which class of emission is used for VHF radio telephony transmissions ?
What is most important when preparing for emergencies?
That people listen to orders given.
That people are well trained.
That people know where to find designated equipment.
That people know where to muster.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
gathering place for embarkation formalities
muster station for families only
What is the general emergency alarm signal to be sounded by the ship's whistle and alarm bells in case of an emergency situation?
Seven short blasts followed by one prolonged blast
Continuos sounding by whistle and alarm bells
A ship in distress should transmit the appropriate alarm signal followed by the distress call and message on one or all of the international distress frequencies. Which of frequencies is in accordance with the present recommendations?
550 kHz, 2182 kHz and 121.5 MHz
500 kHz, 2182 kHz and 156.8 MHz
550 kHz, 2367 kHz and 121.5 MHz
500 kHz, 2367 kHz and 243 MHz
Which of the following features is required for an anti-exposure suit ?
is marked with the name of the vessel to which the appliance belongs
is made of such a material that it cannot be torn
has a lateral field of vision of at least 120°
can be continously worn without impeding every duties to be performed by the wearer when in normal watch on the bridge
Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every lifeboat ?
an operational compass provided with a binnacle
sea-charts and navigating equipment
one life-jacket for each person
Which one of the listed requirements regarding fire protected lifeboats do not correspond to present regulations? Water spray systems shall:
have separate draining pumps of sufficient capacity
be arranged for flushing with fresh water and allowing complete draining
protect the occupants through a continuos oil fire for a period of not less than 8 minutes
have means for "turn on/turn off" the flow of water over the exterior of the lifeboat
What equipment is provided in a liferaft to help you keep warm in cold weather?
The floor of the raft has a second layer which can be inflated to give additional insulation from the cold water
The floor of the raft has a second layer which can be inflated to help insulation, in addition to the thermal protective aids (10% of complement, minimum 2)
At least 10% of the rafts complement with a minimum of 2 thermal protective aids are provided
Thermal protective aids for each person
In which way shall a survivor be hauled out of the sea?
Your vessel has been in involved in a collision with an other vessel. As Master responsible for the ship and persons on board, what is the first step to take?
Organise someone to assess the extent of damage and the residual stability of the vessel.
Determine is there is any evidence of pollution.
Determine any injuries or deaths of persons on board
Communicate with the other ship.
To conform with "best practise", can you drive a crane and stand-by for a colleague who has entered a cargo tank at the same time?
Normally no, but if we are in a hurry to get lots of jobs done before entering port and the Chief Mate know about it, then it is alright to do so.
Yes, if I have radio contact with the man inside the tank.
An air compressor is being refitted in the engine room. The compressor and motor are coupled using a flexible coupling and are mounted on a common 'skid' which fixed to the deck with resilient mountings. Which of the statements, from the options given, relating to the alignment of the motor and compressor is true?
As long as the two coupling halves are at the same height the flexible coupling will accommodate any horizontal misalignment or difference in the gap between the coupling faces.
Shims should be fitted between the motor and compressor feet and the skid to ensure correct vertical, horizontal and parallel alignment of the coupling halves before it is bolted up.
The compressor and motor can just be placed directly on the common skid as they will probably be closely aligned anyway.
Machines using flexible couplings and resilient mountings do not need to be aligned. That is why they have flexible and resilient elements fitted.
Is membrane tanks designed for carrying of ambient liquefied gases?
Yes if the vessel have cargo cooling plant
No, membrane tanks is normally designed for transport of fully refrigerated cargoes
Yes if the membrane tank is designed for high pressure
Yes if the membrane is more than 50mm thick
What information should be displayed on a Fumigated Container?
The date of manufacture of the container
The proper name of the fumigant and the date it was applied
The trade name of the fumigant and the date it was applied
The last container inspection date
Which of the following cargo types could normally be stowed next to drums of cement on a General Cargo Vessel?
On a container vessel, why would it be difficult to extinguish a fire in a container containing chemicals?
Because water, if used, will always cause a chemical fire to flare up
Because containers containing chemicals are always inaccessible
Because heat is often produced due to chemical reactions within the cargo
Because chemical fires always spread instantaneously to other containers
What initial simple action can be taken to reduce the oxygen content of boiler water?
Increase the boiler pressure.
Raise the feed water temperature.
Lower the feed water temperature.
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.
Why is it considered good practice to have a duty crew member stand by the loading ramp?
