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How should the painter of a liferaft which is fitted with a hydrostatic release, be secured to the ship?
Secured via a weak link to a secure part of a ship
Secured to the part of the hydrostatic release that is designed to break free
It should not be secured in any way
Directly to a secured point on the ship
The hydrostatic release unit used in the float-free arrangements will automatically release the liferaft at a depth of not more than:
The mandatory color of a hand flare is:
Hydrocarbon gas encountered in oil tankers cannot burn in an atmosphere containing less than approximately what percentage of oxygen (by volume)?
Which class of fire is a smouldering fire of wood, textiles, paper and/or other carbonaceous materials?
On all UMS operated vessels and also on most other vessels the engine room is equipped with fire detectors. What requirements of testing and checking of the detectors are to be observed?
All the mentioned alternatives.
When testing detectors by suitable equipment (smoke and heat) check that the sensors self controlling system, e.g. a flashing control light etc. is functioning.
Check that the actual detector is giving appropriate signals to the central control unit and that all electric connections are in good order.
Check the detector with heat and/or smoke (in accordance with instructions in its manual)
*Which of the following corresponds to the method of protection "I C" in the accommodation and service areas of a cargo ship?
Fitting of a fixed fire detection system in all spaces in which a fire might be expected to originate, with no restriction on the type of internal bulkheading, except that in no case must the area of any space bounded by an "A" or "B" class division exceed 50 m2
Fitting of a fixed fire detection system in all spaces in which a fire might be expected to originate, with no restriction on the type of internal bulkheading, except that in no case must the area of any space bounded by an "A" or "B" class division exceed 150 m2.
Fitting of an automatic sprinkler extinguishing system, with no restriction on the type of all internal divisional bulkheading
Construction of all internal divisional bulkheading of "B" or "C" class divisions, without the installation of an automatic sprinkler extinguishing system
*Which code regulates the transportation of dangerous goods by sea ?
Under way to discharging port temperature tests indicate fire in a hold loaded with coal. What is the first action to be taken?
Call for assistance from other ships or rescue vessels
Close all air ventilators and other openings to the hold in question
Open the hatches and cover the top of the cargo by foam
For carbon dioxide fire-fighting systems for machinery spaces the fixed piping system shall be such that: (SOLAS II-2/5.2.4)
70% of the gas can be discharged into the space within one minute
100% of the gas can be discharged into the space within two minutes
100% of the gas can be discharged into the space within three minutes
85% of the gas can be discharged into the space within two minutes
A self contained Breathing Apparatus should contain at least 1200 litres of air. How long should this last a normal person who is not carrying out hard work?
*What quantity of service fuel must be available for a diesel driven emergency pump before it is necessary to use any reserve fuel?
To allow at least 12 hours of operation
To allow at least 6 hour of operation
To allow at least 3 hours of operation
To allow at least half an hour of operation
*Generally speaking, what is the value commonly recognised as the maximum concentration of CO allowed in the breathing air of a breathing apparatus?
Is there any conditions that influent on the efforts when organising the fire fighting?
Where the fire break out, how many squads there is left, the strength of the fire, the ships mobility, what is burning and communication
Distance to the fire station and the size of the fire brigade, what is burning, possibility to get water
Where the fire break out, the ships mobility, distance to the fire station and the size of the fire brigade
Where the fire break out, how many squads there is left, what is burning, distance to the fire 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
Severe pains in the chest occur when the coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heart, become too narrow for sufficient oxygenated blood to reach the muscles of the heart. Normally these attacks only last a few minutes, and the pain stops if the casualty rests. What kind of medicine to be taken when an Angina Pectoris attack occurs?
It is important that a compress is done correctly. One of the alternative signs , after completed compress bandage, shows that the bandage may be to tight. Which one?
Swelling above the bandage.
Blue colour of the skin above the bandage.
Heartbeat increase and a dizzy feeling.
Swelling below the bandage and heavy pain.
How can an ARPA assist the ship to steer a suitable course to make good the entrance to a channel?
Select Relative motion display and make Own Ship vector pass through the middle of the entrance to the channel.
Select ground stabilised true motion display and alter course so that own ships true vector passes through the middle of the entrance to the channel.
Select True ground stabilised vectors and make the vectors from both buoys at the entrance to the channel pass either side of the centre of the screen.
Acquire the buoy at the entrance to the channel and on relative vector display alter course to make the vector of the buoy pass directly through the centre of the screen.
