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Which one of the listed requirements regarding lifeboat equipment correspond to present regulations? The normal equipment of every lifeboat shall include:
Helicopter rescue equipment
Sea charts and navigation equipment
Inmarsat Telex Service code ‘33’ can be used:
when the coast-station is disfunctional
to ask for ‘maritime enquiries
when technical problems are experienced with the Inmarsat-terminal
The “squelch” adjustment on the front panel of a mariphone serves to:
adjust the transmitting power of the mariphone
adjust the noise threshold of the mariphone receiver
limit the noise of the mariphone transmitter
The good operation in any location, whether the NAVTEX is working properly or not, can be checked using:
Test transmissions specially broadcast for this purpose once a week
A compulsory built-in alarm for defects
A testing program built in for this purpose
COTP can request (OPA-90)
Maximum two drills a year
Unannounced drills at any time
Participation in all announced drills
Your ship is equipped with a single, right-handed fixed screw. Steaming full ahead you reverse the engine to stop the ship. How will the ship react? No wind or current.
She will most likely sheer to port and stop rather quickly
She will most likely continue on a straight course
She will most likely sheer to starboard and gradually lose headway
She will stop on 1.5 times the ship's length
The rudder is in the hard over position with the propeller stopped and the ship turning slowly. On a ship with a single fixed pitch right handed propeller and no thrusters, what can be done to make the ship increase the speed of turn without significantly increasing the forward speed of the ship?
Give the engines a short kick ahead
Give full astern on the engines until ship has stopped and then full ahead on the engines with rudder hard over
Give dead slow ahead on the engines and leave the rudder in the hard over position.
Give half astern on the engines as this will increase the rate of turn
The grabline of a lifebuoy has a length of:
5 times the outer diameter of the lifebuoy
4 times the outer diameter of the lifebuoy
2 times the outer diameter of the lifebuoy
3 times the outer diameter of the lifebuoy
The manually controlled inside lamp must be capable of working at minimum for a period of:
Which is the preferred method for starting an air conditioning refrigeration compressor which has been shut down for a period of time?
Start with all system valves fully opened.
Start with the discharge valve throttled in to prevent excess condenser pressure.
Start with suction valve throttled in to minimise risk of drawing liquid refrigerant into the compressor.
Start and stop repeatedly until suction pressure and oil pressure are normal.
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 can be done to help pump out water from the cargo space of a bulk carrier, when washing down during cleaning operations?
Chief Officer to ballast ship to provide large stern trim
Vessel to be ballasted to even keel condition
Wash water to be kept to a minimum
The ring expander for removal and refitting of an air compressors piston rings is found to be broken and unusable. The work cannot be delayed until a replacement is obtained. Which of the methods given in the options should the ship's engineers use to complete the work?
Lever the rings open using a couple of screw drivers to get the rings past the ring grooves.
As compressor rings are relatively small with little tension the ends can be pulled apart sufficiently to clear the piston using the thumbs.
Use loops of string or rags to pull the ring ends apart so the rings can be lifted off and on.
Fabricate a conical guide from tin plate or similar with the large diameter just bigger than the compressor piston so the rings can be eased open for fitting.
The IGC code gives details of construction and equipment requirements for liquefied gas carriers. Under which circumstances would a liquefied gas carrier require a double bottom and a longitudinal bulkhead forming full side ballast tanks in way of the cargo containment system?
Only when the cargo is carried at less than minus 10 degree C.
Only if the cargo tanks are designed for fully refrigerated LPG cargoes.
Only when the cargo is carried at temperatures below minus 55 degree C in cargo tanks without a secondary barrier.
Only when the cargo is carried at temperatures below minus 55 degrees C in cargo tanks with a secondary barrier.
Why is it necessary to have an effective ballast water management plan which includes provision for changing out ballast in open water rather than discharging ballast in coastal waters?
To allow ballast tank inspections to be carried out during ballast passage.
To keep the ballast water fresh in the ballast tanks during long voyages.
To avoid the introduction of non-indigenous species of marine life from one area to another.
To ensure that ballast tanks are always pressed up during a ballast voyage to avoid free surface effects.
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.
A diode may be tested by which method?
Use a Digital Multi- Meter set to measure ohms in forward and reverse directions.
