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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?
* In general, under which value is it necessary to lower oxygen content in order to put out a "class B" fire?
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.
*According to the SOLAS definition, what is an incombustible material?
A material that neither burns nor gives out flames when it is exposed to the standard fire test for 30 minutes
A material that neither burns nor emits flammable fumes in such a quantity as to experience ignition, when the temperature rises to 750 ?C
A material that is made out of steel or equivalent material
A material that neither burns nor gives out flames when it is exposed to the standard fire test for 1 hour
*Which of the following actions will be the most effective means for preventing fire in a cabin?
Provide clear warning that persons must not smoke in bed
Request people to refrain from smoking
Install fire detecting devices
*May an engine room be only protected by a fixed low expansion foam fire-extinguishing system?
Yes, if the "engine room" is considered as a machinery space of category A
It depends on the type of vessel
A standard self-contained breathing apparatus is capable of functioning for at least
As a general rule, where would you expect to find a portable fire extinguisher intended for use in a space?
Near the entrance to that space
Near the middle of the space
Under a porthole or window in that space, if any
All of the above may be considered as a standard practice
Where should the placard you are shown be located, according to U.S. Coast Guard regulations ? (Title 33-Navigation and Navigable waters, § 155.440 )
In a conspicuous place at the bilge and ballast pump control station
In a conspicuous place in each machinery space
Both in a conspicuous place in each machinery space and in a conspicuous place at the bilge and ballast pump control station
What can lead to "Unlimited responsibility" (OPA-90)
Wilful misconduct and gross negligence
Wilful misconduct, gross negligence and violation of Federal Safety
Who shall notify the cleaning up contractor (OPA-90)
In case of pollution in US waters, do you always have to notify the National Response Center (OPA-90)
Yes, within thirty (30) minutes
No, only the shipowner can notify NRC
No, not if the local US State Authority is correctly notified
Yes, within three (3) days
If Mouth - to - Mouth (M-T-M) ventilation by itself is unsuccessful and the casualty's heart stops, or has stopped beating, you must perform External Chest Compression (ECC) in conjunction with M-T-M. What is the rhythm when performing M-T-M in combination with ECC with one First Aider only ?
15 compressions followed by 2 full ventilations.
5 compressions followed by 5 full ventilations.
20 compressions followed by 5 full ventilations
10 compressions followed by 3 full ventilations
Your vessel is moored alongside in Houston, discharging oil to the terminal. During discharging your vessel is hit by an other vessel and your vessel is leaking oil into the Houston Channel. What will you as Sen.Off.Deck do?
Commence cleaning up the oil spill around the vessel by using chemicals.
Stop discharge, inform USCG and Qualified Individual.
Call for tug boats for assistance to nearest anchorage.
What measures regarding ship stability should be taken in order to make passenger ships able to withstand critical damage?
Avoid overloading the ship
Damaged stability to be increased by weight redistribution.
Maintain sufficient intact stability
Damaged stability to be increased by use of water ballast
Give the meaning of the following symbol
CO2 portable fire extinguisher
The rudder is hard over, full ahead in deep water. How much lift force remains when the engine is stopped?
You are sailing in shallow water, with 15% Under Keel Clearance. With full RPM, what will your speed be compared to deep water?
The RPM will drop with 15% of full
The ship has a single fixed pitch right-handed propeller and is going astern as illustrated. What is the most likely way the ship will react in these circumstances?
The bow will "seek" the wind and the ship will swing to port
The stern will "back" into the wind and the ship's heading will swing to starboard.
The stern will fall off to starboard, making the heading swing to port.
The ship will go straight astern and the heading will remain approximately the same
Your vessel is at anchor. It is dense fog and visibility about 2 cables. On your radar screen you can see a vessel approaching the anchorage and the vessel is heading at your position. What will you do?
Wait and see how the situation is developing.
Try to get in touch by using the VHF.
Sound three blasts in succession, namely one short, one prolonged and one short blast.
You are a Senior Officer of the Watch on vessel "A" and are passing through the Straits of Gibraltar. The vessel's speed is 18 knots and your vessel is overtaking several other vessels, when the visibility reduces down to about 2 nm. What aspects would you consider when establishing a "safe speed" for your vessel?
