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Which one of the listed requirements regarding the stowage of a survival craft corresponds to present SOLAS regulations? Each survival craft shall *be stowed:
On the starboard side of the ship
In a state of readiness so that two crew-members can prepare for embarkation and launching in less than 15 minutes
In a secure and sheltered position and protected from damage by fire or explosion
Wherever space is available
How many rocket parachute flares are carried in each lifeboat?
*Which code regulates the transportation of dangerous goods by sea ?
What is the gas releasing device allowed for a CO2 fixed fire-extinguishing installation?
A manually operated release system only
An automatic release system activated by the ship's fire alarm
An automatic release system incorporating alarm system for manned compartments
An automatic release system activated by fire detectors
What type of nozzles for fire hoses can be provided aboard ships?
Spray type only, incorporating a shutoff
Jet type only, incorporating a shutoff
Dual purpose (jet/spray) type incorporating a shutoff
All of the above types can be provided
*In addition to personal equipment a complete set of fireman's outfit also comprises a breathing apparatus and a fireproof lifeline. How many complete sets of fireman's outfit is to be carried by all ships?
At least three sets or more depending on the type and the size of the vessel
At least four sets or more depending on the type and the size of the vessel
Two sets or more depending on the type and the size of the vessel
At least one set or more depending on the type and the size of the vessel
Which of the following items SHALL be included in a fire drill?
checking the operation of fixed fire-extinguishing equipment
reporting to stations and preparing for the duties described in the muster list
operating one of the fixed fire-extinguishing equipment
checking capability of persons to prevent panic
Instructions for "Preparation for welding or hot work in cargo tanks" is laid down by the Norwegian Maritime Directorate. Which of the following requirements regarding welding or hot work corresponds to these instructions?
In ships for which inert gas system is not required, separate cleaning procedures may be used for non-adjacent tanks.
Tanks adjacent to the tank where work is to be carried out shall be cleaned and free of gas.
The pipe systems shall be cleaned after tanks are cleaned and gas levels measured.
In ships for which inert gas system is not required, all non-adjacent cargo tanks shall be washed with water.
Instructions for "Preparation for welding or hot work in cargo tanks" is laid down by the Norwegian Maritime Directorate. During ongoing inspection on work in cargo tanks, the gas concentration shall be measured:
At two levels for three places in the tank.
At three levels at one point close to the working area.
At one level for at least two places in the tank.
At three levels for at least two places in the tank.
In case of a fire on the line in an oxyacetylene-line gas-welding equipment, what action should be taken?
Close the valves on both bottles, first the acetylene and then the oxygen bottle
Close the valve(s) on the acetylene bottle only
Close the valve(s) on the oxygen bottle only
Do not close any valve and attack the fire, preferably with powder
When an HF band a DSC distress alert is received, you have to listen to:
8414.5 kHz (DSC distress frequency in 8 MHz)
the radio-telex distress frequency in the band in which the DSC distress alert was received
the radiotelephony distress fequency in the band in which the DSC distress alert was received
A polarisation of a radio wave is determined by:
In discussing the properties of chemical cargoes, what is the "Odor Threshold" of a product?
The smallest concentration, expressed in parts per million by volume in air, that can be detected by smell by most people.
The maximum concentration of a vapour that can be tolerated without permanent damage to the nasalmembranes.
The temperature at which the vapour pressure a substance is greater than the prevailing atmospheric pressure and vapour is then released into the environment.
The average concentration of a substance to which a worker may be repeatedly exposed for a normal 8 hour working day, 40 days a week, without adverse health effects.
The terminal indicates to you that they are going to use a booster pump to assist the discharging operation. You start the discharge, and in a few minutes the pressure drops sharply. This could be a result of the :
booster pump being lined up in the wrong direction
booster pump failing to start
booster pump coming on the line and discharging properly
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
How frequent should reports from protection and environmental work be send to shore based management?
Not mandatory to send reports.
A severe blow to or a heavy fall on the upper part of the abdomen (solar plexus) can upset the regularity of breathing. What is the symptoms and signs?
The casualty may start sweating profusely and develops a fever.
Difficulty in breathing in and the casualty may be unable to speak.
The casualty feel very hungry.
The casualty is speaking in a very load manner.
