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When using an ENC chart to passage planning, why should a scale at or near its compilation scale always be used?
The chart detail is correct for its usage band.
That is incorrect, as any ENC can be zoomed in or out for passage planning.
The bridge wheelman has not reported for duty and there is a suspected “Man Overboard” situation on your vessel. The ship has been searched and there is one seaman missing? The vessel turns round and retraces the course back,calling for assistance from other vessels in the vicinity What should be the focal point for any search pattern to be established?
Determine the drift and leeway of own ship and take this deviation from track into account on the return course. The search should focus around this return track back to the last sighted position.
Determine when the seaman was last sighted and concentrate the search round the course line between the last sighting and present position, taking into account any prevailing current.
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 or 2 SART – 1 NAVTEX or 1 EGC receiver – 2 or 3 VHF portable.
Which option correctly completes the following statement? A failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) is…
A deductive prediction of failure.
An analysis of how well a DP vessel holds station.
The MF/HF-transceiver on board is tuned to the assigned frequency of a station. To make this connection the following mode is used:
In open water, you see a collision between two other ships. What immediate action should you take?
Contact one or both vessels involved in the incident and offer assistance.
Nothing, proceed on passage unless they are in distress.
Under what convention is the master to ensure that a ship is seaworthy and in a fit state to safely carry a shipper’s cargo?
For the same vessel and the same rudder angle, is the diameter of the turning circle completed at full ahead smaller than one completed at half ahead?
No, the diameter of the turning circle would be almost the same.
Yes, it will be much larger turning circle at half ahead.
Yes, there would be a change of shape of the turning circle; it would have an increase in the transfer, but not the advance.
Yes, it would be a much smaller turning circle at half ahead.
Which option best describes the purpose of having an FMEA completed for a DP vessel?
Because the crew will not investigate failure themselves.
So that when failure occurs, the vessel position is maintained.
In area A1 the function “Reception of shore to ship distress alerts” is mainly based on”:
The use of SART transponders.
The use of SARSAT COSPAS Epirbs.
With help of DSC a ship wants to contact a coast-station to have a question for telephone call. One has to choose from the following DSC-frequencies:
TX: 8 415,0 kHz. RX: 8 415,5 kHz.
TX: 8 436,5 kHz. RX: 8 436,5 kHz.
TX: 8 415,0 kHz. RX: 8 436,5 kHz.
During the survey of Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) equipment, which document must be available to the surveyor to demonstrate compliance with SOLAS?
A report giving the result of the Conformance Test issued by an Application Service Provider on behalf of an Administration.
A report giving the result of the Performance Test, issued by the manufacturer in compliance with the Flag State Authority requirements.
The Certificate of Compliance with SOLAS V/19-1, bearing the serial number of the equipment installation.
A Statement of Installation and Testing by the Approved Service Provided in compliance with SOLAS V/26-4.
On a platform supply vessel, how are the risks associated with the dry bulk system controlled?
By requiring crew to always follow operating procedures.
By first opening the deck valve,then the tank valve.
A vessel has been in involved in a collision. Which procedure should happen immediately?
There is assessment of the damage stability.
Determine any injuries of persons on board.
If W = Displacement, L = length, B = Breadth, D = depth of vessel, Cb = Block Coefficient, Cw = Coefficient of Waterplane, RD = Relative Density, then:
Where on a vessel moving ahead through the water, is the most dangerous place for a tug to manoeuvre?
The most dangerous position is where the tug approaches the bow, rounding the shoulder to pass a line.
The most dangerous position is where the tug approaches the stern of the larger vessel and enters into its associated positive pressure field.
Which organisation produces the Common Marine Inspection Document used for offshore vessel inspection? Select ONE answer.
The International Marine Contractors Association.
The International Maritime Organisation.
Which organisation verifies the computational results and stored ship data used by the stability program loaded on a vessel’s computer?
The Classification Society.
According to Rule 24 of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions and the illustrated lights, how long is the tow likely to be?
It is more than 50 metres but less than 200 metres.
On area A3 the function “Transmission and reception of on scene communications” is mainly based on:
The use of HF/MF and/or VHF R/T and/or INMARSAT-C.
The use of MF and/or HF R/T.
