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Which one of the listed requirements regarding hand flares do not correspond to present regulations? The hand flare shall:
have a self-contained means of ignition
have a burning period of not less than 1 minute
continue burning after being immersed for 10 seconds under water
emit smoke of a highly visible colour
Oily rags and metal turnings
are not a fire hazard at all
are not a fire hazard unless ignited
are a fire hazard because they generate their own oxygen when ignited and are therefore difficult to extinguish
are a fire hazard because they are liable to spontaneous combustion
Which class of fire involves liquids?
Welding and use of open flames on board tankers( without COW and IGS) in operation are subject to regulations laid down by the Norwegian Maritime Directorate (Norwegian Ship Control Legislation - NSCL). Which of the listed requirements regarding washing and gas freeing before hot work in cargo tanks corresponds to these regulations? (NSCL 22/1294/4).
Hatches to not adjacent tanks which has not been cleaned or inerted shall be kept open during work.
All cargo tanks, pump rooms and cofferdams shall be examined by type approved two explosimeters.
Gas measurings can be carried out by all deck officers.
One type approved explosimeter shall be used for gas measuring.
What is the maximum allowed suction head for fire pumps? (SOLAS II-2/4.3.3.2.5)
*What is the approximate pressure of the CO2 stored in a cylinder at an ambient temperature of +20?C?
How is a radio-telex traffic list transmitted:
Considering the range of sensitive liquid chemicals which routinely require wall-wash prior to loading, what product is mainly used as the rinsing agent in wall-washing?
What can lead to "Unlimited responsibility" (OPA-90)
Wilful misconduct and gross negligence
Wilful misconduct, gross negligence and violation of Federal Safety
Which position is the best to stop bleeding from the nose?
Sitting on a chair, leaning forward, with two fingers pressing the nose together.
Laying on the back, holding a wet, cold towel on the top of the nose.
Holding the nose above steamed water.
Laying on the back, leaning the head as much back as possible.
Unfortunately an insect has become lodged in the ear. How to remove the insect?
By using a Q-tip and carefully try to get the insect out
Gently flood the casualty's ear with terpid water so that the insect will float out.
Hold one hand across your nose and blow hard. Since the nose-channel is closed, the air will escape through the ears instead. And so will the foreign body.
By using rubber vacuum pump and suck the foreign body out.
Give the meaning of the following symbol
Remote controlled fire pumps
International shore connection
You are duty officer on board a vessel in open sea. The look out is doing work and you are alone on the bridge, presently checking the position in the chartroom. Suddenly you are colliding with a fishing vessel. You will be most to blame for the collision, because of:
You should ask over VHF if there is any vessels in the surronding waters before going to the chart room.
You shall always give the "keep away" signal when doing chart work.
The fishing vessel should have kept away and you will not be blamed.
You did not maintain a proper look - out by all available means.
Rule 12 of the International Collision Regulations prescribes the action to be taken by a sailing vessel when meeting another sailing vessel. This depends on the direction of the wind relative to each vessel. In the situation shown here, which sailing vessel (A or B) must keep out of the way of the other?
Sailing vessel B must keep out of the way of sailing vessel A.
Sailing vessel A must keep out of the way of sailing vessel B.
The upwind sailing vessel must keep out of the way of the downwind sailing vessel.
Both sailing vessels are required to take avoiding action.
Your ship is going full ahead as you start to slow down. Where is the position of the "pivot point" now? No wind, current.
The "pivot point" will move to the stern
Same position as when the ship is on full ahead
It will move aft as the ship slows down
It will move to the side of the center line
When will we notice the effect of shallow water?
When Under Keel clearance is 15% or less
When Under Keel Clearance is 75% or less
When Under Keel Clearance is 50% or less
When Under Keel Clearance is 10% or less
According to the “Regulation and Restrictions” of the mariphone license, the mariphone:
apart from its position as indicated also be used in other places provided its call sign is at least transmitted once at the start and at the end of each transmission
may only be present at the place, as indicated in the license
may be taken off the ship temporarily, only if suitable measures are taken for the prevention of the use of the mariphone
In maritime radio-communication by “low power” given by a nautical phone is meant a transmitting power of:
In a distress situation how many times, or for how long is the emergency alarm signal to be sounded ?
until it is manually turned off or is temporary interrupted by a message on the public address system
until the signal "risk is over" or the order "abandon ship" is given
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Which one of the listed requirements regarding life-jackets corresponds to present SOLAS regulations? A life-jacket shall be so constructed that:
It gives a longterm thermal protection.
It can be correctly donned within 3 minutes without assistance.
It allows the wearer to jump from any height without injury and without damaging the life-jacket.
It allows the wearer to jump from height of at least 4.5 m into the water without injury and without damaging the life-jacket.
*The biggest lifeboats on board ships may accommodate
Which of the following fittings shall be provided to all lifeboats:
handholds on the underside of the hull
permanent boarding arrangements on both sides to enable persons in the water to board the lifeboat
a remotely operated steering arrangement
an electric power starting system for the propulsion engine with one rechargeable energy source
Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every lifeboat ?
sea-charts and navigating equipment
one immersion suit for each person
a radar reflector or a radar transponder
How is the painter attached to the lifeboat released once the boat is waterbone and ready to leave?
Remove the toggle which will release the painter
Cut it with the axe provided
The painter will automatically part by the weak link when the boat goes astern to clear the ship
Cut it with the knife contained in the equipment locker
*How much food per person is supplied on a liferaft marked SOLAS B PACK?
Give the meaning of the following symbol
Survival craft distress pyrotechnic signals
As per SOLAS regulations, the general emergency alarm system must be tested:
Which of the following detailed explanations should be mentioned in the Training Manual ?
The use of escape routes and other escape methods
The hazards of exposure and the need for warm clothing
The use of navigational equipment for survival crafts
The use of surface to air visual signals to be used by survivors
Which is the preferred method for starting an air conditioning refrigeration compressor which has been shut down for a period of time?
Start with all system valves fully opened.
Start with the discharge valve throttled in to prevent excess condenser pressure.
Start with suction valve throttled in to minimise risk of drawing liquid refrigerant into the compressor.
Start and stop repeatedly until suction pressure and oil pressure are normal.
Why do we use stabilisers on passenger ships?
To decrease the rolling angle of the vessel
To adjust the trim of the vessel
To increase the intact stability
To decrease the dynamic stability
To conform with "best practise", can you drive a crane and stand-by for a colleague who has entered a cargo tank at the same time?
Normally no, but if we are in a hurry to get lots of jobs done before entering port and the Chief Mate know about it, then it is alright to do so.
Yes, if I have radio contact with the man inside the tank.
When is a vessel deemed to be cargo worthy?
When the hatch covers and/or hatch pontoons are weather tight
When the vessel’s Safety Construction Certificate is valid
When the hatch covers and/or hatch pontoons are watertight
When all her certificates are in order
Who is responsible for ensuring your ship completes a security assessment?
Flag State Administration
Recognized Security Organization
UFL and LFL are commonly used expressions. What do they signify?
Expressions have no meaning.
Unstable Flash Level / Lower Flash Level?
Upper Fixed Level / Lower Fixed Level?
Upper Flammable Level / Lower Flammable Level of explosive atmosphere?
In a typical shipboard de-humidifier plant as may be found on a modern chemical tanker, operating on a "rotating bed" principle, what names are given to the two parts of the rotating bed?
The "live sector" and the "reserve sector".
The "process sector" and the "reactivation sector".
The "active sector" and the "dormant sector".
The "inbound sector" and "outbound sector".
What precautions should be taken for the deck covering in a steering gear room?
Lay removable wooden duckboards.
Apply a liberal coating of non-slip paint.
Any of the listed alternatives.
Lay removable open-grill metal duckboards.
Air bags (dunnage bags) are widely used for securing palletised refrigerated cargoes. In the case of a fruit cargo, which of the given options should the user be aware of?
Over inflation can crush and damage the soft tissue of the fruit.
Over inflation can distort the pallet stack.
Over inflation can distort the air bag.
Over inflation can damage the ship's structure including the insulation.
A pump cover is sealed using a paper gasket which is damaged during overhaul. There are no spare gaskets available. How should the casing be sealed when reassembling the pump?
Run a bead of silicon around the outside of the joint after fitting the cover.
Put a thick layer of jointing compound on the face of the cover and tighten the cover until the compound squeezes out.
Make a new gasket from old chart paper or other similar material of the same thickness as the original gasket.
Which type of cargo pump works by the cargo being drawn into the pump at high speed and being thown outwards against the pump casing by rotating impellers?
What is shown in the image?
A hatch compression bar is shown in the image
A hatch cleat is shown in the image
A hatch wedge is shown in the image
A hatch locking bar is shown in the image
On a cellular container vessel, what would make a cargo hold not ready to accept containers?
Indented tank top plating
Why is it important for hatch coaming compression bars to be maintained in good order?
So that hatch covers remain water tight
So that water can drain out from the hatch coaming drains
So that there is no steel contact between the hatch covers and hatch coaming
So that hatches can be properly sealed
Insulating materials used on liquefied gas carriers are required to have certain properties including a good vapour diffusion resistance. Which of the insulating materials has the highest vapour diffusion resistance?
What does MARVS mean on a cargo tank?
Maximum Allowed Relive Valve Setting.
Minimum Allowed Relive Valve Setting.
What is the most important factor to consider during the loading of a heavy lift weight from the quayside onto the deck of a general cargo ship, using the ships derrick?
Retaining a positive stability during the lifting and swinging process
The heavy weight is placed in a position on the ship to enable a simple effective discharge at the destination
There is sufficient clear space to swing the weight across from the quay to the final position on the deck.
The derrick has been recently tested to check whether it has sufficient capacity to lift the weight
What does the IMSBC Code emphasise with reference to the exposure of personal to the dust created when carrying some bulk cargoes?
The restricted loading of certain cargoes which may be excessively dusty
A high standard of personal hygiene
The responsibility of the Master to ensure that staff are wearing the correct clothing
The code does not make any reference to this hazard
You have just finished discharging several grades of chemicals. Why is it important that the Chief Officer has considered "solubility" when planning the tank-cleaning programme?
Because it will have indicated if hydrocarbons will still be present on the tank bulkheads after initial cleaning and that a chemical additive may need to be circulated or sprayed afterwards to remove them.
Because it will have shown which tanks need to be cleaned first.
Because it will have indicated if the cargo residues can be cleaned with water alone, or if a chemical additive will be needed to help break them down.
Because it will have indicated how much odour there is likely to be remaining in the tank after cleaning.
What is the hydraulic hand pump usually used for?
The hydraulic hand pump is usually used as a converter for the grease nipples
The hydraulic hand pump is usually used to blow up the fitter
The hydraulic hand pump is usually used to slack the brake on the windlass
The hydraulic pump is usually used for tightening the G-nuts
How will you act if you are helmsman and the OOW (officer on watch) gives you the order: ”Nothing to port”
Let the ship turn to starboard
Don’t let the ship turn to port
Alter course to starboard
Which of the following international regulations is normally used when handling dangerous goods?
Which vitamin is to be found only in foods from the animal kingdom?
What are you normally calling the compressor that collects the boil-off from the header connected to each cargo tank?
The fuel-feeding compressor.
The high-duty compressor.
The medium-duty compressor.
The threads on the drain plug for the bronze end cover of a sea water cooled heat exchanger have been badly damaged during maintenance. There is no spare brass plug available. What is the best solution for repairing the heat exchanger?
Use a steel plug with the same thread as the original to replace it.
Wrap the threads in thread tape and coat it with jointing compound before refitting it.
Hammer in a wooden tapered plug as a temporary repair.
Make a new brass plug on the lathe to fit the drain hole.
Studies of shipboard emergencies show that many passengers do not read or remember safety information. As an officer, how can you best compensate for this fact?
In an emergency, repeatedly tell passengers what's happening, what's being done, and what they should do.
Post large, graphic safety signs conspicuously throughout the ship.
Prior to departure, provide passengers with a good safety video.
Ensure that printed safety information onboard is of the highest quality.
What type of damage does a cargo of steel coils sustain when loaded on a General Cargo ship?
Chemical reactions between the steel banding and outer envelope
Which of the following is the minimum acceptable value of insulation resistance for High Voltage equipment?
Which of the hydrocarbon gases is the main one in LNG?
Fluid flow is measured using a pneumatic differential pressure transmitter and is indicated on a direct reading instrument. The indicator is reading zero even though fluid is flowing through the system. When the flow rate changes the indicator initially registers a reading but then gradually returns to zero. From the options given select the probable cause of this condition.
The connection to the differential pressure transmitter low pressure bellows is blocked.
Diaphragm in the differential pressure transmitter is perforated.
The I/P converter is faulted.
The connection to the differential pressure transmitter high pressure bellows is blocked.
A power card taken from a diesel engine cylinder using a mechanical indicator has a flat top. Which of the possible actions given in the options is most likely to correct this irregularity on the power card?
Lengthen the cord for the indicator drum drive.
Lubricate the indicator piston and cylinder.
Shorten the cord for the indicator drum drive.
Change the indicator spring for one with a higher rating.
One water fog applicator is required for each pair of breathing apparatus on board which type of ship?
Passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers
Passenger ships fitted with car decks
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.
Where should a sample for boiler water test purposes be taken from?
From the boiler feed system.
From the boiler steam space.
From the boiler water space.
Which of the following is the purpose behind holding a pre-cargo transfer meeting before discharging a number of chemical grades?
To enable the master to confirm that ship's personnel have been advised of the cargo operation requirements on the Vessel Particular Questionnaire mailed to the ship's agent prior to arrival in port.
To ensure that all personnel involved are aware of the details of the proposed cargo operation, the services required and the safety considerations.
To establish tank readiness and the status of any other pre-operation preparations in order for the master to be able to confirm a time of arrival.
To ensure that the responsibility for all items on the Ship/Shore Safety Checklist is assigned and understood before the vessel arrives alongside.
When will a ‘D’ ring not be an effective lashing point?
When it is covered in grease
When its retaining collar is torn
When carrying out repair or maintenance tasks involving hot work a hot work permit must be issued. Select the correct option from those given which completes the following statement. 'The permit for hot work…
..is valid for completion of the specific hot work tasks irrespective of the time taken.'
..can cover any additional hot work that arises during the completion of the task during the specified time period.'
..should only cover specific hot work tasks and be valid for a specified time period.'
..should only cover specific hot work tasks, be valid for a specified time period and be issued by the person carrying out the work.'
With reference to diesel engine ancillary system operation, which one of the given statements is true?
The normal jacket water temperature before the jacket water cooler is approximately 80 to 90 C.
The normal temperature of the lubricating oil before the lub oil cooler is approximately 80 to 90 C.
The normal scavenge air temperature after the charge air cooler is approximately 80 to 90 C.
The normal temperature of heavy fuel oil after the fuel oil heater is approximately 80 to 90 C.
A new joint is required for a sea water pipe flange and there are no ready made spares. What is the best method for making a new joint from a sheet of rubber insertion?
Use the old joint as a template to mark out the new joint on the sheet of rubber insertion and cut out the joint with scissors.
Cut a piece of rubber insertion with a hole in the middle roughly to size and fit it between the flanges. Hammer the bolts through to get the bolt holes in the correct position.
Measure the flange diameter, PCD and bore using a ruler and callipers and then use jointing scissors and hole punches to form the new joint.
Cut a piece of rubber insertion from the sheet and use a hammer to knock out the holes for the bolts and the bore against the flange.
Which of these is not a Cargo Transport Unit under the IMDG Code?
A positive displacement type flow meter is defective and cannot be repaired. It is to be replaced with a new instrument which uses a Venturi type sensor. Which of the pneumatic relays given in the options will be required in order for this type of instrument to function correctly?
Square root extractor relay.
What is mayonnaise made from?
Egg yolks, oil and lemon juice or vinegar.
Eggs and olive oil, beaten together.
Fromage Frais and lemon juice.
Egg whites, sunflower oil, balsamic vinegar and flour.
On a RoRo vessel, where will escaping gasoline vapours settle in a cargo hold? If the forced ventilation system is shut down
Due to what could a bulk carrier fail a cargo hold inspection?