There are three levels of burning, namely:*Superficial *Intermediate*Deep burns (also called full-thickness burns) A large burn will almost certainly contain areas of all three grades. How many per cent of the body may be burned before the danger of lifethreatning shock occurs?
Who is responsible for testing and cerfication of all cargo hoses.
What is the result of a "high metacentric height"?
The vessel will roll violently?
The vessel will roll slowly or be unstable?
The vessel will have a great bending moment?
The vessel-s tweendeck heights is too high?
Give the meaning of the following symbol
Portable fire extinguisher
In the situation shown, the bow of your ship is pushed away from the bank. How can you handle this?
Give hard port rudder to get the ship back in the middle of the channel
Give starboard rudder in order to balance the force of the bank effect and rudder effect
Put your engine full astern to stop your ship
Do nothing as the ship will handle itself
What would be the stopping distance of a VLCC when proceeding at 8 knots in deep water and the engines are put 'Full Astern'?
Varies, but can be determined from trial data
Give the meaning of this symbol:
lifebuoy with light and smoke
lifebuoy with light and water dye marker
lifebuoy with light and hand flare
lifebuoy with line and hand flare
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
location of embarkation ladder
lower embarkation ladder to water
the minimum number of lifebuoys required on a cargo ship depends on:
the number of persons on board
the sea area in which the ship is allowed to sail.
Poster or signs shall be provided on or in the vicinity of survival crafts and their launching controls. Which one of the following requirements has to be included according to present SOLAS regulations?
Give relevant instructions and warnings.
Give an overview of location of all lifesaving appliances.
Give information on survival craft capacity.
Give information on survival craft speed and seaworthiness.
Which one of the listed requirements regarding the stowage of a survival craft do not correspond with present regulation? (SOLAS III/13.1) Each survival craft shall be stowed:
in a secure and sheltered position and protected from damage by fire or explosion
so that neither craft nor stowage arrangement interfere with the general operation of the ship
in a state of continuos readiness so that two crewmembers can prepare for embarkation and launching in less than 5 minutes
as near the water surface as is safe and practicable
Which one of the listed requirements regarding the stowage of rescue boats corresponds to present SOLAS regulations. Rescue boats shall be stowed:
In a state of readiness for launching in not more than two minutes.
So neither the rescue boat nor its launching arrangements will interfere with any survival craft at any other launching station.
Attached to launching appliances.
Wherever space is available.
The manually controlled inside lamp must be capable of working at minimum for a period of:
What colour flare is used to signal a safe landing place for small boats ?
The Master is responsible that all crew participate in monthly emergency drills. If 25% of the crew -or more- has not participated in such drill during the last month, what is the time limit to conduct such a drill after the vessel has left a port?
Which type of compressors is used as cargo compressors onboard gas carriers?
Piston, screw and centrifugal type compressors.
Oil free piston compressors.
Three stage piston compressors.
Three stage screw compressors.
On some trades fruit cargoes may be subjected to 'in-transit cold treatment' also known as cold treatment. From the options given which is the main purpose of this cold treatment?
To maintain a specified minimum temperature for a prescribed time period to kill off any fruit fly which may be present when loading the cargo.
To maintain the temperature of the fruit within very tight tolerances.
To ensure that the fruit is carried as cold as possible without damaging the fruit.
To achieve uniform quality of the fruit at discharge.
What is the correct name of the part highlighted in the sketch?
You have been assigned to enter a hold and check the general cargo stowed in it, as part of an on-passage monitoring procedure. What must be in place before you can do that?
Written instructions from the Chief Officer on what to check in the hold.
A list of the items stowed in the applicable hold, extracted from the Cargo manifest, must be available for reference during the check.
The necessary permits, based on valid atmospheric and other applicable tests.
Emergency equipment at the after end of the maindeck.
Signals are often used by aircraft engaged in search and rescue operations to direct ships towards a casualty. This aircraft flies across your stern, rocking his wings. What is the meaning of the signal?
The aircraft is telling me he does not understand my last message.
The assistance of your vessel is no longer required.
This is part of a sequence of manoeuvres by which the aircraft will indicate a direction for my vessel to proceed in.
The aircraft is telling me he is preparing to drop supplies or personnel in the water.
How is the cargo tank pressure controlled when loading an LNG carrier?
By varying the amount of boil-off to the boiler.
By using a vapour return to shore system and controlling the loading rate.
