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The mandatory color of a hand flare is:
What is the minimum number of independently driven fire pumps that must be provided on cargo ships of 1000 GRT and above?
*Which of the following hose lengths corresponds best to the most common ones found onboard?
As a general rule, where would you expect to find a portable fire extinguisher intended for use in a given space?
Under a porthole or window in that space, if any
All these alternatives may be considered as a standard practice
Near the middle of the space
Near the entrance to that space
Whilst in the Engine room you hear the CO2 release alarm, what action if any should you take.
Take no action as it is probably someone testing the system, as the fire alarm has not been sounded and the engine room is not on fire.
As CO2 can not kill you, secure present work and proceed out of engine room.
Leave the engine room as quickly as possible, closing all doors behind you.
Proceed to the engine control room and call the bridge for further instructions.
A polarisation of a radio wave is determined by:
What is one of several requirements in IBC/BCH when loading Acids ?
Connections on manifoilds and jumpers should be protected with spray shields to guard against spray.
Last cargo in the tank should not have been Caustic Soda.
Connections on manifoilds and jumpers should be equipped with manometers in order to quickly record high pressure.
Cargo manifoild and lines should be equipped with sprinkler system.
What does the "S" mean in the Hazard colum under summary of minimum requirements in the IBC ?
It means that the product is included in the code because of it`s safety hazards.
It means that the product is included in the code because of it`s sailing hazards.
It means that the product is included in the code because of it`s pollution hazards.
It means that the product is included in the code because of it`s smelling hazards.
What will apply when loading Carbon Disulphide ?
A water pad should be maintained during loading and discharging. In addition a inert gas pad should be maintained during transit.
A glycol pad should be maintained during loading and discharging. In addition a inert gas pad should be maintained during transit.
A water pad should be maintained during loading, transit and discharging. In addition a inert gas pad should be maintained during transit.
A inert gas pad should be maintained during transit.
What is a "passenger" according to SOLAS regulations?
Any person paying their voyage regardless of ship type
Every person other than the Captain and the members of the crew or other persons employed or engaged onboard the ship in the business of that ship.
Any person holding a ticket and travelling with a passenger ship
Everyone who travels with a passenger ship
What is the correct way in approaching the SPM, taking the prevailing wind, current and waves into consideration?
Two synthetic fibre lines of the same size and material are run out and pretensioned at the berth. However one line (line A) is secured to a shore bollard twice as far as the other line (line B). If a sudden increase in wind now causes an extra load to come on the lines, the extra load will be shared by the lines as follows:
A will take 3/4 of the extra load. B will take 1/4 of the extra load.
A will take 1/3 of the extra load. B will take 2/3 of the extra load.
A will take 1/2 of the extra load. B will take 1/2 of the extra load
A will take 1/4 of the extra load. B will take the 3/4 of the extra load.
When will we notice the effect of shallow water?
When Under Keel clearance is 15% or less
When Under Keel Clearance is 75% or less
When Under Keel Clearance is 50% or less
When Under Keel Clearance is 10% or less
What is the status and function of a Panama canal pilot?
He will be responsible for canal crew mooring gangs and use of locomotives during lock transits.
He is an advisor to the vessel-s master.
He shall have control of the navigation and movement of the vessel.
He will take over all the responsibilities of the master on embarkation.
Give the meaning of this symbol:
lifebuoy with light and smoke
The steps of the embarkation ladder used must be proportioned as it follows:
length = 280 mm, breadth = 85 mm, depth = 10 mm
length = 480 mm, breadth = 115 mm, depth = 25 mm
length = 580 mm, breadth = 165 mm, depth = 30 mm
length = 380 mm, breadth = 145 mm, depth = 20 mm
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
gathering place for embarkation formalities
muster station for unaccompanied minors (UM)
A ship in distress should transmit the appropriate alarm signal followed by the distress call and message on one or all of the international distress frequencies. Which of frequencies is in accordance with the present recommendations?
550 kHz, 2182 kHz and 121.5 MHz
500 kHz, 2182 kHz and 156.8 MHz
550 kHz, 2367 kHz and 121.5 MHz
500 kHz, 2367 kHz and 243 MHz
Which one of the following requirements regarding lifebuoys corresponds to present SOLAS regulations?
Not less than half the total number of lifebuoys shall be provided with self-ignition lights.
All lifebuoys shall be placed in holders with quick-release arrangement.
At least two lifebuoys on each side of the ship shall be fitted with a buoyant lifeline.
