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Why could dirty and oily areas of the deck be dangerous?
They may cause people to slip over and hurt themselves.
They show the ship is not efficient.
They are areas which should be cleaned up.
They do not look good to the customers.
The dangers associated with carriage of empty tank containers is that:
They may contain flammable cargo residue.
They may not be declared as being empty.
They are prone to collapse.
They could explode if their vents are closed.
According to basic principles regarding fire protection the ship is to be divided in zones by structural and thermal boundaries (SOLAS II-2/2.2.1).
In main horizontal zones.
In main zones according to utilization (Accommodation, Machinery, Cargo).
Main Fire zones in accordance with the ship’s fire-fighting system.
After checked for open airway, given the first two inflations and checked the pulse to make sure that the heart is beating, what is the rate of inflations given until natural breathing is restored?
Doesn’t matter how many times.
The battery of a SART:
Must be replaced before the expiry date is exceeded.
Charged condition must be checked weekly.
Must be re-charged weekly.
The proper operation of an Inmarsat-C terminal can be tested by:
Sending a message to MF DSC.
Doing a “recommissioning test”.
Requesting a “self test”.
In the diagram, which letter is indicating the “bitts” which would probably be used by the mooring the ship?
The bits for the Forward Spring is indicated by B, in the figure.
The bits for the Forward Spring is indicated by C, in the figure.
The bits for the Forward Spring is indicated by A, in the figure.
The bits for the Forward Spring is indicated by D, in the figure.
For how long should the self contained air support system on a totally enclosed lifeboat having its engine running be capable of providing safe and breathable air?
The display of the DSC-controller on board is showing the following lines: TX call: Selectiveto: 02114200; Category: RoutineUSB: telephony; DSC TX 2 189,5 kHz save > send
What actions should the Officer of the Watch take when the ship’s steering gear fails?
All of the suggested answers.
Request the engine room to check the steering gear.
Call the Master and advise him of the situation.
Display the NUC signal and consider stopping the engines.
What immediate action should be taken if a ship unexpectedly runs aground and stops?
What is understood by the term “take the helm”?
Take over the steering of the ship.
Take over heaving of a rope.
Change the place where the lookout is standing.
Take a message to another officer.
As per the IMDG Code, “Marine Pollutant” is defined as:
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, as amended, and carried by sea accordingly.
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 is subject to the provisions of Annex III of MARPOL.
What is the correct understanding of the term “Lapse Rate” when used in Meteorology?
The change of the temperature in the atmosphere with height above sea level.
The rate of increase of the wind associated with a Tropical Revolving Storm.
The delay in temperature reduction associated with the wet bulb thermometer of a hydrometer.
The change in the temperature associated with the passing of the warm front of a frontal depression.
What radar device assists in the detection and location of a survival craft?
What is the meaning of this symbol?
Lifebuoy with light and smoke.
If the wind speed on a vessel doubles, by approximately how much will the force from it rise?
The force will be Quadrupled.
The force will be Tripled.
The force will be Quintupled.
The force will be Doubled.
The design features of a container ship with pronounced bow flare, a wide flat transom stern and wall sided amidships section contribute to:
Large angles of heel with a large GM.
The ability to shed water very quickly off the decks.
The main function of twist-locks is:
To couple containers vertically.
To couple containers horizontally.
To lock containers vertically and horizontally.
Which equipment will detect a signal from a SART transponder?
A container loaded onboard a vessel would be likely to experience a force of 100 % of its weight:
When the ship is rolling.
When the ship is pitching.
When the ship is rolling and pitching.
When the ship is heaving.
What do you do after receiving a VHF DSC DISTRESS call?
You set watch on VHF channel 16.
You set watch on channel 13.
You send immediatly a DSC DISTRESS RELAY call.
You send immediatly a DSC DISTRESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT call.
What features of the vessel hull, equipment and cargo causes error on a vessel’s standard magnetic compass?
Permanent and induced magnetism found in steel or iron on-board.