By opening the tank vents to atmosphere.
By adjusting the relief valve settings to the required tank pressure.
A bulk cargo is loaded and the cargo stow has been left with an excessive peak height; what could be the result of this situation?
Excessive stresses on transverse bulkheads
Excessive stresses on tank top
Under international regulations where should draught observations be recorded?
This circuit consists of two resistances, R1 = 6 ohm and R2 = 12 ohm , connected in series. Calculate the equivalent resistance R(S) .
In the event of a severe scavenge fire, which of the following is most likely to be seriously damaged?
Piston rod and stuffing box.
During inspection of a cylinder of a large slow speed diesel engine it is noted that there are hard deposits around the upper part of the piston crown above the top ring groove and also some evidence of scuffing on the liner wall. From the options given select the one which is the most likely cause of this problem.
The piston cooling is inadequate causing overheating.
The fuel oil being used has too high a sulphur and ash content.
Insufficient cylinder oil is being supplied.
Cylinder oil with TBN to great for fuel grade is being used.
Wich type of compressors are used as cargo compressor onboard liquified gas carriers?
One, two and three stage piston compressors.
Piston, screw and centrifugal type compressors.
One, two and three stage screw compressors.
Oil free screw and piston compressors.
What is the meaning of the abbreviation "SWL" as stamped on lifting gear around the ship?
Which IMO convention takes care of the human safety at sea?
It is the MARPOL that takes care of the human safety at sea.
There are not any conventions that take care of the human safety at sea.
It is the STCW that takes care of the human safety at sea.
It is the BCH Code that takes care of the human safety at sea.
A centrifugal pump gland has been repacked following overhaul of the pump. Which of the procedures given in the options is the correct method to ensure the pump shaft does not overheat when the pump is operating?
Tighten the gland to half way travel of the gland follower.
Tighten the gland follower as much as possible and then slacken it back again by one turn of the gland nuts.
Gradually tighten the gland follower with the pump running until leakage at the gland stops.
Gradually tighten the gland follower with the pump running until the leakage is just a small steady flow.
What should the Fitter be asked to do?
The Fitter should be asked to stack empty oil drums on the forecastle
The Fitter should be asked to dispose of empty oil drums overboard
The Fitter should be asked to drain hydraulic oil into the sea
The Fitter should be asked to check the level of hydraulic oil in the header tank
What is the main fire fighting medium for tank deck on gas and chemical carriers?
There is not any main medium for tank deck fire fighting on gas and chemical carriers
Foam is the main medium for tank deck fire fighting on gas and chemical carriers
Freshwater is the main medium for tank deck fire fighting on gas and chemical carriers
Chemical powder is the main medium for tank deck fire fighting on gas and chemical carriers
Which publication, other than SOLAS, contains information regarding the personal safety equipment that must be carried onboard liquefied gas carriers?
The deaerating heater is used on
Only low-pressure boilers
The closed-type feed-water system
The open-type feed-water system
On a Container vessel, when will a lashing plate crack or buckle?
When lashings lead vertically from the plate
When the lashings and plate are in the same plane
When the lashings and plate are not in the same plane
When more than one lashing is attached to a plate
What is the purpose of fixed stacking cones?
To prevent the horizontal movement of 20’containers at tank top level
To prevent the horizontal movement of 40’containers at tank top level
To lock 20’containers in 40’ cell guides
To prevent movement of 20’and 40’ containers at deck level
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.
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.
Which of these conventions is The International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code a part of?
The Anti Terrorist International Agreement
ISGOTT draws attention to the risk of electrostatic potential in a mist produced by using oil and water mixture in Crude Oil Washing operations. How does the Guide recommend this is avoided?
If a slop tank is to be used to supply oil to drive a Crude Oil Washing operation in a cargo tank, then that slop tank must not have contained slops with a water content of more than 2%.
As washing begins, any water observed in the stream should be diverted to a slop tank, before Crude Oil Washing af any cargo compartment is commenced.
Crude Oil Washing, where the oil source is stored in a slop tank or other tank that has previously contained slops, should be avoided.
Before washing begins, any tank that is to be used as a source of oil for Crude Oil Washing should be partly discharged to remove any water that has settled out during the voyage. The discharge of a layer of at least 1 metreis necessary for this purpose.
