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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 which ways is heat transmitted?
Delay, conduction, radiation
Conduction, convection and radiation
Gasification, conduction and convection
Radiation and gasification
On a fire patrol at night you see smoke coming from a closed cabin door. What action should you take first?
Activate the nearest fire alarm button and advise bridge of the location of the fire.
Take a look inside the cabin to see what the situation is.
Get the nearest fire extinguisher and then open the door to see what the situation is.
As most people are sleeping, call a friend and ask him to assist in putting out the fire.
Which of the following statements does not apply to fire doors in main vertical zone bulkheads and stairway enclosures in passenger ships?
If normally locked they do not have to be self closing.
They shall be of the self closing type.
They can have hold back hooks not subject to control station release providing the emergency plan details a person to close them.
They shall be capable of being closed from a control station unless they are normally closed.
*Which of the following requirements applies to the inert gas system of a tanker?
Inert gas must be delivered at a rate of at least 125% of the maximum rate of discharge capacity of the ship expressed as a volume
All these requirements apply
The oxygen content of the inert gas must not exceed 5%
The oxygen content of the atmosphere of any part of any cargo tank must not exceed 8%
What is/are the area(s) of the vessel which present a greater risk of fire?
Cargo holds and engine rooms
*What is the term used to designate the work that may cause heat, sparks or flames and that cannot be performed if specific compulsory precautions are not taken in places where nearby flammable products could be present?
The smoke detector (fire indicator) indicates fire in a cargo hold loaded by general cargo. What first action should be taken?
Inspect the scene before deciding the method to be used for fire-fighting
Close the ventilation system and other openings to the hold in order to choke the fire
Use the ship's gas extinguishing central system to put out the fire
Start the fire pumps, open the hatches and start fighting the fire by fire hoses
*What is the expansion ratio of the foam produced by the fixed low-expansion foam fire-extinguishing system of an engine room?
Greater than 20 to 1 but less than 50 to 1
By the term “Stand by” the operator of a coast-station means that one should:
Wait until the coast-station calls again
Switch back to the calling channel
Give the position of the ship
If you are called upon to reeve a new wire onto a self-stowing winch drum you would, after looking at brake arrangement, reeve it to pay out as follows:
Depends on the lay of the wire strands
Doesn-t matter which direction
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?
A tug is connected in a line at your bow. Will the bollard pull be the same at any speed?
Yes, the bollard is the same at any speed
No, when the speed exceeds 5 knots we have not much help in a tug
No, when the speed is increasing, the bollard is also increasing
We will have the best use of the tug when the ship makes sternway
How much time can be saved by use of weather routing?
*Which among the following list is required for lifeboat equipment according to present regulations?
Be made of fire retardant material
Be made of buoyant material or stored in buoyant containers
Be made of fire-retardant material and stored in buoyant containers
Be secured in a manner as not to interfere with abandonment procedures
*Which one of the following items has to be included in an abandon ship drill?
Launching and recovery of a survival craft
Starting and operating radio life-saving appliances
summoning of passengers and crew to muster stations with the alarm required
Manoeuvring the lifeboat in the water
The muster list shall specify details of general alarm signal and also actions to be taken by crew and passengers when the alarm is sounded. Which of the following actions do not necessarily have to be included in the muster list? The muster list shall:
specify substitutes for key persons who may become disabled
specify how the order to abandon ship will be given
be prepared and approved by the Administration before the ship proceeds to sea
specify which officers are assigned to ensure that life-saving and fire-fighting appliances are maintained in good condition
Which of the following precautions should be taken when work is to be carried out on the radar scanner unit on the mast?
Only the electrical fuses for the radar undergoing repairs needs to be removed, allowing the ship to retain a workable radar
Only the electrical fuses for the scanner motor needs to be removed.
A "Not to be used" sign on all radars and fuses for the complete radar systems to be removed
A sign needs to be attached to all the radars warning the bridge officers of repairs and the fact the radars are "Not to be Used"
You are in an area of restricted visibility and hear this signal. It is repeated at two minute intervals. What does it indicate?
That there are two more vessels nearby.
