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A VLCC is to anchor in a depth of 80 meters in open water with moderate swell running. How many shackles of anchor chain should be used to ensure safely anchored?
If all indications are that a cargo has been received without damages, irregularities or short shipment and the phrase “apparent good order and condition” is entered on the Bill of Lading, then this Bill is this said to be:
A Due Title Bill of Lading.
An endorsed Bill of Lading.
A Bill of Lading completed for shipment.
Prior carrying out a Crude Oil Washing operation, the tank from which the crude is to be used for washing is usually partially discharged. This is done so as to:
Ensure that all water settled in the tank is removed prior washing, so as to ensure that the fresh cargo can be loaded on top without fear of contamination.
Ensure that only the required quantity of oil are kept in the tank, so as to reduce the amount of slops retained on the ship.
Ensure that any settled water is removed from the tank and only “dry” crude is used for washing so as to avoid electrostatic hazards during washing.
One particular group of hazardous goods that is highlighted by the IMDG Code as potentially being the most dangerous for carriage is:
The compensation payment by the charterer that is due when a vessel is unable to load/discharge her cargo within the allowed and contracted time is referred to as:
Contractual penalty discount.
Besides danger of vapour inhalation by crewmembers, if Hydrogen Sulphide is present in high concentrations in crude oil, it can also cause:
As per MARPOL, the contents of lines and pumps on a crude oil tanker at completion of discharge must be:
Drained and then pumped either ashore, or to a cargo tank or slop tank on board.
That they be drained directly (and only) to shore.
That they be cleared to shore by the use of compressed air.
That agreement be reached at the pre-cargo conference as to whether the ship or shore facility are to receive the “unpumpable product remaining in lines and pumps” and the appropriate side then clear the lines to the other by any appropriate means.
When in-service testing a hose used for cargo transfer on an oil tanker (and for which the elongation of the hose assembly when new was greater than 2,5 %), the maximum permitted elongation before the hose must be withdrawn from service should be:
Not more than 1,5 times the temporary elongation measured at the previous in-service test, as documented in the ship’s annual test record.
Not more than 1,25 times the temporary elongation measured when the hose assembly was last tested, as documented in the appropriate certificate.
Not more than 1,5 times the temporary elongation measured when the hose assembly was last tested, as documented in the appropriate certificate.
Not more than 1,5 times the temporary elongation measured when the hose assembly was new, as documented in the manufacturer’s certificate.
What is the purpose of girders in the tank?
They support the stiffeners.
They transfer all sea forces acting on the plating.
They transfer all the cargo forces acting on the plating.
They support the stiffeners and also take up some of the sea forces.
What is the ideal maximum viscosity at which crude oil cargoes are best discharged for maximum efficiency of centrifugal pumps:
The scantling draft of an oil tanker fitted with segregated ballast tanks is:
The minimum draught amidships when in ballast condition.
The maximum draught determined by the Loadline Rules.
The draught for which the structural strength of the ship has been designed.
An oil tanker with a defective Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment may be allowed by a Port State Authority to trade for:
One ballast voyage before proceeding to a repair port.
The vessel will be detained until ODME is rectified.
Two ballast voyage before proceeding to a repair port.
On oil tankers, Cargo tanks can be isolated from machinery spaces by:
All the answers are good.
What is the density of the undiluted vapour that is liberated from crude oil?
1,5 times that of inert gas.
2 times that of inert gas.
As per the IMDG Code, an “article” is referred to as:
Something that is packed within a freight container.
A device that is responsible for initial dangerous reaction.
A device that contains a dangerous substance or mixture of substances.
A form that contains important information about a hazardous substance.
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.
Every oil tanker of 5 000 tonnes deadweight and above delivered on or after 1 February 2002 shall comply with intact stability whereby it must have a minimum GM (metacentric height) in port of:
According to SOLAS, the mechanical ventilation system of the cargo pump room shall be capable of making:
At least 10 air changes per hour.
At least 20 air changes per hour.
At least 6 air changes per hour.
The inert gas system shall be capable of delivering inert gas to the cargo tanks at the rate of:
At least 125 % of the maximum discharge capacity.
At least 135% of the maximum discharge capacity.
At least 150 % of the maximum rate of discharge capacity.