IMO publishes the IGC Code relating to LPG and other liquefied gas carriers. What does the IGC code primarily deal with?
Specifically, how gas carriers for hydrocarbon gases are designed
Specifically, the safety of personnel sailing on gas carriers.
How all liquefied gas carriers are constructed and equipped.
The most efficient way to operate any gas carrier.
Many fruit cargoes are carried refrigerated and also under controlled atmosphere (CA) conditions. A situation develops where there is a problem with the main reefer plant that will take several hours to repair but the CA system is still operation. Which of the statements given in the options is the most accurate in these circumstances?
The CA plant could be used to increase the levels of nitrogen in the cargo spaces which will be sufficient to preserve the fruit.
The CA plant could be used to increase the levels of carbon dioxide in the cargo space which will be sufficient to preserve the fruit.
The CA plant will take care of the cargo without the refrigeration plant and therefore there is no further action required and no need for concern.
The CA plant is only an adjunct for the refrigeration plant and therefore there should be concern about the condition of the cargo.
When unloading a generator, it is necessary to gradually decrease the load in order to avoid:
Undue overload on the switchboard.
Which of these actions should crew take if a suspicious object that may be a bomb is located during a search?
Cover the suspicious object with a box or blanket.
Place the object in a desk drawer or file cabinet.
Throw the object overboard.
Confirm with their search partner that the object found is suspicious.
Which of the following pump types could be damaged if the discharge valve is closed before the motor is stopped?
What is the advantage of a large ship?
The advantage of a large ship is that it contributes to safe transportation of goods
The advantage of a large ship is that it can cope with most emergency situations
The advantage of a large ship is that it can easily be manoeuvred
The advantage of a large ship is that it is economical to operate
A bulk coal cargo is to be loaded and the moisture content is declared as 19 ; the transportable moisture limit of the cargo is declared as 15, what should the Master do?
Load the cargo as the moisture limits are within acceptable limits
Refuse to load the cargo unless the vessel is specially designed for the carriage of cargo which may liquefy
Load cargo and ventilate on passage to remove water
If you alter the field excitation voltage (or field current) of one alternator operating in parallel, this will cause change in that alternators:
None of the mentioned alternatives
During start up of a steam plant it is necessary to warm through the steam range prior to use. How should this warming through be carried out?
Open the bypass/warming through valve and then fully open the main stop valve over a period of two minutes to ensure the warming through is completed as quickly as possible.
Using the bypass/warming through line for the main stop valve and with all line drains open to ensure all condensate is removed.
With the line drains closed to avoid losing too much high quality water.
Crack open the main stop valve and keep the drains open.
What is the meaning of "Make Fast"?
Make Fast means to secure a rope
Make Fast means to avoid all meals
Make Fast means to coil a rope
Make Fast means to act very quickly
What can be the punishment for a shipmaster of a Norwegian ship if he without sufficient cause refuses to receive onboard persons for whom Norwegian authorities must provide transportation?
He shall be liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months.
He shall be liable to fines or imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months.
He shall be liable to fines or imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months.
He shall be liable to fines.
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 and be aware of Snap-back Zone
Use of proper Personal Protective Equipment
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
Eavesdropping and phone taps are examples of which threat to information security?
Which of these will not physically damage a bulk carriers’ plating, frames and brackets?
The coil of a 12V, 120mA dc relay must be connected across a 24V supply. What action should be taken?
Install a 100 ohm resistor in series with the coil
Install a 100 k ohm resistor in parallel with the coil
Install a 100 k ohm resistor in series with the coil
Install a 100 ohm resistor in parallel with the coil
What is the purpose of the discharge booster pump?
To increase the manifold pressure.
To maintain the cargo temperature.
To compensate for friction losses in the discharge line.
What is understood by the term, "The Lee Side"?
Lee Side is the Port side of the vessel
Lee Side is the side that faces the wind
Lee Side is the side that faces away from the wind
Lee Side is the Starboard side of the vessel
Transportation of oil at sea can be divided in two groups, which?
Crude oil and refined products.
Crude oil and black oils.
Crude oil and lubricating oil.
Which electronic component or system of components is this graphical symbol illustrating:
3-phase sine-wave generator
Transformer with ferromagnetic core
What is the best method for ensuring that the cylinder powers of a high speed diesel engine, fitted with a monoblock multi-cylinder fuel pump, are correctly balanced?
