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The duty engineer of a UMS ship is approached by a member of the ship's staff, seeking permission to hang wet working clothes in the engine room to dry. Should he:
Allow the clothes to be hung over a rail provided there is no electrical equipment directly below
Allow the clothes to be hung over rail next to the warm F.O. service tanks
Allow the clothes to be hung over a rail anywhere
Not allow the clothes to be hung anywhere in the unmanned machinery spaces
Where would you find out which fire sections are enclosed by "A" or "B" class divisions on a ship?
On the general arrangement plan
All the mentioned alternatives
On the Ship's fire control plans
You have an important navigational or meteorological message to transmit. What call should proceed this message when made on the radio telephone?
Securite Securite (3 times)
By the term “Stand by” the operator of a coast-station means that one should:
Wait until the coast-station calls again
Switch back to the calling channel
Give the position of the ship
On board they want to send a telex message to the Apollogracht via Inmarsat. In the guides the following ID’s are found for the Apollogracht:24432000, 424432010, 424432020, 1300210, 36715. What ID should be chosen:
Cargo tanks with which of the following lining types can be used for the carriage of Propylene Oxide?
Steel or stainless steel.
What is full form of VRP (OPA-90)
Vessel Response Procurement
Vessel Reporting Procedures
The vessel is involved in a rescue operation for a Man Overboard and is to launch a lifeboat. What additional items would be very useful to take onboard the lifeboat to assist in the operation?
VHF or some means of communication
If messages are received which aren’t intended for own ship:
They must only be passed to the master
They must be forwarded to the company
They must be noted in the radio log book
They must not be used for any purpose
Which of the following requirements regarding life-buoys do NOT correspond to present regulations? (SOLAS III/7.1)
Not less than half the total number of lifebuoys shall be provided with self-igniting lights
All life-buoys shall be placed in holders with quick-release arrangement
at least one life-buoy on each side of the ship shall be fitted with a buoyant lifeline
At least one lifebouy shall be placed within the vicinity of the stern
The manually controlled inside lamp must be capable of working at minimum for a period of:
When mustered to an abandon ship drill, what is the first thing you do when entering the muster station?
Wait for the order to put on your life jacket
As per SOLAS regulations, the general emergency alarm system must be tested:
Your vessel has been in involved in a collision with an other vessel. As Master responsible for the ship and persons on board, what is the first step to take?
Organise someone to assess the extent of damage and the residual stability of the vessel.
Determine is there is any evidence of pollution.
Determine any injuries or deaths of persons on board
Communicate with the other ship.
Diodes are widely used in rectification, or the conversion of alternating current to direct current. The sinusoidal input voltage V(in) is applied to the circuit shown. Which of the output voltages is correct ?
A bulk carrier is loading to complete on summer draught of 10.00m when in salt water; the vessel is loading in river water; The dock water allowance is 80mm ; the maximum draught when loading is completed is??
What is the purpose of the deck water seal on the deck of an oil tanker?
To prevent the passage of petroleum gases back to the machinery spaces.
To automatically compensate for temporary fluctuations in inert gas pressure within the cargo spaces.
To provide a second washing cycle to inert gas.
To automatically adjust the inert gas flow.
You are close to the entrance to a port in thick fog. You hear the following signal. What does it mean?
That there is a vessel aground in the vicinity.
That there is a vessel at anchor in the vicinity. She is more than 100 metres in length.
That there is a vessel at anchor in the vicinity. She is less than 100 metres in length.
The continuity resistance of a 100m long X 25 sq. mm cable (rated at 100A) is to be checked. Which of the following results would you anticipate?
between 0.1 and 1.0 M ohm
between 0.1micro ohm and 1.0 micro ohm
The responsible person for maintaining budget on board normally is:
Is membrane tanks designed for carrying of ambient liquefied gases?
Yes if the vessel have cargo cooling plant
No, membrane tanks is normally designed for transport of fully refrigerated cargoes
Yes if the membrane tank is designed for high pressure
Yes if the membrane is more than 50mm thick
What is "spiked crude oil"?
A group of naturally occurring organic chemicals containing sulphur?
