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If a coast-station doesn’t answer a call on VHF working channel or doesn’t send a reply signal:
You can repeat your call after 2 minutes
You can repeat your call immediately when convinced that no other radio traffic is interfered with
You must call on another working channel
You must call on distress channel
On board they want to have a dial-phone call via Inmarsat with the Apollogracht. In the guides the following ID’s are found for the Apollogracht:344320000, 424432010, 424432020, 1300210, 36715. What ID should be chosen:
In relation ot OPA 90, Which of the following statement is correct?
COTP-zones may have additional rules and regulations
OPA-90 specify all oil cargo related rules and regulations
OPA-90 specify rules and regulations for all COTP-zones
After implementation of OPA-90 there are no area specific rules and regulations
In MARPOL 73/78, the term "Special Areas" is mentioned in connection with discharges from oil tankers. What do you understand by this term?
Specific geographical sea areas, designated as Marine Conservation Areas by the United Nations, in which any discharge from the cargo area of an oil tanker is strictly controlled.
All sea areas within 50 miles from the nearest land, where that coastal state is a signatory to MARPOL 73/78.
Limited ocean and sea areas, listed under the OPA-90 Act, inside which the discharge of oil is prohibited and the penalty for doing so is an umlimited fine and unlimited jail sentence.
Specific geographical sea areas, defined in MARPOL 73/78, in which special mandatory measures for the prevention os sea pollution by oil are required.
What should be observed concerning the vessel's stress?
The vessel's draft and trim?
Distribution of the containers?
Distribution and weight of the containers?
Weight of the containers?
You are going to leave a crowded anchorage and make a 180 degrees turn. Your ship has a right-handed propeller and you can turn either way. How can you make the turn using as little space as possible?
Full ahead, rudder hard to starboard
Rudder hard to stb. , full ahead. Rudder hard to port, full astern. Repeating this manoeuvre until you have made the turn
Rudder hard to port, full astern. After you gain some sternway, rudder hard to starboard and full ahead
Full ahead, rudder hard to port
In which waters are piracy attacks most frequent?
Which of the following duties shall be included in the "muster list" as being assigned to crewmembers in relation to passengers ?
ensuring that extra food and water is taken to the survival craft
clearing the escape routes
assembling passengers at muster station
ensuring that every passenger is provided with an immersion suit or a thermal protective aid
If a distress signal is received on board your ship, what would you do ?
all of the alternatives together
try to make contact with the vessel in distress
contact SAR Authorities via nearest coastal Radio station
What is the normal thickness of the primary barrier (membrane) on membrane containment type systems?
What is the name of the device used for supervising all the ballast water to be pumped over board?
Ballast Supervising Monitor. (BSM).
Oil Detection Monitoring Equipment.(ODME).
Ballast Handling Monitor.(BHM).
An air compressor is being refitted in the engine room. The compressor and motor are coupled using a flexible coupling and are mounted on a common 'skid' which fixed to the deck with resilient mountings. Which of the statements, from the options given, relating to the alignment of the motor and compressor is true?
As long as the two coupling halves are at the same height the flexible coupling will accommodate any horizontal misalignment or difference in the gap between the coupling faces.
Shims should be fitted between the motor and compressor feet and the skid to ensure correct vertical, horizontal and parallel alignment of the coupling halves before it is bolted up.
The compressor and motor can just be placed directly on the common skid as they will probably be closely aligned anyway.
Machines using flexible couplings and resilient mountings do not need to be aligned. That is why they have flexible and resilient elements fitted.
On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term "QUAY" given. Which one is the correct one?
Quay is given by D on the figure
Quay is given by A on the figure
Quay is given by C on the figure
Quay is given by B on the figure
In discussing the characteristics of an oil cargo, what is the "cloud point"?
The temperature at which a liquid hydrocarbon begins to congeal and take on a cloudy appearance, due to the bonding of constituent paraffin compounds.
