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Give the meaning of the following symbol
Survival craft distress pyrotechnic signals
What class of fire is a smoldering fire of wood, textiles, paper and other carbonaceous materials?
Which of the following actions will most effectively prevent fire in a cabin?
Request people to refrain from smoking.
Install fire detecting devices.
Ensuring that all persons avoid smoking in bed.
The engine room is equipped with regular fire hoses and nozzles. What is important to observe when using water as an extinguisant in the engine room?
Water may short circuit electrical installation and may be a threat to the personnel operating the firehose as well as to electrical equipment itself.
Water has a clear limitation in fighting an oil fire.
All the mentioned alternatives.
To reduce the negative effect of water in an engine room, the spraying function to be used.The spray function will also give the personnel operating the fire hose good shelter against heat.
Which one of the listed fire-extinguishing medium is most effective against an open oil fire?
"C" class (fire) divisions, (SOLAS II-2/3.5)require to be:
Constructed of non-combustible material
Constructed by steel or equivalent material
Constructed of ignition resistant material
Constructed of low flame spread material
Identification of a ship station is amongst others done by an:
MID-number, followed by the call sign
One has a direct connection with a telex-subscriber by way of a coast-station. What command break the land line connection with the subscriber:
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
Regular ‘updating’ of a vessel’s position in an Inmarsat-C installation is among other things of importance:
to exclusively receive MSI-reports meant for the NAVAREA where the vessel is
because the Inmarsat organisation, in connection with the good reception of MSI-reports, makes it……
because MSI-reports for own vessel can't be received otherwise
You wish to send a DSC-message because of a m.o.b. situation and assistance by other ships is required. You have to choose the category:
After receiving a DSC distress alert in a HF-band you must immediately:
listen on the radio-telephone distress frequency in the pertinent band
send a DSC-acknowledgement
send a DSC distress alert relay message
For the VHF-antenna connection is used:
a 50 Ohm resistance coax cable
a properly insulated copper wire of sufficient diameter
The aerial system of an Inmarsat-C terminal consist of:
an omni-directional aerial
The INMARSAT M Mobile Earth Station Identification Number (IMN) consists of:
nine digits, beginning by 6
nine digits, beginning by 4
seven digits, beginning by 1
nine digits, beginning by 3
Which of the following is a coast station MMSI ?
The SART-transmitted signal will be most conspicuious on the radar-screen when the receiver:
is equipped with an SART device
" On area A4 the function "" Transmission and reception of signals for locating "" is mainly based on:"
the use of SARSAT COSPAS Epirbs
the use of SART transponders
If one requires medical advice by means of an Inmarsat-C terminal one should use the following address:
Which word will precede a routine message ?
No specific word will precede a routine message
VHF CH70,DISTRESS,22702000,FIRE,N 50 20 E 006 12,11:23,G3E SIMP TEL EOS, What is false regarding the above call ?
This call is a distress call
A ship receiving this call must set watch on channel 16
This call was sent by a coast station
This call will normally be followed by a DSC acknowlegment call sent by a coast station
How will you start a cancelling message after you send by mistake a distress call on your VHF DSC equipment
" All Stations - This is ""SAINT-ROMAIN"""
" MAYDAY - All Stations - This is ""SAINT-ROMAIN"""
" PAN PAN - All Stations - This is ""SAINT-ROMAIN"""
" SECURITE - All Stations - This is ""SAINT-ROMAIN"""
If you want to call a person on shore, it is a:
A diabetic has eaten too little food and the person may feel dizzy and lightheaded. The skin becomes pale, with profuse sweathing. Limbs may begin to tremble and pulse becomes rapid. The urine glucose reaction is negative. What kind of medicine will the person need as soon as possible?
Sugar lump, sugar drink or something sweet.
Your vessel is going alongside. One tug will assist at the mooring. How do you want to use the tug and at which position?
Pushing at vessel's flat side where it is needed
Make fast forward to pull when needed
Make fast aft to pull when needed
Make fast on the vessel's shoulder to push and pull
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
What is the crucial aspect in executing a voyage in a safe and efficient way?
The bridge equipment includes ARPA radar, GPS and ECDIS in full and effective operation
An effective detailed passage plan fully understood and followed by a competent bridge team.
All navigational equipment fully functional.
Bridge equipment effectively operating and being used efficiently
" On area A2 the function "" Transmission of ship to shore distress alerts"" is mainly based on:"
the use of INMARSAT Epirbs
the use of SARSAT COSPAS Epirbs
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
The nationality of a ship can be determined by means of:
Ships name, followed by the AAIC
Of the AM-signal:
both amplitude and frequency of the carrier wave are variable
amplitude is variable and frequency of carrier wave is constant
amplitude and frequency of the carrier wave are constant
Radio signals in the HF channels propagate mainly:
Along the curvature of the earth
Through hops between the ionised layers and the earth
Between the earth and satellites
The mode F1B is used:
in radiotelex-traffic in the MF/HF bands between ship and shore stations
in telephone-traffic in the MF/HF bands between ship and shore stations
*Which among the following list is required for lifeboat equipment according to present regulations?