A crude oil where some gas is removed?
A crude oil blended with a liquefied gas or condensate?
What are the basic cargo stowage requirements for a small consignment of household cleaning products when loaded on a General Cargo Vessel?
Stow away from any other chemicals
Stow away from foodstuffs
Stow next to bagged grains
When discharging dirty ballast from an oil tanker at a high flow rate with main cargo pumps, the limiting factor on permitted overboard discharge is the instantaneous rate of discharge of oil. Which of the following formulae is used to calculate this rate?
Instantaneous rate of discharge (l/nm) = oil content (ppm) x flow rate (m3/h) / speed (knots) x 1,000
Instantaneous rate of discharge (l/nm) = oil content (ppm) x 1,000 / flow rate (l/h) x speed (knots)
Instantaneous rate of discharge (l/h) = oil content (ppm) x flow rate (l/h) / speed (knots) x 10,000
Instantaneous rate of discharge (ml/nm) = oil content (ml/nm) x flow rate (l/m) / speed (knots) x 100
What is often done prior to loading grain in cargo holds which are sweating?
Portable fans are used to dry the holds
Steelwork within the holds is covered with kraft paper
Steelwork within the hold is covered with plastic
Grain dust is blown into all parts of the hold via the grain elevator
What height of water above the inner bottom will activate the cargo hold high level alarm
What is "UNDER KEEL CLEARANCE", in the figure?
Under Keel Clearance is indicated by C, in the figure
Under Keel Clearance is indicated by A, in the figure
Under Keel Clearance is indicated by D, in the figure
Under Keel Clearance is indicated by B, in the figure
Which of these is not considered a method of ascertaining the watertight integrity of hatch covers?
You are alongside, loading several grades of chemicals, some with an explosion and flammability hazard. It is late evening. Whilst moving some equipment with the manifold crane, you accidently hit one of the deck flood-lights, smashing the glass cover and the light bulb inside. What will you do?
Replace the light bulb with one taken from another area. Temporarily tape back the pieces of the cover, making as good a seal as possible, without losing too much of the light. Inform the Duty Officer at the end of the watch.
Say nothing. Inform the Electrician in the morning.
Report the accident to the Duty Officer immediately. Switch off the power to the light concerned. Place an isolation notice over the switch to prevent anyone else operating the switch. Advise your relief at the end of the watch.
Go and find a portable light with a cable. Rig and secure it as close as possible to the damaged flood-light. Inform the Electrician when you next see him.
What is the main purpose of routine testing of cooling water?
To ensure that the proper residuals of treatment chemicals, as specified, are maintained at all times
To detect dissolved oxygen in the water
To measure the pH - value of the water
To detect presence of contaminants in the water
Which of the following detectors would you choose for measuring the torque of a steel shaft?
What measures should be taken in order to avoid flammable gases forming on top of coal cargoes on a Bulk Carrier?
Ventilation to be continuous?
Ventilation to be carried out as indicated in the IMO solid Bulk Cargo Code
Cargo to be ventilated by opening hatch covers at sea?
Cargo not to be ventilated?
What does the 1 Engineer want to have done?
He wants the feed water tank inspected
He wants the Fitter to Check the CO 2 equipment
He wants the feed water tank cleaned
He wants the heating coils inspected
At sea the fire detection system on the bridge activates and indicates smoke present in No 1 Hold of a General Cargo ship; what action should be taken?
Call Master , sound General Alarm, muster crew and prepare to investigate
Call Chief Officer to investigate initially
Assessment not required at this stage
Investigate by sending lookout to check space
What is the minimum value of the GM under the international Load Line Rules?
A piston rod retaining nut needs to be tightened during maintenance on the main engine. Which of the given methods should be used to ensure it does not come loose in service?
Tighten it 10% more than the manufacturer's recommendation using a torque wrench.
Tighten it to the manufacturer's recommendations using a torque wrench.
Tighten it as tight as possible using a spanner and extension pipe.
Tighten it as tight as possible using a flogging spanner and a hammer.
Fully pressurised ships are fitted with type "C" tanks. What is the normal design pressure?
