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A section of seawater pipe has been removed for maintenance. When refitting the pipe after completing the work the bolt holes in the flanges are found to be misaligned. What procedure should be followed to finish the work?
Force the pipe into position and them hammer the bolts into the holes to hold the pipe flanges into alignment.
Adjacent pipework should be slackened off to allow the pipe to be aligned. Any incorrectly positioned brackets should be adjusted after the pipe is refitted.
Use wooden wedges to force and hold the pipe into the correct position and then fit the bolts.
Use a chain block to pull the pipe flanges into alignment and leave it in place after the bolts are fitted to avoid overstressing the bolts.
What nominal filling restriction exists under the IBC Code for a single tank on a type 3 chemical tanker? Not counting structural, capacity or cargo specific limitations.
There is no filling restriction for a type 3 chemical tanker.
What are the compressors fitted as part of the cargo system onboard LNG carriers normally used for?
Inerting and gas freeing the cargo tanks.
If your vessel was to load sugar which of these situations would result in the cargo holds failing inspection?
Traces of insect infestation in the bilges.
Hardened rust spots on shell plating.
Hardened rust spots on the lower bulkhead stool and hopper tank plating.
Rust-stained tank top plating.
When will a ro-ro vessel pitch heavily?
When wave lengths are equal to the ship’s length.
When wave lengths are equal to half the ship’s length.
When wave lengths are equal to twice the ship’s length.
Which one of the listed requirements regarding fire protected lifeboats do not correspond to present regulations? Water spray systems shall:
Have separate draining pumps of sufficient capacity.
Be arranged for flushing with fresh water and allowing complete draining.
Protect the occupants through a continuous oil fire for a period of not less than 8 minutes.
Have means for “turn on/turn off” the flow of water over the exterior of the lifeboat.
On a Container vessel, what determines how containers should be lashed?
Advice from shore planners.
The cargo securing manual.
Are there any restrictions for transit of the Suez canal?
The Suez Canal is a sea-level canal. There are beam and draft restrictions for very large vessels.
There are restrictions because of canal locks.
There are no restrictions. Transit at masters discretion.
There are no restrictions. Transit at masters discretion, but pilot is compulsory.
Between a complete removal and a renewing of floor polish what can you do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
By using the softest of the pads on the disk and dry scrub.
By soft machine scrubbing with red pad and a renewing of polish only where there is heavy traffic (f. i. in the middle of corridors and not the whole floor).
Apply an extra layer of polish every month.
By using soft machine scrubbing once every fortnight and wash with a solution of water and polish.
During mooring operations which is the safe place to be in?
Outside the colored zone.
Behind the “point of restraint” but inside the zone.
Between the “point of break” and the “point of restraint”.
Where ever you feel safe.
Feed check valves for main and auxilliary purposes are normally of the double shut off type, as shown in the diagram. What is the main function of the non-return valve?
To prevent the steam and water in the boiler from discharging out by the feed line, if a feed line fracture or a joint in the line blows.
To increase the workload for staff when overhauling the boiler.
To allow overhaul of the screw down valve when the non-return valve is shut and the boiler is steaming.
To allow fine tuning of feed water flow to the boiler.
During duplex mode you are able to:
Talk to two stations simultaneously.
Interrupt after releasing the PTT-switch.
When will a hatch cover cross-joint wedge need replacement?
When the flat spring is missing.
When the flat spring is bent.
When the flat spring is rusty.
What is the most likely reason for vibration and noise at the suction side of a centrifugal pump when it is running?
Fluid friction in the suction line.
Collapsing vapour bubbles due to cavitation.
Water hammer in the pump casing.
Pump suction valve fully open.
How can the error of the Gyro compass be determined?
By comparing the course readout on the GPS with the gyro course steered.
By using any of the methods in the suggested answers.
By taking the radar bearing of an object when the radar is on a compass stabilised mode and comparing it with the bearing on the chart of the same object.
By taking a transit bearing with the gyro compass of two prominent fixed shore objects and comparing it with the bearing of the same objects on the chart.
How will you calculate transverse accelerations?
Multiply the values taken from tables 2, 3 and 4 of the Cargo Stowage and Security (CSS) Code.
Multiply the values taken from tables 3 and 4 of the Cargo Stowage and Security (CSS) Code.
From formulae given in the Cargo Securing Manual (CSM).
Rule of thumb and past experience.
Which one of the listed requirements regarding enclosures of totally enclosed lifeboats do not correspond to present regulation? The enclosures shall be provided with:
Windows on both sides which can be closed watertight and opened for ventilation.
Access hatches which can be closed watertight.
Access hatches capable of being opened and closed from both sides.
What is the main requirement of a lookout posted on the bridge?
