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After completion of loading in a cargo tank, for ensuring that there is no further flow of oil inside the tank, the OOW must:
Periodically check the ullage to guard against any accidental leakages into the completed tank.
Shut off the hydraulic supply to the tank valves and ensure that the valves are not operable any more.
Ensure that there is a 3-valve segregation carried out so that there is no more flow of oil into the tank.
Mark off the closed tank and lock the valve externally, so as to warn the deck watch keepers against accidental loading.
Which of the following hull shapes would normally provide a directionally stable ship?
A short ship with a narrow beam.
A long ship with a wide beam.
A short ship with a wide beam.
A long ship with a narrow beam.
The chemical characteristics of effluent water from an inert gas scrubber and the condensate which collects in the deck mains would be:
Is it necessary to state the accounting code of the vessel in fully automated radio telex-traffic with a coast-station?
No, when AAIC is unknown, it will be asked for.
It depend upon your location.
No, because the AAIC is included in the radio telex-identification.
In ship’s stability what is understood by the term “In stable equilibrium”?
Stable equilibrium means the buoyancy force upwards and the force of weight downwards are equal and G and B are in the same vertical line.
The term “stable equilibrium” means that the vessel complies fully with the International Loadline Rules.
The term “stable equilibrium” means when the cargo loaded in each hold is the maximum that hold can carry.
Stable equilibrium means the vessel is floating upright and has a positive GM.
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).
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?
What would you call the wreckage of a yacht floating in the sea?
How is a Safety Management Certificate obtained?
RSS issue SMC with Register.
Vessel is surveyed by MCA and certificate issued.
Ship owner has Document of Compliance issued, and vessel is assessed and holds all statutory certificates.
Ship owner is authorised to carry out internal audits and issue SMC.
What special equipment can often provide assistance in locating a survival craft or man overboard and in the water?
A sectored search pattern.
Most minor oilspills are caused by:
Unforeseeable circumstances.
The one particular hazard to be taken care against, when using portable steam driven blowers for ventilating oil cargo tanks is:
That plastic extension tubes should not be used, in case the top collar overheats and melts, causing the tube to drop into the tank.
That prolonged use may cause the core material of the fan to heat up to a point where it may become a source of ignition.
That the steam outlet must point vertically upwards to avoid possibly burning the legs of passing personnel.
That the exhaust does not vent into the cargo tank, in order to prevent possible build-up of static electricity.
Special Areas as per MARPOL are:
All sea areas within 50 miles from the nearest land, where that coastal state is a signatory to MARPOL.
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.
Specific geographical sea areas in which special mandatory measures for the prevention of sea pollution by oil are required.
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.
To get priority with radio-communication, one must notify the coast station that the call is:
You wish to carry out a test transmission on your radio equipment. What precautions should be taken if any?
All of the items in the other alternatives should be done.
Test transmission should be kept to a minimum.
Listen out to ensure that no safety/distress traffic is in progress.
Test transmission should be carried out on artificial aerials and/or reduced power.
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.
What would be understood by the message “A yacht has capsized in heavy seas”?
The message means the vessel is taking in water.
The message means the vessel is experiencing heavy seas and may need assistance.
The message means the yacht has been overturned in heavy seas.
The message means the yacht has lost its Captain in heavy seas.
What is a “consignee”?
Any person, organization or government that prepares a consignment for shipment.
Any person or company which seeks to transport a consignment of cargo by sea.
Any person or company responsible for the operation of a vessel which carries a consignment as freight.
Any person, organization or government entitles to take delivery of a consignment.
The fire integrity of any bulkhead shall be maintained:
Only at the continuous/solid part of the bulkhead.
Up to 5 metres above the deck level.
At the openings and penetrations.
Up to 5 metres below the upper deck.
Injuries resulting from slips and falls constitute the largest percentage of accidents that occur in the catering department. What shall be done to reduce this high accident rate?
Keep the floors and decks free from fat and grease.
Install thermostats to avoid water from freezing to ice.
Do not wash off all rubbish to prevent persons slipping.
Ensure that slippery substances are not left where several persons are expected to be around.
