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How many hand held distress flares are carried in each liferaft with SOLAS A pack?
*According to the SOLAS definition, what is an incombustible material?
A material that neither burns nor gives out flames when it is exposed to the standard fire test for 30 minutes
A material that neither burns nor emits flammable fumes in such a quantity as to experience ignition, when the temperature rises to 750 ?C
A material that is made out of steel or equivalent material
A material that neither burns nor gives out flames when it is exposed to the standard fire test for 1 hour
*Which of the following spaces is a "special category space"?
A space the gross calorific value of which may exceed 45 megajoules per square meter of the deck area
A space containing a centralised fire control equipment
A space specially designed and used for the storage of class 1.1.dangerous goods
A garage tweendeck on a passenger ferry
In case a fire alarm is sounded from the bridge, what action would you take as Engineer on Duty?
Contact the bridge by telephone and ask for instructions
Report to the muster station
At which time shall required fixed fire-detection and fire-alarm systems with manual operated call points be in operation? (SOLAS II-2/13.1.1)
At sea and in ports when there are qualified officers on duty
At all times during navigation
Capable of immediate operation at all times
What is the most common fixed fire fighting extinguishing system fitted in an engine room?
An halogenated hydrocarbon system
A pressure water-spraying system
A carbon dioxide (CO2) system
*What is the minimum volume of air contained in the cylinders of a SOLAS compliant self-contained compressed-air operated breathing apparatus (SCABA)?
"B" Class divisions in ships are constructed so that they are capable of preventing the passage of smoke and flame to the end of a standard fire test held for how many minutes?
During the transmission every DSC-symbol is:
only sent twice in a distress alert
The aerial system of an Inmarsat-C terminal consist of:
an omni-directional aerial
What is MERSAR an abbreviation for?
Maritime Emergency Radio Signal and Response.
Merchant Radio Signal and Receiver.
Merchant Ship Safety and Rescue.
Merchant Ship Search and Rescue Manual.
A distress-call, onboard via RCC, may only be given Receipt if:
OSC from the RCC concerned invites the vessels
The O.O.W deems it necessary
Which type of call will be sent by a ship sighting another ship in distress which is not itself in position to transmit a distress alert ?
What is the possible position of a ship in distress called?
What can be used to reduce the effect of the state of sea-waves?
You are transiting a narrow channel. What can happen in this situation?
The bow will be pushed away from the bank
The bow will be sucked towards the bank
The stern will be pushed away from the bank
None of the mentioned will happen
Whilst unmooring after a ship to ship transfer operation, experience shows that, for the manoeuvring vessel, casting off the forward moorings first and letting the bow swing out before casting off the final after moorings, and then steaming away is a satisfactory procedure. It is recommended however that the angle of disengagement when steaming away should initially be kept at:
Sea area A4 is in maritime radio traffic a sea area:
with the exception of sea areas A1,A2 and A3, within the range of Inmarsat-satellites, where continuous alarm is available
within VHF-radiotelephony-range of a coast station or coastguard station, where continuous DSC-alarm is available
outside the sea areas A1, A2 and A3
According to the rules of GMDSS vessels are equipped with certain radio-communication devices depending on:
" On area A4 the function "" Transmission of ship to shore distress alerts"" is mainly based on:"
the use of MF DSC and INMARSAT Epirbs
the use of VHF DSC and VHF Epirbs
the use of HF DSC and SARSAT COSPAS Epirbs
the use of HF DSC and INMARSAT Epirbs
Which class of emission is used for VHF DSC transmissions ?
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
*Which of the following information shall be specified by the muster list ?
the muster list has been prepared and approved by the Administration before the ship proceeds to sea
substitutes for key persons who may become disabled
the abandon ship signal consisting of two long blasts
the specific duties assigned to passengers that are in charge of a group of others
Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every lifeboat ?
one life-jacket for each person
sea-charts and navigating equipment
one waterproof electric torch suitable for Morse signalling
*Give the meaning of the following symbol
Secure buoy line to the ship
Fasten immersion suit belt
An inflatable liferaft accommodating 6 persons is fitted with:
2 entrances each being fitted with a boarding ladder
1entrance fitted with a boarding ladder
2 entrances among which one is fitted with a semi-rigid boarding ramp
1entrance fitted with a semi-rigid boarding ramp
*Each person the liferaft is permitted to accommodate for is provided with a quantity of water of:
What are the characteristics of CO2?