That there is another vessel in the vicinity and that she has just altered course to port.
That there is another vessel nearby, that she is underway, but stopped and making no way through the water.
That there is another vessel nearby, but that she is at anchor.
You are the Officer on Watch on an oil tanker during a discharging operation. An alarm on the Inert Gas Plant indicates that no inert gas is being supplied to replace the discharging cargo. What will you do?
Continue discharging with the cargo pumps running at minimum speed.
Slow down and relieve the vacuum by opening the tanks lids.
Immediately stop the discharging.
Activate the inert fans and blow fresh air into the cargo tanks.
On a RoRo vessel, to what should a heavy vehicle be secured on a car deck?
Fluctuation of high temperatures in a boiler furnace can lead to refractory lining failure in which the surface of the firebrick breaks away in layers. What is the term used to describe this type of failure.for this?
Training manuals for Life Saving Appliances and Fire Fighting systems and equipment shall be provided in crew mess room, recreation room or in each crew cabin. The training manuals shall explain the following in detail:
Emergency procedures including alarm signals, general instructions and safety practice onboard, specific information on equipment, operation of equipment
Manufacturer's specific information on equipment including maintenance procedures, operation of equipment
General Emergency procedures
Alarm signals and donning of lifjackets
A conventional reefer vessel fitted with derricks has four large diameter Yokohama fenders supplied by the charterer. What kind of cargo operation from those given in the options is the vessel most likely being chartered for?
Loading at a dock equipped with poor fendering.
Loading cargo from barges.
Transhipment in the open sea directly from fishing boats.
Loading at a dock which experiences a large tidal range and at which strong winds are common.
A deep tank on a General Cargo ship has been cleaned after discharge of palm oil; what needs to be done to prepare the space for dry cargo?
Ladders checked, CO2 lines closed and temperature probes removed
Suction line blanked off, heating coils fitted and bilge system closed off
Heating coils removed, bilge suctions and CO2 lines opened and tested
Ballast lines opened up, ladders removed and air vents closed
What action would you take if confirmed boiler water test results showed that the pH of the water in the boiler was below 7?
Blow the boiler and top up again with untreated feed water.
Retest the water after increasing the treatment chemical dosage.
Nothing, this is an acceptable value for the pH of boiler water.
Retest the water after decreasing the treatment chemical dosage.
How can you monitor the liquid level in the vapour line?
By use of a float switch or differential pressure in the liquid receiver
By monitoring the atmosphere in the vapour line with a fixed gas detector
There isn't any possibilities to monitor liquid in the vapour line
By monitoring the temperature in the vapour line on the compressors suction side
What do you think would be the most likely cause of too low suction pressure in a freon compressor?
Broken suction valve plate.
Too little gas in the system.
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.
What are the main elements in a damage control plan?
Instructions and procedures for reporting damage to the Company
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.
Arrangements for correction of list due to flooding within 15 minutes
A damage control plan is the same as an emergency plan
On a RoRo vessel, what is the Maximum Securing Load of reusable use wire ropes?
30% of the breaking strength
40% of the breaking strength
25% of the breaking strength
Pump rooms on oil tankers shall be provided with a fixed fire-extinguishing system. Which of the following systems is in accordance with present regulations? (SOLAS II-2/63)
Fixed pressure water spraying system
Fixed high expansion foam system
Fixed CO2 fire-extinguisher system
Fixed powder fire-extinguishing system
What is the typical composition of liquified natural gas, LNG?
Mainly Butane, but with small percentages of heavier hydrocarbons such as ethane, propane, methane and pentane.
Mainly Pentane, but with small percentages of heavier hydrocarbons such as ethane, propane, butane and methane.
Mainly Methane, but with small percentages of heavier hydrocarbons such as ethane, propane, butane and pentane.
Mainly Ethane, but with small percentages of heavier hydrocarbons such as methane, propane, butane and pentane.
Safety is of great importance on a liquefied gas carrier because of the hazardous nature of the cargoes carried. Where should a copy of the ship's fire fighting and safety plan be kept while the vessel is alongside at a terminal?
In a container near the gangway.
In the cargo compressor room.
What will a cadet find in the engine room store?