The depth within a cargo above which no waxy solids are entrained.
The temperature at which an oil product begins to emit vapours which can be observed in a spectroscope due to the volume of solid particles extracted during evaporation.
The surface pressure at which vapours from an oil cargo overcome gravity and friction and are expelled from the containing compartment.
What diminishes the proper functioning of twistlocks?
Continued action of longitudinal forces
Continued use with over height containers
Many LPG carriers are designed to carry the cargo in a fully refrigerated condition. What is the normal maximum cargo tank pressure on a fully refrigerated LPG carrier?
What is the full name of the International Convention dealing with stability of passenger ships?
The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea
International Safety Management code
Some fresh shrimps have been peeled ready for serving; some salad leaves have been washed ready for the same meal. The meal will not be served for another four hours. What will you do with these ingredients in the meantime?
The shrimps and the salad will be placed in separate containers, covered and placed in the refrigerator until required.
The shrimps will be placed in the refrigerator and the sald placed in cold water, to keep it fresh.
The shrimps and the salad will be placed in separate containers, covered in foil and left on the bench until required.
The ingredients will be combined, seasoned and dressed, transferred to open serving dishes, then placed in the refrigerator until required.
When first using cleaning agent in the machinery space, the crew should:
Confirm that it won't form an emulsion
Confirm that it will form an emulsion
A heavy metal concentrate bulk cargo has a moisture content of 16 and a transportable moisture limit of 18, what should the Master do?
Request additional moisture tests to be done
Seek advice from charterers and owners
Refuse to load the cargo as the moisture content is outside acceptable limits
Load the cargo as the moisture content is within acceptable limits
The muster list shall show the duties assigned to the different members of the crew. Which of the given duties do not necessarily have to be included in the muster list?
Manning of fire parties assigned to deal with fires
Preparation and launching of survival crafts
A vessel's cargo spaces have been cleaned following discharge of a cargo of onions. However a smell of onions still persists. Select the action that should be carried out before the space can be considered as ready for the next refrigerated cargo from the options given.
Wash down the space with clean fresh water.
Wash down the space with an approved agent such as 6% hydrogen peroxide.
Wash down the space with a scented detergent (lemon or pine).
What is the most common signal level from an I/P converter?
What is the purpose of having deep tanks on a general cargo ships?
Primarily for ballasting and to aid the stability when loaded, but may be used for liquid cargo
To raise the centre of gravity of the ship and make it a smaller GM and reduce the rolling period
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 is the correct procedure when transferring (internal trimming) of oil cargo is necessary?
Obtain permission from charters and note procedures in oil record book and deck log
Ensure the vessel is even keel on arrival port
Only 5% cargo permitted to transfer.
Ensure safe ballast condition
How should caterpillar crawlers stowed on hatch covers be secured?
By means of wire ropes secured to the hatch covers from all four sides of the unit
By means of wire ropes secured to the main deck from all four sides of the unit
By means of wire ropes secured to the hatch coamings
By means of wire ropes secured to the hatch covers and to the main deck from all four sides of the unit
What might safely be used to prevent a load swinging when lifted by a crane?
Personnel underneath the load, holding onto it and restricting its movement.
Guide or tag lines, tended from a safe location.
Short, jerky movements on the ship's controls.
What is the two letter signal, to be used by flags, radiotelephony or radiotelegraphy, meaning "Calling All Ships".
A Bulk Vessel is to load a cargo of grain; pre loading calculations show that IMO stability criteria cannot be achieved; the vessel should do which of the following?
The grain surfaces in some or all of the cargo spaces must be secured
The cargo can still be loaded
An exemption certificate must be applied for
The vessel will be unable to load the cargo
Your vessel has gone aground on a rising tide on a shallow patch charted as a sand bank. The sea is calm with minimum swell and there is little wind. What immediate actions should be taken?
