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What kind of starting system shall the lifeboat engine be fitted with ?
either a manual system or a power starting system with two independent rechargeable energy sources
two independent and separated systems
As regards the launching and recovery arrangements for rescue boats which is required among the following?
Launching shall be possible at the ship's headway speed up to 8 knots in heavy weather
The release mechanism shall be of an automatic type approved by the flag state Administration
Rapid recovery shall be possible with the boat's full complement of persons and equipment
Embarkation and launching arrangement shall be such that the rescue boat can be boarded and launched in less than 10 minutes
*As regards the launching and recovery arrangements for rescue boats which is required among the following?
Different type of launching and recovery arrangements shall be used for similar survival craft on board the ship
Each lifeboat shall be provided with separate appliances which is capable of launching and recovering the lifeboat
Means shall be available to prevent any discharge of water on to survival craft during abandonment
Launching and recovery arrangements shall be such that they can be operated at all times from the bridge
Which one of the listed requirements regarding lifeboat fittings do not correspond to present regulations? All lifeboats shall be fitted with:
a buoyant lifeline bucketed around the outside of the lifeboat
effective means for bailing or have self-bailing arrangement
a remotely operated steering arrangement
release device to enable forward painter to be released under tension
Give the meaning of the following symbol
Survival craft distress pyrotechnic signals
Radio signal emitting parachute flare
Which of the following is a combustion reaction?
How is the activation of any detector or manually operated call point of fixed fire- detection and fire-alarm systems to be indicated? (SOLAS II-2/13.1.4)
By all the indication methods listed
By visual and audible signal at the control panel and indicating units
By sounding the ship-s fire alarm signal in crew accommodation and service spaces
By alarm signals at the bridge and engine room control panels
Welding and use of open flames on board tankers( without COW and IGS) in operation are subject to regulations laid down by the Norwegian Maritime Directorate (Norwegian Ship Control Legislation - NSCL). Which of the listed requirements regarding washing and gas freeing before hot work in cargo tanks corresponds to these regulations? (NSCL 22/1294/4).
Hatches to not adjacent tanks which has not been cleaned or inerted shall be kept open during work.
All cargo tanks, pump rooms and cofferdams shall be examined by type approved two explosimeters.
Gas measurings can be carried out by all deck officers.
One type approved explosimeter shall be used for gas measuring.
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 provided there is no electrical equipment directly below
Allow the clothes to be hung over rail next to the warm F.O. service tanks
Allow the clothes to be hung over a rail anywhere
Not allow the clothes to be hung anywhere in the unmanned machinery spaces
*Class "C" bulkheads are bulkheads constructed of approved non-combustible materials:
that can withstand the standard fire test for 45 minutes
that can withstand the standard fire test for 30 minutes
that need not meet any of the requirements relative to smoke and flame nor limitations relative to temperature rise
that can withstand the standard fire test for 15 minutes
Regular ‘updating’ of a vessel’s position in an Inmarsat-C installation is among other things of importance:
to exclusively receive MSI-reports meant for the NAVAREA where the vessel is
because the Inmarsat organisation, in connection with the good reception of MSI-reports, makes it……
because MSI-reports for own vessel can't be received otherwise
What is the name of the reference manual, jointly produced by the International Maritime Organization and the International Civil Aviation Authority, which currently outlines the organization and management of search and rescue activities at sea?
The Search and Rescue (IMOSAR) Manual.
The Internation Maritime Search and Rescue (IMARSAR) Manual.
The International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual.
The Merchant Ship Search and Rescue (MERSAR) Manual.
Why is line blowing/pigging from shore a very critical operation ?
Because the cargo hose/loading arm may burst.
Because the pig may be able to get on board.
Because serious structural damage and overflow can be caused by the creation of pressure in the shore tanks during this operations.
Because serious structural damage and overflow can be caused by the creation of pressure in the tanks during this operations.
When cleaning cargo tanks with portable machines, how is the machine grounded?
The water jets impinging on the vessel-s structure form a pathway to ground.
Bonding wires are secured from the machine to a convenient location on deck.
The water supply hoses contain internal wires that act as conductors
The machines must maintain physical contact with the deck at the Butterworth opening.
One of the following areas is NOT a Special Area as mentioned in MARPOL regulations regarding pollution by oil. Which is that area?
