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Give the meaning of the following symbol

Survival craft distress pyrotechnic signals

Line throwing appliance

Radio signal emitting parachute flare

Lifeboat hand flare

What is the minimum number of fireman's outfits that must be provided on a tanker?

A cargo hold containing cargo such as nitrates,chlorates etc which produce oxygen under the influence of heat catches fire. How would you deal with this?

Close the hatches, apply boundary cooling and allow the fire to use up the oxygen and extinguish itself

Apply boundary cooling

Close the hatches and use the fixed CO2 system

With this type of material the hatches should not be battened down. The fire can only be extinguished by using large quantities of water.

The engine room is equipped with regular fire hoses and nozzles. What is important to observe when using water as an extinguisant in the engine room?

Water may short circuit electrical installation and may be a threat to the personnel operating the firehose as well as to electrical equipment itself.

Water has a clear limitation in fighting an oil fire.

All the mentioned alternatives.

To reduce the negative effect of water in an engine room, the spraying function to be used.The spray function will also give the personnel operating the fire hose good shelter against heat.

Which one of the listed requirements regarding VHF radiotelephone installations do not correspond to present regulations?

Controls for the channels required for navigational safety shall be immediately available on the navigating bridge, convenient to the conning position

Facilities should be available to permit radio communication from the wings of the bridge

Cargo ships of less than 500 tons gross shall have the batteries located in the upper part of the ship

As far as practicable, the antenna shall have unobstructed view in all directions

To make a “call-request” one should:

select the ID of the NCS

select the telex in on-line position

select the telex in off-line position

Don't know

A telex connection via Inmarsat-A can be disconnected on board by entering:

Don't know

…..

brk+

kkkk

Regular ‘updating’ of a ships’ position in an Inmarsat-C installation is necessary

To enter the correct data to the disk antenna

To keep to the correct Inmarsat-region

To have the correct position in case of accidents

To inform the satellite of ships position

While transmitting with an MF/HF transceiver the transmitting power is suddenly decreasing. The cause may be:

J3E is selected instead of H3E

Don't know

a wrong frequency chosen

the transmitting antenna has broken down

When directing an Inmarsat-A aerial the following is irrelevant:

The azimuth of the satellite

The heading of the vessel

The speed of the vessel

Ocean Area

A 406 MHz Cospas-Sarsat EPIRB that transmits is:

Don't know

detected within 1 and a half hours by the satellites concerned

always immediately detected by the satellites concerned

only detected and directly passed on when an LUT is within the reach of the satellite

How are the NAVTEX areas identified ?

By one digit

One lettre and one digit

Two lettres

One lettre

Each ship fitted with a VHF radiotelephone installation shall according to the regulations listen on the distress frequency during navigation. Listening shall be:

8 hours a day

A period of 5 minutes after every half hour

A period of 5 minutes after every full hour

Continuos

What should a complete set of safety equipment at least consist of (required by IBC/BCH in addition to Solas) ?

One self-contained air breathing apparatus (Not using stored oxygen), protective clothing, boots, gloves and tight-fitting goggles, chemical resistance lifeline and explosion-proof lamp.

One self-contained air breathing apparatus (Not using stored oxygen) and protective clothing, boots, gloves and tight-fitting goggles.

One self-contained air breathing apparatus.

One self-contained air breathing apparatus (Not using stored oxygen), protective clothing, boots, gloves and tight-fitting goggles, fire and chemical resistance lifeline and explosion-proof lamp.

What is NOT a precaution to be taken when topping off?

Reduce the loading rate.

Maintain communications with the dock man.

Notify the engine room of the procedure.

Give the operation your undivided attention.

What do we mean with a IOPP certificate?

With IOPP certificate we mean International Oil Pollution Prevention certificate and the ship is classed to prevent oil pollution

With IOPP certificate we mean International Oil Pollution Prevention certificate and it is to prevent oil pollution

There isn’t any IOPP certificate on gas carriers

With IOPP certificate we mean International Oil Pollution Prevention certificate and the certificate prevent oil pollution from the ship

OPA-90 is referring to a Qualified Individual (QI)

An individual certified by USCG to handle oil spills

QI is representing the USCG

QI is an authorised individual, situated in the US, and contracted by the owner or operator of the vessel

QI is the owner’s contingency leader

What does the abbreviation ABC mean in first aid?

