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If the radar is set onto the Relative Motion Display, what would an echo of a target with no trail indicate? Note this the trail of the echo and not a vector.
The target is on a collision course with own ship.
The target is stopped and making no way through the water.
The target is on a constant bearing and getting closer to own ship.
The target is on the same course and speed as own ship.
What is the advantages of a GPS satellite system compared to other navigational aids?
The GPS system gives information about position, speed and time continuously world wide.
The GPS system has a built-in group of six radio-beacons called a Decca chain.
The GPS system is based on hyperbola navigation.
The GPS system gives information about weather and wave conditions in the area.
To get priority with radio-communication, one must notify the coast station that the call is:
During a telex-connection with a subscriber it is:
Mandatory to ask for the charges.
Necessary to verify the good passing of the message at the operator of the coast or ground-station.
Obligatory to send the indication “msg” at the beginning of the message.
Recommended at the beginning and at the end of the message-transport to exchanges “answer back’s”.
A message is send by the Inmarsat-C set. The land earth station will:
The sender has to confirm delivery by sending another separate message.
Never send a positive delivery notification (PDN) to the sender. The addressed will have to confirm the message through the ground-station and request for further information, if desired.
Only send a positive delivery notification (PDN) to the sender if the sender requested, so in the send menu.
Automatically send a positive delivery notification (PDN) to the sender.
A casualty suddenly loses consciousness and falls to the ground letting out a strange cry. The pasient is red-blue in the face and froth may appear around the mouth. You are witnessing a major epileptic attack. What should you do?
Give the casualty a lot to drink and keep talking to the person at all times.
Loose tight clothing, ask all unnecessary bystanders to leave and carefully place something soft under the head. If casualty is unconscious, place the person in Recovery position.
Move the casualty in a sit-up position and put something in the persons mouth to protect the tongue.
Forcibly restrain and try to wake the casualty.
What is understood by the term “Marine Pollution”?
Marine Pollution means that the marine environment is contaminated by harmful or unacceptable liquids, substances or particles.
The term Marine Pollution refers only to the spill of oil and garbage into sea environment.
Marine Pollution only means that there has been an oil spill in the location and there needs to be effective cleaning up process.
Marine Pollution only means that the sea has been contaminated by substances which are not acceptable in that location.
The normal carbon content of Crude Oil is in the range of:
What do crew, visitors and contractors all have in common?
They’re all onboard the ship for the duration of its voyage.
They all have opportunity to smuggle drugs.
They’re all trained in ship emergency procedures.
They’re all employees of the ship.
The recommended connection between antenna and VHF is:
In a distress-situation a MF/HF-DSC transmission is used in the 8 MHz frequency. In this case always:
Indicate on what frequency communication will be continued.
Ask the RCC for the frequency.
Turn on the right frequency.
Put in the MMSI number of the coastguard on the DSC.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Davit launched rescue boat.
What actions should the Officer of the Watch take when the ship’s steering gear fails?
Request the engine room to check the steering gear.
Display the NUC signal and consider stopping the engines.
All of the suggested answers.
Call the Master and advise him of the situation.
In radio telephony what is the “URGENCY CALL” which should be used to indicate that you have a very urgent message to transmit concerning the safety of another vessel or person?
SECURITE-SECURITE (3 times).
On board a crude oil tanker, guidance on the washing system and equipment along with the applicable operating procedures, can be found in:
The Oil Record Book – ship particulars page.
The Operating and Equipment (COW) Manual.
The ODME Operating Manual – manufacturer’s instruction section.
What is the correct understanding of the term “Isobar”?
An “Isobar” is the line of the cold front in a frontal depression.
An “Isobar” is the line showing the direction of the predicted path of a hurricane.
An “Isobar” is a line joining places of equal pressure.
An “Isobar” is a line joining places of equal temperature.
On an oil tanker fitted with an Inert Gas System, prior to commencement of tank washing, the oxygen content within the cargo tanks shall be:
Not more than 5 % oxygen content by volume.
