The test consists of random questions on a selected topic.
How many emergency power supply sources are required for fire-detection and fire-alarm systems? (SOLAS II-2/13.1.3)
What is the necessary precautions to prevent sootfire in the exhaust boiler?
All the mentioned alternatives.
Hose down the smoke side with regular interval.
Clean smoke side regularly with soot blower equipment.
Clean the smoke side with chemicals.
*Which of the following spaces is a "special category space"?
A space the gross calorific value of which may exceed 45 megajoules per square meter of the deck area
A space containing a centralised fire control equipment
A space specially designed and used for the storage of class 1.1.dangerous goods
A garage tweendeck on a passenger ferry
*Which of the following instructions or information SHALL be contained in the Training Manual?
use of breathing apparatus
means of escape or escape routes
emergency repairs of fire-fighting equipment
use of communication equipment
*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?
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
Intermittent signals on the ship's alarm bells
What is SELFEC:
A one-sided transmission meant for all vessels
A one-sided transmission meant for one vessel
The following DSC-message was received:(see original )The nature of the distress is:
When an HF band a DSC distress alert is received, you have to listen to:
8414.5 kHz (DSC distress frequency in 8 MHz)
the radio-telex distress frequency in the band in which the DSC distress alert was received
the radiotelephony distress fequency in the band in which the DSC distress alert was received
What comprises an INMARSAT-A subscriber number?
Nine digits beginning with a four (4).
Nine digits beginning with a three (3).
Seven digits beginning with a one (1).
Nine digits beginning with the country code associated with the country in which the vessel is registered.
A SART must be visible on the ship’s radar from a distance of at least:
The battery of a SART:
Must be replaced before the expiry date is exceeded
Must be re-charged weekly
Charged condition must be checked weekly
What is the required number of hours that a SART's battery must be able to operate the unit in the standby mode?
After confirmation that there is no other radio-traffic, we call on a VHF working channel of a coast-station. When you don’t get any reply:
you must wait 3 minutes minimum before repeating your call
you must wait 1 minute minimum before repeating your call
you can repeat your call immediately
When stripping a tank, if excessive air is allowed to be drawn into the suction line, which of the following may occur?
Control of the operation will be lost and the tank will rapidly empty.
The pump will "race" and there will be a loss of suction.
The cargo pump impeller will stop rotating.
The back pressure will increase.
A ship is being overtaken by another ship while proceeding along a river. What should be the required procedure?
The overtaking vessel can overtake but must allow sufficient space to reduce the interaction between the two vessels
The overtaking vessel should request permission from the other ship by sounding two prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts on the whistle or by direct VHF contact.
There should be no overtaking in these confined waters
The overtaking vessel should request permission to overtake from the Port Control VTS
In the situation illustrated, what should be the distribution of the power requirements from the tugs, if the ship is to be moved sideways without changing the heading? Both tugs have similar bollard pull and are of conventional propulsion.
Much greater power on the forward tug than on the after tug while monitoring the gyro heading
Equal power required by both tugs, but monitor the gyro heading to ensure sideward movement only
It would be very difficult to predict the power requirements in this circumstance and it could only be found by observation.
Much greater power on the aft tug than on the forward tug while monitoring the gyro heading.
Is piracy an increasing or decreasing problem?
Piracy has remained constant for the last 50 years
Which of the following is the correct minimum carriage requirement for a ship of more than 300 gross tons and operating in area A:
1or 2 SART – 1 NAVTEX and/or 1 EGC receiver and/or 1 HF NBDP watch receiver – 2 or 3 VHF portable – 1 1 HF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver
1VHF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver – 1 or 2 SART – 1 NAVTEX or 1 EGC receiver– 2 or 3 VHF portable – 1 EPIRB – 1 MF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver – 1 INMARSAT A,B or C
1VHF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver – 1 NAVTEX or 1 EGC receiver– 2 or 3 VHF portable – 1 EPIRB – 1 MF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver – 1 INMARSAT A,B or C and 1 HF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver
1VHF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver – 1 or 2 SART – 1 NAVTEX and/or 1 EGC receiver and/or 1 HF NBDP watch receiver – 2 or 3 VHF portable – 1 EPIRB – 1 MF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver – 1 HF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver
If messages are received which aren’t intended for own ship:
They must only be passed to the master
They must be forwarded to the company
They must be noted in the radio log book
They must not be used for any purpose
The MF-band is in the frequency range:
The PTT-switch must be:
pressed in during speaking only to work duplex
pressed in constantly to work simplex
pressed in during speaking only to work semi-duplex
HF communication is usually provided by :
Give the meaning of this symbol:
lifebuoy with light and hand flare
lifebuoy with line and hand flare
lifebuoy with light and smoke
lifebuoy light and anti-shark powder diffusion
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
muster station for lifeboat
muster station for rescue boat
*Which one of the following requirements regarding lifebuoys corresponds to present SOLAS regulations ?
