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As regards the launching and recovery arrangements for rescue boats which is required among the following?
Launching shall be possible at the ship's headway speed up to 8 knots in heavy weather
The release mechanism shall be of an automatic type approved by the flag state Administration
Rapid recovery shall be possible with the boat's full complement of persons and equipment
Embarkation and launching arrangement shall be such that the rescue boat can be boarded and launched in less than 10 minutes
Which part of the float-free arrangement for inflatable liferafts is made to free the container of the liferaft from its berth during the ship is sinking?
the lashing strap
the weak link
the hydrostatic release unit
the painter
Which one of the listed requirements regarding buoyant smoke signals do not correspond to present regulations? The buoyant smoke signal shall:
continue to emit smoke when submerged in water for a period of 10 seconds under 10 cm of water
emit smoke for at least 3 minutes when floating in calm water
not be swamped in a seaway
give a bright red light during the entire emission time
On a cargo ship, where should we find the hydrants ?
At such locations that no part of the ship normally accessible to the crew while the ship is being navigating is located more than 20 meters away from a hydrant
At such locations that at least two jets not emanating from the same hydrant may reach any part of the ship normally accessible to the crew while the ship is being navigating, each of these jets coming from a single length of hose.
At such locations that no part of the ship normally accessible to the crew while the ship is being navigating is located more than 40 meters away from a hydrant
At such locations that at least two jets not emanating from the same hydrant may reach any part of the ship normally accessible to the crew while the ship is being navigating, one of these jets coming from a single length of hose (the other jet may come from a connection of several lengths of hoses)
What is the minimum number of portable fire extinguishers that must be carried on ships of 1000 GRT and above?
5
7
3
9
What is the minimum number of independently driven fire pumps that must be provided on cargo ships of 1000 GRT and above?
1
3
2
4
Which of the following prevention actions offers the guarantee of an efficient intervention in an emergency
Planning of the emergency
Training of the crew
All answers are goods
The installation of protective measures
Which one of the listed requirements regarding radiotelephone auto alarm do not correspond to present regulations? Automatic receiving equipment shall:
in presence of atmospheric or interfering signals automatically adjust itself
as far as practicable give warning of faults preventing the apparatus from performing normal functions
be capable of withstanding variations in power supply voltages, and shall continue to operate under such conditions
be capable of withstanding vibration, humidity and temperature changes
The printer of a DSC-controller gives the message:(see original) This DSC message was received via:
Don't know
the listen watch receiver
the DSC-watch receiver
channel 16 of VHF, coupled to a DSC-controller
For the connection between VHF and antenna must be used:
a three vein cable with earth-connection
a coax cable of proper impedance
Don't know
a copper wire of sufficient diameter to minimise loses
Which of the following services is not provided by INMARSAT C:
Telex
Telephone
Fleetnet
Safetynet
How many digits are there on a MMSI number?
6
9
12
none of the above
The frequency 121,5 MHz is used for :
SARSAT-COSPAS EPIRBS
INMARSAT E EPIRBS
SART transpondeur
DSS VHF calls
All designated SAR aircraft and civil aircraft carry equipment operating on the international aeronautical distress frequencies (amplitude modulation). The aeronautical distress frequencies are?
123,8 MHz and/or 247,6 MHz
243,1 MHz and/or 486,2 MHz
127.8 MHz and/or 349.6 MHz
121,3 MHz and/or 243,0 MHz
Responsible for on-scene coordination during search and rescue operations is:
On Scene Commander
Rescue Commander Communications
Search and Rescue Coordinator
Don't know
Which type of call will be sent by a ship sighting containers adrift in vicinity of her position ? (No message about this problem was previously transmitted via NAVTEX or INMARSAT C SAFETYNET)
Safety call
Distress relay call
Urgent call
Distress call
If a coast-station doesn’t answer a call on VHF working channel or doesn’t send a reply signal:
You can repeat your call after 2 minutes
You can repeat your call immediately when convinced that no other radio traffic is interfered with
You must call on another working channel
You must call on distress channel
What is the special requirement listed in IBC/BCH when loading White Spirit?
The tanks should be fitted with audible and visible high-level alarms.
The tanks should be fitted with remote temperature reading.
