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Among working conditions listed below which one is required for every propulsion engine of lifeboats?
Propeller permanently driven by the engine
For a period of at least 72 hours
Self-starting and launch procedure simultaneous
Sufficient fuel to run at 6 knots for a period of at least 24 hours
*In which one of the following an oil, the flash point of which only needs to be over 43°C, may be used?
In the kitchen
In the main engine
In emergency generators
In inert gas generators
In general, what is the best extinguishing agent to put out a class A fire?
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Water
Foam
Dry chemical powder
*Which of the following instructions will generally be given by a port authority to allow welding or hot work in a cargo tank of a tanker ?
Before the tank is entered, lifeline, rescue harness and compressed air apparatus shall be ready at the relevant hatch
All answers are good
All results of gas measures and examinations shall be entered in the ship's deck log
Non-adjacent, partly filled slop tanks shall be emptied prior to the working period
The fixed-pressure water-spraying fire-extinguishing system nozzles must ensure an effective average distribution of water in machinery spaces of
10 l /m?/ min
5 l /m?/ min
20 l /m?/ min
12 l /m?/ min
*May an engine room be only protected by a fixed low expansion foam fire-extinguishing system?
Yes, if the "engine room" is considered as a machinery space of category A
Yes
It depends on the type of vessel
No
What are the three diameters of fire hoses most commonly found on ships?
10, 50 or 85 mm
25, 45, or 70 mm
17, 43 or 74 mm
50 or 100 mm
On what frequency is the radio telephony two tone alarm normally sent?
2150KHz
1852Khz
2182KHz
2100KHz
A message is send by the Inmarset C-set. The land earth station will:
only send a positive delivery notification (PDN) to the sender if the sender requested, so in the send menu
automatically send a positive delivery notification (PDN) to the sender
never send a positive delivery notification (PDN) to the sender. The addressed will have to confirm the message through the ground-station and request for further information, if desired
Don't know
At present the MF/HF transmitter often has an automatic aerial turning unit. Should this fail:
No distress frequencies can be used at all
Its always possible to put the turning unit in a fixed position, so the MF distress frequencies can still be used
The transmitter will automatically keep operating on the MF and HF distress frequencies
Don't know
Which of the following services is not provided by INMARSAT A
Telephone
X25
Safetynet
High speed data
For how long time should a SARSAT COSPAS epirb be able to operate on its batteries ?
48 hours
96 hours
24 hours
12 hours
What is false regarding the function :”Transmission of ship to shore distress alerts”
On all areas this function is based on the use of SARSAT COSPAS Epirb
On area A1 this function is based on the use of SART transponders
On area A1 this function is based on the use of VHF DSC
On area A2 this function is based on the use of MF DSC
The word SHIP is spelled conform the international phonetic alphabet:
Sugar, Hotel, Italia, Peter
Sierra, Hotel, India, Papa
Singapore, Hotel, India, Paris
Sierra, Hotel, Item, Papa
The word SCHIP is spelled conform the international phonetic alphabet:
Sierra, Charlie, Hotel, India, Papa
Don't know
Sierra, Charles, Hotel, India, Papa
Sierra, Charles, Hotel, Ina, Papa
You are on a vessel 10 nautical miles off the coast of Algerie, in the Mediterranean Sea. Are you allowed to dump food waste overboard?
Yes, all kind of food waste can be dumped overboard
Yes, the food waste can be dumped if it is ground so that the resulting particles can pass through a screen with 50 mm openings
No, food waste can not be dumped overboard
Yes, the food waste can be dumped if it is ground so that the resulting particles can pass through a screen with 25 mm openings
Give the meaning of the following symbol
A class fire door
A class door self closing
B class fire door self closing
B class fire door
What is a "Search and Rescue Region" (SRR)?
An area of limited dimension in which rescue vessels are permanently stationed
An area of defined dimension where an international organization is responsible for search and rescue operations
An area of defined dimensions within which search and rescue services are provided
An area where a search and rescue operation is ongoing
Your vessel is going alongside. One tug will assist at the mooring. How do you want to use the tug and at which position?
Pushing at vessel's flat side where it is needed
Make fast forward to pull when needed
Make fast aft to pull when needed
Make fast on the vessel's shoulder to push and pull
When synthetic ropetails are used at the ends of wire ropes, due expected faster deterioration of the synthetic ropetails, it is recommended that when ordering ropetails, their initial breaking strength specified should be:
15 % more than the wire's.
65 % more than the wire's.
25 % more than the wire's.
"Overshoot" is an expression we use when talking about a ship's steering ability. What is the best way to determine how the "overshoot" is on your ship?