Be made of fire retardant material
Be made of buoyant material or stored in buoyant containers
Be made of fire-retardant material and stored in buoyant containers
Be secured in a manner as not to interfere with abandonment procedures
*Give the meaning of the following symbol
Indicates manual starting direction of the engine
What is the meaning of this symbol ?
If a seaman has to walk across a stow of cartons containing perishable foodstuffs what should he do to minimise the risk of damage to the contents? Select the most appropriate option from those given.
He should step on the middle of the cartons.
All parts of the carton are of equal strength and therefore it doesn't matter which part he steps on.
He should step on the edges of the cartons.
He should step on the corners of the cartons.
What is the correct definition of: - a mooring line?
A thick rope to tie up the ship.
A diode is in good condition when the following test results are obtained using a Digital Multi-Meter.
With + to A a reading of about 0.6V, and with probes reversed a reading of O/L.
With + to K a reading of about 0.6V and with probes reversed a reading of O/L.
With + to A good continuity ( low ohms) and with the probes reversed a reading of infinity.
With + to K good contiuity ( low ohms) and with the probes reversed a reading of infinty.
Having water vapour in an LNG carriers cargo tanks prior to loading cargo is unacceptable due to ice formation at low carriage temperatures. How can water vapour in the tank atmosphere be removed prior to the cooling down and loading operation?
By displacing the tank atmosphere with warm inert gas direct from a combustion type inert gas generator.
By displacing the tank atmosphere with heated air.
By displacing the tank atmosphere with pre-dried inert gas.
By displacing the tank atmosphere with fresh air.
In a series installation of a purifier and a clarifier, what is the purpose of the clarifier
As a safety net, for improved cleaning of the fuel oil
You will probably have less alarms
In case the gravity disc is too small
To get round the problem of fluctuating temperature
Where is the acceptable location to smoke while on duty, or working in a cargo deck stowed with containers?
The designated smoking area inside the accommodation or on deck?
Smoke close to an entrance to the cargo deck?
Carefully smoke outside the container stowage area?
There is no smoking allowed while on duty?
What could be the reason if the lub oil viscosity increase?
High lub oil temperature.
The lub oil viscosity will not increase.
Water-leakage to the lub oil system.
Heavy fuel oil leakage to the lub oil system.
What is the purpose of the girders in the tank?
They transfer all the cargo forces acting on the plating.
They transfer all sea forces acting on plating.
They support the stiffeners.
They support the stiffeners and also take up some of the sea force.
What is the typical composition of liquified natural gas, LNG?
Mainly Butane, but with small percentages of heavier hydrocarbons such as ethane, propane, methane and pentane.
Mainly Pentane, but with small percentages of heavier hydrocarbons such as ethane, propane, butane and methane.
Mainly Methane, but with small percentages of heavier hydrocarbons such as ethane, propane, butane and pentane.
Mainly Ethane, but with small percentages of heavier hydrocarbons such as methane, propane, butane and pentane.
Occasionally the tie rods on a large slow speed diesel engine may fail in service. The mode of failure is usually a complete fracture of the tie rod due to excessive fatigue stress. Select, from the options given, the features of the surface of the fracture that would confirm a fatigue failure.
The surface of the fracture would be serrated in appearance and at right angles to the axis of the tie rod.
Part of the fracture surface would be uneven but smooth (burnished) with the remainder crystalline with part 'cup and cone' shape.
The surface of the fracture would be crystalline in appearance and at an angle of approximately 45 degree to the axis of the tie rod.
The surface at the fracture would be crystalline in appearance with a full 'cup and cone' shape.
As well as hazards due to flammability, toxicity and frostbite some liquefied gas cargoes may cause chemical burns in the event of skin contact? Which of the commonly carried cargoes given in the options is most likely to result in chemical burns due to skin contact?
Is it allowed to gas up LPG on inert gas atmosphere?
We are not allowed to gas up LPG on inert gas
We are allowed to gas up LPG on inert gas if the inert gas contain less than 5% volume oxygen
We are allowed to gas up LPG on inert gas if the charterer do not instruct the vessel to use nitrogen
We are not allowed to gas up LPG on inert gas if the inert gas contain less than 5% volume oxygen
Depending on density or API, an error measurement of 0.1 degree Fahrenheit in a tank containing 50,000 cubic metres (314,491 barrels) of oil will result in which of the following volumes?
35 cubic metres (220 barrels).
25 cubic metres (157 barrels).
7 cubic metres (44 barrels).
16.5 cubic metres (104 barrels).
