Der Test besteht aus 80 zufälligen Fragen.
Gesamtzahl der Fragen zu diesem Thema: 470
If you detect a fire on board the ship, dependent on the situation, which of the following actions is the first to be taken?
Call the officer on duty.
Try to kill the fire immediately by use of fire-extinguishers or other adequate appliances.
Check all nearby compartments for survivors.
Read the text in the diagram and answer this question: What should be given to prospective seafarers? It is recommended that every prospective seafarer should, before being employed in a sea-going ship, receive proper training in personal survival techniques. In respect of such training several recommendations are made.
What is the meaning of this symbol?
Survival craft pyrotechnic distress signals.
In the figure, which letter indicates which item is the “WINDLASS”?
The Windlass is indicated by B, in the figure.
The Windlass is indicated by A, in the figure.
The Windlass is indicated by D, in the figure.
The Windlass is indicated by C, in the figure.
Welding and burning are among the factors which give the highest risk of fire on board ships. Precaution has to be taken to avoid this risk. Which of the following safety rules may be regarded as the most important?
The welder shall have been instructed in the use of the ships welding plant.
Electric welding plants shall be controlled by a responsible engineer before use.
Only holders of welding certificates shall be allowed to carry out welding on board ships.
Only use electrodes from a well-known manufacturer.
What is the purpose of explosimeters?
Measure the amount of explosive gases in % of LEL.
Measure electric charging in the atmosphere.
Check how much time you have before an explosion.
What do you understand by the term: “Let go the tug”?
Let go the tug means: to cast off the lines that secure the tug to the ship.
Let go the tug means: to tell the tug master to steer away from the ship.
Let go the tug means: to cut the lines securing the tug to the ship.
Commonly used on an oil tanker, what does an “Explosimeter” measure?
The composition of hydrocarbon gas/air mixtures in a tank atmosphere.
The amount of H2S gas in a tank atmosphere.
The level of oxygen present within a tank.
The relative amounts of nitrogen and combustible gases within a tank.
What kind of safety equipment must be worn during anchoring?
All of the mentioned equipment.
Safety helmet, safety shoes.
Boiler suit, working gloves.
What are the main components of the atmospherical air?
O2: 21 %, N2: 72 %, H2O: 5 %, CO2: 2 %, Rare gases: traces.
O2: 75 %, N2: 10 %, H2O: 5 %, CO2: 5 %, Rare gases: traces.
O2: 21 %, N2: 78 %, H2O: traces, CO2: traces, Rare gases: traces.
If you have to carry out hot work close to a smoke detector in the engine room, what precautions should be taken?
Notify Master, Deck officer and Engineer in charge.The loop for this special sensor to be switched off and take normal precautions for hot work.
No special precautions except for having a watch man and a fire extinguisher available.
Disconnect the smoke detector.
Notify deck officer in charge that a fire alarm may occur.
Which type of equipment can be used to detect explosives?
What is a “cargo plan”, when applied to a ship?
The plan indicating where cargo is to be loaded and in what quantities.
The plan showing the cargo spaces and their capacity.
A discussion between the shore and ship to plan the procedure for loading cargo.
The plan to show the staff requirements at each hatch while the ship is loading cargo.
Is the act of piracy at sea an increasing or decreasing problem?
Piracy has remained constant for the last 50 years.
A lifejacket has sufficient buoyancy and stability to lift the mouth of an unconscious person at a minimum of:
120 mm above the water (in calm water).
40 mm above the water (in calm water).
160 mm above the water (in calm water).
180 mm above the water (in calm water).
When moving into an Emission Control Area for Sulphur, which of these is most important?
That low Sulphur fuel is actually being burned before entry into the ECA.
That the change-over to low Sulphur fuel is complete before arrival in port.
That the change-over to low Sulphur fuel was started before entry into the ECA.
When acting as helmsman, what should be the method of responding to an order?
When receiving an order, the order should be repeated back to the person who gave it before carrying out the order.
When acting as helmsman and given a helm order you should always say “Yes sir”.
The order needs to be acted upon and this will indicate you understood what was said.
Which one of the following is a limitation on the use of chemical powders?
In some cases they may cause a violent reaction on combustible metals such as sodium.
All the below mentioned alternatives.
Some of them may give off NH3.
They may put an insulating deposit on electronic equipment.
When you join a new ship, how are you informed about safety rules, alarm instructions and your own duties in case of an emergency?
By muster lists exhibited in conspicuous places.
By oral instructions by the Captain.
By folder distributed to each crewmember.
Read the text in the diagram and answer the following question: When should training in personal survival techniques be given? It is recommended that every prospective seafarer should, before being employed in a sea-going ship, receive proper training in personal survival techniques. In respect of such training several recommendations are made.
