The test consists of random questions on a selected topic.
*Welding and flame cutting are among the factors which give the highest risk of fire on board ships. Precaution has to be taken to avoid this risk. Which of the following safety rules may be regarded as the most important?
The welder shall have been instructed in the use of the ship-s welding plant
Electric welding plants shall be controlled by a responsible engineer before use
Only holders of welding certificates shall be allowed to carry out welding on board ships
Only use electrodes from a well-known manufacturer
What is the best place to store the international shore connection?
At a place easily accessible from the shore
Together with the cargo hoses
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?
Disconnect all non-emergency circuits from the main switchboard
Make sure that the compartment has been evacuated
If any, open all bottom ventilation inlets and outlets to the compartment
Instructions for "Preparation for welding or hot work in cargo tanks" is laid down by the Norwegian Maritime Directorate. During ongoing inspection on work in cargo tanks, the gas concentration shall be checked:
You receive a distress alert on HF Radio. What should you do?
Wait three minutes and if no acknowledgement is heard from a coast station you should relay the alert.
Relay the message immediately on 2182 kHz.
No response is necessary providing the vessel is more than 24 hours away.
You wish to send a message with the Inmarsat-A fax-installation to an Inmarsat-C installation. This is:
Possible with the help of shore installation
Only possible when the Inmarsat-C installation has a fax device
During the transmission every DSC-symbol is:
only sent twice in a distress alert
The exact position of a 406 MHz Cospas-Sarsat EPIRB is eventually calculated by:
A satellite receives the transmissions of the 406 MHz Cospas-Sarsat EPIRB. The transmissions of the EPIRB will be:
always passed on to a LUT
exclusively passed on to a LUT only between 70 degrees N and 70 degrees S
exclusively passed on to a LUT if the satellite sees both the EPIRB and the LUT
Testing a SART is permitted:
only at sea, outside territorial waters
at sea, outside territorial waters, and in a port or harbour
only in a port or harbour
Each ship fitted with a radiotelephone station shall listen on the distress frequency during navigation, for how many hours a day according to the regulations?
Considering the range of sensitive liquid chemicals which routinely require wall-wash prior to loading, what product is mainly used as the rinsing agent in wall-washing?
Which international organization is preparing conventions and rules for seafaring nations?
International Marine Association (IMA)
International Maritime Organization (IMO)
International Ocean Safety Organization (IOSO)
International Labor Organization (ILO)
Where is OPA-90 applicable
Within 200 nm of US waters including Guam, Hawaii, Alaska and San Juan
200 nm off coast of California
What will you serve seafarers who has been exposed to cold?
Fruit and vegetables only.
Brandy, whiskey or other strong drinks.
If a person is in a state of shock, what of the following is the correct thing of you to do?
Apply hot-water bottles to keep the pasient warm.
Move the casualty as much as possible.
Treat and reassure the casualty and stay with the person at all times.
Be kind to the casualty and give anything to eat or drink at first opportunity.
What is the best way to avoid pollution from small oil-spills aboard a ship?
Rig an oil boom around the ship
Have dispersing chemicals ready for use in case of oil-spill
Have sawdust ready for use
Contain any oil-spill onboard the ship
What should you do with the ashes from your vessels incinerator which had burned garbage containing plastics?
Discharge at sea providing you are more than 25 miles offshore
Discharge to a shore facility only
Discharge at sea providing you are more than 12 miles offshore
Discharge at sea providing you are not in any river or estuary
What is the correct understanding of the term "Bending moments" when applied to ships?
The longitudinal Bending Moments are the forces between empty and full compartments causing the ship to bend and change shape
The Bending Moments of a ship are the forces acting on the ship causing it to hog and sag.
All of the suggested answers
The longitudinal Bending Moment at any section within the ship is the total moments tending to alter the longitudinal shape of the ship
When fastening synthetic fibre ropes such as polypropylene on bitts, for safety and better rope control it is recommended to:
Make it fast on the second bitt alone, fig. 2
Make two round turns fast on the leading bitt and then figure of eight on both bitts, fig. 4
Make it fast in a figure of eight fashion, fig. 3
Make it fast with round turns on the leading bitt alone, fig. 1
For which type of vessel is sinkage most pronounced?
High block coefficient vessel.
Supply and anchorhandling vessels.
Vessel with a very wide beam compared to length.
Your vessel is at anchor. It is dense fog and visibility about 2 cables. On your radar screen you can see a vessel approaching the anchorage and the vessel is heading at your position. What will you do?
Wait and see how the situation is developing.
Try to get in touch by using the VHF.
Sound three blasts in succession, namely one short, one prolonged and one short blast.
Your vessel is moving in Panama Canal waters. When must the master or his qualified representative be on the bridge?
When going through the Gaillard cut only.
When at anchor or alongside a pier.
When entering or leaving locks only.