The tanks should be fitted with audible and visible high and high-high level alarms.
The tanks should be fitted with drop valves.
With an increase in temperature the volume of flammable and combustible liquids :
Remains constant
Contracts
Remains constant if pressure remains constant
Expands
What is the search system pattern called using 1 vessel?
Sector System
Lonely System
Single System
Square System
Your vessel is going alongside a pier. Two tugs will assist at the mooring. How would you use the tugs, and at which position?
Pushing on ship-s flat side and make fast in the vessel for pulling if needed
One made fast forward for pulling, one pushing aft
Fast FWD and AFT in center lead
Pushing on ship-s flat side not made fast to be able to move in best position if needed
Two lines sent out and pretensioned equally have the same length, same breaking strength and same directional load. However, one is made of wire (which has a full load elastic elongation of about 1.5 % of its length) and the other made of nylon (which has a full load elongation of about 30 % of its length). If a sudden gust of wind increases the load on the lines, this increased load will be shared as follows:
Wire takes 55 % of the extra load. Rope takes 45 % of the extra load
By the wire and rope equally
Wire takes 45 % of the extra load. Rope takes 55 % of the extra load
Wire takes 95 % of the extra load. Rope takes 5 % of the extra load
If you are called upon to reeve a new wire onto a self-stowing winch drum you would, after looking at brake arrangement, reeve it to pay out as follows:
Depends on the lay of the wire strands
Direction B
Direction A
Doesn-t matter which direction
Your engine is going astern and you pick up sternway. The rudder is midships, and you are operating on a single, right-handed fixed screw. How will your ship react?
She will most likely change heading to starboard
She will most likely go straight astern
She will most likely change heading to port
The stern will be lifted to starboard
When double banking whilst underway, it is preferable for one vessel to maintain steerage way in a constant direction while the other manoeuvres alongside it. During this period it is recommended that:
The wind and sea should be from abeam
The wind and sea should be calm
The wind and sea should be from astern or nearly astern
The wind and sea should be from ahead or nearly ahead
Your vessel is transiting the Panama Canal. Which manning level is applicable?
Sufficiently manned with officers and crew to permit safe handling of vessel
A reduced crew is acceptable since the Panama Canal authorities are supplying transit crew
Manning level as per statutory requirements + 10% more to handle mooring equipment
Manning level as per (statutory requirements) masters discretion
Who is authorized to prescribe use of locomotives and canal deck-hands during transit of the Panama Canal?
The Cristobal or Balboa harbour masters respectively.
The master.
The Canal authorities.
The pilot.
Which of the following regions lies outside Sea Areas A1, A2, and A3?
Sea Area A4.
Sea Areas only apply to INMARSAT footprint areas.
There are no additional Sea Areas.
Sea Area A3-I (INMARSAT coverage) and Sea Area A3-S (HF SITORcoverage).
Modulation is:
Don't know
to enhance the side bands in relation to the carrier wave
blending LF & HF signals
detecting frequencies
Public correspondance MF communications should normally be operated :
In G3E mode – on simplex basis
In J3E mode – on simplex basis
In G3E mode – on duplex basis
On board a ship, how many lifebuoys can you expect to be fitted with a self-igniting light ?
Half of the total number of lifebuoys provided on board
The two lifebuoys of the quick-release system and at least one other in the vicinity of the stern
The total number of lifebuoys provided on board
Only the two life buoys of the quick-release system
Give the meaning of the following symbol
Survival craft portable radio
Survival craft distress pyrotechnic signals
EPIRB
Radar transponder
Give the meaning of the following symbol
Rocket parachute flares
Survival craft portable radio
EPIRB
Radar transponder
What is most important for crew members when preparing for emergencies?
That people listen to orders given
That people are well trained
That people know where to find designated equipment
That people know where to muster
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.
The muster list shall show the duties assigned to the different members of the crew. Which of the given duties do not necessarily have to be included in the muster list?
Muster of passengers
Manning of fire parties assigned to deal with fires
Preparation and launching of survival crafts
Clearing escape routes
What is the purpose of explosimeters?
Measure the amount of explosive gases in % of LEL.
Measure electric charging in the atmosphere.
Check how much time you have before an explosion.
Check the power of the explosions in a combustion engine.