The Urgency Message from a ship is used to notify other traffic of a situation where the ship is not in imminent danger, but where the development of the situation is uncertain and may need assistance in the near future. What is the telephony urgency message like?
What is the purpose of explosimeters?
Check the power of the explosion in a combustion engine.
Measure the amount of explosive gases in % of LEL.
Measure electric charging in the atmosphere.
Check how much time you have before an explosion.
Your vessel is acting as the on scene commander during a distress rescue. Various vessels are interfering the distress traffic on the VHF. What message would you use to stop them interfering with this traffic?
In case of a fire in engine rooms, cargo holds or other confined spaces, what has to be done before the central gas extinguishing system is used?
Make sure that the compartment has been evacuated.
If any, open all bottom ventilation inlets and outlets to the compartment.
Disconnect all non-emergency circuits from the main switchboard.
If you use chemicals for cleaning up an oil-spill on the water, what would the chemicals do?
Absorb the oil for easy removal.
Remove the oil from the water.
Disperse or dissolve the oil into the water.
Contain the oil within a small area.
What would be the correct form of response to the question: What is the visibility in your position?
Visibility in my position is two hundred meters.
The examples of Aromatic Hydrocarbons will include:
Benzene, Toluene and Xylene.
Propane, Butane and Pentane.
Hydrogen Sulphide and Carbon Monoxide.
Carbon Dioxide and Hydrogen Peroxide.
The input of an area code prefix in (radio) telex-traffic:
Differs for each country.
Not necessary, area code prefixes are same for each country.
Is not necessary, area code prefixes are unique for each country.
Has to be put in without the zero.
What is the two letter signal, to be used by flags, radiotelephony or radiotelegraphy, meaning “Calling All Ships”?
How many buoyant smoke signals are carried in each lifeboat?
What is minimum equipment needed for entering a tank or void space that is not gas free or does not contain sufficient oxygen?
Good quality face mask and a safety line.
Coverall and safety shoes.
Self contained breathing apparatus in addition to normal safety equipment.
Which type of call will be sent by a ship adrift and needing the assistance of a tug? The weather is not bad and the ship will be aground 24 hours later.
What corrections must be applied to the echo sounder reading to compare the depth of water with the depth printed on the chart?
The distance between the pulse Transmitter and Receiver.
Allowance for the ships speed.
When on HF band a DSC distress alert is received, you have to listen to:
The radio-telex distress frequency in the band in which the DSC distress alert was received.
8 414,5 kHz (DSC distress frequency in 8 MHz).
The radio telephony distress frequency in the band in which the DSC distress alert was received.
The approximate Upper Flammable Limit of Crude Oil when measured as a percentage volume in air is:
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.
A wire aerial for an MF/HF-transmitter must be suspended between isolators:
To make the way for aerial currents as long as possible.
To prevent burns when touching the aerial.
To prevent contact with earth.
What should the Third Officer do, if he finds something missing from a lifeboat?
If he finds something missing from a lifeboat, the Third Officer should replace the missing item.
If he finds something missing from a lifeboat, the Third Officer should search for the missing item.
If he finds something missing from a lifeboat, the Third Officer should make a note of it in the lifeboat register.
If he finds something missing from a lifeboat, the Third Officer should notify the Chief Officer.
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?
Which one of the listed requirements regarding the stowage of a survival craft corresponds to present SOLAS regulations? Each survival craft shall be stowed:
On the starboard side of the ship.
In a secure and sheltered position and protected from damage by fire or explosion.
Wherever space is available.
In a state of readiness so that two crew-members can prepare for embarkation and launching in less than 15 minutes.
Which among the following list is particularly required for a totally enclosed lifeboat?
Hatches positioned so as to allow launching and recovery operations to be performed without any occupant having to leave the enclosure.
Handrails inside for persons moving to their seats.
Self-bailing arrangements.
Windows on both sides can be closed watertight and opened for ventilation.
For allowing crew entry after completion of cargo tank washing, the oxygen and hydrocarbon content inside the tank space should be:
21 % oxygen by volume and less than 1 % LFL hydrocarbon vapour concentration.