A fully laden tanker is in collision with another tanker causing them to interlock. What action/judgement should be considered by both vessels?
Take separation of the two vessels into immediate consideration, but consider that a separation may cause a fire and also create a larger oil spill
Shut down all watertight doors and shut off all ventilation.
Separate the two vessels immediately and move away from the other vessel
Reduce oil pollution by transferring cargo into empty/slack tank
What would be the correct definition of the term "Squat"?
Squat is the reduction of underkeel clearance due to increase of water flow under the keel and an increase in the water pressure
Squat is the reduction of underkeel clearance of a ship when it moves through shallow water due to a reduction in water pressure.
Squat is the loss of effectiveness of the rudder and propeller as a ship moves through shallow water due to the reduction of water pressure.
Squat is the reduction of underkeel clearance and the possible change of trim of a ship when it moves through shallow water due to a reduction in water pressure.
What will the stopping distance of your ship be when proceeding with 5 knots and reversing to full astern?
The sea-trial tests may tell me, or else I can do a test myself to find out
The stopping distance is the same for all initial speeds
Which of the following is the correct minimum carriage requirement for a ship of more than 300 gross tons and operating in area A:
1MF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver – 1 or 2 SART – 1 NAVTEX or 1 EGC receiver – 2 or 3 VHF portable – 1 EPIRB
1VHF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver – 1 or 2 SART – 1 NAVTEX or 1 EGC receiver – 2 or 3 VHF portable – 1 EPIRB – 1 MF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver
1VHF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver – 1 NAVTEX or 1 EGC receiver – 2 or 3 VHF portable – 1 EPIRB – 1 MF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver
1VHF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver – 1 or 2 SART – 1 NAVTEX or 1 EGC receiver – 1 INMARSAT A,B or C – 1 EPIRB – 1 MF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver
In maritime radio-communication by “low power” given by a nautical phone is meant a transmitting power of:
What is the general emergency alarm signal as specified in SOLAS ?
one long blast followed by seven short blasts or more
three short blasts followed by three long blasts then three short ones
seven or more short blasts followed by one long blast
Which of the following features is required for an anti-exposure suit ?
is fitted with a light and a whistle
is marked with the name of the vessel to which the appliance belongs
can be continously worn without impeding every duties to be performed by the wearer when in normal watch on the bridge
is made of such a material that it cannot be torn
Which one of the listed requirements regarding liferafts does not correspond to present regulations? Every liferaft shall be so constructed that:
It's canopy has viewing ports in all directions
It can be dropped from a height of at least 18 metres
It can be towed at a speed of 3 knots with full complement
It can withstand repeated jumps from a height of 4.5 metres
Which one of the listed requirements regarding enclosures of totally enclosed lifeboats do not correspond to present regulations? The totally enclosed lifeboats shall:
automatically attain a position in damaged condition, providing an above water escape for its occupants
have safety belts to be designed to hold a person of 100 kg securely in place with the lifeboat in a capsized position
have self-bailing arrangements
have automatic self-righting abilities
What is the meaning of this symbol ?
The Training Manual shall contain instructions and information on the life-saving appliances and the best method of survival. Which of following detailed explanations of crew duties in relation to emergency situations shall be contained therein?
Correct donning of fire protective clothing
The use of oars and sails for survival crafts
The method of release from launching appliances
The use of navigational equipment for survival crafts
Which one of the following items has to be included in an abandon ship drill?
Launching and recovery of a survival craft
reporting to stations and preparing for the duties described in the muster list
Manoeuvring the lifeboat in the water
Starting and operating radio life-saving appliances
A pilot ladder shall, to prevent twisting, be fitted with 'battens'. The lowest batten shall be the 5th step from the lower end of the pilot ladder. At what intervals should there be further battens upwards on the pilot ladder?
It does not matter where the battens are fitted.
At intervals not exceeding 15 steps.
At intervals not exceeding 9 steps.
At intervals not exceeding 12 steps.
Which cell voltage is required to trickle charge a lead acid battery?
What is the correct definition of: - a mooring line?
A thick rope to tie up the ship.
When a container is damaged en route, who should be asked to attend on board at the next port?
