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The mandatory color of a hand flare is:
*A fault in the fire detection and fire alarm systems will be indicated:
By fully automatic separate test boards where any faulty condition is initiated by audible and visual signals
By audible and visual signals at the control panel, distinct from the fire signal
*How long does it take for a fixed low expansion foam fire-extinguishing system of an engine room to discharge a 15 cm thick layer of foam on the largest single area over which oil fuel is liable to spread?
you cannot find such a system in the engine room
What is the most common fixed fire fighting extinguishing system fitted in an engine room?
An halogenated hydrocarbon system
A pressure water-spraying system
A carbon dioxide (CO2) system
*Most frequent volumes for only one air bottle of a standard self-contained breathing apparatus are
As a fire fighter, what should you always consider when fighting a fire in a confined space?
The confined space can be considered to have one side only as heat always rises
The confined space has only five sides
The confined space always has six sides
The confined space has only four sides
On the galley stove, a pan containing oil catches fire, which of the following should NOT be used on this type of fire?
Cover the pan with a lid and switch off the heat source
Raise the alarm, close the galley doors and wait for the fire team to arrive
Cover the pan with a fire blanket and switch off the heat source
Use a water extinguisher to put out the fire
The display of a radiotelephone-installation shows the following selections: Transmitting mode: H3E Transmitting frequency: 2187,5 kHz The transmitting mode indicator is “flashing”. This can mean that:
You are ready to press the send buuton
The radiotelephone-alarm signal must be transmitted now
The transmitting mode is not compatible with the chosen frequency
The “H3E”mode is to be selected before transmitting on the 2187,5 kHz band
According to basic principles regarding fire protection the ship is to be divided in zones by structural and thermal boundaries. Which? (SOLAS II-2/2.2.1)
In main zones according to utilization (Accommodation, Machinery, Cargo)
Main Fire zones in accordance with the ship's fire-fighting system
A separate garbage logbook has to be kept onboard, which item(s) is not required to be filled in?
Type of material discharged
Give the meaning of the following symbol
Fire main with fire valves
Fuel lubricating oil valves
Section valves drenching system
*The breaking strength of the painter in a liferaft permitted to accommodate 6 persons is at least:
Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every lifeboat ?
one life-jacket for each person
sea-charts and navigating equipment
a sea-anchor fitted with a shock-resistant hawser
Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every lifeboat ?
one life-jacket for each person
sea-charts and navigating equipment
watertight receptacles containing 3l of fresh water for each person (may be partially replaced by a desalting apparatus)
Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every lifeboat ?
sea-charts and navigating equipment
four rocket parachute flares
one life-jacket for each person
What is the meaning of this symbol ?
How much water per person is provided in a liferaft not equipped with a desalting apparatus?
What is the meaning of this symbol ?
Which of the following detailed explanations should be mentioned in the Training Manual ?
The use of escape routes and other escape methods
The use of navigational equipment for survival crafts
The use of all survival equipment
The use of surface to air visual signals to be used by survivors
What is the ideal humidity in a working environment?
What would be the main effect on a refrigeration system of insufficient cooling water flow through the condenser?
Reduced delivery pressure
Increased delivery pressure
Increased icing up of the compressor suction line.
Which of the following is a chemical commonly added to cleaning substances used to clean galley areas?
What name is given to an appetizer, served before a meal, usually being small, attractive, savoury snacks, designed to stimulate the appetite?
The inert gas system shall be capable of delivering inert gas to the cargo tanks at a specified percentage in relation to the cargo discharge rate. What is that percentage?
Equal to the cargo discharge capacity.
At least 135% of the maximum discharge capacity.
At least 150% of the maximum discharge capacity.
At least 125% of the maximum discharge capacity.
On a RoRo vessel, which of the following is not required in the pre-stowage plan?
Checking communications equipment
The operation of gas-tight and watertight doors
Stowage and securing of specialised cargoes
The vessel is instructed to load alternate holds when chartered to carry a high density cargo. What reasons could be given by the master to refuse to do this?
The trim of the vessel will not be satisfactory.
The summer deadweight will not be achieved.
Cargo space cleaning after discharge will be excessive.
IMO do not recommend alternate loading of cargo holds with high density cargoes.
On a RoRo vessel, what is Safe Working Load (SWL) with regard to cargo lashings?