not less than half the total number of lifebuoys shall be provided with self-ignition lights.
all lifebuoys shall be placed in holders with quick-release arrangement
at least two lifebuoys on each side of the ship shall be fitted with a buoyant lifeline
at least one lifebuoy shall be placed in the vicinity of the bow
*Which one of the given requirements listed below, regarding survival craft muster and embarkation arrangements, listed below, corresponds to the present SOLAS regulations ?
searchlights to be provided at the launching station
muster and embarkation stations are to be arranged separately to improve working conditions
muster and embarkation stations shall be readily accessible from accommodation and work areas
davit-launched survival craft muster and embarkation stations shall not be arranged to enable stretchers to be placed in survival craft
A person wearing an adult lifejacket shall be able:
to swim a short distance through the water and board a survival craft
to dive half a meter under the water surface
to jump from any height into the water without being injured or damaging the lifejacket
to swim half a mile distance and board a survival craft
The main buoyancy chamber of an inflatable liferaft must be divided into:
3 compartments separated by a non-return valve
2 compartments separated by a non-return valve
Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every liferaft ?
one searchlight which can work continuously for not less than 3 hours
an efficient radar reflector (or radar transponder)
two painters of a length equal to not less than the distance from the stowage position of the liferaft to the waterline
Which one of the listed requirements regarding the stowage of lifeboats and liferafts do not correspond to present regulations? (SOLAS II/13.3 - 13.6)
Lifeboats shall be stowed attached to launching appliances
Liferafts intended for throw-overboard launching shall be stowed amidships secured to means for transfer to either side
Davit-launched liferafts shall be stowed within reach of the lifting hooks unless adequate means of transport is provided
Liferafts shall be so stowed as to permit manual release from their securing arrangements
*Each person the liferaft is permitted to accommodate for is provided with a quantity of water of:
What is the meaning of this symbol ?
Survival craft portable radio
Survival craft pyrotechnic distress signals
Which of the following detailed explanations should be mentioned in the Training Manual ?
The use of navigational equipment for survival crafts
The use of surface to air visual signals to be used by survivors
The use of escape routes and other escape methods
The use of helicopter rescue gear
Emergency instructions in appropriate languages shall be posted in passenger cabins. Which information shall as a minimum be included in the emergency instructions?
The method of donning life-jackets, escape routes and alarm signals
Escape routes and alarm signals
Where to find thermal protective aids
By which method is the Vapour Pressure of Crude Oil determined?
The ASTM Elementary Assessment Method.
The API Open Cup Laboratory Method.
The Reid Closed Test method.
The True Vapour Pressure value is always used.
What must be checked before loading cargo in 'tween decks of a General Cargo Vessel?
The cargo stowed here must be for first discharge port only
The maximum allowed loading must be checked before commencing operations to avoid possible damage
These spaces can only be used for very light cargo
Only very heavy cargo units can be stowed here
Which electronic component is this graphical symbol illustrating:
Potentiometer, 10 kilo-ohms
Variable inductive reactor
Variable electrical heater, 10 kilo-watts
A large electric motor is being removed from a main seawater pump with the aid of the engine room crane. Which is the best method of starting the lift from the options given?
Use the 'inch up' facility on the crane to 'break' the motor free after slackening all of the retaining bolts.
Use a suitable chain block suspended from the crane hook to 'break' the motor free after slackening all of the retaining bolts.
Use the full hoist facility on the crane to 'break' the motor free after slackening all of the retaining bolts.
Use the full hoist facility to lift the motor clear in one action after removing all of the retaining bolts.
What should be observed concerning a ship's water tight integrity?
That all water tight ramps and doors are locked and secured at sea
The ramp is in stowed position
That all emergency exit doors are locked and secured
Your vessel is a tanker, discharging to a facility where the storage tanks are up on a hill behind the quay. You have a problem with your hydraulic plant and the system shuts down. What must be done with the manifold and why?
The valve must be checked as still open, so that once power is restored, discharge will resume and there will be no opressure build-up in the ship's pipelines.