8 % oxygen by volume and 0 % hydrocarbon vapour concentration.
Minimum 17 % oxygen by volume and not more than 1 % LFL hydrocarbon vapour concentration.
21 % oxygen by volume and less than 1 % UFL hydrocarbon vapour concentration.
The distress message is used when the vessel is threatened by a serious and imminent danger and is in need of immediate assistance. What is the telegraphy and telephony distress message like?
T T T (Telegraphy) / SECURITE (Telephony).
F F F (Telegraphy) / RESCUE-RESCUE (Telephony).
S O S (Telegraphy) / MAYDAY (Telephony).
X X X (Telegraphy) / PAN-PAN (Telephony).
When a ship is lying at anchor in a tidal area using both forward anchors, to what particular aspect should the officer of the watch be paying special attention?
The two anchors will restrict the ships swing with the tide and the ship may not lie to the prevailing current and wind.
The tension on both cables should be similar, to avoid one dragging and all the weight of the ship remaining on the other anchor only.
The ship will become controlled by the tide and the wind will not be allowed to have any effect on the direction the ship lies at anchor.
When the ship swings to the tide the direction of swing should be controlled to avoid the anchor cables becoming wrapped round each other.
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.
The operating mode of a pyrotechnic signal depends essentially on:
The weather conditions of the moment.
The fact that the user is on board a liferaft, a lifeboat or ship.
Instructions or diagrams printed on its casing by the manufacturer.
A definite standard process.
What does this two flag hoist signal indicate?
Keep clear. I have divers down.
I am in distress and require immediate assistance.
(On a vessel alongside). You Should proceed at slow speed when passing me.
I require medical assistance.
What is the general emergency alarm signal as specified in SOLAS?
One long blast followed by seven short blasts or more.
Three short blasts followed by three long blasts then three short ones.
Seven or more short blasts followed by one long blast.
The mandatory color of a hand flare is:
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Gathering place for embarkation formalities.
Muster station for families only.
Muster station for unaccompanied minors (UM).
A radio-telex call to a coast-station is generally started up in the:
What is SITREP an abbreviation for:
Ship Indication Transmission Equipment.
Ship Transmit Emergency Radio.
Survivor Indication Transponder Equipment.
By “collect call” is meant:
A call for account of the receiver.
A call to collect the charges in office.
Who is ultimately responsible for the voyage plan?
The Officer of the Watch (OOW) on duty.
The ship owner will provide overall parameters within which the ship must follow.
The Second Officer as the official Navigation officer.
Buoyant smoke signals shall be so designed as to burn or emit smoke:
Continuously after having been immersed for a period of 1 minute under 1 m of water.
Continuously after having been immersed for a period of 10 seconds under 100 mm of water when underwater.
Only when not in the water.
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.
Inflatable splints are made in various sizes and are shaped to the upper and lower limbs. What is the advantages of an inflatable splint?
An inflatable splint cannot fail.
It is more easy to give correct pressure to the fractured/injured area, and the control of swelling and bleeding is more easy to observe.
Inflatable splints should never be used when leg fracture.
It makes it possible for a man to walk on a fractured leg almost immediately.
Why should there be checklists or work permits for hazardous operations?
So we know who to blame when something goes wrong.
Because it is required by USCG (US Coast Guard).
To make sure the job is done under controlled conditions.
To locate crew members in case of emergency.
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.
What action should be taken by the Officer of the Watch in the event of fire being reported to the bridge during the 00.00 to 04.00 watch?
Stop engines and inform the engine room.
Send the bridge look-out down to investigate.
What is the correct understanding of the term “a ship with good Directional Stability”?
A ship which when the rudder is left amidships, it will continue on approximately a straight course.
A ship where the amount of positive transverse stability (GM) will vary with the direction of the ship’s head.
A ship which will maintain its course unless large rudder angles are applied.
A ship which when a rudder angle is applied and the ship starts to swing, will continue to swing even after the rudder is returned to amidships.
Which class of emission is used for VHF DSC transmissions?
Which approved publication should be used by a seafarer to help overcome any misunderstanding in communications?
The (IMO) Standard Marine Communication Phrases (SMCP) booklet.