The change in the position of the magnetic pole causing annual changes in the variation.
The continual changes of courses made by the vessel.
Under ISM, what is a “non-conformity”?
An observed situation where objective evidence indicates the non-fulfilment of a specified requirements.
The wearing of non-standard Personal protective equipment.
Official log book entries not being completed correctly.
A safety officer not being nominated for the vessel.
“Parametric Rollin” on a container ship results in:
A large unstable roll motion suddenly occurring in head or stern seas.
The unexpected roll to a large angle of heel due to a beam sea.
The gradual build up of rolling angle in a head sea.
The sudden unexpected occurrence of large rolling angles in beam seas.
Containerised scrap metal fire is best extinguished by:
Allowing cargo to smoulder.
Once the Safety Management System is verified and working effectively, what document is issued to the ship?
The Document of Compliance.
The Document of Conformance.
The Safety Management Certificate.
Which of these actions should crew take if a suspicious object that may be a bomb is located during a search?
Confirm with their search partner that the object found is suspicious.
Place the object in a desk drawer or file cabinet.
Throw the object overboard.
Cover the suspicious object with a box or blanket.
What is the meaning of the abbreviation “RQ” at the end of a DSC sequence?
Acknowledgement broadcast.
How often shall each member of the crew participate in an “abandon ship”-drill?
One can check the functioning of the SART by:
Activating the SART and checking the effect on the radar screen.
Removing it from the holder and turning the SART upside down.
Activating it by extracting the antenna.
Lowering SART in to the sea.
What is the normal name of the waterproof suit shown in the picture?
This vessel is encountered at the mouth of a river. According to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions and the illustrated shapes, what type of vessel is it?
This is a vessel engaged in dredging or underwater operations. The two balls in a vertical line indicate the side on which an obstruction exists; the two diamonds in a vertical line indicate the side on which it is safe to pass; the ball/diamond/all in a vertical line indicate that the vessel is restricted in her ability to manoeuvre.
This is a vessel engaged in mine-clearance opetrations. The two balls in a vertical line indicate that it has a sweep mechanism deployed; the two diamonds in a vertical line indicate that the vessel should be given a clearance of at least 1 000 metres; the ball/diamond/ball indicate that the vessel is restricted in her ability to manoeuvre.
This is a vessel engaged on port security duties. The two balls in a vertical line indicate that the port is closed; the two diamonds in a vertical line indicate that the port is engaged in mine-clearance operations; the ball/diamond/ball in a vertical line indicate that the vessel is restricted in her ability to manoeuvre.
This is a vessel engaged in dredging or underwater operations. The two balls in a vertical line indicate the side on which it is safe to pass; the two diamonds in a vertical line indicate the side on which an obstruction exists; the ball/diamond/ball indicate that the vessel is restricted in her ability to manoeuvre.
What kind of measure is the division of the vessel in upright areas by using thermic and structural separations?
It is both a prevention and protection measure.
It is neither a prevention nor a protection measure.
It is a protection measure.
It is a prevention measure.
When a coastguard-station wants to send a gale-warning by DSC it will happen in the category:
What name is given to the point that sketches out the turning circle of a vessel?
Hydrodynamic Pivot Point.
What is the main theme of modern safety practice?
Making use of Risk Assessment as a means to improving safety.
Health & Safety at Work Act.
Consult the chief officer before commencing work.
Use the same practice that has been in place for some time.
It is not possible to install double stacking cones on container ships which has:
Loaded out-of-gauge containers.
Restrictions in the cargo securing manual.
Loaded a homogenous container load.
Limitations in ship design.
What is the daytime signal to be shown when the vessel is at anchor?
Two black balls where they can best be seen.
A black diamond forward where it can best be seen.
A black ball forward where it can best be seen.
The national flag flying from the fore most.
You are on board a ship which is not specially fitted for navigation in cold regions. At what ambient temperature should the engine of the lifeboat start within less than 2 minutes?
Under ISM, what is a “non-conformity”?