Good eyesight and able to communicate with the OOW (officer on watch).
To see changing weather patterns.
To detect new targets when they break the line of horizon.
Which of the below statements characterizes the most significant differences between a water-tube boiler and a fire-tube boiler during operation?
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 watertube boiler can tolerate a short period of time without any water, when the oilburner is still in action.
The firetube boiler has a much better capability to work at higher steam pressure.
What is the meaning of the following symbol?
Close rescue boat ventilation aperture.
Secure liferaft canopy closing device.
With two alternators operating in parallel at 75 % load capacity, one trips without any warning. What is the first action that should be taken?
Check the circuit breaker of the tripped alternator.
Start and connect the emergency alternator.
Trip/stop all nonessential loads that are connected to the switchboard.
Restart the tripped alternator immediately.
What significant change to the requirements for the carriage of Vegetable Oils in tankers was introduced by the amendments to MARPOL and the IBC Code on 1st January 2007?
They must now be carried in double-hull tankers.
They must now be carried in type 2 tanks.
What is the normal thickness of the primary barrier (membrane) on membrane containment type systems as used in LNG carriers?
Who shall carry out the detailed preliminary supervision of maritime service of seafarers before the commencement of service?
The seafarer’s home labour authorities.
The Norwegian Ship Control.
What is the minimum capacity of the portable tank of a portable foam applicator?
You are on a vessel 10 nautical miles off the coast of Nigeria, West Africa. Are you allowed to dump empty glass bottles overboard?
Yes, glass bottles can be dumped overboard.
Yes, the bottles can be dumped if they are ground so that the resulting particles can pass through a screen with 50 mm openings.
Yes, the bottles can be dumped if they are ground so that the resulting particles can pass through a screen with 25 mm openings.
No, glass bottles can not be dumped overboard.
If oil flows out of the bowl casing drain of a solids ejecting separator what is the most likely problem?
Oil has been fed to the separator before full speed.
The flow rate is too high.
The sludge tanks is full.
Insufficient amount of bowl closing water.
What is the correct chemical name for Caustic Soda in liquid form?
Potassium Hydroxide solution.
Sodium Chlorate solution.
Sodium Hydroxide solution.
Sodium Hypochlorite solution.
According to 33 CFR 156, oil tankers trading in US waters are required to test and document the testing of cargo transfer hoses and transfer pipe system. What is the minimum requirement when testing these components?
That no leakage occurs under static liquid pressure of at least 1,5 times the maximum allowable working pressure.
That no leakage occurs under dynamic fluid pressure of less than 1,5 times the maximum allowable working pressure.
That no leakage occurs at the nominal anticipated working pressure.
That no leakage occurs under static liquid pressure of at least 1,25 times the maximum allowable working pressure.
When there is doubt about the freshness of the atmosphere in enclosed or confined spaces, what actions should be taken?
Arrangements should be made for testing of the atmosphere to ensure maintenance of 21 % oxygen and a carbon monoxide content below 50 ppm in the atmosphere of the space.
Supply filter masks to all crew working on ro-ro deck.
Ro-ro decks are always ventilated in advance of an operation.
Open both bow- and stern doors.
According to SOLAS Regulation all dedicated seawater ballast tanks on oil tankers shall have an efficient corrosion prevention system such as hard protective coatings or equivalent. With regard to coatings do SOLAS set any requirement to colour?
Preferably light red colour.
To make a “call-request” one should:
Select the telex in on-line position.
Select the ID of the NCS.
Select the telex in off-line position.
What action should be taken if the heat transfer capacity of a heat exchanger operating as a lubricating oil cooler is reducing?
The heat transfer surfaces should be cleaned.
Increase the cooling water pressure.
Increase the lubricating oil flowrate.
Decrease the lubricating oil flowrate.
There are many types of pumps fitted onboard ship which an engine room rating may be required to assist with the maintenance of. Which type of pump is shown in the illustration?
When you are taking an “ullage” on a cargo tank on an oil tanker, what are you actually doing?
Measuring the distance from the surface of the cargo to the ullage reference point.
Measuring the distance from the bottom of the tank to the ullage reference point.
Measuring the distance from the bottom of the tank to the surface of cargo.
Measuring the distance from the surface of the cargo to the underside of the maindeck.
The circuit consists of two inductors, L(1) = 6 H and L(2) = 12 H, in series. Calculate the equivalent total inductance L(S).
If you use chemicals for cleaning up an oil-spill on the water, what would the chemicals do?
Contain the oil within a small area.
Disperse or dissolve the oil into the water.
Remove the oil from the water.
Absorb the oil for easy removal.