During the first week on board.
Commonly used on an oil tanker, what is another name for a “Combustible Gas Indicator”?
What are the duties of the bridge lookout during the night, when the vessel is in the middle of the ocean?
The lookout must keep a lookout all-round the ship and report anything sighted, or heard, to the Officer of the Watch.
The lookout must keep a lookout ahead of the vessel and report anything sighted to the Officer of the Watch.
The lookout should remain on the bridge wing to be at hand to deliver messages as required by the Officer of the Watch.
The lookout must standby ready to take the wheel when required by the Officer of the Watch.
What is the requirement for bolting-up and securing blind flanges on the manifolds during cargo operations on an oil tanker?
A bolt to be in every bolt hole, tightened evenly.
A bolt to be in every alternate bolt hole, tightened evenly.
Bolts or clamps to be fitted such that the flange is adequately sealed.
A minimum of 4 bolts, spaced evenly around the flange.
What is the correct understanding of the term “Bottlescrew”?
A bottlescrew is the connection ring on the ships deck used to connect lashings and rigging.
A bottlescrew is the threaded screw used to open large bottles.
A bottlescrew is a metal threaded sleeve which adjust the length and tenstion on rigging or stays.
Which of these emission control requirements is correct?
Low sulphur fuels reduce emissions of volatile organic compounds.
Installation of an exhaust gas cleaning system reduces emission of nitrogen oxide.
Equipment containing ozone-depleting substances may be dumped at sea 50 miles from land.
Incineration of PCB’s is permitted.
The presence of smoke represents one of the greatest dangers in the fire-fighting. Why?
It reduces the visibility, provokes panic, is irritating and may be toxic.
It only reduces visibility and is very hot.
It hinders communications, causes burns, and provoke panics.
It refrains the equipment from setting out the fire and is irritating.
Some oil cargoes contain high levels of a chemical called Hydrogen Sulphide, or H2S. The atmosphere on deck may be monitored if you are loading such a cargo and an alarm may sound if the level of H2S vapour around the deck becomes unsafe. Each company and terminal will have procedures, but, in general, which of the following describes the procedure that you, as a deck watchman, should follow if this happens?
Put on any Emergency Escape Breathing Device with which you have been issued, leave the area immediately, moving in an upwind direction, report the situation to the Cargo Control Room.
Remain exactly where you are but report the alarm to the Duty officer immediately.
According to industry standard guidelines and assuming terminal regulations do not require otherwise, what action should be taken to drain water that builds up on 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 accumulated water is to be transferred to a spare tank.
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.
When must personal protective equipment be worn?
At all times when identified as a control method with risk assessment.
When making the vessel fast.
The oil product particularly associated with the danger of contracting leukaemia through exposure to its vapours is:
Which one of the following types of rope is the most dangerous to work with?
An inflatable lifejacket will inflate:
Either automatically on immersion or by a single manual motion.
Automatically on immersion.
Either automatically on immersion or by a single manual motion or by mouth.
Either automatically on immersion or by mouth.
When a vessel arrives at a port to pick up a pilot and enter harbour, there should be someone required to stand by the anchor forward. How should the anchor be prepared and ready?
The brake securely applied, all cement/covering into the chain locker and securing arrangements from windlass removed. The guillotine can remain for removal when ready.
The brake may be insufficient to hold the anchor, so leave everything in place except the cement/covering of the chain locker.
When acting as helmsman would you expect the reading of the gyro compass to be the same as the magnetic compass?
Very seldom would they be the same.
They would always be within 1 or 2 degrees of each other.
They would never be the same.
They would always be the same.
The diagram shows the lead of a rope during mooring operations, and the possible point where it may break. Where would be considered the safest place to be standing?
Where ever you feel safe.
Outside the coloured zone.
Behind the “point of restraint” but inside the zone.
During cargo or bunker operations, oil response equipment is to be:
Used elsewhere in the ship.
What is the approximate content of oxygen in air?
The lifting equipment on the vessel must be operated by:
Those ship’s personnel who have been assessed as competent and are duly authorised to do so by the master as per the.
Stevedores, manufacturer’s maintenance engineers and senior ratings only.
Deck officers and ratings, engineering officers and ratings, GP crew if applicable, who are in possession of crane operation training certificates issued by the company.
All deck officers and ratings and selected engineroom personnel.
Proteinic foams have the feature of being:
Of low expansion, not easily contaminated by hydrocarbons.
Of high expansion, not easily contaminated by hydrocarbons.
Of high expansion, made of tense-active compounds.
