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The mandatory color of a hand flare is:
Where several rescue units are engaged in a search and rescue operation, one of will be designated as the On-Scene Commander (OSC). Which of the following descibes how this appointment will be made?
The role of OSC can only be taken by a naval ship with suitable command and control capability. In many regions, such vessels are permanently assigned on stand-by to assume such a role.
The first rescue unit to arrive at the scene will normally assume the role of OSC, until the unit appointed as OSC by the RCC is in a poisition to assume the role.
The OSC will initially be a controlling aircraft. Once a suitable vessel is on scene, the responsibility will be passed to them.
The OSC will always be designated by the appropriate Rescue Coordination Centre. No other vessel may assume the role at any time.
You are Sen.Off.Deck on vessel "A" and your cargo is iron ore. The vessel is in narrow waters and you have been in a collision with vessel "B" causing your vessel to take in water. How will you act to save the vessel and the cargo?
Call main office for help
Navigate the vessel on ground as soon as possible
Try to discharge the incoming water
Which of the alternative methods of using a tug when escorting your ship through narrow waters do you think is the most effective if you lose steering power?
The tug-s bow against my stern, made fast with lines. By moving the tug to either side of my stern, this will help to steer the ship (figure 4).
Running free alongside, ready to be made fast (figure 2)
Made fast forward on either shoulder, ready to push (figure 3)
Made fast in a line at the bow (figure 1)
Your vessel is a tanker in ballast and the two vessels are interlocked after collision. You have already made clear that all people are well taken care of and you will try to separate the two vessels. What should be your greatest concern?
If the vessels separate, the other vessel may run away and you will be the only one to blame.
That the separation may cause sparks that can possibly ignite the oil or any other flammable substances.
The exact time of the collision.
That you have your permission from the company to do so.
What effect would turbulent fluid flow through a heat exchanger have on the efficiency of the heat transfer?
Turbulent fluid flow generally reduces heat transfer efficiency
Heat transfer efficiency is not affected by the type of fluid flow through the heat exchanger.
Turbulent fluid flow generally increases heat transfer efficiency.
It cannot be determined since it is not possible to generate turbulent fluid flow through a heat exchanger?
What is the punishment for any shipmaster who in distress or other danger abandons the ship without this being necessary?
Shall be liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years.
Shall be liable to fines or imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months.
Shall be liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year.
Shall be liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years.
A number of substances are carried as cargoes on liquefied gas carriers. Of those given in the options, which is the most reactive, and therefore least compatible, with other liquefied gas cargoes?
How should the initial draught survey report form be signed?
Adjacent to the column for the final draught survey
Adjacent to the initial draught survey figure remarked ‘for initial draught survey only'
Between the two columns for the initial and final draught surveys remarked ‘for initial draught survey only'
Adjacent to the initial draught survey figure
Which of the methods given in the options should be used as part of the check of the accuracy of a liquid filled thermometer used in the cold rooms of the ships provisions stores?
Immerse the thermometer in a mixture of distilled water and ice made from distilled water to check the zero reading.
Place the thermometer in a hole drilled into a block of ice to check the zero reading.
Place the thermometer in the meat room and check the reading when the refrigeration compressor cuts out.
Place the thermometer in the meat room and check the reading matches the thermostat setting when the liquid line valve closes.
Who is responsible for ensuring your ship completes a security assessment?
Flag State Administration
Recognized Security Organization
What is the description for a sidelight, as shown in rule 21 of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea?
A green light on the starboard side and red light on the port side, showing an unbroken light over an arc of 135 degrees, from right ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on the respective side.
A green light on the starboard side and red light on the port side, showing an unbroken light over an arc of 112.5 degree, from right ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on the respective side.
A red, green or yellow lantern, showing an unbroken light over an arc of 112.5 degrees.
A red light or a green light, with a minimum range, in a vessel of 50 metres or more, of 3 miles. In a vessel of 10 metres or more but less than 50 metres in length, a range of 1 mile.
Which of the following knife types has a flexible blade, a round tip and is used for removing items from baking trays or spreading fillings and icing?
Why is it important to keep the condensate pH value within the correct range when operating steam boilers?
