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The Training Manual shall contain instructions and information on the life-saving appliances and the best method of survival. The training manual shall contain detailed explanations of crew duties in relation to emergency situations. Which of the following tasks or duties shall be included in the manual according to present regulations?
The use of the ship’s line throwing apparatus.
The use of escape routes and other escape methodes.
The use of surface to air visual signals to be used by survivors.
The use of navigational equipment for survival crafts.
When lashing general cargoes why are short lashings preferred to long ones?
Because they are more easily tightened and held in tension.
Because long lashings are more prone to vibration.
Because some of the ship’s lashing points may not be designed to hold long lashings.
Because the safe working load of lashing materials decrease with length.
At what calendar interval must lifting appliances on board a vessel be suitably tested by a competent person?
Diodes are widely used in rectification, or the conversion of alternating current to direct current. The sinusoidal input voltage V (in) is applied to the circuit shown. Which of the output voltages is correct?
Other than the official log book what other publications must be carried on board of a vessel?
ISGOTT, SOLAS, MARPOL, Bridge Team Management, OCIMF Mooring guidelines.
The official log book and crew agreement are the only two publications which must be carried on board.
Charts, nautical publications, GMDSS log, Oil Record book(s).
All technical books relevant to the machinery currently on board.
What is a steering wheel?
A helm used to steer the ship.
A drum for heaving of ropes.
Another name for a lifebuoy.
When discussing the properties of an oil cargo, what is the “wax content”?
The percentage of paraffinic wax by volume, based on a representative sample of the crude oil.
The amount of additive in an oil product, expressed in ppm, designed to inhibit solidification at lower temperatures.
The observed volume percentage of waxy deposits found in a cargo tank after discharge in relation to the total volume of cargo previously carried.
The percentage of wax, expressed as a percentage, remaining in an oil product after distillation.
In which way may intake of poisonous material occur?
Skin penetration and skin absorption.
Searchlights must be provided for night navigation in the Suez Canal. Which of the listed requirements are correct?
Vessels with bulbous bow, LPG and LNG vessels must provide their own projector.
All vessels must provide their own projector.
Only projectors hired from the Canal Mooring and Light Company are permitted.
If vessels have their own projector, an extra fee will be levied on the vessel.
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.
The circuit consists of two inductors, L(1) = 6 H and L(2) = 12 H, connected in parallel. Calculate the equivalent L(S) of the two inductors:
If the heat transfer capacity in a heat exchanger is dropping, the following action should be taken:
Clean the heat transfer surface.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Indicate the correct name for the tool:
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 %.
By reduced transmitting power is meant in VHF a power between:
The frequency 121,5 MHz is used for:
The Master is responsible that all crew participate in monthly emergency drills. If 25 % of the crew (or more) has not participated in such drill during the last month, what is the time limit to conduct such a drill after the vessel has left a port?
Which international regulations govern the disposal of waste material, including galley waste, from ships?
The Industry Best Practise Guide for Restaurant Management.
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.
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.
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:
Most fruit cargoes carried under refrigeration require introduction of fresh air into the cargo space to remove any excess carbon dioxide and ethylene produced by respiration of the cargo and sensors are fitted to detect these gases. Shipper’s instructions will often indicate “constant air change” as a requirement for a cargo. Why, even though this is a crude method for controlling the cargo space atmosphere, is this type of instruction given?
It is the standard method and it is always done that way for simplicity.
Fresh air helps to acclimatise the cargo to the prevailing ambient conditions.
Some cargoes are very sensitive to ethylene levels and it may be difficult to accurately measure the low levels that would affect a cargo.
As much fresh air as possible should always be introduced into the cargo space throughout the voyage to maintain cargo quality.
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 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.
Which electronic component does this graphical symbol represent?
Silicon controlled rectifier.
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 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.
In respect of washings from the cargo area of an oil tanker, what is the maximum instantaneous rate of oil that can be pumped into the sea when a vessel is outside a special area, proceeding en route, has in operation a monitoring and control system for the discharge of oil and is located more than 50 nautical miles from the nearest land?
30 litres per nautical miles.
300 litres per nautical miles.
60 litres per nautical miles.
0,03 litres per nautical miles.
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.
According to the rules of GMDSS vessels are equipped with certain radio-communication devices depending on:
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.
