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Give the meaning of the following symbol
Survival craft distress pyrotechnic signals
Buoy fitted with line throwing appliance
Which class of fire is a smouldering fire of wood, textiles, paper and/or other carbonaceous materials?
*Welding and flame cutting 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
Electric welding plants shall be controlled by a responsible engineer before use
Only holders of welding certificates shall be allowed to carry out welding on board ships
Only use electrodes from a well-known manufacturer
In a fixed gas fire-extinguishing system
An audible alarm must sound when the CO2 is being released
An audible alarm must sound when half of the initial amount of CO2 has been released
An audible alarm must sound for a suitable period before the CO2 is released
In carbon dioxide fire-fighting systems for use in machinery spaces the fixed piping system shall be such that:
100% of the gas can be discharged into the space within two minutes
85% of the gas can be discharged into the space within two minutes
70% of the gas can be discharged into the space within one minute
100% of the gas can be discharged into the space within three minutes
What are the main priorities of the leader of the fire fighting teams?
Rescuing of life, fighting the fire, limitation of the fire and secure the retreat
Fighting the fire, communicate with the fire brigade and arrange the lifeboats to evacuate the ship
Start the fire pump, inform other ships, call the local fire brigade, arrange transport to shore
Start the emergency fire pump, fighting the fire, call the local fire brigade, arrange transport to shore
Instructions for "Preparation for welding or hot work in cargo tanks" is laid down by the Norwegian Maritime Directorate. Which of the following requirements regarding welding or hot work corresponds to these instructions?
Before hot work or welding in tanks is started, a complete set of duly signed check lists and certificates shall be provided.
A common certificate for hot and cold work permit shall be used.
Check list and certificate to be signed by the chief engineer and a licenced welder.
A complete set of check lists and certificates to be issued by the safety officer for each tank.
Inmarsat Telex Service code ‘31’ can be used:
to ask for ‘maritime inquiries
when the coast-station is disfunctional
when technical problems are experienced with the Inmarsat terminal
The number of sequential transmissions of a MF/HF-DSC distress alert single frequency call attempt is:
For a “distress alert” via the DSC, the MF-band is used in the frequencies:
TX: 2177.0 kHzRX: 2177.0 kHz
TX: 2187.5 kHzRX: 2187.5 kHz
TX: 2189.5 kHzRX: 2189.5 kHz
What must be regularly checked with the emergency battery of a GMDSS portophone:
the date when the battery must be replaced
the proper working of the emergency battery and the date when the battery must be replaced
the proper working of the emergency battery
Which of the following is a INMARSAT M Mobile Earth Station Identification Number (IMN)?
" On area A3 the function "" Transmission and reception of signals for locating "" is mainly based on:"
the use of SARSAT COSPAS Epirbs
the use of SART transponders
What is the emergency frequency on H.F. (High Frequency) Radio / Telegraphy?
The word CHANNEL is spelled conform the international phonetic alphabet:
Charlie, Hotel, Alfa, November, November, Echo, Lima
Cornelis, Hotel, Alfa, November, November, Edison, Lodewijk
Charlie, Hotel, Able, November, November, Echo, Liverpool
If you discover alcohol and drug abuse onboard, Whom do you report to?
Due to exposure to heat fatigue, heat stroke and dehydration, what is the maximum recommended effective temperature (ET) for full work load in enclosed spaces?
MARPOL 73/78 - Annex V. Disposal of garbage outside "Special Areas". After unpacking spares, you are left with a limited amount of packing materials. What will be the nearest distance to land for disposal into the sea of this materials?
What is the most favorable heading of own vessel when launching a lifeboat / MOB?
Vessel steering with sea / weather astern.
Vessel have weather / sea abeam.
Vessel laying still in the water.
Vessel steering a few degrees off weather / sea (approx 30 degree).
A ship is being overtaken by another ship while proceeding along a river. What should be the required procedure?
The overtaking vessel can overtake but must allow sufficient space to reduce the interaction between the two vessels
The overtaking vessel should request permission from the other ship by sounding two prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts on the whistle or by direct VHF contact.
There should be no overtaking in these confined waters
The overtaking vessel should request permission to overtake from the Port Control VTS
In the situation shown, the bow of your ship is pushed away from the bank. How can you handle this?
