Der Test besteht aus zufälligen Fragen zu einem ausgewählten Thema.
Which one of the listed requirements regarding launching appliances for survival crafts and rescue boats do not correspond to present regulations?
Launching appliances shall be constructed for minimum amount of routine maintenance
The launching mechanism shall be arranged for actuating from a position within the survival craft or rescue boat in addition to a position on the ship's deck
All launching appliances shall be capable of recovering survival crafts and rescue boats with their crew
Parts requiring regular maintenance by ships crew shall be readily accessible
Which class of fire is a smouldering fire of wood, textiles, paper and/or other carbonaceous materials?
Where in accommodation spaces shall smoke detectors be located? (SOLAS II-2/13.2.2)
In messrooms, public lounges and other public rooms
Near ventilation ducts throughout the accommodation spaces
In all crew and passenger cabins
In stairways, corridors and escape routes
Why do we have to have an International Shorecoupling onboard? To be able to ...
Connect the firelines ship/shore
Connect sloplines ship/shore
Connect the cargohoses to shore
Connect the bunkerhoses to ship/shore
What is the minimum number of "international shore connections" that should be provided on vessels of 500 gross tonnage and upwards?
0: such connections only have to be provided on vessels over 1000 gross tonnage
The pressure in a flexible hose must be set up
Before it is being laid down
After it has been laid down
While it is being laid down
*In addition to personal equipment a complete set of fireman's outfit also comprises a breathing apparatus and a fireproof lifeline. How many complete sets of fireman's outfit is to be carried by ships carrying dangerous goods?
At least three sets or more depending on the type and the size of the vessel
At least four sets or more depending on the type and the size of the vessel
At least one set or more depending on the type and the size of the vessel
Two sets or more depending on the type and the size of the vessel
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
When a satellite receives a “distress alert” from a Cospas-Sarsat EPIRB, the relay of the “distress alert” can be delayed because the satellite cannot immediately contact a:
LES before the satellite is actually seen by this ground station
LUT before the satellite is actually seen by this ground station
NCS before the satellite is actually seen by this ground station
Automatically connected telephone calls via INMARSAT A are charged
on the basis of a one minimum charge with one minute incremental steps
on the basis of a six second minimum charge with six second incremental steps
on the basis of a three minute minimum charge with one minute incremental steps
on the basis of a six second minimum charge with one second incremental steps
Give the meaning of the following symbol
Remote controlled fire pumps
The bridge wheelman has not reported for duty and there is a suspected "Man Overboard" situation on your vessel. The ship has been searched and there is one seaman missing? The vessel turns round and retraces the course back, calling for assistance from other vessels in the vicinity. What should be the focal point for any search pattern to be established?
The focus of the search should be from the present position as he probably went overboard when proceeding to the bridge for his watch.
Determine when the seaman was last sighted and concentrate the search round the course line between the last sighting and present position, taking into account any prevailing current.
The last sighted position should be the focal point of any search pattern and all ships should keep a good lookout in that vicinity, moving outwards to the present position.
Determine the drift and leeway of own ship and take this deviation from track into account on the return course. The search should focus around this return track back to the last sighted position
In maritime radio-communication by “low power” given by a nautical phone is meant a transmitting power of:
*How much liferaft capacity should be provided on a conventional cargo ship of more than 85 meters in length.
75% of the complement on each side of the ship
100% of the complement if it can be readily launched on either side of the ship. If it cannot be readily launched on either side, 100% must be provided on each side
50% of the complement on each side of the ship
25% of the complement on each side of the ship
What is the meaning of this symbol ?
Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every lifeboat ?
one copy of the prescribed life-saving signals
one immersion suit for each person
sea-charts and navigating equipment
*Give the meaning of the following symbol
*Give the meaning of the following symbol
Rescue boat with waterproof canopy
Give the meaning of the following symbol
Survival craft distress pyrotechnic signals
Survival craft portable radio
Which of the following detailed explanations should be mentioned in the Training Manual ?