This circuit consists of a voltage source V, a change-over switch S, a resistor R and a capacitor C. The voltage/time figures 1 to 4 show changes in the voltage V (C) when the switch S is suddenly shifted from position 1 to 2 at time t = 0. Only one of the diagrams is correct. Which?
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Which is the “PANAMA LEAD”, in the figure?
The Panama Lead is indicated by A, in the figure.
The Panama Lead is indicated by B, in the figure.
The Panama Lead is indicated by C, in the figure.
The Panama Lead is indicated by D, in the figure.
Which class of emission is used for FEC NBDP transmissions?
Which one of the listed requirements for passenger ships regarding personal life-saving appliances do not correspond to present regulations?
All lifejackets shall be fitted with a whistle, a light and a smoke signal.
Ro-ro passenger ships shall carry at least 2 lifebuoys provided with self-igniting lights an self-activating smoke signals.
All lifejackets shall be fitted with reflex, a whistle and a light.
The 5 % extra lifejackets carried on board have to be stowed in conspicuous places on deck or at the muster stations.
In the case when the temperature of the ambient air is equal to 10 °C and the wind is blowing at a speed of 10 m/sec the shipwrecked person must consider that the effect of air on his body is equivalent to that of an air whose temperature would be approximately:
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.
What is the purpose of adding inhibitor to the individual cargo?
To avoid explosive (flammable) area in cargo tanks.
To avoid humidity in cargo tanks.
To assure all oxygen is removed from cargo tank and avoid chemical reaction.
To avoid radicals building up in cargo tanks.
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?
The circuit consists of two inductors, L(1) = 6 H and L(2) = 12 H, in series. Calculate the equivalent total inductance L(S).
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.
A rocket parachute flare reaches an altitude of:
What is the MARPOL definition of a “high-viscosity substance”?
A noxious liquid substance of any category with a pour point of greater than 37,8 degrees Celsius.
A noxious liquid substance in category “X” or “Y” with a viscosity equal to or greater than 50 mPas at the unloading temperature.
Any noxious liquid substance, the residues of which cannot be stripped from a cargo compartment and its associated piping and pumping system to equal to or less than 75 litres.
A noxious liquid substance in category “Y” with a viscosity equal to or greater than 100 mPas at 37,8 degrees Celsius.
Why shall a duly qualified officer supervise any potential polluting operation?
To inform the authorities.
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.
Your vessel have been in collision with another vessel. You are taking in water and you have to prepare for leaving the vessel. How will you act?
Send a distress message and collect survival suits/thermal bags.
Collect your own personal belongings.
Just jump over board and be ready.
Assist your friends to collect their personal belongings.
What is the main vitamin found in flour and grain products?
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Rescue boat with waterproof canopy.
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.
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.
What are the compressors fitted as part of the cargo system onboard LNG carriers normally used for?
Inerting and gas freeing the cargo tanks.
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.
This circuit consists of two capacitors, C(1) = 6 μF and C(2) = 12 μF, in series. Calculate the equivalent C(S) of the two capacitors.
What could be the possible cause of an engine knocking?
Faults in injection valves, injection too early.
Too big a piston clearance, worn cylinder liner.
The gudgeon pin or big end bearing having too big a clearance.
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.
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.
What is the status and function of a Panama canal pilot?
He shall have control of the navigation and movement of the vessel.
He will take over all the responsibilities of the master on embarkation.
He will be responsible for canal crew mooring gangs and use of locomotives during lock transits.
He is an advisor to the vessel’s master.
A lifejacket is so constructed that a person can correctly do it within a period of:
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.
One water fog applicator is required for each pair of breathing apparatus on board which type of ship?
Passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers.
Passenger ships fitted with car decks.
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?
You are the Officer in Charge during the loading of a tanker at a terminal in the Persian Gulf. The deck watchman reports “There is a lot of oil on the water to starboard”. What should be your FIRST action?
Tell the jettyman to stop loading immediately.
Check the Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment (ODME).
Find out if the oil is coming from your vessel.
How many lifebuoys can you expect to find on board a cargo ship of 190 metres in length (including those of the quick-release system)?
At least 8 distributed on both sides of the ship.
At least 10 distributed on both sides of the ship.
At least 12 distributed on both sides of the ship.
At least 14 distributed on both sides of the ship.
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.