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What should be done to assist a survival craft in keeping alongside own vessel?
Stretch a painter from forward to aft on the ship and allow the survival craft to hold on to it.
Keep the vessel stopped in the water.
Keep the vessel underway at slow speed.
Pass the survival craft painter up to the ship and make it fast.
What fixed fire fighting medium do we normally use in the engine room, pump room and other spaces?
The fixed fire fighting medium in engine room, pump room etc is water.
The fixed fire fighting medium in engine room, pump room etc is chemical powder.
The fixed fire fighting medium in engine room, pump room etc is foam.
The fixed fire fighting medium in engine room, pump room etc. is Carbon Dioxide CO2, Halon or foam.
When plotting a position, where should the Officer of the Watch select as the ships position, when three gyro compass bearings intercept as a triangle (Cocked Hat) and not as a single point?
At the centre of the triangle.
At the point nearest to the danger, if any.
At the point furthest away from any danger.
At the point nearest the course line drawn on the chart.
The ship is involved in a collision, what is the immediate action by the Officer of the Watch after the incident has taken place?
Stop engines and check over the side for any signs of pollution.
Sound the General Alarm and stop engines.
Contact the other ship and send the bridge lookout down to start taking soundings.
Call the Master and check the position for any immediate dangers.
For how long should a tank be ventilated when people are working inside?
For as long as it is deemed necessary by the chief officer.
Until the tank is gas free.
For as long as people are working in the tank.
The normal carbon content of Crude Oil is in the range of:
To prevent overload of the MF/HF transmitter:
Do not transmit too long at full power.
Switch over to low power intermitently.
Do not leave the transmitter on stand-by for too long, if not required.
Clean the dust filter of the fan regularly.
The halogenated hydrocarbons (halon), are hydrocarbons in which the molecules have one (or more) atom(s) of hydrogen replaced by another atom (or atoms) of:
Nitrogen and/or fluorine.
You receive a distress alert on HF Radio. What should you do?
No response is necessary providing the vessel is more than 24 hours away.
Wait three minutes and if no acknowledgement is heard from a coast station you should relay the alert.
Relay the message immediately on 2 182 kHz.
All waste receptacles shall be of non-combustible materials, built and equipped with:
A cover of a hinged self-closing type.
No openings in sides and bottom.
Permanent means for lashing.
A permanently attached cover.
The batteries must be placed in a well ventilated place, so that:
The production of detonating gas can be prevented.
The person can work in the compartment.
The detonating gas can be discharged.
There is sufficient oxygen available for optimum working of the batteries.
Which personnel must undergo familiarization training on board?
What vessels must have automatic fire detection onboard with heat/smoke detectors and audible alarm?
All ships that are covered by the IMO safety conventions.
All ships that are built after 1986.
It is the owners option to have fire detection onboard.
All ships that are built on or after 1986 in accordance with local rules and regulations.
You are on a vessel 10 nautical miles off the coast of Algeria, in the Mediterranean Sea. Are you allowed to dump food waste overboard?
Yes, the food waste can be dumped if it is ground so that the resulting particles can pass through a screen with 50 mm openings.
Yes, all kind of food waste can be dumped overboard.
No, food waste can not be dumped overboard.
Yes, the food waste can be dumped if it is ground so that the resulting particles can pass through a screen with 25 mm openings.
When splicing an eye on a mooring wire (using the recommended 5 full tucks and 2 half tucks) the effective breaking strength of the wire may be affected by the splice. What would be the anticipated change in the breaking strength of the wire?
A reduction in strength of 1 % to 5 %.
A reduction in strength of 10 % to 15 %.
A reduction in strength of 30 % to 40 %.
No reduction in strength.
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.
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.
The button or switch “dimmer” of a mariphone serves:
To regulate the transmitting power.
What is the maximum length of a fire zone on any deck?
Where would the “pivot point” be considered to be located when the ship is proceeding at full speed ahead and there is no wind or current?
At about 1/6 of the ship’s length from the stern.
At a position near the stern of the ship.
At about 1/6 of the ship’s length from the bow.
The vapour pressure of a crude oil cargo increases due to:
An increase in atmospheric pressure.
A fall in its temperature.
A rise in its temperature.
A decrease in sea water temperature.
You receive via the 8 MHz a DSC distress alert. The received DSC message is however distorted. The MMSI as well as the position are illegible. After listening at the 8 MHz telephone distress frequency, nothing is heard. This is because:
Telephone signals in the same frequency band are generally weaker than DSC signals.
You should have listened on VHF.
First an acknowledgement of a coastguard station must be received via the 8 MHz.
You should have listened on the 2 182 kHz.
During Crude Oil Washing, those areas of the cargo tank which are not directly struck y the oil jet from the tank washing machines are referred to as:
In the Inmarsat Maritime Communications Handbook one can find information about:
2 digit code telex services.
Numbers of fax subscribers.
H2S is a chemical abbreviation for:
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.
Regular “updating” of a ship’s position in an Inmarsat-C installation is necessary:
To have the correct position in case of accidents.
To enter the correct data to the disk antenna.