A Cadet will find the emergency steering gear in the engine room store
A Cadet will find the spare anchor in the engine room store
A Cadet will find the spare propeller in the engine room store
A Cadet will find machinery spare parts in the engine room store
Which of the following is a summary of the features of a "controlled tank venting system" as may be found on a chemical tanker?
PV valves are fitted to limit the pressure or vacuum in the tank; no shut-off valves may be fitted either above or below the PV valves; provision may be made to by-pass the PV valves under certain operating conditions; such a system shall consist of a primary and secondary means of allowing full flow of vapour, except that the secondary system may be replaced by pressure sensors fitted within the tank.
The system permits vapour recovery via a collection manifold which may be connected to a shore reception facility.
PV valves are fitted to limit the pressure or vacuum within the tank; the PV valves shall be capable of being isolated or by-passed; the system shall be supplemented by pressure sensors within the cargo tank.
The system is fitted to a tank used for cargoes having a flash point not exceeding 60 degrees Celsius and is fitted with a device to prevent the passage of flame into the cargo tank.
What is the meaning of the term "Steady as she goes" when acting as helmsman?
Reduce the number of helm movements used when steeriing a set course
Try to reduce the continuous swinging either side of the course when steering a compass course.
Keep the applied rudder constant until the next helm order.
While altering the ships head, the instruction "steady as she goes" means reduce the ships swing as rapidly as possible and steady on present course
What is the correct understanding of the term "boat drill"?
The opportunity for all on board to launch the boats and abandon ship.
A demonstration for the people on board to understand how a lifeboat can be used to abandon ship
Practical exercise for the people on board to practice their duties and be prepared in the case of an emergency abandon ship.
A presentation by the Master on what he would expect from all on board in the case of an emergency.
Can slop tanks be used for the carriage of oil and are they therefore included in the total cargo capacity of an oil tanker?
Slop tanks may be used for the carriage of oil when not being used for the carriage of slops and are included in the total cargo capacity of the vessel.
Slop tanks may only be used for the carriage of oil on clean ballast tankers and are only included in the total cargo capacity of this type of vessel.
Slop tanks may only be used for the carriage of oil cargo by agreement between the shipper, receiver and charterer. They are not normally included in the total cargo capacity of the vessel.
Slop tanks may not be used for the carriage of oil cargo under any circumstances and are not included in the total cargo capacity of the vessel.
What is the correct name of the tool in the sketch?
You are loading a cargo of Vinyl Acetate Monomer to several tanks on board. Tank 6 centre is about to finish and the next tank to load is 2 centre. How will you operate the valves to achieve this change-over?
I will close the valves for tank 6 centre when the required ullage is reached and then open the valves for 2 centre.
When the required ullage is reached in tank 6 centre, I will close the manifold valve, then close the tank valves for that tank. I will then open the tank valves for 2 centre and finally open the manifold valve again. (Using the manifold valve to control the flow avoids any pressure-surge in the shore line).
I will open the valves for tank 2 centre and then close those for 6 centre, as the required ullage is reached.
I will stop loading cargo when tank 6 centre reaches its required ullage and close the valves to that tank. I will then open up the valves to tank 2 centre and resume loading cargo.
PT-100 sensors are some times used with 3 or even 4 wires. What is the reason for this?
Because of power-consumption.
Higher mechanically strength of the cable.
Higher measuring accuracy.
Gas detectors are widely used on liquefied gas carriers. Before using a portable combustible gas indicator which has not been used for a period of a few hours what action should be taken?
Just renew the batteries. A calibration is only required if the instrument gives false readings.
Just check the filters. If the sample is free to flow the indicator will work correctly.
Just carry out a zero check and adjustment. If the instrument reads zero correctly it will also read correctly throughout the scale.
Always carry out a full calibration and battery check.
Polymerisation may be a problem with some liquefied gas cargoes such as vinyl chloride and ethylene oxide. What is the definition of polymerisation?
Polymerisation is when liquids cool down and become more viscous.
Polymerisation is when single molecules of the same compound join together to form a new compound usually with a higher viscosity.
Polymerisation is when the molecules of a compound split and form a new compound.