Use an insulation resistance tester (Megger)
Connect to low ohms resistance tester.
Use a Digital Multi-Meter set to check forward voltage and reverse current blocking
This circuit consists of a voltage source V, a change-over switch S, a resistor R and a capacitor C. The voltage/time figures 1 to 4 show changes in the voltage V(C) when the switch S is suddenly shifted from position 1 to 2 at time t = 0. Only one of the diagrams is correct. Which?
Ship's generators must be synchronised before they can be connected to the same supply network. Prior to synchronising, the generator voltage and frequency are respectively adjusted by:
Voltmeter and frequency meter
Synchroscope and speed governor
Speed governor and load power factor controller
In relation to exhaust gas measurement with a thermocouple, use of an amplifier which gives a mA-signal out is preferred. Why is this done?
This depends on the length of the compensation-cable.
The output signal from a thermocouple is at mV level,and can not be transferred over any long distance without loss of signal, giving a poor accuracy and poor noise immunity.
The signal out from the thermocouple is also mA, but have to be amplified in order to give a good signal to the alarm system.
To stabilize the signal andmake it easier to measure at the receiver.
What name is given to the process of discharging water from a designated slop tank whiler minimising the disturbance of the oil layer on top, with the objective of removing as much water as possible?
What should you ensure prior to closing hatch covers when preparing to sail on a General Cargo vessel?
That all track ways are clear of obstructions
That cargo hold bilges are empty
That cargoes have been stowed according to the stowage plan
Use of …… and …… is strictly prohibited onthe ro-ro deck, signs shall be displayed
Personal Protective Equipment and Mobile telephones
Normally ventilation fans in enclosed ro-ro spaces must be run continuously whenever vehicles are on board, why?
An increased number of air changes may be required when vehicles are being loaded or unloaded, or where flammable gases or liquids are stowed in closed ro-ro spaces
The manufacturer of the fans recommends continuous operation to reduce maintenance cost
It is better to run the fans continuously instead of testing the atmosphere
It is easier for the crew, they don't have to think about starting and stopping of fans
What do you understand by the term "Let Go" when applied to mooring and unmooring?
Let Go means to let seafarers go ashore
Let Go means to slacken a mooring rope
Let Go means to leave the ship
Let Go means to cast off the mooring ropes and wires
A threaded hole is to be formed in a steel plate using a tap and wrench. When drilling the hole which of the options best describes the required drill size?
The drill should be a bigger size than the diameter of the tap.
The drill should be a smaller size than the diameter of the tap.
The drill should be the same size as the diameter of the tap.
The drill should be the same size at the diameter of the bolt that is to be fitted into the hole.
The cargo tanks for liquefied gas carriers are grouped into 4 types depending on the survival capability requirements. Which of tank types is suited for the carriage of all cargoes listed in chapter 19 of the IMO IGC Code from a survival capability aspect?
Mention three ways of adjusting a centrifugal pump’s delivery capacity.
Throttling the delivery valve, throttling the suction valve, reduce the steam consumption.
Only throttling the suction valve.
Throttling the delivery valve, adjust the RPM, by-pass.
Throttling the suction valve, reduce the steam consumption, by-pass.
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.
On a Container vessel, what prevents the installation of double stacking cones?
A homogenous container load
Limitations in ship design
Restrictions in the cargo securing manual
How many groups of cargo tanks do we have on gas carriers?
IMO divides cargo tanks on gas carriers into 2 groups: Integral tanks and independent tanks.
IMO divides cargo tanks on gas carriers into 2 groups: Spherical tanks and Cylinder tanks.
IMO divides cargo tanks on gas carriers into 4 groups: Spherical tanks, Cylinder tanks, Prismatic tanks and membrane tanks.
IMO divides cargo tanks on gas carriers into 4 groups: Integral tanks, Membrane tanks, Semi-membrane tanks and independent tanks
What is a deck lift vehicle?
This is another term for a portable vehicle deck
A portable deck used to raise or lower vehicles
A vehicle used to raise or lower portable decks
A vehicle used to raise or lower decks on which vehicles are stowed
What action should the Master take if he is suspicious of an Officer’s certificate of competency?
Contact the local Harbourmaster-s office
Contact the issuing authority via the company office
Accept it without question
What is the most utilised pump type for cargo discharge on a gas carrier?
Hydraulic driven centrifugal pump.
An electrical operated submerged centrifugal pump.
What effect will a low operating temperature of the boiler feed water system have on the condition of the feed water supplied to a high pressure boiler?
It will cause the amount of chlorides in the feed water to increase.
It will cause the amount of dissolved oxygen in the feed water to increase.
It will cause the amount of total dissolved solids in the feed water to increase.
It will cause the pH value of the feed water to increase.
Your vessel is entering a tropical area and high humidity is expected. To avoid condensation in the main engine's air cooler, it is recommended to:
Decrease the air temperature so proper draining can be achieved from the air cooler
Increase scavenging air temperature to above dew point
Operate the engine with slightly open drain cocks, scavenging to get rid of the water
What is the result of a large metacentric height?
The center of gravity will move upwards.
The ship will have a long roll period.
Bending moment will increase.
The ship will roll violently.
The image shows an indicator diagram taken from a diesel engine cylinder . Which of the following options is the action most likely to identify the fault.?
Check if the fuel pump injection is too early, or fuel pump lead is too great, for that cylinder.
Check that the fuel temperature and viscosity are correct.
Check if the fuel injection valve is partly blocked.
Why is it important to make weekly/routine rounds in the accomodation areas?
To search for any contraband goods hidden on board
To check for alcohol in cabins
It is a requirement as per flag state
To ensure that cabins and common spaces are maintained in a clean, safe and hygienic condition
When loading a General Cargo ship, what do logs, fishmeal, scrap metal and bales of cotton have in common?
They are all capable of causing oxygen depletion in the cargo holds
They are all liable to spontaneous combustion
Fires caused by these cargoes cannot be extinguished using carbon dioxide gas
They contribute to ship's sweat
A cellular container vessel is to load frozen ice cream in containers. Space is available either in the hold or as a deck stow. Select, from the options given, the most suitable stowage position, with the reason, for this cargo.
The deck stow as it is more accessible for checking the status lights on the reefer panel.
The hold as it is more accessible for maintenance and repair in the event of a mechanical problem.
The deck stow as it is less sensitive to temperature in the event of a mechanical problem.
The hold as it is more sheltered from the effects of bad weather.
Why is a vessel entering dry dock normally slightly trimmed by stern?
To minimise the loss of stability.
To position the vessel easily over the blocks.
To allow drainage of water off the docks.
To allow better manoeuvring when entering into the dry-dock.
The maximum current that a 15 Volt, 3 Watt Zenerdiode can handle without damage is
Which of the tools given in the options is the best one to select for cutting a new external thread on the end of a steel pipe?
Which of the following statements is correct with regard to IMDG Class 4 (flammable solids) cargoes loaded on a General Cargo vessel?
The cargo is not covered by the requirements of the IMDG Code
The goods can only be carried in the forward part of the vessel
The cargo can be stowed anywhere on the vessel
The goods require protection against movement and can only be loaded if a cargo declaration is supplied by the shipper
Some refrigerated cargoes can be more easily damaged than others due to rough handling. From the options given, select the cargo which is most likely to be damaged due to the use of poor handling techniques.
Chilled plums in cartons.
What is Breaking Stress with regard to cargo lashings?
The maximum stress that can be applied to a cargo lashing
The maximum load that can safely be applied to a cargo lashing
The safe working load of a cargo lashing plus 10 percent
The load beyond which a cargo lashing will deform
If an enclosed space needs to be entered, what is the first thing that must be done?
A responsible person must be appointed
The chief officer must be asked for permission to enter the space
A full Risk Assessment must be caried out
Two crew members must be asked to stand-by outside the space
What is a hydraulic hand pump usually used for?
A hydraulic hand pump is usually used to slacken the windlass brake
A hydraulic hand pump is usually used in an emergency to open the hatch covers
A hydraulic hand pump is usually used to steer the ship from the Emergency position
A hydraulic hand pump is usually used to tighten G-nuts
What general background colour is used on warning signs that indicate emergency or first-aid features, or indicate a safe condition?
Which of the following has highest diffusion resistance?
Which of these situations will cause undue delay to a vessel at her port of discharge?
Slow operation of hatch covers
Carrying out an off-hire survey
Carrying out an open-hatch condition survey
Asbestos mixed with the cargo
What is IMO's definition of liquefied gas?
