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If the speed of a vessel through the water is HALVED, how will this effect squat?
The squat effect will be reduced to a quarter of its original value.
There will be very little change to the effects of Squat.
There will be a significant change in the reduction of underkeel clearance, but the amount varies from ship to ship.
The squat effect will also be halved.
Steel coils when loaded on a General Cargo ship tend to be subjected to:
Chemical reactions between the steel banding and outer envelope.
It is important for hatch coaming compression bars to be maintained in good order on a General Cargo Vessel so that:
Hatches can be properly sealed.
Hatch covers remain water tight.
Water can drain out from the hatch coaming drains.
Which of the options best describes how a “Balanced Rudder” is constructed?
Part of the rudder area is forward of the turning axis, therefore reducing the load on the steering motor.
Equal rudder area forward and aft of the turning axis, the turning axis being at the geometrical centre of the rudder area.
Operated by two steering motors providing equal amounts of thrust to the rudder.
DG placards shall be located on a freight container:
One on each end and one on each side.
One of the back end and one on one of the sides (only).
To maintain good relationship among the crew on board a vessel, one must be:
Understanding, Co-operative, and have respect from both sides.
Polite and diplomatic talking to crew members.
Give authority to others.
Which one of the listed items has to be included in a distress message?
Weather in immediate vincinity.
Identification of the ship.
How often must inspection of proper working of the EPIRB’s and SART’s take place on board? Once per:
On a General Cargo ship, the most likely cause of a hatch cover hydraulic system to deteriorate would be:
Due to hatch cover operations in high summer temperatures.
Due to repeated hatch cover operations.
Due to ice accretion on piston jackets.
Due to dust and cargo particles lodging around the piston seals.
Which of the following cargoes can normally be loaded next to each other in the same space of a General Cargo vessel?
Drums of cement and steel pipes.
Drums of cement and bagged milk powder.
Pallets of pesticides and bagged grain.
Rolls new carpets and drums lubricating oils.
What is the world-wide system operated by the US Coast Guard exclusively in support of search and rescue operations?
The Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue (AMVER) System.
The Worldwide Mutual Assistance Programme (WMMAP).
The US Command and Control Rescue (USCOMR) Service.
What is the priority for the ship’s management team when fire breaks out?
The ship’s management team must call the nearest fire brigade and police station.
The ship’s management team must organise the fire teams and then the teams have to rescue missing personnel.
The ship’s management team and the crew must evacuate the ship.
The ship’s management team must fight the fire and then call the fire teams.
Additional lashings on general cargoes must be considered when:
The density of the water.
Passing trough the Tropical Zone in winter months.
Passing through the Summer Zone in winter months.
For security purposes, the IMDG Code should be read in conjunction with the:
Chapter XI-2 of SOLAS and Part A of the ISPS Code.
Chapter V of SOLAS and Annex II of MARPOL.
Part B of the ISPS Code and Chapter II of the Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Act.
IMO NVIC 24 and 46 CFR 2.05.
How often must inspection of proper working of the EPIRB’s and SART’s take place on board? Once per:
For a search to be effective it must be:
Inclusive of all personnel.
Conducted by personnel with limited knowledge of the ship’s layout.
The steps of the embarkation ladder used must be spaced apart by a distance of:
Equally spaced, not less than 300 mm or more than 380 mm.
Equally spaced, not less than 200 mm or more than 280 mm.
What is the action that a GMDSS Radio Operator should take when a DSC distress alert is received?
The Operator should immediately set continuous watch on the radiotelephone frequency that is associated with frequency band on which the distress alert was received.
The Operator should immediately set continuous watch on the NBDP frequency that is associated with frequency band on which the distress alert was received.
No action is necessary, as the DSC control will automatically switch to the NBDP follow-on communications frequency.
The Operator should immediately set continuous watch on VHF channel 70.
By the degree of selectivity of a receiver is meant:
Ability to distinguish weak stations from adjacent stronger stations.
Ability to prevent variations in the strength of radio frequency signal received.
Ability to make weak stations audible.
A message is sent to a fax-machine. However the message cannot be delivered by the land earth station. The land earth station will:
Will only send a non-delivery notification (NDN) to the sender if so requested by him.
Automatically send a non-delivery notification (NDN) to the sender.
Never send a non-delivery notification (NDN) if a fax message to the sender. The sender to verify if the message was received.
If for some reason a vessel does not comply with a Classification Society’s requirements, what can a surveyor issue to the vessel enabling it to sail to the next port or for a period of time?