Deciding safe speed consider: 2 miles visibility; traffic density; manoeuvrability of vessel; effectiveness of navigational equipment (ARPA etc); state of sea and currents and navigational hazards.
Adjust my track to follow Route 1 or 2 illustrated and reduce speed down to half speed, approximately 8 knots
Safe speed should be where the vessel can come to a stop within the visible range
A safe speed is where a vessel can take proper and effective action to avoid collision and be stopped within an appropriate distance
The muster list must be prepared:
at least 2 hours before the ship proceeds to sea
at least 1 hour before the ship proceeds to sea
At any moment before the ship proceeds to sea
at least 2 hours after the ship has proceeded to sea
*Which one among the following information shall be marked on the container of an inflatable liferaft:
the number of the liferaft
the name of the ship to which the liferaft belongs
the port of registry of the ship to which the liferaft belongs
Which of the following fittings shall be provided to all lifeboats:
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
skates and fenders to facilitate launching down the side of a ship
Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every liferaft ?
two painters of a length equal to not less than the distance from the stowage position of the liferaft to the waterline
three tin-openers and a pair of scissors
one searchlight which can work continuously for not less than 3 hours
Which of the following actions should be done before throwing this type of inflatable liferaft over the side?
Inflate it on deck and then launch it if clear below
Check that the painter is made fast to a secure point and that the sea below is clear
Take the top off the container to enable raft to inflate once in the water. If all clear, throw raft over side
Disconnect the painter and launch it, checking that all is clear below
Give the meaning of the following symbol
Survival craft portable radio
Survival craft distress pyrotechnic signals
Who is the leader of the lifeboat drill (abandon ship drill)?
The appointed lifeboat commander
The first member of the crew arriving at the survival craft
*At least how often shall rescue boats be launched with their assigned crew and manoeuvred in the water?
You are witness to a collision between two other ships close to your vessel. What immediate action should you take?
Send out a distress message on their behalf.
Contact one or both vessels involved in the incident and offer assistance.
Nothing, just standby and wait to see if any assistance is required.
Inform the local coast radio station of the incident and submit your name as a witness.
What determines how containers should be lashed?
Advice from shore planners
The cargo securing manual
What significant change to the requirements for the carriage of Vegetable Oils in tankers was introduced by the amendments to MARPOL and the IBC Code on 1st January 2007?
They must now be carried in double-hull tankers.
They must now be carried in type 2 tanks.
What is the correct name of the part highlighted in the sketch?
What standing orders must be issued to engineers with regard to fuel oil tanks located below vehicle decks?
Never to heat fuel oil to more than 50?C
Never to heat fuel oil to more than 45?C
Never to heat fuel oil to more than 55?C
Never to heat fuel oil to more than what is specified for the vessel
A large electric motor is being removed from a main seawater pump with the aid of the engine room crane. Which is the best method of starting the lift from the options given?
Use the 'inch up' facility on the crane to 'break' the motor free after slackening all of the retaining bolts.
Use a suitable chain block suspended from the crane hook to 'break' the motor free after slackening all of the retaining bolts.
Use the full hoist facility on the crane to 'break' the motor free after slackening all of the retaining bolts.
Use the full hoist facility to lift the motor clear in one action after removing all of the retaining bolts.
During the 5-yearly overhaul and operational test of a lifeboat on-load release gear, to what level should the gear be load tested?
0.8 times the total mass of the lifeboat when loaded with its full complement of persons, equipment and stores.
1.25 times the total mass of the lifeboat when loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment.
1.1 times the total mass of the lifeboat when loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment.
The equivalent to the total mass of the lifeboat when loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment.
A cable has a resistance of 1 milli-ohm per metre. It supplies a 300A load over a distance of 100 metres. What is the voltage drop along it's length?
Why is air draught an important consideration when loading bulk cargoes on Bulk Carriers?
Because the vessel may pass under a bridge(s) whilst approaching or leaving the berth
Because of the vessel's movement whilst berthing or unberthing
Because of variations in under keel clearances whilst alongside the berth
Because of movement of the bulk cargo loader or unloaders
What pressure is present in the crankcase of a vapour compression refrigeration compressor?
The same as the discharge pressure.
The same as the atmospheric pressure.
The same as the lubricating oil pressure.
The same as the suction pressure.
On a General Cargo ship, what must completed before a cargo hoist wire is replaced on a deck crane ?