At least one lifebuoy shall be placed in the vicinity of the bow.
Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every rescue boat ?
one daylight signalling mirror with instructions
two buoyant rescue quoits
four rocket parachute flares
Which one of the listed requirements regarding liferaft equipment do not correspond to present regulations? The normal equipment of every liferaft shall consist of:
instructions for immediate action
one set of fishing tackle
instructions on how to survive
thermal protective aids for the number of persons the liferaft is permitted to accommodate
Posters or signs shall be provided on or in the vicinity of survival craft and their launching controls. Which of the following requirements do not have to be included according to present regulations? (SOLAS III/9)
Illustrate the purpose of controls and the procedures of operating the appliance
Give relevant instructions and warnings
Give information on survival craft capacity
Which one of the listed requirements regarding the stowage of a survival craft do not correspond with present regulation? (SOLAS III/13.1) Each survival craft shall be stowed:
in a secure and sheltered position and protected from damage by fire or explosion
so that neither craft nor stowage arrangement interfere with the general operation of the ship
in a state of continuos readiness so that two crewmembers can prepare for embarkation and launching in less than 5 minutes
as near the water surface as is safe and practicable
How much food per person is supplied on a liferaft?
None - only barley sugar sweets supplied
*Give the meaning of the following symbol
Start lowering the lifeboat to water
*On all ships any crew member must be given an on-board training in the use of the ship's life-saving appliances as soon as possible after his joining
not later than 1 month after his first joining if he is regularly assigned to the ship
not later than 2 weeks after his first joining if he is regularly assigned to the ship
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
What is the minimum distance between the helmet and the head of the wearer supposed to be?
If your chemical tanker is equipped with high velocity venting valves, at what minimum height above the weather deck or catwalk should they be installed?
What is the correct initial firing procedure to be adopted when bringing a main steam boiler up to pressure from cold condition?
Start the firing on maximum rate and raise the pressure in as short a period as possible, to save energy.
Start the firing on minimum rate and alternate with maximum rate continuously firing until the boiler is up to pressure.
Start the firing on minimum rate and continuously fire until boiler is up to pressure.
Start with intermittent firing, using small firing periods and long intervals gradually building up to longer firing periods and shorter intervals until steam pressure starts to rise.
Signals are often used by aircraft engaged in search and rescue operations to direct ships towards a casualty. This aircraft flies across your stern, rocking his wings. What is the meaning of the signal?
The aircraft is telling me he does not understand my last message.
The assistance of your vessel is no longer required.
This is part of a sequence of manoeuvres by which the aircraft will indicate a direction for my vessel to proceed in.
The aircraft is telling me he is preparing to drop supplies or personnel in the water.
The IGC code gives details of construction and equipment requirements for liquefied gas carriers. Under which circumstances would a liquefied gas carrier require a double bottom and a longitudinal bulkhead forming full side ballast tanks in way of the cargo containment system?
Only when the cargo is carried at less than minus 10 degree C.
Only if the cargo tanks are designed for fully refrigerated LPG cargoes.
Only when the cargo is carried at temperatures below minus 55 degree C in cargo tanks without a secondary barrier.
Only when the cargo is carried at temperatures below minus 55 degrees C in cargo tanks with a secondary barrier.
Which is the "TUG TOWING LINE', in the figure?
The Tug Towing Line is indicated by B, in the figure
The Tug Towing Line is indicated by D, in the figure
The Tug Towing Line is indicated by C, in the figure
The Tug Towing Line is indicated by A, in the figure
At what calendar interval is a "Special Survey" required?
At 20 years and every five years thereafter.
What should not be done when a container of liquid ammonia is on fire?
Cool the container with water
Use a dry chemical fire extinguisher or carbon dioxide gas
Use self-contained breathing apparatus
In preparing a reefer vessel for loading the next cargo a careful inspection of the cargo spaces should be carried out. All required maintenance and the repair of any damage identified during the inspection should be completed prior to loading. Select, from the options given, the most appropriate action to be taken when the maintenance and any repairs are completed.
Keep a record of the hours worked as a basis for a claim against the previous charterers.
Make a detailed record of all maintenance and repairs carried out for presentation to the supervisor at the loading port as proof that the vessel is in an acceptable condition for loading the cargo.
Don't bother recording anything as this type of work is considered routine.
Keep a record of all the repairs in the planned maintenance schedule.
How are the various zones and spaces on an LNG carrier normally designated in relation to having cargo vapour hazard?
Gas-hazardous and Gas-safe.