The maximum load that can safely be applied to lashings
The minimum load that can be applied to lashings
The ultimate stress of cargo lashings
The load beyond which lashings will fail
What should be the healthy continuity resistance of a 220V, 2.2kW heating element, when checked near to it's rated operating temperature?
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
Which of the following ship motions complements the natural springing tendency of Ro-Ro cargoes?
When is a vessel considered unseaworthy?
When cargo has been damaged due to heavy weather
When cargo has been damaged due to ingress of water
When due diligence has not been exercised to make it seaworthy
When it is not cargo worthy
Which of the following statements regarding a centrifugal pump is correct?
A centrifugal pump is always self priming.
Under normal operation the fluid being pumped discharges from the center of the impeller.
A centrifugal pump is always fitted in a vertical possition.
It is important that the rotation direction is correct to avoid dry running.
Is it required that the PA-system (Public Address) is connected to a back-up power sypply?
No, the crew will inform the passengers in case of any black out or power failure
Yes, only if the voyage is more than 12 hours
Yes, the public address system shall be connected to the emergency source of power
Two identical medium speed engines are connected through clutches and a reduction gearbox to a single controllable pitch propeller. It is noted during normal operation that the load sharing between the engines is uneven with one engine taking a greater proportion of the load as the total load increases even though they are equally loaded at low load. Select from the options given the most likely cause of this problem.
One of the engines is running faster than the other at high loads.
The fuel filters in the supply line for one of the engines are blocked
The governor droop settings are incorrectly set and are not matched.
The clutch on one engine is slipping.
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?
Who is responsible for the regular security inspections of the ship?
The Company Security Officer
The Classification Society.
The Ship Security Officer
The Port Facility Security Officer
What has a major adverse effect on the manoeuverability of a RoRo car carrier?
The vessel's block coeffecient
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 function of the "scrubber" in the inert gas system on an oil tanker?
To prevent backflow of dangerous vapours to the machinery space.
To blend the flue gas and air and achieve the desired concentration levels for tank inerting.
To wash and warm the flue gas.
To quench, cool and clean the flue gas.
What gives the condenser pressure in a 1 stage direct cooling plant?
It is the seawater temperature that gives the condenser pressure in a 1 stage direct cooling plant.
It is the cargo temperature in the cargo tank that gives the condenser pressure in a 1 stage direct cooling plant.
It is the seawater flow in the condenser that gives the condenser pressure in a 1 stage direct cooling plant.
It is the cargo vapour temperature that gives the condenser pressure in a 1 stage direct cooling plant.
What are the two parts of the magnetic compass error?
Permanent and induced magnetism
The latitude and longitude
How would you report a person lost overboard?
"A person has fallen overboard"
"We have lost a person overboard"
"We have lost a person overboard in position….."
The pumping and piping arrangement for a chemical tanker constructed after 1st January 2007 and carrying substances of categories "X", "Y" or "Z" must ensure that the maximum quantity of residues retained in a cargo tank and its associated piping must not exceed which of the following amounts?
What is characteristic of Cotton Seed Cake?
It is susceptible to tainting if stowed near odorous goods
It is unaffected by moisture
It does not require ventilation
Dunnage is not required for cargo stowage purposes
A large 2 stroke engine is normally controlled from the bridge during manoeuvring. In this type of automated control for the starting system what would normally cause the 'Engine Failed to Start' alarm to be activated and to lockout starting from the bridge?
A single failed start attempt.
Low start air pressure irrespective of the number of failed start attempts.
3 failed start attempts if the start air pressure had fallen to less than a set value.
On a General Cargo Vessel, 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 small angles of heel
These vary with the gross tonnage of the vessel
They vary with changes in displacement
They remain unaffected by changes in displacement
Where shall you be able to activate the ship security alert system on board ro-ro passenger ships?
Captain's- and Chief Officer's office
From the navigation bridge and in at least one other location
What is the name of this unit?
A hydrostatic release unit
An antistatic release unit
Which of the following cuts of beef is taken from the shoulder?
Over a period of a few hours of operation the main diesel engine speed gradually falls off. From the options given what is the most likely cause of this fault?
Injection valve opening pressure is too low.
Fouling of turbocharger intake filters.
Why is it important that all the system valves are closed after completing bilge or ballast pumping operations?
