Der Test besteht aus zufälligen Fragen zu einem ausgewählten Thema.
The display of the DSC-controller on board is showing the following lines: RX: 002442000 ; Ch87 ; D Sellcall Routine We’re asked to listen on:
Radio telephony-channel 7 in the 8 MHz band
Channel Delta of the coast station
Conform SART requirements the signal must be visible on the ship’s radar from a distance of:
What is false regarding the function :” Transmission and reception of signals for locating ”
On area A2 this function is based on the use of SART transponders
On all areas this function is based on the use of S band radars
On area A3 and A4 this function is based on the use of SARSAT COSPAS Epirb
On area A1 this function is based on the use of SART transponders
Can a nitrogen blanket be maintained on a cargo containing an inhibitor which is "oxygen dependent"?
No, if this is done the lifetime of the inhibitor will rapidly expire.
Yes, provided the blanket only reduces the oxygen content in the ullage space to a minimum of 8% oxygen, which will still be enough for the inhibitor to function properly.
Why are you only allowed to load maximum 98% of the tank capacity?
Danger to vessel stability and strength.
Due to temperature expansion.
A vessel berths at two different jetties under the influence of a 1 knot beam current. At the first jetty the ship has an underkeel clearance of 5 times the draught and at the second the underkeel clearance is only 0.5 times the draught. If the current exerted a force of 50 tonnes on the ship at the first jetty, what would be the approximate force exerted at the second if the draught is the same?
Unchanged, remains at 50 tonnes
The ship has completed a 360 degree turn at full speed in deep water. The ship is now to repeat the turn at full speed in shallow water. What will be the difference in the turning circle diameter?
The turning diameter will be smaller in shallow water
The turning diameter will be the same for all depths
The turning diameter will be increased in shallow water
It will be the same provided the UKC is 25%-50%
Which one of the listed requirements regarding service and maintenance of life-saving appliances correspond to present regulations?
Maintenance and repair of all life saving equipments shall be carried out by the certified ship staff only
Instructions for onboard maintenance of life-saving appliances in accordance with the regulations shall be provided
Maintenance and repair of all the life-saving equipments will be carried out ashore in work shop only
At least one member of the crew shall hold a repairman certificate for life-saving equipment
In the case when the temperature of the ambient air is equal to 10°C and the wind is blowing at a speed of 10m/sec the shipwrecked person must consider that the effect of air on his body is equivalent to that of an air whose temperature would be approximately:
Stainless steel tanks are sometimes required to be "passivated" especially after tank surface repairs have been carried out and aggressive cargoes are to be loaded. "Passivation" normally consists of:
Grinding off any corrosion spot with a grinding disc of about "80 grain"?
Spraying concentrated hydrofluoric acids in the tank and then wiping it off?
Applying 12 - 15% nitric acid on tank surfaces, either with a brush or spray; then washing off after 10 - 20 minutes using copious amounts of fresh water?
Cleaning the tank by application of caustic soda on all surfaces, then washing it off?
When lashing general cargoes why are short lashings preferred to long ones?
Because long lashings are more prone to vibration
Because they are more easily tightened and held in tension
Because some of the ship’s lashing points may not be designed to hold long lashings
Because the safe working load of lashing materials decrease with length
What is a digital signal?
A signal indicating Revolutions per minute (RPM)
A signal used by multimeters to measure resistance.
The reading of a multimeter when indicating voltage, current or resistance.
A signal with discrete levels such as 0 = "low" and 1 = "High"
What is the purpose of the cylinder head safety valve?
To adjust the cylinder pressure to a safe working pressure.
To relieve excessive high pressure in the cylinder to protect the engine from being damaged.
A valve for safety stop (emergency) of the engine.
For indication of engine being overloaded.
A large electric motor is being removed from a main seawater pump with the aid of the engine room crane. Which is the best method of starting the lift from the options given?
Use the 'inch up' facility on the crane to 'break' the motor free after slackening all of the retaining bolts.
Use a suitable chain block suspended from the crane hook to 'break' the motor free after slackening all of the retaining bolts.
Use the full hoist facility on the crane to 'break' the motor free after slackening all of the retaining bolts.
Use the full hoist facility to lift the motor clear in one action after removing all of the retaining bolts.
What should be observed concerning a ship's water tight integrity?
That all water tight ramps and doors are locked and secured at sea
The ramp is in stowed position
That all emergency exit doors are locked and secured
On a RoRo vessel, what standing instruction should be given to protect the Ramps when loading ro-ro units?