The use of the ship's line throwing apparatus
The use of surface to air visual signals to be used by survivors
The use of escape routes and other escape methods
The use of navigational equipment for survival crafts
*Which of the following detailed explanations should be mentioned in the Training Manual ?
The use of surface to air visual signals to be used by survivors
The use of escape routes and other escape methods
The use of navigational equipment for survival crafts
The use of devices for protection in launching areas
Which one of the listed requirements regarding abandon ship drills do not correspond to present regulations? (SOLAS III/18.3.5 - 18.3.7)
on ships on short international voyages, each lifeboat shall be launched and manouvered in the water at least every six months
Different lifeboats shall, as far as practicable, be lowered at successive drills
Each lifeboat shall be launched with its assigned crew, and manouvered in the water at least once every three months during an abandon ship drill
Drills shall, as far as practicable, be conducted as there were an actual emergency
What is advisable for a person entering a padlocked refrigerated room?
He should never remove any ice or debris as the ice is needed to keep the refrigerated room at the right temperature.
He should take the padlock inside the room.
He should leave the padlock outside on the door for everyone to be seen.
He should ensure that sufficient meathooks are stored in the refrigerated room so that they will be easily found whenever needed in an emergency.
Your vessel have been in collision and you are not sure if your vessel is sinking or not. How will you handle this situation?
Leave the vessel and stay not closer than 5 nautical miles.
Search for missing persons. Continue to monitor situation and prepare for abandonment in case it become necessary.
Wait and see how the situation is developing.
Make sure that the life boat has as much bunker as possible and make you course for nearest land.
Why are all RoRo passenger ships divided into vertical ’zones’?
There is one fire team in each zone
All vertical zones are separated with watertight doors, which will be closed in the case of a grounding, etc.
Vertical zones are fire zones which can be divided from each other with fire doors. In case of fire, all fire doors in front and aft of the fire will be closed to prevent spreading of smoke/fire.
Vertical zones are separated with fire doors which will be closed automatically when the fire alarm start.
What is a Marine Evacuation System?
Assistance from other ships
Evacuation Chute(s)/Slide(s) and Liferafts
Liferafts supported by Fast Rescue Boats and Lifeboats
From the options given select the one which best completes the following statement. "The preferred method of handling pallets of fruit in the 'tween deck of a conventional reefer vessel would be…
…using a bio-ethanol powered fork lift truck."
…using a diesel powered fork lift truck."
…using carefully sited snatch blocks and strops."
…using a battery powered fork lift truck."
What is the safe time for operating the crankcase door when oil mist alarm is activated and the engine has been stopped?
What are cowl ventilator trunks prone to?
The ship is en route. When may passengers visit the bridge?
When the weather is nice and the sea is calm
Passengers are not allowed to visit the bridge while the ship is en route
During daytime if the traffic is smooth
What are the main elements in a damage control plan?
Instructions and procedures for reporting damage to the Company
Boundaries of the watertight compartments for decks and holds. Position of controls for opening and closing of watertight compartments. Arrangement for correction of list due to flooding.
Arrangements for correction of list due to flooding within 15 minutes
A damage control plan is the same as an emergency plan
On a cellular container vessel, what would make a cargo hold not ready to accept containers?
Indented tank top plating
Following replacement of a diesel alternator governor the machine is test run on load. It is found that as the load is gradually increased the voltage and the frequency gradually fall to an unacceptable level. The governor is a mechanical hydraulic type. Select from the options given the correct adjustment to make to correct the situation.
The governor load limit should be increased.
The governor droop should be increased.
The governor droop should be reduced.
The governor load limit should be reduced.
On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term "FREEBOARD" are given. Which one is the correct one?
Freeboard is given by A on the figure
Freeboard is given by C on the figure
Freeboard is given by D on the figure
Freeboard is given by B on the figure
If whistles are fitted on a vessel at a distance apart of more than 100 metres, will manoeuvring and warning signals, as defined by rule 34 of the International regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, be given on one or both whistles?
Manoeuvring signals will be given only on the forward whistle; warning signals will be given on both whistles simultaneously.
They shall be given on one whistle only.
They shall be given on both whistles simultaneously.