The use of SART transponder.
The receipt of a distress alert is to be pronounced as followed:
Mayday (1x), call-sign of ship in distress (3x), I this is I, own call-sign (3x), I received mayday.
Mayday (3x) I this is I, own call-sign (1x), I received mayday, I call-sign of ship indistress (1x).
Which PPM is allowed for discharging of “Bilge Water” overboard?
Which one of the listed requirements regarding service and maintenance of life-saving appliances correspond to present regulations?
Instructions for onboard maintenance of life-saving appliances in accordance with the regulations shall be provided.
At least one member of the crew shall hold a repairman certificate for life-saving equipment.
Maintenance and repair of all life saving equipments shall be carried out by the certified ship staff only.
Maintenance and repair of all the life-saving equipments will be carried out ashore in work shop only.
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.
A calculation example showing use of “GM” limitation curves.
Stability data produced by stable calculation instruments.
Drawings and calculations documenting the stability of the ship, both in intact and all possible damage condition.
For calling a coast-station by VHF one should preferably use:
A working channel of the nearest shore-station of that coast-station.
A special calling channel of that coast-station.
The offshore vessel inspection database (OVID) used for offshore vessel inspection reports is hosted by which organisation? Select the ONE correct answer.
The Oil Companies International Marine Forum.
The Marine Contractors International Association.
If one wishes to make a collect call from a vessel to a shore subscriber, one must:
Request for a personal call.
Request for telephone message stating name, address and telephone number.
Request for a collect call.
Which one of the listed requirements regarding the stowage of a survival craft corresponds to present SOLAS regulations? Each survival craft shall be stowed:
In a state of readiness so that two crew-members can prepare for embarkation and launching in less than 15 minutes.
Wherever space is available.
On the starboard side of the ship.
In a secure and sheltered position and protected from damage by fire or explosion.
On a platform supply vessel, what should happen with dangerous cargo?
It should be manifested and in a marked container.
It should always be stowed together with all other dangerous cargo.
Non distress calls on 2 182 kHz and VHF channel 16 should not exceed:
Which option best describes the purpose of having an FMEA completed for a DP vessel?
So that annual trials can take place.
So that when failure occurs, the vessel position is maintained.
If during a DP vessel design, the FMEA predicts a possible catastrophic effect with a system failure, what will happen?
The design will be changed to remove the catastrophic event.
The effect will be logged for future operator information.
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.
As a result of being in collision with your vessel, the other vessel involved is on fire? What are your responsibilities to it?
The other vessel is in distress and if possible I will render assistance.
There is no statutory requirement to provide assistance as the actions of that vessel were the primary cause of the collision.
The transmitting receiving method, when both stations can transmit and receive at the same time is called:
If proving trials show that the FMEA report is incorrect for a DP vessel, what action should be taken?
The FMEA should be changed to reflect reality.
The trial should be stopped immediately.
A satellite receives the transmissions of the 406 MHz Cospas-Sarsat EPIRB. The transmissions of the EPIRB will be:
Always passed on to a LUT.
Exclusively passed on to a LUT only between 70 degrees N and 70 degrees S.
Exclusively passed on to a LUT if the satellite sees both the EPIRB and the LUT.
The prescribed test of an approved portable VHF radio set (portophone) must be done once a:
What is usually the effect on G when the ship is damaged with water ingress?
It first rises and then lowers.
If the shipper wishes to ensure that a vessel or her operators will not be held responsible for any damage that may arise from the carrier issuing a clean Bill of Lading,even though the Mate’s receipt is marked as “unclean”, such a document is called the:
An addendum to the Bill of Lading.
An absolution clause in the shipping documents.
Select one answer to correctly complete the following statement. Before a CMID inspection on a well run vessel…
There should not be many extra preparations.
The vessel will have to stop operations.
A rocket parachute flare reaches an altitude of:
What is the main purpose of an offshore vessel inspection using CMID? Select the ONE best answer.
To confirm that a vessel is fit for purpose.
To satisfy elements of the ISM Code.
As a result of being in collision with your vessel, the other vessel involved is on fire? What are your responsibilities to it?
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.
The majority of conventions adopted under the auspices of IMO fall into which of the three main categories:
Maritime Safety, STCW, Maritime Security.