To inform the satellite of ships position.
To keep to the correct Inmarsat-region.
An alarm signal consisting of seven short blast followed by one prolonged blast is sounded by the ship’s whistle and alarm bells. What are you to do?
Report on the bridge (deck crew) or engine room (engine crew) for further orders.
Go to (or remain in) your cabin and await further orders.
Go to your lifeboat station.
The number of frequencies on which a MF/HF-DSC distress alert multi-frequency call attempt can be transmitted is:
Which of the following two digits codes is used to obtain medical advice?
A pilot ladder shall, to prevent twisting, be fitted with “battens”. The lowest batten shall be the 5th step from the lower end of the pilot ladder. At what intervals should there be further battens upwards on the pilot ladder?
At intervals not exceeding 9 steps.
At intervals not exceeding 15 steps.
At intervals not exceeding 12 steps.
It does not matter where the battens are fitted.
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.
When handling drugs:
Wear skin protection and a facemark.
Briefly inhale powders, fumes or vapours to verify the substance is a drug.
Test out the potency of the drug.
Shut off the ventilation in the room where the drugs are being stored to ensure any vapours or fumes do not spread to other parts of the ship.
What should be a correct form of response to the question: What is the weather in your position?
The correct form of response would be: “The weather is bad with restricted visibility”.
The correct form of response would be: “The wind and sea is fine”.
The correct form of response would be: “The weather is satisfactory and there no restriction to the vessels progress”.
The correct form of response would be to give the wind force and direction, the range of visibility and the sea state.
Which VHF channel should be used for intership navigation safety communications?
What is the correct understanding of the term “Block Coefficient” as applied to a ship?
The coefficient of a Block and Tackle.
The restriction of a valve in a pipe to the flow of fluid through that pipe.
The comparisons of the underwater shape of the ship, to a rectangular block of the same extreme dimensions.
The ratio of the waterplane shape of the ship to a rectangle of the same extreme dimensions.
In radio-telex distress traffic preference is given to FEC because:
The system automatically requests repetition when reception garbled.
Everybody can read along.
When should voyage planning be done?
During the pilotage when leaving the berth.
Prior to leaving the berth.
Before the pilot is leaves the vessel at the departure port.
Before the vessel completes the previous passage.
Which action do you perform when you log in to a satellite ocean region?
You select the CES through which you wish to send a message.
You inform the NCS that the SES is available for communications.
You update the ship’s position.
What is the probable cause of an error in position of the ship obtained from the GPS system?
All of the suggested answers.
A three dimensional instead of a two dimensional position output.
Abnormal sun spot activity causing unusual radiation effects.
Incorrect height of the antenna.
Which of the four figures illustrated shows the correct position line for the following situation: Latitude 50° 00′ N, Longitude 30° 00′ W, Time 1200 GMT. Course steered: 090° True, Speed: 12 knots, bearing of the sun: 200°, Intercept correction: 00° 02′ Towards (observed altitude – computed altitude).
What letter is represented by this flag and what is it’s meaning when displayed by a vessel in port?
S – I am operating astern propulsion.
P – All persons should report on board as the vessel is about to proceed to sea.
W – All persons should report onboard as the vessel is about to proceed to sea.
How many separate means of escape are provided from each fire zone above the bulkhead deck?
Which spaces, in regard to fire protection, shall be separated from the rest of the ship by thermal and structural boundaries? (SOLAS II-2/2.2.2).
Storage rooms for inflammable materials.
MARPOL – Annex V. Disposal of garbage. Your vessel is in the Red Sea (Special Area) and the Chief Cook is requesting to have some food waste burned in the incinerator. Due to problems with incinerator, you decide to have the waste ground in the Grinder (Lumb size max. 25 mm) and disposed off into the sea. Is this prohibited, if not, how far from nearest land is this legal?
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?
What is the inherent danger in the use of halon to extinguish an extensive fire?
Depletion of the ozone layer.
Depletion of oxygen in the air.
Development of explosive gases.
Development of toxic gases.
A DSC distress alert single frequency call attempt is awaiting acknowledgement:
Not repeated automatically.
Repeated manually when required.
Automatically repeated after 3 and a half to 4 and a half minutes.
Automatically repeated after 1 to 1 and a half minutes.
Which of the following ear protection devices is most effective?
Dry cotton or cottons balls.
Which of the following two digits codes is used to obtain maritime assistance?
To get proper conversation discipline in maritime radio traffic:
Communication should be done only as per company’s prescribed schedule.
Only necessary radio conversations are made in a concise and businesslike way.
Only after permission by captain, to send and/or receive on a VHF-channel pointed out the master.
Every available VHF-channel should always be used.
Where may as a general rule pressure containers for gas fire-extinguishing medium be kept? (SOLAS II-2/5.1.10).
In the space which is to be protected.
Outside the space which is to be protected.
The longitudinal bending moments caused by cargo distribution on an oil tanker need to be taken into consideration:
Only when on loaded passage in heavy seas and when the vessel is pitching.
Only when on ballast passage in heavy seas and when the vessel is pitching.