Less than 2 % oxygen content by volume.
Not greater than 8 % oxygen content by volume.
What possible reason could there be for the identification mark associated with a Racon not being visible on the radar screen?
The Racon may not be transmitting a pulse.
The transmitted radar frequency may not trigger the Racon transmitter.
All of the suggested answers.
The radar may be suppressing the mark with application of the Interference Rejection control.
What is the approximate pressure of the CO2 stored in a cylinder at an ambient temperature of +20 °C?
The receipt of a distress alert is to be pronounced as followed:
Mayday (1x), call-sign of ship in distress (3x) / this is / own call-sign (3x) / received mayday.
Mayday (3x) / this is / own call-sign (1x) / received mayday / call-sign of ship in distress (1x).
Mayday (1x) / this is / own call-sign (3x) received mayday.
Mayday (1x) / distress alert / own ship call sign.
The correct functioning of a DSC-modem can be checked by means of:
The obligatory monthly transmission from the RCC’s.
The testing-mode of the ever present VHF-DSC-EPIRB.
The built-in test facility in the modem.
Tester provided with the equipment.
What is the anticipated rolling period of a ship with a large initial Transverse Metacentric Height (GM) and would there be any associated dangers to consider?
Long slow roll and no particular hazards.
Short period of roll, but a very stable ship and no associated dangers.
Long period of roll with free surface effects at a maximum.
Short sharp period of roll associated with breaking lashings and shifting cargo.
What is a “consignee”?
Any person, organization or government that prepares a consignment for shipment.
Any person or company which seeks to transport a consignment of cargo by sea.
Any person or company responsible for the operation of a vessel which carries a consignment as freight.
Any person, organization or government entitles to take delivery of a consignment.
When navigating using the GPS, how does the GPS display indicate when the accuracy of the displayed position is reduced?
The GPS display is always very accurate and does not give any indication of lack of accuracy.
The GPS display flashes and sounds an alarm.
A large “Correction Factor” number is displayed on the screen.
A large HDOP value is displayed on the screen.
What is the purpose of the Ship Security Plan?
Outline specific measures for your ship to move from security level 1 to 2 and from 2 to 3.
Detail the duties of shipboard personnel assigned security responsibilities.
Protect your ship from risks posed by security threats or incidents.
Outline the organizational structure for the ship.
How many Radar Transponder (SART) are required to be carried onboard a ship for use in survival crafts?
Two on each side of the ship.
One on each side of the ship.
2, one of which being capable of floating free if the ship sinks.
When making a new pilot ladder onboard the ship, which of the following ropes would be best suited as the side ropes on which the steps are fastened?
A ship is passing through a narrow channel and keeping to the starboard side of the fairway, as illustrated. What could be expected in this situation?
The ship will suffer bank rejection and the bow will be pushed away from the bank.
The ship will be sucked towards the bank and the stern will be pushed away due to ship-to-shore interaction.
The ship’s rudder will suffer a lack of effectiveness due to the shallow water, but should not be affected by the bank being close to the bow.
The ship will suffer ship to shore interaction and the bow will be sucked towards the bank.
A “sour crude” is defined as:
A crude oil cargo which has left substantial residues in the bottom of the tank after discharge.
A crude oil from West Africa.
A petroleum product which reacts with water during tank-washing leading to a distinctive odour about the tank deck.
A crude oil or products containing appreciable amounts of hydrogen sulphide and/or mercaptans.
For how long time should a “SARSAT COSPAS” epirb be able to operate on its batteries?
On area A3 the function “Reception of shore to ship distress alerts” is mainly based on:
The use of SARSAT COSPAS Epirbs and NAVTEX.
The use of MF DSC and INMARSAT C SAFETYNET.
The use of HF DSC and INMARSAT C SAFETYNET.
The use of VHF DSC and NAVTEX.