Maritime Safety, Prevention of Marine pollution, Liability and compensation.
There are no conventions that fall under IMO.
A “Standard Format for Search and Rescue Situation Reports” (SITREPs) should be used by vessels in distress. The SITREP can be compiled as a short form (urgent essential details). Which of the following information shall be included when using the “short form”?
As per IMDG Code, the term “separated from” can be defined as:
In different compartments or holds when stowed “under deck”. Provided an intervening deck is resistant to fire and liquid, a vertical separation may be accepted as equivalent. For “on deck” stowage, this segregation means a distance of at least 6 metres.
Either in a vertical or horizontal separation: if the intervening decks are not resistant to fire and liquid, then only in a longitudinal separation is acceptable. For “on deck” stowage, this means a distance of at least 12 metres. This distance also applies to one package stowed “on deck” and another in an upper compartment.
With an intervening compartment, being both a vertical and horizontal separation. Provided an intervening deck is resistant to liquid and fire, a vertical separation of 6 metres is acceptable. For “on deck” stowage, this segregation means a distance of at least 12 metres irrespective of compartment divisions.
When a message is sent by the INMARSAT-C installation to an Internet e-mail address, the land charge is:
Independent of the destination.
Dependent on the destination.
Dependent on the “chargeband”.
A tug is connected to the bow of a vessel. Will the force exerted by it be the same at any ahead speed?
No, on the bow the tug uses power to run with the vessel, which reduces the available power on the towline.
No, when the ahead speed of the ship increases the force exerted by the tug will also increase.
As per IMDG Code, the term ‘separated from” can be defined as:
In different compartments or holds when stowed “under deck”. Provided an intervening deck is resistant to fire and liquid, a vertical separation may be accepted as equivalent. For “on deck” stowage, this segregation means a distance of at least 6 metres.
With an intervening compartment , being both a vertical and horizontal separation. Provided an intervening deck is resistant to liquid and fire, a vertical separation of 6 metres is acceptable. For “on deck” stowage, this segregation means a distance of at least 12 metres irrespective of compartment divisions.
Select the ONE answer which completes the following statement correctly. High priority safety findings during an OVID inspection:
Need to be addressed immediately by onboard staff.
Have to be passed on to the company owning or managing a vessel.
Which of the following requirements regarding life-buoys correspond to present regulations? (SOLAS III/7.1).
Not less than half the total number of lifebuoys shall be provided with self-ignighting lights.
At least four life-buoys on each side of the ship shall be fitted with buoyant lifelines.
All the life-buoys shall be placed in holders with quick-release arrangement.
At least one lifebuoy with self-activating smoke shall be placed within the vicinity of the stern.
Onboard the following message is received on the DSC controller: DOO: 245329000 CH16; S distress ack 244123000. What station sent the distress acknowledgement?
A member of the bridge team has just seen a person fall overboard. Which of the following manoeuvres is the most appropriate to assist with a rescue?
Who is responsible for ensuring your ship completes a security assessment?
Flag State Administration.
Company Security Officer.
The Ship Security Officer.
The Port Facility Security Officer.
On area A4 the function “Transmission of ship to shore distress alerts” is mainly based on:
The use of HF DSC and INMARSAT Epirbs.
The use of HF DSC and COSPAS SARSAT Epirbs.
The use of MF DSC and INMARSAT Epirbs.
The use of VHF DSC and VHF Epirbs.
Which option best completes the following statement? The version of the IHO presentation library on the ECDIS is important because…
If it is not the latest version, the ECDIS will not be compliant.
It is where the files for maintenance of the system software are stored.
Why should an offshore vessel inspection be based on the CMID? Select the ONE best answer.
To ensure that the inspection is the same for all similar vessels.
To ensure that the inspection is done every 5 years.
What is meant by the “level” of system failure on a DP vessel?
It is failure of either a component, a supporting piece of equipment or the entire system.
It is a measure of how far a single failure will affect the position keeping ability of a vessel.
When on HF band a DSC distress alert is received, you have to listen to:
The radio telephony distress frequency in the band in which the DSC distress alert was received.
8 414,5 kHz (DSC distress frequency in 8 MHz).