Of low expansion, viscous and solid, easily contaminated by hydrocarbons.
What is the objective of the merchant navy?
To safely transport goods by sea.
To provide employment for persons who wish to become seafarers.
To earn money for the shipowner.
To transport and deliver goods as quickly as possible.
What is the general emergency alarm signal as specified in SOLAS?
Seven or more short blasts followed by one long blast.
Continuous ringing of the alarm bells.
One long blast followed by six short blasts.
Six or more blasts followed by one long blast.
In which way shall a survivor be hauled out of the sea?
On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term “BOLLARD” given. Which one is correct one?
When connecting the loading/discharging hoses/arms prior to cargo operations on an oil tanker, it is quite common that a reducer is required. What is the name given to the part of the ship’s pipeline onto which the reducer is fitted?
The engine room is equipped with regular fire hoses and nozzles. What is important to observe when using water as an extinguishing agent in the engine room?
All the mentioned alternatives.
Water has a clear limitation in fighting an oil fire.
Water may short circuit electrical installation and may be a threat to the personnel operating the fire hose as well as to electrical equipment itself.
Why could dirty and oily areas of the deck be dangerous?
They may cause people to slip over and hurt themselves.
They are areas which should be cleaned up.
They show the ship is not efficient.
They do not look good to the customers.
The duty engineer of a UMS ship is approached by a member of the ship’s staff, seeking permission to hang wet working clothes in the engine room to dry. He should:
Not allow the clothes to be hung anywhere in the unmanned machinery spaces.
Allow the clothes to be hung over rail next to the warm FO service tanks.
Allow the clothes to be hung over a rail anywhere.
Allow the clothes to be hung over a rail provided there is no electrical equipment directly below.
What is meant by the term “Single up” when a vessel is preparing to leave the jetty to which it was moored?
Single up is the term used to describe the process of letting go most of the moorings lines and just leaving sufficient lines to stay safely alongside.
Single up is the term used when only one single tug is used to assist the ship in leaving the berth.
Singe up is the term used when there is only one single rope left out between the ship and the jetty, when leaving the berth.
Which of the following ear protection devices is most effective?
Dry cotton or cottons balls.
Hydrocarbon gas encountered in oil tankers cannot burn in an atmosphere containing less than approximately what percentage of oxygen (by volume)?
Where is “AFT” in the figure?
What is the inherent danger in welding/cutting in piping containing freon?
Development of explosive gases.
Development of nitrous gases.
Depletion of oxygen in the air.
Depletion of the ozone layer.
There is an “industry standard” book, found on oil tankers, which explains all about oil cargo and cleaning operations and their associated hazards. What is it called?
The International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals (ISGOTT).
The International Safety Management Code (ISM).
The International Convention for Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).
What are the two basic types of oil tanker?
Crude Oil carrier and Product carrier.
Fuel Oil carrier and Lube Oil carrier.
Crude Oil carrier and Black Oil carrier.
Black Oil carrier and Fuel Oil carrier.
The responsibility for safety and security rests with everybody on board the vessel. General house-keeping rules should be followed. Which of the listed rules is the most important?
Do not use loose garments, belts, ties or scarfs near winches and moving machinery.
Always use gloves when handling nylon ropes.
Always use protective working shoes when working outdoors.
Always use gloves when using grinding machines.
What is the output shown on the “Rate of Turn” display fitted on the bridge?
The Rate of Turn indicator displays the rate the ship is swinging in degrees per minute.
The Rate of Turn indicator shows the changing angle of the vessel from the meridian.
The Rate of Turn display shows the turning speed the vessel is swinging in degrees per second.
The Rate of Turn indicator shows the rudder angle applied by the helmsman to turn the ship.
What do you understand by “Secure the tug”?
Secure the tug means: to let go the tug.
Secure the tug means: to make fast the tug.
Secure the tug means: to pass a line to the tug.
Secure the tug means: to pick up the tug line.
What is the output shown on the “Rate of Turn” indicator fitted on the bridge?
The Rate of Turn indicator displays the rate the ship is swinging in degrees per minute.
The Rate of Turn indicator shows the rudder angle applied by the helmsman to turn the ship.
The Rate of Turn indicator shows the changing angle of the vessel from the meridian.
The Rate of Turn indicator shows the turning speed the vessel is swinging in degrees per second.
What are the components of the personal equipment of the fireman’s outfit?
Boots and gloves of rubber.
Protective clothing to protect the skin from heat, burns and scalding.
A rigid helmet, an electric safety lamp and an axe.
Some of the valves in a pipeline system on an oil tanker may be marked with the letters “ESD”. What do these letters stand for?
Equalising Safety Device.