In respect of washings from the cargo area of an oil tanker, what is the maximum instantaneous rate of oil that can be pumped into the sea when a vessel is outside a special area, proceeding en route, has in operation a monitoring and control system for the discharge of oil and is located more than 50 nautical miles from the nearest land?
0.03 litres per nautical mile.
30 litres per nautical mile.
300 litres per nautical mile.
60 litres per nautical mile.
Who is responsible for issuing an ISPS certificate?
The Port State
The Flag State
US Coast Guard
The insurance company
Which is the "TUG TOWING LINE', in the figure?
The Tug Towing Line is indicated by B, in the figure
The Tug Towing Line is indicated by D, in the figure
The Tug Towing Line is indicated by C, in the figure
The Tug Towing Line is indicated by A, in the figure
What name is given to an appetizer, served before a meal, usually being small, attractive, savoury snacks, designed to stimulate the appetite?
Hors d'oeuvre.
Order.
Hors de manger.
Hors de combat.
What is the purpose of an oil mist detector, OMD, as fitted to a diesel engine?
To detect any potentially explosive atmosphere in the crankcase.
To detect stuffing box leakages.
To detect circulation of the engine lubricating oil.
To avoid hot spots in crankcase.
Commonly available on board an oil tanker, what is the industry standard Guide that describes best safety practise for tanker and terminal operations?
SOLAS 1974
STCW '95
The ISGOTT Guide
MARPOL 73/78
Why is it necessary to check for cold spots in the hold spaces of an LNG carrier during loaded voyages?
To check the efficiency of the insulation between the cargo tank and the hull.
LNG cargo containment systems frequently leak.
Because there is not normally any temperature monitoring of the hold space.
To check for signs of leakage since the very cold carriage temperatures for LNG could result in hull structural damage in the unlikely event of a leak.
What is the correct name of the tool shown in the sketch?
Pliers
Adjustable wrench
Chisel
Open end wrench
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.
What is the most important treatment concerning a foreign body in the eye?
Wring the eye-lid to prevent blinking
Local anaesthetic
Rinsing of the eye with water
Keep the eye closed
At what relative pressure should the superheater safety valve be set to lift at to ensure that adequate steam flow is maintained through the superheater in the event of boiler overpressure?
The same as the lift pressure of the main steam drum safety valves.
Less than the lift pressure of the main steam drum safety valves.
Greater than the lift pressure of the main steam drum safety valves.
3% above normal boiler working pressure
What is the expected state of the refrigerant immediately before the expansion valve in a vapour - compression refrigeration system?
Vapour at high pressure.
Liquid at low pressure.
Liquid at high pressure.
Vapour at low pressure.
Which of the following international regulations is normally used when handling dangerous goods?
IMDG code
KLMNG code
HB code
SOLAS code
A conventional reefer vessel is fitted with hydraulically operated hatches in the 'tween decks. Complete the following statement from the options given. "Careful maintenance of the hydraulic system is important….
..to ensure that the lids can be opened fully and secured.
..to ensure that the hatch lids operate at the correct speed.
..to ensure that there are no oil leaks which may contaminate the cargo.
..to ensure that the planned maintenance system is up to date.
Modern medium speed diesel engines normally have relatively short crankshafts with large diameter pins. How do these design features affect the reliability of crankshaft deflection readings?
The design of the crankshaft has very little effect on the readings when compared to the inaccuracies that arise due to human error.
Very short, stiff crankshafts do not deflect even when the engine is running so the readings are unaffected.
They increase the risk of inaccurate readings due to the 'stiff' shaft having very small natural sag which may therefore result in 'floating journals' in the static condition.
They reduce the risk of inaccurate readings as the large diameter pins result in a relatively heavy shaft which will reduce the risk of 'floating journals'.
The lights here show those that must be exhibited by a vessel engaged in towing, as per rule 24 of the International Collision Regulations. But how long is the tow behind this vessel?
It is more than 50 metres but less than 200 metres.
It is less than 200 metres.
At least 100 metres.
It exceeds 200 metres.
The position of the ship is found by taking a series of bearings using a magnetic compass. How should an error of 5 degrees WEST be applied to the compass bearings?