Damaged units should be rejected for loading
All ro-ro units must be thoroughly checked for damage prior to the loading ramp
Units whose weights exceed the ramp load density/SWL must not be loaded
At the design phase of a container ship, how is the loss of strength resulting from the large deck openings, compensated?
Large deck beams longitudinally and athwartships at the sides and ends of hatches
Additional transverse bulkheads
Large doubling plates at the hatch corners
Additional longitudinal bulkheads
In the event of a severe scavenge fire, which of the following is most likely to be seriously damaged?
Piston rod and stuffing box.
What type of dynamic forces may cause indent in plating on forecastle deck and main deck in way of pillars inside forecastle?
Forces created by waves on the forecastle
Pressure forces caused by green water on deck
Slamming in way of flat bottom forward of light draught
Impact pressure forces in way of abrupt or flared bow
Who is responsible for maintaining the vessel's structural strenght?
The Flag State Administration
The Shipping Company and the Classification Society
When working in parts of the inert gas system such as the scrubber or deck water seal, what procedure must be followed?
Working with self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
During loading operations on conventional reefer vessels steel sheets are sometimes placed in the hatch square to avoid damage to the gratings in the square. Select, from the options given, the likely consequence of leaving the steel plates in the hatch square.
Steel has a different heat capacity to the cargo and may cause unexpected results from cooling the cargo during passage.
The stevedores will claim against the vessel for removing the steel plates.
The steel plates may overload the gratings if they are left in place with cargo on top.
The steel plates may block the flow of refrigerated air through the cargo.
On a container vessel, what should be referred to when taking action to deal with a cargo spillage under-deck?
The ship's Contingency plan
The Dangerous Cargo Manifest
The ship's Safety Management System (SMS)
What is the correct definition of "boat deck"?
A deck of cards on board.
Deck and secure the boats.
The deck for the lifeboats.
On a Container vessel, who is responsible for the safe lashing and securing of containers?
For what are bridge indicators required on board a ro-ro vessel?
All shell doors which, if left open, could lead to major flooding
All hinged doors in watertight bulkheads
All sliding doors in watertight bulkheads
What is the purpose of a draught survey before and after loading on a Bulk Carrier?
The calculate the stability of the vessel
To calculate the deadweight of the vessel
To ascertain the actual weight of cargo loaded
To calculate light displacement of the vessel
What is the correct way that the lookout should report the appearance of a light, in clear visibility, on the port side of the ship in a direction half way between right ahead and abeam?
The lookout should state "Light on the port bow"
The lookout should state "Ship observed 45 degrees to port"
The lookout should state "Ship seen to port"
The lookout should state "Light 4 points to port"
A cargo of steel swarf and borings (waste steel material from industrial processes) carried on a Bulk Carrier, is particularly liable to what?
Cargo sweat and reduced c carbon dioxide levels
A rise in methane gas levels
Production of carbon monoxide and oxygen
Oxygen depletion in the cargo space and self-heating of the cargo
What weakens a twistlock?
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.
A producer is attempting to reduce costs by packing his fruit in cheap, poor quality cardboard cartons. Which of the given options would be the most likely outcome of using inferior quality cartons for packaging of perishable cargo for carriage in a refrigerated vessel?
The cartons may tear when being handled by the stevedores.
The cartons are more likely to be water damaged by a rain shower.
The lower rows of cartons in the stow will collapse and cause crush damage to the cargo.
The cartons will be a poor advert for the producer.
According to the ISGOTT definition, what is "volatility"?
The tendency of a crude oil or petroleum product to produce gas.
The ability of a crude oil or petroleum product to resist ignition.
The measure of a crudre oil or petroleum product's vapour pressure.
The tendency of a crude oil or petroleum product to ignite.
What should you do in case of any fire breaks out?
Alert the bridge, Rescue human life, Extinguish if possible by use of available fire fighting-fighting appliances, Secure the area/ damage control
Fight the fire and report to the bridge when you have extinguished it
Ask passengers to assist you with fire-fighting
When should steel cargoes be ventilated?
When ambient air temperatures are rising
When passing from a cool to a relatively warm climate
When passing from a warm climate to a warmer climate
When ambient air temperatures are falling
Which of the following type of crude oil requires special consideration in terms of carriage and cleaning?
Are membrane tanks self supporting as the independent tanks?