Immediately put the engines astern and attempt to take the vessel off the bank
Inform the nearest Coast Radio Station of the grounding; issue a Navigational Warning and display the "aground" signal
Display the Aground signal and sound round all tanks and bottom compartments to determine if there are any damaged compartments or ingress of water.
Display the "aground" signal and look round the outside of the vessel to determine if there are any signs of pollution
How many separate means of escape from passengers and crew spaces should it be in each zone?
On a RoRo vessel, with regard to the characteristics of a mafi trailer, what must be ensured prior to disconnecting from the tug on board?
That after unfastening it will not move
That there is sufficient room for it to be driven away
That cargo on the trailer is not damaged
What can be the punishment for a shipmaster who refuses to provide any person carried on the ship with anything which he is entitled to receive in such capacity, or who permits such refusal?
Shall be liable to fines or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, but not exceeding 1 year if there are especially aggravating circumstances.
Shall be liable to fines or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, but not exceeding 2 years if there are especially aggravating circumstances.
Shall be liable to fines or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months.
Shall be liable to fines or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, but not exceeding 9 months if there are especially aggravating circumstances.
Emergency instructions in appropriate languages shall be posted in passenger cabins. What information shall as a minimum be included in the emergency instructions?
Escape routes and alarm signals
The method of donning life-jackets, escape routes and alarm signals
Where to find thermal protective aids
What is the correct name of the tool in the sketch?
The position of the ship is found by taking a series of bearings using a magnetic compass. How should an error of 5 degrees WEST be applied to the compass bearings?
The same error applies to all bearings and therefore it can be ignored
Add the 5 degrees to the bearings
Subtract 5 degrees to the bearings
The error should be "High" or "Low" and therefore more information is required.
What temperature defines "hot" water in the context of tank washing on a chemical tanker?
A minimum of 10 degrees Celsius above the discharge temperature of the cargo.
At least 40 degrees Celsius.
At least 60 degrees Celsius.
At least 70 degrees Celsius.
When should you use safety goggles?
When you are filling in the engine room log book.
When you are tidying up in the engine room workshop.
When you are working with power tools or chemicals.
A hazard is is a source of potential harm or damage or a situation with potential for harm or damage. Risk is determined based on evaluation of two elements. Which two elements?
The likelihood that a hazard may occur and the consequences of the hazardous event
The likelihood that a hazard may occur and the financial consequences for the Company
The likelihood that a hazard may occur and the available personal protective equipment we have onboard
The consequences of the hazardous event and the available personal protective equipment we have onboard
Why is the tank washing discharge outlet located below the waterline on a chemical tanker?
So that a safe and legal rate of dilution is achieved in the wake as the ship proceeds along.
So that toxic vapours are neutralised by the layer of water above the outlet.
So that tank cleaning can be carried out without anyone noticing.
So that there is minimum resistance to the flow generated by the pumps as they discharge the washings.
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 is it safe for ship's personnel to enter the cargo tank of an LNG carrier to carry out routine maintenance and inspection?
Whenever the tank has been emptied of cargo as long as breathing apparatus is worn.
Only when the tank has been discharged and it is fully inerted.
Only after gas freeing and an atmosphere test shows 21% oxygen content.
Whenever a test of the atmosphere shows a methane content of less than 2% of the lower explosive limit (LEL).
Some process control systems may several inputs and controlled variables. In this context what is meant by split-range?
Several controllers are connected to the same control-valve
Several control-valves are connected to the same controller
Several control-loops for the same range
What do Tonnes per Centimeter immersion (TPC), Moment to Change Trim by one Centimeter (MCTC) and Longitudinal Centre of Floatation (LCF) have in common?
They vary with changes in displacement
They vary with small angles of heel
They vary with changes in the shape of the waterplane
They remain unaffected by changes in displacement
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.
When a Classification Society surveyor identifies corrosion, structural defects or damage to the hull of a vessel, machinery and / or any piece of equipment which, based on the society's rules and in the opinion of the surveyor affects the ship's class, which of the following is that surveyor likely to issue?