Permit received from Port Authorities
A full risk assessment carried out and a permit to work issued
Check list completed and work plan agreed
Risk assessments would not be required for this type of work
On a Container vessel, what are the limitations of Cargo Securing Manuals?
They are not always approved by a classification society
They are drafted whilst the ship is still under construction and need to be checked against the ship's 'as completed' condition in order to be fully reliable.
Some Cargo Securing Manuals cover a full range of sister ships
Cargo securing arrangements in the manuals may be unsuitable for heavy weather conditions
A refrigerated container vessel described as being 'con-air' would most likely maintain perishable products by which of the following means?
By supplying fresh water to the holds for additional cooling of suitable integral units.
Electric power supplied to clip on units which are attached to the reefer containers.
Cold air delivered direct to the containers via a system of ducts.
Electric power supplied direct to the containers via connections on deck and in the holds.
A heavy piece of machinery is loaded on deck of a container vessel, stowed across several flatrack containers. Select the most appropriate lashing method.
All lashings to be taken to the hatch top.
Some lashings direct to the flat rack and some to the hatch top, coaming and pillars.
All lashings to be taken to the flatrack lashing points.
All lashings to be taken to the hatch coamings, pillars and lashing bridges.
The arrival ballast water must contain maximum 15ppm (parts pr. million) of oil to fulfil the regulations in force. How many ppm is 1% by volume.
What would rolling indicate, on a vessel loading logs on deck?
Increasing capsizing moments
The onset of synchronised rolling
An approaching angle of loll
What would it mean if a dangerous cargo was declared as Class 3 (sub risk Class 6)?
The main hazards are flammability and toxicity
The main hazard is toxicity and the secondary hazard flammability
The main hazard is flammability and the secondary hazard toxicity
The secondary hazards are flammability and toxicity
A hazard is is a source of potential harm or damage or a situation with potential for harm or damage. Risk is determined based on evaluation of two elements. Which two elements?
The consequences of the hazardous event and the available personal protective equipment we have onboard
The likelihood that a hazard may occur and the consequences of the hazardous event
The likelihood that a hazard may occur and the available personal protective equipment we have onboard
The likelihood that a hazard may occur and the financial consequences for the Company
What is a "consignee"?
Any person or company which seeks to transport a consignment of cargo by sea.
Any person, organization or government that prepares a consignment for shipment.
Any person, organization or government entitles to take delivery of a consignment.
Any person or company responsible for the operation of a vessel which carries a consignment as freight.
Who is normally deciding which search pattern to use?
Some centrifugal cargo oil pumps are designed with an automatic stripping system, which allows the cargo oil tank to fully discharge its contents. By what principle does such a stripping system operate?
On the basis that, if cargo vapour can be stopped from entering the cargo pump suction inlet, the flow will continue without cavitation.
By automatically reducing the rate at which oil cargo enters the cargo pump, such that any vapour lifted along with the liquid does not cause a loss of suction.
By the optimum size and positioning of the suction inlet that feeds the automatic stripping system, which ensures that the cargo oil tank is discharged to the maximum possible extent.
On the principle that if the suction is fitted low enough in the cargo oil tank and a specified minimum trim is maintained, suction will be available until the tank is completely discharged.
Which of the following is a false statement in relation to; the best advice to a first aider is to:
Call the doctor immediately
Restore breathing and heart beat of the patient
If necessary remove the casualty from the danger
When loading a General Cargo ship, what do logs, fishmeal, scrap metal and bales of cotton have in common?
They are all capable of causing oxygen depletion in the cargo holds
They are all liable to spontaneous combustion
Fires caused by these cargoes cannot be extinguished using carbon dioxide gas
They contribute to ship's sweat
Why is burlap used to cover the bilge perforated plates?
To prevent small particles of cargo draining into the bilges
To protect the plates from stevedore damage
To prevent drainage into the bilges
To allow water and large particles of cargo to drain into the bilges
After water-washing the turbocharger exhaust side it starts to vibrate even though it was operating normally prior to the washing procedure. What is the most likely cause of this problem?
The foundation bolts for the turbocharger are loose.
The rotor blades are damaged or the blades are not properly cleaned
Water drain for washing system is blocked allowing water to build up in the turbine casing.