Measure the maximum pressure of each cylinder to check that they are equal.
Take a set of indicator cards using a mechanical indicator and calculate the cylinder powers.
Check the exhaust temperatures on each cylinder to see if they are equal.
Have the fuel pump phased and calibrated in a test workshop.
In most colour coding systems for kitchen knives, what colour is used only for knives used in the preparation of raw fish?
U-tube manometers are often used to measure differential pressure. Which of the listed pressures is U-tube manometers mostly used for?
High differential pressures
Low differential pressures
What is the normal slow down/shutdown temperature for the jacket cooling water outlet from a diesel engine cylinder?
Chemical tankers of 20,000 tonnes DWT or above, with a keel laid on or after 1st July 1986, when carrying flammable products with a flashpoint not exceeding 60 degrees Celsius, such as those listed in chapters 17 and 18 of the International Bulk Chemical Code, are exempt from the requirement to be fitted with and use an inert gas plant provided certain conditions are met. Which of the following is a summary of those conditions?
The cargo tank does not exceed 1250 cubic metres capacity / each tank washing machine nozzle does not exceed 12.5 cubic metres per hour delivery rate / the total wash water input to the tank from all tank washing machines does not exceed 90 cubic metres per hour.
The cargo tank does not exceed 3000 cubic metres capacity / each tank washing machine nozzle does not exceed 17.5 cubic metres per hour delivery rate / the total wash water input to the tank from all tank washing machines does not exceed 110 cubic metres per hour.
The cargo tank is greater than 3000 cubic metres capacity / each tank washing machine nozzle is capable of delivering a minimum of 17.5 cubic metres per hour / the total wash water input to the tank from all tank washing machines must be at least 110 cubic metres per hour.
The cargo tank is greater than 1250 cubic metres capacity / the number of tank washing machines in use at any one time must be such that no more than 17.5 cubic metres per hour is delivered / the minimum quantity of wash water delivered in the washing operation must be greater than 110 cubic metres.
Port State Control Officers are authorised to:
Detain ships that are not meeting the requirements for a minimum of 30 days
Regularly inspect ships known to meet the requirement
Inspect and detain ship that are not meeting the requirements until they are able to demonstrate compliance with the regulations
Sign oil record book entries
The wooden hatch gratings (Warkhaus boards) use on the deck of some conventional reefer vessels can become badly damaged during cargo operations, particularly when forklift trucks are being used. Which one of the actions given in the options is the most appropriate to take when considering repairs to these gratings?
Cut a new board into small pieces to repair as many damaged boards as possible.
Use heavy plywood or strong timber to make the repairs.
Use a whole new board whenever possible to achieve the greatest strength.
Use boards that have been previously removed and repaired.
When adjusting the valve clearance between rocker arm and pushrod, the cams on the camshaft for each cylinder shall be:
Why must we never use grinding paste on the seating or on the gliding surface of a needle?
The grinding paste is too rough
The grinding paste will cause a too smooth movement the needle and then damage the seating
Any remaining grinding paste will corrode on the metal surface and after some time the needle will be damaged
The grinding paste is too expencive
What is the main difference between a stuffing box gland and a mechanical seal on a centrifugal pump?
If packing fails the pump can be kept running by tightening the glands, but if a mechanical seal fails it must be renewed to stop the leakage
Packed stuffing box glands must be cooled by liquid, but mechanical seals do not require any cooling
Packed stuffing box glands are subject to wear but mechanical seals are not
The sealing surface of a mechanical seal is usually parallel to the shaft, but sealing surface of a packed gland is perpendicular to the shaft
What is the recommended back pressure for a lub oil separator
It depends on the installation
The fuel oil separator (ALCAP) bowl discharge is not working properly
Opening water function missing.
Water outlet valve is not closing properly.
Back pressure in oil outlet too high.
What is the meaning of the term "valve clearance"?
The clearance between valve spindle disc and seat.
The clearance between the rocker arm and camshaft pushrod.
The clearance between the rocker arm and valve pushrod.
The clearance between the rocker arm and valve pushrod in either warm or cold state.
What would be the most probable cause of too high exhaust gas temperatures in all the cylinders?
The chain is slack, dirty turbocharger or glogged turbocharger filter.
Air in the fuel oil system.
Water in the fuel oil system.
The valve clearances are too small.