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The self contained air support system on a totally enclosed lifeboat is designed to provide safe and breathable air with the engine running for a minimum of how many minutes?
The effectiveness of foam is based on:
smothering and dispersion
The duty engineer of a UMS ship is approached by a member of the ship's staff, seeking permission to hang wet working clothes in the engine room to dry. Should he:
Allow the clothes to be hung over a rail anywhere.
Allow the clothes to be hung over rail next to the warm F.O. service tanks.
Not allow the clothes to be hung anywhere in the unmanned machinery spaces.
Allow the clothes to be hung over a rail provided there is no electrical equipment directly below.
*Under which circumstances should a sprinkler head of a common fixed sprinkler fire-extinguishing system be activated?
Automatically, when the temperature is within a range from 68°C to 79 °C
When the temperature is within a range from 68°C to 79°C, but after the corresponding alarm is acknowledged and assessed at the control panel
When the smoke density exceeds 12,5% obscuration per meter, but after the corresponding alarm is acknowledged and assessed at the control panel
Automatically, when the smoke density exceeds 12,5% obscuration per meter
*On a cargo ship, what is the requirement for the ventilation ducts more than 2 metres long ?
They must be fabricated of fire-resistant material
They must be fabricated of non-combustible material
They must have lining of non-combustible insulating material
They must be isolated from any combustible material
*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
In case of diesel driven fire pumps, for how long shall the fuel tank capacity allow the pump to be run at full capacity? (SOLAS II-2/4.3.3.2.3)
Fuel oil from a leaking fuel pipe has been collected in a drip tray under the boiler furnace.The oil is suddenly ignited by a backflash from the boiler burner.The boiler room is manned and the person present has the choice of various extinguishers. The fire is purely a surface fire. What would be the preferable extinguisher?
Any of the mentioned alternatives
*Generally the fixed sprinkler fire extinguishing system will be:
High pressure water system
*What is the working principle of the detectors of a common fixed sprinkler fire-extinguishing system?
they are rate-of-rise detectors
they are fixed-temperature detectors
The letter ‘X’ in the answer-back 36572 LIBK X means:
This vessel has more telex-numbers
This concerns a mobile station
The position of the vessel is not known
“Fading” can partially be compensated by:
Which of the equipment listed is not included in the fireman's personal equipment? (SOLAS II-2/17.1.1)
Leather safety boots and gloves
Are there any exceptions from OPA-90
Yes, transit passage through US waters to a non US port
Yes, if the vessel calls a US port for only a short stop
Yes, close to any US naval base
How will you treat a seasick person?
Encourage him to drink a lot of lukewarm sea water.
Leave him in bed or request him to have some fresh air.
Force him to eat any kind of fat food.
Make him swallow seasick pills until he stops vomiting.
MARPOL 73/78 - Annex IV. Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from ships. This annex is not yet in force, however, some Governments are practising these rules. What do you understand by the word "Sewage"?
Drainage/waste from toilets/urinals.
Mixture of sea water/oil.
Waste from synthetic materials.
What is the result of a "high metacentric height"?
The vessel will roll violently?
The vessel will roll slowly or be unstable?
The vessel will have a great bending moment?
The vessel-s tweendeck heights is too high?
Which of the following requirements regarding on board stability data corresponds to present regulations? (NSCL 4/12.1)
Drawings and caculations documenting the stability of the ship, both in intact and all possible damage condition.
A calculation example showing the use of "KG" limitation curves.
A calculation example showing use of "GM" limitation curves.
Stability data produced by stability calculation instruments.
What is CSS an abbreviation for?
Co-ordinator Surface Search
Co-ordination Ship Search
Control Center of Survivors
When a ship is lying at anchor in a tidal area using both forward anchors, to what particular aspect should the officer of the watch be paying special attention?
When the ship swings to the tide the direction of swing should be controlled to avoid the anchor cables becoming wrapped round each other.
The ship will become controlled by the tide and the wind will not be allowed to have any effect on the direction the ship lies at anchor.
The two anchors will restrict the ships swing with the tide and the ship may not lie to the prevailing current and wind
The tension on both cables should be similar, to avoid one dragging and all the weight of the ship remaining on the other anchor only.