Polymerisation is when molecules of two or more different compounds join together to form a new compound.
Some vessels have a central hydraulic system consisting of a number of hydraulic power packs for driving cargo pumps, deck machinery, ship's cranes, etc. Which parameter is normally used to automatically bring the power packs on and off line to match operational demand?
Percentage of available flow.
Percentage of maximum pressure being used.
Temperature of hydraulic fluid.
Number of consumers running (pumps, etc.)
Your vessel has a controllable pitch propeller. The engine can be started when the propeller pitch is:
Which special regulations cover transportation of solid Bulk cargoes?
The cargo securing manual
Classification Society Rules
The timber deck cargo code published by IMO
IMO Bulk Cargoes Code (BC) and the IMO International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargo Code( IMSBC)
What could result from an experienced bulk carrier master loading containers that shifted en route?
Cargo interests could refuse to accept the cargo
The ship could be deemed uncargoworthy at the commencement of the voyage
The ship could be arrested by cargo interests
The vessel could be deemed unseaworthy due to the master’s inexperience with carrying containers
If your ship is in the tropics and you are going to be working out on deck during the day, what is the recommended daily intake of water for you to avoid the effects of dehydration?
Drinking water is not the solution. I must consume at least 250 mg of salt per day to retain body fluid.
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
What should the duty crew member do if he observes stevedores smoking in ‘no smoking’ areas?
Immediately inform the stevedore foreman and duty officer
Wait to inform the relieving duty crew member
Tell the stevedore to stop smoking
What is the Maximum Securing Load of high tensile steel chains?
35% of the breaking strength
40% of the breaking strength
25% of the breaking strength
30% of the breaking strength
Why is an automatic slow turning feature included in the start air system of many large 2 stroke diesel engines?
To avoid damage during start of the engine in case water or other liquid has gathered in the cylinders during an extended stop.
To fill the cylinders with sufficient fresh air to ensure a safe start of the engine.
To check that all indicator cocks are closed before staring the engine..
To reduce the start air consumption during start up of the engine.
A medium speed diesel engine, operating on heavy oil has suffered repeated exhaust valve failure. Upon inspection damage is noted on the underside of the valve resulting in some cases in holes passing through the valve even though the seating face appears hardly damaged. Which of the given options is the most likely cause of this type of damage?
High temperature corrosion due to high vanadium content in the fuel oil.
Failure of the valve rotators causing distortion of the valve seat.
Incorrect tappet (rocker arm) clearance preventing the valves from closing properly.
Cold temperature corrosion due to high sulphur content in the fuel and incorrect grade of cylinder lubricating oil.
To what Proof Load is a 30T SWL derrick tested?
What is a Declaration of Security?
A checklist jointly completed by the Ship Security Officer and the U.S. Coast Guard
A document stating the ship’s security level
A document between the port and the cargo owner stating security
A checklist jointly completed by the ship and shore security representatives
Which of the following is the purpose behind holding a pre-cargo transfer meeting before discharging a number of chemical grades?
To enable the master to confirm that ship's personnel have been advised of the cargo operation requirements on the Vessel Particular Questionnaire mailed to the ship's agent prior to arrival in port.
To ensure that all personnel involved are aware of the details of the proposed cargo operation, the services required and the safety considerations.
To establish tank readiness and the status of any other pre-operation preparations in order for the master to be able to confirm a time of arrival.
To ensure that the responsibility for all items on the Ship/Shore Safety Checklist is assigned and understood before the vessel arrives alongside.
What is the main purpose of a heat exchanger in a cooling water system?
To reduce water turbulence
To maintain a steady pressure in the system
To reduce engine room temperature
To transfer heat from one fluid to another
What is the normal name given to the fuel oil used for the ship's main engines?
What will immediately diminish the function of a dovetail fitting?
Signs of corrosion of the adjacent deck plating
Rust stains around the welded seam
How are cargo tanks classified under the IBC Code?
Stainless steel tanks / zinc coated tanks / phenolic coating tanks.
Compartments greater than 3001 cubic metres capacity / compartments between 3000 cubic metres and 1251 cubic metres capacity / compartments less than 1250 cubic metres capacity.