The Red Sea and The Gulf of Aden
The vessel has anchored. You are to secure the anchor. How do you do it?
By use of the brake on the winch with the motor in gear.
By use of the brake on the winch.
By use of securing wires and brake.
By use of cable stopper backed up by brake with chain slightly slack between stopper and winch.
How will the ship behave if you have a "black out" in the situation illustrated?
The vessel will turn to starboard and the speed will slowly reduce.
The vessel will turn to port and the speed will reduce gradually
The wind will push the vessel sidewards, but the heading will not change
The vessel will continue on course and the speed will slowly reduce
A balanced rudder has some of the rudder area forward of the rudder axis. About how much area should this be to call it a balanced rudder?
Whilst unmooring after a ship to ship transfer operation, experience shows that, for the manoeuvring vessel, casting off the forward moorings first and letting the bow swing out before casting off the final after moorings, and then steaming away is a satisfactory procedure. It is recommended however that the angle of disengagement when steaming away should initially be kept at:
According to the “Regulation and Restrictions” of the mariphone license, the mariphone:
apart from its position as indicated also be used in other places provided its call sign is at least transmitted once at the start and at the end of each transmission
may only be present at the place, as indicated in the license
may be taken off the ship temporarily, only if suitable measures are taken for the prevention of the use of the mariphone
What transmitting equipment as a rule is not allowed for us in territorial waters:
The responsibility for safety and security rests with everybody on board the vessel. General house-keeping rules should be followed. Which of the listed rules is the most important?
Do not carry lighters or matches when working outdoors.
Keep tools within easy reach during work.
Keep your working area clean and tidy.
Always use gloves when using grinding machines.
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
What nominal filling restriction exists under the IBC Code for a single tank on a type 3 chemical tanker? (Not counting structural, capacity or cargo specific limitations).
There is no filling restriction for a type 3 chemical tanker.
Why are Chromate Based Cooling Water Treatments not allowed when the system is connected to a fresh water generator?
It increases the chloride level.
It could poison the fresh water if leakage occurs.
Chromate Based Cooling Water Treatments are not allowed in any cooling water system.
It reacts with metals used in the fresh water generator.
What is difficult to attain on a partly loaded general cargo vessel?
Stability requirements under SOLAS
Minimum bow height, required by SOLAS
Sufficient propeller immersion and a comfortable GM
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
Select the tool, from the options given, which would be used to produce accurately sized bolt holes in a steel flange?
How could you calculate the Stowage Factor of a cargo commodity after loading in a General Cargo vessel?
By dividing the volume of the space used by the tonnage of the commodity loaded
By dividing the gross tonnage of the space by the area of the commodity
By dividing the area of the space by the tonnage of the commodity
By dividing the gross tonnage of the space by the volume of the commodity
What would result from contact with liquid ammonia?
What is a low location lightning system?
A system displaying the escape route from all cabins by light points in the ceiling, powered by battery
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
An illumination system for all corridors in cabin areas
On a RoRo vessel, what are sea sloshing forces proportional to?
The overall breadth of deck cargoes
The maximum breadth of under-deck cargoes
The maximum height of under-deck cargoes
The overall height of deck cargoes
Before each cargo tank is crude oil washed (COW) the oxygen content must be determined at?
A point 1 metre below the deck and at a point 2 metres above the bottom..
A point 1 metre below the deck and at the middle level of the ullage space.
A point 2 metres below the deck and at the middle level of the ullage space.
In a low pressure auxiliary boiler, what would be considered to be the maximum allowable chloride level of the boiler water?
A tank containing hydrocarbon residues requires manual cleaning by use of shovels, scrapers etc. Should you:
Open the tank, provide ventilation and commence work immediately.
Open the tank and provide lighting, have someone standing by outside the tank and commence working.
Open the tank, provide adequate ventilation/lighting, test oxygen content, have someone standing by with rescue equipment, complete a tank entry permit then commence work.
Open the tank, provide adequate ventilation and lighting, commence work and have someone standing by outside the tank.
What name is given to the flat, flexible, round-tipped knife, used to remove baked food from trays and for spreading fillings?
What procedures should prevent normal ship work activities conflicting with cargo operations on a General Cargo Vessel?
Stevedore and Chief Officer planning meetings
Risk assessments and permit to work systems
On a General Cargo ship which of the following statements is correct?
