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In which provision of the Act is the responsibility of the master for the observation of the provisions relating to supervision of maritime service stated?
You have loaded a cargo of n-Propyl Acetate to all tanks. They are each loaded to around 98 % capacity. You now have to clear the lines into the ship. What is the biggest risk associated with this operation?
Unless carefully controlled, too much disturbance will be generated in the tanks and product will be forced up the vent risers, resulting in an overflow.
Unless carefully controlled, cargo will gravitate from one tank to another.
Unless lines are cleared working from aft towards forward, they will simply fill up again as other lines are cleared.
Unless the shore personnel are cooperative, they may cease blowing before you have had a chance to clear each one of the ship’s lines.
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.
If oil 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.
Insufficient amount of bowl closing water.
The flow rate is too high.
During duplex mode you are able to:
Talk to two stations simultaneously.
Interrupt after releasing the PTT-switch.
What are we seeing here?
A sailing vessel less than 20 metres in length, displaying the optional combined lantern in lieu of standard sailing lights, seen head on.
A sailing vessel, seen from astern, where the edges of her sidelights are both visible.
A sailing vessel of less than 10 metres in length, displaying the mandatory combined lantern in lieu of sailing lights, seen head-on.
A sailing vessel, at anchor.
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.
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.
A rocket parachute flare reaches an altitude of:
The following DSC was received (at what time received?) 27.05.1997 23:23 CALLED VHF CH70 FORMAT: DISTRESS DIST-ID: 367449000 N OF: UNDESG DISTRESS POSITION: N 52,43 E04.maj DIST-UTC: 00:00 TELECOM: G3E SIMP TEL EOS: EOS.
Is the master under obligation to do a maritime inquiry if a crewmember suffered a considerably injury onboard and died after a week on a hospital ashore?
Yes, if the seaman was at work.
Yes, because of the fatal consequence.
Yes, even if he/she did not die while onboard.
What is the fog signal for a vessel which is engaged in towing?
Two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast at intervals of not more than 1 minute.
One short blast, one prolonged blast and one short blast at intervals of not more than 2 minutes.
One long blast followed by two short blasts at intervals of not more than 2 minutes.
Two prolonged blasts at intervals not exceeding 2 minutes.
What is the correct name of the tool shown in the sketch?
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 important to check when transferring a position from the GPS output to a paper chart?
Any necessary corrections are applied to convert between the GPS datum and the chart datum.
Ensure that the chart has been corrected up to date.
It is important to ensure that the GPS is setup on 2 dimensional and not 3 dimensional position fixes.
Ensure that the GPS is setup on the same datum as the chart.
Normally ventilation fans in enclosed ro-ro spaces must be run continuously whenever vehicles are on board, why?
An increased number of air changes may be required when vehicles are being loaded or unloaded, or where flammable gases or liquids are stowed in closed ro-ro spaces.
It is better to run the fans continuously instead of testing the atmosphere.
It is easier for the crew, they don’t have to think about starting and stopping of fans.
The manufacturer of the fans recommends continuous operation to reduce maintenance cost.
What is the weather associated with being in the centre of an Anticyclone (a region of High Pressure)?
Light winds and fair weather, sometimes fog.
Strong winds but with very little rain.
Strong winds and heavy rain.
Persistent rain and very humid weather.
What are the compressors fitted as part of the cargo system onboard LNG carriers normally used for?
Inerting and gas freeing the cargo tanks.
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.
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.
On a container vessel, where should a mid-bay guide be positioned?
On the tank top mid-way in 40′ guides to prevent transverse movement of 20′ containers.
On the tank top at the ends of 40′ container bays.
At the base of cell guides.
Between 20′ container bays on deck.
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.
Is it necessary to construct a passage plan (or voyage plan), for transiting a canal or river, when under pilot?
A passage plan is always required, irrespective of the length of the voyage, or if the ship is under pilot.
A passage plan is required only when there is no pilot on board.
A passage plan is required from departure from port to arrival at the pilot station at the destination.
A passage plan is required for all deep sea passages, but not for transiting a canal under pilotage.
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?
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.
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.
Having a CO2 alarm during normal working hours, what immediate action should be taken?
Get out of the engine room as soon as possible.
Get into the control room.
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.
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 operating astern propulsion.
That the vessel is starting his engine and resuming his passage.
That the vessel is picking up his pilot.
That the vessel is altering his course to starboard.
Emergency instructions in appropriate languages shall be posted in passenger cabins. Which information shall as a minimum be included in the emergency instructions?
The method of donning life-jackets, escape routes and alarm signals.
Escape routes and alarm signals.
Where to find thermal protective aids.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The battery of an EPIRB should be changed:
What types of fire extinguishers shall be used in the engine room?
Fire extinguishers equipped for powder or CO2 only.
Any fire extinguisher with a weight of less than 100 lbs.
Fire extinguishers filled with fresh water only.
Fire extinguishers of the handy-size types only.
Which is the “Fairlead”, in the figure?
The Fairlead is indicated by C, in the figure.
The Fairlead is indicated by D, in the figure.
The Fairlead is indicated by B, in the figure.
The Fairlead is indicated by A, in the figure.
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?
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.
Which is the preferred method for starting an air conditioning refrigeration compressor which has been shut down for a period of time?
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.
Start with all system valves fully opened.
Start with the discharge valve throttled in to prevent excess condenser pressure.
