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Tank top in engine room has a high quantity of oil residues floating around. When discovered, what action should be taken?
Open the overboard valve and start the bilge pump.
Notify Ch.Eng., find cause of leakage, remedy the leakage and then immediately start cleaning of the tank top.
Apply foam to the tank top to minimise the risk of fire.
*Could a lift be considered as an escape route from the engine room ?
Yes, if it is constructed with class A materials
It depends on the distance of the escape route
In a smoke filled alleyway, where will the cleanest air be found, and how should you proceed out?
Near to the lower part, therefore sit down and wait for the rescue party
Near to the deck, crawl out keeping your face as near to the deck as possible
It will be the same in all the parts, therefore you should just leave as quickly as possible
Near to the upper part, stand as tall as possible and walk out
Which of the following items shall be included in each fire drill?
Checking the operation of watertight doors, fire doors, fire dampers and relevant communication equipment
Checking closure mechanism for all air ventilators and other openings to accommodation, engine rooms and cargo spaces
Checking the operation of fire doors
Which one of the listed requirements regarding abandon ship and fire drills do not correspond to present regulations?
Each member of the crew shall participate in at least one abandon ship drill and one fire drill every month
A training manual shall be provided in each crew messroom and recreation room or in each crew cabin
On all short international voyages, muster of passengers shall take place as soon as possible after departure
On all international voyages, except short voyages, muster of passengers shall take place within 24 hours after embarkation
A DSC ‘distress alert’ message received contains the information: “GROUNDING”.This means that :
For a good connection aerial transmitting has to be earthed
For a good connection transmitting receiving has to be earthed
By a vessel in distress a SART is used. This SART is seen on the screen of a:
“RECEIVED MAYDAY” is used in a:
Supplementary receipt on a distress alert
When received a weather report
Receipt of a distress alert
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
How long must an Oil Record Book, documenting oil cargo operations, be retained on board after the last entry has been made?
It may be disposed of, or landed at the next port, following completion.
It is important that a compress is done correctly. One of the alternative signs , after completed compress bandage, shows that the bandage may be to tight. Which one?
Swelling above the bandage.
Blue colour of the skin above the bandage.
Heartbeat increase and a dizzy feeling.
Swelling below the bandage and heavy pain.
What is definition on clean water?
Water with less than 15 ppm vitiation of oil
There isn’t any definition on clean water
Water with less than 45 ppm vitiation of oil
Water with less than 1 % vitiation of oil
According to the IMDG code which class of materials can have an extra number on the label to indicate its incompatibility with another material of its class?
Where shall shoreside fire-fighting personnel find necessary information to control a fire on board a cargo ship in an emergency situation?
Through the nearest Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre, who will get them from the ship's owner
In the fire control plans or booklet that must be posted in a prominently marked localisation on the navigating bridge
The captain of the ship is the only person that may give such information
In the fire control plans or booklet that must be stored in a watertight prominently marked container outside the deck house
Your vessel is to turn in a narrow canal by use of one tug (turn to port with the bow). In which position and how would you use the tug? (Vessels engine will also be used).
Make the tug fast aft for pulling
Make the tug fast on port shoulder to pull
Make the tug fast in centre bow fairlead for pulling
Make the tug fast on starboard shoulder to push
If you are required to splice an eye on a mooring wire (using the recommended 5 full tucks and 2 half tucks) the effective breaking strength of the wire will now be affected by the splice, and you would expect:
A reduction in strength of 30 % to 40 %.
A reduction in strength of 1% to 5%.
A reduction in strength of 10 % to 15 %.
No reduction in strength.
You are on a power-driven vessel underway in open water. This vessel is sighted on the port bow on a steady bearing. What kind of vessel is it and what will your action be?
This is a sailing vessel not making way through the water. There is no risk of collision and I will maintain my course and speed.
This is a vessel engaged in fishing. It is my responsibility to keep clear under rule 18 and I will alter course to starboard, sounding one short blast.
This is a sailing vessel underway. I am the stand-on vessel and will maintain my course and speed under rule 17.
This is a sailing vessel underway, seen head-on. It is my responsibility to keep clear under rule 18 and I will take appropriate avoiding action.
You are about to pass another ship in a close situation. What can happen in this situation?
Due to suction, the two ships will be sucked together
The two ships will be pushed towards the banks
The bow of your ship will be sucked towards the stern of the other ship
Your ship will not be affected in this situation
You are in confined waters. Is there any danger in the situation sketched below if you should lose engine power?