Air, Breathing, Circulation.

Abandon, Balance, Circulation.

Air, Breath, Concentration.

Air, Burning, Critic.

When stowing a container vessel, what should be considered when assessing the potential effects on the vessel's torsion?

Weight of the containers

Distribution of the containers

The vessel's draft

Distribution and weight of the containers

Give the meaning of the following symbol

Gas detector

Push button for fire alarm

Heat detector

Foam nozzle

You are the Duty officer on vessel "A" in US Fairway waters. According to your radar observation you will pass tug "B" at which time you will be close to vessel "D". How will you make this situation safe?

By passing stern of "B" and "D"

By reducing your speed until vessel "D" is cleared

By steering outside the fairway.

Wait and see how the situation develops

As regards supervising authorities at home and abroad it is determined that:

the master can always refuse them access to the radio-equipment on board

Don't know

they only have access with permission of the counsel of the vessel’s flag country

they always have access to the radio-equipment on board

The call sign of a vessel is meant to:

provide the certificate holder with unique identification

be able to identify oneself

Don't know

gain a quicker transit at bridges and locks

*Which of the following information shall be specified by the muster list ?

the muster list has been prepared and approved by the Administration before the ship proceeds to sea

substitutes for key persons who may become disabled

the abandon ship signal consisting of two long blasts

the specific duties assigned to passengers that are in charge of a group of others

*Which among the following list is particularly required for a totally enclosed lifeboat ?

windows on both sides can be closed watertight and opened for ventilation

handrails inside for persons moving to their seats

hatches positioned so as to allow launching and recovery operations to be performed without any occupant having to leave the enclosure

self-bailing arrangements

Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every lifeboat ?

an EPIRB

sea-charts and navigating equipment

one life-jacket for each person

a given number of buoyant oars provided with thole pins or crutches attached by lanyards

*Which among the following list is required for lifeboat equipment according to present regulations ?

be made of fire-retardant material

be as small and of as little mass as possible

be made of buoyant material or stored in buoyant containers

be made of fire-retardant material and stored in buoyant containers

How many Radar Transponders (SART) are required to be carried onboard a ship for use in survival crafts?

Two on each side of the ship

One in each lifeboat

2 on new-builds only. Old ships have to comply by August -95

One on each side of the ship

Give the meaning of the following symbol

EPIRB

Radar transponder

Survival craft distress pyrotechnic signals

Rocket parachute flares

An alarm signal consisting of seven short blasts followed by one long blast is sounded by the ship's whistle and the alarm bells. What are you to do?

Go to your lifeboat station (muster station).

Report on the bridge (deck crew) or engine control room (engine crew) for further orders.

Go to your fire station.

Go to (or remain in) your cabin and wait for further orders.

When fighting fire, why shall you never pour water into hot fat?

The water will explode into steam causing hot fat to be thrown far away thus possibly causing severe burns or fire.

The water will turn into steam and cause the fat to explode.

The fat will not be edible any more.

The fat will stiffen immediately and need reheating.

The training manual shall contain instructions and information in easily understood terms and illustrated wherever possible. Which of the following objects do not have to be explained in detail in the manual according to present regulations?

Recovery of survival craft and rescue boats including stowage and securing

Instruction for emergency repair of fire-fighting equipment

Best use of survival craft facilities in order to survive

Instructions for emergency repair of the life-saving appliances

Which routine procedures should be carried out before cold work commences?

Sound the general alarm and carry out procedures to instructions for cold work including filling in forms and having them signed.

Have a breathing apparatus standing by

Sound the general alarm

Carry out procedures to instructions for cold work including filling in forms and having them signed.

