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If conditions permit, which is the best way to board a liferaft that is floating close to the ship?
Jump onto the raft itself.
Jump into the water close to the raft, without a lifejacket, as this will make it easier to swim and board the liferaft.
Use a rope ladder close to the raft to climb down and board.
Wearing a lifejacket, jump into the water close to the raft and then swim to it.
What name is given to the process of discharging water from a designated slop tank on an oil tanker while minimising the disturbance of the oil layer on top, with the objective of removing as much water as possible?
Which mooring lines are shown in this picture?
The forward head lines are visible in this picture.
The forward back springs are visible in this picture.
The forward breast lines are visible in this picture.
The forward headline and breast rope are visible in this picture.
What kind of fixed extinguishing plant is commonly installed in an oil tanker’s pump room?
A class D fire involves what type of material?
Wood or other carbonaceous material.
On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term “AFT SPRING” are shown. Which one is the correct one?
Aft spring is defined as A on the figure.
Aft spring is defined as B on the figure.
Aft spring is defined as C on the figure.
Aft spring is defined as D on the figure.
When must personal protective equipment be worn:
When making the vessel fast.
At all times when identified as a control method with risk assessment.
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.
On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term “ASTERN” shown. Which one is the correct one?
Astern is defined as C on the figure.
Astern is defined as B on the figure.
Astern is defined as D on the figure.
Astern is defined as A on the figure.
What is the meaning of the term “Steady as she goes” when acting as helmsman?
Reduce the number of helm movements used when steering a set course.
While altering the ships head, the instruction “steady as she goes” means reduce the ships swing as rapidly as possible and steady on present course.
Try to reduce the continuous swinging either side of the course when steering a compass course.
Keep the applied rudder constant until the next helm order.
How is a EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) activated?
Most EPIRBs are automatically activated when they enter the water.
Most EPIRBs are remotely activated from the ship.
The EPIRBs is always transmitting and does not need to be activated.
What is the correct understanding of the term “Bottlescrew”?
A bottlescrew is a metal threaded sleeve which adjust the length and tension on rigging or stays.
A bottlescrew is the special wire rope used to lash containers.
A bottlescrew is the threaded screw used to open large bottles.
A bottlescrew is the connection ring on this ships deck used to connect lashings and rigging.
What is commonly recognised as the main hazard associated with unprotected entry into an enclosed space within the cargo area on an oil tanker?
The atmosphere within the space may potentially contain too little oxygen or it may contain toxic vapours.
There may be restrictions on access and mobility within the space.
There are no significant hazards associated with entry into closed spaces on tankers.
When acting as wheeelman 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.
The order needs to be acted upon and this will indicate you understood what was said.
When acting as wheelman and given a helm order you should always say “Yes, sir”.
The response to an order should be to acknowledge that order and then carry out what you were told to do.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Portable foam applicator.
Portable fire extinguisher.
Commonly used on an oil tanker, what is another name for a “Combustible Gas Indicator”?
What is the approximate content of oxygen in air?
What do you understand by: “Let go the port anchor”?
Open the port windlass brake.
Put the port windlass brake in gear.
Slacken the port anchor cable.
Put the port windlass brake in gear and lower the anchor.
How would you alert others onboard if you saw a person falling overboard?
If I saw a person falling overboard I would shout repeatedly, “Man overboard”.
If I saw a person falling overboard I would run to the Bridge.
If I saw a person falling overboard I would shout once, “Man overboard”.
If I saw a person falling overboard I would inform the Bosun.
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 “Long rung”.
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 “Wide step”.
The wide rung on a pilot ladder that prevents it from twisting is called a “Spreader”.
In the human body, breathing is controlled by:
The respiratory centre in the brain.
Which of these weapons are widely available and commonly used by criminals and terrorists to further their aims?
What is the purpose of the Ship Security Plan?
Protect your ship from risks posed by security threats or incidents.
Outline the organizational structure for the ship.
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.
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).
A lifejacket is so constructed that a person can correctly don it within a period of:
What will you do when all the fresh water in the survival craft is finished or about to finish?
Use sea water to keep your body wet.
Start collecting rain water.
Drink only 1 liter of sea water per day.