They shall first be given on the forward whistle, followed by the after whistle, with a 5 second inetrval in between.
In a closed loop control system the error signal is derived from which of the following?
The tolerance of the feedback sensor
The process and the feeedback sensor
The demand and the feedback signal
The process and the demand
Your vessel is a tanker in ballast and the two vessels are interlocked after collision. You have already made clear that all people are well taken care of and you will try to separate the two vessels. What should be your greatest concern?
That you have your permission from the company to do so.
The exact time of the collision.
If the vessels separate, the other vessel may run away and you will be the only one to blame.
That the separation may cause sparks that can possibly ignite the oil or any other flammable substances.
What name is given to the rotating jet water outlets on a tank-cleaning machine that is used on an oil tanker?
A vessel is carrying a refrigerated cargo under controlled atmosphere (CA). From the options given select the most appropriate degree of opening of the air change vents while operating under CA.
How should wooden chopping boards be arranged after washing?
They should be placed in an oven set on a low heat, to dry them as quickly as possible.
They should be quickly wiped with a cloth and then stacked on top of one another.
Wooden chopping boards should not be washed; they should only ever be scraped and wiped with a dry cloth.
They should be placed vertically in a drying rack, in such a way that air circulates over all surfaces during drying.
The figure shows a silicon controlled rectifier with a RC circuit connected in parallel. RC circuit is often used in such connection. For which purpose?
Protect the SCR against damage caused by high voltage spikes
Measuring the current through the SCR
Delay the ignition of the SCR
It is important to know about alternative escape routes because?
You should never use normal exits in an emergency.
It is always the fastest way out.
You should always use alternative escape routes in an emergency.
Normal escape routes may be unavailable.
How can an approximate value of the initial transverse Metacentric Height (GM) be found from the Curve of Statical Stability (GZ curve)?
The value in metres from the X axis of the point where the curve changes from concave to convex shape.
Drawing a tangent to the curve through the origin and erecting a perpendicular through the angle of heel of 57.3 degrees
Drawing a tangent from the highest point of the curve to the X axis and measuring it in metres
It is impossible to establish the GM value from the curve of righting levers (GZ)
Based upon what factors is Seed Cake categorised in the Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes (BC Code)?
The extraction process, oil and moisture content
Temperature during extraction, oil and moisture content
Temperature during extraction and moisture content
Why are the L.P.G. compressors of "Oil Free" type design?
To prevent contamination of the cargo.
To prevent low oil pressure during start up.
To prevent carbonising of the valves.
To prevent contamination of the lub oil.
Indicate the correct name for the tool on the sketch:
" On area A1 the function "" Transmission and reception of signals for locating "" is mainly based on:"
the use of SART transponders
the use of INMARSAT Epirbs
the use of SARSAT COSPAS Epirbs
Why should boiler sootblowers normally only be operated in the correct sequence?
To minimise loss of steam pressure
To ensure soot is cleared progressively from the bottom tubes to the top and toward the boiler uptakes.
To avoid excess stress in the boiler.
So that the operator does not forget which sootblowers have been used.
What would it imply if at the discharge port cargo was found contaminated by a previous cargo?
That cargo interests will refuse to accept the cargo
That the vessel was unseaworthy when the voyage commenced
That the vessel will be arrested by cargo interests
That the vessel will be detained by port state control
When handling packaging materials consisting of wooden elements why is it necessary to comply with the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) Code?
Because of legal requirements in countries that have ratified the ISPM Code
Because the wooden elements may be second-hand sanitation materials
Because the wooden elements may contain pests or other invasive species
Because the wooden elements may be mouldy
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.
What action should be taken if the heat transfer capacity of a heat exchanger operating as a lubricating oil cooler is reducing?
Increase the lubricating oil flowrate.
Decrease the lubricating oil flowrate.
The heat transfer surfaces should be cleaned.
Increase the cooling water pressure.
Under international regulations where must entries be made with regard to the disposal of cargo residues into the sea?
In the Garbage record book
With reference to using centrifuges for cleaning fuel and lubricating oil what is the difference between a purifier and a clarifier.