In a large, 2 stroke, main diesel engine cylinder lubricating oil is supplied directly through lubrication points cut into the cylinder liner. At what point during the cycle should the supply normally occur.

At mid-stroke of the piston.

As the piston rings pass the lubrication points.

At Bottom Dead Centre.

At Top Dead Centre.

What is the purpose of the purge gas condenser fitted to some liquefied gas carrier reliquefaction plants?

It is used to condense all of the cargo vapours that have been used in purging a cargo tank.

It is used to generate the cargo vapours required for purging the cargo tanks.

It is used to condense out any nitrogen or inert gas that has collected in the main condenser.

It is used to condense out any cargo vapours which have passed through the main condenser with incondensable gases.

What is the purpose of the deck water seal on the deck of an oil tanker?

To prevent the passage of petroleum gases back to the machinery spaces.

To automatically compensate for temporary fluctuations in inert gas pressure within the cargo spaces.

To provide a second washing cycle to inert gas.

To automatically adjust the inert gas flow.

At what temperature is it recommended that frozen fish is stored?

0degrees Celsius.

Between 1 and 4 degrees Celsius.

-2 degree Celsius.

-20 degrees Celsius.

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.

To control bleeding, a tourniquet should be applied:

Only when all other means have failed

Whenever it is possible to stop bleeding

Only on Radio medical advice

Whenever you have to transport the casualty

On the diagram provided, there are four (4) possible directions indicating the term "AHEAD". Which one is the correct?

Ahead is given by A on the figure

Ahead is given by D on the figure

Ahead is given by B on the figure

Ahead is given by C on the figure

What should be done if cracks are found on portable deck supports?

Disallow vehicles from passing over the portable deck

Inform the master

Inform the stevedoring foreman

Stop cargo operations and inform the master

All necessary information for the next port of call should be:

Procured during the voyage prior arrival at the next port

Procured before departure from a port

Procured on arrival at the next port

Requested on email

What must you ensure when using portable slopes to discharge ro-ro units?

They must be new

They must be free of dirt

The surfaces must be of the fish-bone type

They must be exactly aligned with the units’ tyres

On the bridge of a RoRo vessel, which of the following doors have no open/closed bridge indicator requirements?

Doors leading into the engine room

Hinged doors in watertight bulkheads

Shell doors and stern ramps

Sliding doors in watertight bulkheads

During inspection of the main bearing shells and housings of a medium speed diesel engine it is found that there is evidence of fretting at some of the bearing shell joint faces, the bearing housing joint faces and also between the back of the bearings and the bearing pocket. From the options given which is the most likely cause of these defects?

Running the engine overloaded.

Excessive tightening of the main bearing bolts

Operating with a faulty torsional vibration damper.

Insufficient tightening of the main bearing bolts.

Gas welding is carried out in the work shop. Prior to lunch break the following precaution is carried out:

No precautions are taken

One of the ratings is left "on watch" during the lunch break.

The main supply valves in the deck storage are closed prior to switching to UMS-mode

The local acetylene/oxygen valve in the work shop is closed prior to switching to UMS-mode

What number is being shown by this flag hoist?

2202

1101

2121

1100

What should you do if you are in the engine room and the alarm for "CO2 release into the engine room" sounds?

Leave the engine room immediately.

Start the fire pump.

Wait to make sure that the CO2-system is discharging into the engine room before leaving.

Immediately go for the nearest fire extinguisher.

How often shall drills for the operation of watertight doors, side scuttles, valves and closing mechanism of scuppers, ash-chutes and rubbish chutes take place in passenger ships?

Every month

Weekly

Daily

Every two weeks

What is the IMSBC Code?

A Code of Practice for Security of the vessel

The Bulk Carrier Code

Code of practice for dangerous packaged goods

The International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargo Code published by IMO which must be carried by all bulk carriers

The fuel injection timing of a diesel engine is delayed causing high cylinder exhaust gas temperatures. What is the likely effect of this condition on turbocharger operation?

Continuous surging of the turbocharger

Vibration of the turbocharger.