The battery of an EPIRB should be changed:
Non distress calls on 2 182 kHz and VHF channel 16 should not exceed:
Crude Oil Washing of a cargo tank using oil containing substantial amount of water could result in:
Better drainage and less clingage but excessive slop quantity.
Better draining and less clingage, resulting in reduced slop quantity.
Better cleaning of the tank due to oil and water mixture.
Generation of an electrically charged mist inside the tank.
What is the ideal humidity in a working environment?
A Class divisions in ships are constructed so that they are capable of preventing the passage of smoke and flame to the end of a standard fire test held for how many minutes?
You wish to carry out a test transmission on your radio equipment. What precautions should be taken if any?
All of the items in the other alternatives should be done.
Test transmission should be kept to a minimum.
Listen out to ensure that no safety/distress traffic is in progress.
Test transmission should be carried out on artificial aerials and/or reduced power.
What is the general emergency alarm signal as specified in SOLAS?
One long blast followed by seven short blasts or more.
Three short blasts followed by three long blasts then three short ones.
Seven or more short blasts followed by one long blast.
A vessel is equipped for all sea areas. In the middle of the Indian Ocean the EGC-receiver appears out of order. Is it still possible to receive MSI-messages?
Yes, with the MF/HF-radio telex.
A man is reported to have fallen overboard and the Officer of the Watch releases the lifebuoy and starts a man overboard manoeuvre, who are the first persons onboard he should inform?
The crew quarters for extra lookouts.
Chief Officer and lifeboat party.
When is a machine “securely guarded”?
When it is fitted with a guard or similar device which prevents foreseeable contact between a person, his clothing or items held in his hands, whilst it is in operation.
When any person operating a machine has full training in its use and how the guards should be placed when in operation.
When the machine can rotate freely, without coming into contact with any person in the vicinity of the machine.
When it must be isolated before maintenance can be carried out on it.
The purpose of having corrugations in the bulkheads of cargo tanks of an oil tanker is to:
To assist in the drainage of the oil by funnelling the oil to the suction well.
Provide strength, but with clean and clear surfaces within the tank.
Provide additional resistance to shear forces and bending moments.
Reduce the effects of Free Surface within the vessel.
The ballast that may be discharged from an oil tanker without the use of the ODME is:
Ballast from segregated ballast tanks (SBT).
Clean ballast from cargo tanks.
Dirty ballast from cargo tanks.
If Mouth-to-Mouth (M-T-M) ventilation by itself is unsuccessful and the casualty’s heart stops, or has stopped beating, you must perform External Chest Compression (ECC) in conjunction with M-T-M. what is the complete rate when performing ECC?
Complete 10 compressions at the rate of 40 compressions per minute.
Complete 15 compressions at the rate of 80 compressions per minute.
Complete 25 compressions at the rate of 75 compressions per minute.
Complete 20 compressions at the rate of 60 compressions per minute.
Messages sent via INMARSAT-C are charged:
On the basis of a 3 minute minimum charge with 1 minute incremental steps.
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.
What material should boiler suits be made of?
Where would you find out which fire sections are enclosed by “A” or “B” class divisions on a ship?
All the mentioned alternatives.
On the Ship’s fire control plans.
On the general arrangement plan.
The temperature control system of the main engine crankshaft bearings indicates high temperature. What would be the correct way to open and check the crankcase?
Stop the engine immediately and keep the lube oil pump running for at least 20 minutes before opening the crankcase.
Stop the engine immediately, stop the lube oil pump, and inspect the crankcase after 5 minute.
Stop the engine and open crankcase down immediately for inspection.
Reduce the RPM to a minimum and open the crankcase doors carefully.
Why should there be checklists or work permits for hazardous operations?
So we know who to blame when something goes wrong.
Because it is required by USCG (US Coast Guard).
To make sure the job is done under controlled conditions.
To locate crew members in case of emergency.
During a bomb search, which of the following is an important principle to follow?