Centre tanks / wing tanks / deck tanks.'
Independent gravity tanks / independent pressure tanks / integral gravity tanks.
What is the most common way to control the tank pressure on a LNG tanker?
To let the gas escape through the safety valves.
To transfer the gas to another tank which is at a lower pressure.
To discharge the gas into the atmosphere through the vents.
To use the boil-off gas as fuel for the vessel.
Many medium and high speed marine diesel engines have connecting rods with an obliquely (angled) split in way of the bottom end which may have serrated faces. What is the main reason that the connecting rods are manufactured with this oblique split?
It reduces the inertial loads generated during operation as the connecting rod can be made lighter.
It allows the bottom end bearing to be large but still allows the piston to be withdrawn from the top of the cylinder.
It allows larger bottom end bolts to be used without risk of fouling the bottom of the oil pan.
It gives better access to the bottom end bolts.
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
The water content of inert gas is important when the gas is used for cargo tank inerting and drying operations on a liquefied gas carrier. Which drier arrangement for the inert gas will result in the lowest water content and dew point of the inert gas?
An absorption drier followed by a refrigerated drier in series can reduce the dew point down to less than minus 40 degrees C.
A refrigerated drier on its own can usually reduce the dew point to less than minus 40 degrees C.
A refrigerated drier followed by an absorption drier in series can reduce the dew point to less than minus 40 degrees C.
A refrigerated drier and an absorption drier operated in parallel can reduce the dew point to less than minus 40 degrees C.
Due to the safety of the ship its crew and passengers it is only permitted to ……… in designated areas onboard
Read magazines and newspapers
An auxiliary engine is fitted with a duplex type lubricating oil filter. The in-use element requires changing. What procedure should be used to fit the new element?
With the engine running, position the changeover cock so that both filters are in use to reduce the pressure before.
With the engine running, change over to the other filter after priming it and replace the dirty element after checking there is no pressure on dirty filter housing.
With the engine running, shut off the filter inlet and quickly fit the new element.
The engine must be stopped to fit a clean filter element..
From the options given, select the one which controls the effective delivery stroke of a helix type fuel pump for a diesel engine to increase or decrease the quantity of fuel delivered.
The fuel master control valve
A large post Panamax container vessel is sailing during the winter months. In which sea areas is she most likely to encounter conditions which could cause a parametric roll?
How does the maximum oil film pressure in a white metal journal bearing operating under full fluid film conditions compare with the pressure of the lubricating oil supply system?
The pressure is greater than the pressure in the lubricating system and varies with the journal load.
The pressure is the same as the pressure in the lubricating system regardless of the journal load.
The pressure is less than the pressure in the lubricating system and varies with the journal load.
The pressure is greater than the pressure in the lubrication and is constant regardless of the journal load..
What is the Maximum Securing Load of new fibre ropes?
25% of the breaking strength
30% of the breaking strength
33% of the breaking strength
40% of the breaking strength
What may be the cause of black smoke from the funnel?
The fuel oil has not been adequately heated.
Incomplete combustion owing to wrong mixture of air and oil.
The fuel oil is of inferior quality.
An electrically operated turning machine is used during repairs while the engine is running.
Which statement about IED’s is true?
All IED’s have four common components.
IED’s don’t cause serious damage.
IED’s are difficult to manufacture.
The reliquefaction plant for cargo cooling of liquefied gas cargoes can operate on either a direct or indirect cycle. On which liquefied gas cargoes must indirect cycle cargo cooling plant be used according to the IMO Gas Codes?
All liquefied cargoes in north European waters during winter time
Cargoes such as butadiene and vinyl chloride which need two stage cycle with intercooling.
Cargoes such as chlorine, ethylene oxide and propylene oxide for which the vapours cannot be compressed due to temperature restrictions.
LPG cargoes being carried in north European waters during winter time
Special "additives" are sometimes blended with, or added to, chemical cargoes to prevent polymerisation, decomposition or oxydation while they are in the ship's tank on a long voyage. What general term is given to these additives?