According to the industry guidelines in the ISGOTT Guide and assuming terminal regulations do not require otherwise, what action should be taken to drain accumulated water from the deck during cargo handling operations in rainy conditions?
The accumulated water is to be drained periodically and the scupper plugs to be immediately closed once the water has been run off. Water containing oily residues is to be transferred to a slop tank or other suitable receptacle.
The scupper plugs are to be kept closed and sealed; any volume of water that is not contained should be allowed to flood over the fishplate.
During periods of heavy rain, it is considered prudent and safe to allow water to drain continuously; therefore scupper plugs should be removed in such conditions.
The accumulated water is to be transferred to a spare tank.
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.
How many rescue boats should be provided on ro-ro passenger ships of 500 gross tons and above?
Two, and at least one of the rescue boats shall be a Fast Rescue Boat.
None providing the ship has lifeboats.
Two Fast Rescue Boats, one on each side of the ship.
Why are all RoRo passengers ships divided into vertical “zones”?
Vertical zones are fire zones which can be divided from each other with fire doors. In case of fire, all fire doors in front and aft of the fire will be closed to prevent spreading of smoke/fire.
Vertical zones are separated with fire doors which will be closed automatically when the fire alarm start.
All vertical zones are separated with watertight doors, which will be closed in the case of a grounding, etc.
There is one fire team in each zone.
In the type of fluorescent lamp system shown in the illustration, the role of the starter is to perform which of the following?
To change the ballast to a high inductive current and then divert this current through the lamp.
To create a high starting current.
To pass current through the lamp heaters and then interrupt the inductive striking current.
To switch on current through the lamp and to disconnect the ballast once the lamp has started.
A lifejacket is so constructed that a person can correctly do it within a period of:
Which of the following spaces may be protected by a fixed carbon dioxide (CO2) fire-extinguishing system?
Machinery spaces of category A.
All the spaces mentioned.
Special category spaces of passengers ships.
When is it compulsory to use emergency wires/fire wires for mooring the vessel?
During loading/discharging of persistent/non-persistent oil.
At all terminals where tugs are available.
When requested by the terminal staff.
At the terminals in Canada and USA.
Can a British Consular official detain a vessel whilst in a foreign port?
Yes – any consular official can detain a vessel.
Only the most senior consular official can detain a vessel.
Only if he is also a Marine Officer, or on instruction from the MCA.
Not under any circumstances.
This circuit consists of two resistances, R1 = 6 ohm and R2 = 12 ohm, connected in series. Calculate the equivalent resistance R(S) of the two resistances.
At what calendar interval must lifting appliances on board a vessel be suitably tested by a competent person?
What is the main vitamin found in flour and grain products?
A coated tank holds 400 tons of sea water when filled. How many tons of liquid of liter weight 0,9300 will it hold when filled to 90 % capacity?
Why did they order another tug?
Because the bow thrust was useless in the strong wind.
Because they wanted to make sure that the ship could be turned safely.
Because the mates always receive their instructions prior to berthing and they all felt that another tug was needed.
Because the ship was going to berth with port side to the terminal.
What is a good practice when lineblowing/pigging from shore?
There must always be one man on the ship’s office, operating the manifold valve in order to avoid to much pressure raise in the tank.
Just leave all valves open and let the shore control the blowing.
There must always be one man on the ship’s manifold, operating the manifold valve in order to avoid to much pressure raise in the tank.
There must always be one man on the ship’s bridge, operating the helm in order to avoid to much pressure raise in the tank.
Which electronic component does this graphical symbol represent?
Silicon controlled rectifier.
A vessel’s forward draught reading is 8,50 m a correction factor of 0,0242 m; draught marks are painted abaft the forward perpendicular. What is the corrected forward draught if the vessel is trimmed by the stern?
In which way may intake of poisonous material occur?
Skin penetration and skin absorption.
What is understood by the term “take the helm”?
Take over the steering of the ship.
Take a message to another officer.
Take over heaving of a rope.
Change the place where the lookout is standing.
What is the correct name of the tool shown in the sketch?
If the heat transfer capacity in a heat exchanger is dropping, the following action should be taken:
Clean the heat transfer surface.
The death of a passenger occurs on board, what legal actions must be taken by the Master?
First aspect confirm death. Notify company, and next-of-kin, and if on board to be advised and comforted as may be required. Arrange to have body moved to freezer area. Notify local agents and British Consul when abroad. Entry to be made in Record of Births and Deaths.
Confirm death. Have body moved to a freezer compartment. Contact local agent and British Consul as appropriate. Complete narrative section of Official log book. Make an entry in the deck log book detailing actions taken.
Confirm death. Contact local agent and arrange to have body medi-vacced from vessel. Notify company. Complete births and deaths section of official log book.