Clarifiers are used when water is present in the oil.
In a clarifier only solids are removed from the oil, whereas in a purifier both solids and water are removed from the oil
Purifiers are used when only solids are present in the oil.
There is no difference, both use centrifugal force
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.
Which of the methods given in the options will give the most accurate test of the accuracy of a bourdon tube type pressure gauge with a range of 0 to 20 bar?
Check the gauge on a deadweight tester.
Use the fuel injector test pump to check the readings against the test rig master gauge.
Check the readings against the output gauge from a pressure regulator by connecting it to a regulated test supply.
Compare it with the reading from a similar gauge connected to the same pressure source.
A conventional reefer vessel is to have its refrigerating capacity increased by fitting a 'power pack' consisting of a diesel engine and generator housed in a twenty foot container. Which of the options given would be the best location to stow the ‘power pack’?
On the main deck, close to the fresh air inlets.
On the main deck, close to the fresh air exhausts.
On the main deck, well clear of the fresh air exhausts.
On the main deck, well clear of any fresh air inlets.
Pitting corrosion is found around the steam drum water line of a high pressure steam boiler. From the options given, select the one most likely to cause this condition.
Dissolved oxygen levels are too high.
Seawater leakage from the condenser.
Total dissolved solids levels are too high.
Excess hydrazine dosage to the feed water system.
Is it required to have supplementary emergency lighting on board ro-ro ships?
No, reflective marking indicates the escape routes
No, portable battery operated lamps shall be provided in alleyways and public spaces
Yes, all passenger public spaces and alleyways shall be provided with supplementary electric lighting
No, passengers should bring their own flashlights
What is a hydraulic hand pump usually used for?
A hydraulic hand pump is usually used to slacken the windlass brake
A hydraulic hand pump is usually used in an emergency to open the hatch covers
A hydraulic hand pump is usually used to steer the ship from the Emergency position
A hydraulic hand pump is usually used to tighten G-nuts
What is a good way to get help for people with special needs?
Find helpers to act as buddies.
Find another crewmember to help.
Help each one of them yourself.
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)
What would you do if you saw a stevedore starting to lash a container whilst other containers were being stowed above it?
Tell him to wait until overhead containers have been stowed
Inform the stevedoring foreman
Which type of equipment can be used to detect explosives?
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
A General Cargo vessel on completion of the loading has a large metacentric height (GM); what will be the predicted behavior of the vessel in a seaway ?
A fast roll period and small righting levers (GZ Levers)
A fast roll period and large righting levers (GZ Levers)
A long roll period and large righting levers
A long roll period and small righting levers (GZ Levers)
Which one of the following liquefied gas cargoes is considered as presenting a toxic hazard according to the IMO Gas Codes?
On a General Cargo Vessel, what must be ensured when using ship's cargo gear in hot climates?
That the cargo gear register in up to date
That stevedores handle cargo gear in the proper manner
That all cargo gear is appropriately marked
That grease from wire falls does not fall onto cargoes being loaded or discharged
When starting three phase induction motors there is sometimes a need to use a star-delta starter. A star-delta starter exhibits which of the following characteristics while connected in star.
Reduced current and increased voltage
Reduced current and reduced torque
Reduced current and reduced voltage
Increased current and power
Which of the following statements is incorrect with regard to preparing the cargo holds for receiving bagged cargoes?
Cargo holds should be free of infestation
Cargo holds should be clean
Cargo holds should be free of cargo residues
On a RoRo vessel, why are short lashings better than long lashings for ro-ro units?
Because ships' vibrations will not slacken short lashings
Because it is a cargo securing manual requirement
Because they're easily tightened and tensioned
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
For a search to be effective it must be:
Conducted by personnel with limited knowledge of the ship’s layout.
Inclusive of all personnel.
A standard outside micrometer requires regular maintenance, including calibration, in order to ensure accuracy of measurement. How is the accuracy of this type of instrument normally checked? Select the answer from the options given.
By checking the distance between the micrometer anvil and spindle with an inside micrometer.
By measuring a standard gauge block or rod at a common temperature.