Give the meaning of this symbol:
lifebuoy with light and smoke
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
In a distress situation how many times, or for how long is the emergency alarm signal to be sounded ?
until it is manually turned off or is temporary interrupted by a message on the public address system
until the signal "risk is over" or the order "abandon ship" is given
What is one of the dangerous states a survivor may suffer from?
Which of the following features is required for an anti-exposure suit ?
can be continously worn without impeding every duties to be performed by the wearer when in normal watch on the bridge
can be unpacked and donned without assistance within 2min.
is made of such a material that it cannot be torn
is marked with the name of the vessel to which the appliance belongs
*Which of the following fittings shall be provided to all lifeboats:
a tiller permanently linked to the rudder or removable if the lifeboat has a remote steering mechanism
permanent boarding arrangements on both sides to enable persons in the water to board the lifeboat
an electric power starting system for the propulsion engine with one rechargeable energy source
a remotely operated steering arrangement
*Give the meaning of the following symbol
Secure liferaft canopy closing device
Secure doors in the ship's side plating
*Give the meaning of the following symbol
Rescue boat with waterproof canopy
Give the meaning of the following symbol
Survival craft portable radio
*At least, how often shall life boats be launched with their assigned operating crew aboard and manoeuvred in the water?
One of the checks during the annual Class survey of the UMS functions is focusing on cleanliness of the engine room. What is the reason for such a check ?
To reduce the general risk of fire in an unmanned engine room.
To have the engine room looking tidy.
To prevent risk of pollution.
To avoid frequent alarms.
On a Container vessel, where should a mid-bay guide be positioned?
On the tank top at the ends of 40' container bays
On the tank top mid-way in 40' guides to prevent transverse movement of 20' containers.
At the base of cell guides
Between 20' container bays on deck
What does the Chief Officer want the 1st Engineer to do?
The Chief Officer wants to speak to the 1st Engineer
The Chief Officer wants the 1st Engineer to empty side tank No. 2
The Chief Officer wants the 1st Engineer to put the hydraulic hand pump in bilge No. 5
The Chief Officer wants the 1st Engineer to empty the starboard bilge in hold No. 5
Your vessel is progressing within a Traffic Separation Scheme and receives a navigational warning of another vessel progressing the wrong way within the scheme. What actions should be taken on the bridge, if any?
Use the Arpa for early identification of all other ship movements within the traffic lane and give rogue vessel a wide berth
Move out of the traffic lane towards the coast.
Slow down your vessel and proceed with caution, posting extra lookouts.
Take no actions but proceed with extra caution.
Why did they order another tug?
Because the bow thrust was useless in the strong wind.
Because they wanted to make sure that the ship could be safely turned.
Because the mates always receive their instructions prior to berthing and they all felt that another tug was needed.
Because the ship was going to berth with port side to the terminal.
The vessel is instructed to load alternate holds when chartered to carry a high density cargo. What reasons could be given by the master to refuse to do this?
The trim of the vessel will not be satisfactory.
The summer deadweight will not be achieved.
Cargo space cleaning after discharge will be excessive.
IMO do not recommend alternate loading of cargo holds with high density cargoes.
Why does a ship move laterally (sideward drift) when turning.
The ship moves sidewards because of all the external forces on the vessels hull.
Because the pivot point is not at the centre of the ship
Because the turning moment is created by the rudder, which is positioned at the stern of the vessel
The ship moves laterally because it always tries to continue in a straight line.
On a General Cargo ship in the United States, what will be the consequences of a ship's failure to correct an unsafe stevedore working practice?
The duty officer will be arrested
The ship will be prosecuted
The port will lodge a protest against the ship
The master will be arrested
Where are cargo hold water level detectors required to be fitted on bulk carriers?
At the port and starboard midship sections of each cargo hold
At the forward end of each cargo hold
At the after end of each cargo hold
In relation to exhaust gas measurement with a thermocouple, use of an amplifier which gives a mA-signal out is preferred. Why is this done?
This depends on the length of the compensation-cable.
The output signal from a thermocouple is at mV level,and can not be transferred over any long distance without loss of signal, giving a poor accuracy and poor noise immunity.
The signal out from the thermocouple is also mA, but have to be amplified in order to give a good signal to the alarm system.