To prevent corrosion in the feed system.
To minimise oxygen content in the feed waters.
To minimise dissolved gases in the feed water.
To prevent sludge forming in the feed tank.
Choose the option which is most likely to result in erosion of the tubes in a heat exchanger.
Cooling water velocity too high.
Cooling water temperature too high.
Cooling water pressure too high.
Rate of heat transfer too high.
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 of the side scuttles are below the margin line
Where the sills are mounted below the bulkhead deck
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
On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term "QUAY" are given. Which one is the correct one?
Quay is given by C on the figure
Quay is given by A on the figure
Quay is given by D on the figure
Quay is given by B on the figure
What is the meaning of the term “Range” of a transducer
The maximum output signal
The difference between possible maximum and minimum measurement
The maximum length of the connecting leads.
It is possible to successfully mix certain types of refrigerated cargo in the same space if they are compatible. Sometimes apparently dissimilar cargoes can be successfully mixed. Which one of the combinations given in the options could be successfully carried as a mixed cargo in the same cargo space?
Oranges and rock lobster.
When opening hatch covers on a General Cargo vessel, what would indicate that there was ingress of water into the cargo holds during the voyage?
Evenly-distributed rust spots around the cargo hold
Evenly-distributed rust spots on cargo
Bright rust streaks on hatch coamings
Why is it important to slow down the main engine RPM while water-washing the turbocharger?
To protect the blower side
Not to damage the rotor blades
To protect the exhaustgas economizer.
What height of water above the inner bottom will activate the cargo hold high level alarm
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
An airway should be used when
The patient is breathing on his own but is doing so with great difficulty
The patient has stopped breathing
Patient has injury in the mouth
The patient is unconscious
Why are duplex filters usually employed in the lubricating oil system of an auxiliary diesel engine?
Changing of the filter element can be carried out without interrupting engine operation.
The pressure drop is half that of a single filter unit.
Filter blockage will not occur.
It gives better filtration of the oil.
The Inert Gas Plant shall be capable of delivering inert gas with an oxygen content of not more than?
Which of the following detectors will you choose for detecting smoke from fire?
What is a Gangway?
A Gangway is an interval of time between a change of working gangs, on board
A Gangway is a portable means of access to a ship
A Gangway is an accommodation ladder
A Gangway is a temporary means of access into the cargo holds
Ro-ro passenger ships shall either carry automatically self-righting liferafts or canopied reversible liferafts. What does it mean that a liferaft is automatically self-righting?
The liferaft will automatically turn back into an upright position when it is fully loaded with people
The liferaft will automatically turn back into an upright position when it is empty of people
It means the same as self-righting lifeboats
One person can manage to turn the liferaft back into an upright position
Every oil tanker of 5,000 tonnes deadweight and above delivered on or after 1 February 2002 shall comply with intact stability. What is the minimum GM (metacentric height) when the vessel is in port?
What is the main fire fighting medium for tank deck on gas and chemical carriers?
There is not any main medium for tank deck fire fighting on gas and chemical carriers
Foam is the main medium for tank deck fire fighting on gas and chemical carriers
Freshwater is the main medium for tank deck fire fighting on gas and chemical carriers
Chemical powder is the main medium for tank deck fire fighting on gas and chemical carriers
Many modern medium and high speed diesel engines operate at very high power ratings resulting in relatively high bearing loads. In order to accommodate these loads the bearings are required to have a high load carrying capacity. What kind of bearings are normally used for main and bottom end purposes to achieve this?
Thin steel shells with a thin white metal lining.
Thick white metal types with the white metal cast into the keeps to give extra fatigue strength.
Thin steel shells with a copper lead lining and a running in overlay.
Thin steel shells lined with aluminium tin alloys.
What is the most likely cause of the boiler exhaust gas being white in colour leaving the funnel?
Insufficient combustion air.
A faulty or dirty burner tip
Low water level in the boiler.
On a Bulk Carrier, which of these cargoes is susceptible to liquefaction due to compression and/or vibration?
On a container vessel what effects would exposure to anhydrous ammonia in moderate concentrations have?