By checking the distance between micrometer anvil and spindle with an inside vernier gauge.
By trying a go/no go gauge between the micrometer anvil and spindle at maximum opening at a common temperature.
A decision support system for emergency management shall be provided on the navigation bridge. What type of emergency situations shall as a minimum be identified in the emergency plans?
Fire, Evacuation, Pollution, Personnel accidents and Ship Security
Evacuation, Fire, Pollution and Man-Over-Board
Man-Over-Board, Evacuation and Fire
Fire, Damage to ship, Pollution, Unlawful acts threatening the safety of the ship and the security of its passenger and crew, Pesonnel accidents, Cargo-related accidents, Emergency assistance to other ships
What is fishmeal prone to?
Increasing anti-oxidant levels en route
Liquefaction due to vibration or compression
Decreasing anti-oxidant levels en route
Temperature sensors may be marked T 802. What does this mean?
Hindus are not permitted by their religious beliefs to eat one particular type of meat. Which one?
How will you find the Tipping Moment of a cargo item?
Transverse accelerations/10 x weight of cargo item x height of its centre of gravity above its base
Transverse accelerations/10 x weight of cargo item x height of its centre of gravity above the keel
Transverse accelerations/7 x weight of cargo item x height of its centre of gravity above its base
Transverse accelerations/7 x vessel's natural roll period
What ensures the safe operation of twistlocks?
The spring holding the twistlock cone in the ‘neutral’ position being resilient
The spring holding the twistlock cone in the ‘closed’ position being resilient
The spring in any position of the twistlock cone being stretched to its maximum limit
The spring holding the twistlock cone in the ‘open’ position being resilient
What is the anticipated rolling period of a ship with a large initial Transverse Metacentric Height (GM) and would there be any associated dangers to consider?
Long slow roll and no particular hazards
Short sharp period of roll associated with breaking lashings and shifting cargo
Short period of roll, but a very stable ship and no associated dangers
Long period of roll with free surface effects at a maximum.
During a pre-loading survey prior to loading grain on a Bulk Carrier, very small amount of the previous grain cargo is found in a cargo hold; what is the significance of this situation?
The cargo hold can be cleaned while other holds are loaded
The affected cargo hold should be left empty
The vessel may fail the pre-load survey and be declared off-hire
The remaining cargo from the previous voyage can be ignored
On a conventional reefer vessel fitted with wooden hatch boards (gratings) which of the operations given in the options is the most likely to cause the greatest damage to the hatch gratings?
Loading or discharging break bulk fruit in cartons.
Loading or discharging palletised fruit using pallet jacks.
Loading or discharging break bulk (loose) frozen lamb carcasses.
Loading or discharging motor cars.
How many two-way VHF radiotelephone apparatus shall be provided on board a ro-ro passenger ship of 500 gross tonnage and upwards?
It is required to have a fixed two-way VHF fitted in a survival craft
One for each survival craft
Most of the engine makers recommend to change the cylinder head gaskets each time a piston overhaul is carried out. Why?
To increase the consumption of parts so they can make more money
To be granted a proper sealing with a new gasket
To obtain a proper sealing and correct distance between piston and cover in TDC position
To avoid heat transfer to the cylinder head.
On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term "PANAMA LEAD" are given. Which one is the correct one?
Panama lead is given by D on the figure
Panama lead is given by A on the figure
Panama lead is given by B on the figure
Panama lead is given by C on the figure
During mooring operations; which is the safe position to be in?
Between the "point of break" and the "fairlead".
Behind the point of restraint, but inside the zone.
Outside the colored zone.
Behind the fairlead, but inside the zone.
What is the strain on each of the two slings?
What does this crane signal indicate?
Raise the boom, lower the load.
What is the primary purpose of an Accumulator in a hydraulic circuit associated with cranes?
To store quantities of oil at working pressure on the discharge side of a pump and smooth out any pressure fluctuations.
To act as a reserve supply of oil when the oil in the storage tank on the suction side of a pump becomes low.
To store large quantities of oil at working pressure on the suction side of a pump and smooth out any pressure fluctuations.
None of the mentioned alternatives.