Design pressure of about 12 barg
Design pressure of about 2 barg
Design pressure of about 15 barg
Design pressure of about 18 barg.
What do the letters "VOC" stand for when discussing types of oil cargo?
Volatile Organic Compound.
Volumetric Oil Calculation.
On a RoRo vessel, what should you do if it is clear a RoRo cargo unit's content is not have properly secured
have the crew secure the content once the unit is in position
load the unit and let the duty officer know
Reject the unit and do not allow it to be loaded
If a vessel’s Moment to Change Trim by one Centimeter (MCTC) is 196 in saltwater, what would be her MCTC is water of density 1.015 T/m3?
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
When conducting a risk assessment for a shipboard work activity, what are the two elements to be considered?
The chance of an incident re-occuring and the potential effects of an loss.
The available manpower and their experience in this type of work.
The potential severity of harm and the likelihood that harm will occur.
The time available to complete the task and the resources to hand.
After water-washing the turbocharger exhaust side it starts to vibrate even though it was operating normally prior to the washing procedure. What is the most likely cause of this problem?
The foundation bolts for the turbocharger are loose.
The rotor blades are damaged or the blades are not properly cleaned
Water drain for washing system is blocked allowing water to build up in the turbine casing.
The turbocharger bearings are worn out.
When washing a cargo hold of a bulk carrier prior to loading a cargo of steel products, why is the space washed down with salt water and then fresh water?
To maintain safe access by hold ladders
To assisting in drying the hold space
To prevent damage to paint coatings
To remove all traces of salt that would possibly contaminate the cargo if water drops onto the cargo
Before commencing loading an oil cargo, the cargo tanks are surveyed. How do we refer to any small amount of liquid, sludge and sediment found in the cargo tanks and assessed for the purposes of including in the calculation of cargo quantity loaded?
ROB (Remaining On Board).
OPB (Observed Preliminary Volume).
TSV (Total Surveyed Volume).
If conditions permit, which is the best way to board a liferaft which is floating close to the ship?
Wearing a lifejacket, jump into the water close to the raft and then swim to it
Jump onto the raft itself
Jump into the water close to the raft, without a lifejacket, as this will make it easier to swim and board the liferaft
Use a rope ladder close to the raft to climb down and board
What does the term liquefaction mean with respect to some heavy metal concentrate cargoes on a Bulk Carrier?
The cargo is very dry and will not reach a flow state
The cargo may suffer moisture migration and become semi-liquid near the top of the stow
The cargo may self-heat on voyage
The cargo pile will always be stable
What is the definition of "pour point"?
The lowest temperature at which petroleum oil will remain fluid.
The unrestricted fall of liquid into a tank.
The time it takes for tank contents to stop moving.
The highest temperature at which a petroleum oil will remain fluid.
The maximum current that a 15 Volt, 3 Watt Zenerdiode can handle without damage is
When securing a non-standardized portable tank what is a favourable securing angle that will prevent it from tipping in the fore and aft direction?
What should you keep in mind when releasing lashings?
Step aside when lashings are released
Release lashings with great care to reduce the risk of injury when tension is released
On a RoRo vessel, what should be done when cargoes that transmit stack loads are to be loaded onto the vessel's decks or hatch covers?
Weld additional steel plates to the deck and/or hatch covers where stack loads are transmitted
Load the cargo under-deck instead
Stow the cargo on timbers of sufficient thickness so as to distribute the stack load
In a heat exchanger where seawater is used to cool fresh water, the seawater pressure should be maintained lower than the freshwater pressure to:
Minimize the load on the seawater pump
Eliminate scaling problems on seawater side
Prevent contamination if leaks are developed
Conventional reefer vessels are usually designed with fine lines and large flared bows. Consequently, in adverse weather conditions, especially from forward of the beam, the navigating officers need to be mainly aware of which of the given options?
This type of vessel is prone to large hull deflections which may result in structural damage.
That the main engine governor may not be effective when the vessel pitches heavily.
That the bow is ideal for keeping the forward decks dry and clear of water.
That the vessel design means that high speeds can be maintained and the perishable cargo can be delivered in good condition.