In context of cargo oil depth and ullage measurements, the abbreviation UTI stands for:
Ullage Topping Instrument.
Ullage Temperature Interface.
During an audit, adherence to the company cargo handling procedures can best be demonstrated:
By requesting that an audit takes place during cargo operations.
By providing a summary of out-turn figures for the auditor.
By being able to provide comprehensive and verifiable documentary records of cargo operations.
At which of the following concentrations of Hydrogen Sulphide might a person experience dizziness, fatigue and memory loss?
Substances, materials and articles shall be stowed as indicated in the Dangerous Goods List of the IMDG Code, in accordance with a series of stowage categories, which are designated as:
5 categories, labelled A-E.
Three categories, numbered I, II and III.
10 categories, lattered A-K (excluding I).
10 categories, numbered 1-10.
As per the US Code of Federal Regulations, the current Oil Transfer Procedures for a vessel carrying out discharge in US ports must be:
That the procedures be legibly printed in a language or languages easily understood by personnel engaged in the transfer operation and permanently posted or available at a place where crew members can see and use them.
That the Master of the vessel engaged in a transfer shall, before commencing any transfer operation, ensure that all crew members involved in that operation shall be familiar with the applicable operating and emergency procedures and be capable of communicating in a common language with terminal operators.
That the procedures be available in hard-copy or electronic format to the Supervising Officer in a language with which he is familiar.
That the procedures be printed in the English and Spanish languages and permanently posted in the wheelhouse of the vessel.
The DoS addresses the responsibility for the security of the water around the ship and the verification of increased threat levels.
When an inhibitor is added to an oil cargo, the items mentioned on the accompanying certificate include:
Inhibitor name; amount added; date added; period of efficiency; precautions if voyage length exceeds that period; eventual temperature limitation.
Inhibitor class; amount added; date of expiry; minimum period of optimum efficiency; precautions to be taken when added; minimum temperature requirement.
Inhibitor name; percentage applied; date of expiry; precautions to be taken on voyage and interval of application; maximum temperature at which continuously effective.
Inhibitor class; percentage blended; date added; maximum period of efficiency and applicable temperature limits; maximum storage period on board; contact number of manufacturer.
When discharging dirty ballast from an oil tanker at a high flow rate with main cargo pumps, the instantaneous rate of discharge of oil is calculated by formula:
Instantaneous rate of discharge (l/nm) = oil content (ppm) · flow rate (m3/h) / speed (knots) · 1 000.
Instantaneous rate of discharge (l/nm) = oil content (ppm) · 1 000 / flow rate (l/h) · speed (knots).
Instantaneous rate of discharge (ml/nm) = oil content (ml/nm) · flow rate (l/m) / speed (knots) · 100.
As per MARPOL, the formula for calculating the minimum draft amidships for crude tankers in ballast condition is:
When internally transferring any oil cargo within the vessel, the correct procedure would be to:
Obtain permission from the receivers and retain all e-mail correspondence for the attention of the cargo surveyors.
Transfer no more than 5 % of the total cargo volume at any one time.
Obtain permission from the charterers and document all operations fully in the Oil Record Book.
It is not necessary to obtain any permissions, provided the Captain makes an entry in the Deck Log Book, documenting his reasons for moving cargo.
During Crude Oil Washing, those areas of the cargo tanks which are not directly struck by the oil jet from the tank washing machines are referred to as:
The maximum oxygen content by volume permitted in the cargo tanks throughout the crude oil washing operation is:
The purpose of the demister unit within the Inert Gas System is:
To remove water from the IGS stream.
To remove sulphur oxides.
With reference to ship stability, the letters “TPC” stand for:
Tonnes per Centimetre Immersion.
Tipping Perimeter Centre.
As per the IMDG Code, “Marine Pollutant” is defined as:
A substance which is subject to the provisions of Chapter V of SOLAS 1974 as amended.
A substance which is subject to the provisions of Annex III of MARPOL.
Any substance which is deemed hazardous to the marine environment.
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.
For security purposes, the IMDG Code should be read in conjunction with the:
Chapter XI-2 of SOLAS and Part A of the ISPS Code.
Part B of the ISPS Code and Chapter II of the Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Act.
IMO NVIC 24 and 46 CFR 2.05.
What are the three volumes of the IAMSAR Manual?
A – Command and Control; B – Communications; C – Rescue Procedures.