A Notification of Deficiency.
A revised Class Notation.
A Notification of Detention.
Prior to loading general cargo on a General Cargo vessel, with regard to lashing wires, terminations, shackles, turnbuckles, pad eyes and D rings etc., you must make sure that:
They must all be certified and be (visually) unimpaired.
Lashing wires must be new whereas other accessories may be certified.
They must all be visually inspected.
They must all be certified.
Which of the following requirements regarding on board stability data corresponds to present regulations? (NSCL 4/12.1).
A calculation example showing the use of “KG” limitation curves.
Drawings and calculations documenting the stability of the ship, both in intact and all possible damage condition.
A calculation example showing use of “GM” limitation curves.
Stability data produced by stability calculation instruments.
On a General Cargo vessel, a 16T derrick should be tested to a proof load of:
Which of the following is the correct minimum carriage requirement for a ship of more than 300 gross tons and operating in area A1:
1 VHF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver – 1 or 2 SART – 1 NAVTEX or 1 EGC receiver– 2 or 3 VHF portable – 1 EPIRB.
1 VHF RT + DSC + DSC watch receiver – 1 NAVTEX or 1 EGC reveiver – 2 or 3 VHF portable – 1 EPIRB – 1 MF RT + DSC + DSC watch reveiver – 1 INMARSAT A, B or C and 1 HF RT + DSC + DSC watch reveiver.
1 or 2 SART – 1 NAVTEX and/or 1 EGC receiver and/or 1 HF NBDP watch receiver – 2 or 3 VHF portable – 1 1 HF RT + DSC + DSC watch reveiver.
The value of the GZ lever at small angles of heel on a General Cargo Vessel can be denoted by the formula:
KM – KG × Sin angle of heel.
KM – Corrected KG × Sin angle of heel.
KN – Corrected KG × Sin angle of list.
What does ISM stand for?
The International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention.
International Safe Manning Certification.
Internal Ship Safety Management.
International Ship Measurement and Pollution Control.
According to Rule 26 of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions and the illustrated lights, what type of vessels are they?
These are two vessels engaged in fishing (pair trawling), showing the additional volutary signals for hauling nets.
This is a vessel engaged in towing a disabled tow, restricted in its ability to manoeuvre, with a searchlight used to highlight the location of the tow.
These are two vessels engaged in fishing (using purse-seine gear). The searchlights are simply working lights.
These are two vessels engaged in fishing (pair trawling), showing the additional voluntary signals for shooting nets.
Who will have the authority to take charge and make appropriate decisions in the event of a vessel emergency when transiting the Panama Canal?
The Panama Canal Authority.
What type of dynamic forces may cause indent in plating on forecastle deck and main deck in way of pillars inside forecastle?
Forces created by waves on the forecastle.
Pressure forces caused by green water on deck.
Slamming in way of flat bottom forward of light draught.
Impact pressure forces in way of abrupt or flared bow.
The MF/HF-transceiver on board is tuned to the assigned frequency of a station. To make this connection on the following mode is is used:
What is the priority for the ship’s management team when fire breaks out?
The ship’s management team must organise the fire teams and then the teams have to rescue missing personnel.
The ship’s management team must call the nearest fire brigade and police station.
The ship’s management team and the crew must evacuate the ship.
The ship’s management team must fight the fire and then call the fire teams.
An Oil Record Book, Part 1, shall be provided to every ship of 400 tons gross tonnage and above to record machinery space operations. Out of below mentioned operations, it is compulsory to record:
Transfer of oil from settling – to daytank.
Discharge of water from Aft, Peak Tank.
Bunkering of bulk lubricating oil.
The portable walkie talkies required to be carried by GMDSS regulations should have which channels as a minimum?
Which of the following channels and modes should be used when initiating a distress alert transmission?
Channel 13 Radiotelephony, channel 16 DSC.
Where is OPA-90 applicable?
Within 200 nm of US waters including Guam, Hawaii, Alaska and San Juan.
200 nm off coast of California.
When conducting a risk assessment for a shipboard work activity, the two elements to be considered are:
The time available to complete the task and the resources to hand.
The potential severity of harm and the likelihood that harm will occur.
The available manpower and their experience in this type of work.
The chance of an incident re-occuring and the potential effects of an loss.
A message is sent to a fax-machine. However the message cannot be delivered by the land earth station. The land earth station will:
Automatically send a non-delivery notification (NDN) to the sender.