Loose rust around the cargo hold
Hardened rust spots on shell plating
Rust stained hopper tank plating
LNG cargoes are carried at temperatures well below ambient conditions. Which of the statements given in the options best describes how the low temperatures which are necessary are maintained during a normal loaded voyage?
The cargo tanks are fully insulated.
Most LNG carriers are fitted with reliquefaction plants.
The cargo tank pressures are maintained below atmospheric conditions.
The cargo tanks on LNG carriers are made of very thick metal.
What do we mean by purging a cargo tank?
To purge a cargo tank means that we liquid free the tank with hot gas.
To purge a cargo tank is to load cargo into the tank.
To purge a cargo tank is to change the vapour phase either with cargo or neutral atmosphere.
To purge a cargo tank means that we blow air into the tank.
During a scavenge port inspection of a diesel engine the piston rings on all units were seen to display the signs of the early stages of microseizue. What action should be taken to ensure that the progress of the microseizure is stopped and the rings recover?
Run the engine at reduced load.
Increase cylinder oil feed to all units. Check the fuel quality and operation of fuel oil purifiers and filter.
Replace all of the piston rings
Decrease cylinder oil feed to all units
The cargo manifold working platform surface should be made of:
The ship is en route. When may passengers visit the bridge?
Passengers are not allowed to visit the bridge while the ship is en route
When the weather is nice and the sea is calm
During daytime if the traffic is smooth
Due to the safety of the ship its crew and passengers it is only permitted to ……… in designated areas onboard
ead magazines and newspapers
For what purpose do we have booster pumps on the cargo discharge line?
To increase discharge rate.
To reduce the flow and pressure to shore line.
To increase discharge pressure and reduce the cargo temperature.
To increase discharge discharge line pressure above shore back pressure.
What do you understand by the term “Risk Assessment”, and how would this be carried out on board?
States than when work has a degree of risk that the work is not carried out
Requires a great deal of preparation and involves recording everything on paper
Identify the hazards, quantify the risks, put control measures in place, monitor the work activity and review
Identify the hazards and specify the personal protective equipment that would be required to complete the work
If a cargo has a litreweight 0f 1.5200 kg/l at 15 degrees Celsius and a correction factor of 0.001 per degree, what will the litreweight be at a temperature of 20 degrees Celsius?
Why should only one set of ballast tanks be filled at any one time on a Bulk Carrier?
To ensure that bending moments do not become excessive
To prevent excessive lists developing
To ensure that free surfaces in ballast tanks do not become excessive during the ballasting operation
To keep the vessel trimmed by the stern
On a Bulk Carrier, what are hydraulic jacks used for?
Raising and lowering hatch covers panels
Raising and lowering steel pallets
Folding hatch cover panels
Opening and closing hatch covers
What are the duties of the engineer officer in charge of the watch?
To carry out inspections of the steering gear at least once a watch.
To keep constant surveillance of machinery and auxiliary systems.
To ensure that the machinery spaces are properly manned.
To take appropriate actions to maintain the speed required.
*Which of the following fittings shall be provided to all lifeboats:
an electric power starting system for the propulsion engine with one rechargeable energy source
watertight lockers or compartments
a remotely operated steering arrangement
permanent boarding arrangements on both sides to enable persons in the water to board the lifeboat
The bowl in a fuel oil separator fails to open for sludge discharge. What is the reason to this?
Strainer in operating water low-pressure side is clogged.
Strainer in operating water high-pressure side is clogged.
Valves in outlet line are closed.
At which point in the Separating System shown is the oil concentration of 15 PPM allowed?
On a two stage compressor you will find pistons with different diameters (one is bigger than the other).Which one of the following statements is correct ?
A big piston will give less oil content in the air.
The biggest diameter piston is the stage two piston.
The smallest diameter piston is the stage two piston.
A big piston will deliver dryer air into stage one.
Which of the following is true when comparing Plate Type with Shell and Tube Type Heat Exchangers?
The capacity can easily be changed.
Physically smaller for the same capacity.
Better sealing between liquids in Shell and Tube.