The same error applies to all bearings and therefore it can be ignored
Add the 5 degrees to the bearings
Subtract 5 degrees to the bearings
The error should be "High" or "Low" and therefore more information is required.
The Chief Engineer tells you to carry out Hot work on deck. What kind of permit do you need?
Hot work permit
No permit is required as long as the work shall be carried out on open deck
Cold work permit because the work will be carried out on open deck
Work permit
What is the main use for polyurethane foam onboard an LNG carrier?
As a fire retardant coating for the deck.
As a fire fighting medium.
As insulation for the cargo tanks.
As a sealant for deck openings.
What name is given to the flat, flexible, round-tipped knife, used to remove baked food from trays and for spreading fillings?
Pancake knife.
Palming knife.
Palette knife.
Paring knife.
Which of these are indicators that an individual may be a drug smuggler?
The individual wears bulky or out of season clothing.
The individual is disinterested in the ship’s cargo.
The individual spends his or her free time hanging out with others.
The individual makes small local purchases.
Which vitamin is to be found only in foods from the animal kingdom?
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
When checking the closed butt gap clearance of new piston rings prior to fitting onto the piston it is normal to try the rings in the liner so that the gap can be measured. From the options given select the best part of the liner to use to carry out these checks.
Near mid-height of the liner.
Near the bottom of the liner.
Near the top of the liner.
Just above the scavenge ports.
On a General Cargo Vessel, under what regulations would steel bands remaining in the cargo holds have to be discharged?
MARPOL 73/78 (Annex IV - Regulations for the prevention of pollution by sewage from ships)
MARPOL 73/78 (Annex V ? Regulations for the prevention of pollution by garbage from ships)
Flag state regulations
No specific regulations apply
Some charters will require a reefer vessel to carry a general cargo, for example paper rolls for the manufacture of fruit cartons, on the return, 'empty' leg of a voyage. Select from the options given, the main problem associated with carrying paper rolls on a reefer vessel in this way that the deck officers should be aware of.
Paper rolls must be handled with care to avoid damage to the ends of the rolls.
Paper rolls are sensitive to wetting.
The paper rolls are heavy and this may result in overload of the decks.
The hold insulation and vent trunking can be damaged if the paper rolls are improperly secured.
Which of the following substance is ozone-depleting?
Ammonia
CO2
Halons
Neon
The IMO Cargo Stowage and Securing Code (CSS) indicates in the 'Rule of Thumb', the total strength of the lashings on each side of a heavy lift; what is the stated value ?
The Maximum Securing load of the lashings must equal five times the weight of the cargo unit
The Maximum Securing load of the lashings must equal the weight of the cargo unit
The Maximum Securing load of the lashings must equal twice the weight of the cargo unit
The Maximum Securing load of the lashings must equal the 50% weight of the cargo unit
What is a "ladle"?
Part of a Steward's uniform.
A big spoon.
A type of bread roll.
A Mediterranean vegetable.
Which of the tools given in the options is the best one to select for cutting a new external thread on the end of a steel pipe?
Die nut.
Thread chaser.
Tap.
Split dies.
Where should a container containing Calcium Hypochlorite be stowed?
Away from sources of heat
Away from cargo transport units containing class 6 IMDG cargoes
Under deck
Away from the centreline of the ship
What is silica gel normally used for on board liquefied gas carriers?
It is used as a treatment for frostbite.
It is used as an insulating material for the cargo tanks.
It is used as a fire fighting medium for cargo fires.
It is used as a drying agent for the inert gas.
Generator 1 and 2 are initially working in parallel. Prime-mover 2 suffers a total fuel loss. The likely outcome is:
Generatorset 2 trips on reverse speed
No.1 machine overspeeds and trips out on overload
No.2 generator trips on reverse power
No.1 machine overloads and trips out on overspeed
How often shall abandon ship- and fire drills take place onboard ro-ro passenger vessels?
Monthly
Weekly
Bi-weekly
At least two abandon ship drills and one fire drill every month
Due to the safety of the ship its crew and passengers it is only permitted to ……… in designated areas onboard
Use mobile telephones
Smoke
Read magazines and newspapers
Drink
From the options given, select the most appropriate equipment for washing down a cargo space used for refrigerated cargo.