She will sheer slowly to port
She will drift to port, but rather slowly as you are loaded
Your ship will sheer to starboard rather quickly with the possible consequence of grounding
Your ship will lose headway, but there should be no immediate danger
*Which of the following fittings shall be provided to all lifeboats:
a tiller permanently linked to the rudder or removable if the lifeboat has a remote steering mechanism
permanent boarding arrangements on both sides to enable persons in the water to board the lifeboat
an electric power starting system for the propulsion engine with one rechargeable energy source
a remotely operated steering arrangement
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 one of the listed radio distress frequencies is reserved for survival crafts?
*Give the meaning of the following symbol
Lifeboat with waterproof canopy
Rescue boat with waterproof canopy
Give the meaning of the following symbol
Survival craft portable radio
Survival craft distress pyrotechnic signals
Which of the following detailed explanations should be mentioned in the Training Manual ?
The use of navigational equipment for survival crafts
The use of surface to air visual signals to be used by survivors
The use of escape routes and other escape methods
The use of helicopter rescue gear
The muster list shall show the duties assigned to the different members of the crew. Which of the given duties do not necessarily have to be included in the muster list?
Manning of fire parties assigned to deal with fires
Preparation and launching of survival crafts
The fire control draft on board is called the safety plan and shall be posted onboard. In port, a copy of this plan shall in addition be available from somewhere else. Where must this copy be available?
In the engine control room.
Handed over to the surveyors.
You are in open water and clear conditions. You are approaching the pilot station when you hear this signal from a vessel ahead of you. What does it signify?
That the vessel is starting his engine and resuming his passage.
That the vessel is operating astern propulsion.
That the vessel is picking up his pilot.
That the vessel is altering his course to starboard.
What are some of the most important tasks to carry out on a bulk carrier, before commencing hatch cleaning operations?
Hatch covers to be opened and cranes ready
Sufficient manpower available and ER informed
Risk Assessment, Permit to work /enter and tool-box talk
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.
When the temperature of lubricating oil is lowered, an increase will occur in the:
Concentration of contaminants.
What are the more likely causes of damage to the cargo holds internal structure on a General Cargo vessel?
Damage may be caused by fork lift truck operations and loading/discharge of heavy cargo
Water entering hold in bad weather
Leakage of small amounts of cargo from drums
Lightweight cargo being loaded on top of heavy cargo units
When discussing oil tanker design, what do the letters "VLCC" stand for?
Variable Level Cargo Container
Virtual Loss (of) Cargo Capacity
Very Large Combination Carrier
On a RoRo vessel, what is the Maximum Securing Load of reusable use wire ropes?
30% of the breaking strength
40% of the breaking strength
25% of the breaking strength
On a RoRo vessel, what must be considered when planning the loading of ro-ro cargoes on ramps?
SWL and loading limit of the ramp and Minimum clearances for the operation of ramp doors
The extent of lashings due to the ramp slope
The type of pump used for delivering the oily-water mixture to an oily-water separator governs considerably the degree of contamination in the effluent. What type of pump would be best suited not to churn the supply and produce small oil droplets (less than 200µm) dispersed throughout the water?
Mixed flow (part axial, part centrifugal).
There are strict rules governing the placement and category of electrical equipment allowed in certain areas of liquefied gas carriers. One such category is that of flameproof enclosures. What is a flameproof enclosure?
One in which the equipment has such low electrical power that there is insufficient energy to ignite a flammable mixture and cause a flame.
One which can withstand the pressure build-up during an internal ignition of a flammable mixture and is designed to cool any flames occurring within the enclosure to below the ignition temperature.
One which is filled with inert gas to prevent formation and possible ignition of a flammable mixture.
One which is maintained under positive pressure so preventing the formation of a flammable mixture.
A 450 volt, 859 kW rated generator has not been in operation for several weeks. Prior to starting, insulation resistance readings are taken. The minimum acceptable insulation resistance reading on the main stator winding to allow you to proceed with running the generator is:
Why is ethylene glycol added to the L.P.G. compressor cooling water system?
To prevent the water from freezing.
To better regulate the cooling-water temperature.
To give corrosion protection.
To prevent the water from boiling.
Under what circumstances would you remove guards and safety devices from machinery?
To allow the shaft to be seen to confirm the machine is running.
When they are rattling and vibrating.
When the safety devices keep stopping the machinery
During overhaul and maintenance procedures.