I – Planning and Preparation; II – Rescue Control; III – Reference.
I – Organization; II – Communications; III – Rescue Procedures.
I – Organization and Management; II – Mission Co-ordination; III – Mobile Facilities.
With reference to oil tanker equipment, the abbreviation VECS stands for:
Vapour Ejection Control System.
Vapour Emission Calibration System.
Vapour Emission Control System.
Vapour Emission Control Standard.
The maximum permitted oxygen content in the inert gas supply when inerting a cargo oil tank prior to gas freeing is:
After the last entry being made, the retention period of an oil record book on board must be:
Not less than 5 years after the date of the last entry.
Not less than 3 years after the date of the last entry.
On a traditional crude oil carrier, it is possible to arrange the valves in the bottom of a pumproom so that cargo flows from one bottom line to another. When more than one grade of cargo is carried, what is the operational safeguard requirement regarding these valves?
There is no so special requirement.
That two valves must be closed on each line or a “spacer” removed to ensure no direct connection between tanks.
That one valve segregation is maintained at all times.
That there is two valve segregation.
When describing the characteristics of oil cargoes or oil/water slops, a “mercaptan” is:
A device fitted to a cargo pump which automatically alerts the operator once traces of water start to be detected during discharge.
A chemical additive blended with crude oil to inhibit the natural “rotten egg” smell associated with certain grades.
The component of hydrocarbon-based cargoes which is formed from Merolion Carbonized Tannin.
A colourless, odorous gas, with a smell similar to rotting cabbage and which is generated naturally by the degredation of natural organisms, as may be found where water has remained under oil for a long time.
Segregated Ballast Tanks on an oil tanker may best be defined as:
Cargo tanks which may be used for the carriage of ballast.
Cargo tanks which each have their own individual pumps, are fitted with independent piping systems and are served by unconnected ventilation arrangements.
Tanks which are completely separate from cargo or fuel oil systems, being permanently allocated to the carriage of ballast and fitted with their own pumps and associated piping.
Cargo tanks which may be used for ballast, where the lines are not connected to the Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment.
Oil tankers built and delivered after 6th July 1986 may have wing ballast tanks that extend throughout the cargo tank length. In this case the design feature against pollution in the event of the bottom being breached is that:
Additional level sensors and alarms must be fitted to give early warning of oil outflow.
Steel thickness in the bottom area must be a minimum of 1,36 times that otherwise required by construction regulations to minimise the extent of any breach.
The cargo tank levels must be set so that hydrostatic pressure will stop oil outflow.
The pressure vacuum valves must be capable of complete sealing, and the integral strength of the tank such that a total vacuum is capable of being maintained in the breached compartment, thereby preventing outflow of oil.
The purpose of permanent continuous coamings fitted from side to side across the decks near the accommodation of an oil tanker is:
To keep deck spills away from the accommodation and service areas.
To reduce the effects of racking stresses.
To push the sea water shipped onto the deck over the sides of the ship.
To increase the strength of the deck structure.
You are on a sailing vessel, underway in open water. This vessel is sighted on the starboard bow, on a steady bearing and the distance is closing. By the International Regulations for the Preventing Collisions at Sea, what action will you follow?
Risk of collision is deemed to exist and, as the other vessel is on a steady bearing on my starboard side, I will maintain my course and speed.
This vessel is clearly a power-driven vessel and I anticipate that the bearing will therefore close and she will pass ahead at a safe distance.
Risk of collision is deemed to exist and, as the other vessel is on a steady bearing on my starboard side, I am required to keep out of the way. I will make a broad alteration of course to starboard.
By Rule 18, a power-driven vessel underway shall keep out of the way of a sailing vessel. I will maintain my course and speed, but will continue to monitor situation to ensure the other vessel takes avoiding action.
When documenting Crude Oil Washing operations in the Oil Record Book, which of the following must be included in the sequence of entries?
The ullage in the tank at the commencement of washing.
The average oil cargo temperature during the washing operation.
The ship’s speed during the washing operation.
The method of establishing that the cargo tanks were dry.
Depending on the API, an error measurement of 0,1 degree Fahrenheit in a tank containing 300 000 barrels of oil will result in which of the following volumes?
The term “consignee” is referred to as:
Any person or company which seeks to transport a consignment of cargo by sea.