Decreased turbocharger revolutions

Increased turbocharger revolutions

What is a "trailer horse" used for?

It is used to secure cargo in bad weather conditions

It is used as a fire-fighting vehicle

It is used to push lorries into their lanes

To secure and tow loose trailers

What sort of information must an inhibitor certificate contain?

Inhibitor name, number of cargo tanks inhibited, duration of effectiveness of inhibitor, expected duration of sea voyage and temperature limitation qualifying the lifetime of the inhibitor

Inhibitor name, number of cargo tanks inhibited, duration of effectiveness of inhibitor, expected duration of sea voyage and date the cargo tanks are inhibited

Inhibitor name, date inhibited and expire date of the inhibitor

Inhibitor name, concentration of inhibitor, duration of effectiveness of inhibitor, expected duration of sea voyage, temperature limitation qualifying the lifetime of the inhibitor and number of cargo tanks inhibited

You are alongside, preparing to load several grades of chemicals. The duty officer instructs you to accompany a cargo surveyor during pre-load inspection. At the manifold, the blank flanges on the designated load lines have been removed in preparation for connecting hoses but the surveyor asks you to remove blank flanges from some additional lines, so that he can check them for cleanliness. Which of the following will you do?

Tell the surveyor that it is unsafe to do so and you will not remove any more blank flanges.

Notify the duty officer of the surveyor's request and await further instructions.

Open any of the lines he asks for. Leave them open in case anyone else needs to inspect them.

Tell the surveyor that the flanges have all been secured for cargo and that procedure has been initialled by the Chief Officer on the pre-load checklist, so you are not allowed to remove them.

Under normal circumstances 21% O2 is diluting toxic gases, which one are we talking about?

None to be diluted?

Carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, nitric oxide, sulfur dioxide?

Natrium monoxide, ferro chloride, hydrogen sulfide dioxide?

Sulfur, monoxide, hydro chloride, carbon dioxide?

Commonly used on an oil tanker, what does an "Explosimeter" measure?

The amount of H2S gas in a tank atmosphere

The level of oxygen present within a tank

The composition of hydrocarbon gas / air mixtures in a tank atmosphere

The relative amounts of nitrogen and combustible gases within a tank

Ro-ro passenger ships shall either carry automatically self-righting liferafts or canopied reversible liferafts. What does it mean that a liferaft is automatically self-righting?

The liferaft will automatically turn back into an upright position when it is fully loaded with people

The liferaft will automatically turn back into an upright position when it is empty of people

It means the same as self-righting lifeboats

One person can manage to turn the liferaft back into an upright position

What is the name of the device used for continually checking ballast water as it is pumped overboard?

Ballast Content Monitor (BCM)

Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment (ODME)

Water Disposal Process Sensor (WDPS)

Ballast Handling Unit (BHU)

When cargo discharge reaches stripping levels on an oil tanker, it is necessary to reduce the inert gas pressure. Why is this?

To avoid over-capacity in the IG generator.

To avoid locking the cargo pump impeller.

To minimise blowback.

To comply with MARPOL Annex VI.

According to the ISGOTT definition, what is "volatility"?

The tendency of a crude oil or petroleum product to produce gas.

The ability of a crude oil or petroleum product to resist ignition.

The measure of a crudre oil or petroleum product's vapour pressure.

The tendency of a crude oil or petroleum product to ignite.

Select the option which correctly completes the following statement. 'Prior to allowing work to proceed in an onboard space testing of the atmosphere should be carried out…

…for any space with limited access or non-continuous ventilation or is suspected of having a hazardous atmosphere.

…only if the space has been used to carry any cargo or contains any cargo related equipment.

..only if the space has contained liquid oil at some point.

…only if the space has a watertight door or watertight access opening.

What is the structure to which fiberglass yachts are secured once loaded on board?

Flatrack

Yacht Bay

Pallet

The cradle

What is the main purpose for taking diesel engine crankshaft deflections?

To check for weardown of the bottom end bearings.

To check for weardown of the main bearings.