To stabilize the signal andmake it easier to measure at the receiver.
After washing with fresh water how would you know whether salt remains in the cargo holds of a Bulk Carrier?
By carrying out a visual inspection of the cargo holds
By carrying out silver nitrate tests which should turn milky in the presence of chlorides
Using silver nitrate which should remain colourless in the presence of salt
By appointing a surveyor to inspect the cargo holds
Wich type of compressors are used as cargo compressor onboard liquified gas carriers?
One, two and three stage piston compressors.
Piston, screw and centrifugal type compressors.
One, two and three stage screw compressors.
Oil free screw and piston compressors.
Parallel sweep search in a co-ordinated manner is achieved when?
All facilities proceed with minimum safe speed
All facilities proceed with same speed
All facilities proceed with maximum safe speed
All facilities proceed with different speed
For what are bridge indicators required on board a ro-ro vessel?
All shell doors which, if left open, could lead to major flooding
All hinged doors in watertight bulkheads
All sliding doors in watertight bulkheads
Which of the following detectors would you choose for measuring the torque of a steel shaft?
From the options given, choose the one most likely to result in a high exhaust gas temperature in one cylinder of a diesel engine.
The inlet and exhaust valve tappet clearance is incorrect.
Fuel injection valve opening pressure set too high.
Clogged nozzle holes in the fuel injection valve.
You are in charge of a night bunkering operation. The delivery rate from the supplier is high and you are filling six tanks simultaneously. You loose track of the progress of the operation and feel that you are loosing control of the situation. What action should you take?
Stop bunkering, and establish facts, before bunkering is resumed
Request a reduction in the delivery rate to try and gain some time.
Prepare yourself and the crew for an overflow.
Open more tanks to slow down the filling rate of individual tanks.
What temperature defines "hot" water in the context of tank washing on a chemical tanker?
A minimum of 10 degrees Celsius above the discharge temperature of the cargo.
At least 40 degrees Celsius.
At least 60 degrees Celsius.
At least 70 degrees Celsius.
Why is an inertgas system required when COW is undertaken?
Improved outturn of cargo?
Less bildup of sediment in tanks?
What does the word "condiments" refer to?
A sauce or seasoning, such as mustard or pepper.
Persons suffering from food poisoning.
According to the ISGOTT definition, what is "volatility"?
The tendency of a crude oil or petroleum product to produce gas.
The ability of a crude oil or petroleum product to resist ignition.
The measure of a crudre oil or petroleum product's vapour pressure.
The tendency of a crude oil or petroleum product to ignite.
In the figure is shown the direction of possible mooring lines from the stern of a vessel, when moored port side alongside a jetty. Which letter shows the direction which would be used by a "STERN LINE"?
The Stern Line is indicated by D, in the figure
The Stern Line is indicated by A, in the figure
The Stern Line is indicated by C, in the figure
The Stern Line is indicated by B, in the figure
Your vessel is entering a tropical area and high humidity is expected. To avoid condensation in the main engine's air cooler, it is recommended to:
Decrease the air temperature so proper draining can be achieved from the air cooler
Increase scavenging air temperature to above dew point
Operate the engine with slightly open drain cocks, scavenging to get rid of the water
Which of the following statements will direct a fire-fighting team to the source of fire?
Fire in the accommodation
Fire in No. 3 cargo hold, port side, forward
Which of the following cuts of beef is taken from the shoulder?
Studies of shipboard emergencies show that many passengers do not read or remember safety information. As an officer, how can you best compensate for this fact?
In an emergency, repeatedly tell passengers what's happening, what's being done, and what they should do.
Post large, graphic safety signs conspicuously throughout the ship.
Prior to departure, provide passengers with a good safety video.
Ensure that printed safety information onboard is of the highest quality.
What is a "Bollard"?
A Bollard is a very heavy rope
A Bollard is a rope made up of several strands
A Bollard is a thick steel post to which mooring lines are secured
A Bollard is a loop in a rope
You are alongside and the hoses have been connected for discharge. The jetty-man shouts across to you, telling you to start cargo. The Duty Officer has not yet given you any instructions to commence. What will you do?
Open the valves and start discharge as soon as possible.
Advise the jetty-man that there is a problem on board and you will notify him when you are ready.