On area A4 the function “Transmission and reception of signals for locating” is mainly based on:
The use of SARSAT COSPAS Epirbs.
The use of SART transponders.
As per the the IMDG Code, an “article” is referred to as:
A device that contains a dangerous substance or mixture of substances.
A form that contains important information about a hazardous substance.
Something that is packed within a freight container.
A device that is responsible for initiating a dangerous reaction.
As per the IMDG Code, “Proper Shipping Name” is defined as:
The correct chemical name of a potentially hazardous material, as identified from the Chemical Cargo List.
The name to be used in any documentation relating to the transportation of the dangerous substance, material or article, such as on forms, labels and placards.
What is the purpose of having an FMEA proving trial undertaken on a DP vessel?
To confirm the predictions in the FMEA report.
To see how well the vessel can hold position.
Who should undertake a CMID pre-inspection check? Select the ONE best answer.
The management team on a vessel.
A specialised inspection company.
Which of the following two digits codes is used to obtain maritime assistance?
What immediate action should be taken if a ship unexpectedly runs aground and stops?
In a distress situation and immediately after the distress signal has been sounded, what is the next action to be taken by the Chief Officer on duty?
Use the intercom to inform crew and passengers of the reason for the alarm.
Send distress signal to call for help.
Use the VHF radio telephone to ask ships in the vicinity to stand by.
Call the nearest coast radio station.
Which option correctly completes the following statement? During the design of a DP vessel, the FMEA process…
Is used to improve the reliability of the various systems.
Is useful for looking at planned maintenance.
What is SITREP an abbreviation for:
Ship Transit Emergency Radio.
Survivor Indication Transponder Equipment.
Ship Indication Transmission Equipment.
Whether or not the NAVTEX is functioning properly, can be checked using:
A compulsory built-in alarm for defects.
A testing program built in for this purpose.
What action should be taken by the Officer of the Watch if someone reports a fire to them?
Send the bridge look-out down to investigate.
Stop engines and inform the engine room.
Which organization or administration is responsible for surveys and inspections of ships, and the issue of Safety Certificates?
Government Authorities of the Flag State.
Ships Classification Associations (Lloyd’s, American Bureau of Shipping, The Norwegian Veritas, Germanische Lloyd’s, etc).
International Labor Organisation (ILO).
International Maritime Organisation (IMO).
As per the IMDG Code, “Marine Pollutant” is defined as:
A substance which is subject to the provisions of Annex III of MARPOL.
A substance which is subject to the provisions of Chapter V of SOLAS 1974, as amended.
Any substance which is deemed hazardous to the marine environment.
A substance which, because of its tendency to degrade in seafood, or because of its hazard potential to the aquatic environment is subject to the provisions of Annex I of MARPOL 73/78, as amended, and carried by sea accordingly.
Your vessel is in restricted visibility and you hear this signal. What type of vessel does it come from and what additional information does the signal provide?
A vessel aground, more than 100 metres in length. The additional signal indicates which side the clear water lies on.
A vessel at anchor, less than 100 metres in length. She is sounding the additional signal top give warning of her position.
A vessel at anchor, more than 100 metres in length. The additional signal indicates that her cable extends at least 25 metres from her bow.
A vessel at anchor, more than 100 metres in length. She is sounding the additional signal to give warning of her position.
What is meant by saying that a vessel hull is directionally unstable?
When the rudder is kept amidships, the ship will continue on a straight course.
When free running it will shear to one side or the other if not controlled.
Which class of emission is used for VHF DSC transmissions?
A battery of 24 Volt supplies during 10 hours a current of 6 ampere. What is the capacity supplied:
Which document should to be completed before an OVID inspection? Select the ONE correct answer.
The Offshore Vessel Particulars Questionnaire.
The Offshore Vessel Inspection Database.
Which one of the listed requirements regarding service and maintenance of life-saving appliances correspond to present regulations?
Instructions for onboard maintenance of life-saving appliances in accordance with the regulations shall be provided.
Maintenance and repair of all the life-saving equipments will be carried out ashore in work shop only.
Maintenance and repair of all life saving equipments shall be carried out by the certified ship staff only.
At least one member of the crew shall hold a repairman certificate for life-saving equipment.