Give hard port rudder to get the ship back in the middle of the channel
Give starboard rudder in order to balance the force of the bank effect and rudder effect
Put your engine full astern to stop your ship
Do nothing as the ship will handle itself
You are duty officer on "A" and you are observing "B" on your starboard side. "A" is a heavy loaded tanker, while the other vessel "B" is in ballast. You would like to increase the CPA and reduce the speed to stop your vessel. You are going into the chart room to check the position. The other vessel has engine failure and stops the engine. Suddenly the two vessels are colliding, how can this happen?
It is impossible, since there is a change in the bearing
It is possible since the loaded vessel stops faster than the ballasted vessel
It is possible since the ballasted vessel stops faster than the loaded vessel
It is possible as both vessels will stop at the same rate
Your vessel is moving in Panama Canal waters. When must a regular engineer be on watch in the engine room?
When the chief engineer is attending the engine room.
When requested by the pilot.
Not necessary to be in the engine room if the unmanned engine room status is practiced and alarms have been checked.
SOLAS regulation requires that tankers of XXX ton dwt must be equipped with an emergency towing system?
Which one of the listed requirements regarding radiotelegraph stations do not correspond to present regulations?A radiotelegraph station shall be provided with:
a reliable clock with a dial not less than 12,5 cm diameter, and marked to indicate silence periods
spare parts, tools and testing equipment
direct access to the navigating bridge
either an electric inspection lamp or a flashlight
The wave length of a radio signal in the ether is mainly determined by:
Which class of emission is used for MF radio telephony transmissions ?
Which of the following frequencies is used by the NAVTEX system ?
Which of the following duties shall be included in the "muster list" as being assigned to crewmembers in relation to passengers ?
ensuring that extra food and water is taken to the survival craft
clearing the escape routes
assembling passengers at muster station
ensuring that every passenger is provided with an immersion suit or a thermal protective aid
Which of the following duties shall be included in the "muster list" as being assigned to crewmembers in relation to passengers?
clearing the escape routes
ensuring that every passenger is provided with an immersion suit or a thermal protective aid
ensuring that a supply of blankets is taken to the survival craft
ensuring that extra food and water is taken to the survival craft
A lifejacket has sufficient buoyancy and stability to lift the mouth of an unconscious person at a minimum of:
120 mm above the water (in calm water)
40 mm above the water (in calm water)
160 mm above the water (in calm water)
180 mm above the water (in calm water)
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:
Which of the following fittings shall be provided to all lifeboats:
an electric power starting system for the propulsion engine with one rechargeable energy source
a means for collecting rain water
permanent boarding arrangements on both sides to enable persons in the water to board the lifeboat
a remotely operated steering arrangement
Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every liferaft ?
two painters of a length equal to not less than the distance from the stowage position of the liferaft to the waterline
one searchlight which can work continuously for not less than 3 hours
one (two for a 13 person accommodation) buoyant bailer
How would you know how many people a lifeboat is supposed to hold?
Fill the boat up until no more space is left.
Ask one of the deck officers
No fixed number as it depends on the people's size
The number of persons should be clearly stated on the outside of the boats bow.
*Which of following items shall be included in an abandon ship drill?
Checking the lifeboat provisions and supplies
lowering of at least one lifeboat after any necessary preparation for launching
Checking passenger's immersion suits
Checking the distress signal rockets and other distress signals
What is the main responsibility of a bridge lookout at night?
Inform the bridge of any new lights when they appear over the horizon or any other items observed which may affect the ship
Inform bridge of changing weather patterns
Inform bridge of any lights when they appear over the horizon
Inform bridge of any other ships observed, which appear to be getting closer to your own ship
The data logger on a reefer vessel normally records temperatures for air delivery, air return and cargo pulp. How would the air delivery and return temperatures be expected to vary during the first few days of carrying a cargo of citrus fruit which had not been pre-cooled before loading?
The difference between the two temperatures would steadily increase.
The difference between the two temperatures would remain constant.
The two temperatures would remain constant
The difference between the two temperatures would steadily reduce.
Where can the size of the Magnetic Compass Error be found?
By taking a transit bearing of two fixed geographical positions and comparing it with the bearing of the same points on the chart
On the chart in the centre of the compass rose or by reference to the Variation chart, taking into account the annual changes
By reference to the last entry in the Compass Error Log Book
By taking the error from the Deviation Table on the bridge
How are the membrane cargo containment systems that are frequently used on LNG carriers supported?
The membrane system is fully self supporting.
The membrane system is supported directly by the inner hull through support brackets.
The membrane system is supported by the inner hull through the insulation.
The membrane system is formed with corrugations which gives sufficient support.
When do vertical accelerations acting on containers reach their maximum values?
When a ship is changing direction at its extreme angle of pitch and roll simultaneously
When a ship is changing direction at its extreme angle of pitch
A bulk cargo declaration shows that the iron ore to be loaded has an angle of repose of 45 degrees; what does this indicate?
The cargo pile is stable and unlikely to shift
The cargo pile will be very unstable
The cargo should not be accepted to load
Why is it important to slow down the main engine RPM while water-washing the turbocharger?
To protect the blower side
Not to damage the rotor blades
To protect the exhaustgas economizer.
On a Container vessel, when will a hatch pontoon's quick-acting cleat need replacement?
When the rubber washer is compressed and hardened
When the cleat has sprung open at sea
When the cleat retainer is rusty
When the cleat retainer is distorted
What can be the punishment for a shipmaster who refuses to provide any person carried on the ship with anything which he is entitled to receive in such capacity, or who permits such refusal?
Shall be liable to fines or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, but not exceeding 1 year if there are especially aggravating circumstances.
Shall be liable to fines or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, but not exceeding 2 years if there are especially aggravating circumstances.
Shall be liable to fines or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months.
Shall be liable to fines or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, but not exceeding 9 months if there are especially aggravating circumstances.
When refitting the bolts into a flange on a steam line how should the bolts be prepared so that they can be easily removed next time maintenance is required?
Coat the threads in graphite based grease.
Fit the bolts dry with a spring washer.
Apply thread tape to the bolt threads.
Coat the threads in general purpose grease.
Why does the Chief Mate have to reorder the cargo plan?
The wheels of hatchcover No. 7 came out off their tracks
Hatchcover No. 7 cannot be opened due to a defect in the hydraulic pump
Hold No. 7 is already loaded by the company ashore
The cadet disappeared with the cargo plan
The critical part of any bunkering operation may be considered to be when topping off the tanks at which stage the risk of overflow and spillage of fuel oil is greatest. What is the correct safe procedure to adopt to minimise this risk?
Reduce the bunker delivery flow rate and top off the tanks one at a time.
Shut off each tank as it overflows into the fuel oil overflow tank.
Top off all of the tanks together to reduce the inflow rate into each tank.
Watch for oil coming up the sounding pipe and shut the tank valve just before it overflows.
If the general alarm is sounding and evacuation of the ship is required. What is the best way to ensure that all passengers are aware of the situation?
Use Public Address system to inform the passengers. Inform all passengers to report to designated area for head count.
Crew with designated emergency duties should proceed to the muster station to count all passengers in his section. If somebody is missing, report to their superior.
Inform the passengers through Public Address system. Crew with designated emergency duties should proceed to their cabin section and search all cabins. Guide and evacuate passengers. If the area is inaccessible report to their superior or the bridge.
Alarm signal and Public Address system will be effectively, including head count at muster point.
Hydrocarbons belongs to a chemical group named:?
What cooling medium is normally used to cool the condenser of a fresh water generator?
As understood within the IMDG Code, what is an "article"?
Something that is packed within a freight container.
A device that is responsible for initiating a dangerous reaction.
A device that contains a dangerous substance or mixture of substances.
A form that contains important information about a hazardous substance.
Which is the "FORWARD SPRING", in the figure?
The Forward Spring is indicated by C, in the figure
The Forward Spring is indicated by D, in the figure
The Forward Spring is indicated by A, in the figure
The Forward Spring is indicated by B, in the figure
When cargo discharge reaches stripping levels on an oil tanker, it is necessary to reduce the inert gas pressure. Why is this?
To avoid over-capacity in the IG generator.
To avoid locking the cargo pump impeller.
To comply with MARPOL Annex VI.
What is the name given to the risk assessment programme developed by OCIMF, under which tankers are inspected and the results made available to potential charterers through a database of records?
The Enhanced Survey Programme.
The Ship Inspection Report Programme (SIRE).
The Tanker Inspection and Reporting System (TIRS).
The Chemical Distribution Institute (CDI) Inpsection programme.
What term is applied to the compensation payment by the charterer that is due when a vessel is unable to load / discharge her cargo within the allowed and contracted time?
Contractual penalty discount.
Anyone who violates the provisions of Norwegian law or the provisions of regulations laid down by virtue of Norwegian law, relating to contract of engagements and account book, to notification to, appearance before, or to the taking of evidence, shall be liable to????
Imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months.
Imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months.
Fines or imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months.
A large 2 stroke engine is normally controlled from the bridge during manoeuvring. In this type of automated control for the starting system what would normally cause the 'Engine Failed to Start' alarm to be activated and to lockout starting from the bridge?
A single failed start attempt.
Low start air pressure irrespective of the number of failed start attempts.
3 failed start attempts if the start air pressure had fallen to less than a set value.
What is the difference between the protection supervisor's and the protection and environment committee's area of activity?
The supervisor's duties relate to the ratings, the commitee's to all seafarers
The commitee is supervised by the protection supervisor
The supervisor's field is the work situation, the commitee's the total environment, also spare time
Which of these conventions is The International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code a part of?
The Anti Terrorist International Agreement
A bilge strainer is blocking up during bilge pumping operations which is causing delays as the pump frequently loses suction and has to be primed. What action should be taken to remedy the situation?
Remove the strainer plate and drill larger holes in it and replace it in the housing to avoid blockages.
Clean the strainer more frequently and clean out the bilge well at the first opportunity.
Remove the strainer plate from the housing to avoid blockage and loss of suction.
Use a portable pump to avoid blockage of the strainer.
In some reefer trades cargoes of chilled horse meat carcasses are stowed hanging from deckhead rails in refrigerated locker spaces. What position should the centre of gravity be assumed to be at when carrying out the stability calculations for a vessel with such a stow?
At the mid-height of the hanging carcasses.
At the deckhead of the lockers.
At the point indicated for the lockers in the approved stability handbook.
At the point indicated for the lockers in the approved stability handbook with an arbitrary adjustment to take account of the centre of mass of the hanging carcasses.
If inspection or repair of the boiler is due, the plant has to be shut down, and the boiler emptied for water. If time is available, which of the following procedures is correct?
The feed water regulator should be bypassed and the boiler topped up with cold feed water immediately after shut down to help cool it down before draining.
The boiler should be allowed to cool down after shut down and then the water should be drained out.
The boiler should be blown down to sea immediately after shut down.
The safety valve easing gear be operated and all the pressure released immediately after shut down and then the remaining water is drained.
What is the purpose of an observation tank in a boiler feed system?
To check condensate returns for oil.
For adding chemicals into the boiler water.
To monitor chloride level.
To monitor the water colour.
Emergency instructions in appropriate languages shall be posted in passenger cabins. Which information shall as a minimum be included in the emergency instructions?
Where to find thermal protective aids
Escape routes and alarm signals
The method of donning life-jackets, escape routes and alarm signals
What English term is given to the "growth" that develops on foodstuffs that have been imptoperly stored over a long period?
Cross-flooding fittings shall be operable from:
The section where the unsymmetrical flooding occurs
If a passenger asks you a question you cannot answer, what will you do?
Tell the passenger to ask one of your colleagues who are more experienced than you are
Tell the passenger that you will confer your colleagues and revert with an answer, or you bring the passenger along to a colleague who can give an answer to the question. Never say I don't know!
Make up a story, the passenger doesn't really care
Tell the passenger to approach the information desk/ reception on board
In the ISGOTT Guide, petroleum products are divided into two general groups for the purposes of indicating flammability, based on flashpoint and vapour pressure. These two groups are named 'Volatile' and 'Non-volatile'. To be considered Non-volatile, which of the following criteria must be met?
With a Flashpoint of 60 degrees C or above (open cup method), these liquids produce, when at any normal ambient temperature, equilibrium gas concentrations above the Upper Flammable Limit.
With a Flashpoint of 60 degrees C or below (closed cup method), these liquids produce, when equal to or below any ambient temperature, gas concentrations of less than 5% by volume.
With a Flashpoint of 37.8 degrees C or above (open cup method), these liquids produce, when at any normal ambient pressure, equilibrium gas concentrations below the Lower Flammable Limit.
With a Flashpoint of 60 degrees C or above (closed cup method), these liquids produce, when at any normal ambient temperature, equilibrium gas concentrations below the Lower Flammable Limit.
On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term "FORWARD" are given. Which one is the correct one?
Forward is given by B on the figure
Forward is given by C on the figure
Forward is given by A on the figure
Forward is given by D on the figure
There are a number of different designs of tanks used for the cargo containment systems for liquefied gas carriers including independent tanks. How many different types of independent tanks are there in the IMO Gas Codes?
There are three types of independent tanks; Spherical tanks, Membrane tanks and Prismatic tanks
There are three types of independent tanks, type A, B and C
There are two types of independent tanks; type 1 and 2
There is only one type of independent tanks; Spherical tanks
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
Which of these procedures should crew follow when conducting a search?
Search the perimeter of the space up to a height of 5 feet.
Wait in the area they’ve finished searching until they’re contacted for a status update.
"Stand quietly in various spots around the space, listening for unusual sounds like the tick tock of a clock mechanism."
Conduct random or spot checks of logical threat areas.
Before commencing ballasting for departure, the cargo tanks are surveyed. The small amounts of cargo left in the cargo tanks are referred to as "ROB". What does this abbreviation mean?
Remaining oil and ballast.
How frequently should the PA-system (Public Address) be tested?
How often shall watertight doors in main transverse bulkheads which is in use at sea be operated (tested)?
Compressors for handling vapour from liquefied gas cargoes are fitted as part of the cargo handling plant on liquefied gas carriers. How is liquid prevented from entering the compressor suction?
By checking the temperature in the vapour line between the cargo tank and compressor.
A liquid separator is fitted in the vapour line between the cargo tank and the compressor.
A liquid condenser is fitted in the vapour line between the cargo tank and the compressor.
By checking the pressure in the vapour line between the cargo tank and compressor.
What is the purpose of an evacuation analysis?
To provide port state control inspectors with reports
To provide the passengers with written results of the analysis
To identify and eliminate, as far as practicable, congestion which may develop during an abandonment
To ensure the ship can be evacuated in less than 30 minutes
During the normal operating cycle of a diesel engine there are side thrusts generated by the piston as it moves up and down the cylinder due to the changing angle of the connecting rod. How are these side thrusts accommodated in a trunk piston engine?
The side thrust is transmitted to the cylinder liner and the engine frame by the piston crown.
The side thrust is transmitted to the cylinder liner and the engine frame by the piston rings.
The side thrust is transmitted to the engine frame by the crosshead bearing.
The side thrust is transmitted to the cylinder liner and the engine frame by the piston skirt in way of the gudgeon pin.
All cargo hatch covers on a bulk carrier are to be hose tested in the presence of a surveyor, prior to loading a cargo of steel coils; what should be done to the hatch covers before the test?
Hatch covers in open position
Hatch cover to be lowered by jacks onto seals but not secured
Hatch cover in normal port condition ready to open
Fully secured to a sea- going condition with all side cleats ( if any) fitted
What can be measured by means of a manometer?
What English name is given to a kind of heavy-duty, wide-bladed knife, used for dividing joints of meat or poultry and which is much favoured by cooks of far-eastern nationalities for a wider range of cutting tasks?
During cargo operations, involving perishable cargoes, deck officers should be aware that the cargo is subject to the effects of the weather and ambient conditions. From the options given, select the one which is likely to cause the most rapid temperature change in a refrigerated commodity.
In describing the characteristics of oil cargoes or oil / water slops, what is a mercaptan?
The component of hydrocarbon-based cargoes which is formed from Merolion Carbonized Tannin.
A device fitted to a cargo pump which automatically alerts the operator once traces of water start to be detected during discharge.
A chemical additive blended with crude oil to inhibit the natural "rotton egg" smell associated with certain grades.
A colourless, odorous gas, with a smell similar to rotting cabbage and which is generated naturally by the degredation of natural organisms, as may be found where water has remained under oil for a long time.
On a Container vessel, when can twistlocks be used to lift containers?
When they are semi-automatic
When they are fully automatic
Only if they have been approved and certified for this purpose
When they are of the mid-lock design
With regard to raised deck sockets what must be ensured prior to commencing cargo operations?
They must be ready to secure the turnbuckles
They must be free of internal debris
They must be well painted
What is the most suitable type of packing for a shaft gland of a pump used for seawater duties?
Mica impregnated cotton packing.
Lead covered hemp packing.
What gas checks must be made to the atmosphere in a general cargo ship deep tank prior to cleaning and after discharge of a cargo of vegetable oil?
The atmosphere must be checked for oxygen, methane gas and carbon dioxide
The atmosphere must be checked for oxygen levels, flammable gas and toxic gas
The atmosphere must be checked for oxygen, hydrogen and acid gas
The atmosphere must be checked for hydrogen sulphide, carbon monoxide and hydrogen gas
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