An air hose connected to a freshwater supply.
A mop and squeegee bucket filled with fresh water..
A fresh water hose connected to a fresh water supply.
A fire hose connected to the fire main..
What is the meaning of the expression 'dead-band'?
It will is not respond to adjustment of set-point
The controller will not react to a process change in this range
The controller will enter 'sleep mode'
It will take some time before the controller will react to a change
What is the correct understanding of the tem "Angle of Loll" when applied to ships stability?
The angle the ship will lie when the ship has a negative GM
The maximum angle to which the ship rolls when rolling in a seaway.
The angle the ship will lie when it has suffered a shift of cargo.
The angle of heel which the ship must reach before suffering progressive flooding through deck ventilators.
What is a proportional band
Any part of the total amplification
100/amplification
Amplification/10
Amplification/100
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
Every two weeks
Daily
Before loading a refrigerated cargo of LPG the cargo tanks must be cooled down slowly in order to minimise thermal stresses for the vessel and the cargo containment system. What is the generally accepted cooling down rate?
20 degrees C per hour.
15 degrees C per hour.
5 degrees C per hour.
10 degrees C per hour.
Which of the following statements is incorrect with regard to preparing the cargo holds for receiving bagged cargoes?
Cargo holds should be free of infestation
Dunnage is not required
Cargo holds should be clean
Cargo holds should be free of cargo residues
On most ro-ro passenger ships there is no requirement to carry out drills with the passengers. What is the most effective ways of informing embarking passengers about the emergency procedures?
Information on boarding cards, public announcement on departure, posters in public areas and cabins, safety video running continuously
Posters in public areas and cabins, safety video running continuously
Information from the crew
Safety video and folders in tax free shops
So as to avoid possible cargo claims at the discharge port what should be maintained besides the cargo lashings?
The vessel itself
Hatch covers, hatchways and cargo hold ventilators
Cargo gear
The cargo
You are going to enter a tank to lift out some sediments. What kind of permits need to be issued before entering?
Hot Work Permit and Cold Work Permit.
Enclosed Space Entry Permit and Cold Work Permit.
Enclosed Space Entry Permit and Hot Work Permit.
Enclosed Space Entry Permit only
What term is applied to solid foods, commonly vegetables, that have been mashed and stirred until smooth?
Minced.
Paree.
Clarified.
Puree.
Which of the following cargoes must be maintained at the highest temperature when carried on a chemical tanker?
Acetic Acid.
Propylene Oxide.
Phenol.
Caustic Soda solution.
A temperature control system is exhibiting hysteresis. Checks on all of the system components show that they are functioning correctly. Which of the changes/modifications given in the options is most likely to correct this problem?
Fit a valve positioner to the system.
Fit a new temperature sensor with a narrower temperature range.
Increase the pressure of the air supply to the controller.
Slacken off the control valve gland.
Which of the options given is most likely to result in overheating of a ball bearing fitted to a pump shaft?
Running the pump at full capacity.
Partly filling the bearing with grease.
Fitting a sealed bearing that cannot be greased.
Completely filling the bearing with grease.
After successful synchronising the kW and kVar loading are respectively transferred by the following controls:
Current regulator and voltage regulator
Speed governor and load power factor
Voltage regulator and synchroscope
Speed governor and voltage regulator
After discharge of a bulk cargo by grabs and bulldozers (bob cats), which part of the hold must be checked very carefully for damage?
Hold lighting
Access ladders
Corrugated bulkheads
Beam knees and upper hoppers
Which of the following policies will best prevent germs and contamination being introduced into the galley area?
Post a notice outside the galley asking people to wash their hands before entering the galley area.
Require personnel from other departments to be checked by a member of the galley staff before allowing them to enter.
Prohibit unauthorised persons from the galley area when food is being prepared or served.
Prohibit unauthorised persons from the galley area at all times.
At what interval does the IMO adopt an amendment to the IMDG Code?
Every five years
Every year
Every two years
Every six months
On a Bulk Carrier, what should be done if the cargo loading rate exceeds the ballast discharge rate thereby affecting hull stresses?
Notify the port state authority with whom the loading plan has been lodged
Notify the stevedoring foreman
Notify the terminal representative
Lodge note of protest with the terminal
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