To guide ro-ro units onto the vessel
To supervise the stevedores
o record the nature and extent of any pre-loading damages to cargo
To supervise the rate of loading
You have to choose one of the following instruments for measuring pressure in an air bottle in measuring range 0 - 35 BAR. Which instrument would you install?
Normally ventilation fans in enclosed ro-ro spaces must be run continuously whenever vehicles are on board, why?
It is better to run the fans continuously instead of testing the atmosphere
An increased number of air changes may be required when vehicles are being loaded or unloaded, or where flammable gases or liquids are stowed in closed ro-ro spaces
It is easier for the crew, they don't have to think about starting and stopping of fans
The manufacturer of the fans recommends continuous operation to reduce maintenance cost
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
When measuring level of liquids with a differential pressure meter, the name of the sensing device is:
Positive displacement tube
It has been shown that the controlled release of oil is effective in reducing the effects of the sea, making it possible for a rescue craft to approach survivors in the water. How many square metres does the IAMSAR Manual suggest may be calmed by releasing 200 litres of lubricating oil slowly through a rubber hose with the outlet maintained just above the surface while the ship proceeds at slow speed?
Approx 50,000 square metres.
Approx 5,000 square metres.
Approx 500 square metres.
What type of heat exchanger is shown?
In the context of oil tanker operations, what is "clingage"?
Oil residues remaining in the bottom of a cargo tank after tank-cleaning
The resistance to flow in a pipeline during the discharge of an oil cargo
Electrostatically charged bubbles of air and moisture suspended in an oil cargo after loading
Residues remaining on the inside of a pipeline, or on the internal structure of a cargo tank after an oil cargo has been discharged
When general cargo is damaged during heavy weather on a General Cargo vessel, which of the following persons should attend on board at the next port?
Surveyor representing the consignee
Surveyor representing the vessel's hull & machinery underwriters
Surveyor representing the vessel's P. & I. Club
Is it required to have full secondary barrier on spherical Type "B" tanks?
Yes, and the secondary barrier must be able to contain tank leakage for a period of 15 days.
Yes, if the tank is not crack propagation resistant.
Yes, it is required to have full secondary barrier.
Only partial secondary barrier required.
The use of a chemical additive to induce a chemical reaction and so expedite the cleaning of a cargo tank on a chemical tanker is a common operational technique. What is the chemical term for the substance used in such a procedure?
What do Tonnes per Centimeter immersion (TPC), Moment to Change Trim by one Centimeter (MCTC) and Longitudinal Centre of Floatation (LCF) have in common?
They vary with changes in displacement
They vary with small angles of heel
They vary with changes in the shape of the waterplane
They remain unaffected by changes in displacement
When is it necessary to seal a CO2 injection line into the designated ballast hold?
When testing the CO2 system
Prior to ballasting the hold
When carrying non-inflammable cargoes
When handling cargoes that emit dust
When a Classification Society surveyor identifies corrosion, structural defects or damage to the hull of a vessel, machinery and / or any piece of equipment which, based on the society's rules and in the opinion of the surveyor affects the ship's class, which of the following is that surveyor likely to issue?
A Notification of Deficiency.
A revised Class Notation.
A Notification of Detention.
What is the recommended range for the pH-value for the water in a diesel engine cooling system engine cooling water be maintained?
What is the purpose of an automatic trip system onboard, and how does this function?
Automatic trip is to avoid tanks being cooled too much, the trip function is often initialised by a float switch or a temperature switch.
Automatic trip is to avoid vacuum to be generated in cargo tanks.
Automatic trip is to avoid over pressurising in cargo tanks and other pressurised vessels, the trip function is often initialised by a float switch.
Automatic trip is to avoid tanks and pressurised vessels becoming overloaded, the trip function is often initialised by a float switch.
What are the duties of engine room ratings forming part of an engine room watch?
To note all machinery not functioning properly.
To clean and maintain dirty equipment.
To assist in the efficient and safe watchkeeping.
To verify the current operational parameters.
Most maintenance and repair tasks carried out onboard ship require a permit to work which will include a full risk assessment. Where would an engine room rating find out about the precautions that are required as a result of the risk assessment for a particular task?
Code of Safe Working Practices (COSWP)
Ships Safety Management Manual (ISM Code procedures)
Chief Engineer’s standing orders.
What will the cadet find in the engine store?
He will find The Bosun in the engine store
He won't find anything in the engine store
He will find the port anchor winch in the engine store
He will find new brake bands in the engine store
Do we find integral tanks as cargo tanks on gas carriers?