The valve must be checked for free and proper operation, as it may have been damaged by a pressure shock when the system stopped.
The valve must be shut to avoid backflow due to the head of pressure from shore.
A watchman must be detailed to stand by it, to receive instructions from shore.
Why is nitrogen used for the inerting of hold spaces and interbarrier spaces on LNG carriers?
Because of the high oxygen content of combustion generated inert gas.
Because the carbon dioxide in combustion generated inert gas would freeze when in close proximity to the cargo.
Because of the high humidity in combustion generated inert gas.
Because of the high temperature of combustion generated inert gas.
The purpose of profiling is to?
Categorize people based on their nationality and ethnicity.
Make judgements about people based on heir appearance.
Identify different personality types.
Get beneath the outer shell of an individual to obtain a more complete picture.
What is the purpose of having deep tanks on a general cargo ships?
Primarily for ballasting and to aid the stability when loaded, but may be used for liquid cargo
To raise the centre of gravity of the ship and make it a smaller GM and reduce the rolling period
You are approaching a port in a snowstorm. You hear this signal. What kind of vessel is it and what is it doing?
It comes from a vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre.
It comes from a vessel engaged in pilotage duties and it is making way through the water.
It comes from a vessel at anchor, less than 100 metres in length.
It comes from a vessel engaged in pilotage duties at anchor, over 100 metres in length.
When securing a non-standardized portable tank on a RoRo vessel, what is a favourable securing angle that will prevent it from transverse sliding?
What is the correct procedure when transferring (internal trimming) of oil cargo is necessary?
Obtain permission from charters and note procedures in oil record book and deck log
Ensure the vessel is even keel on arrival port
Only 5% cargo permitted to transfer.
Ensure safe ballast condition
What would be the most probable cause of light, smoky exhaust from a diesel engine?
The engine is overloaded.
Air in the fuel oil system.
Fouling of the charge air cooler.
Water carry over from charge air cooler to engine cylinders.
When measuring level of liquids with a differential pressure meter, the name of the sensing device is:
Positive displacement tube
If the general alarm is sounding and evacuation of the ship is required. What is the best way to ensure that all passengers are aware of the situation?
Use Public Address system to inform the passengers. Inform all passengers to report to designated area for head count.
Crew with designated emergency duties should proceed to the muster station to count all passengers in his section. If somebody is missing, report to their superior.
Inform the passengers through Public Address system. Crew with designated emergency duties should proceed to their cabin section and search all cabins. Guide and evacuate passengers. If the area is inaccessible report to their superior or the bridge.
Alarm signal and Public Address system will be effectively, including head count at muster point.
Why should a container with a damaged corner post not be loaded?
Because during discharge the ship could be held responsible for the damage
Because its strength is weakened
Because it will not fit properly into a container stack
Because the cargo inside might be damaged
A hazard is is a source of potential harm or damage or a situation with potential for harm or damage. Risk is determined based on evaluation of two elements. Which two elements?
The consequences of the hazardous event and the available personal protective equipment we have onboard
The likelihood that a hazard may occur and the consequences of the hazardous event
The likelihood that a hazard may occur and the available personal protective equipment we have onboard
The likelihood that a hazard may occur and the financial consequences for the Company
On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term "BOW/STEM" are given. Which one is the correct one?
Bow/stem is given by B on the figure
Bow/stem is given by A on the figure
Bow/stem is given by D on the figure
Bow/stem is given by C on the figure
What is the correct understanding of the term "FAIRLEAD"?
The access point where mooring lines are lead when making fast to the shore.
A fairlead is the hole through the deck where the anchor chain passes into the chain locker.
A fairlead is the direction that a mooring rope makes from the ship when made fast to the shore.
A fairlead is the hole through the ships side through which the anchor chain passes.
Signals used by aircraft engaged in search and rescue operations to direct ships towards an aircraft, ship or person in distress. What is the meaning of the signal?
Medical assistance required
Landing is highly dangerous
The assistance of the vessel is no longer required
The aircraft is directing a vessel towards an aircraft or vessel in distress
How is the temperature of the high temperature circuit of a central cooling system normally controlled?
By controlling the bypass of flow for the central coolers.
By increasing the flow rate through the main engine cooling circuit
By controlling the flow through the fresh water evaporator heating circuit.
By mixing with water from the low temperature circuit.
What is meant by the term "keeping a proper lookout" as applied to the bridge lookout?