Choking and possible loss of eyesight
High level and high-high level alarms in cargo tanks on chemical tankers are normally set to activate at which of the following percentage filling levels?
What does the Chief Mate want the OS to do?
He wants the OS to turn the switch to start, just to be sure
He wants the OS to show him the switch identical to the one the 2nd Mate showed him
He wants the OS to show him where the switch that changes between automatic, manual, and emergency steering is
He wants the OS to show him how to handle the wheel
What is the benefit of using prismatic Type "B" tanks?
The benefit of maximising ship hull volumetric and having the entire cargo tank placed beneath the main deck.
The tank is completely self-supported and do not form part of the ship's hull structure.
The hold space can be filled with dry air.
The secondary barrier form part of the ship's hull.
How can you avoid and/or reduce potential panic among passengers, if an emergency situation occurs?
Do not inform passengers about the situation. It will only create panic and make it difficult for the crew to handle the situation.
Inform the passengers, that there is nothing to worry about, to keep them calm.
Inform passengers at frequent intervals over the public announcement system about the situation and how they shall act. Use as many of the ships officers and crew among the passengers to assist.
Checking that all crew and passenger are present
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.
Many lamb product cargoes are carried at sea. Most of these are temperature sensitive. Which is the odd one out from the options given?
On oil tankers, what is generally used to control the safety of the atmosphere in the cargo tanks?
What is a "Bollard"?
A Bollard is a very heavy rope
A Bollard is a rope made up of several strands
A Bollard is a thick steel post to which mooring lines are secured
A Bollard is a loop in a rope
Emergency instructions in appropriate languages shall be posted in passenger cabins. Which information shall as a minimum be included in the emergency instructions?
Where to find thermal protective aids
Escape routes and alarm signals
The method of donning life-jackets, escape routes and alarm signals
This graphical symbol is a logic gate. Which gate?
What are the operational requirements for a fast rescue boat?
It shall be transferable on each side of the vessel
There is no requirement for a launching appliance
It shall be served by a launching appliance to launch and retrieve the boat in still conditions
It shall be served by a suitable launching appliance to launch and retrieve the boat even under severe adverse weather conditions
Some specialised vessels, mainly those involved in the carriage of fish, are capable of carriage temperatures as low as minus 60 degree Celsius. From the options given select the one that best describes why such low temperatures are used.
At minus 62 degrees Celsius the eutectic point is reached and all water in the cells is frozen.
Longer transport times are possible and hence less powerful vessels are required.
Higher charter rates can be achieved.
Quick temperature reduction is possible.
Tab washers are often fitted to bolted assemblies to prevent the nuts and bolts slackening. For an assembly where the nuts are positioned at the top select the option which describes the correct method of locating the tab washers.
Bend the inner tab up against one flat of the nut and the other tab down over the edge of the component.
Bend the outer tap down over the edge of the component and leave the other tab flat against the component.
Bend the outer tap up against one flat of the nut and leave the other tab flat against the component.
Bend both tabs up against opposite flats of the nut.
Will it matter to the accuracy of the measurement how you install a resistance element in a thermo-well
Will only result in mechanical problems
Will have a minor influence on the measurement
Wrong installation will result in a major deviation in measurement
On a container vessel, what additional force must be considered when planning the lashings for containers stowed at the outboard part of the deck stow.
Lack of support from adjacent columns of containers.
The effect of green seas breaking over the containers.
The effect of wind on the containers.
The greatest transverse accelerations are experienced at the outboard sides.
In the diagram which line would be the "AFT SPRING", if the vessel was port side alongside a jetty?
The Aft Spring is indicated by B, in the figure
The Aft Spring is indicated by C, in the figure
The Aft Spring is indicated by D, in the figure
The Aft Spring is indicated by A, in the figure
How can the pressure be regulated during start up of a positive displacement pump such as a gear pump?
By throttling the discharge valve
By throttling the suction valve.
Positive displacement pumps operate at constant pressure and cannot be regulated.
Adjustment of the pressure relief valve to recirculate part of the flow.
Which of the following precautions would you take to ensure that you do not collapse due to the presence of gas in a recently cleaned cargo tank?
Refer to the applicable Enclosed Space Entry Permit to verify that the tank has been tested as gas free and is marked as safe for entry. If in any doubt, request a new test.