Gas-dangerous and Gas-safe.
Gassed-up and Gassed-down.
The station bill contains the details of the emergency signals and:
each crewmember's emergency and regular duties
each crewmember's duties in an emergency
only the officers' duties in an emergency
crew and passenger duties in an emergency
Can containers carried on multi-purpose or general cargo ships be lashed with lashing wires and chains?
Yes, if provided for in the vessel’s Cargo Securing Manual (CSM)
Yes, together with dedicated container lashing equipment
Why is it important for hatch coaming compression bars to be maintained in good order?
So that hatch covers remain water tight
So that water can drain out from the hatch coaming drains
So that there is no steel contact between the hatch covers and hatch coaming
So that hatches can be properly sealed
What is the meaning of the abbreviation "SWL" as stamped on lifting gear around the ship?
Is it allowed to have animals on the car deck during a voyage?
Yes, if they are safely placed in a suitable vehicle
Only if the weather conditions permit
It is up to the captain to decide
Great care must be taken when manually parralling two or more alternators. At which point would you engage the main circuit breaker of the incoming alternator when paralleling two alternators?
With the pointer of the synchroscope stopped at 0 (12 O'clock) or both synchronising lights bright
With the pointer of the synchronizer stopped at any position and both synchronizing lamps bright (on)
With the pointer of the synchronoscope rotating fast and both synchronizing lamps flashing on and off
With the pointer of the synchronoscope moving slowly clockwise and almost at 0° (12 O'clock) or both synchronizing lamps dark (off)
A mixed deck cargo is to be loaded on a General Cargo Vessel; what are some of the important checks to be made by the Officer of the Watch?
Access to the ER and galley are unaffected
All fire hydrants and sounding pipes must be accessible
All hatch covers and the paint store must be accessible
Deck cargo is loaded no more than two metres above the deck
What is a low location lighting system?
A system displaying the escape route from all cabins by light points in the ceiling, powered by battery
An illumination system for all corridors in cabin areas
A light system powered by battery or fluorescent signs mounted at deck level indicating the way to the nearest exit
An emergency illumination system that illuminates all deck areas to a minimum
What cooling medium is normally used to cool the condenser of a fresh water generator?
Which of the following alternatives are recommended when decanting water overboard from the sloptank?
Maintain a speed of at least 12 knots when pumping overboard
Leave a "cushion"of water in the sloptank, to minimize the risk of polluting the sea
Using dispersing chemicals in the sloptank
Discharge under the waterline to avoid any sheen on the surface
A standard convention for a 4 deck reefer vessel is to designate the decks A to D from upper to lower deck. Decks A and B common as are C and D with a gas tight seal between B and C. Apples are to be carried in decks C and D with bananas in A and B. Which of the options is the best to avoid the risk of crossover of temperature and respiration between the two cargoes?
Create a pressure differential with a higher pressure in decks A and B.
Create a pressure differential with a higher pressure in decks C and D.
Run the cargo fans intermittently in one of the spaces.
Operate the two spaces at equal pressures as the cargoes are compatible.
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.
On a Container vessel, what prevents the installation of double stacking cones?
A homogenous container load
Limitations in ship design
Restrictions in the cargo securing manual
What is the main fixed fire-fighting system on a car deck?
What is the result of a large metacentric height?
The center of gravity will move upwards.
The ship will have a long roll period.
Bending moment will increase.
The ship will roll violently.
"During a bomb search, which of the following is an important principle to follow?"
Know exactly what a bomb looks like
Try to reach behind bulkheads to find a bomb
Throw any suspicious items overboard
Do not touch any suspicious packages
How is the condenser cooling water flow regulating valve automatically controlled in a vapour compression refrigeration system?
By the compressor discharge pressure.
By the quantity of refrigerant in the system.
By the temperature of the refrigerant after the evaporator.
By the temperature in the refrigerated room.
When 3 phase alternators are operating in parallel, it is very important that the reactive load is evenly shared so that the total alternator loads are evenly shared. If the total alternator load is the vector sum of active and reactive loads, which side of the vector diagram (power traingle) shown represents the reactive load?
None of the mentioned alternatives
The refrigeration system for the ships provisions consists of a number of cold rooms served by a central refrigeration system. The evaporator coils for the vegetable room are found to be frosting up even though the room is down to temperature and the liquid line valve has closed. Select, from the options given, the automatic control component which is likely to be malfunctioning and so cause this condition.
The low pressure cut out for the compressor.
Thermostatic expansion valve for the meat room.