What is the name of the device used for continually checking ballast water as it is pumped overboard?
Ballast Content Monitor (BCM)
Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment (ODME)
Water Disposal Process Sensor (WDPS)
Ballast Handling Unit (BHU)
Many modern medium and high speed diesel engines operate at very high power ratings resulting in relatively high bearing loads. In order to accommodate these loads the bearings are required to have a high load carrying capacity. What kind of bearings are normally used for main and bottom end purposes to achieve this?
Thin steel shells with a thin white metal lining.
Thick white metal types with the white metal cast into the keeps to give extra fatigue strength.
Thin steel shells with a copper lead lining and a running in overlay.
Thin steel shells lined with aluminium tin alloys.
Which of the given options can be considered to be the most important physical property of a liquefied gas?
Its unsaturated vapour density.
Its saturated vapour pressure/temperature relationship.
What principle of measurement is the viscosity controller usually based upon?
measurement of temperature
measurement of two different temperatures
Measurement of differential pressure
What is ‘Standardized Cargo’?
Cargo for which the ship is provided with an approved securing system
Cargo that is shipped in standard dimensions
Who must sign (and countersign) entries in a Cargo Record Book which documents cargo and cleaning operations on a chemical tanker?
Each completed operation shall be signed for and dated by the officer or officers in charge and, if applicable, by a surveyor appointed by the competent authority of the State in which the ship is unloading. Each completed page shall be countersigned by the master of the ship.
Each completed operation shall ner signed for and dated by the Officer or Officers of the Watch on which the operation took place. Each completed page shall be countersigned by the chief officer or the master of the ship.
Each operation shall be signed and dated by the officer or officers in charge and countersigned by the master of the ship. An entry and stamp shall be entered by the Responsible Person from the vessel's Management Office upon periodic inspection.
Each completed operation shall be signed for and dated by the pumpman or pumpmen instructed to carry out the task and countersigned by the officer in charge. A surveyor or superintendent may additionally sign to indicate that he has witnessed a particular operation.
During inspection of the crank bearing for one of the units in the main engine, the bearing shell was found as follows: Surface of the white metal was black and very hard. Patches of black incrustations have worn grooves in the journal. What was the cause?
Water in the lubricating oil during service
Wrong casting of bearing shell
Dirt in the lubricating oil
Bearing shell service time exceeded.
What should a duty crew member do if he observes stevedores smoking in ‘no smoking’ areas?
Immediately inform the stevedore foreman and duty officer
Immediately inform the chief officer
Immediately inform the master
Wait to inform the relieving duty crew member
Pitting corrosion is found around the steam drum water line of a high pressure steam boiler. From the options given, select the one most likely to cause this condition.
Dissolved oxygen levels are too high.
Seawater leakage from the condenser.
Total dissolved solids levels are too high.
Excess hydrazine dosage to the feed water system.
How is the pressure in the cargo containment system of a conventional LNG carrier controlled during normal operation?
By using the boil-off gas as fuel for the ships propulsion plant.
The gas vapour is evacuated to the atmosphere via the vent-line.
The gas vapour is taken from the vapour header and passed through the demister and into the LD Compressor and evacuated to the atmosphere via the vent mast.
In oil cargo quantity calculations, a specific figure derived from historical analysis of discrepancies between ship and shore figures is often considered when the master is comparing a load total against that shown on the Bill of Lading for the current operation. How is this figure referred to?
Vessel Discrepancy Index.
Vessel Experience Factor.
Ship's Calculation Reference Factor.
Intermediate Comparison Figure.
The reporting of incidents involving harmful substances and / or marine pollutants is regulated under which international guidelines?
Protocol I of MARPOL 73/78.
The UN Convention on the Reporting of Accidents and Incidents which Present a Hazard to the Marine Environment 2004.
Appendix B of the Supplement to the IMDG Code.
The insulation resistance (IR) to earth of a new galley hot-plate is measured to be 30 Mohm. When three identical hot-plates are tested together their combined IR will be:
Many conventional reefer vessels are built with wooden gratings that support the cargo above the steel deck of the vessel. These gratings are typically carried on 50mm x 100mm wooden bearers. From the options given, select the most important consideration in relation to these wooden bearers.
The bearers must all be placed running in the same direction in the hatch.
Only wood of the quality of the existing bearers should be used.
The bearers should, as far as practicable, be placed clear of the vent holes in the gratings.
Only knot free, straight wood should be used.