It isn't important how the valves are left after pumping operations are completed.
To make sure the valves do not seize in the open position.
To keep the pump housing full of fluid.
To avoid accidental intake of water into the engine room in case of valve or pipeline failure.
What should be the breaking stress of lashing belts used to secure light vehicles, on board a ro-ro vessel?
What name is given to the "energy" that a person "burns" during the day and which is replaced in the amount and type of food he eats?
Which of these items of container lashing equipment is prone to sudden failure?
Fully automatic twistlocks
Semi automatic twistlocks
Which alternative is correct for measuring current over the load L?
Which of the following is the correct English spelling?
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.
On a RoRo vessel, why is it necessary to maintain safety markings/luminous paint on pillars in ro-ro decks?
To comply with the company's standing instructions
Because it is a port state control requirement
To comply with the ship's Planned Maintenance Schedule
To prevent damage during cargo operations
Some engine manufacturers recommend that washing of the compressor side is not carried out. Is this due to;
The thermal shock exhibited by the vanes.
The nozzle ring becoming corroded.
Greasy sludge from the compressor sticking between the fins in the air coolers, necessitating extra cleaning of these.
Large volumes of water being carried over into the cylinders of the engine.
As per SOLAS requirement fast rescue boats shall be constructed in such a way that:
They are self righting or capable of being readily righted by its crew
They can be righted by 5 persons
On which is it compulsory with ODME in connection with the cargo system?
On tankers of 150 gross tonnage and above.
On tankers of 250 gross tonnage and above.
On all tankers irrespective of size.
On tankers of 500 gross tonnage and above.
When making a small repair to the furnace refractory lining it is common to make a patch using castable plastic refractory material. Which is the best method, from those given in the options, of securing the patch to the main refractory lining?
Drill holes in the main lining and fix some anchor bolts to cast the patch around.
Cut away the damaged area to form an undercut right around the edge and fill with the plastic refractory material.
Pin some wire mesh across the damaged area and cast the patch over it.
Make a smooth hollow in the damaged area and fill with the plastic refractory material.
What will immediately diminish the function of a dovetail fitting?
Signs of corrosion of the adjacent deck plating
Rust stains around the welded seam
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.
A consequence of operating a centrifugal pump with the discharge valve closed would be:
Carbon dioxide, CO2, can solidify and form dry ice at low temperatures. What is the solidifying temperature of CO2?
approximately minus 87.5 C
approximately minus 78.5 C
approximately minus 60.5 C
approximately minus 30.5 C
The pressure control of a vessel's domestic water system, which includes a hydrophore tank pressurised by air, is achieved by stop/start of the fresh water pumps using pressure switches. How should the system be prepared for first use to give correct operation of the pressure control?
Fill the hydrophore tank to approximately 75% full with water and then pressurise with air up to the pump cut out point.
Fill the hydrophore tank up with freshwater allowing it to compress the air already in the tank and then adjust the pump cut out to match the pressure in the tank when it is almost full.
Pressurise the hydrophore tank with air to approximately 50% of the pump cut out pressure and then allow the pump to fill the tank until it cuts out.
Fill the hydrophore tank completely with water and then pressurise with air up to the pump cut out point.
What is the recommended maximum salt intake per person per day?
2,300 milligrams (0.08 ounce).
635 milligrams (0.02 ounce)
4,600 milligrams (0.16 ounces)
When maintenance work is to be carried out on an electric motor driving a centrifugal water pump with automatic start, should you;
Ascertain from the senior watchkeeper if it is okay to start work, isolate the valves then commence work.
Set in local control, isolate the suction and delivery valves then commence work.
Isolate the suction and delivery valves then inform the electrician that you are starting work.
In conjunction with the senior watchkeeper and electrician, isolate valves, electrical supply, automatics and post 'Do not operate' signs before commencing work.
When testing boiler water, should the sample be:
At lowest possible temperature.
The main engine is running steady with an average exhaust gas temperature of approximately 350° C. What would be a typical alarml/slow down setting for the cylinder exhaust gas temperature deviation from the average?
From where on board can you find out the different types of protection equipment regarding where placed, how much, how many etc.?
When will the Longitudinal Bending Moments caused by the cargo distribution need to be taken into account on an oil tanker?