An observed situation where objective evidence indicates the non-fulfilment of a specified requirement.
Official log book entries not being completed correctly.
The wearing of non-standard Personal protective equipment.
A safety officer not being nominated for the vessel.
For guidance on lashing arrangement of containers on-board the vessel, the most important document to refer is:
The Cargo Securing Manual.
The Code for the Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing.
The company’s ISM handbook.
For how long time should a SART transponder be able to operate in the active mode?
If drugs are discovered onboard your ship:
Ensure the witness to the discovery signs your incident report.
Notify the authorities after you arrive at the next port of call.
Write a report a few days after the event and describe everything that occurred.
Onboard the following message is received on the DSC controller: DOO: 245329000 CH16; S distress ack 244123000. What station sent the distress acknowledgement?
If Mouth-to-Mouth (M-T-M) ventilation by itself is unsuccessful and the casualty’s heart stops, or has stopped beating, you must perform External Chest Compression (ECC) in conjunction with M-T-M. When performing ECC, where do you place your hand on the casualty’s body?
Place the heel of one hand, two finger breadths above the bottom of breastbone. Cover the hand with the heel of the other hand.
Place the heel of your two hands onthe top of the breastbone.
The correct position of your hands are of no importance.
Place the heel of your hand on the top of the heart position. Cover the hand with the heel of the other hand.
What is the correct procedure to extinguish a soot fire in the exhaust boiler?
Reduce speed and use soot blowers if some are fitted.
Stop the engine and let the fire burn out by itself.
Increase speed or continue full speed.
Stop the engine and use the CO2 fixed fire-extinguishing system.
Container ships without hatch covers are deemed to comply with the International Convention on Load line Rules after:
An International Load Line Exemption certificate is issued in accordance to Article 6.
A special movable deck is fitted to ensure watertight integrity.
Water tight integrity is demonstrated by using portable covers for hatch openings.
A spare set of portable hatch covers has been placed on board, for use during rough weather only.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Davit launched rescue boat.
The Officer in charge of the bridge watch, is often referred to as the OOW. What does OOW actually stand for?
On official watchkeeping.
What is understood by carrier frequency?
The frequency actually used by transmitter and receiver.
The frequency of upper side band (UBS).
Frequency of the carrier wave.
Frequency of single side band.
If the order is given to a mooring deck to “make fast”, what would happen?
Make fast means to apply a lashing to a coiled mooring rope.
Mooring ropes are transferred from a winch drum to the bitts.
Make fast means to set very quickly.
Mooring ropes are transferred from a storage drum to a winch to start heaving.
Read the text in the diagram and answer this question: “What should be given to prospective seafarers”?
Survival and protective clothing.
Approved training in survival techniques.
If your vessel is fitted with wires on self-stowing “split drum” winches, the advantage of having these split drum winches is:
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.
Less chance of the wire being jammed in the reel.
How can the error of the Gyro compass be determined?
By taking a transit bearing with the gyro compass of two prominent fixed shore objects and comparing it with the bearing of the same objects on the chart.
By using any of the methods in the suggested answers.
By comparing the course readout on the GPS with the gyro course steered.
Why is it important to have good a relationship between the crew on board a vessel?
It leads to better work performance and positive atmosphere among the crew.
It encourages crew to extend their contract.
Crew comes to know each others problems.
It will prevent accidents from happening.
What are the main advantages to the Navstar, Glonas and Galileo satellite navigation systems?
These satellite systems give world-wide coverage 24 hours a day.
They are all made specifically for ships and marine operations.
If a vessel uses any one of them, there is no need to practice other forms of navigation.
Satellite navigation systems also give information about weather and wave conditions.
During carriage in containers, if cashew nut shell liquid has been noted to spill out, the ships staff should:
Avoid skin contact and inhalation of toxic fumes.
Cool the container with water spray from as far away as possible.
Approach the container wearing a chemical protection suit.
Clean up the spillage wearing rubber boots and safety gloves.