It is in itself not dangerous (not poisonous)
All the mentioned alternatives.
It is heavier than oxygen.
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
What would be the most probable cause of an increase in cooling water temperature in all cylinders?
Water in the fuel oil system.
Jacket water cooler is clogged.
Air in the fuel oil system.
Charge air cooler is clogged.
A number of substances are carried as cargoes on liquefied gas carriers. Of those given in the options, which is the most reactive, and therefore least compatible, with other liquefied gas cargoes?
Why are Chromate Based Cooling Water Treatments not allowed when the system is connected to a fresh water generator?
It increases the chloride level.
It could poison the fresh water if leakage occurs.
Chromate Based Cooling Water Treatments are not allowed in any cooling water system.
It reacts with metals used in the fresh water generator.
What would be a typical setting for the overspeed trip to operate and shut down the engine on a medium speed diesel engine?
1% above engine rated speed
25% above engine rated speed
15% above engine rated speed
5% above engine rated speed
Why are crankcase heaters fitted to freon compressors?
To stop oil from thickening.
None of the mentioned alternatives.
To prevent freon condensing when the compressor is stopped.
What charateristics of Seed Cake group B (IMDG Class 4.2) cargo should be considered when carrying in bulk?
The only concern is that the cargo may self-heat slowly.
The only concern is the cargo may be liable to oxidise, causing subsequent reduction of oxygen in the cargo spaces
The only concern is that the cargo may be liable to spontaneous combustion.
Cargo may self-heat slowly; may spontaneously ignite; liable to oxidise; may produce carbon dioxide
Anyone of the crew who is assigned to watch duties in port has a number of important tasks to carry out. Which one of the listed tasks should be included in the watchman's duties?
Check the number of persons joining and leaving the vessel.
Check the safe and secure handling of cargo.
Check the moorings for correct tightness and ensure the gangway remains safe and secure.
Check there is always a shore watchman on the jetty.
When lowering a RoRo Cargo Side or Stern Ramp what must be ensured ?
The ramp surface must be clean
The ramp must be lowered by the duty officer only
The vessel is securely moored and there is nothing beneath the ramp
To avoid overbunkering and oil spill, it is very important that we keep a close monitoring of the bunkering progress, and this is done by sounding and calculations, the most reliable way is:
The remote gauge system will provide us with the necessary information
Take ullage soundings in the tanks from deck
Calculate time and flow, to find out how much oil is received
A combination of ullage soundings and readings from the remote gauges
What is the normal maximum oil content permitted for machinery space bilge overboard discharge via OWS equipment?
Before each cargo tank is crude oil washed (COW) the oxygen content must be determined at?
A point 1 metre below the deck and at a point 2 metres above the bottom..
A point 1 metre below the deck and at the middle level of the ullage space.
A point 2 metres below the deck and at the middle level of the ullage space.
Your vessel has gone aground on a rising tide on a shallow patch charted as a sand bank. The sea is calm with minimum swell and there is little wind. What immediate actions should be taken?
Immediately put the engines astern and attempt to take the vessel off the bank
Inform the nearest Coast Radio Station of the grounding; issue a Navigational Warning and display the "aground" signal
Display the Aground signal and sound round all tanks and bottom compartments to determine if there are any damaged compartments or ingress of water.
Display the "aground" signal and look round the outside of the vessel to determine if there are any signs of pollution
Approximately how many days will fresh cucumbers usually last in cold storage?
Cargo residues of certain chemical substances are permitted to be removed by ventilation. What criteria is applied in determining if a cargo can be cleaned in this way? (Always accepting that local port authorities may have over-riding regulations on ventilation).
That the cargo discharged has a vapour expansion coefficient of at least 1.025.
That the cargo discharged has a vapour pressure greater than 5 KPa at 20 degrees Celsius.
That the vessel's ventilation system is capable of delivering a minimum of 20 changes of atmosphere per hour within the compartment.