During loading, discharging and on loaded passage.
Only during loading and discharging cargo.
What would you call the wreckage of a yacht floating in the sea?
A DSC-notice should be sent on VHF-channel:
The purpose of the “mud box” fitten on a tanker is to:
Restrict any particles and solids entering the pipeline system.
Collect ships waste and water mud when ballasting and de-ballasting.
Catch the mud from the anchors and cables and deposit these at the windlass.
Catch spills when connecting the discharge or loading hose.
If one wants to transmit a weather report with an Inmarsat-C terminal one should use the following address:
How much water per person is provided in a lifeboat not equipped with a desalting apparatus?
On area A2 the function “Transmission of ship to shore distress alerts” is mainly based on:
The use of INMARSAT Epirbs.
The use of SARSAT COSPAS Epirbs.
When a ship is steaming along a course line, what is the importance of determining the set and rate of drift due to wind and current?
To determine the time required to reach the next alteration of course point.
To appreciate the possible extent of drift and dangers in the event of engine failure.
To determine the correction required to the course steered to maintain the planned passage.
All of the suggested answers.
Signals are often used by aircraft engaged in search and rescue operations to direct ships towards a casualty. This aircraft flies across your stern, rocking his wings. What is the meaning of the signal?
This is part of a sequence of manoeuvres by which the aircraft will indicate a direction for my vessel to proceed in.
The aircraft is telling me he is preparing to drop supplies or personnel in the water.
The assistance of your vessel is no longer required.
The aircraft is telling me he does not understand my last message.
What kinds of checks must be carried out on slings, wires and other items of lifting equipment before they are used in routine operations?
They must be tested under load, to ensure they can bear the planned weight.
They must be visually inspected and ascertained, so far as is possible, as being in good working order and fit for purpose.
They must be visually inspected to ensure that the ID and SWL marks are clearly legible.
They do not need to be checked. They are checked under the vessel’s planned maintenance system every 12 months.
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.
As per SOLAS the Inert Gas System of an oil tanker must deliver the inert gas with a maximum level of oxygen of:
Not more than 5 % by volume.
Between 8 % to 11 % by volume.
Not more than 8 % by volume.
The type-indication of the radio set is mentioned in:
An Oil Record Book, Part 1, shall be provided to every ship of 400 tons gross tonnage and above to record machinery space operations. Out of below mentioned operations, it is compulsory to record:
Transfer of oil from settling – to daytank.
Discharge of water from Aft, Peak Tank.
Bunkering of bulk lubricating oil.
In which way may intake of poisonous material occur?
Skin penetration and skin absorption.
How many emergency power supply sources are required for fire-detection and fire-alarm systems? (SOLAS II-2/13.1.3).
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.
What is the minimum number of “international shore connections” that should be provided on vessels of 500 gross tonnage and upwards?
0. Such connections only have to be provided on vessels over 1 000 gross tonnage.
If a nylon mooring rope is immersed in water it undergoes:
No change in strength but some elongation.
No change in strength or length.
A decrease in strength of 20 %.
An increase in strength of 20 %.
What new stability problems would be caused by having deep double bottom tanks on double hull oil tankers?
There are no new stability considerations.
The vessel would be “stiff” and have a sharp rolling period.
The Metacentric Height (GM) would have to be considered.
The depth of the Double bottom would require additional strength members.
What is the depth of an iceberg below the surface of the sea?
The draught of an iceberg is about the same as the visible part of the iceberg above the water.
The depth of an iceberg below the surface is always about one sixth of its total depth.
The draught of an iceberg is normally about 3/4 of its total depth.
The draught of an iceberg varies with the type of berg and its age.
A burn may occur when electricity of high current and voltage passes through the body. Most damage occurs at the points of entry and exit of electricity. What is the treatment of electrical burns?
Apply lotions and ointment to injured area and secure with a bandage.
Remove loose skin and apply ointment. Don’t secure with bandage.
Break blisters and secure with bandage.
Place sterile dressing over the burn and secure with a bandage.
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.
A fire bulkhead of the “C” class must be constructed of:
Steel or equivalent material.
Non-combustible material.
Low flame spread material.
Ignition resistant material.
What is the minimum Initial Transverse Metacentric Height (GM) allowed under the International Load Line Rules?
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?
You are on a power-driven vessel underway in open water. This vessel is sighted directly ahead. The distance is closing slowly. What action will you take under the International Collision Regulations and why?
This is a vessel engaged in towing and I am seeing the stern light of the tow. The tug is not however showing any lights indicating she is restricted in her ability to manoeuvre. I will however display good seamanship and keep out of her way.
The vessel is on a steady bearing and the distance is closing. I will therefore take avoiding action, altering course to starboard and sounding one short blast under rules 14 and 16.
I will maintain my course and speed. The other vessel is being overtaken and is therefore obliged to keep out of the way by rule 13.
I will keep out of her way. I am the overtaking vessel and am obliged to keep clear under rule 13.
Where a fixed fire detection system does not include means of remotely identifying each detector individualy, detectors are grouped in “sections”. These sections may cover up to: