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A 6-men inflatable liferaft shall be carried as far forward as is reasonable and practicable. Where is the best stowing position?
In a locker, under the forecastle
Aft of the forecastle secured with wire, turnbuckle and slip hook
Aft of the forecastle secured with the use of a hydrostatic release device
All forward on the forecastle and secured with the use of a hydrostatic release device
What class of fire is a smoldering fire of wood, textiles, paper and other carbonaceous materials?
Class D
Class A
Class C
Class B
The emergency battery of a GMDDS portophone:
Don't know
must be replaced before the expiry date is exceeded
must be tested once a week
cannot be replaced
When a satellite receives a “distress alert” from a Cospas-Sarsat EPIRB, the relay of the “distress alert” can be delayed because the satellite cannot immediately contact a:
LES before the satellite is actually seen by this ground station
Don't know
LUT before the satellite is actually seen by this ground station
NCS before the satellite is actually seen by this ground station
For how long time should a SART transponder be able to operate in the active mode ?
8 hours
6 hours
96 hours
24 hours
The radiotelephony two tone alarm should NOT be used when sending which of the following types of messages?
An urgent cyclone warning sent by an authorised coast station.
Message concerning an important navigational message.
Man overboard when assistance using only the urgency signal cannot be obtained.
A distress message.
With an increase in temperature the volume of flammable and combustible liquids :
Remains constant
Contracts
Remains constant if pressure remains constant
Expands
In relation ot OPA 90, Which of the following statement is correct?
COTP-zones may have additional rules and regulations
OPA-90 specify all oil cargo related rules and regulations
OPA-90 specify rules and regulations for all COTP-zones
After implementation of OPA-90 there are no area specific rules and regulations
What possible reason could there be for the identification mark associated with a Racon not being visible on the radar screen?
The radar may be suppressing the mark with application of the Interference Rejection control.
The racon may not be transmitting a pulse.
All of the suggested answers.
The transmitted radar frequency may not trigger the Racon transmitter.
Give the meaning of the following symbol
Foam monitor gun
Powder hose and handgun
Water monitor gun
Powder handgun
How do you consider the indicated speed for berthing?
To be sufficient
Too slow
Too fast
It is up to the pilot to decide
What is important to check when transferring a position from GPS to a chart?
Reading the position correct
Plotting the position correct
Make sure that the chart and the GPS use same datum
Make sure the map is updated
What is understood by the term "Balanced Rudder"?
A rudder with equal rudder area forward and aft of the turning axis, the turning axis being at the geometrical centre of the rudder area
A rudder with part of the rudder area forward of the turning axis, therefore reducing the load on the steering motor.
A rudder which is operated by two steering motors providing equal amounts of thrust to the rudder
A rudder with an additional flap attached the training edge to improve the rudder efficiency
An area A2 is:
an area excluding sea area A1 within the radiotelephone coverage of at least one MF coast station in which continuous watch on 2182 kHz is available
an area excluding sea area A1 which extend to 100 nautical miles from the coast stations
an area within the radar coverage of at least one MRCC in which a continuous DSC alerting is available
an area excluding sea area A1 within the radiotelephone coverage of at least one MF coast station in which continuous DSC alerting is available
According to the rules of GMDSS the frequency 2187.5 kHz is used for:
Don't know
distress and urgency traffic
alerting
distress traffic
Within territorial waters the use of transmitters is prohibited. In general this doe not apply for:
MF-equipment
Ship to ship communication
HF-equipment
VHF-equipment
By high power of a VHF is meant a maximum of:
25 watt
1watt
Don't know
6 watt
The effect of reflection of radio waves in the ionosphere on the transmission range also depends on:
cut AGC
the seasons
Don't know
activated AGC
The effect of reflection of the radio waves in the ionosphere on the range depends on:
The correct adjustment of the button band width
The correct adjustment of the dimmer
The amount of ionisation
The correct adjustment of the clarifier
*How many thermal protective aids are carried in each liferaft?
10% of the number of persons the liferaft is designed to carry, or two, whichever is more
Nil
The number of persons the liferaft is permitted to accommodate
6
*The Master is responsible that all crew participate in monthly emergency drills. If 25% of the crew - or more - has not participated in such drill during the last month, what is the time limit to conduct such a drill after the vessel has left a port?