Never send a non-delivery notification (NDN) if a fax machine to the sender. The sender to verify if the message was received.
Will only send a non-delivery notification (NDN) to the sender if so requested by him.
For a search to be effective it must be:
Conducted by personnel with limited knowledge of the ship’s layout.
Inclusive of all personnel.
Which of the following two digits codes is used to obtain medical assistance?
When should a crew member joining a ship for the first time be given some training and instructions in the use of the ship’s fire-fighting appliances?
As soon as possible but not later than 2 weeks after he joins the ship.
As soon as possible but not later than 24 hours after he joins the ship.
Who will have the authority to take charge and make appropriate decisions in the event of a vessel emergency when transiting the Panama Canal?
The Panama Canal Authority.
The Master and Pilot will agree the best course of action to be taken to resolve the emergency situation.
On a General Cargo vessel, a 16T derrick should be tested to a proof load of:
The DSC-controller display the following: DOO: 244562000 CH16; S distress sinking. After receiving this DSC message the following is done immediately:
Listen out on VHF channel 16.
Send a “distress alert relay”.
Give a “DSC-acknowledgement”.
You are proceeding along a coastal route when you hear this signal. The visibility is severely restricted. What does the signal mean?
There is a vessel aground in the vicinity. She is more than 100 metres in length. She is sounding an additional warning to approaching vessels that they are “running into danger”.
There is a vessels aground in the vicinity. She is less than 100 metres in length. She is sounding an additional warning to approaching vessels to “navigate with extreme caution”.
There is a vessel at anchor in the vicinity. She is less than 100 metres in length. She is sounding an additional warning to approaching vessels that they are “running into danger”.
There is a vessel at anchor in the vicinity. She is less than 100 metres in length. She is sounding an additional warning to approaching vessels that they are “keep clear”.
Which one of the listed items has to be included in a distress message?
Identification of the ship.
Weather in immediate vincinity.
Messages sent via INMARSAT-C are charged:
On the number of kilobits of information transmitted per block of 256 bits.
On the basis of a three minute minimum charge with one minute incremental steps.
On the number of kilobits of information transmitted per block of 1 024 bits.
On the basis of a six second minimum charge with six second incremental steps.
What mode must be used on the MF/HF transmission, when transmitting a telex-message:
A general cargo with a large metacentric height (GM) would be expected to have:
A fast roll period and large righting levers (GZ Levers).
A fast roll period and small righting levers (GZ Levers).
A long roll period and large righting levers.
The MF/HF-transceiver on board is tuned to the assigned frequency of a station. To make this connection the following mode is used:
To maintain good relationship among the crew on board a vessel, one must be:
Understanding, Co-operative, and have respect from both sides.
Strict and authoritative while giving orders.
Give authority to others.
Polite and diplomatic while talking to crew members.
If the speed of a vessel through the water is HALVED, how will this effect squat?
The squat effect will be reduced to approximately a quarter of its original value.
The squat effect will also be halved.
There will be very little change to the effects of squat.
For security purposes, the IMDG Code should be read in conjunction with the:
Chapter XI-2 of SOLAS and Part A of the ISPS Code.
IMO NVIC 24 and 46 CFR 2.05.
Part B of the ISPS Code and Chapter II of the Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Act.
Messages sent via INMARSAT-C are charged:
On the number of kilobits of information transmitted per block of 256 bits.
On the basis of a 6 second minimum charge with 6 second incremental steps.
On the number of kilobits of information transmitted per block of 1 024 bits.
Prior to loading general cargo on a General Cargo vessel, with regard to lashing wires, terminations, shackles, turnbuckles, pad eyes and D rings etc., you must make sure that:
They must all be certified and be visually inspected for any apparent damage.
They must all be visually inspected.
They must all be certified.
Which of the following cargoes can normally be loaded next to each other in the same space of a General Cargo vessel?
Drums of cement and steel pipes.
Drums of cement and bagged milk powder.
Pallets of pesticides and bagged grain.
During helicopter evacuation of an injured man, what course should the ship steer?
As instructed by the helicopter pilot.
With the wind astern so that the effect of the wind is reduced as much as possible.
With the wind fine on the bow opposite to the helicopter operating area.
The most important consideration when planning the lashing system for a particular sea route on a General Cargo Vessel is:
Transverse accelerations.
The quantity and type of lashing materials.
The size and weight of packages/cargo units to be loaded.