A surveyor representing the vessel’s P. & I. Club
A surveyor representing the vessel’s hull & machinery underwriters
The classification society surveyor
A surveyor representing the consignee
In a series installation of a purifier and a clarifier, what is the purpose of the clarifier
As a safety net, for improved cleaning of the fuel oil
You will probably have less alarms
In case the gravity disc is too small
To get round the problem of fluctuating temperature
Choose the option which most accurately completes the following statement. The expansion tank in a closed cooling water system is designed to maintain a positive head on the system and also to……
Reduce the water temperature
Reduce the water turbulence
Allow for changes in water volume due to temperature variation (expansion)
Under what regulations would steel bands remaining in the cargo holds have to be discharged?
MARPOL 73/78 (Annex IV - Regulations for the prevention of pollution by sewage from ships)
Port state regulations applicable at the port of destination
MARPOL 73/78 (Annex V – Regulations for the prevention of pollution by garbage from ships)
One of the categories of information that must be included in your SSP is:
Weaknesses in security measures
In a fresh water tank with a height of 5 meters we shall use a pressure transmitter for level measurement. The tank has a vent-pipe leading to deck 8 meters above the top of the tank. What pressure shall we use as a guidance when ordering the pressure transducer?
A simple level control for a water tank consists of a horizontal lever with a float at one end and a filling valve at the other. The lever is provided with an adjustable pivot positioned between the valve and the float. How will the 'offset' in the system be affected under changing demand conditions if the pivot is moved closer to the filling valve?
It will increase the offset across the demand range.
It will reduce the offset on low demand but increase it during high demand.
It will increase the offset on high demand but reduce it on low demand.
It will reduce the offset throughout the demand range.
What is the main disadvantage of using oil free, screw type compressors for the reliquefaction plant of an LPG carrier?
The compressor has to run at very high speeds to compensate for internal leakage.
The compressors quickly overheat.
The compressor bearings wear out very quickly.
The compressor rotor elements wear quickly as they have no lubrication.
On a Container vessel, what do you call the corners of a container which house the twistlocks?
On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term "ASTERN" are shown. Which one is the correct one?
Astern is defined as C on the figure
Astern is defined as D on the figure
Astern is defined as A on the figure
Astern is defined as B on the figure
Which of the following ship motions complements the natural springing tendency of Ro-Ro cargoes?
All liquefied gas carriers, including LNG carriers, must follow the requirements of the IMO IGC code. What are the main areas covered by the IGC code for gas carriers?
Gas carrier navigational and operational procedures.
Gas carrier design and equipment.
Liquefied gas handling principles for ships and terminals.
Gas carrier cargo loading and discharge procedures.
Which of these tasks are performed as part of the SSA?
Implement measures to address weaknesses in ship security.
Train shipboard personnel in their security duties.
Assess the likelihood and potential consequences of security incidents.
Assign security duties to ship personnel.
You are carrying a bulk cargo of Phosphoric Acid. Which components of the cargo pumps may be damaged as a result of discharging this particular cargo and why?
The cargo seals may be damaged from the abbrasive effect of any sediment.
The valves in the associated piping may be distorted by pressure surges created by cavitation as the acid is discharged.
The outer casing may be corroded by the unstable impurities within the acid.
The impeller veins may be damaged as a result of the relatively high density of the cargo if the pumps are run at too high a speed.
When data are to be transferred over a telephone line, we often utilize modem at each end. Which of the following adapter cards (parts) will you use for interfacing a modem to a computer?
Zener barriers are sometimes used to supply power to electronic equipment in hazardous areas. Which statement is correct with regards to power supply for equipment supplied through Zener-barriers?
The 0-volts line must always be grounded.
The +24V must always be grounded.
The 0-voltage must never be grounded.
The - 24V must never be grounded.
What action should be taken by the watchkeeping engineer if the running machinery is operating at slightly high temperature but everything else appears ok?
It should be stopped and serviced immediately
It should be left running until the fault develops further.
It should be shutdown temporarily, allowed to cool down and then be restarted.
It should be brought to the attention of the Chief Engineer so that remedial action can be decided upon.
Which statement is correct for a fire door class "A-60"?
Class "A-60" fire doors shall prevent the passage of smoke and flame and the average temperature of the unexposed side shall not rise more than 180 degrees Celsius within 60 minutes
Class "A-60" fire doors shall be capable of preventing the passage of flame for minimum 60 minutes
Class "A-60" fire doors must be closed within 60 seconds
It is a requirement to keep class "A-60" fire doors closed for minimum 60 minutes
What type of sugar is commonly added to sweeten tea or coffee?