Any person, organization or government that prepares a consignment for shipment.
Any person, organization or government entitled to take delivery of a consignment.
Any person or company responsible for the operation of a vessel which carries a consignment as freight.
The reporting of incidents involving harmful substances and/or marine pollutants is regulated under:
The UN Convention on the Reporting of Accidents and Incidents which Present a Hazard to the Marine Environment 2004.
Appendix B of the Supplement to the IMDG Code
Fluid driven eductors operate on Bernoulli’s principle, which states that:
The discharge rate is inversely proportional to the pressure applied in the drive inlet.
The increase in pressure at the eductor inlet is inversely proportional to the decrease in pressure as measured at the discharge orifice.
The speed of a moving fluid increases as the pressure in the fluid decreases.
The volume of a fluid increases as the pressure in it decreases.
Crude Oils required by MARPOL to be specifically listed in a tanker’s Crude Oil Washing manual as unsuitable for COW are:
Those with highbenzene content.
Those with high pour point of viscosity.
Those with high basic sediment and water content.
Where would you find the document relating to the “Condition of Freeboard Assignment” onboard?
With the Safety Construction Certificate.
With the Classification Records.
With the Loadline Certificate.
With the Structural Survey File.
As per IMDG Code, the main criteria for drawing up classes for safe handling of hazardous substancesis on the basis of:
Selective laboratory tests commissioned by the Committee.
Chronological order in which they have been assessed.
The type of hazard they present.
According to 33 CFR 156.170, for oil tankers trading in US waters, the minimum requirement for testing of cargo transfer hoses and associated piping system are:
That no leakage occurs under dynamic fluid pressure of less than 1,5 times the maximum allowable working pressure.
That no leakage occurs at the nominal anticipated working pressure.
That no leakage occurs under static liquid pressure of at least 1,5 times the maximum allowable working pressure.
For a vessel proceeding enroute, located more than 50 nm from nearest land outside a special area and having in operation its ODME, the maximum instantaneous rate of an oily water mixture is:
30 litres per nautical mile.
300 litres per nautical mile.
60 litres per nautical mile.
When commencing the cargo transfer at the terminal, the decision to commence the transfer is made by:
The mutual agreement of those in charge of cargo operation, both on board and ashore.
The person in charge of cargo operation at the terminal.
The person in charge of the chartering and operation of the vessel.
The person in charge of cargo operation on the vessel.
Which of the following is a definition of a petroleum product which is “non-flammble”?
Petroleum having a flash point of 80 °C or above, as determined by the closed cup method of test.
Petroleum having a flash point of 60 °C or above, as determined by the closed cup method of test.
Petroleum having a flash point of 100 °C or above, as determined by the closed cup method of test.
The longitudinal bending moments caused by cargo distribution on an oil tanker need to be taken into consideration:
Only during loading and discharging cargo.
Only when on ballast passage in heavy seas and when the vessel is pitching.
Only when on loaded passage in heavy seas and when the vessel is pitching.
During loading, discharging and on loaded passage.
Why is it important to have good relationship on-board a vessel?
It encourages crew to extend their contract.
It will prevent accidents from happening.
It leads to better work performance and positive atmosphere among the crew.
Crew comes to know each others problems.
With reference to oil cargo calculations, API refers to:
American Petroleum Institute.
Approved Petroleum Inspector.
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.
Master of every ship must provide:
Facilities to conduct training whenever required by the training officer.
A link between the shipboard training officer and the company training officer ashore.
The training during crews working hours only.
Proper rest to the crew after each training programme.
What is the purpose of girders in the tank?
They transfer all the cargo forces acting on the plating.
They support the stiffeners and also take up some of the sea forces.
They transfer all sea forces acting on plating.
They support the stiffeners.
As per the IMDG Code, an “article” is referred to as:
A device that contains a dangerous substance or mixture of substances.
A device that is responsible for initiating a dangerous reaction.
A form that contains important information about a hazardous substance.
Something that is packed within a freight container.
As per IMDG Code, the term “separated from” can be defined as:
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.
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.
The purpose of expansion couplings to be fitted on the longitudinal pipelines of oil tankers is:
To allow the pipelines to follow the ships flexing movement when pitching.
To allow the pipeline to expand when loading a hot cargo through the pipeline.