According to the rule of GMDSS, channel 70 is used for:
distress and urgency traffic
Which class of emission is used for HF radio telephony transmissions ?
An alarm signal consisting of seven short blast followed by one prolonged blast is sounded by the ship's whistle and alarm bells. What are you to do ?
report on the bridge (deck crew) or engine room (engine crew) for further orders
go to (or remain in) your cabin and await further orders
go to your muster station
An immersion suit is constructed such that it can be unpacked and donned within:
Which of the following fittings shall be provided to all lifeboats:
permanent boarding arrangements on both sides to enable persons in the water to board the lifeboat
a remotely operated steering arrangement
an electric power starting system for the propulsion engine with one rechargeable energy source
a manually controlled lamp fitted on the inside
An enclosed lifeboat is fitted with a self-contained air support system. With the engine running, what is the minimum period of time the air should remain safe and breathable?
How often should each lifeboat be lowered into the water and manoeuvred with its operating crew aboard under SOLAS regulations?
At least every three months
At least every six months
What is the meaning of this symbol ?
Referring to the SOLAS convention, how often should a crew member on a cargo ship participate in one abandon ship drill and one fire drill?
This is only required when he joins the ship
Which of following items shall be included in an abandon ship drill?
Checking the lifeboat provisions and supplies
reporting to stations and preparing for the duties described in the muster list
Checking passenger's immersion suits
Checking the distress signal rockets and other distress signals
The muster list shall show the duties assigned to crewmembers in relation to passengers in case of emergency. Which of the following duties do not necessarily have to be included in the muster list? The duties shall include:
ensuring that every passenger is provided with an immersion suit or a thermal protective aid
ensuring that a supply of blankets is taken to the survival craft
seeing that passengers are suitably clad and have donned their lifejackets correctly
assembling passengers at muster stations
How often should normal testing of the cooling water be done?
Who is responsible for issuing an ISPS certificate?
The IGC code gives details of construction and equipment requirements for liquefied gas carriers. Under which circumstances would a liquefied gas carrier require a double bottom and a longitudinal bulkhead forming full side ballast tanks in way of the cargo containment system?
Only when the cargo is carried at less than minus 10 degree C.
Only if the cargo tanks are designed for fully refrigerated LPG cargoes.
Only when the cargo is carried at temperatures below minus 55 degree C in cargo tanks without a secondary barrier.
Only when the cargo is carried at temperatures below minus 55 degrees C in cargo tanks with a secondary barrier.
What are the required data inputs into most gyro compasses to reduce any possible compass error?
All of the data in the suggested answers
Maximum helm angle and rolling period
What is the full name of the International Convention dealing with stability of passenger ships?
The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea
International Safety Management code
Some fresh shrimps have been peeled ready for serving; some salad leaves have been washed ready for the same meal. The meal will not be served for another four hours. What will you do with these ingredients in the meantime?
The shrimps and the salad will be placed in separate containers, covered and placed in the refrigerator until required.
The shrimps will be placed in the refrigerator and the sald placed in cold water, to keep it fresh.
The shrimps and the salad will be placed in separate containers, covered in foil and left on the bench until required.
The ingredients will be combined, seasoned and dressed, transferred to open serving dishes, then placed in the refrigerator until required.
During inspection of a cylinder of a large slow speed diesel engine it is noted that there are hard deposits around the upper part of the piston crown above the top ring groove and also some evidence of scuffing on the liner wall. From the options given select the one which is the most likely cause of this problem.
The piston cooling is inadequate causing overheating.
The fuel oil being used has too high a sulphur and ash content.
Insufficient cylinder oil is being supplied.
Cylinder oil with TBN to great for fuel grade is being used.
On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term "FREEBOARD" are given. Which one is the correct one?
Freeboard is given by A on the figure
Freeboard is given by C on the figure
Freeboard is given by D on the figure
Freeboard is given by B on the figure
In a closed loop control system the error signal is derived from which of the following?
The tolerance of the feedback sensor
The process and the feeedback sensor
The demand and the feedback signal
The process and the demand
On a RoRo vessel, what are sea sloshing forces proportional to?
The overall breadth of deck cargoes
The maximum breadth of under-deck cargoes
The maximum height of under-deck cargoes
The overall height of deck cargoes
On a Container vessel, who is responsible for the safe lashing and securing of containers?
The Captain has complained about the catering department overtime and the amount of food being left over and wasted. The Cook suggests that he cooks a large amount of rice in one go, keeps it warm during service at the evening meal, places any left over in the refrigerator overnight and then re-heats it for the lunch-time meal it the next day. Is this acceptable practise? (Select the most correct answer).
Yes, it will minimise cooking time and cut down wastage. As the rice has not been mixed with any other ingredients, it will remain pure and fresh.
Yes, it will save overtime and cut down wastage. Being rice, it poses no health risk.