Tank venting systems should be designed and operated so as to ensure neither pressure nor vacuum created in cargo tanks during loading or discharging exceeds tank design parameters. A certain rate of generation of vapour during loading, sometimes termed gas evolution, is assumed. According to the IBC Code, how is that calculated?
The nominal loading rate is multiplied by a factor of 1.15
The maximum loading rate is multiplied by a factor of at least 1.25
The average anticipated loading rate is multiplied by a factor of 2.0
The calculated loading rate, assuming a litreweight of 1.2 kg/l and allowing for a friction loss of 12% per 30 metre length of unrestricted pipeline, is multiplied by a factor of 1.15 (A safety margin of 20% is additionally applied for products with a vapour pressure of greater than 1.15 mPa).
Three earth lamps indicate - bright - bright - dark. Which of the following is indicated by this condition?
Two phases are good and one has a partial fault to earth
Two phases are good and one has a hard fault to earth
No faults on the system but a failed lamp
Two phases have a partial fault to earth and one is good
What must be accessible at all times whilst loading and stowing ro-ro cargoes?
Fixed cargo lashing points
The vessel's bracket connections to ro-ro decks
Vapour Leakage. A small leakage of vapour through the membrane may not be readily obvious. However, indications are likely to be:
A sudden rise in the percentage of methane vapour in one primary insulation space.
Temperature change will be obvious.
Water building up in the insulation space.
On a Container vessel, what should a crew member do if a tank container on deck is found with a leaking valve?
Wash away the leaking contents immediately
Report it immediately to the duty officer
Who is responsible for ensuring that your ship’s security plan meets the requirements of the ISPS Code?
Recognized Security Organization
Flag State Administration
How many lifejackets are required in a passenger cabin?
Same number as beds in the cabin
Twice the number of beds in the cabin
Non, they will be handed out at the muster station
In RoRo Cargo Planning What should be considered for the location of stowage of a heavy loads such as transformer, locomotive or work boats?
The discharge port rotation
Requests from the stevedore
The stability of the vessel, access to the location and the SWL of the stowage location
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.
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.
Following overhaul of the cylinder units of a 4-stroke diesel engine and a suitable running in period it is noted that the lubricating oil consumption of the engine has increased considerably and unexpectedly. The engine is otherwise running normally. Select, from the options given, the most likely cause of this problem.
A piston crown has burnt through
The oil control ring has been fitted incorrectly.
The piston rings have worn rapidly.
The cylinder liner has worn rapidly.
You are alongside in New York in winter-time. You commence discharge of a cargo of Caustic Soda. The ship's pumps are functioning correctly and the required valves are all confirmed as open, but no product is received on shore. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the problem?
There is frozen product somewhere in the lines.
The ship's pumps sound like they are working, but they are probably faulty.
The discharge hose has been connected to the wrong line.
The tank ullaging system on shore is defective.
A crew member is seen to collapse on entering a cargo hold of a bulk carrier; what action should be taken?
A full emergency must be declared
Crewman to be assisted out of hold
Which of the following has highest diffusion resistance?
When starting cargo compressors they should be:
Once a vessel has discharged a fruit cargo it is important to check that all cargo residues have been removed, particularly if the next cargo is to be a sensitive fruit cargo. From the options given, select the most important reason for this requirement.
The cargo residue is unsightly.
The cargo residue can produce large amounts of ethylene.
The cargo residue may become smelly.
The cargo residue may attract the attention of the loading surveyor.
Which statement about stress is correct?
Stress interferes with an individual's ability to respond to a threat.
An example of stress is a shipboard fire.
Individuals in a shipboard emergency experience different levels of stress.
Stress is an unusual reaction to a threatening situation.
A refrigerated container is loaded onto the deck of a conventional reefer vessel and landed on flat dunnage. Select, from the options given, the most appropriate and quickest method of securing the container onto the deck.
Patented chain and tension bars.
Wire rope, wire clamps and turnbuckles.
Why should one not rely wholly on a loading computer?
Because loading computers do not indicate actual sea going conditions
Because loading computers do not warn of high centres of gravity when high cube containers are carried
Because some instruments do not warn of heavy-over-light containers so long as overall stack weights are within limits
Because loading computers do not indicate the positions of high cube containers
What is "DRAUGHT", in the figure?
Draught is D, in the figure
Draught is A, in the figure
Draught is C, in the figure
Draught is B, in the figure
What factors do you consider as important before mooring a vessel?