What mode must be used on the MF/HF transmission, when transmitting a telex-message:
Which PPM is allowed for discharging of “Bilge Water” overboard?
The value of the GZ lever at small angles of heel on a General Cargo Vessel can be denoted by the formula:
KM – KG × Sin angle of heel.
KN – KG × Sin angle of list.
KM – Corrected KG × Sin angle of list.
KN – Corrected KG × Sin angle of heel.
At the entrance to the space where batteries are stored on board the following notice must be fitted:
No entry with naked light and/or flame.
What possible reason could there be for the identification mark associated with a Racon not being visible on the radar screen?
All of the suggested answers.
The radar may be suppressing the mark with application of the Interference Rejection Control.
The racon may not be transmitting a pulse.
The transmitted radar frequency may not trigger the Racon transmitter.
The main purpose of a hatch cover ventilator grill on a General Cargo vessel is:
To prevent sparks entering the cargo hold.
To act as a strength member inside the ventilation shaft.
To prevent moisture from entering the hold.
To prevent the ventilation fans from damage.
What is the world-wide system operated by the US Coast Guard exclusively in support of search and rescue operations?
The Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue (AMVER) System.
The International Search and Rescue Coordination System.
The US Command and Control Rescue (USCOMR) Service.
The Worldwide Maritime Mutual Assistance Programme (WMMAP).
The steps of the embarkation ladder used must be proportioned as it follows:
Length = 580 mm, breadth = 165 mm, depth = 30 mm.
Length = 480 mm, breadth = 115 mm, depth = 25 mm.
Length = 380 mm, breadth = 145 mm, depth = 20 mm.
Length = 280 mm, breadth = 85 mm, depth = 10 mm.
Which of the following is a ship MMSI?
The operating mode of a pyrotechnic signal depends essentially on:
Instructions or diagrams printed on its casing by the manufacturer.
The fact that the user is on board a liferaft, a lifeboat or ship.
The weather conditions of the moment.
A definite standard process.
When using an echo sounder in fresh water, the sounding indicated has as a small error, what is the cause of this?
The density of the water.
There should be no error with a properly working echo sounder.
A general cargo with a large metacentric height (GM) would be expected to have:
A fast roll period and small righting levers (GZ Levers).
A fast roll period and large righting levers (GZ Levers).
A long roll period and large righting levers.
A long roll period and small righting levers (GZ Levers).
Which PPM is allowed for discharging of “Bilge Water” overboard?
Which of the following is a ship MMSI?
Which of the following is the correct minimum carriage requirement for a ship of more than 300 gross tons and operating in area A1:
1 VHF RT + DSC + DSC watch receiver – 1 or 2 SART – 1 NAVTEX or 1 EGC receiver – 2 or 3 VHF portable – 1 EPIRB.
1 VHF RT – 1 or 2 SART – 1 NAVTEX or 1 EGC receiver – 2 or 3 VHF portable – 1 EPIRB.
1 VHF RT + DSC + DSC watch receiver – 1 or 2 SART – 1 NAVTEX or 1 EGC receiver – 2 or 3 VHF portable.
What is the main theme of modern safety practice?
Use the same practice that has been in place for some time.
Health & Safety at Work Act.
Consult the chief officer before commencing work.
Making use of Risk Assessment as a means to improving safety.
What possible reason could there be for the identification mark associated with a Racon not being visible on the radar screen?
200 nm off coast of California.
Within 200 nm of US waters including Guam, Hawaii, Alaska and San Juan.
The operating mode of a pyrotechnic signal depends essentially on:
The fact that the user is on board a liferaft, a lifeboat or ship.
Instructions or diagrams printed on its casing by the manufacturer.
The weather conditions of the moment.
A definite standard process.
Additional lashings on general cargoes must be considered when:
When passing through the Tropical Zone in winter months.
When heavy weather is anticipated for the planned voyage.
When passing through the Summer Zone in winter months.
With the onset of heavy weather.
If for some reason a vessel does not issue comply with vessel a Classification requirements, what can a surveyor to the enabling it Society’s to sail to the next port or for a period of time?
A Notification of Deficiency.
A revised Class Notation.
Which one of the following items has to be included in an abandon ship drill according to SOLAS regulations?
Checking that life-jackets are correctly donned.
Launching and recovery of a survival craft.
Manoeuvring the lifeboat in the water.
Starting and operating radio life-saving appliances.
Which of following are security duties?
Calibration of security equipment.
Checking ID of visitors onboard.
Monitoring of restricted areas.