No, this is extremely dangerous and could lead to food poisoning throughout the whole crew.
Provided the rice is re-heated to a temperature of at least 37.8 degrees Celsius there will be no health risk. It is a practical approach to cutting down preparation time.
A mixed cargo consisting of cartons of frozen meat and drums of frozen orange juice is being loaded into the same reefer space. From the options given, select the reason that best describes why the drums of orange juice must be handled carefully.
There may be contact damage to the cartons of meat from the steel drums of orange juice.
There is a risk that the meat could taint the orange juice.
There is a risk of spillage from the drums of orange juice which may taint the meat.
There may be contact damage to the steel drums of orange juice from the cartons of meat.
Who is responsible to ensure that all personnel on board are provided with suitable Personal Protective Equipment where it is needed?
What would rolling indicate, on a vessel loading logs on deck?
Increasing capsizing moments
The onset of synchronised rolling
An approaching angle of loll
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
When handling slops on an oil tanker, what is meant by "settling"?
Allowing any waxy layers to settle below the residual oil
Allowing the oil and water to separate out
Allowing the mixture to rest once it has been pumped into the slop tank, so that any static charge disperses
Allowing any sediment to separate out and drop to the bottom of the tank
Which of the following options would be a typical pressure setting for a main engine slow down in the event of jacket cooling water system low pressure?
A refrigerated container is loaded on deck. On inspection it is noted that the door seals are damaged. Select, from the options given, the main reason why it is unacceptable to have a refrigerated container in such a condition.
If the door seal is damaged the cargo packaging may become watermarked.
If the door seal is damaged the cargo may spoil due to ingress of warm air.
The refrigeration unit will run for more time than is normal.
The refrigeration unit will ice up to a greater extent than normal.
Based upon what factors is Seed Cake categorised in the Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes (BC Code)?
The extraction process, oil and moisture content
Temperature during extraction, oil and moisture content
Temperature during extraction and moisture content
What function is this operational amplifier circuit performing?
What is the name given to the risk assessment programme developed by OCIMF, under which tankers are inspected and the results made available to potential charterers through a database of records?
The Enhanced Survey Programme.
The Ship Inspection Report Programme (SIRE).
The Tanker Inspection and Reporting System (TIRS).
The Chemical Distribution Institute (CDI) Inpsection programme.
Power is available at a three-phase motor starter but nothing happens (at starter or motor) when the start button is operated. Which of the following is a likely cause?
Open circuit in one of motor cables
On a General Cargo Vessel cargo is be secured using turnbuckles (bottlescrews) and wires; what is the minimum number of bulldog grips that should be used to attach wires to turnbuckles ?
What is the name of the simplest hydrocarbon composed of one carbon atom and four hydrogen atoms?
Do we have to enter "internal transfer of cargo" in the Oil Record Book?
Only if case of overflow.
Only if cargo contain H2S.
"Your ship security plan must include procedures for responding to security threats, auditing security activities and interfacing with the port facility."
Tab washers are often fitted to bolted assemblies to prevent the nuts and bolts slackening. For an assembly where the nuts are positioned at the top select the option which describes the correct method of locating the tab washers.
Bend the inner tab up against one flat of the nut and the other tab down over the edge of the component.
Bend the outer tap down over the edge of the component and leave the other tab flat against the component.
Bend the outer tap up against one flat of the nut and leave the other tab flat against the component.
Bend both tabs up against opposite flats of the nut.
Which of the following precautions would you take to ensure that you do not collapse due to the presence of gas in a recently cleaned cargo tank?
Refer to the applicable Enclosed Space Entry Permit to verify that the tank has been tested as gas free and is marked as safe for entry. If in any doubt, request a new test.
Wear a filter mask, fitted with the cartridge appropriate for the last cargo carried in that tank.
Enter the tank but, if the fumes become too strong, complete your task and leave as quickly as possible.
Tell another watch keeper that you are going down into the tank, making sure he knows exactly which tank it is.
What do you understand by: Bitter end?
Bitter end means: a foul taste at the end of a meal
Bitter end means: to the very last moment
Bitter end means: the toggled end of a lifeboat painter
Bitter end means: the end link of an anchor cable that is secured within the chain locker
What are the lists called that give the position and task during a lifeboat drill for all persons on board the ship?
You are going to do deballasting of a double bottom tank. The pump is of centrifugal type and mounted above tank level. You are having problems getting the pump to take suction. What can you do to solve the problem?
Repeat start and stop of the pump until it gets suction.
Feed the pump from the sea water inlet pipe.
Get somebody to do the job for you.
Disconect the manometer pipe to get rid of an air pocket .
Where shall you be able to activate the ship security alert system on board ro-ro passenger ships?
From the navigation bridge and in at least one other location
Captain's- and Chief Officer's office
Where would you look for a summary of important safety and handling information on a cargo loaded on your ship?