A Notification of Deficiency.
A revised Class Notation.
A Notification of Detention.
The abbreviation "COW" applies to a phase of oil tanker operations. What does it stand for?
Computer Operated Washing
Callibration (of) Oil / Water (interface)
What type of vessel is this and from what direction are you seeing it?
This is a vessel engaged in fishing other than trawling, making way through the water, with outlying gear extending more than 150 metres in the direction of the all-round red light. I am seeing her from astern.
This is a vessel engaged in fishing other than trawling, making way through the water, with outlying gear extending more than 150m in the direction of the all-round white light. I am looking at her port side.
This is a vessel engaged in pilotage duties at anchor. I am looking at her port side.
This is a vessel engaged in pilotage operations, deploying or recovering a pilot. I am looking at her port side.
Which of the valve types given in the options is most likely to be used in the cargo loading lines of a liquefied gas carrier?
Screw down non-return valves.
Self closing flap valves.
Ball or butterfly valves.
What extra precautions should be taken by the officers and crew if some of the passengers are disabled, i.e. using wheelchair, cane, blind etc.?
Locate them in large cabins to ease their stay.
All passengers that will require extra assistance, also in case of an emergency situation/ evacuation, must be registered in order to allocate crew to assist them if needed.
Passenger with some form for disability must travel with accompany, and live in same cabin or next door.
They must be placed in cabins on the same level as the muster station.
What is a "colander" used for?
To drain the water off food.
To stir foods during cooking.
To hold different foods together during barbequeing.
To test the temperature of food during cooking.
This figure shows a transformer, with two windings, N(1) = 2000 and N(2) = 1000 turns, on a common magnetic circuit. Assume that there is no energy loss in the transformer itself. Calculate the current I(2) when the current I(1) = 2 A.
What kinds of checks must be carried out on slings, wires and other items of lifting equipment before they are used in routine operations?
They must be tested under load, to ensure they can bear the planned weight.
They must be visually inspected to ensure that the ID and SWL marks are clearly legible.
They do not need to be checked. They are checked under the vessel's planned maintenance system every 12 months.
They must be visually inspected and ascertained, so far as is possible, as being in good working order and fit for purpose.
Which of the following categories of galley waste is it prohibited to dump into the sea under any circumstances and irrespective of where the ship is located?
Inert ash from incinerated food waste.
Ground or comminutated paper, rags and glass.
Plastics, including bags, bottles and packaging.
Ground or comminutated food waste.
Is there any requirements regarding double bottom for large passenger ships?
No, a double bottom is not required
Yes, in ships of 76 m in length and longer, a double bottom shall be fitted amidships, and extend to the fore and aft not less that ? of the ship length.
Yes, in ship of 76 m in length and upwards, a double bottom shall be fitted amidships, and shall extend to the fore and after peak bulkheads, or as near thereto as practicable.
Yes, a double bottom shall be fitted amidship
Found in a commonly-used piece of equipment aboard an oil tanker, what does a "pellistor" do?
It is the common term applied to the metal, ceramic or other heat-resisting material which can cool even an intense flame below the temperature required for ignition, as utilised in a flame arrester
It is the reactive element in an oil / water interface detector
It is an electrical sensor unit fitted in a flammable gas detector for measuring hydrocarbon vapours and air mixtures to determine whether the mixture is within the flammable range
It is the electrical sensor which detects low pressure in an Inert Gas generating control system
You are commencing the loading of a cargo of Caustic Soda solution to several tanks. What precautionary measures will you take to avoid pressure shocks within the pipeline system?
The jettyman must be advised to watch for signals as you start receiving product, in case he needs to shut down in a hurry.
All valves in the system will be fully opened before cargo is allowed to flow.
Valves will be opened in a controlled manner and loading will be started slowly, increasing only when the correct flow of cargo has been verified and product has reached all required areas of pipeline.