Try to reach behind bulkheads to find a bomb.
Know exactly what a bomb looks like.
Throw any suspicious items overboard.
Do not touch any suspicious packages.
You are on a power-driven vessel underway in open water. You observe this vessel, directly ahead, on a steady bearing, with the distance closing steadily. What can you tell about this vessel from the lights it is displaying?
This vessel is not under command and is not making way through the water. I cannot tell its aspect.
This is a fishing vessel, not making way through the water, with its nets fast upon an obstruction, seen from astern.
This vessel is aground and is seen from directly ahead.
This vessel is restricted in its ability to manoeuvre and is stopped in the water. I am seeing it from astern.
The Master arrives on the bridge obviously under the influence of alcohol and states he is taking over the “con” of the ship. What actions should the Officer of the Watch (OOW) take in this situation?
Watch the actions made by the Master and if not dangerous, wait until the Master becomes more capable to take control or leaves the bridge.
Attempt to diplomatically avoid taking any actions that would put the ship or crew into danger and call the Chief Officer for assistance.
Tell the Master you do not think this is a good idea and retain control of the watch.
Tell the Master you consider him incapable of taking over the responsibility of the watch and that he should retire to his cabin and sleep it off.
What is the meaning of the medical term “Hypothermia”?
Hypothermia is the condition of a person who has severe dehydration.
Hypothermia is the condition when a diabetic person is suffering from too much sugar intake.
Hypothermia is the condition when the core temperature of the body is lower than normal.
Hypothermia is the term when a person is suffering from a high temperature.
What mode must be used on the MF/HF transmission when making a radiotelephone call?
The input of an area code prefix in (radio) telex-traffic:
Differs for each country.
Not necessary, area code prefixes are same for each country.
Is not necessary, area code prefixes are unique for each country.
Has to be put in without the zero.
What are the main components causing the magnetic compass to require a regular evaluation and compass correction?
The change in the position of the magnetic pole causing annual changes in the variation.
Permanent and induced magnetism in the ships structure.
The continual changes of courses steered by the ship.
The one particular hazard to be taken care against, when using portable steam driven blowers for ventilating oil cargo tanks is:
That plastic extension tubes should not be used, in case the top collar overheats and melts, causing the tube to drop into the tank.
That the exhaust does not vent into the cargo tank, in order to prevent possible build-up of static electricity.
That prolonged use may cause the core material of the fan to heat up to a point where it may become a source of ignition.
That the steam outlet must point vertically upwards to avoid possibly burning the legs of passing personnel.
The ship is navigating in dense fog where the visibility is less than one mile. The Arpa radar is set on a range 12 miles on a course of 314° and own ship has a vector as shown. What is the vector mode selected on the Arpa?
Relative vectors, sea stabilised.
Relative vectors, ground stabilised.
MARPOL – Annex V. Disposal of garbage outside “Special Areas”. After unpacking spares, you are left with a limited amount of packing materials. Is this prohibited, if not, what will be the nearest distance to land for disposal into the sea of these materials?
What is the minimum Initial Transverse Metacentric Height (GM) allowed under the International Load Line Rules?
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.
By a “geographical area call” in the DSC system is meant:
A DSC-message for all ships in a particular ocean region.
A DSC-message for all vessels within a certain area marked by a reference position, given in the DSC message and the degrees are given in southerly and easterly direction.
A DSC-message for all ships heading towards a certain geographical area.
A DSC-message for all vessels within a certain area from a position in the DSC-message, and the degrees are given in northerly and westerly direction.
What are Primary fenders, with regard to ship-to-ship transfer operations?
Primary fenders are fixed to the bow of the ship to prevent damage when manoeuvring alongside.
Primary fenders are small fenders suspended between the ship’s bows or stern to protect from inadvertent angular contact.
Primary fenders are large fenders meant to float between vessels and absorb considerable impact.