That the volume of the tank does not exceed 1750 cubic metres, that the maximum remaining residues are less than 75 litres and that ventilation is additionally possible directly down the pumpstack.
Which of the following certificates would always be required on a general cargo ship?
Certificate of Fitness for Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk
Noxious Liquid Substances Certificate
Safety Equipment Certificate
Passenger Ship Safety Certificate
A refrigerated container is loaded on deck. On inspection it is noted that the door seals are damaged. Select, from the options given, the main reason why it is unacceptable to have a refrigerated container in such a condition.
If the door seal is damaged the cargo packaging may become watermarked.
If the door seal is damaged the cargo may spoil due to ingress of warm air.
The refrigeration unit will run for more time than is normal.
The refrigeration unit will ice up to a greater extent than normal.
Frostbite is one of the main hazards that personnel must be aware of when working on liquefied gas carriers. Which of the given options is the recommended first aid treatment for a person with frostbite injuries to the hand?
Rub victim's hands vigorously to warm them up quickly.
Place victim's hands in hot water to warm them up quickly.
Place victim's hands on the surface of a heater to warm them up.
Place victim's hands in a bowl of lukewarm water to gradually warm them up.
What does the 1 Engineer want to have done?
He wants the feed water tank inspected
He wants the Fitter to Check the CO 2 equipment
He wants the feed water tank cleaned
He wants the heating coils inspected
You are on a power-driven vessel underway in open water. You sight these lights on the port bow, on a steady bearing. The distance is closing. What are you looking at and what action will you take in compliance with the International Regulations for Preventing Collision at Sea?
This is a power-driven vessel, more than 50 metres in length or less than 50 metres in length and showing a second masthead light, restricted in her ability to manoeuvre. The sidelight of a second vessel can be seen beyond her. Under rule 18, I am obliged to keep clear of the first vessel and will therefore take appropriate avoiding action.
This is a power-driven vessel engaged in towing, less than 50 metres in length, length of tow under 200 metres and the tow, both being restricted in their ability to manoeuvre, seen from the starboard side. Under rule 18, I am required to keep clear and will take appropriate avoiding action.
This is a power-driven vessel engaged in towing, more than 50 metres in length or less than 50 metres in length and showing a second masthead light, length of tow 200 metres or more, not under command. I will keep clear under rule 27.
This is a power-driven vessel engaged in towing, more than 50 metres in length or less than 50 metres in length and showing a second masthead light and the tow, the combined length of which is under 200 metres. The towing vessel is restricted in her ability to manoeuvre. I am seeing their starboard sides. The bearing is steady and risk of collision therefore exists. I will maintain my course and speed under rule 17.
On a General Cargo ship which of the following statements is correct?
Cold rolled steel coils must never be loaded in rain
Cold rolled steel coils may be loaded in rusty condition
Cold rolled steel coils may be loaded in rain
Cold rolled steel coils are always shipped in stainless steel envelopes
On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term "AIR DRAUGHT" given. Which one is the correct one?
Air draught is given by B on the figure
Air draught is given by A on the figure
Air draught is given by D on the figure
Air draught is given by C on the figure
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?
A high pressure, oil fired steam boiler operates with an automatic combustion control system for start, stop and modulation of the burners. Which feature of the combustion control system is intended to minimise the risk of blowback during normal operation?
Pre-purge of the furnace prior to burner ignition.
Automatic retraction of the burner after shut off.
Post-purge of the furnace following burner shut off.
Burner shut down in the event of flame failure.
What should be done if a twistlock is found cracked at the base?
Use it to lock under-deck container stows
Have it repaired on board
Use it in the lowest tier on deck
What do you understand by: Let go the port anchor?
Let go the port anchor means: slacken the port anchor cable
Let go the port anchor means: put the port windlass brake in gear
Let go the port anchor means: open the port windlass brake
Let go the port anchor means: put the port windlass brake in gear and lower the anchor
For which emergency resource is it difficult to plan the best use?
Subject to allowance by the Port State Authority, a tanker with a defective oil discharge monitoring and control system (ODME) may continue to trade for a limited period before a repair is effected. What period is allowed and what conditions apply?
No limit is placed on the vessel, provided it can be demonstrated to the Port State Authority that the appropriate spare parts have been ordered for delivery in the next convenient port.