Vants from all cargo tanks must be verified as fully open, to allow any air in the lines and tanks to escape, thereby avoiding any build-up of pressure.
Which of these weapons are widely available and commonly used by criminals and terrorists to further their aims?
On a container vessel, when racking forces are imposed on a container, which part is likely to show the greatest deflection.
The base of the container.
The corner posts of the container.
The door end of the container.
The closed end of the container.
What is related to a high GM?
Decreasing righting moments
Increasing righting moments
Increasing angles of roll
Decreasing transverse accelerations
You are at anchor and another chemical tanker is alongside to receive several parcels from your vessel. As you are not alongside, or actually in port, do you have to observe any of the usual precautions on deck?
No, when outside port limits, there are no requirements to observe any precautions.
No, the other ship is the receiving vessel, so the responsibility lies completely with her crew.
It is only necessary to observe precautions on deck if the agent or any other personnel from shore are on board.
Yes, there is no difference to a transfer operation whether it is alongside or with another ship at anchor.
What are the minimum required air changes per hour for Special Category Spaces in cargo ships?
Due to the very low carriage temperatures for LNG the thermal conductivity, k value, is an important property of the insulation material used in cargo containment systems. For a given rate of heat leakage across the insulation, which of the following statements is true?
The higher the k value the thicker the insulation needs to be.
The rate of heat leakage is unaffected by the thickness of the insulation.
The k value depends on the thickness of the insulation material.
The higher the k value the thinner the insulation needs to be.
Explain the difference between absolute pressure and manometer pressure.
Absolute pressure is atmospheric pressure multiplied with manometer pressure, to be used in technical tables
Absolute pressure is atmospheric pressure minus manometer pressure, to be used in technical tables
Absolute pressure is equal to manometer pressure and must be used in technical tables
Absolute pressure is atmospheric pressure added with manometer pressure, to be used in technical tables
What must duty crew members ensure so that ro-ro units are not damaged on board?
Units must be driven at a safe speed
Units must not be driven in poor lighting conditions
Units must not be driven over ‘D’ rings
All on-board safety signs must be intact
At what temperature is it recommended that frozen meat should be stored?
Between -5 and -10 degrees Celsius.
What is the purpose of an evacuation analysis?
To provide port state control inspectors with reports
To provide the passengers with written results of the analysis
To identify and eliminate, as far as practicable, congestion which may develop during an abandonment
To ensure the ship can be evacuated in less than 30 minutes
Before loading a refrigerated cargo of LPG the cargo tanks must be cooled down slowly in order to minimise thermal stresses for the vessel and the cargo containment system. What is the generally accepted cooling down rate?
A road trailer is marked as follows: SWL 70t; Tare wt. 6t. What is the gross weight of the trailer when carrying it maximum payload?
We say the centrifugal pump cavitates when:?
When the liquid accelerates from the suction side.
When the NPSH is variable.
We have negative pressure on the inlet side of the pump.
Would there ever be the need for two lookouts on the Bridge watch?
Yes, possibly when there is dense fog and heavy traffic.
Every night there should be two lookouts, one on each bridge wing.
No, one lookout is sufficient even in fog
Which one of the listed requirements for passenger ships regarding personal life-saving appliances do not correspond to present regulations?
The 5% extra lifejackets carried on board have to be stowed in conspicuous places on deck or at the muster stations?
Ro-ro passenger ships shall carry at least 2 lifebuoys provided with self-igniting lights an self-activating smoke signals
All lifejackets shall be fitted with reflex, a whistle and a light
All lifejackets shall be fitted with a whistle, a light and a smoke signal
What is Maximum Securing Load?
The load capacity of a device used to secure cargo on board
The combined safe working loads of various devices used to secure an items of cargo on board
The combined capacity of several devices used to secure an item of cargo on board
The safe working load of a device used to secure cargo on board
Different packaging methods are used for the various perishable commodities which are carried by reefer vessels. What type of perishable commodity is usually packed in a cry-o-vac?