Emergency Slop Diversion.
What do you call the wide rung on a pilot ladder that prevents the ladder from twisting?
The wide rung on a pilot ladder that prevents it from twisting is called a “Spreader”.
The wide rung on a pilot ladder that prevents it from twisting is called a “Ani-twist rung”.
The wide rung on a pilot ladder that prevents it from twisting is called a “Long rung”.
What does the term “Hard a Starboard” or “Hard to Starboard” mean?
The wheel is difficult to turn to starboard.
Do not allow the vessel to swing to port.
Put the wheel fully over to starboard.
Start the ship swinging to starboard.
When disconnecting the cargo hose after discharging, some oil is drained into the drip- tray under the manifold which already contains a small amount of dirty water. What is the correct way to dispose of this oil?
Transfer it to the sloptank and later discharge it to a reception facility.
Drain overboard when the vessel is 50 nautical miles off the coast.
Mix in an appropriate quantity of dispersant chemicals and drain it overboard when in open water.
Drain it to a cargo tank.
What is understood by the term “Take the helm”?
Take over the steering of the ship.
Change the place where the lookout is standing.
Take over heaving of a rope.
Take a message to another officer.
When an oil tanker is fitted with two slop tanks, how are they commonly referred to?
Primary slop tank and secondary slop tank.
Nominal slop tank and back-up slop tank.
Slop tank (cycle A) and slop tank (cycle B).
Slop tank (settling) and slop tank (decanting).
When you join a new ship, how are you informed about safety rules, alarm instructions and your own duties in case of an emergency?
By muster lists exhibited in conspicuous places.
By folder distributed to each crewmember.
By alarm instructions in all crew cabins.
By oral instructions by the Captain.
When loading a static accumulator oil, to minimise the risk of explosion through electrostatic charge in a tank it must be ensured that:
No metallic devices such as those used for gauging and sampling, should be introduced into the tank during loading and for 30 minutes after completion of loading.
No metallic sampling devices over 2 litres capacity should be permitted on the cargo deck at any time, unless thoroughly cleaned beforehand with soapy water.
No rubber containers over 1 litre capacity, such as those used for sampling, should be introduced into the tank between completion of loading and for 10 minutes after that time.
What is the main responsibility of a bridge lookout at night?
Inform the bridge of any new lights when they appear over the horizon or any other items observed which may affect the ship.
Inform bridge of changing weather patterns.
Inform bridge of any lights when they appear over the horizon.
Inform bridge of any other ships observed, which appear to be getting closer to your own ship.
When could there be a demonstration of how to start a lifeboat engine?
A demonstration could be arranged during a lifeboat drill.
There is an instruction card inside the lifeboat showing how to start the engine.
A demonstration is not necessary, because there are a limited number of persons who given the responsibility for starting the lifeboat engine.
Starting the lifeboat engine is very easy and there does not need to be any demonstration.
Is it always possible to use the word “ship” instead of the word “boat”?
A boat can only be used for vessels under 50 metres in length.
Either can be used anytime.
Normally a small vessel is called a “boat” rather than a “ship”, otherwise it is not important.
During bunker operations, oil response equipment is to be:
Used elsewhere in the ship.
Which of the following hose lengths corresponds best to the most common ones found onboard?
As a general rule, what is the minimum flash point of an oil used as a liquid fuel on board?
What is the absolutely main purpose with fighting a fire on board?
Where on the illustration of a mooring deck is the “PANAMA LEAD”?
The Panama Lead is indicated by letter C.
The Panama Lead is indicated by letter B.
The Panama Lead is indicated by letter A.
The Panama Lead is indicated by letter D.
A lifejacket has sufficient buoyancy and stability to lift the mouth of an unconscious person at a minimum of:
120 mm above the water (in calm water).
180 mm above the water (in calm water).
160 mm above the water (in calm water).
40 mm above the water (in calm water).
Which of the following are frequent causes of fires in accommodation?
Covering of electric fires with blankets.
Overloading electric plugs.
1. Smoking in bed; 2. Covering of electric fires with blankets; 3. Overloading electric plugs.
What are three diameters of fire hoses most commonly found on ships?
In the diagram, the depth of water under the keel is indicated by the letter “C”. Which bridge instrument would indicate this depth?
What will you do if you are helmsman and the OOW (officer on watch) gives you the order: “Port 20” and after a while the order “Ease to 10”?
Apply 20 degrees of rudder towards port and then after the second command reduce the wheel to 10 degrees of helm.
Keeping a very visual lookout ahead and abeam of the ship.
Continually visually scanning the horizon all round the ship.
Keeping a visual lookout all round the vessel.