Back pressure control valve.
The liquid line valve for the flour room.
If a cargo leak occurs onboard a liquefied gas carrier it is likely that a 'white' vapour cloud will form. What makes the vapour cloud look white?
Condensation of nitrogen in the air.
Condensation of cargo vapour in the air.
Condensation of oxygen in the air.
Condensation of water vapour in the air.
What is the approximately efficiency of the ejector?
The ejector's efficiency is between 60% and 70%.
The ejector's efficiency is between 30% and 40%.
The ejector's efficiency is between 70% and 80%.
The ejector's efficiency is between 20% and 30%.
Which of the following categories of galley waste is it prohibited to dump into the sea under any circumstances and irrespective of where the ship is located?
Inert ash from incinerated food waste.
Ground or comminutated paper, rags and glass.
Plastics, including bags, bottles and packaging.
Ground or comminutated food waste.
When shall the engineer officer in charge of a watch be readily capable for operating the propulsion equipment?
When a hurricane may be expected.
When there are needs for changes in the ship's course.
When men are working aloft.
When the machinery spaces are in the manned condition.
A bulk coal cargo is to be loaded and the moisture content is declared as 19 ; the transportable moisture limit of the cargo is declared as 15, what should the Master do?
Load the cargo as the moisture limits are within acceptable limits
Refuse to load the cargo unless the vessel is specially designed for the carriage of cargo which may liquefy
Load cargo and ventilate on passage to remove water
One cylinder of a diesel engine has to be cut out to allow continued operation of the engine. Which of the following options may be the cause of the problem?
Camshaft timing incorrect.
Gas side of turbocharger fouled.
What is the most common method of connecting the manifold of an LNG carrier to the shore terminal pipelines?
By special sections of portable steel pipe.
By permanently fixed metal hard arms.
By composite hoses suspended from a boom with a swinging arm.
By flexible rubber hoses.
When preparing cargo cranes for operation on a General Cargo ship using shore personnel, what are three of the most important checks to be made?
Crane wire is greased, windows clean and cab heater on
Check that cab is clean, air conditioning is on and windows clean
Limit switches are not in use, wires are clean and emergency stop is isolated
Check that winches, brakes and emergency stops are working correctly
According to the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA-90), oil carrying vessels trading in U.S. waters are required to carry oil spill clean up equipment for the containment and removal of on-deck spills. For a vessel of over 400 feet (121.9 metres) in length, what volume of oil must they be able to handle?
15 barrels (2.38 cubic metres).
1barrel (0.16 cubic metre).
5 barrels (0.79 cubic metre).
12 barrels (1.91 cubic metres).
There are a number of liquefied gases transported by sea. What is the most common component of these liquefied gases?
A mixture of natural gas liquids (NGLs).
A mixture of chlorine and ammonia.
A mixture of hydrocarbon gases.
A mixture of non-hydrocarbon chemical gases.
The Declaration of Security:
Details a ship’s security measures.
States the reporting procedures to government contact points.
Identifies the security responsibilities of shipboard personnel.
Addresses the security requirements shared between ships or between a port facility and a ship.
Why is it not possible to wash all crockery and glassware in a dishwasher?
Because not all crockery and glassware is dishwasher proof.
Because plates and containers that have held raw meat and fish must not be washed together with plates and glasses that have been used for cooked foods.
Because coloured glass and crockery will not survive the high temperatures generated in a dishwasher,
Because Health and Safety regulations require that items above 30 cm (12") in diameter must be washed by hand.
Is it required to have supplementary emergency lighting on board passenger ships?
Yes, all passenger public spaces and alleyways shall be provided with supplementary electric lighting
No, reflective marking indicates the escape routes
No, passengers should bring their own flashlights
No, portable battery operated lamps shall be provided in alleyways and public spaces
What paint coating should be used in a cargo hold of a bulk carrier, when the hold may be used for the carriage of grains?
Any paint type can used in these spaces
Paint must be epoxy based
Approved for use in cargo spaces that may carry edible cargoes
Cargo spaces must not be painted
Too low exhaust temperature in one cylinder becomes because of:
Injection valve opening pressure is too low.
Charge air pressure is too high.
Injection valve opening pressure is too high.
When ballasting double-bottom tanks with sea water on a bulk carrier, which of the following should be avoided?
Tanks not to be over flowed out of air pipes onto deck
Ballasting all tanks together including fore peak tank (FP) and after peak (AP) tank.