The (ISC) Bridge Procedures Guide.
The Oxford Concise Dictionary.
Standard Marine Navigational Vocabulary.
When a message is sent by the Inmarsat-C installation to an Internet e-mail address, the land charge is:
Dependent on the type of terminal used.
Independent of the destination.
Dependent on the “chargeband”.
Dependent on the destination.
How can an azimuth or bearing be indicated by signal flags?
The letter A + three numerals + the letter R or T.
The letter N + three numerals.
The letter B + three numerals.
The letter A + three numerals.
“RECEIVED MAYDAY” is used in a:
Receipt of a distress alert.
When received a weather report.
Supplementary receipt on a distress alert.
What is “AIR DRAUGHT”, in the figure?
Air draught is indicated by C, in the figure.
Air draught is indicated by A, in the figure.
Air draught is indicated by D, in the figure.
Air draught is indicated by B, in the figure.
During a telex-connection with a subscriber it is:
Mandatory to ask for the charges.
Necessary to verify the good passing of the message at the operator of the coast or ground-station.
Obligatory to send the indication “msg” at the beginning of the message.
Recommended at the beginning and at the end of the message-transport to exchanges “answer back’s”.
In the Inmarsat Maritime Communications Handbook one can find information about:
2 digit code telex services.
Numbers of fax subscribers.
An optical fire detector head is activated by:
The radiation of the heat given off by flames.
The flames that are a result of combustion.
The visible smoke that is a result of combustion.
What would be the correct form of response to the question: What kind of assistance do you require?
The correct form of response would be: I need help on board with a fire and the smoke is very toxic.
The correct form of response would be: I need help as soon as possible.
The correct form of response would be: There is a fire onboard my vessel.
The correct form of response would be: My vessel has a fire in the accommodation and we require fire-fighting assistance.
If your vessel is fitted with wires on self-stowing “split drum” winches, the advantage of having these split drum winches is:
Less chance of the wire being jammed in the reel.
All the listed alternatives.
Increased brake holding capacity due to the ability to keep the paid out wire in a single layer on the drum.
The accuracy of an Inmarsat-E positioning-system is:
A ship is navigating in the Caribbean in August when it receives the warning of a Hurricane. To determine the centre of the storm the Master uses “Buys Ballot’s Law” and faces the wind. On what side of the Master would the low pressure area be located?
This is not a suitable method to use with a Hurricane.
When the fire alarm signal is sounded every member of the ship’s crew shall immediately proceed to their assigned fire station. Which one of the following signals is used as fire alarm signal on board cargo ships?
Intermittent signals on the ship’s alarm bells.
Three short blasts followed by three long blasts, then followed by three short blasts on the ship’s whistle and alarm bells.
Seven short blasts followed by one long blast on the ship’s whistle and alarm bells.
One long blast on the ship’s whistle and alarm bells followed by seven short blasts.
A distress alert has accidentally been sent with the Inmarsat-C installation. One should now:
Turn off the transmitter.
Wait until an RCC reports.
Make contact with an RCC.
The Master has decided to “single up” to a spring line at each end as the last lines to let go whilst unmooring. Which of the following methods should be used to hold the lines, whilst waiting for the order to “let go”?
The eye of the lines should be put on the bitts, fig. 2.
The line should be turned up on the bitts, fig. 1.
The line should be kept on the warping drum of a deck winch, fig. 3.
The line should be held on a stopper ready for immediate release, fig. 4.
A vessel is equipped for all sea areas. In the middle of the Indian Ocean the EGC-receiver appears out of order. Is it still possible to receive MSI-messages?
Yes, with the MF/HF-radio telex.
In which way may intake of poisonous material occur?
Skin penetration and skin absorption.
When substantial quantities of oil are sighted in water around the vessel whilst loading in port, the OOW should:
Advise the watchmen to look out for any port police craft, and inform the Master immediately.
Tell the terminal authority to cease all loading operations immediately and inform the Chief Officer.
Check the Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment Confirm that all overboard valves are shut tight, and continue with the loading.
Get the ships lifeboats ready to launch so as to collect samples of the oil and water around the vessel.