Integral tanks are normally not allowed on gas carriers other than LPG carriers
Integral tanks are allowed on all types of gas carriers
Integral tanks are normally not allowed on gas carriers if the cargo to be carryed have boiling point less than –10oC at atmospheric pressure
Integral tanks are normally allowed on gas carriers if the cargo to be carryed have temperature above –10oC
You are going to inspect a fresh water tank together with one of the Engineers. Is it safe enough to open the manhole and enter the tank (it is only fresh water) or do you have to take extra precautions before entering?
Make sure that the tank/ enclosed space is gas free, ventilated and the oxygen content is measured. O2 content shall be 21% before entering the tank/ enclosed space
Bring a flashlight and put on safety shoes
Use a breathing apparatus if the oxygen level is below 21%
Remember to have a colleague standing by to assist you if any problems
What is the advantage of a large ship?
The advantage of a large ship is that it contributes to safe transportation of goods
The advantage of a large ship is that it can cope with most emergency situations
The advantage of a large ship is that it can easily be manoeuvred
The advantage of a large ship is that it is economical to operate
Maintenance of lifeboats and davit arrangements is routine work onboard. Why should you not carry out this type of work alone?
It is boring to work alone and you should be able to chat with colleagues while working
If you need something to drink, the second person can get it for you
If the person working on the lifeboat falls over board, the second person can lower the lifeboat and prepare pick-up immediately
There might be a risk of falling even though harness and lifeline is used. A second person should always stand by to assist with tools etc. and other practical arrangements.
What is the normal procedure for cooldown cargo tanks prior to loading LNG?
Pumping cold LNG through the spray header.
Pumping cold LNG to the bottom of the tank.
Pumping cold LNG through the heater.
Pumping cold LNG through liquid header.
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
When would the cargo tanks of an LNG carrier normally be inerted?
Immediately after every cargo discharge operation.
Immediately before any of the ship's personnel enter the cargo tanks.
Before gas freeing for maintenance and inspection and after completion of the maintenance and inspection.
Immediately before every cargo loading operation.
On a General Cargo vessel, what action should be taken when the discharge equipment such as chain slings to be used by stevedores, are considered unsuitable by ships staff?
Provide ships equipment to discharge
Inform stevedores of concern and protest by letter
Continue discharge as planned and inform Designated Person Ashore(DPA)
Where would you find the document relating to the "Condition of Freeboard Assignment" onboard?
With the Loadline Certificate.
With the Structural Survey File.
With the Classification Records.
With the Safety Construction Certificate.
The Ziegler-Nichols method is used in control engineering when setting up the system. Which of the system components given in the options would this method be applied to during initial set up?
Sensing unit to set the range.
Valve positioner to optimise speed of operation.
PID controller for tuning.
Valve and actuator to set the span of travel.
Which of the following statements is incorrect with regard to loading bagged fishmeal?
Cargo holds should be free of cargo residues
Cargo holds should be free of infestation
Cargo holds do not require ventilation
You have just completed the discharge of a cargo of Lube Oil additive and are clearing the ship's lines to shore. What piece of equipment can be fitted between a drain cock and the air line to safely release any excess pressure before disconnecting the air line?
Who should operate ships' ramps, car platforms, retractable car decks and similar equipment?
All crew working on ro-ro deck.
Only the ships' officers.
Only competent persons authorised by a responsible ships' officer, in accordance with the company's work instructions.
Bosun and the loading officer
What is most important for visual search purposes?
Use of standard search pattern
Design of special search pattern
Start a search immediately
Design of individual search pattern
Low voltage ships tend to have insulated neutral systems. What is the reason for this?
If the neutral is not insulated then it may short to other conductors.
It is easier to detect faults
In the event of an earth fault vital equipment will not trip
It is more effective than insulating the live conductor
When we are measuring salinity with a salinometer, the sensing device is:
What is the time limit for abandonment of ro-ro passenger ships?
2 hours from the time the abandon ship signal is given
15 minutes from the time the abandon ship signal is given
30 minutes from the time the abandon ship signal is given
A small consignment of dangerous goods is to be loaded on deck of a General Cargo ship; choose from the following stowage position which is the most suitable ?
The forward end on No 2 hold
The aft end of No. 4 hold
Which of the following cargo types is a general cargo vessel best suited ?
Containers and heavy project cargo
Pallets tinned foodstuffs and drums chemicals
Bulk grain and bulk cement
Fruit and vegetable cargoes