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 and be aware of Snap-back Zone
Use of proper Personal Protective Equipment
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
On a container vessel, select from the list the most effective method of dealing with a fire in an under deck cargo space.
Boundary cool the cargo hold from the deck.
Deploy the fixed fire fighting system.
Tackle the fire locally with fire hoses.
Turn the vessel off the wind to reduce the relative wind strength.
Which of the given options characterizes a 2-stroke diesel engine ?
The piston always has a short skirt.
A 2 stroke engine always has 2 or more turbochargers.
A 2 stroke engine completes a full cycle every revolution.
A 2 stroke engine has an air inlet valve in the cylinder cover.
A reefer vessel is to load a cargo of plantains and bananas. Due to space restrictions both have to be loaded into a common space. The usual delivery temperature for bananas is about 13 degrees Celsius and for plantains it is 7 degree Celsius. What would be the best delivery temperature for the mixture of these two fruits?
Adjust the set point of the delivery temperature to 7 C for 12 hour periods and 13 C for the intervening 12 hour periods.
7 C as plantains are more sensitive to the higher delivery temperature of the bananas.
10 C as this is the mean temperature of the two cargoes and they would both carry satisfactorily at this temperature.
13 C as plantains are less sensitive to the consequences of a higher delivery temperature.
Hydrocarbons belongs to a chemical group named:?
When should a spreader be used for general cargo operations?
When the weight of a load needs to be evenly distributed by the lifting gear
When the length of a load is such that slinging it will create unacceptable bending moments
When the length of a load is such that slinging it will create sagging
When handling open-top containers
What percentage of the baggage is required to be checked at Security Level 1?
25-50% of the baggage is required to be checked at Security Level 1.
The percentage is not specified.
100% of the baggage is required to be checked at Security Level 1.
5-15% of the baggage is required to be checked at Security Level 1.
Why should only one set of ballast tanks be filled at any one time on a Bulk Carrier?
To ensure that bending moments do not become excessive
To prevent excessive lists developing
To ensure that free surfaces in ballast tanks do not become excessive during the ballasting operation
To keep the vessel trimmed by the stern
The best way to ensure you get the equipment you need is to:
Buy what everyone else is buying.
Determine your needs and do some research.
Buy the most expensive equipment on the market.
Chemicals and harmful substances are safely stored in a designated locker on board, why?
For stock control. Most of the chemicals and harmful substances we use on board are expensive.
For safety reasons. Many substances found onboard are capable of damaging the health and safety of those exposed to them. Before any chemical or harmful substance is delivered to a crewmember, the personnel shall receive training, instructions and information so that they know and understand the risks arising from use.
Chemicals and harmful substances must be kept away from passengers so that they don't steal it.
For safety reasons and stock control. When chemicals or harmful substances is delivered to a crewmember, the user shall sign for the amount received.
On a RoRo vessel, when checking cargo lashings during the voyage what must duty crew members pay special attention to?
The number of lashings per cargo unit
The tightness of lashings per cargo unit
The type of cargo lashing materials
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.
What danger is associated with loaded container tractors passing over large fittings on the loading ramp or on the vessel’s decks?
Damage to the container cargo
The container jumping the trailer
Damage to the ship’s fittings
Damage to the trailer tyres
Vessel A wishes to overtake vessel B as shown in a narrow channel or fairway. What sound signal should A make to indicate that he wishes to overtake B on his starboard side?
Two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast
Two prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts
Two short blasts followed by one prolonged blast
One prolonged, one short and one prolonged blast
Approaching the shore in a lifeboat you see a person holding a white flag which he moves in a vertical motion. What does this indicate?
Landing here is highly dangerous, you should proceed in the direction of the flag
Landing here is highly dangerous
This is the best place to land
Wait offshore, assistance will be sent to you
Which of the following booklets would you consult to determine the number of persons required on duty while loading leaded gasoline on your tanker?
Oil Transfer Procedures Manual
Certificate of Inspection
During ship to ship transfer, if each hose used has a bore size (diameter) of 300 mm, the throughput per hour of liquid (for each hose) is recommended as a maximum of:
During the ship to ship cargo transfer operation if any considerable amount of oil is spilt and trapped between both ships, where risk of ignition due to incendive sparks caused by metal to metal contact, such as fender support steel nets/chains and shipside do exist, you should:
Cover the spillage with a layer of foam.
Cast off from the other vessel immediately.
Tighten fender wires to minimise fender motion.
Do nothing, let the oil disperse by itself.