Within 24 hrs
Within 30 hrs
Within 12 hrs
Within 48 hrs
*Which of the following detailed explanations should be mentioned in the Training Manual ?
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 navigational equipment for survival crafts
The use of devices for protection in launching areas
Which one of the listed requirements regarding abandon ship drills corresponds to present SOLAS regulation?
Drills shall be conducted when the ship is in a harbour.
All lifeboats shall be lowered during drills.
On ships on short international voyages, each lifeboat shall be launched and manoeuvred in the water at least every six months.
Each lifeboat shall be launched with its assigned crew, and manoeuvred in the water at least once every three months during an abandon ship drill.
Which electronic component does this graphical symbol represent?
Diode
Transistor
Silicon controlled rectifier
Tunnel diode
A triac is used to provide temperature control of an oven. The galley complain that the oven only reaches approximately 50% of demanded temperature. Which of the following is a likely cause?
The voltage supply to the oven controller is reduced by about 50%
Connection between the demand knob and the triac gate terminal has gone open circuit.
One of the main switching elements in the triac has failed.
The triac has completely failed.
Feed check valves for main and auxilliary purposes are normally of the double shut off type, as shown in the diagram. What is the main function of the non-return valve?
To allow overhaul of the screw down valve when the non-return valve is shut and the boiler is steaming.
To allow fine tuning of feed water flow to the boiler.
To prevent the steam and water in the boiler from discharging out by the feed line, if a feed line fracture or a joint in the line blows.
To increase the workload for staff when overhauling the boiler.
What will happen with the interface in the bowl, if the flow is too high?
The separation of the oil is bad.
The separation of the oil is good.
Will have no effect on interface.
Broken water seal.
In which of the following areas of the holds of a bulk carrier is cargo residue unlikely to be concealed?
Recesses below manhole covers
Upper sections of ship's frames
Bilges
Bulkhead corrugations
On what design temperature do we need full secondarry barrier
When the design temperature is below –55oC
Only if the cargo tanks are loaded
When the design temperature is below –55oC and the tank is not independent type B or C, we must have full secondary barrier
When we are carrying cargo on less than –10oC
Which of the following knife types has a flexible blade, a round tip and is used for removing items from baking trays or spreading fillings and icing?
A griddle slice.
A paring knife.
A utility knife.
A palette knife.
During replacement of the main bearing shells on a medium speed diesel engine it is necessary to remove both the top and bottom half shells. From the options given select the method that is most commonly employed to remove the bottom half shells from the bearing pockets on an engine with a traditional bedplate?
Jack up the crankshaft and use a suitable punch to loosen the bottom half shell in the pocket so it can be lifted out with a pair of grips.
Fit a driver in the crankshaft oil hole which bears against the edge of the bottom half shell and turn the engine.
Turn the engine to a position where the crank webs are clear of the shell and knock the bottom half shell out axially using a suitable punch.
Remove the crankshaft so that all the bottom half shells can be removed at the same time.
What are cowl ventilator trunks prone to?
Infestation
All
Leakage
Corrosion
What are the more likely causes of damage to the cargo holds internal structure on a General Cargo vessel?
Damage may be caused by fork lift truck operations and loading/discharge of heavy cargo
Water entering hold in bad weather
Leakage of small amounts of cargo from drums
Lightweight cargo being loaded on top of heavy cargo units
What should not be done when a container of liquid ammonia is on fire?
Restrict ventilation
Cool the container with water
Use a dry chemical fire extinguisher or carbon dioxide gas
Use self-contained breathing apparatus
On the figure there are four possible definitions of the term "STARBOARD BOW" given. Which one is the correct one?
Starboard bow is given by D on the figure
Starboard bow is given by C on the figure
Starboard bow is given by B on the figure
Starboard bow is given by A on the figure
What is shown in the image?
A hatch compression bar is shown in the image
A hatch cleat is shown in the image
A hatch wedge is shown in the image
A hatch locking bar is shown in the image
According to SOLAS Regulation all dedicated seawater ballast tanks on oil tankers shall have an efficient corrosion prevention system such as hard protective coatings or equivalent. With regard to coatings do SOLAS set any requirement to colour?
Preferably dark colour.
No requirement.
Preferably light colour.
Preferably light red colour.
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
During inspection of a cylinder liner for a large, slow speed diesel engine it is found to be worn in a cloverleaf pattern. The greatest points of wear are found to be in way of the cylinder lubricator holes. From the options given, what is the most likely cause of this type of wear pattern?
Excessive cooling of the cylinder liner at low load operation.
Fuel impingement on the liner due to faulty fuel injector nozzle.
Cylinder lubricant has too high an alkalinity for the sulphur content of the fuel.
Insufficient cylinder lubricating oil being supplied.
This is a typical emitter follower. What is the main benefit obtained by use of an emitter follower?
The collector can be connected to as high voltage as 10 V DC
The V out is always equivalent to the V in
The input impedance is made much larger than the output impedance
The input impedance is made much smaller than the output impedance
Once a hatch is sealed, what prevents sparks from entering the hold of a Bulk Carrier?
Air pipes
The hatch seals
The ventilator grill
Ventilator trunking
When ballasting operations are about to start on a bulk carrier, what important checks must be made?
That all air pipes are open and that the pipeline and valve system is correctly set up
That the vessel is even keel and upright
That the cargo operations are completed
That the hold bilge system has been cleaned and the access ladders checked
Why do we use stabilisers on passenger ships?
To decrease the dynamic stability
To adjust the trim of the vessel
To increase the intact stability
To decrease the rolling angle of the vessel
Where onboard an LNG carrier is perlite most likely to be found?
As part of the bunker spill prevention equipment.
As part of the cargo spill prevention equipment.
As part of the fire extinguishing system for the cargo area.
As part of the insulation of the cargo containment system.
Indicate the correct name for the part marked on the sketch:
Liner
Bottom end bearing
Connecting rod
Crosshead
Which one of the following international regulations is normally used when handling dangerous goods?
IMDG code
HB code
KLMNG code
SOLAS code
What cooling medium is normally used to cool the condenser of a fresh water generator?
Brine
Seawater
Distillate (Freshwater)
Air
The piston rod of a large two stroke diesel engine has been damaged and is heavily scored in way of the piston rod gland (stuffing box). It has been decided that it is economically viable to recondition the rod at a shoreside facility. Select, from the options given, the most suitable repair method that should be used?
Recondition the rod by build up using electric arc welding and surface grinding.
Recondition the rod by machining away the score marks and fit undersize rings to the stuffing box.
Recondition the rod by surface grinding and build up using plasma spraying with metal similar to the original.
Recondition the rod by surface grinding and build up using chrome plating to give a harder running surface and avoid similar damage in the future.
This circuit consists of a voltage source V, a change-over switch S, a resistor R and an inductor L. The voltage/time figures 1 to 4 show possible changes in the voltage V(L) in case the switch S is suddenly shifted from position 1 to 2 at time t = 0. Only one of the diagrams is correct. Which?
Figure 4
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 1
Continuity testing of a delta connected three phase induction motor yields the following results; U-V =3 ohms, V-W =3 ohms, W-U =6 ohms.Which of the following is the likely condition?
Short circuit winding between W and U
Open circuit winding between W and U
Short circuit between V and Earth
Partial fault between W and U
What is the minimum value of the GM under the international Load Line Rules?
0,25 m.
2,0 m.
1,5 m.
0,15 m.
As part of the routine duties a rating on boiler watch is requested to assist with the daily chemical treatment for the boiler and feed water systems. Where will the rating find the information relating to the hazards associated with the chemicals involved in this task?
The engine room log book.
The Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seamen.
The Chief Engineer's standing orders.
The material safety data sheets supplied with the chemicals.
In a PID controller we have possibility to change the setting of the Proportional band (P), the Reset time (I) and the Rate time (D). Please indicate which curve shows the typical response to change in input, if the setting of the reset time is too fast.
Figure 4.
Figure 3.
Figure 2.
Figure 1.
What is the most important reason that personnel onboard an LNG carrier should become fully familiar with the vessel, the equipment and their duties as soon as possible?
So that in the event of an emergency appropriate action can be taken to limit damage and avoid injury.
To avoid any problems with shipboard operations and make sure the ship is not delayed on passage.
To keep handover times down to an absolute minimum to reduce costs.
So that cargo can be loaded and discharged as quickly as possible to reduce time in port.