All chemicals with excess pressure above 2.8 bar at +73.8 C.
All chemicals with excess pressure above 8.2 bar at +37.8 C.
All chemicals with excess pressure above 2.8 bar at +37.8 C.
All chemicals with excess pressure above 2.8 bar at +100 C.
In the diagram below we want to verify the resistance of the PT100 sensor fitted with compensation. What is the correct calculation?
Which statement about stress is correct?
Stress interferes with an individual's ability to respond to a threat.
An example of stress is a shipboard fire.
Individuals in a shipboard emergency experience different levels of stress.
Stress is an unusual reaction to a threatening situation.
What governs the disposal of dry bulk cargo residues at sea?
The Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes
In many cases the ship's Chief Engineer can carry out survey of machinery on behalf of a Classification Society under arrangements covering Continuous Surveys. As part of this arrangement a Surveyor from the Classification Society must carry out a periodic audit of the documentation for the approved planned maintenance system and undertake a confirmatory survey of the items surveyed. What is the normal frequency for this audit?
Why is it so important to shut off the source of fuel before extinguishing the flames on a gas fire?
To prevent forming a potential flammable gas cloud
To minimise the use of fire-fighting media
To prevent chemical reaction with the extinguish agent
To minimise damage to property and environment
With which particular form of food poisoning are cream-filled confectionary items particularly associated?
Staphylococcal enterotoxin
Norwalk gastrointestinal virus
What name is applied to foods that have been prepared according to Jewish law?
A conventional reefer vessel is loading a cargo of hard frozen palletised meat with a required carriage temperature of minus 18 degree Celsius. A thermistor at the centre of the pallets indicates the temperature to be approximately minus 10 degrees Celsius during loading. What action, from the options given, should be taken under these circumstances?
Continue loading onboard and deliver air at the lowest possible temperature to cool the cargo down to the correct carriage temperature.
Continue loading onboard at minus 10 degrees Celsius and then gradually reduce the air delivery temperature to minus 18 degree Celsius.
Return the cargo ashore for pre-cooling to minus 18 degrees Celsius.
Continue loading onboard and maintain the air delivery temperature at minus 18 degrees Celsius.
What effect would a blocked steam connection to a boiler water level gauge glass have on the visible water level in the glass?
The level in the glass would be higher than the actual level in the boiler
There would be no or very little water shown in the glass because it would be air locked.
The level in the glass would be less than the level in the boiler due to the water in the glass evaporating into the empty steam space.
The level in the glass would be the same as the level in the boiler since the water connection is still clear.
What do you understand by the term ‘Separated From’, with regard to the stowage of dangerous goods on deck?
Separation by a distance of at least 3m vertically
Separation by a distance of at least 3m horizontally
Separation by a distance of at least 6m horizontally
Separated from the accommodation by at least one cargo space
Which of these statements is correct?
Steel slabs may rest directly against the ship’s frames
Steel slabs do not require dunnage
Steel slabs may be loaded within the square of the hatch only
Steel slabs must never be permitted to rest directly against any part of the ship’s structure
What is the name by which the regulations which prevent and control pollution from ships are known?
The International Shipping Pollution Laws.
How should the Bo's'un prepare for anchoring?
The Bo's'un should prepare for anchoring by hoisting the anchor ball
The Bo's'un should prepare for anchoring by walking back the anchor to five shackles in the water
The Bo's'un should prepare for anchoring by applying the windlass brake, then disengaging it
The Bo's'un should prepare for anchoring by lubricating the spurling pipe
What problem is associated with the use of twistlocks?
Sliding of containers when a vessel is pitching or surging
Susceptibility to wear and tear
Failure during heavy weather
The mixed use of left and right-handed twistlocks on the same vessel
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…."
Records relating to breaches of security and changes in security level must be secured against unauthorized access and available for review by contracting governments.
Reefer vessels form part of the 'cold chain' in the transport of perishable goods from the producer to the consumer. There are times when hatches have to remain open in less than perfect conditions, for example strong winds. There are steps that can be taken however to mitigate the effects of this on cargo that has already been loaded. Which of the options given could be considered to be the most important measure to counter the effect of such conditions?
Run the cargo fans continuously during cargo operations.