Cold rolled steel coils must never be loaded in rain
Cold rolled steel coils may be loaded in rusty condition
Cold rolled steel coils may be loaded in rain
Cold rolled steel coils are always shipped in stainless steel envelopes
During inspection and overhaul of a 2-stage reciprocating air compressor the main and bottom end bearing shells are found to be heavily scored with parts of the overlay and bearing metal breaking away. The crankshaft pins are found to have only very light surface scratches. Which of the given options is the best action to be taken to remedy the problem?
Clean up the bearing surface and crankshaft pins with scrapers and grinding paste and refit them. Refill the crankcase with clean oil.
Refit the shells and refill the crankcase with clean oil and run the machine so that the bearings wear themselves back in.
Replace the bearing shells with new spares after cleaning out the crankcase and refilling with clean oil.
Replace the bearing shells and crankshaft with new spares and refill the crankcase with clean oil.
How will you act if you are helmsman and the OOW (officer on watch) gives you the order: ”Nothing to port”
Let the ship turn to starboard
Don’t let the ship turn to port
Alter course to starboard
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?
When calibrating an pressure transducer we have to adjust both SPAN and ZERO. Please indicate in which order these adjustments should be done.
The order of adjustment is of no importance.
First Span adjustment and then Zero adjustment. After that Span setting should be checked gain.
First Span adjustment and then Zero adjustment. After that Span setting should be checked again.
First Zero adjustment and the Span adjustment. Then Zero should be rechecked.
Under the IMDG code what class of cargoes are liable to spontaneous combustion?
Which of these statements about drug smuggling is true?
"The preventative measures you incorporate into your ship’s security plan should be exhaustive, regardless of the level of threat identified by your ship’s security assessment."
The risks to ships are not restricted to specific areas or trading routes.
Drugs are difficult to conceal onboard a ship.
"Drug smuggling is only a problem in certain ports, so only ships sailing in those ports need to implement preventative measures."
What is the meaning of "stand by"?
That you shall stand very close to the engineer officer.
That you shall keep on with your work.
That the watch keeping personnel shall be ready for starting or manoeuvring the main engine.
That you are properly relieved from your duties.
Where are cargo residues usually concealed?
In the upper sections of the ship’s frames
In recesses below manhole covers
Inert gas drawn from an in-line unit in the main or auxiliary boiler exhaust cannot normally be used in a chemical tanker carrying high-spec products. Why is this?
Because MARPOL severely restricts the cleaning to sea of tanks that have been inerted in this way, unless additional prewashing has first been carried out. This results in the generation of slops which reduce cargo carrying capacity and incurs disposal costs.
Because the gas drawn from such a source cannot be guaranteed to be below the Lower Explosive Limit.
Because the levels of hydrocarbons and suspended soot particles will have a significant negative impact on cargo quality and tank cleanliness.
Because connection between boiler exhaust systems and cargo containment arrangements is forbidden under the IBC Code.
On capesize bulk carriers what problems are associated with welding of the corrugated bulkheads during construction?
Stress concentrations at the corners of the bulkheads
Cracking of cross-deck plating
A reduction in shear forces
Several areas of the bulkheads being 'out of tolerance'
What should one consider prior to loading machinery with caterpillar crawlers on the hatch covers?
The horizontal restraint of hatch covers
The horizontal restraint of hatch coamings
Maximum permissible loading of the hatch covers and the horizontal restraint of hatch covers and coamings
Maximum permissible loading of the hatch covers
How is a dangerous substance listed in the IMDG Dangerous Goods List?
By its Proper Shipping Name (PSN) and subsidiary name
By its Proper Shipping Name (PSN)
By its abbreviated Trade Name
If a recipe requires that a dish be "poached", what does this mean?
Wrapped in foil and baked.
Cooked gently in a simmering liquid.
Turned frequently under a grill oven.
Which of the given options is the approximate value of the flammable range for Methane measured as a percentage volume in air?
A range of dangerous goods are to be loaded on a General Cargo Vessel; the segregation requirements of the cargo are given in which publication?
The Cargo Securing manual
The IMO International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
What is the preferred method of accommodating expansion in cargo pipeline systems on gas carriers?
Use Viking Johnson expansion couplings.
You are in charge of discharging and crude oil washing. What is the maximum allowed oxygen level measured in the middle of the ullage space in a tank during crude oil washing? (IMO Reg)
How can the ship’s master prove that a vessel is British?