Only during loading and discharging cargo
During loading, discharging and on loaded passage
Only when on passage in heavy seas and when the vessel is pitching
What does the term "Dead Ship" mean?
"Dead Ship" means that the ship cannot make way through the water
"Dead Ship" means that the ship is aground
"Dead Ship" means that auxiliary machinery is not operational
"Dead Ship" means that the machinery and boilers are inoperational due to lack of electrical power
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.
When cleaning boiler burner nozzles that have just been in service the watch rating notices that the nozzle holes are partially blocked. Which of the methods given in the options is the preferred method to use in order to avoid damaging the nozzle holes?
Poke the holes clear with a welding rod which has been ground down to size.
Knock the nozzle repeatedly on the work bench to try and dislodge the blockage.
Use a standard drill bit in a hand drill to clear the blockage.
Use cleaning wires starting with a small gauge and gradually work up to the full size of the nozzle hole.
Special "additives" are sometimes blended with, or added to, chemical cargoes to prevent polymerisation, decomposition or oxydation while they are in the ship's tank on a long voyage. What general term is given to these additives?
What is the correct name of the part highlighted in the sketch?
You are on a tug and are towing an unmanned barge. You are restricted in your ability to manoeuvre. The total length of the tow is 219 metres. What daylight signals are required by the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea?
A diamond shape, where it can best be seen, on the tug only. Three shapes shall also be displayed, being three balls in a vertical line.
Three shapes shall be displayed on the tug, where they can best be seen, in a vertical line, the upper and lower being balls and the middle one a cylinder. The signal flag "T" shall also be flown on the tug. A diamond shall be displayed aft on the tow.
Three shapes shall be displayed forward on the tug, in a vertical line, the upper and lower being balls and the middle one a diamond.
A diamond shape, where it can best be seen shall be displayed on the tug and the tow. Three shapes shall also be displayed in a vertical line, the upper and lower being balls and the middle one a diamond. Diamond shape
Large slow speed diesel engines are usually of the crosshead type and have various arrangements to deliver lubricating oil directly to the crosshead bearings and guides to ensure adequate lubrication. Why are the crosshead bearings considered differently to the other bearing in this type of engine in respect of lubrication requirements?
The lubricating oil has further to travel to the crosshead bearing and so a separate arrangement is necessary
The crosshead bearing is more heavily loaded than other bearings in the engine so requires more oil to keep it cool.
The crosshead bearing is closer to the engine cylinder and therefore runs hotter.
The running surfaces oscillate relative to each other during operation rather than rotate and therefore full film hydrodynamic lubrication is not possible.
On a hold inspection of a Bulk Carrier it is noted that a number of transverse frame beam knees are slightly distorted; what is the significance of this?
The distorted areas should be painted
There are no concerns with this observation
This is an indication of excessive bending moment stress
This indicates the vessel is suffering racking stress and is potentially serious
During cargo or bunker operations, oil response equipment is to be:
Used elsewhere in the ship
Passenger ships shall either carry automatically self-righting liferafts or canopied reversible liferafts. What does it mean that a liferaft is automatically self-righting?
The liferaft will automatically turn back into an upright position when it is empty of people
One person can manage to turn the liferaft back into an upright position
The liferaft will automatically turn back into an upright position when it is fully loaded with people
It means the same as self-righting lifeboats
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.
Choose the resistance R from the list A to D which allows highest possible current without exceeding 5W power consumption.
The picture shows a common used 3,5 inches diskette type for storing data. What is the data storing capacity for such diskette?
Under normal conditions, the electric power for services supplied from the emergency switchboard is supplied from:
An emergency battery charger.
The main diesel generator or shaft generator.
A compressed air driven generator.
With full load on the main engine, the RPM for the turbocharger is too low. What may cause this?
The diffuser ring is damaged.
The lubricating oil pump is malfunctioning.
Exhaust temperatures on the main engine are too high.
Which of the below statements characterizes the most significant differences between a water-tube boiler and a fire-tube boiler during operation?
The firetube boiler has a much better capability to work at higher steam pressure.
The watertube boiler can tolerate a short period of time without any water, when the oilburner is still in action.
Water-tube boilers are more efficient and contains less water. They suffer from major damages when run dry during operation.
The firetube boiler does not need any non-return valves in the feedwater line circuit.
The Chloride level in a cooling water system should be:
In the range 3000-5000 RPM.