Primary fenders are tyre-type fenders kept on deck for emergency use.
What is the correct procedure to extinguish a soot fire in the exhaust boiler?
Stop the engine and use the CO2 fixed fire-extinguishing system.
Stop the engine and let the fire burn out by itself.
Increase speed or continue full speed.
Reduce speed and use soot blowers if some are fitted.
Fixed pressure water-spraying fire-extinguishing systems are widely employed in all kinds of vessels, mainly passenger ships and ro-ro ships, with a high degree of success. The aim of these systems is to put out a fire but they may also be very useful even if they only ensure.
The structural protection of the vessel.
The control of temperatures of surrounding areas.
The confinement of a fire.
All the answers are good.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Survival craft distress pyrotechnic signals.
Non distress calls on 2 182 kHz and VHF channel 16 should not exceed:
New MARPOL regulations came into effect from July 93 stating that the previous instantaneous rate of discharge of oil content (60 litres per nautical mile) was changed to:
20 litres per nautical mile.
30 litres per nautical mile.
10 litres per nautical mile.
25 litres per nautical mile.
With respect to the ISM, what training in additional to lifeboat and fire drills must be carried out?
Familiarization, and other drills identified as necessary by the ship.
The boat drill and fire drill should be adequate to meet your needs.
Sanitary-, ballast-, bilge- or general service pumps may be accepted as fire pumps provided:
They are fitted with automatic start connected to the fire alarm.
They are not normally used for pumping oil.
They have a capacity of at least 20 m3/h.
None of these pumps may be accepted as fire pump.
If a distress signal is received on board your ship, what should be the first action that should be taken?
Contact SAR Authorities via nearest coastal Radio station.
Determine how close your vessel is to the distressed vessel.
Determine if anyone else has heard the distress signal and if your vessel is near the distress.
Attempt to establish contact with the distressed vessel.
You are approaching a port in a snowstorm. You hear this signal. What kind of vessel is it and what is it doing?
It comes from a vessel at anchor, less than 100 metres in length.
It comes from a vessel engaged in pilotage duties at anchor, over 100 metres in length.
It comes from a vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre.
It comes from a vessel engaged in pilotage duties and it is making way through the water.
Which one of the listed requirements regarding lifeboat equipment correspond to present regulations? The normal equipment of every lifeboat shall include:
Helicopter rescue equipment.
Sea charts and navigation equipment.
The use of combustible material is restricted in the accommodation spaces in order to:
Reduce cost of construction.
Contain and suppress fire and explosion in the compartment of origin.
Prevent occurrence of fire and explosion.
Code signals concerning requests and general information on medical matters normally consist of:
Letter P plus two other letters.
Letter H plus two other letters.
Letter M plus two other letters.
Letter D plus two other letters.
How will you start a cancelling message after you send by mistake a distress call on your VHF DSC equipment?
PAN-PAN – All Stations – This is “SAINT-ROMAIN”.
SECURITE – All Stations – This is “SAINT-ROMAIN”.
All Stations – This is “SAINT-ROMAIN”.
MAYDAY – All Stations – This is “SAINT-ROMAIN”.
EGC is short for:
Emergency General Ship Call.
Exchange Geographic Call.
Which PPM is allowed for discharging of “Bilge Water” overboard?
What is the name given to the special list of cargo loaded on board a ship that needs to be prepared for reporting and other administrative purposes?
The following vessels are all required to make the same sound signal when in or near an area of restricted visibility: a vessel not under command; a vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre; a vessel constrained by her draught/a sailing vessel; a vessel engaged in fishing; a vessel engaged in towing or pushing another vessel. What is that signal?
Two prolonged blasts, followed by one short blast, at intervals of not more than 2 minutes.
One prolonged blast at intervals at not more than 2 minutes.
One prolonged blast, followed by two short blasts, at intervals of not more than 1 minute.
One prolonged blast, followed by two short blasts, at intervals of not more than 2 minutes.