What action should be taken, in addition to isolating the leak, if the boiler water has become contaminated with a small amount of fuel oil due to a leaking heating coil?
Do nothing, a small amount of oil in the boiler is harmless..
Dose with coagulant and give the boiler a bottom blowdown.
Dose with coagulant and continue to operate the boiler as normal.
Dose with coagulant and surface blow the boiler.
A plate type heat exchanger in a central cooling system has seawater leaking around the edges of some of the titanium plates. After inspection and reassembly following the manufacturer's instructions the problem still exists. What action, from the options given, should be taken to rectify the problem?
Fit new gaskets to the each of the plates.
Keep tightening the plate stack until the leakage stops.
Reduce the pressure of the sea water.
Scrap the plates and replace with a new plate stack.
What is common between a clover leaf and crinkle bar?
They are items of portable lashing equipment
They are parts of a loading ramp
They are tools used for tightening ro-ro lashings
They are items of fixed lashing equipment
What kind of fixed extinguishing plant is installed to use on an oil tanker’s engine room and pump room?
When operating a steam boiler burner unit what is the best method for evaluating that the correct amount of excess air is being supplied to the furnace?
The colour of the flame in the furnace.
The reading from the flue gas oxygen analyser
The length of the flame in the furnace.
The colour of the exhaust leaving the uptake.
A vessel which normally operates with the engine room in UMS mode is unable to do so because of defects to some of the critical alarm functions. What are the main considerations that the Chief Engineer must take into account when planning alternative arrangements to cover the engine room requirements until the defects are cleared?
A work rota is established to ensure at least one person is in the engine room at all times while the defects exist.
A work rota is established to ensure that normal routine maintenance is carried out on time in accordance with the planned maintenance schedule.
A work rota is established to ensure that the necessary repairs can be carried out as soon as possible.
A work rota is established to ensure full coverage of engine room watchkeeping duties and adequate rest periods for the engineering staff.
With regard to portable fire-fighting equipment on ro-ro decks, what must be ensured upon completion of cargo loading operations?
The equipment must be lashed so as to prevent accidental movement
All items of equipment must be in the designated position
Water applicator nozzles must be moved away from vehicles’ exhausts
Fire extinguishers must be moved away from vehicles’ exhausts
Is it possible to discharge a fully-refrigerated gas carrier if brake down on a discharge pump?
Fully-refrigerated gas carrier can be discharged by condensate the cargo to shore or another cargo tank or let it boil off
We can not discharge any gas carriers without pumps
Fully-refrigerated gas carrier can be discharged by pressurising the cargo tanks
Fully-refrigerated gas carrier can be discharged by using a spare discharge pump lowered down in the cargo tank
When talking about cargo operations on an oil tanker, what is "topping off"?
Commencing discharge from another tank, to retain suction, when stripping a tank
Completing the loading of a tank to the required ullage
Filling a cargo tank to its maximum level without causing an overflow
Slow pumping a cargo tank at the commencement of discharge, to achieve a safe ullage, before starting discharge from other tanks
Which of the following answers most suitably cover the standard duties of the bridge Officer of the Watch when the ship is at anchorage?
Display the anchor signal, patrol the ship frequently and check the anchor chain for dragging
Display anchor signal, check the ships position and keep a good lookout
Display the anchor signal and ensure the ship swings the same way at each change of tide
Display anchor signals and keep a good lookout of other ships in the area
What is the colour and characteristic of a "towing light", as defined in the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea?
Amber, all-round, flashing, where it can best be seen.
One of two all-round amber, alternate flashing lights, displayed where they can best be seen.
Yellow, fixed, seen over an arc of 135 degrees and so arranged as to display 67.5 degrees from right aft on each side of the vessel.
White, fixed, displayed as an additional light on the foremast over an arc of 225 degrees, from right ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on each side of the vessel.
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
Why is it impossible to have a lifeboat drill at present?
Because the crew will be busy heaving the anchor
Because the ship is leaving after sunset the following day
Because the lifeboats are defected
Because the anchor is damaged, and the ship is drifting away from its anchor zone
How often are abandon ship drill and fire drill required to be held on passenger ships, according to SOLAS?