When going aloft in a bosun’s chair what kind of shackle should be used to attach the chair to the mast stay and how should it be used?
An approved shackle attached with bow of shackle running on the stay.
Any shackle is adequate for this task but it must be attached at the discretion of the seaman going aloft.
A shackle selected by the seaman and used as he wants.
An approved shackle with the pin of the shackle against the stay.
What is understood by the term “Boat Drill”?
“Boat Drill” is an exercise to launch the lifeboats and move the boats clear of the ship.
“Boat Drill” is an exercise in the practical and safe methods to secure a boat alongside the ship.
“Boat Drill” means the practical training in the various aspects of getting all the people onboard safely off the ship, in the event of abandoning ship.
“Boat Drill” means an exercise in the safe methods of handling a lifeboat in heavy seas.
An unconscious casualty who is breathing, should be placed:
In the recovery position.
Lying face down position.
Oily rags and metal turnings:
Are a fire hazard because they are liable to spontaneous combustion.
Are not a fire hazard unless ignited.
Are not a fire hazard at all.
Are a fire hazard because they generate their own oxygen when ignited and are therefore difficult to extinguish.
In the diagram, which arrow is pointing at the position known as the “Bridge”?
The Bridge is indicated by A.
The Bridge is indicated by B.
The Bridge is indicated by C.
The Bridge is indicated by D.
If you detect a fire on board the ship, dependent on the situation, which of the following actions is the first to be taken?
Try to kill the fire immediately by use of fire-extinguishers or other adequate appliances.
Call the officer on duty.
How should you, as helmsman, give feedback to the OOW (officer on watch) that his orders are understood?
You don’t have to give any feedback.
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 “Long rung”.
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 “Wide step”.
An inert gas system is used during a Crude Oil Washing operation:
To build up internal pressure and so increase the pumping rate.
To protect the condition of the steel structure of the tank.
To ensure a safe atmosphere in the cargo tank throughout the operation.
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 are the people probably doing in the picture?
The people are hosing down the cargo hold to clean it.
The people are fighting a fire.
The people are playing with water.
The people are pressure testing the hull plating.
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.
The use of the anchor will not normally be required when going straight into port, so the anchor does not need to be prepared, but left ready for going back out to sea.
How does low expansion foam act as an extinguishing agent when dealing with oil fires?
By smothering and also by providing some cooling.
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 passage of electrical current through the body may result in severe and sometimes fatal injuries. You are witness to man getting electric current through his body and is stuck to the dangerous area. It is impossible to switch off the current by any main switch. How to break the current safely?
Call the electrician immediately.
Apply fish oil on your hands and cut the cords by the use of any metallic pliers.
Stand on dry insulating material and pull the person away with insulating material.
Just take the casualty in your arms and pull the person away.
During bunker transfer operations, deck scuppers should be:
Plugged to prevent spilled oil flowing overboard.
Only fitted to the side of the vessel that bunkers are being loaded.
Attended by crew to collect any spilled oil that approaches.
This device can detect a package of drugs inside a large delivery of ship’s stores. What is it?
What is the factor that makes the difference between a deflagrating and a detonating explosion?
The speed of the shock wave created by the initial combustion.
The initial pressure, temperature and moisture content.
The material which is at the origin of the explosion (powder or gas).
The confinement of the place where the explosion occurs (inside or outside).
During bunker transfer operations, deck scuppers should be:
Plugged to prevent spilled oil flowing overboard.
Only fitted to the side of the vessel that bunkers are being loaded.
Attended by crew to collect any spilled oil that approaches.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Remote controlled fire pumps.
In which ways is heat transmitted?
Conduction, convection and radiation.
Delay, conduction, radiation.
Gasification, conduction and convection.
Radiation and gasification.
What is the normal name of the special wire/rope on board the ship used to make a tug fast?
You have been assigned to enter a hold and check the general cargo stowed in it, as part of an on-passage monitoring procedure. What must be in place before you can do that?
The necessary permits, based on valid atmospheric and other applicable tests.
Written instructions from the Chief Officer on what to check in the hold.
A list of the items stowed in the applicable hold, extracted from the Cargo manifest, must be available for reference during the check.
What indicates “MIDSHIP”, in the figure?
Midships is indicated by B, in the figure.