According to ISGOTT, when in-service testing a hose used for cargo transfer on an oil tanker (and for which the elongation of the hose assembly when new was greater than 2.5%), what is the maximum permitted elongation before the hose must be withdrawn from service?
Not more than 1.5 times the temporary elongation measured when the hose assembly was new, as documented in the manufacturer's certificate.
Not more than 1.25 times the temporary elongation measured when the hose assembly was last tested, as documented in the appropriate certificate.
Not less than 1.5 times the temporary elongation measured when the hose assembly was new, as documented in the manufacurer's certificate.
Not more than 1.5 times the temporary elongation measured at the previous in-service test, as documented in the ship's annual test record.
A reefer vessel is to load a part cargo of frozen beef hocks (large joints of beef, usually quarters, not packed in cartons). In deciding which would be the most appropriate space on a conventional reefer vessel, which of the given options would be the preferred choice?
Any space will be acceptable as this is a hard frozen cargo and relatively easy to handle and carry.
4A deck as this is the largest square space on the vessel and will allow good access and air flow for the cargo.
A cargo space low in the vessel as this cargo has a relatively high stowage factor.
1C deck as this is the narrowest space on the vessel and will best constrain the cargo from any possible movement during the voyage.
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
With reference to using centrifuges for cleaning fuel and lubricating oil what is the difference between a purifier and a clarifier.
Clarifiers are used when water is present in the oil.
In a clarifier only solids are removed from the oil, whereas in a purifier both solids and water are removed from the oil
Purifiers are used when only solids are present in the oil.
There is no difference, both use centrifugal force
What kind of fixed extinguishing plant is installed to use on an oil tanker’s engine room and pump room?
Powder plant.
CO2 plant.
Foam plant.
Water spray plant.
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.
Why is it important to check the ullages of the cargo tanks and sound double-bottom tanks at regular and frequent intervals during an oil tanker's loaded passage?
Such a procedure will indicate if there are any internal or hull leakages
Such a procedure will indicate if there is a build-up of pressure and the failure of any part of the venting system.
Because it is a requirement and the vessel can demonstrate complaince during an audit.
Such a procedure will confirm the correct function of the cargo calculator by referencing volume against temperature.
When a new crewmember joins a ship for the first time, on-board training and instructions in the use of the ship's life-saving appliances, including survival craft equipment and in the use of the ship's fire extinguishing appliances shall be given as soon as possible. What is the maximum timeframe for completion of this training?
Maximum 1 week
Maximum 6 months
Maximum 2 months
Maximum 2 weeks
What is the Maximum Securing Load of high tensile steel chains?
35% of the breaking strength
40% of the breaking strength
25% of the breaking strength
30% of the breaking strength
What are the main elements in a damage control plan?
A damage control plan is the same as an emergency plan
Arrangements for correction of list due to flooding within 15 minutes
Boundaries of the watertight compartments for decks and holds. Position of controls for opening and closing of watertight compartments. Arrangement for correction of list due to flooding.
Instructions and procedures for reporting damage to the Company
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
The superstructure and deck houses of passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers shall be divided into main vertical zones by
Class "C" division
Class "A" division
Class "B" division
Class "P" division
Will it matter to the accuracy of the measurement how you install a resistance element in a thermo-well
Will only result in mechanical problems
No influence at all
Will have a minor influence on the measurement
Wrong installation will result in a major deviation in measurement
What is the recommended method of identifying galley utensils, such as knives, chopping boards and containers, that are dedicated to the preparation of specific types of food?
All galley utensils can be used for the preparation of any foodstuffs, so there is no need to dedicate or identify them in any way.
By making only one person responsible for issuing all utensils and tools in the galley.
A standard colour coding system.
By storing them in individual drawers or lockers.
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.
During routine checking of alarm functions of main and auxiliary equipment, some setpoints are canceled due to a mistake. What is the appropriate routine to ensure correct setpoints are set?
Ask your colleague if he remembers the correct setpoint
Check from previous records for correct values
Consult with the instruction manual for the equipment in question for correct values.
Select a setpoint based on present condition allowing for a reasonable safety margin.
During inspection of a high pressure fuel pump for a medium speed diesel engine it is observed that the upper leading edge and the lower helical edge of the pump plunger have suffered from erosion damage. Select the correct action to take to remedy this from the options given.