Keeping a visual lookout all round the vessel
Continually visually scanning the horizon all round the ship
Keeping a visual lookout all round the ship and also actively listening out for audio signals
Keeping a very visual lookout ahead and abeam of the ship
The use of combustible material is restricted in the accommodation spaces in order to:
Reduce cost of construction
Prevent occurrence of fire and explosion
Contain and suppress fire and explosion in the compartment of origin
To evaluate the condition of a heat exchanger the following measurements should be recorded:
In and outlet temperatures on one media
In and outlet temperatures, and flow rates for both media
In and outlet temperatures for both media
What will the cadet find in the engine store?
He will find The Bosun in the engine store
He won't find anything in the engine store
He will find the port anchor winch in the engine store
He will find new brake bands in the engine store
"Your ship security plan must include procedures for responding to security threats, auditing security activities and interfacing with the port facility."
What is the result of a large metacentric height?
The ship will roll violently.
The ship will have a long roll period.
Bending moment will increase.
The center of gravity will move upwards.
What is done at a Quadrennial Thorough Survey?
Derricks are tested and parts of derricks thoroughly examined
Deck cranes are tested and their parts thoroughly examined
In oil cargo quantity calculations, a specific figure derived from historical analysis of discrepancies between ship and shore figures is often considered when the master is comparing a load total against that shown on the Bill of Lading for the current operation. How is this figure referred to?
Vessel Discrepancy Index.
Vessel Experience Factor.
Ship's Calculation Reference Factor.
Intermediate Comparison Figure.
Which line can be utilized to prevent line surge when starting the main pumps of a LNG carrier's cargo system?
The condensate spray line.
Oil analysis results show a high level of tin. What could be the cause of this?
Too high lub.oil temperature.
Is there any requirements regarding double bottom for large passenger ships?
No, a double bottom is not required
Yes, in ships of 76 m in length and longer, a double bottom shall be fitted amidships, and extend to the fore and aft not less that ? of the ship length.
Yes, in ship of 76 m in length and upwards, a double bottom shall be fitted amidships, and shall extend to the fore and after peak bulkheads, or as near thereto as practicable.
Yes, a double bottom shall be fitted amidship
What is the normal procedure for cooldown cargo tanks prior to loading LNG?
Pumping cold LNG through the spray header.
Pumping cold LNG to the bottom of the tank.
Pumping cold LNG through the heater.
Pumping cold LNG through liquid header.
Which of the following fresh fruits should be used first?
What is the connection between ethylene gas and food?
Ethylene is the gas that develops as yeast dough bakes
Ethylene is the gas given off by most fruits and vegetables during the ripening process
Ethylene is the gas that develops as baking powder dough bakes
Ethylene is the gas that develops when meat and fish are stored for too long (bacterial decomposition)
You are at anchor and another chemical tanker is alongside to receive several parcels from your vessel. As you are not alongside, or actually in port, do you have to observe any of the usual precautions on deck?
No, when outside port limits, there are no requirements to observe any precautions.
No, the other ship is the receiving vessel, so the responsibility lies completely with her crew.
It is only necessary to observe precautions on deck if the agent or any other personnel from shore are on board.
Yes, there is no difference to a transfer operation whether it is alongside or with another ship at anchor.
When carrying out repair or maintenance tasks involving hot work a hot work permit must be issued. Select the correct option from those given which completes the following statement. 'The permit for hot work…
..is valid for completion of the specific hot work tasks irrespective of the time taken.'
..can cover any additional hot work that arises during the completion of the task during the specified time period.'
..should only cover specific hot work tasks and be valid for a specified time period.'
..should only cover specific hot work tasks, be valid for a specified time period and be issued by the person carrying out the work.'
What is the punishment for a master or any other person in authority on board a ship if he or she treats a person carried on the ship in an improper manner or fails to prevent his being so treated by other persons onboard?
Shall bi liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 9 months.
Shall bi liable to fines.
Shall bi liable to fines or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months.
Shall bi liable to fines or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months.
What is known as a "Non-Standardized Cargo" on a General Cargo Ship?
Cargo for which the ship is not provided with an approved securing system
Cargo which must be secured in accordance with the shipper's instructions
Cargo which requires individual stowage and securing arrangements
Cargo for which there is no standard securing system
Many medium and high speed marine diesel engines have connecting rods with an obliquely (angled) split in way of the bottom end which may have serrated faces. What is the main reason that the connecting rods are manufactured with this oblique split?