The compass binnacle on the ship has various specific functions, which of the following answers reflect its most important functions.
Provides a non-magnetic housing for the compass
All of the answers provided
Houses the soft iron correctors
Houses the corrective magnets
What are the lists called that give the position and task during a lifeboat drill for all persons on board the ship?
With a bulk ship in port, when would it be permissible to start painting over-side?
Within two hours of berthing
After obtaining permission from the port authority
Immediately after berthing
After obtaining permission from the master
How often shall abandon ship- and fire drills take place onboard ro-ro passenger vessels?
At least two abandon ship drills and one fire drill every month
The vast majority of electrical instrumentation and testing equipment used onboard liquefied gas carriers is classes as intrinsically safe. What is the IMO Gas Codes' definition of intrinsically safe equipment?
Equipment which cannot become filled with a flammable mixture because the casing is completely gas tight.
Equipment which is filled with an inert gas which will prevent any internal ignition when in use.
Equipment which is incapable of releasing sufficient energy, during use or in specified fault condition, to cause ignition of a hazardous atmosphere.
Equipment which is designed to contain any flame which may develop due to internal ignition within the enclosure of the equipment.
Too low exhaust temperature in one cylinder becomes because of:
Injection valve opening pressure is too low.
Charge air pressure is too high.
Injection valve opening pressure is too high.
Provided it is considered safe to do so what is the best method of cleaning a cargo hold that contained grain?
Sweep the cargo holds after discharge
Hose down the cargo holds after discharge
Sweep and clean cargo holds from the top down as discharge progresses
Sweep and clean cargo holds from the top down as discharge progresses followed by a final wash
An auxiliary engine is fitted with a duplex type lubricating oil filter. The in-use element requires changing. What procedure should be used to fit the new element?
With the engine running, position the changeover cock so that both filters are in use to reduce the pressure before.
With the engine running, change over to the other filter after priming it and replace the dirty element after checking there is no pressure on dirty filter housing.
With the engine running, shut off the filter inlet and quickly fit the new element.
The engine must be stopped to fit a clean filter element..
Why is it dangerous to load wet Scrap Steel in containers?
Because of the huge increase in the weight of the cargo
Because the cargo will corrode the container
Because the cargo can spontaneously ignite
Because the cargo will not dry out en route
Who is responsible for implementation of working environment work on board?
Both master and shipping company.
Debriefing of an emergency drill:
focuses attention on the debriefer's feedback
expands the experience of all personnel
encourages crewmembers to focus on their duties
is most effective when held at a safety meeting
High level and high-high level alarms must be tested at the tank for proper operation within 24 hours of the start of cargo transfer. What acceptable alternative is there to this requirement?
There is no alternative to this requirement. The test must be conducted at the tank location and the audible and visual alrams sighted. The results must be logged accordingly.
That a programme of maintenance, including selective function tests, exists within the vessel's Planned maintenance System, provided all such level alarms are tested at least once within a period of three months.
That a function test is carried out on completion of cleaning operations following discharge.
That a function test is carried out by means of an automatic self-test and circuit monitoring facility within the alarm system.
The pair of instruments necessary for generator synchronising are:
Voltmeter and synchroscope
kW meter and frequency meter
Synchroscope and kVar-meter
You are approaching the port entrance. What do these lights mean?
A vessel may proceed only when she has received specific orders to do so, except that vessels which can safely navigate outside the main channel need not comply with this message.
Vessels may proceed - two-way traffic.
A vessel may proceed only when she has received specific orders to do so.
Vessels may proceed - one-way traffic.
What Class notation denotes an oil tanker, combination carrier, chemical tanker, bulk carrier or ore carrier considered suitable for sea-going service, built or accepted into class in accordance with the society's rules and regulations, maintained in good and efficient condition, having on board anchoring and mooring equipment in accordance with the rules and subject to an enhanced survey programme?
Which one of the listed requirements for passenger ships regarding personal life-saving appliances do not correspond to present regulations?
The 5% extra lifejackets carried on board have to be stowed in conspicuous places on deck or at the muster stations?
Ro-ro passenger ships shall carry at least 2 lifebuoys provided with self-igniting lights an self-activating smoke signals
All lifejackets shall be fitted with reflex, a whistle and a light
All lifejackets shall be fitted with a whistle, a light and a smoke signal
What is static amplifying
Change in input signal divided by change in output signal
Change in output signal divided by change in input signal
Corresponding change in signals
Change in input signal times change in output signal
Where will you normally find the ship's documents including Crew Passports and CDC on board a vessel?