Which muscle is the most persevering one in the body?
What signal, if any, is specified in SOLAS as the “Abandon ship” signal?
6 short blasts followed by 1 long blast.
7 short blasts followed by 1 long blast.
The “Abandon ship” signal is not specified, only the general emergency alarm signal is stated.
What can be a cause of error observed on a gyro compass reading?
Fluctuations in the magnetism around the compass.
Incorrectly set latitude and speed values.
Incorrectly set heading and speed values.
Large values of variation caused by the gyro pole.
What is the disadvantage of using chemicals on an oil-spill on the water?
The chemicals make it difficult to remove the oil from the water.
It is difficult to apply the chemicals if the oil drifts away from the ship’s side.
It is difficult to apply chemicals if there is any wind.
The water gets a white colour, which makes it easy to detect the oil-spill.
Which of the following is a Accounting Authority Identification Code?
DSC uses for automatic identification the MMSI. The identification 002442000 is assigned to:
A coast-station or coast guard-station.
If Mouth-to-Mouth (M-T-M) ventilation by itself is unsuccessful and the casualty’s heart stops, or has stopped beating, you must perform External Chest Compression (ECC) in conjunction with M-T-M. What is the rythm when performing M-T-M in combination with ECC with one First Aider only?
15 compressions followed by 2 full ventilations.
5 compressions followed by 5 full ventilations.
20 compressions followed by 5 full ventilations.
10 compressions followed by 3 full ventilations.
What does the word “pirates” mean?
Pirates are persons who attempt to board and take over a ship at sea.
Pirates are special cargo lashings on container ships.
Pirates are official people who bord the ship while in port.
Pirates are another word for helmsmen.
When passage planning on ECDIS, which two functions should always be set correctly?
Safety depth contour and safety depth value.
Course and speed of the vessel on each leg.
Safety depth and UKC at a critical waypoint.
Speed of the vessel and ETA to destination.
On a vessel, where is the “boat deck” located?
It is the deck of a life boat giving access to un-hook the boat.
It is on the side of the accommodation from which persons embark into the lifeboats.
It is the lowest deck on the accommodation of a vessel where access is gained from a boat alongside.
It is the name of the main deck of the ship or boat.
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:
An endorsed Bill of Lading.
A Due Title Bill of Lading.
Via Inmarsat-C a message is sent to an Inmarsat-C mailbox with a positive delivery notification (PDN). The ground station will:
Send a PDN, as soon as the message is collected from the mailbox.
Send no PDN’s with messages intended for the mailbox.
Send a PDN, if the message has arrived in the mailbox.
Not send any PDN for this message.
What would you call the wreckage of a yacht floating in the sea?
What is “FREEBOARD”, in the figure?
Freeboard is indicated by B, in the figure.
Freeboard is indicated by A, in the figure.
Freeboard is indicated by C, in the figure.
Freeboard is indicated by D, in the figure.
The transmitting power of the VHF is adjusted by setting:
When should a gangway safety net be rigged?
Whenever the gangway is deployed.
Whenever the gangway is regarded as unsafe.
Between the hours of sunset and sunrise.
When it is deemed necessary by the Master or the Chief Officer.
A cargo of explosives carried in containers needs maximum protection against:
Other explosives in the vicinity.
The limitations of a Cargo Securing Manual of a container vessel may include the fact that:
They are drafted whilst the ship is still under construction and need to be checked against the ship’s “as completed” condition in order to be fully reliable.
Some Cargo Securing Manuals cover a full range of sister ships.
Cargo securing arrangements in the manuals may be unsuitable for heavy weather conditions.
They are not always approved by a classification society.
For guidance on lashing arrangement of containers on-board the vessel, the most important document to refer is:
The Cargo Securing Manual.
The company’s ISM handbook.
The Code for the Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing.
You wish to send a DSC-message because of a m. o. b. situation and assistance by other ships is required. You have to choose the category:
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Survival craft portable radio.
Survival craft distress pyrotechnic signals.