It reduces the inertial loads generated during operation as the connecting rod can be made lighter.
It allows the bottom end bearing to be large but still allows the piston to be withdrawn from the top of the cylinder.
It allows larger bottom end bolts to be used without risk of fouling the bottom of the oil pan.
It gives better access to the bottom end bolts.
Which vitamin is found only in meat and fish?
How many two-way VHF radiotelephone apparatus shall be provided on board a passenger ship of 500 gross tonnage and upwards?
One for each survival craft
It is required to have a fixed two-way VHF fitted in a survival craft
A new joint is needed for a steam condensate drain line. What is the most suitable jointing material to use?
Cotton reinforced rubber insertion.
Wire reinforced fibre jointing.
High level and high-high level alarms must be tested at the tank for proper operation within 24 hours of the start of cargo transfer. What acceptable alternative is there to this requirement?
There is no alternative to this requirement. The test must be conducted at the tank location and the audible and visual alrams sighted. The results must be logged accordingly.
That a programme of maintenance, including selective function tests, exists within the vessel's Planned maintenance System, provided all such level alarms are tested at least once within a period of three months.
That a function test is carried out on completion of cleaning operations following discharge.
That a function test is carried out by means of an automatic self-test and circuit monitoring facility within the alarm system.
Is it permitted to load fully refrigerated propane directly onto a fully pressurised LPG carrier without additional conditioning of the cargo or cargo spaces?
Only if the loading rate is kept below 100m3/h.
Only if the cargo containment system is designed for temperatures of minus 48 degrees C or less.
Fully refrigerated propane can be loaded directly onto this type of vessel under any circumstances
Only if the vessel is equipped with cargo cooling plant
The peak pressure (maximum cylinder pressure) is often taken as an indicator of medium speed engine performance along with other parameters. What would be a typical peak pressure for a modern, highly rated, medium speed diesel engine?
What is the purpose of automatic trip system onboard, and how does it function?
Automatic trip is to avoid over pressuring of cargo tanks, the trip function is often initialised by a float switch.
Automatic trip is to avoid tanks and pressurised vessels becoming overloaded, the trip function is often initialised by a float switch.
Automatic trip is to avoid tanks being cooled too much, the trip function is often initialised by a float switch or a temperature switch.
Automatic trip is to avoid tanks becoming overloaded; the trip function is often initialised by a float switch.
What would be the correct form of response to the question: What is the visibility in your position?
The correct form of response would be: Visibility is poor
The correct form of response would be: Visibility is okay
The correct form of response would be: Visibility in my position is two hundred meters
The correct form of response would be: Visibility is medium
What can be measured by means of a manometer?
You are on a tug and are towing an unmanned barge. You are restricted in your ability to manoeuvre. The total length of the tow is 219 metres. What daylight signals are required by the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea?
A diamond shape, where it can best be seen, on the tug only. Three shapes shall also be displayed, being three balls in a vertical line.
Three shapes shall be displayed on the tug, where they can best be seen, in a vertical line, the upper and lower being balls and the middle one a cylinder. The signal flag "T" shall also be flown on the tug. A diamond shall be displayed aft on the tow.
Three shapes shall be displayed forward on the tug, in a vertical line, the upper and lower being balls and the middle one a diamond.
A diamond shape, where it can best be seen shall be displayed on the tug and the tow. Three shapes shall also be displayed in a vertical line, the upper and lower being balls and the middle one a diamond. Diamond shape
What is the requirement for isolating slop tanks on combination carriers when cargoes other than liquied cargoes are carried?
During a stay in port, what shall always be ready at the gangway?
What kind of fixed extinguishing plant is installed to use on an oil tanker’s engine room and pump room?
When cross-flooding arrangements to correct unsymmetrical flooding and excessive heel angels in damaged condition are installed in passenger ships, what is the maximum angle of heel after flooding but before equalization?
When acting as helmsman would you expect the reading of the gyro compass to be the same as the magnetic compass?
They would always be the same
They would always be within 1 or 2 degrees of each other
They would never be the same
Very seldom would they be the same
Sea area A3 is in maritime radio traffic a sea area:
with the exception of the areas A1 and A2 within the range of at least one coast radio station in which an uninterupted alerting is possible
with the exception of the A1 and A2 area, within the coverage of an Inmarsat satellite’in which continuous alerting is possible
with the exception of the sea areas A1 and A2, within the range of radio telephony of at least one coaststation in which continuous DSC alerting is possible