One ballast voyage and one loaded voyage, provided no cleaning operations are commenced.
One ballast voyage before proceeding to a repair port.
The vessel may discharge her cargo but will then be detained in port until the ODME is made fully operational and approval from the Port State Authority obtained.
If your ship is in the tropics and you are going to be working out on deck during the day, what is the recommended daily intake of water for you to avoid the effects of dehydration?
Drinking water is not the solution. I must consume at least 250 mg of salt per day to retain body fluid.
Your ship is loading at a Single Point Mooring. You are the rating on duty. Which of the following areas will you monitor continuously throughout your watch?
Forcastle head / manifolds / maindeck
Pump room / engine room / Cargo Control Room
Accommodation ladder / Radio Station / Poopdeck
Bridge / Cargo Control Room / Poopdeck
After water-washing the turbocharger exhaust side it starts to vibrate even though it was operating normally prior to the washing procedure. What is the most likely cause of this problem?
The foundation bolts for the turbocharger are loose.
The rotor blades are damaged or the blades are not properly cleaned
Water drain for washing system is blocked allowing water to build up in the turbine casing.
The turbocharger bearings are worn out.
During cargo tank gassing up and cooling down operations on an LNG carrier which of the given options, regarding temperature, needs to be observed?
Always control the vaporisers so that the temperature of methane vapour is lower than existing tank atmosphere temperature.
Never allow temperature of the insulation to fall below the safe minimum temperature.
Always control the outlet temperature of methane from the vaporiser.
Always control the temperature in the shore supply line.
A General Cargo vessel develops an angle of loll while loading a heavy item of deck cargo alongside; what is the action to be taken ?
Stop cargo, increase FSE in tanks, lower weights within vessel and fill small ballast tank on high side of vessel
Stop cargo, reduce FSE in tanks, lower weights within vessel and fill small ballast tank on high side of vessel
Stop cargo, increase FSE in tanks, lower weights within vessel and empty small ballast tank on low side of vessel
Stop cargo, reduce FSE in tanks, lower weights within vessel and fill small ballast tank on low side of vessel
Cross-flooding fittings shall be operable from:
The section where the unsymmetrical flooding occurs
At what calendar interval must cargo hoses in service on board be tested and certified as fit to continue in use?
They do not need to be tested and re-certified for the first three years, but must be tested and certified every 12 months after that.
Testing is not calendar based. Cargo hoses must be tested and certified every 48 operations.
Will it matter to the accuracy of the measurement how you install a resistance element in a thermo-well
Will only result in mechanical problems
Will have a minor influence on the measurement
Wrong installation will result in a major deviation in measurement
When should a master agree to load a cargo of concentrates?
When he is fully satisfied that the actual moisture content of the cargo is less than the Transportable Moisture Limit (TML)
After a laboratory analysis of the cargo has been carried out
As soon as the cargo holds have been passed for loading
Once the actual moisture content of the cargo has been declared by the shipper
Marine diesel engines are normally provided with automatic protection devices which operate in the event of abnormal conditions arising. Why would medium speed engines used for main propulsion normally only automatically slow down for certain abnormal conditions but automatically shut down for the same conditions when used to drive an alternator?
The gearbox and clutch of the propulsion system may be damaged if the engine suddenly stopped.
Sudden total loss of propulsive power may seriously endanger the vessel. This is a greater risk than engine damage.
Since the engine used for propulsion would usually be bigger the sudden stop would generate greater thermal stress which may damage the engine.
The vessel could continue to operate and manoeuvre without any electrical power at all as long as the main engine is still running.
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.
What are the lists called that give the position and task during a lifeboat drill for all persons on board the ship?
Select the three main checks that must be made to ensure that a hold of a General Cargo Vessel is fully weathertight before sailing ?
Hatch cover fully secured, hold access battened down and ballast tanks checked dry
Hatch cover fully secured, hold access battened down and bilge sounding pipe caps on
Hatch cover fully secured, ballast tank ventilators closed down and ballast tank sounding pipe caps on
Hatch ventilators closed, cranes secured and bilges pumped out
A vessel’s midship draught is 8.50m. What is the corrected midship draught if the vessel is on an even keel? Midship marks are painted 0.05m forward of midships; LBP is 162m.