Ignore the jetty-man. Do nothing.
Advise the Duty Officer and await further instructions. Ask the jetty-man to stand by.
Cross flooding arrangement
Self acting ballast trimming arrangement
The centre cargo tanks on your ship are made of stainless steel, while the wing tanks are made of mild steel with a zinc coating. Your ship is to load some Sulphuric Acid. Which tanks will it be loaded in?
It can not be loaded into any of the tanks on the ship.
Only the stainless steel centre tanks.
Only the zinc coated wing tanks.
Both the stainless steel centre tanks and the zinc coated wing tanks.
What are the three categories to which hazardous liquid chemicals are assigned under MARPOL Annex II?
Which of these weapons are widely available and commonly used by criminals and terrorists to further their aims?
How frequently should the PA-system (Public Address) be tested?
The wire mesh guards for the fans of refrigerated containers sometimes have coloured ribbons tied to them. Which of the options is the reason for fitting these ribbons?
To indicate if the fan is running too slowly.
To indicate that the fan is running in the correct direction.
To indicate to the crew that the fan is running as a safety consideration.
To indicate that the fan is running at the correct speed.
Who will verify the computational results and actual ship data used by the calculation program on a vessel's stability computer?
The Classification Society.
The engineer attending the installation and initial on-site testing.
By what formula is the displacement calculated? W = Displacement; L = length; B = Breadth; D = depth of vessel; Cb = Block Coefficient; Cw = Coefficient of waterplane; RD = relative density;
Besides the Jensen Sling, what other method is used to load and discharge paper reels from a general cargo vessel?
All passenger ships are divided into vertical ’zones’. What is the purpose of this?
This is firezones which can be divided from eachother with firedoors. If a fire start in one zone, all firedoors in front and aft of the fire will be closed from the bridge to stop the smoke and fire from spreading.
Vertical zones are separated with firedoors which will be closed automatically when the firealarm start.
There is one fireteam in each zone
All vertical zones are separated with waterthight doors, which will be closed in the case of a grounding, etc.
Refrigerated cargo spaces are fitted with temperature sensors and in some cases carbon dioxide sensors. From the options given select the one which best completes the following statement. "Monitoring the carbon dioxide content in a cargo space loaded with fruit can be useful because…
… low levels indicate that there are insufficient numbers of air changes."
… increasing levels indicate that the fruit may be starting to ripen."
… its presence indicates that the fruit is ripe."
… its presence indicates that the fruit is still not ripe."
The Chief Engineer tells you to carry out Hot work on deck. What kind of permit do you need?
Cold work permit because the work will be carried out on open deck
No permit is required as long as the work shall be carried out on open deck
A conventional reefer vessel, on passage to the loading port, should pre-cool the cargo spaces intended for shipment of the refrigerated products. Select from the options given, the one which best completes the following statement. "In general, pre-cooling should commence….
…six hours before arrival at the loading port."
…at anytime prior to arrival as long as the delivery air is at the required carriage temperature."
…on arrival at the loading port to demonstrate that the fans can deliver refrigerated cold air to the cargo spaces."
…about 48 hours before arrival with the temperatures in the cargo spaces stable for the last 24 hours."
What is the main difference of deep well and submerged pumps?
The main difference is that deep well pumps are driven by hydraulic motor and submerged pumps are driven by electric motor
The main difference is that deep well pumps are more expensive than submerged pumps
The main difference is that deep well pumps are more easy to maintain than the submerged pumps
The main difference is that deep well pumps are connected to the motor with a long shaft and submerged pumps have both pump and motor submerged down in the tank
A draw card obtained from a cylinder of a large 2 stroke diesel engine shows that both cylinder compression and maximum pressures are low. Cards from other cylinders indicate normal operation. What is the likely cause of this problem?
Faulty cylinder component (piston rings, liner, etc.)
Excessive cooling of the charge air..
Faulty high pressure fuel pump.
What name is given to the part of the discharging operation on an oil tanker when the last remaining contents of a tank or line are being pumped out?
What does this flag mean?
My vessel is stopped and making no way through the water.
I wish to communicate with you.
I have a diver down; keep well clear at slow speed.
What is the most negative side of using a centrifugal cargo pump?