By showing survey certificates issued by Lloyds Register in London
By showing the ship-s register
By showing a Certificate of Equivalent Competency issued by the MCA
A bulk carrier is about to commence loading steel coils using ships cranes, what three important checks must be made?
Cabs cleaned and lighted, drivers regularly rested
Crane windows cleaned,cab heater on and no- smoking rule enforced
Crane controls tested, limit switches correctly set and SWL never to be exceeded
Planned maintenance completed, all paintwork in good condition and lighting checked
When does wind force cause heeling moments on a container ship?
When on-deck containers are block-stowed
Whenever wind speeds exceed 70 knots
Whenever wind speeds exceed 60 knots
When the on-deck containers present a certain profile to the wind direction
How should drums be stowed on a General Cargo vessel, in compliance with the IMDG Code?
Shrink-wrapped on pallets
Palletised in pyramid formation not more than four tiers high
Where will you find the Dangerous Goods List?
In chapter 3.6 of the IMDG Code volume 2
In chapter 3.2 of the IMDG Code volume 2
In the Cargo Securing Manual
Which of these will not physically damage a bulk carriers’ plating, frames and brackets?
To prevent inadvertent leaks, bunker manifold not in use should:
Have blank flanges fitted and tightened with some bolts in place
Have blank flanges fitted with gaskets and tightened with all bolts in place
Have blank flanges fitted with gaskets and tightened with some bolts in place
Have blank flanges fitted and tightened with all bolts in place
When should the Second Officer call the Master?
The Second Officer should call the Master whenever he sights more than three ships
The Second Officer should call the Master just before breakfast
The Second Officer should call the Master thirty minutes prior to the vessel's arrival at the pilot station
The Second Officer should call the Master whenever anything unusual happens during his watch or whever he is in doubt, regarding the COLREGs
What are the properties of IMDG Class 4 (Flammable Solids) cargoes?
These cargoes emit flammable gases
These cargoes are liable to spontaneous combustion
These cargoes are liable to spontaneous combustion or when in contact with water emit flammable gases
These cargoes emit toxic gases
How many two-way VHF radiotelephone apparatus shall be provided on board a passenger ship of 500 gross tonnage and upwards?
One for each survival craft
It is required to have a fixed two-way VHF fitted in a survival craft
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 must be ensured prior to opening side-rolling hatch covers of a bulk carrier?
Hatch rollers are turning freely
Cross wedges have been removed
The wheels should have been raised up to the wheel track
The pair of instruments necessary for generator synchronising are:
Voltmeter and synchroscope
kW meter and frequency meter
Synchroscope and kVar-meter
Settlement of disputes, not belonging to the category of the NIS Act, outside Norway between the master and any of the crew regarding wages, the ship service or the employment relationships in general shall be brought before:
You have just completed the discharge of a cargo of Lube Oil additive and are clearing the ship's lines to shore. What piece of equipment can be fitted between a drain cock and the air line to safely release any excess pressure before disconnecting the air line?
Which is the "AFT BREAST LINE", in the figure?
The aft breast line is indicated by C, in the figure
The aft breast line is indicated by B, in the figure
The aft breast line is indicated by D, in the figure
The aft breast line is indicated by A, in the figure
A data logger printout is being checked against the sensors in a refrigerated cargo space. The pulp temperature and the return air flow temperature are being considered. It is necessary to identify the return air sensor. Which of the options gives the best description of the normal form that such a sensor would take?
A glass tube filled with coloured liquid.
A metal spike protruding from a rubber base housing which is usually black.
A tube completely covered in a rubber housing which is usually black.
A metal spike with an analogue readout at one end.
The pressure inlet to a pressure gauge is varied from zero to full scale and back to zero again. The output (indicating pressure) versus true pressure is shown in the diagr.The non - coincidence(mis - match) of loading and unloading curve is due to internal friction in the instrument. What do we call this phenomenon?
On RoRo passenger ferries, the passengers are not normally allowed to be on the car-deck during sailing. What is the reason for this rule?
To prevent damage and burglary to the cars.
In case of an emergency situation, the car deck can be difficulty to find the way around, and cars can shift position caused by ships movement.
If the car deck are empty, it will be easier for the crew to locate all passengers in case of an emergency
The ships movement can make the cars slide/move and a person can be trapped between two cars.