A steam generating tube in a boiler is found to be badly sagged but not ruptured. Select, from the options given, the most suitable action to be followed in order to operate the boiler.
Plug both ends of the tube and drill a hole in the body of the tube.
As long as the tube is not ruptured the boiler can be operated normally.
Plug both ends of the tube.
Heat the tube up with a gas torch and return it to its original shape and position.
How should steel wire rod coils be stowed?
With their cores aligned athwartships
With their cores aligned vertically
With their cores aligned fore and aft
With their cores aligned alternately fore and aft and athwartships
What do you understand by: Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder?
Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder means: lower the gangway and rig the pilot ladder from the gangway
Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder means: lower the accommodation ladder and rig the pilot ladder right next to it
Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder means: lower the gangway
Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder means: lower the gangway and rig the pilot ladder forward of the accommodation
Which of the given statements is true in relation to the features and operation of a 4 stroke diesel engine ?
4 stroke engines are not required to have crankcase relief valves fitted.
The camshaft rotates with half the RPM of the crankshaft in a 4 stroke engine.
A 4 stroke engine always has scavenge ports near the bottom of the cylinder liner.
A 4 stroke engine has an ignition towards the end of every upward stroke of the piston.
What is the normal name of the waterproof suit shown in the picture?
The cargo containment system for some LNG carriers is in the form of spherical tanks. What is the IMO classification for this type of tank?
Spherical self-supporting, type "A” tanks.
Spherical non-self-supporting, type "C" tanks.
Spherical tanks with full secondary barrier.
Spherical self-supporting, type "B" tanks.
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.
During pre-entry checks of an enclosed space onboard a liquefied gas carrier it is necessary to check the condition of the atmosphere. If the gas detection equipment to be used for the checks included a catalytic type combustible gas indicator, an absorption type toxic gas detector and a paramagnetic type oxygen analyser, which would be the preferred order for the checks?
Oxygen content followed by hydrocarbon gas content and then toxic gas content.
Toxic gas content followed by hydrocarbon gas content and then oxygen content
Hydrocarbon gas content followed by oxygen content and then toxic gas content.
Hydrocarbon gas content followed by toxic gas content and then oxygen content.
Once a vessel has discharged a fruit cargo it is important to check that all cargo residues have been removed, particularly if the next cargo is to be a sensitive fruit cargo. From the options given, select the most important reason for this requirement.
The cargo residue is unsightly.
The cargo residue can produce large amounts of ethylene.
The cargo residue may become smelly.
The cargo residue may attract the attention of the loading surveyor.
What is the first thing you would check when taking over a boiler watch
During UMS rounds at night during a sea passage, and the duty engineer discovers the main engine lube oil pump starter "chattering" loudly. Should he:
Switch over to the other pump and inform the CE of the noise immediately.
Call the electrician and inform him of the noise.
Inform the duty officer on the bridge of the noise.
Switch over to the other pump and leave the starter until the next morning.
If you are looking for passengers who may be trapped or hiding, what is the best command to shout?
Go to mustering stations immediately.
Take warm clothes and lifejackets.
Is anyone here? Call out if you need my help.
In terms of electrical units, what is Hz the abbreviation for?
Frequency in Direct Current (DC)
Frequency in Cycles per second
What type of cargo shall always be secured?
The driver must ask the crew to secure the vehicle and its cargo
Tank lorries should always be secured.
Freight vehicles carrying dangerous goods and adjacent vehicles should always be secured.
No cargo or vehicles have to be secured if the weather conditions are favourable.
Which of the following options is the most likely cause of high exhaust gas temperatures in all cylinders of a diesel engine?
Water in the fuel supply.
Partial blockage in the exhaust gas system.
Worn or broken piston rings.
Faulty high pressure fuel pump on one of the cylinders.
The ship is to berth alongside a quay in calm conditions of no wind or current. The ship has a single fixed pitch right handed propeller. Which angle of approach would be considered the most favourable?
The decision should be left to the pilot who is in charge of the manoeuvre.
How can you avoid and/or reduce potential panic among passengers, if an emergency situation occurs?
Checking that all crew and passenger are present
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.