Confirm death. Notify next-of-kin, and if on board to be comforted as may be necessary. Make an entry in the Births and Deaths section of the OLB, make entries in the narrative section of the OLB. Notify agent and British Consul when abroad. Have belongin.
Falls used in launching shall be turned end for end at an interval of not more than X months and to be renewed not later than every Y years, where the intervals are:
What colour flare is used to signal a highly dangerous landing place?
Which is the “Windlass”, in the figure?
The Windlass is indicated by D, in the figure.
The Windlass is indicated by C, in the figure.
The Windlass is indicated by A, in the figure.
The Windlass is indicated by B, in the figure.
Which of the following items shall be included in an “abandon ship”-drill?
Checking that passengers and crew are suitably dressed and lifejackets correctly donned.
Checking that all crew and passenger are present.
Checking the distress signal rockets and other distress signals.
Checking the lifeboat provisions and supplies.
On the figure possible definitions of the term “HEIGHT” are given. Which one is the correct one?
Height is given by D on the figure.
Height is given by C on the figure.
Height is given by B on the figure.
Height is given by A on the figure.
Why shall a duly qualified officer supervise any potential polluting operation?
To inform the authorities.
What is the required pressure when testing parts of the oil transfer system (hoses, loading arms etc.) if the test is to satisfy US Coast Guard regulations?
Test pressure equal to 1,75 times the maximum allowable working pressure.
Test pressure equal to 1,25 times the maximum allowable working pressure.
Test pressure equal to 1,5 times the maximum allowable working pressure.
Test pressure equal to the maximum allowable working pressure.
Cargo gear/cranes should at regular intervals be thoroughly examined and load tested by a recognised company/yard. How often should such examination/load test take place?
Which class of emission is used for FEC NBDP transmissions?
Which of the given options characterizes a 2-stroke diesel engine?
The piston always has a short skirt.
A 2-stroke engine always has 2 or more turbochargers.
A 2-stroke engine has an air inlet valve in the cylinder cover.
A 2-stroke engine completes a full cycle every revolution.
You are inerting a cargo tank on an oil tanker, prior to gas-freeing for entry. What is the maximum permitted oxygen content in the inert gas main as required by SOLAS 1974?
What is the purpose of the unscheduled inspectors on board ships?
To determine whether the ship is seaworthy.
To issue a certificate of seaworthiness.
To issue a trading permit.
Mainly to determine whether the manning regulations have been adhered to.
During crude oil washing of No: 1C tank the duty deck officer reports that the oxygen reading in the tank is 9 %. What should you do?
Stop the washing process and not resume until the oxygen content in the tank below 8 %.
Carry on and ask the engineers to check the inert gas system.
Stop the washing process and not resume until the oxygen content in the tank is below 2 %.
Carry on with the washing as the reading is below 11 %.
The abbreviation “NPSH” is often seen in connection with the efficiency of cargo pumps on oil tankers. What does this abbreviation stand for?
Nominal Pressure Suction Head.
Natural Pumping Standard Height.
Necessary Pumping Suction Hazard.
Net Pressure Suction Head.
Which is the “FORWARD BREAST LINE”, in the figure?
The forward breast line is indicated by B, in the figure.
The forward breast line is indicated by C, in the figure.
The forward breast line is indicated by D, in the figure.
The forward breast line is indicated by A, in the figure.
High Voltage (HV) cables are smaller than low voltage cables for a given power rating. Why is this?
The HV cable carriers a smaller current and therefore requires less copper.
The HV cable uses Aluminium conductors and therefore requires them to be a smaller cross-sectional area.
The HV cable uses higher quality copper conductors and therefore requires them to be a smaller cross-sectional area.
The HV cable has a thinner wall of special insulation material.
Which type of compressors is used as cargo compressors onboard gas carriers?
Oil free piston compressors.
Three stage piston compressors.
Piston, screw and centrifugal type compressors.
Three stage screw compressors.
What is the minimum capacity of a ventilation system protecting cargo spaces, other than special category spaces, intended for carriage of motor vehicles with fuel in their thanks for their own propulsion in a ship carrying no more than 36 passengers or in a cargo ship?
You are in an area of restricted visibility and hear this signal. It is repeated at two minute intervals. What does it indicate?
That there is another vessel nearby, that she is underway, but stopped and making no way through the water.
That there is another vessel nearby, but that she is at anchor.
That there are two more vessels nearby.
That there is another vessel in the vicinity and that she has just altered course to port.
Which of this information must be included in a piracy attack alert?
Your ship’s name and call sign.
The number of crew onboard.
The number of pirates/highjackers.
The type of weapons being carried by the pirates/highjackers.