Tanks to be sounded regularly during ballasting
Tanks to be filled in order given in Chief Officer's ballast plan
What is of utmost concern during a loaded passage in winter across the North Atlantic
The added weight of icing on container stacks
Temperature differential between air and seawater, that may affect the shell plating
Which of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Codes contains information regarding the Construction and Equipment of Ships carrying Liquefied Gas in Bulk?
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
What is the meaning of the expression 'dead-band'?
It will is not respond to adjustment of set-point
The controller will not react to a process change in this range
The controller will enter 'sleep mode'
It will take some time before the controller will react to a change
A 5V dc source has an internal impedance of 0.2 ohms. When a load of 2.3 ohms is applied what voltage will be measured at the source terminals?
Gases, including methane, cannot normally be liquefied using pressure alone once they are at or above a certain temperature. What is the term used for this temperature?
Liquid temperature limit.
A conventional reefer vessel is loading a cargo of hard frozen palletised meat with a required carriage temperature of minus 18 degree Celsius. A thermistor at the centre of the pallets indicates the temperature to be approximately minus 10 degrees Celsius during loading. What action, from the options given, should be taken under these circumstances?
Continue loading onboard and deliver air at the lowest possible temperature to cool the cargo down to the correct carriage temperature.
Continue loading onboard at minus 10 degrees Celsius and then gradually reduce the air delivery temperature to minus 18 degree Celsius.
Return the cargo ashore for pre-cooling to minus 18 degrees Celsius.
Continue loading onboard and maintain the air delivery temperature at minus 18 degrees Celsius.
What is mayonnaise made from?
Egg yolks, oil and lemon juice or vinegar.
Eggs and olive oil, beaten together.
Fromage Frais and lemon juice.
Egg whites, sunflower oil, balsamic vinegar and flour.
Which oxygen content shall we measure before entering a tank or space after venting?
The oxygen content shall be measured to 10,8% by volume
The oxygen content shall be measured to minimum 19% by volume
The oxygen content shall be measured to 21% by volume
We don’t need to measure the oxygen content
For what purpose do we have booster pumps on the cargo discharge line?
To increase discharge rate.
To reduce the flow and pressure to shore line.
To increase discharge pressure and reduce the cargo temperature.
To increase discharge discharge line pressure above shore back pressure.
What do you understand by the term "luffing"?
The raising or lowering of a crane jib, moving the head of the crane and therefore a suspended load horizontally towards or away from the crane.
The combined movement of hoisting a load and slewing the crane, employed when lifting a load from a dockside over and into a ship's hold, or vica versa.
The initial phase of hoisting a load, where the crane wire and structure takes the weight of a suspended load.
The rotating of a ship's jib in a circular movement about the crane.
This circuit is a logic gate with two input signals, A and B, and one output signal Q. Which type of logic function is the gate giving?
What are defined as the gas dangerous areas onboard a gas vessel?
Gas dangerous areas onboard gas carriers are cargo compartments and cargo piping
Gas dangerous areas onboard gas carriers are cargo compartments and cargo piping, hold spaces and other spaces where cargo pipes are located
Gas dangerous areas onboard gas carriers are cargo compartments and cargo piping, hold spaces and other spaces where cargo pipes are located, compressor and pump room, open deck over cargo area
Gas dangerous areas onboard gas carriers are cargo compartments, cargo piping and bunker tanks with pipes
Which type temperature sensors are shown on this picture?
Which of these statements about profiling is correct?
Check the ID of all visitors and some crew prior to boarding.
Pay less attention to body language and behaviour and more attention to answers to questions.
Use only open-ended questions.
Verify that answers to questions match up with what’s already known about the person being questioned.
What, by definition in the International Collision Regulations, is a "vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre"?
A vessel which through some exceptional circumstance is unable to manoeuvre as required by the Rules and is therefore unable to keep out of the way of another vessel.
A vessel which from the nature of her work is restricted in her ability to manoeuvre as required by the Rules and is therefore unable to keep out of the way of another vessel.
A vessel engaged in underwater work, such as the laying, picking up or servicing of a pipeline, or which is in support of diving operations, performing dredging and mine-clearance or is deploying or recovering a pilot.
A vessel which because of her draught in relation to the available depth of navigable water is restricted in her ability to deviate from her course and keep out of the way of another vessel.
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
You are approaching the shore in a lifeboat when you see a person holding a white flag. He is moving it in a horizontal motion from side to side. What does this indicate?
Standby for a rocket line to assist you
Landing here is highly dangerous
Stay offshore, rescue boat is coming