Midships is indicated by A, in the figure.
Midships is indicated by C, in the figure.
Midships is indicated by D, in the figure.
The oil spill removal equipment store must be:
A store room in the forward part of the ship.
Just off the main engine room.
Prominently marked and easily accessible.
Which of the following features is required for an anti-exposure suit?
Is fitted with a light and a whistle.
Is marked with the name of the vessel to which the appliance belongs.
Is made of such a material that it cannot be torn.
Can be continuously worn without impeding every duties to be performed by the wearer when in normal watch on the bridge.
What class of fire is a smouldering fire of wood, textiles, paper and other carbonaceous materials?
If the relief for the bridge lookout does not appear at the end of the watch, when required, what should be the actions of the existing lookout?
The lookout should go down the accommodation to see where the relief is and make him/her go to the lookout position.
Inform the Officer of the Watch that you are going to call your relief.
He should inform the Officer of the Watch and wait for instructions.
What is the purpose of the Ship Security Plan?
Protect your ship from risks posed by security threats or incidents.
Outline the organizational structure for the ship.
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.
The upper airway consists of:
Mouth, throat and trachea.
When handling slops on an oil tanker, what is meant by “settling”?
Allowing the oil and water to separate out.
Allowing any waxy layers to settle below the residual oil.
Allowing the mixture to rest once it has been pumped into the slop tank, so that any static charge disperses.
Allowing any sediment to separate out and drop to the bottom of the tank.
On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term “BOLLARD” given. Which one is correct one?
You must not attempt to move a casualty carelessly, if you suspect patient with:
In the diagram, which letter is indicating the position “MIDSHIPS”?
Midships is indicated by B, in the figure.
Midships is indicated by A, in the figure.
Midships is indicated by C, in the figure.
Midships is indicated by D, in the figure.
What is the meaning of “Make fast”?
Make fast means to avoid all meals.
Make fast means to act very quickly.
Make fast means to coil a rope.
Make fast means to secure a rope.
We must clean the spots of oil on hot surfaces because:
All the answers are correct.
What is the normal name given to the fuel oil used for the ship’s main engines?
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.
What is the meaning of the term “Steady as she goes” when acting as helmsman?
Keep the applied rudder constant until the next helm order.
Try to reduce the continuous swinging either side of the course when steering a compass course.
While altering the ships head, the instruction “steady as she goes” means reduce the ships swing as rapidly as possible and steady on present course.
Reduce the number of helm movements used when steering a set course.
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.
What do you understand by: “Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder”?
Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder means: lower the gangway and rig the pilot ladder from the gangway.
Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder means: lower the gangway.
Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder means: lower the accommodation ladder and rig the pilot ladder right next to it.
Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder means: lower the gangway and rig the pilot ladder forward of the accommodation.
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.
What are the duties of an effective bridge lookout?
All of the alternatives specified.
Keep a lookout for other ships; navigation lights and any other dangers which may have no lights.
Ensure there is always a bridge lookout on duty and only leave the lookout when given permission.
Keeping a constant observation around the ship.
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.
In which one of the following an oil, the flash point of which only needs to be over 43 °C, may be used?
Mention some important thoughts for what you have to do when you recognise that fire break out onboard.
Report to bridge or duty officer, actuate the fire alarm, call the persons around the fire and join the fire squad.
Go to the lifeboat start the motor then call the duty officer and commence fight the fire.
Report to bridge or duty officer, actuate the fire alarm, organise and commence fighting the fire.
Hydrocarbon gas encountered in oil tankers cannot burn in an atmosphere containing less than approximately what percentage of oxygen (by volume)?
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.
Which type of equipment can be used to detect explosives?
The figure shows the cross section of a ship floating in water with the hull coloured in red and the seabed below the vessel shaded. On this figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term “UNDERKEEL CLEARANCE” given. Which one is the correct one?
Underkeel clearance is given by B.
Underkeel clearance is given by C.
Underkeel clearance is given by A.
Underkeel clearance is given by D.
What is the minimum distance between the helmet and the head of the wearer supposed to be?
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 transport and deliver goods as quickly as possible.
To earn money for the shipowner.
What is the meaning of this symbol?
Whenever there is a major bleeding, the first priority should be to:
Take the pulse of the patient.