The turbocharger bearings are worn out.
IMO publishes the IGC Code relating to LPG and other liquefied gas carriers. What does the IGC code primarily deal with?
Specifically, how gas carriers for hydrocarbon gases are designed
Specifically, the safety of personnel sailing on gas carriers.
How all liquefied gas carriers are constructed and equipped.
The most efficient way to operate any gas carrier.
When filling departure ballast on a clean ballast tanker, which valve is the last to be opened after the pump has started (M/T «Seagull» is equipped with steam driven centrifugal pumps).
The tank’s suction valve.
The pump’s delivery valve.
A U tube manometer is used to measure the pressure delivered by a ventilation fan. Following replacement of the fan by a larger unit with a higher delivery rate and pressure the liquid is blown out of the open end of the manometer. Which of the options given will allow the manometer to be used to measure the delivery pressure of the larger fan?
Connect the open end to the inlet trunking of the fan to measure the differential pressure rather than the delivery pressure.
Refill the manometer with a reduced the amount of liquid.
Refill the manometer with liquid with a higher density.
Refill the manometer with liquid with a higher viscosity
What is a system employing a single common freshwater cooler (cooled by means of seawater) called?
High temperature freshwater system
Low temperature freshwater system
There are a number of different designs of tanks used for the cargo containment systems for liquefied gas carriers including independent tanks. How many different types of independent tanks are there in the IMO Gas Codes?
There are three types of independent tanks; Spherical tanks, Membrane tanks and Prismatic tanks
There are three types of independent tanks, type A, B and C
There are two types of independent tanks; type 1 and 2
There is only one type of independent tanks; Spherical tanks
How many lifejackets are required in a passenger cabin?
Twice the number of beds in the cabin
None, they will be handed out at the muster station
Same number as beds in the cabin
Why do we use stabilizers?
To increase the intact stability
To decrease the dynamic stability
To adjust the trim of the vessel
To decrease the rolling angle of the vessel
During sea passage how would one know if gasoline vapours were escaping from vehicles/ro-ro units?
By using oxygen meters in the vehicle/ro-ro decks
By using carbon monoxide meters in the vehicle/ro-ro decks
By using flammable gas detectors in the vehicle/ro-ro decks
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.
On a Container vessel, why must duty crew members supervise the lashing of containers?
Because stevedores often apply container lashings haphazardly or place twistlocks incorrectly
Because of local port regulations
Because of time constraints on the vessel towards the end of cargo operations
Because it is an international requirement under the ISM Code
What is most important when preparing a cargo hold to receive containers?
Ensuring that stacking cones are correctly positioned
Removing all loose equipment
Checking for cracks in tank top plating in areas where stack loads are transmitted
Which of the following options is the most likely cause of high exhaust gas temperatures in all cylinders of a diesel engine?
Water in the fuel supply.
Partial blockage in the exhaust gas system.
Worn or broken piston rings.
Faulty high pressure fuel pump on one of the cylinders.
Under which IMDG Class is fishmeal carried when not treated with anti-oxidant?
Class 9 - Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles
Class 4.1 - Flammable solid
Class 4.2 - Flammable solid
Class 5.1 - Oxidizing substance
The thermal conductance capability is expressed by a material's thermal conductance number and states the heat quantity. What is the denomination for heat quantity?
What is the correct understanding of the tem "Angle of Loll" when applied to ships stability?
The angle the ship will lie when the ship has a negative GM
The maximum angle to which the ship rolls when rolling in a seaway.
The angle the ship will lie when it has suffered a shift of cargo.
The angle of heel which the ship must reach before suffering progressive flooding through deck ventilators.
Which of the following options may be used as a brief summary of how to safely make high voltage equipment accessible?
Shed load, Earth (ground), disconnect, isolate
Disconect, isolate, earth (ground)
Shed load, isolate. Earth (ground)
Disconnect, earth (ground), isolate
A system for continuous monitoring of the concentration of hydrocarbon gas shall be fitted in cargo pump-rooms. A continuous alarm shall be automatically effected when the hydrocarbon gas concentration reaches a pre-set level. What are the criteria for pre-setting the alarm level?
No higher than 10% of LEL.
No higher than 15% of LEL.
No higher than 5% of LEL.
No higher than 20% of LEL.