Membrane tanks are self-supporting only when they are loaded
Only the inner membrane is self-supporting
Membrane tanks are not self-supporting
Membrane tanks are self-supporting as the independent tanks
How will continuous low load operation influence the time between overhauls, tbo, for the cylinder covers and associated valves of a 4-stroke diesel engine?
Reduce the time between overhauls due to increased fouling.
Increase the time between overhauls since fuel injectors work better at low load so combustion will be improved and the maintenance will be reduced.
Increase the time between overhauls since the engine is not working as hard.
No influence at all, the required overhauls are unaffected by operating load.
The temperature of chilled air is monitored after it has passed through a refrigerated cargo and the temperature noted. This temperature is often referred to as the RAT. Which of the given options does RAT stand for in relation to refrigeration of a cargo?
Respirated Air Temperature.
Relative Air Temperature.
How is overfilling of the cargo tanks on a liquefied gas carrier prevented?
The tank filling valves are automatically closed if the tank overfill sensor is actuated.
Each tank has a high level alarm. This will warn the Deck Officer to shut the tank filling valve.
There is a permanently open overflow line to a slop tank from each cargo tank.
The filling valves for all empty tanks are automatically opened if any individual tank's overfill sensor is actuated.
Where are cargo residues usually concealed?
In the upper sections of the ship’s frames
In recesses below manhole covers
Refrigerated compartments are usually fitted with two types of thermometer - those designed for indicating air temperature and those designed for indicating pulp temperatures. When a fruit cargo is being loaded which of the given options represents the best location for a pulp thermometer to be placed?
In the return air flow path.
Directly in the delivery air flow path.
Between two cartons in the middle of the stow.
On a General Cargo Vessel, under what regulations would steel bands remaining in the cargo holds have to be discharged?
MARPOL 73/78 (Annex IV - Regulations for the prevention of pollution by sewage from ships)
MARPOL 73/78 (Annex V ? Regulations for the prevention of pollution by garbage from ships)
No specific regulations apply
The ship's crew are supervising the stevedores loading a non-palletized, break bulk cargo of fruit packed in cartons onto a conventional reefer vessel. Select the best type of stow to achieve good carriage conditions for the cargo from the options given.
A very loose stow leaving large gaps between the cartons for the cold air to circulate between them.
A loose stow leaving small gaps between the cartons for the cold air to circulate between them.
A very tight stow where the last few cartons are forced into existing rows to prevent any movement.
A tight stow leaving no space between the cartons so that the cold air is forced through the fruit in the cartons.
Which of these steps (in shut-down procedure) shall be executed last?
Shut down of inert gas blower
Close the gas pressure control valve
Close the flue gas uptake
Open ventilation valve to atmosphere
What happens during Parametric Rolling when a wave trough is amidships?
There is a reduction in righting levers
There is an increase in righting levers
There is a likelihood of the ship rolling violently
Why is it recommended that a person who handles food stuffs should avoid using perfume and scented anti-perspirant body sprays?
Because the heat of the galley may react with the chemicals in the perfume, causing the user to scratch persistently.
Because there is a possibility that the scent can transfer to the food during handling.
Because the strong vapours could mask the sense of smell and taste of the cook, leading to an incorrect level of seasoning being added to the food during cooking.
Because the heat in the galley can cause the alcohol in the perfume or body spray to evaporate and the user may become intoxicated.
A combustible gas indicator of the catalytic filament type is used to check the atmosphere in an enclosed space onboard ship. When taking readings in a fuel tank which has been emptied for cleaning the meter reading initially rises and then falls back to zero. What is the likely defect, if any, in the instrument when this type of behaviour is displayed?
The sampling pump is faulty.
The filament has burnt out.
The filament is contaminated due to too high a concentration of hydrocarbons.
When discharging a liquefied gas carrier it is normal to leave a small amount of liquid cargo in the tanks. This is then used to help keep the cargo tanks cold on the ballast voyage. What is the normal term used for this small quantity of cargo that is left in the tanks?
How can you arrange for safe movement of passengers on ro-ro decks?
Passengers should stay in their cars until loading is completed. They should keep to walkways when leaving the car.
Passengers are responsible for their own safety while moving about ro-ro decks.
It is easy, only drivers are allowed to stay in the car during loading and unloading.
Passengers should be warned of vehicle movements when entering or crossing car or vehicle decks. They should preferably keep to walkways while moving about the ship.
A ship is navigating in the Caribbean in August when it receives the warning of a Hurricane. To determine the centre of the storm the Master uses "Buys Ballot's Law" and faces the wind. On what side of the Master would the low pressure area be located?