Wear a filter mask, fitted with the cartridge appropriate for the last cargo carried in that tank.
Enter the tank but, if the fumes become too strong, complete your task and leave as quickly as possible.
Tell another watch keeper that you are going down into the tank, making sure he knows exactly which tank it is.
What is lateral drag with reference to operations on a General Cargo ship?
Heel caused by a ship being pushed onto or pulled off a berth
Hull resistance when a ship is being pushed onto or pulled off a berth
Movement of cargo longitudinally across a vessel
The sideways movement of a heavy load after its weight has been transferred to the ship's lifting gear
"Overshoot" is an expression related to a ship's steering ability. What is the correct understanding of this expression?
It is the way a ship turns when putting the helm in a hard over position
It is how many degrees of the compass a ship continues to turn after applying counter-rudder
It is the amount a ship moves forward after the engines are stopped
It is the way a ship continues to turn when the helm is put amidships
Where are you likely to find horizontal fractures on a bulk carrier?
Along the upper edges of hopper tank plating and the lower edges of topside tank plating
Along hatch coaming connections to the main deck
Along the tanktop plating
Along the lower edges of bulkhead stools
Why is the overboard discharge outlet on a chemical tanker located below the waterline?
To prevent damage to the hull paint by any chemicals that might be blown back against the ship's side.
So that personnel on board are protected from hazardous vapours by a layer of seawater.
So that tank cleaning can be carried out without anyone noticing.
To ensure that the cargo residues pumped out during tank washing are thoroughly dissolved and distributed in the ship's wake.
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)
What is the meaning of "Make Fast"?
Make Fast means to secure a rope
Make Fast means to avoid all meals
Make Fast means to coil a rope
Make Fast means to act very quickly
Before a solid bulk cargo is loaded, the Master and shore representative must agree a loading plan which covers which of the following aspects?
Maximum permissible forces and moments on the ship
Quantity and rate of loading the cargo
All of the items specified in the possible answers
When talking about the properties of an oil cargo, what does "flammable" mean?
When it catches fire, flames may be seen, as well as smoke.
That it does not need an external ignition source to cause it to burn. It will do so by itself.
That it is not capable of burning.
That it is capable of being ignited and of burning.
Where should fixed stacking cones be positioned?
On deck in non-cellular vessels
At the base of cell guides
Between containers in under-deck stowage locations
On the tank top in non-cellular vessels
What action should be taken if the boiler water tests show that the pH-value in the boiler water is slightly over 11.5?
Blowdown the boiler and Increase the dosage of boiler water treatment chemicals.
No action is required this is the normal level.
Raise the boiler water level above normal to dilute the contents.
Blowdown the boiler and decrease the dosage of boiler water treatment chemicals.
Which of these will not physically damage a bulk carriers’ plating, frames and brackets?
A vessel is scheduled to enter a SECA during a forthcoming voyage? What additional considerations must a Chief Engineer take into account when planning for this voyage?
That all garbage is fully disposed of prior to entry into the SECA and suitable arrangements are made for retention while in the SECA.
That there is sufficient room in the bilge holding tank to ensure no discharges of machinery space bilges takes place while the vessel is in the SECA.
That the incinerator is shut down for the duration of the time the vessel is in the SECA.
The availability of low sulphur fuel and the change over time required to ensure the system is clear of normal fuel prior to entry into the SECA.
What arrangement may be installed in passenger ships to reduce unsymmetrical flooding in damaged condition?
Cross flooding arrangement
Self acting ballast trimming arrangement
As per SOLAS a fast rescue boats shall be capable of:
Manoeuvring for at least 8 hrs at a speed of 10 knots
Manoeuvring for at least 4 hrs at a speed of 20 knots in calm water
Manoeuvring for at least 4 hrs at a speed of 8 knots
Manoeuvring for at least 4 hrs at a speed of 4 knots
Emergency instructions in appropriate languages shall be posted in passenger cabins. Which information shall as a minimum be included in the emergency instructions?
Escape routes and alarm signals
Where to find thermal protective aids
The method of donning life-jackets, escape routes and alarm signals
On a RoRo vessel, why are short lashings better than long lashings for ro-ro units?