The Material Safety Data Sheet
The Company Cargo Handling Manual
The Master's Standing Orders
In a diesel engine lubrication system the circulating pump pump normally takes suction from the oil sump tank. Where does the oil pass to directly after the pump?
Total Base Number ( TBN ) is important as a measure of neutralizing ability against strong Acids. What will You do if this TBN base number is reduced to a low level?
Send one lub oil sample to new analysis.
Renew lub oil in the system.
Why must draught marks be read on both port and starboard sides of a bulk vessel when accurate draughts are required
The vessel marks may be incorrectly drawn
The vessel may appear up right but often will be found to have a slight list when port and starboard marks are compared
The vessel may be trimmed by the head
The draught reading on one side of the vessel sufficient
The sign on the image indicates:
Location of immersion suit(s)
Location of boiler suit(s)
You should wear warm clothes in this area
You should wear immersion suit when working in this area
How can you best demonstrate in an audit that you follow company cargo handling procedures?
By providing a summary of out-turn figures for the auditor.
By requesting that an audit takes place during cargo operations.
By being able to provide comprehensive and verifiable documentary records of cargo operations.
By providing a summary of incident and lost time figures for the auditor that reflects a successful and trouble-free system on board.
How many portions of fruit and vegetables are recommended as part of the daily intake for an adult?
After completion of a cleaning job on some machinery components at sea, the engine watch rating is instructed to dispose of a small amount of dirty diesel oil which is left in a bucket. How should the dirty oil be disposed of.
Put it straight into the dirty oil tank for incineration at the next opportunity.
Take it on deck and throw it overboard.
Pour it into the diesel oil storage tank through the sounding pipe.
Pour it into the engine room bilge so that it can be pumped through the oily water separator.
Which kind of secondary barrier, if any, is required for an LNG carrier fitted with membrane type cargo tanks?
No secondary barrier required.
Partial secondary barrier.
Complete secondary barrier not formed by the hull.
Complete secondary barrier formed by the hull.
After the discharge of Lube Oils, Lube Oil Additives, Phthalates and Olefins and before the loading of "high-spec" cargoes on a chemical tanker, what particular test might be expected to produce unsatisfactory results during initial wall-wash analysis?
Which of the given options is IMO's definition of liquefied gas as used in its Gas Codes?
Liquid with vapour pressure exceeding 2.8 bar absolute at a temperature of 73.8 C.
Liquid with vapour pressure exceeding 2.8 bar absolute at a temperature of 37.8 C.
Liquid with vapour pressure exceeding 1.8 bar absolute at a temperature of 38.7 C.
Liquid with vapour pressure exceeding 1.8 bar absolute at a temperature of 87.3 C.
Which push-button valve A, B or C must be pushed (operated) in order to obtain movement of the pneumatic cylinder S?
A company must update its Safety Management System and Manual:
whenever regulations change
at least once every 18 months
at least once every 12 months
at least once every 6 months
Where is a load-equalising device used?
With parallel lashing rods
With upper and lower crossed lashings
On a traditional crude oil carrier, it is possible to arrange the valves in the bottom of a pumproom so that cargo flows from one bottom line to another. When more than one grade of cargo is carried, what is the operational safeguard requirement regarding these valves?
That two valves must be closed on each line or a 'spacer' removed to ensure no direct connection between tanks.
That there is two valve segregation.
That one valve segregation is maintained at all times.
There is no so special requirement.
What is common between a clover leaf and crinkle bar?
They are items of portable lashing equipment
They are parts of a loading ramp
They are tools used for tightening ro-ro lashings
They are items of fixed lashing equipment
Low voltage ships tend to have insulated neutral systems. What is the reason for this?
If the neutral is not insulated then it may short to other conductors.
It is easier to detect faults
In the event of an earth fault vital equipment will not trip
It is more effective than insulating the live conductor
On a RoRo vessel, who is responsible for discussing the cargo plan with duty crew members?
The ship's cargo or duty officer
What is the normal slow down/shutdown temperature for the jacket cooling water outlet from a diesel engine cylinder?
Port State Control Officers are authorised to:
Detain ships that are not meeting the requirements for a minimum of 30 days
Regularly inspect ships known to meet the requirement
Inspect and detain ship that are not meeting the requirements until they are able to demonstrate compliance with the regulations
Sign oil record book entries
How is cargo in a self-unloading bulk carrier fed to the vessel’s conveyor belts during discharge?
Via remote-controlled hopper gates at the bottom of each hold
Via hydraulically-operated hopper gates at the bottom of each hold
By gravity through mechanical hopper gates at the bottom of each hold
Via mechanically-operated hopper gates at the bottom of each hold
What is the name given to a liquid, in which the bones of a fish, poultry or meat carcass have been boiled, along with some vegatables, to be used later as the basis of a soup or sauce?