Refrain from ventilating the cargo with fresh air.
Reduce the air delivery temperature.
Cover the stow with a Tenasco (heavy plastic) sheet where possible to protect it from the wind.
What is the purpose of a draught survey on a bulk carrier?
To calculate the vessels lightship displacement
To calculate the vessels constant
To calculate shear forces at the bulkheads
To calculate the quantity of bulk cargo loaded or discharged
The Company should ensure that the ship's personnel are able to communicate effectively in the execution of their duties related to the Safety Managment System. What does it really mean?
All personnel on board shall be familiar with the Safety Management System. The individual seafarer shall know procedures specifically related to their rank and duties onboard.
Everyone should know the name of the Designated Person in the Company
English language should be the working language on board the ship
The officers and crew should read the entire Safety Management System and memorize the content.
What is the typical size of a LNG carrier?
What is the time limit for abandonment of ro-ro passenger ships?
30 minutes from the time the abandon ship signal is given
15 minutes from the time the abandon ship signal is given
2 hours from the time the abandon ship signal is given
What is a "closed discharge" operation on an oil tanker?
A discharge operation which is commenced with all manifold and tank valves on the vessel initially set in the closed position
A discharge operation carried out without opening any lids or sighting ports and where gauging is performed either by a fixed system or by a portable system gaining access through a vapour-lock.
A cargo discharge which is performed to a shore tank directly adjacent to the berthed vessel and which is wholly controlled by a terminal operator
The pumping of tank washings, conducted through underwater discharge outlets only
On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term "AIR DRAUGHT" are given. Which one is the correct one?
Air draught is given by A on the figure
Air draught is given by D on the figure
Air draught is given by C on the figure
Air draught is given by B on the figure
The best way to ensure you get the equipment you need is to:
Buy what everyone else is buying.
Determine your needs and do some research.
Buy the most expensive equipment on the market.
What could cause engine oil to get a "Milky" colour?
What is the purpose of Material Safety Data Sheets?
To provide all personnel including emergency personnel with procedures for handling or working with that substance in a safe manner
To provide personnel in deck- and engine department with procedures for handling or working with that substance in a safe manner
To provide the safety officer with procedures for handling or working with that substance in a safe manner
To determine if the substance is flammable or not
With regard to radar, what would be a correct form of response to the question: What range scale are you using?
The correct form of response would be: "I am using the 12 mile range scale"
The correct form of response would be: "I am using the 3 cm radar"
The correct form of response would be: "I am using the largest range scale"
The correct form of response would be: "I am using the 10 cm radar"
Under international regulations what must be ensured when discharging a bulk cargo?
The vessel must not be excessively trimmed
The method of unloading must not damage the ship's structure
The terminal representative must remain on board at all times
The stevedoring foreman must remain on board at all times
Due to the relative low resistance of a Pt 100 sensor we might have to compensate for the cable-resistance to ensure a correct reading. Which of the 4 alternatives given is correct for the connection of this compensation resistance.
What is the requirement for isolating slop tanks on combination carriers when cargoes other than liquied cargoes are carried?
What is typical for a continuous control system
The output signal is equal to the input signal
The control valve will always be changing positionv
It is possible to predict the control mathematicallyIt is possible to predict the control mathematically
It is not possible to have a stable process
What danger is associated with loaded container tractors passing over large fittings on the loading ramp or on the vessel’s decks?
Damage to the container cargo
The container jumping the trailer
Damage to the ship’s fittings
Damage to the trailer tyres
When is it good practice to check the pressure-vacuum valves?
After cargo transfer operations
Before the next dry-docking
During cargo transfer operations
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 would you do if you saw a person falling overboard?
If I saw a person falling overboard I would shout once, "Man overboard"
If I saw a person falling overboard I would run to the Bridge
If I saw a person falling overboard I would inform the Bosun
If I saw a person falling overboard I would shout repeatedly, "Man overboard"
What action should you take if you have a flash-back during gas welding?
Close the regulator valves immediately, oxygen first.
Cool the bottles down with water.
Use a portable fire extinguisher.
At what latest time shall doors, side scuttles, gangway doors, cargo- and coaling ports and other openings which are to be kept closed watertight at sea be closed at the start of the voyage?
Before entering open waters
Before leaving the pilot station