This is not a suitable method to use with a Hurricane.
Why should elevators not be used in an emergency?
Too few people can be moved in an elevator.
The elevator is reserved for people with special needs.
Power could fail and passengers could be trapped inside.
Engineering will shut down the ship's power and the elevator will be useless.
Which of the following fresh fruits should be used first?
Which of these weapons are widely available and commonly used by criminals and terrorists to further their aims?
The engine RPM drops because of:
Fuel oil pipes or filters are clogged.
High lubricating oil temperature.
What is the delivery pressure of a centrifugal pump dependent on?
The liquid-s density and delivery head.
The NPSH (Net positive suction head).
Some main propulsion medium speed engine installations operate with a hydraulic oil type fluid coupling between the engine and the reduction gearbox instead of a mechanical clutch. With this type of installation a separate flexible coupling is not normally fitted. Why is a separate flexible coupling usually omitted from this type of installation?
There is insufficient room to fit a flexible coupling between the engine and gearbox when a fluid coupling is fitted.
There are no engine torque variations in the drive when a fluid coupling is used so a flexible coupling is not required.
The hydraulic fluid in the coupling isolates the gearbox from the engine vibrations.
There is natural slippage between the drive and driven parts of the fluid coupling and a flexible coupling would prevent this slippage.
What is known as a "Non-Standardized Cargo" on a General Cargo Ship?
Cargo for which the ship is not provided with an approved securing system
Cargo which must be secured in accordance with the shipper's instructions
Cargo which requires individual stowage and securing arrangements
Cargo for which there is no standard securing system
Where shall you be able to activate the ship security alert system on board ro-ro passenger ships?
From the navigation bridge and in at least one other location
Captain's- and Chief Officer's office
With the exception of some citrus fruits and bananas, fruit is usually pre-cooled to the required carriage temperature prior to loading on a reefer vessel. In order to protect the cold chain, and to maintain the temperature of the fruit, a minimum exposure time to ambient conditions during loading is necessary. What action should the deck officers take during loading to achieve this minimum exposure time?
Close the hatches and apply cooling to the cargo already loaded during any break in cargo operations that exceed 30 minutes.
Request that the stevedores work faster to minimise loading time.
Close the hatches for any break in cargo operations that exceed 60 minutes.
Close the hatches and apply cooling to the cargo already loaded during any overnight break in cargo operations.
Why must draught marks be read on both port and starboard sides of a bulk vessel when accurate draughts are required
The vessel marks may be incorrectly drawn
The vessel may appear up right but often will be found to have a slight list when port and starboard marks are compared
The vessel may be trimmed by the head
The draught reading on one side of the vessel sufficient
What is the meaning of the term purification?
Separation of solid contaminants from a liquid.
Separation of two insoluble liquids with different densities, and at the same time removing of solids.
Operation as the 2.nd separator in a serial system.
When should the watch-keeping engineer inform the bridge that the main engine is ready for manoeuvring?
When engine room staff are working aloft.
When the ship's course needs to be altered.
Once the engine is properly prepared and tested and the engine room is correctly manned
Three or four hours before heavy weather is expected.
The design features of a container ship with pronounced bow flare, a wide flat transom stern and wall sided amidships section contribute to what occurrence?
The ability to shed water very quickly off the decks
Large angles of heel with a large GM
The fuel tank contents gauges onboard a vessel are of the air bubble and bell type. The gauges are calibrated for a different fuel type to the actual fuel in the tanks. When correcting the actual contents of the tanks from the gauge readings which of the parameters given in the options is the most important?
Which food group contains the most calcium per 100 grams of edible product?
There are two basic types of turbocharging systems: constant pressure and pulse. The main difference between the two is in which of the following?
The arrangement of exhaust piping and exhaust gas receiver.
The casing of the turbocharger.
The arrangement of the scavenging air coolers.
The scavenging valves of the engine.
What name is given to the part of the discharging operation on an oil tanker when the last remaining contents of a tank or line are being pumped out?
A company must update its Safety Management System and Manual:
whenever regulations change
at least once every 18 months
at least once every 12 months
at least once every 6 months
According to regulations cranes and other lifting appliances onboard should, at regular intervals, be examined by ship's personnel and the result recorded in Register of Ship's Lifting Appliances and Cargo Handling Gear. How often should such examinations take place?
What is the Fitter asked to do?