Replace the complete pump with a new or reconditioned spare.
Renew the plunger and barrel insert as a pair.
Smooth away the damaged area with a grinder and polishing stone and refit it.
Renew only the plunger if the barrel appears undamaged.
From the options given, select the one which controls the effective delivery stroke of a helix type fuel pump for a diesel engine to increase or decrease the quantity of fuel delivered.
The booster pump
The fuel injector
The fuel master control valve
The governor
With which particular form of food poisoning are cream-filled confectionary items particularly associated?
Clostridium botulinum
Salmonella enteritidis
Staphylococcal enterotoxin
Norwalk gastrointestinal virus
How many portions of fruit and vegetables are recommended as part of the daily intake for an adult?
2.
10.
5.
Not more than 3.
What must be checked before deck cargo is loaded on top of hatch covers on a General Cargo vessel?
The ship must be on an even keel
The ventilators should be opened
The hatch covers must be fully secured to a sea going condition
The deck cranes must always be stowed into sea going position
What will happen when you start a centrifugal pump with the delivery valve closed?
The starting load on the motor will cause overload.
The pump will lose suction.
The delivery pressure will be large causing the relief valve to open.
The starting load on the motor will be minimum.
On a Container vessel, what precautions should be taken when cashew nut shell liquid has spilled out of a container?
Avoid skin contact and inhalation of toxic fumes
Cool the container from as far away as possible
Approach the container wearing a chemical protection suit
Clean up the spillage wearing rubber boots and safety gloves
With reference to the text in the frame: what is stated as a threat to lives at sea and the marine environment?
There is no immediate threat to the crew or environment
All old or new ships which are badly managed ships.
All ships aged between twenty and thirty years old.
Bad management and poorly maintained older ships.
How often shall the master review the safety management system?
Annually
Every month
Every 5 years
Bi-annually
What is the minimum MARVS on a fully pressurised liquefied gas carrier?
Not be less than 7 bar.
Not less than the gauge vapour pressure of the cargo at 45 degrees C.
Not less than the gauge vapour pressure of the cargo at 0 degrees C
Not less than 0.7 bar.
Why should only one set of ballast tanks be filled at any one time on a Bulk Carrier?
To ensure that bending moments do not become excessive
To prevent excessive lists developing
To ensure that free surfaces in ballast tanks do not become excessive during the ballasting operation
To keep the vessel trimmed by the stern
Inspection of the LP turbine rotor reveals some erosion damage to the blading on the final stage. Which of the given options is most likely to be the cause of this condition?
Steam inlet to the turbine superheat temperature low.
Steam inlet to the turbine pressure too low.
Excess LP bleed steam take off.
Total dissolved solids in the boiler too high.
What measures regarding ship stability should be taken in order to make passenger ships able to withstand critical damage?
Damaged stability to be increased by weight redistribution.
Avoid overloading the ship
Damaged stability to be increased by use of water ballast
Maintain sufficient intact stability
This circuit is a logic gate with two input signals, A and B, and one output signal Q. Which type of logic function is the gate giving?
OR gate
AND gate
NAND gate
NOR gate
For what could a ro-ro vessel be held responsible by a port authority?
Vehicle emissions
Stevedore damages to vehicles
Ramp damage to the jetty
Visitors not wearing appropriate identification
Liquefied gas is, by IMO, divided into different groups. What is the criterion for this division?
The boiling point, chemical bindings, toxicity and flammability.
The gas pressure.
The nitrogen and hydrocarbon content.
The hydrate formation.
What name is given to the oriental cooking pan, with a small base and wide sloping sides, commonly used for "stir-fry" dishes?
Gok.
Wok.
Wack.
Wot.
Cross-flooding fittings shall be operable from:
Above the bulkhead deck
The engine room
The bridge
The section where the unsymmetrical flooding occurs
The Inmarsat-C installation on board is switched off without logging-out first:
busy
Don't know
out of order
switched of
Emergency instructions in appropriate languages shall be posted in passenger cabins. Which one of the given instruction has to be included according to present SOLAS regulations?
The method of donning life-jackets.
Name of cabin attendant.
The method of donning thermal protective aids.
Escape routes.
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