You have just joined a chemical tanker. Where would you find a description of the ship’s cargo handling equipment, details on the ship’s cargo unloading procedures and tank stripping and details on procedures relating to the cleaning of cargo tanks, the discharge of residues, ballasting and deballasting?
The Annex II Procedures and Arrangements Manual.
The applicable equipment manufacturer’s maintenance and operation manuals.
The Cargo Handling Logbook.
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.
Which class of emission is used for FEC NBDP transmissions?
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.
What is the colour of the smoke signal used by life-saving stations or rescue units indicating that distress signals are observed in daylight?
What action would you take if the performance of a plate type heat exchanger was falling off even though flow rates and pressures of the primary and secondary fluids were normal?
Clean the heat exchanger.
Increase the flow of both fluids.
Add some more plates to the exchanger.
Increase the pressure of both fluids.
When is a tank gas free?
A tank is only to be considered as gas free when no traces of flammable and/or poisonous gas are measured and in addition O2 content is measured to be 21 %.
A tank is only to be considered as gas free when it has been cleaned and the O2 content is measured to be 21 %.
A tank is only to be considered as gas free when it has been cleaned, ventillated and there is no smell in the tank.
A tank is only to be considered as gas free when it has been cleaned and there is no smell in the tank.
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.
What contributes most to rust formation on vehicles/Ro-Ro units?
Cargo hold ventilation systems and associated ducting.
Pipes passing through cargo holds.
Hydraulic units in cargo holds.
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 minimum capacity of the portable tank of a portable foam applicator?
Indicate the correct name for the tool:
At least how often shall rescue boats be launched with their assigned crew and manoeuvred in the water?
Which one of the following items has to be included in an abandon ship drill?
Lowering of at least one lifeboat after any necessary preparation for launching.
Manoeuvring the lifeboat in the water.
Launching and recovery of a survival craft.
Starting and operating radio life-saving appliances.
Does the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) have authority in dealing with shipping matters?
The HSE has authority only where an interface exists between the ship and shore e. g. means of access regs. In a serious case, they would contact the local Marine Officer.
They can insist that alcohol/drug tests be carried out after an incident involving a ship or shipping.
They have exactly the same powers as that of a Marine Officer.
They have no legal responsibility over ships or shipping.
What will you do if the heat transfer capacity is dropping, and we know that flow and heat energy corresponds to the specifications?
Add some more plates to the exchanger.
Use the “cleaning in place” arrangement to open the heat exchanger for visual inspection and manual cleaning.
Try to increase the flow.
What are the requirements regarding slop tank capacity on combination carriers with smooth walls (bulkheads)?
Not less than 3 % of the oil-carrying capacity of the ship.
Not less than 1 % of the oil-carrying capacity of the ship.
Not less than 1,5 % of the oil-carrying capacity of the ship.
Not less than 2 % of the oil-carrying capacity of the ship.
What is the main vitamin found in flour and grain products?
Why shall a duly qualified officer supervise any potential polluting operation?
To inform the authorities.
According to the rules of GMDSS vessels are equipped with certain radio-communication devices depending on:
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.
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.
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.
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.
What is the purpose of the “Mud Box” on a tanker?
It is at the end of the pipeline in the tank and restricts any particles and solids entering the pipeline system.
It is the waste collection box in the store rooms.
It is the box near the windlass to deposit the mud from the anchor and anchor cables.
It is the box under the manifold to catch spills when connecting the discharge or loading hose.
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.
What is the purpose of the LD (low duty) compressors on an LNG carrier?
To handle the LNG boil-off vapour for fuelling the boiler.
To discharging the LNG cargo at a slow rate.
To deliver inert gas and to aid cooling down of the cargo tanks.
To transfer cargo vapour to the shore installation during loading operations.
On a Container vessel, what determines how containers should be lashed?
Advice from shore planners.
The cargo securing manual.
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.
A bulk carrier is loading to complete on summer draught of 10,00 m when in salt water; the vessel is loading in river water; The dock water allowance is 80 mm; The maximum draught when loading is completed is:
A contractor is hired to install new navigation equipment onboard your ship while it’s berthed. For a period of time he’s left unsupervised and photographs schematics of the ship that he finds rolled up and stored in the corner of a nearby office. Later, from home, he hacks into the network and prints off information about the ship’s security procedures. Which of these information security measures would have prevented his unauthorized access?
Secure area, passwords, a firewall and a secure network.
Protective markings, reference checks, and passwords.
Firewall, protective markings, vetting and a secure network.
Secure area, passwords, a firewall and protective markings.
What does wet washing mean?
The bottom washing starts whilst there is still a small amount of cargo in the tank.
Dry top washing and wet bottom washing.
The oil is too “wet” to use for crude oil washing.
Start the wet crude on washing on a dry bottom.
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.
According to the IMO Gas Codes, what is the minimum number of “Firemen’s outfits” required to be carried on an LNG carrier (gas tanker) with a cargo capacity above 5 000 m3?
Reduced capacity accompanied by vibration and noise at the suction of a centrifugal pump results from the action of vapor pockets in the fluid being pumped caused by:
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.
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.
What is the correct chemical name for Caustic Soda in liquid form?
Potassium Hydroxide solution.
Sodium Chlorate solution.
Sodium Hydroxide solution.
Sodium Hypochlorite solution.