What is ‘Reserve Buoyancy’?
The buoyancy provided by all enclosed spaces above the waterline
The residual buoyancy at an angle of loll
The residual buoyancy at the maximum righting lever
The buoyancy provided by all spaces above the waterline
There has been an accident at the manifold and one of the crew has swallowed a quantity of unidentified liquid chemical. What is the correct medical term for this?
You have just completed discharge of a cargo of Iso-Butanol and are preparing for tank cleaning. The pumpman is going round the deck checking the cargo pump cofferdams for any leakage of hydraulic oil or cargo. What term is applied to this procedure?
What action should be taken by a rating on watch if steam is heard to be escaping from the area of the bottom water header handhole doors? The boiler is a high pressure boiler generating superheated steam.
Use the hand to have a feel around the area to try and locate the exact position of the leak.
Check the area where it is thought the leak may be using a cloth on the end of a broom handle.
Pass the information that there is a leak to the relief at the end of the watch.
Immediately inform the Officer of the Watch.
Which of the following is an acceptable reason to avoid a mandatory prewash and may result in an exemption being granted by the Government of the receiving Party?
That the unloaded tank will be washed outside a special area.
That the vessel's stripping system can reduce the residues to less than 10 litres in the relevant tank and its associated piping.
That the vessel temporarily has defective tank cleaning equipment and the prewash will be carried out at the first available opportunity after repairs have been completed and the tank will not be loaded or ballasted before that time.
That the unloaded tank is to be reloaded with the same substance or another substance compatible with the previous one and that the tank will not be washed or ballasted prior to loading.
What precautions should you take when washing down the galley area at the end of the working day?
All power to the galley range and other electrical equipment should be switched off and isolated; ensure you are suitably and safely dressed to avoid electrical, slipping and other hazards.
All electrical equipment should be switched on, to ensure it dries out quickly if it gets wet; remove your catering clothing, so that it does not get dirty and wet.
Wash only the deck, to avoid any risk of shock from electrical items, such as the range; wear shorts and rubber sandals ("flip-flops") to avoid transferring contaminants from your work clothes.
Cover all equipment and work benches with plastic sheeting; wash the galley deckhead, then work down the bulkheads and finally the deck, with fresh water above 65 degrees Celsius; wear heavy duty work clothes.
On a container vessel why is it important not to exceed stack allowable weights?
The lashings can be overloaded
The GM can become excessive leading to high roll accelerations
Torsional effects on the hull
It can cause failure of the corner posts of the containers stowed at the bottom of the stack
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.
How many categories of Seed Cake are there in the Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes (BC Code)?
For what could a ro-ro vessel be held responsible by a port authority?
Stevedore damages to vehicles
Visitors not wearing appropriate identification
You are to load a cargo ofIsocyanate to tank 4CP and the cargo hose from shore is to be connected to a flange directly adjacent to the cargo pump, so that the manifold cross-over and deck cargo line are not used. What must you place underneath the connection?
Some sawdust or other absorbant material.
A label stating "portable connection".
What is the required number of temperature indicating devices in cargo tanks?
At least two devices in each tank.
There is no requirement to number of devices.
At least three devices in each tank. One placed at the bottom of the tank, one in the middle of the tank and one near the top of the tank.
Where is the "FORECASTLE", in the figure?
The Forecastle is D, in the figure
The Forecastle is B, in the figure
The Forecastle is C, in the figure
The Forecastle is A, in the figure
What factors do you consider as important before mooring a vessel?
Use of proper Personal Protective Equipment
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, 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
Use of proper Personal Protective Equipment and be aware of Snap-back Zone
Most of the engine makers recommend to change the cylinder head gaskets each time a piston overhaul is carried out. Why?
To increase the consumption of parts so they can make more money
To be granted a proper sealing with a new gasket
To obtain a proper sealing and correct distance between piston and cover in TDC position
To avoid heat transfer to the cylinder head.
What is the main purpose of bottom-blowing a boiler?
To check that we do not have any leak of smoke and gases in the combustion camber.
To control that water is present in the water chamber, when the boiler is in active operation.
To adjust steam pressure when the burner capacity is excessive.
To get rid of sludge in the water chamber.
Which of the following fluids has the highest density?
What is the difference between filtration and separation
Filters are suitable for removing fine particles
Water can be removed in the separator but not in the filter
A filter has to be shut down to be cleaned or changed