What is one reason for repeating a command to passengers in an emergency?
You can establish your presence.
You won't have to say the command more than twice.
You don't have to be as clear in what you say.
More people will have a chance of hearing the command.
What would be the effect of a faulty steam trap on a fuel oil heater causing condensate to build up in the heater exchanger?
An increase in fuel oil temperature.
Low water level in the boiler.
Reduced heating capacity of the heater.
Excess pressure on the shell of the heat exchanger.
Many chemical tankers are fitted with deepwell centrifugal cargo pumps. What is the process by which any leakage of cargo or hydraulic oil into the pump cofferdam is detected?
LNG carriers often operate between two fixed ports. Why is there likely to be a significant difference in the amount of LNG onboard arriving at the discharge port compared to the amount onboard departing the loading port?
Part of the cargo is used as ship's fuel in the form of boil off gas.
Inefficient reliquefaction plant operation means only some of the vapours are recovered.
Normal leakage through the cargo containment system leads to loss of cargo.
The vapours are constantly vented to atmosphere.
Some new maintenance routines are being planned and a risk assessment is necessary so that the required procedures can be entered into the ship's Safety Management manual. Which of the following should be the first step in this risk assessment process?
Identify the safety precautions that may be necessary to prevent injury or harm to personnel carrying out the routines.
Identify who may be harmed or injured in carrying out the maintenance routines.
Identify the hazards that may exist which may affect personnel involved with the maintenance routines.
Identify how much it will cost to implement the necessary precautions to prevent injury to personnel.
In which situation might you have to use non-verbal communication with passengers?
There is an explosion in the cargo hold.
You are outside in a severe storm.
The ship's electrical system has failed.
The ship's communication system is not working.
During inspection of the fan spaces an access hatch between the delivery and return side of the fan space is inadvertently left open. What would be the most likely consequence of this situaqtion?
Chilled air would short circuit from the return to the delivery air side.
The delivery air side would become overpressurised.
The fan speed would be affected.
Air would short circuit from the delivery to the return air side.
An oil tanker's tank-cleaning machine with a rotational speed of 1 rpm and a slected pitch angle of 1.5 degrees is used to perform a bottom wash with a vertical angle from 40 degrees to 0 degrees for 1.5 cycles (3 passes). If the throughput of the machine at design pressure is 90 m3/hr, what will be the washing time and quantity of crude oil required?
40 minutes and 60 cubic metres of oil.
48 minutes and 70 cubic metres of oil.
30 minutes and 45 cubic metres of oil.
36 minutes and 48 cubic metres of oil.
When considering the successful delivery of a perishable cargo, select, from the options given, the thing over which the carrier has least control.
Relative humidity in the hold.
Gas content in the hold atmosphere.
What are the main elements in a damage control plan?
Boundaries of the watertight compartments for decks and holds. Position of controls for opening and closing of watertight compartments. Arrangement for correction of list due to flooding.
Instructions and procedures for reporting damage to the Company
Arrangements for correction of list due to flooding within 15 minutes
A damage control plan is the same as an emergency plan
Is it necessary to cool the water samples from the cooling system, before testing?
Yes, must be cooled to 25 Degr. C.
Yes, must be cooled to 50 Degr. C.
No, must be heated to about 95 Degr.C.
What was blocking the grease pipe?
The pump was blocking the grease pipe
The grease pipe was broken
Grease was blocking the grease pipe
Nothing was blocking the grease pipe
What was going to happen at 4 o' clock in the afternoon?
The ship would be due to sail
All travelling expenses would then be covered by the owners
All the papers would be checked
Everything had to be under control at that time
What is the correct definition of "a bollard"?
A rope made of several strands
A remedy to which the mooring lines are made fast
In the charts, objects are sometimes marked "Racon". What is that?
A buoy or a lighthouse for direction findings by radiobearings.
A buoy or a lighthouse which is activated by a ship-s radar, and indicate this by a marker on the radar.
A radioconnection buoy or lighthouse.
A buoy or a lighthouse which constantly send radar signals to the ship.
What number of fire hoses is required for passenger ships? (SOLAS II-2/4.7.3)
One hose for each fire hydrant
One hose for every second hydrant
Five plus one for each 100 gross tons ship capacity
Four fire hoses for each vertical fire zone