To allow calculation of the load on each of the bearings.

To check that the shafting is in a straight line.

Under international regulations where must entries be made with regard to the disposal of cargo residues into the sea?

In the Deck log book

In the Official log book

In the Garbage record book

In the Cargo record book

Which of the following is an international requirement?

Securing of cargoes must completed within two hours of leaving the berth

Securing of cargoes must be completed before a ship leaves the berth

Securing of cargoes may be completed at anchorage

Securing of cargoes must be completed before sailing

Subject to allowance by the Port State Authority, a tanker with a defective oil discharge monitoring and control system (ODME) may continue to trade for a limited period before a repair is effected. What period is allowed and what conditions apply?

No limit is placed on the vessel, provided it can be demonstrated to the Port State Authority that the appropriate spare parts have been ordered for delivery in the next convenient port.

One ballast voyage and one loaded voyage, provided no cleaning operations are commenced.

One ballast voyage before proceeding to a repair port.

The vessel may discharge her cargo but will then be detained in port until the ODME is made fully operational and approval from the Port State Authority obtained.

What is the IMO recommended allowance for water absorbtion in timber deck cargoes on a General Cargo Vessel ?

5% additional weight should be used in stability calculation for the arrival condition

No additional weight allowance is normally made

15% additional weight should be used in stability calculation for the arrival condition

25% additional weight should be used in stability calculation for the arrival condition

What lights are required on an inconspicuous, partly-submerged vessel or object of less than 25 metres in breadth (other than a dracone) being towed?

A flashing yellow light on the tow, where it can best be seen.

One all-round white light on the tow where it can best be seen.

No lights are required on a tow of this description.

One all-round light at or near the forward end and one at or near the after end of the tow.

Many fruit cargoes are carried refrigerated and also under controlled atmosphere (CA) conditions. A situation develops where there is a problem with the main reefer plant that will take several hours to repair but the CA system is still operation. Which of the statements given in the options is the most accurate in these circumstances?

The CA plant could be used to increase the levels of nitrogen in the cargo spaces which will be sufficient to preserve the fruit.

The CA plant could be used to increase the levels of carbon dioxide in the cargo space which will be sufficient to preserve the fruit.

The CA plant will take care of the cargo without the refrigeration plant and therefore there is no further action required and no need for concern.

The CA plant is only an adjunct for the refrigeration plant and therefore there should be concern about the condition of the cargo.

What is the absolute maximum size for a cargo tanks on oil tankers?

Maximum 40,000 cubic metres.

Maximum 35,000 cubic metres.

Maximum 20,000 cubic metres.

Maximum 30,000 cubic metres.

Cross-flooding fittings shall be operable from:

Above the bulkhead deck

The engine room

The section where the unsymmetrical flooding occurs

The bridge

The engine room rating has been assisting with ballast operations during a period of engine room watch duty. Ballast operations have stopped for a couple of hours while stores are being taken. What action should the rating take during this break in operations?

Just keep the pumps running and the valves for the ballast tanks open to save time when operations are restarted. The tanks will just overflow through the air vents.

Stop all of the ballast pumps and close all of the ballast valves as soon as operations are stopped. Ballast lines should always be closed except when they are being used.

Just stop the pumps and close the pump suction and discharge valves. Leave the valves for the ballast tanks open to save time later.

Shut the valves for the ballast tanks but keep the pumps running and discharging overboard to save time later.

A steam generating tube in a boiler is found to be badly sagged but not ruptured. Select, from the options given, the most suitable action to be followed in order to operate the boiler.

Plug both ends of the tube and drill a hole in the body of the tube.

As long as the tube is not ruptured the boiler can be operated normally.

Plug both ends of the tube.

Heat the tube up with a gas torch and return it to its original shape and position.

Do we have to enter "internal transfer of cargo" in the Oil Record Book?

Only if case of overflow.

No.

Only if cargo contain H2S.

Yes.

Complete the following statement from the options given. 'Following maintenance work to a single element, feed water regulator for a steam boiler it is necessary to...