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.
This circuit shown is a logic gate with two 'high' input signals, A and B, and one output signal Q. Which type of logic function does the gate provide?
How many portions of fruit and vegetables are recommended as part of the daily intake for an adult?
In the diagram, which letter is pointing to the area of the ship known as the "STERN"?
The Stern area is indicated by A, in the figure
The Stern area is indicated by D, in the figure
The Stern area is indicated by C, in the figure
The Stern area is indicated by B, in the figure
To maintain good relationship among the crew on board a vessel, one must be:
Polite and diplomatic while talking to crew members
Strict and authoritative while giving orders
Understanding, Co-operative, and have respect from both sides
During UMS rounds, a duty engineer notices that the fuel oil overflow observation glass is full of oil. Should he:
Stop all F.O. transfers immediately, and inform the CE.
None of the listed alternatives.
Make a sounding of the F.O. overflow tank and decide if there is enough capacity to leave it until the following morning.
Call a motorman and have him sound the FO overflow tank periodically during the night.
A conventional reefer vessel, on passage to the loading port, should pre-cool the cargo spaces intended for shipment of the refrigerated products. Select from the options given, the one which best completes the following statement. "In general, pre-cooling should commence….
…six hours before arrival at the loading port."
…at anytime prior to arrival as long as the delivery air is at the required carriage temperature."
…on arrival at the loading port to demonstrate that the fans can deliver refrigerated cold air to the cargo spaces."
…about 48 hours before arrival with the temperatures in the cargo spaces stable for the last 24 hours."
Which oxygen content shall we measure before entering a tank or space after venting?
The oxygen content shall be measured to 10,8% by volume
The oxygen content shall be measured to minimum 19% by volume
The oxygen content shall be measured to 21% by volume
We don’t need to measure the oxygen content
These circuits are all active filters. Which of the circuits is a high-pass filter?
What ingredient, made from durum wheat, is commonly used as an alternative to rice with north-African dishes?
What information is required on passengers prior to departure?
All persons on board shall be counted and details of persons who have declared a need for special care or assistance in emergency situations shall be recorded and communicated to the Master
The safety officer shall count the number of passengers
Details and number of persons who have declared a need for special care or assistance in emergency situations shall be recorded and communicated to the Master
It is sufficient to count the number of passengers prior to departure
What advantages does the radar have over the eye?
Subject to night adaptation
Poor at assessing distance
Degradation through glare
Why are accommodation spaces separated from the remainder of the ship by thermal and structural boundaries?
To increase effectiveness of the air-conditioning in the accommodation
To provide means of escape for the passenger and crew
So that passengers can stay in the accommodation in case of fire in the engine room
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
The cargo tanks of liquefied gas carriers are usually insulated. Why is it necessary to insulate these tanks?
To protect the cargo tank from collision damage.
To minimise heat transfer to the cargo and to avoid excessively low hull temperatures.
To prevent static electricity build up in the cargo tanks.
To reduce the volume of the hold space.
What does the image indicate?
The image indicates a passenger ship coming alongside
The image indicates a passenger ship moored port side alongside
The image indicates a passenger ship moored starboard side alongside
The image indicates a passenger ship letting go her mooring lines
Passenger ships have a normal requirement of 1 lifejacket per person + 10% for children. In addition to this, how many lifejackets have to be stowed in conspicuous places on deck or at the muster stations?
What would be considered to be the normal service life for rolling contact bearings fitted to a large turbocharger for a diesel engine?
On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term "BUOY LINE" are given. Which one is the correct one?
Buoy line is given by B on the figure
Buoy line is given by D on the figure
Buoy line is given by C on the figure
Buoy line is given by A on the figure
The engine room is equipped with regular fire hoses and nozzles. What is important to observe when using water as an extinguisant in the engine room?
To reduce the negative effect of water in an engine room, the spraying function to be used.The spray function will also give the personnel operating the fire hose good shelter against heat.
All the mentioned alternatives.
Water has a clear limitation in fighting an oil fire.
Water may short circuit electrical installation and may be a threat to the personnel operating the firehose as well as to electrical equipment itself.