The portable air pump is out of order
He is to empty the hydraulic oil into the sea
He is to check the heater for the hydraulic oil
He looks for oil drums under the forecastle
What factors do you consider as important before mooring a vessel?
Use of proper Personal Protective Equipment, Mooring stations should have effective hazard markings/ hazard highlighting, Stay clear of mooring ropes/wires, Be aware of Snap-back Zone, Proper procedures
Use of proper Personal Protective Equipment
Use of proper Personal Protective Equipment and be aware of Snap-back Zone
Use of proper Personal Protective Equipment, Well maintained mooring equipment, Make sure the area is tidy and clean, Mooring stations should have effective hazard markings/ hazard highlighting, Stay clear of mooring ropes/wires, Be aware of Snap-back Zone, Proper procedures, Effective communication
When disconnecting the cargo hose after discharging, some oil is drained into the drip-tray under the manifold which already contains a small amount of dirty water. What is the correct way to dispose of this oil?
Drain it to a cargo tank.
Mix in an appropriate quanoity of dispersant chemicals and drain it overboard when in open water.
Drain it overboard when the vessel is 50 nautical miles off the coast.
Transfer it to the sloptank and later discharge it to a reception facility.
What ensures the safe operation of twistlocks?
The spring holding the twistlock cone in the ‘neutral’ position being resilient
The spring holding the twistlock cone in the ‘closed’ position being resilient
The spring in any position of the twistlock cone being stretched to its maximum limit
The spring holding the twistlock cone in the ‘open’ position being resilient
This amplifier circuit is a common configuration used to amplify the difference in voltage between two input signals; in this case input 1 and 2. What is this amplifier called?
Darlington connection amplifier
Where would you look for information on the ratings applied to a vessel's fire ratings on her bulkheads, based on SOLAS requirements?
The Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate.
The Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate.
The MODU Safety Certificate.
The Safety Management Certificate.
On a RoRo vessel, who is responsible for discussing the cargo plan with duty crew members?
The ship's cargo or duty officer
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
Many large slow speed diesel engines operating on heavy fuel oil have a fuel injection system which features Variable Injection Timing. How does this affect engine operation?
VIT allows the ship's engineers to alter the injection timing for each load setting with a simple single adjustment of the fuel rack.
VIT increases engine efficiency by automatically maintaining the maximum cylinder pressure over the entire load range.
VIT increases engine efficiency by automatically maintaining the maximum cylinder pressure over part of the load range.
VIT improves engine operation by automatically controlling the start of fuel injection when it detects a poor quality fuel.
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
If the carriage of a new Noxious Liquid Substance not yet listed in the IBC Code is considered, this may be achieved through a "tri-partite" agreement. Who must this agreement be between?
The Port State of the Shipper / the Flag State of the Carrier / the Port State of the Receiver.
The Flag State of the Shipper / the Flag State of the Charterer / the Flag State of the Receiver.
The IMO / the Port State of the Shipper / the Port State of the Receiver.
The Shipper / the Receiver / the Operator or Charterer.
How is cargo in a self-unloading bulk carrier fed to the vessel’s conveyor belts during discharge?
Via remote-controlled hopper gates at the bottom of each hold
Via hydraulically-operated hopper gates at the bottom of each hold
By gravity through mechanical hopper gates at the bottom of each hold
Via mechanically-operated hopper gates at the bottom of each hold
To which of the following are the Hague-Visby rules applicable?
Contracts of carriage evidenced by a bill of lading
What would be considered to be the normal service life for rolling contact bearings fitted to a large turbocharger for a diesel engine?
Quick closing devices operable from upper deck outside the engine room, are provided for all fuel valves connected to the fuel tanks in the engine room.The function of the quick closing devices are checked being in functioning condition during Safety Equipment survey. Would it be advisable to have these safety functions frequently tested?
Checking every renewal of Safety Equipment Certificate (2 years) is sufficient.
Yes, the quick closing devices shall be tested and maintained frequently to ensure proper function in case of fire in the engine room.
No, if the quick closing devices are closed the engines will stop.
Checking once a year is sufficient.
Which of the following actions will most effectively prevent fire in a cabin?
Request people to refrain from smoking.
Ensuring that all persons avoid smoking in bed.
Install fire detecting devices.
A pan on the galley stove containing oil catches fire, which of the following should NOT be used on this type of fire?
Cover pan with lid and switch of heat source.
Raise the alarm, close galley door and wait for the fire teams to arrive.
Cover pan with fire blanket and switch of heat source.
Use water extinguisher to put out the fire.