To prevent the pipeline from cracking when the ship suffers from Racking stresses.
The compensation payment by the charterer that is due when a vessel is unable to load/discharge her cargo within the allowed and contracted time is referred to as:
Contractual penalty discount.
To correctly report an oil spill in US waters:
The master of the vessel responsible for the spill must advise the Environmental Protection Agency National Incident Reporting Center (or the appropriate regional office) within 2 hours of the incident being reported to that person.
The person in charge must first report the spill to the National Response Center or, if not practicable, to the Environmental Protection Agency regional office or local US Coast Guard Marine Safety Office. This must be done immediately that person has knowledge of the spill.
The person responsible for the spill must report preliminary details to the appropriate State Police within 30 minutes of the accidental discharge taking place.
A “Pellistor” is:
It is the electrical sensor which detects low pressure in an Inert Gas generating control system.
It is a sensor that can be used in a combustible gas indicators to detect and measure flammable gas concentration as a percentage of its lower flammable limit.
It is the common term applied to the metal, ceramic or other heat-resisting material which can cool even an intense flame below the temperature required for ignition, as utilised in a flame arrester.
How much liferaft capacity should be provided on a conventional cargo ship of more than 85 metres in length?
25 % of the complement on each side of the ship.
100 % of the complement if it can be readily launched on either side of the ship. If it cannot be readily launched on either side, 100 % must be provided on each side.
75 % of the complement on each side of the ship.
50 % of the complement on each side of the ship.
What is meant be the term “sour crude”?
Crude oil containing hydrogen sulphide content greater than 0,1 % by volume.
Crude oil containing hydrogen sulphide content greater than 0,3 % by volume.
Crude oil containing hydrogen sulphide content greater than 0,5 % by volume.
Oil tankers of 70 000 tons and above, delivered after 31 December 1979 shall be:
No requirement regarding number of slop tanks.
Shall be provided with at least 2 slop tanks.
Shall be provided with slop tank.
The approximate API gravity of Arabian Light Crude is:
Special Areas as per MARPOL are:
Specific geographical sea areas in which special mandatory measures for the prevention of sea pollution by oil are required.
Specific geographical sea areas, designated as Marine Conservation Areas by the United Nations, in which any discharge from the cargo area of an oil tanker is strictly controlled.
All sea areas within 50 miles from the nearest land, where that coastal state is a signatory to MARPOL.
Limited ocean and sea areas, listed under the OPA-90 Act, inside which the discharge of oil is prohibited and the penalty for doing so is an unlimited fine and jail sentence.
As per SOLAS the Inert Gas System of an oil tanker must deliver the inert gas with a maximum level of oxygen of:
Not less than 8 % by volume.
Not more than 5 % by volume.
Between 8 % to 11 % by volume.
What is this?
The United Nations stamp used for endorsing international shipping certificates.
The United Nations Packaging symbol used for Dangerous Goods.
The identification stamp placed in the passport of a stowaway by an Immigration Officer to indicate that his or her nationality is “unknown”.
The “Unitary Nomenclature” symbol placed alongside the name of a dangerous cargo in shipping documents to indicate that it appears on the list of approved international shipping names.
Which of the following type of crude oil requires special consideration in terms of carriage and cleaning?
When describing the characteristics of oil cargoes or oil/water slops, a “mercaptan” is:
A colourless, odorous gas, with a smell similar to rotting cabbage and which is generated naturally by the degredation of natural organisms, as may be found where water has remained under oil for a long time.
A chemical additive blended with crude oil to inhibit the natural “rotten egg” smell associated with certain grades.
The component of hydrocarbon-based cargoes which is formed from Merolion Carbonized Tannin.
The recommended guideline for avoiding the risk of electrostatic potential in a mist produced by using oil and water during Crude Oil Washing operations is that:
Crude Oil Washing, where the oil source is stored in a slop tank or other tank that has previously contained slops, should be avoided.
Before washing begins, any tank that is to be used as a source of oil for Crude Oil Washing should be partly discharged to remove any water that has settled out during the voyage. The discharge of a layer of at least 1 metre is necessary for this purpose.
If a slop tank is to be used to supply oil to drive a Crude Oil Washing operation in a cargo tank, then that slop tank must not have contained slops with a water content of more than 2 %.