..apply lagging to the whole device.

..apply lagging only to the parts that can be touched by personnel.

..apply lagging to the water connection only.

..apply lagging to the steam connection only.

What is the main purpose of a heat exchanger in a cooling water system?

To reduce water turbulence

To maintain a steady pressure in the system

To reduce engine room temperature

To transfer heat from one fluid to another

What will happen when the ship arrives in Rotterdam?

The anchor will be tested when the ship arrives in Rotterdam

The ship will receive fuel and diesel oil bunkers when it arrives in Rotterdam

The navigation lights will be tested when the ship arrives in Rotterdam

The main engine will be tested when the ship arrives in Rotterdam

What are typical accuracies for LNG measurement with regard to temperature?

+/- 0,2 C in the range of - 150 C / - 170 C

+/- 0,7 C in the range of - 150 C / - 170 C

+/- 0,4 C in the range of - 150 C / - 170 C

+/- 0,5 C in the range of - 150 C / - 170 C

In terms of electrical units, what is Hz the abbreviation for?

Frequency in Direct Current (DC)

Frequency in Cycles per second

Revolution per minute

Measure for Resistance

To prevent inadvertent leaks, bunker manifold not in use should:

Have blank flanges fitted and tightened with some bolts in place

Have blank flanges fitted with gaskets and tightened with all bolts in place

Have blank flanges fitted with gaskets and tightened with some bolts in place

Have blank flanges fitted and tightened with all bolts in place

Furniture in stairways and corridors shall be kept to a minimum on board passenger ships, why?

Escape routes must be clear of obstructions and also due to fire protection

It is not allowed to sit in stairways and corridors

Due to fire protection

Passengers will most probably sleep in stairways and corridors if they are furnished

What is the possible concern if fuel tanks on a Bulk Carrier, which are close to cargo spaces containing grain, are excessively heated?

The grain cargo may produce methane gas

No damage should occur

The grain cargo may be heated and damaged

The cargo may liquefy

What is the disadvantage of using High Tensile Steel (HTS) in the construction of bulk carriers?

HTS is prone to fatigue cracking

When compared with mild steel HTS increases the lightship displacement

HTS does not form a proper bond with paint coatings

HTS is prone to pitting

What should you ensure prior to battening down hatches for sea passage?

That cargo hold bilges are empty

That cargo clusters have been removed from all cargo spaces

That cargoes have been stowed according to the stowage plan

That hatch ventilators have been closed

In installations of INTRINSICALLY SAFE equipment it is required that all cabling should be separated from non-intrinsically safe equipment, and (where colour coding is relied upon) to be of a special colour. What colour is that?

Orange

Green/yellow

Red

Blue

With regard to fire hose boxes and/or fire hydrants, what must be ensured upon completion of cargo loading operations on a General Cargo vessel?

Fire hydrants must be accessible at all times

Fire hose boxes must be lashed so as to prevent accidental opening

Fire hose boxes must be accessible at all times

Fire hose boxes and fire hydrants must be accessible at all times

Read the text in the diagram and answer this question: What should be given to prospective seafarers?

Approved training in survival techniques

Passport and visa

Recommendations

Survival and protective clothing

An oil tanker's tank-cleaning machine with a rotational speed of 1 rpm and a slected pitch angle of 1.5 degrees is used to perform a bottom wash with a vertical angle from 40 degrees to 0 degrees for 1.5 cycles (3 passes). If the throughput of the machine at design pressure is 90 m3/hr, what will be the washing time and quantity of crude oil required?

40 minutes and 60 cubic metres of oil.

48 minutes and 70 cubic metres of oil.

30 minutes and 45 cubic metres of oil.

36 minutes and 48 cubic metres of oil.

Which component does this graphical symbol illustrate?

Level switch for centre-tank

Local level controller with indicator

Low carbon incinerator

Remote level controller with indicator

*Generally speaking, what is the value commonly recognised as the maximum concentration of CO2 allowed in the breathing air of a breathing apparatus?

1000ppm

40.000ppm

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