Why should you wear your catering uniform and not your ordinary clothes in the galley?
Catering clothing will absorb body odour more effectively than other clothing.
If you do wear your ordinary clothes in the galley, food odours will be transferred to your cabin and germs may be transferred into the galley from less hygenic areas.
If you do wear your ordinary clothing in the galley, it will be difficult for visitors or new crewmembers to identify the cook.
Clothing worn in the galley cannot be washed with any other clothing.
How can the Master ensure that all cargo loading doors, bow visors, weathertight ramps etc. are locked and secured before the ship proceeds on any voyage?
Automatic systems will alarm you if the doors are not properly secured.
By having an effective system of supervision and reporting of the closing and opening of doors. Time of closing and opening of doors shall be entered in the log-book.
The bosun is always responsible to check the watertight integrity before the ship proceeds on any voyage.
By having experinced officers and crew to supervise the closing and opening of doors. Time of closing and opening of doors shall be entered in the log-book.
For what purpose is inert gas utilised on a gas tanker?
Inert gas is utilised on board gas carriers to neutralise atmosphere in hold/ interbarrier spaces
Inert gas is utilised on board gas carriers to held overpressure in cargo tanks when discharging
Inert gas is utilised on board gas carriers to neutralise atmosphere in cargo tanks, pipes and hold/ interbarrier spaces
Inert gas is utilised on board gas carriers to gas free cargo tanks
Where do you find detailed information and specific technical requirements for fire safety systems?
Fire Safety Systems Code (FSS Code)
Low voltage ships tend to have insulated neutral systems. What is the reason for this?
If the neutral is not insulated then it may short to other conductors.
It is easier to detect faults
In the event of an earth fault vital equipment will not trip
It is more effective than insulating the live conductor
Large bulk carriers are more likely to suffer from cracks in structure in which of the following parts of the vessel?
In number 1 and number 2 holds
Around hatch corners and upper ballast tanks amidships
On bottom plating in the after part of the vessel
Which of the below structures of bulk carriers are considered critical?
Upper and lower connection of main side frames
Longitudinal deck plating outside hatches
What stability precautions should be taken when loading heavy cargo on a conventional general cargo vessel?
There would be no specific stability problems with a heavy cargo, because the ship would be down to her marks before the spaces were full.
Stow the cargo in the lower hold and keep the Centre of Gravity low and have a large positive GM
Stow some of the cargo in the Tween deck space to raise the Centre of gravity and reduce the effective GM
The lashings should be adequate for the weight of the cargo
At what interval does the IMO adopt an amendment to the IMDG Code?
What kind of fixed extinguishing plant is installed to use on an oil tanker’s engine room and pump room?
How do you express the accuracy of an instrument
In % of full scale and to least significant digit
In % of gauge readings and to least significant digit
In % of deviation and to least significant digit
In % of range and to least significant digit
On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term "FORWARD BREAST LINE" are given. Which one is the correct one?
Forward breast line is given by C on the figure
Forward breast line is given by D on the figure
Forward breast line is given by A on the figure
Forward breast line is given by B on the figure
A cargo of frozen chicken is being presented for loading into a conventional reefer vessel. Which of the options given is the most appropriate packaging method that should be used for such a cargo?
It should be wrapped in plastic and stowed loose.
It should be packed in cardboard cartons.
It should be packed in wooden cases.
It should be packed in plastic sacks.
On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term "DEPTH TO MAIN DECK" are given. Which one is the correct one?
Depth is given by A on the figure
Depth is given by B on the figure
Depth is given by C on the figure
Depth is given by D on the figure
In the charts, objects are sometimes marked "Racon". What is that?
A radioconnection buoy or lighthouse.
A buoy or a lighthouse which is activated by a ship's radar, and indicate this by a marker on the radar.
A buoy or a lighthouse for direction findings by radiobearings.
A buoy or a lighthouse which constantly send radar signals to the ship.