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
With two alternators running in parallel, you wish to disconnect one. The first step is to:
Make sure the load is evenly shared
Trip the main circuit breaker
Remove the load from the alternator to be stopped
Increase the frequency on the switchboard
What effect will a low operating temperature of the boiler feed water system have on the condition of the feed water supplied to a high pressure boiler?
It will cause the amount of chlorides in the feed water to increase.
It will cause the amount of dissolved oxygen in the feed water to increase.
It will cause the amount of total dissolved solids in the feed water to increase.
It will cause the pH value of the feed water to increase.
For which emergency resource is it difficult to plan the best use?
Which of the given options is the SIGTTO definition of the term 'span gas'?
A vapour sample of known composition and concentration used to calibrate gas detection equipment.
A gas, such as nitrogen, or a mixture of non-flammable gases.
Vapour removed from contact with its liquid and heated beyond its boiling temperature.
A phenomenon generated in a pipeline system when there is a change in the rate of flow of liquid in the line.
ISGOTT draws attention to the risk of electrostatic potential in a mist produced by using oil and water mixture in Crude Oil Washing operations. How does the Guide recommend this is avoided?
If a slop tank is to be used to supply oil to drive a Crude Oil Washing operation in a cargo tank, then that slop tank must not have contained slops with a water content of more than 2%.
As washing begins, any water observed in the stream should be diverted to a slop tank, before Crude Oil Washing af any cargo compartment is commenced.
Crude Oil Washing, where the oil source is stored in a slop tank or other tank that has previously contained slops, should be avoided.
Before washing begins, any tank that is to be used as a source of oil for Crude Oil Washing should be partly discharged to remove any water that has settled out during the voyage. The discharge of a layer of at least 1 metreis necessary for this purpose.
What is the value of GZ upto an angle of heel of 5 degrees?
GM x Cosine angle of list
Which of the given options is a common alternative name, or synonym, for Methane?
On a RoRo vessel, why is it necessary to maintain safety markings/luminous paint on pillars in ro-ro decks?
To comply with the company's standing instructions
Because it is a port state control requirement
To comply with the ship's Planned Maintenance Schedule
To prevent damage during cargo operations
What is Breaking Stress with regard to cargo lashings?
The maximum stress that can be applied to a cargo lashing
The maximum load that can safely be applied to a cargo lashing
The safe working load of a cargo lashing plus 10 percent
The load beyond which a cargo lashing will deform
What is a "bouquet garni"?
A bunch or sachet of herbs used to add flavour during cooking.
A bunch of flowers to add a pleasant smell to the galley.
A French dressing, added to meat after serving.
A motor is protected by a thermal overcurrent relay. After tripping on overload it will not be possible to reset the overcurrent relay immediately because the:
Oil dash-pot has to be reset.
Bimetallic strips need time to cool down
Starter isolator automatically applies an interlock.
Line contactor spring has to be reset
What will happen when the ship arrives in Rotterdam?
The anchor will be tested when the ship arrives in Rotterdam
The ship will receive fuel and diesel oil bunkers when it arrives in Rotterdam
The navigation lights will be tested when the ship arrives in Rotterdam
The main engine will be tested when the ship arrives in Rotterdam
A vessel’s aft draught reading is 8.50m with a correction factor of 0.065m; the aft draught marks are painted forward of the after perpendicular. What is the corrected aft draught if the vessel is trimmed by the stern?
When the temperature of the air increases with height it is known as a "Temperature Inversion" and may influence the performance of some instruments on the ship. What should the bridge Officer of the Watch be prepared to happen?
The GPS may give errors of position because of interference of incoming signals from the satellites
The bearings obtained from the Directional Finder (DF) will not be as accurate as normal
Abnormal ranges of VHF RT and Second Trace Returns on the radar
The radar will be show abnormal sea clutter as the pulse is trapped by the inversion.
With regard to the characteristics of a mafi trailer what must be ensured prior to unfastening this unit on board a ro-ro vessel?
That the cargo details have been checked
That there is sufficient room for it to be driven away
That cargo on the trailer is not damaged
That after unfastening it will not move
Does MARPOL apply to liquefied gas liquefied gas carriers?
The effective stability of a tug, when assisting a vessel to manoeuvre, can be decreased by hydrodynamic interaction with the ship it is assisting. Where is the most dangerous position of the tug relative to the ship, for this adverse affect to be found?
The most dangerous position is when the tug is alongside the amidships section of the larger vessel.
The most dangerous position is where the tug has made fast the towing spring and is then moving ahead of the larger vessel.
The most dangerous position is where the tug approaches the stern of the larger vessel and enters into its associated positive pressure field.
The most dangerous position is where the tug approaches the bow rounding the forward shoulder of the larger vessel.