Displacing the liquid by reducing the volume inside the pump.
High purchase and installation cost.
Mechanically displaces the liquid in the pump.
The lack of self priming.
What means of communication shall be provided to each member of the fire patrol?
Telephones in public spaces
Emergency telephones and Public Address system
What name is given to the fine layer of peel on citrus fruits, often scraped off and added to other dishes to add flavour?
You are alongside, port side to, about to commence loading several grades of chemicals. The Duty Officer instructs you over the walkie-talkie to proceed to the port manifold and open the valve to 4 port line. When you get there, there is no hose connected to that line. What will you do?
Open the valve to 4 port line as instructed.
Report the situation back to the Duty Officer. Request clarification and confirmation of the instruction.
Take a look at the starboard manifold. There is a hose loop between 4 port and 4 starboard lines. Assume the Duty officer must have meant this side and open 4 port line on this manifold.
Although there is no hose connected to 4 port line, there is one connected to 3 port line. Assume the Duty Officer must have meant this line and open this valve instead.
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
A conventional reefer vessel is to load frozen beef in cartons and also frozen carcass lamb. The vessel has four decks - A being the upper 'tween deck and D being the lowest deck. From the options given select the one that gives the cargo distribution that would result in the largest GM.
Fill decks A and B with frozen beef and decks C and D with frozen carcass lamb.
Fill decks A and C with frozen carcass lamb and decks B and D with frozen beef.
Fill decks A and C with frozen beef and decks B and D with frozen carcass lamb.
Fill decks A and B with frozen carcass lamb and decks C and D with frozen beef.
After discharge of a cargo of bananas there are a lot of cartons of condemned fruit on the deck. The vessel is not in a special area and is more than 100 miles from land. Select from the given options the best way to dispose of the condemned fruit.
Remove and retain all of the packaging including any inner plastic bags and dispose of the condemned fruit overboard.
Keep the cargo onboard until the vessel enters a port with suitable disposal facilities.
Dispose of the complete cartons of condemned fruit overboard and make an entry into the Garbage Disposal Log.
Keep the fruit for crew consumption and dispose of the packaging.
On a Container vessel, what must be done when container lashing equipment fails at sea?
Report the matter to the equipment manufacturer's
Report the matter to the ship owner
Enter the number and type of failed equipment in the deck log book
Enter the number and type of failed equipment into the lashing equipment file on board
A ship experiences an interaction effect known as "Squat" when moving in shallow water. The amount of Squat is affected by the speed of the vessel through the water. If the speed through the water is HALVED what will be the change in the affect of "Squat"
The squat effect will also be halved.
There will be a significant change in the reduction of underkeel clearance, but the amount varies from ship to ship
There will be very little change to the effects of Squat.
The squat effect will be reduced to a quarter of its original value
What should you observe when patrolling public areas on board?
If all the fire extinguishers are in place and that fire doors are open
All abnormalities that may affect the safety/ security of passengers, crew and the ship
On a General Cargo ship all wire strops used for cargo work must be marked with what?
The diameter of the strop in millimetres (mm)
The SWL and certificate number
The name of the manufacturer
What factors do you consider as important before mooring a vessel?
Use of proper Personal Protective Equipment
Use of proper Personal Protective Equipment, Mooring stations should have effective hazard markings/ hazard highlighting, Stay clear of mooring ropes/wires, Be aware of Snap-back Zone, Proper procedures
Use of proper Personal Protective Equipment, Well maintained mooring equipment, Make sure the area is tidy and clean, Mooring stations should have effective hazard markings/ hazard highlighting, Stay clear of mooring ropes/wires, Be aware of Snap-back Zone, Proper procedures, Effective communication
Use of proper Personal Protective Equipment and be aware of Snap-back Zone
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.
The first step in completing an SSA is to:
Develop an onboard security survey checklist
"Identify the key shipboard operations, systems, areas and personnel that are critical to protect."
List the existing security measures.
Create a list of potential motives for security incidents against your ship.
*Which of the following fittings shall be provided to all lifeboats:
an electric power starting system for the propulsion engine with one rechargeable energy source
watertight lockers or compartments
a remotely operated steering arrangement
permanent boarding arrangements on both sides to enable persons in the water to board the lifeboat