What are typical accuracies for LNG measurement with regard to temperature?
+/- 0,2 C in the range of - 150 C / - 170 C
+/- 0,7 C in the range of - 150 C / - 170 C
+/- 0,4 C in the range of - 150 C / - 170 C
+/- 0,5 C in the range of - 150 C / - 170 C
Personnel on board ro-ro passenger vessels must undergo training courses before they can be part of the safe manning and assigned to emergency duties on board. What is minimum training requirement for all personnel?
No Training Course is required as long as the personnel have relevant experience
Basic Safety Training Course and Company Specific Familiarisation Course
Basic Safety Training Course and Crowd & Crisis Management Training Course
Basic Safety Training Corse
The Classes drawn up by the UN Committee of Experts for the safe handling of hazardous substances, as listed in the IMDG Code, are drawn up on the basis of which of the following criteria?
Chronological order in which they have been assessed.
Selective laboratory tests commissioned by the Committee.
The type of hazard they present.
Why do bulk cargo carriers need to carry oxygen analysis and gas detection equipment?
Because it is good practice to have this equipment on board
Because of enclosed or confined space entry requirements
Because the equipment is required under the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code
Because the equipment is required under MARPOL 73/78
The office phone, fax, telex and after office hours telephone numbers can be found in:
Vessel health, safety and environment manual
The Ship's emergency contingency manual
Very roughly, the gas mixture from Crude Oil can be represented by the pure hydrocarbon gas Propane for analysis and comparison purposes. What then is the approximate Lower Flammable Limit of Crude Oil when measured as a percentage volume in air?
You have recently discharged a cargo of Methylene Chloride from tank 4 port. How will the atmosphere in the tank normally be tested for remaining (very low level) traces of vapour to ensure safe conditions before a tank entry certificate is issued?
By reading off a standard explosimeter (combustible gas indicator).
You will be able to smell even a very low level of this product.
It is not possible (or important) to test for trace levels of this product.
By sampling through a gas detector tube.
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?
The turbocharger on a diesel engine is surging and making occasional, loud "whoofing" noises. Which one of the options given is the most probable cause of this?
Engine on bridge control.
Rapid changes in engine load due to rough sea conditions.
Exhaust system recently cleaned.
Air leakage from scavenge receiver.
After discharge of a bulk cargo by grabs and bulldozers (bob cats), which part of the hold must be checked very carefully for damage?
Beam knees and upper hoppers
Special "additives" are sometimes blended with, or added to, chemical cargoes to prevent polymerisation, decomposition or oxydation while they are in the ship's tank on a long voyage. What general term is given to these additives?
What is very important to monitor when distributing cargo?
You should always ensure the ship has sufficient stabilty at all times. Cargo shall preferably be distributed evenly to avoid heavy list/ trim
Shear forces and bending moments
What is the letter ‘P’ under the IMDG Code?
What would you do before giving a boiler a “bottom blow”
drop the water level a couple of inches below normal
increase the oil pressure
raise the water level a couple of inches above normal
increase the oil temperature
A bulk vessel loads a full cargo to summer marks of a high density bulk cargo such as iron ore concentrate; what would be the possible stability conditions produced?
The vessel will normally have a small intact metacentric height (GM) and have a slow roll period
The vessel will normally have a large intact metacentric height (GM) and have a fast roll period
The vessel will be tender and have a poor curve of righting levers.
The vessel may have a list
Conventional reefer vessels often carry non-refrigerated cargo on the voyage to the loading port, for example from Northern Europe to Central America. Which one of the options given is the most suitable type of non-refrigerated cargo to carry in such a situation?
Unpackaged motor vehicles.
What is associated with carrying logs on General Cargo vessels?
Moisture absorption in the cargo holds
Increased levels of oxygen in the cargo holds
Oxygen depletion in the cargo holds
What name is given to the oriental cooking pan, with a small base and wide sloping sides, commonly used for "stir-fry" dishes?
What action should you take if you have a flash-back during gas welding?
Close the regulator valves immediately, oxygen first.
Cool the bottles down with water.
Use a portable fire extinguisher.