A pallet of chilled cargo is made up by placing cartons on top of each other in tiers. Banding straps are then placed tightly around the cartons in way of robust, vertical cardboard corner pieces. Which of the given options is the main purpose of having these corner pieces?
The colour of the corner pieces indicates the carriage temperature of the cargo on the pallet.
The corner pieces reduce chafing against adjacent pallets.
The corner pieces add rigidity and strength to the stow of cartons on the pallet.
The length of the corner pieces acts as a guide for the height of the pallet.
The peak pressure (maximum cylinder pressure) is often taken as an indicator of medium speed engine performance along with other parameters. What would be a typical peak pressure for a modern, highly rated, medium speed diesel engine?
Which electronic component or system of components is this graphical symbol illustrating:
3-phase sine-wave generator
Transformer with ferromagnetic core
Which of the following could cause a blowback from a steam boiler oil fired furnace?
Trying to ignite burner from hot brickwork
Having the fuel oil temperature too high
Having the fuel oil pressure too high
Opening air registers too quickly
What is the characteristic of alkanes?
Alkanes has only a single bond between two atoms.
Alkanes has a triple bond between the atoms.
The name of alkanes always ends with “anes”.
Alkanes has only a single bond between the atoms.
Temperature sensors may be marked T 802. What does this mean?
Liquefied gas is, by IMO, divided in to different groups. What is the criterion for this division?
The boiling point, chemical bindings, toxicity and flammability.
The nitrogen and other hydrocarbon containment.
In which cases shall side scuttles in passenger ships be so constructed that they cannot be opened without the consent of the master of the ship?
Where the sills are mounted below the bulkhead deck
Where the sills of the side scuttles are below the margin line
Where the sills of the side scuttles are less than 500 mm above the deepest load line
Where the height of the side scuttles go through more than two decks
What must be done once the cargo holds of a General Cargo ship have been opened to discharge logs?
Carry out mechanical ventilation
Keep the holds open for as long as possible before allowing anyone to enter
Commence discharging immediately
Measure oxygen levels prior to allowing persons to enter the hold
Is it recommended to adjust the spring tension on the fuel valves during operation to achieve:
Exhaust temperatures in line (equal temperatures)
To improve the fuel atomizing.
During a stay in port, what shall always be ready at the gangway?
The power requirements for the excitation winding/circuit for a 3-phase alternator operating at rated output power are supplied by:
The alternators output itself via the automatic voltage regulator and the prime mover
The main switchboard via a three phase rectifier
Independent battery supply with the AVR
Independent power supply and rectifier unit
When must lifting plant on a General Cargo vessel be proof load tested?
Only after initial installation of equipment
When equipment is new, every five years and after repairs or major modifications
Every four years and after repairs and modifications
A reefer vessel, which is about to carry a palletised cargo, has to have available sufficient cargo equipment including air bags (dunnage bags), air lines and valves, cargo slings, wooden dunnage, nails, etc. These items are required to ensure a quick loading operation and a successful passage. Complete the following statement from the options given. "Air bags are particularly important in that ….
… they are quick and easy to deploy."
… they secure the pallets against movement during the passage."
… they protect the pillars and the vent trunking against damage during heavy weather."
… they reduce the movement of the pallets and prevent short circuiting of the air flow."
A cargo of frozen chicken is being presented for loading into a conventional reefer vessel. Which of the options given is the most appropriate packaging method that should be used for such a cargo?
It should be wrapped in plastic and stowed loose.
It should be packed in cardboard cartons.
It should be packed in wooden cases.
It should be packed in plastic sacks.
What would be the most probable cause of overheated bearings?
None of the mentioned alternatives
Lubricating oil pressure is too low.
Charge air pressure is too low.
Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every lifeboat ?
two buoyant rescue quoits with buoyant line
one immersion suit for each person
sea-charts and navigating equipment
When converting from "dry" cargo (example iron ore) to crude oil, you would:
Wash cargo holds first and use all the stripping pumps available to get rid of the accumulated water and solid residues?
Sweep holds clean first and lift out solid residues manually prior washing. After washing again lift out remaining wet residues after carefully stripping out only the accumulated water?
Lift out sweepings from the bottom only and not do any water washing in the holds?
As a little iron ore dust might not do any harm to the crude oil to be loaded, you would not do any cleaning at all?