Select from the options given the one which best completes the following statement. "Reefer vessels, loaded with a homogenous cargo, usually operate with a small GM due to the fact that…
…they are designed with small fuel tanks."
…they are designed with fine lines and the biggest cargo spaces are at the top of the holds."
…they are designed that way to produce a gentle rolling motion."
…they usually have large deck cranes."
You are the officer in charge of discharging an oil tanker of 15000 DWT in Corpus Christi, USA. Where shall the Oil Transfer Procedure be located?
Available in the Chief Officers office, or Captains office
Permanently posted in the wheelhouse
Posted or available where it can be easily seen and used by crew-members engaged in the discharge operation.
In the Captains office, available on request or when necessary
Where are the maximum Shearing Forces likely to occur on an oil tanker?
At the mid-length of the ship
At the bulkhead between empty and full tanks
At the forward collision bulkhead
The economizer is used for
Desuperheating of the steam
Heating of the feed-water
Lower the superheater temperature
When should a spreader be used for general cargo operations?
When the weight of a load needs to be evenly distributed by the lifting gear
When the length of a load is such that slinging it will create unacceptable bending moments
When the length of a load is such that slinging it will create sagging
When handling open-top containers
Before departing the berth to ensure the stability of a RoRo vessel which if the following should be completed
Close all Ramps and hatch covers
Open all ramps and hatch covers
turn off all the deck hydraulics
What is the normal name of the special wire/rope on board the ship used to make a tug fast?
On a RoRo vessel, what is the Maximum Securing Load of web lashings?
60% of the breaking strength
65% of the breaking strength
50% of the breaking strength
In installations of INTRINSICALLY SAFE equipment it is required that all cabling should be separated from non-intrinsically safe equipment, and (where colour coding is relied upon) to be of a special colour. What colour is that?
The bottom end bolts employed in 4 stroke diesel engines are usually given a finite life and must be replaced periodically. What would be the normal failure mode that would affect these bolts if they were not replaced as required?
Failure due to torsional stresses
Failure due to bending stresses
Failure due to fatigue stresses
Failure due to tensile stresses
You have just started to load Dicyclopentadiene to 5 port and starboard cargo tanks, but no cargo seems to be coming into the tanks. What will you do?
Carefully slack the bolts back on the connections, working initially on the off-shore mainifold, to determine how far the pressure extends in the ship's pipeline system, to identify which valve is giving the problem.
Stop cargo - notify the Duty Officer and / or the terminal dependng on the agreed communication procedure. Re-check the lines, valves and connections carefully, bearing in mind that there might be a build-up of pressure. Report as appropriate.
Open the main lid on the tank and use a flashlight to try and see if there is a problem with the pump or line inside.
Say nothing. Re-check all valves. Just open it, if one is found closed.
You are in charge of loading a crude oil cargo at a terminal which employs a Vapour Emission Control System (VECS). What should you do if the flow of gas to shore reaches the maximum declared capacity of the system?
Open the mast riser vents to relieve the excess pressure and bring the flow within the declared range.
Communicate with the terminal and request a controlled reduction in the loading rate until the flow again comes within range.
Reset the lifting pressure level on the Pressure / Vacuum valves to allow them to release more vapour to atmosphere.
Say nothing and hope nobody notices, so that loading is completed as soon as possible. .
Which of the following terms may be used to describe a cloth or paper towel which picks up water or spilled liquid easily and effectively?
What kind of fixed extinguishing plant is installed to use on an oil tanker’s engine room and pump room?
While on watch an engine room rating notices a leak from the gland of the seawater pump which is running at the time. What action should be taken?
Place some jointing in way of the leak to direct the water into the bilge to stop it being sprayed around by the rotating shaft.
Change over the pumps and tell his relief at the end of the watch.
Remove the pump guard and tighten up the gland while the pump is still running to see that the leak stops.
Inform the engineer officer of the watch so that the pumps can be changed over and the gland can be repacked.
Which of these factors does not contribute to oxygen depletion inside a cargo hold full of logs?
Restricting hold ventilation
Chemicals used to fumigate the hold
When talking about cargo operations on an oil tanker, what is "topping off"?
Commencing discharge from another tank, to retain suction, when stripping a tank
Completing the loading of a tank to the required ullage
Filling a cargo tank to its maximum level without causing an overflow
Slow pumping a cargo tank at the commencement of discharge, to achieve a safe ullage, before starting discharge from other tanks
Why must inert gas from a combustion-type generator never be used when preparing cargo tanks for ammonia?
Because of the high oxygen content in inert gas.
Because ammonia reacts with the carbon dioxide in inert gas.
Because of the high water content in inert gas.
Because of the high temperature in inert gas.
Which emission class is used in the NAVTEX system
How many rescue boats should be provided on passenger ships of 500 gross tons and above?
One up to 2000 gross tons, then two rescue boats
None providing the ship has lifeboats