Because ships' vibrations will not slacken short lashings
Because it is a cargo securing manual requirement
Because they're easily tightened and tensioned
What action should the Master of a General cargo vessel take with a fishmeal cargo, which is self-heating and liable to spontaneous combustion?
Follow guidance in IMO Bulk Cargo Code or IMSBC) and probably declare a port of refuge
Boundary cool only and continue on voyage
Open hatch covers to find source of fire
How would you report containers with dangerous goods lost overboard?
"My vessel has lost containers overboard"
"My vessel has lost containers with dangerous goods of IMDG Class….in position…."
"My vessel has lost containers with dangerous goods of IMDG Class…."
"My vessel has lost containers in position…."
When a solid cargo that does not present a hazard is offered for shipment but is not listed in the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code, what information must the competent authority at the load port present to the Master?
Cargo handling instructions
The cargo characteristics
The required conditions of carriage
What is the most important consideration when planning the lashing system for a particular sea route on a General Cargo Vessel?
Encountering heavy weather
The breaking strength of lashing materials
The size and weight of general cargo items to be loaded
Who should operate ships' ramps, car platforms, retractable car decks and similar equipment?
All crew working on ro-ro deck.
Only the ships' officers.
Only competent persons authorised by a responsible ships' officer, in accordance with the company's work instructions.
Bosun and the loading officer
The recognised definition of High Voltage equipment is anything that operates at over which of the following levels?
1000Volts ac or 1500Volts dc.
1000Volts ac or 750Volts dc.
What English name is given to a kind of heavy-duty, wide-bladed knife, used for dividing joints of meat or poultry and which is much favoured by cooks of far-eastern nationalities for a wider range of cutting tasks?
What is the letter ‘P’ under the IMDG Code?
While on boiler watch in the engine room a rating is requested to assist with taking on stores. The task will take about half an hour. What should the rating do?
Just ignore the request to assist with the stores.
Go and help with the stores but go back and check the boiler every 10 minutes.
Raise the boiler water level above normal to make sure there is sufficient water while he is busy with the stores.
Contact the engineering officer of the watch for permission to assist and to arrange a relief for the duration of the store taking.
What is the requirement for isolating slop tanks on combination carriers when cargoes other than liquied cargoes are carried?
In which publication do we find information about the most common liquefied gases?
In ICS Tanker safety guide
In the vessels deck log book
In the International certificate of fitness
What would you do immediately if you saw oil spilling from a bunker hose during cargo operations?
Stop the bunker operation
Look up instructions in the Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP)
When loading a static accumulator oil, which of the following is a standard precaution applied to eliminate the risk of explosion through electrostatic charge in the tank?
No metallic sampling devices over 2 litres capacity should be permitted on the cargo deck at any time, unless thoroughly cleaned beforehand with soapy water
No metallic devices, such as those used for gauging and sampling, should be introduced into the tank during loading and for 30 minutes after completion of loading
No rubber containers over 1 litre capacity, such as those used for sampling, should be introduced into the tank between completion of loading and for 10 minutes after that time
No plastic, or plastic coated devices, such as those used for sampling or gauging, should be introduced into the tank unless bonded, at any time
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
What is the meaning of the abbreviation PCB
How often should boiler water tests be carried out on a steam boiler?
In the diagram, which letter is pointing at the area known as the "BOW" of the ship?
The Bow is indicated by A, in the figure
The Bow is indicated by D, in the figure
The Bow is indicated by C, in the figure
The Bow is indicated by B, in the figure
What is the term used to refer to the valve that prevents backflow of water from the boiler to the feed water system?
Which of the following cargoes can normally be loaded next to each other in the same space of a General Cargo vessel?
Drums of cement and bagged milk powder
Drums of cement and steel pipes
Pallets of pesticides and bagged grain
Rolls new carpets and drums lubricating oils
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
Why is it impossible to have a lifeboat drill at present?
Because the crew will be busy heaving the anchor
Because the lifeboats are defect
Because the ship is leaving after sunset the following day
Because the anchor is damaged, and the ship is drifting away from its anchor zone