Do a 360 degrees turning circle
Do a standing turn
Do a 20/20 degrees zig-zag manoeuvre
Do a 540 degrees turning circle
Which one of the listed requirements regarding radiotelegraph stations do not correspond to present regulations?A radiotelegraph station shall be provided with:
a reliable clock with a dial not less than 12,5 cm diameter, and marked to indicate silence periods
spare parts, tools and testing equipment
direct access to the navigating bridge
either an electric inspection lamp or a flashlight
What statement is correct with frequency modulation?
The amplitude fluctuating an LF-rhythm
The amplitude remain constant
The frequency is constant
Frequency modulation is often applied in the maritime VHF-range (band)
Which class of emission is used for VHF radio telephony transmissions ?
G3E
H3E
F1B
G2B
Define the class of emission H3E :
Radiotelex and DSC - Phase modulation
Radiotelephony - Single sideband full carrier
Radiotelephony - Phase modulation
Radiotelephony - Single sideband suppressed carrier
Define the class of emission H3E :
Radiotelex and DSC - Frequency shift keying of carrier with error correction
Radiotelephony - Frequency modulation
Radiotelephony - Single sideband full carrier
Radiotelex and DSC - Frequency shift keying of sub-carrier with error correction
Distress MF communications should normally be operated :
In J3E mode – on simplex basis
In G3E mode – on duplex basis
In G3E mode – on simplex basis
Which of the following is not a mean of ensuring the avaibility of equipment (maintenance methods)?
Duplication of equipment
Computer-aided maintenance
At sea electronic maintenance
Shore based maintenance
The Training Manual shall contain instructions and information on the life-saving appliances and the best method of survival. Which of following detailed explanations of crew duties in relation to emergency situations shall be contained therein?
The use of oars and sails for survival crafts
The method of revival of casualties by MTM-method (mouth-to-mouth)
Boarding, launching and clearing of survival crafts (lifeboat/liferafts) and rescue boats
Correct donning of fire protective clothing
Who is the leader of the lifeboat drill (abandon ship drill)?
The appointed lifeboat commander
The first member of the crew arriving at the survival craft
Senior deck officer
Senior engine officer
Identify this symbol:
Inertgas installation?
Emergency generator?
Escape gate?
Fire glass door?
On a RoRo vessel, when loading Double Stacked containers on Maffi Trailers how many twist locks should have used between the 2 containers
three in total 2 at the door end 1 at the opposite end
One at each end 2 in total
One on every corner 4 in total
If an inhibitor is added to an oil cargo, which of the following is a summary list of items to be included on its accompanying certificate?
Inhibitor name; amount added; date added; period of efficiency; precautions if voyage length exceeds that period; eventual temperature limitation.
Inhibitor class; amount added; date of expiry; minimum period of optimum efficiency; precautions to be taken when added; minimum temperature requirement.
Inhibitor class; percentage blended; date added; maximum period of efficiency and applicable temperature limits; maximum storage period on board; contact number of manufacturer.
Inhibitor name; percentage applied; date of expiry; precautions to be taken on voyage and interval of application; maximum temperature at which continuously effective.
A General Cargo vessel is to load 200 tonnes of cargo on deck at No 1 Hatch; what are the main stability changes that will occur ?
The draught forward will increase, the trim will change and the metacentric height (GM) will probably decrease
The draught forward will increase, the trim will change and the metacentric height (GM) will probably increase
The draught forward will decrease, the trim will change and the metacentric height (GM) will probably decrease
The draught forward will increase, the trim will change by the stern and the metacentric height (GM) will probably remain constant
Why did the Second Engineer wish to make an monthly allotment?
The Second Engineer wished to make an allotment because he was unmarried
The Second Engineer wished to make an allotment because he was tired and wanted to rest in his cabin
The Second Engineer wished to make an allotment because he was married
The Second Engineer wished to make an allotment because he wanted to become acquainted with the other officer
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.
What is the usual validity of 2T SWL lashing belts?
10 years
2 years
8 years
6 years
What does crude oil consist of?
A natural mixture of carbon and sulphur isomers.
A mixture of carbon extracts and naturally occuring wax.
A natural mixture of simple and complex hydrocarbon compounds.
A refined blend of hydrocarbon compounds and sulphur extracts.
On a Container vessel, if there are isolated stacks of containers at bay 12, off-centre at bay 04 and at the extremity of bay 06, which of these stacks will require wind lashings?
Only the containers at bay 12
None
The stack at bay 06
All three
Which IMO convention takes care of the human safety at sea?
It is the MARPOL that takes care of the human safety at sea.
There are not any conventions that take care of the human safety at sea.
It is the STCW that takes care of the human safety at sea.
It is the BCH Code that takes care of the human safety at sea.
What should be done after discharging coal with a high sulphur content from a bulk carrier?
Areas of corrosion in the cargo holds should be noted
An inspection of cargo hold areas prone to cracking should be carried out
An inspection of cargo hold areas prone to fatigue should be carried out
Cargo holds should be thoroughly washed and cleaned
Why is it important to slow down the main engine RPM while water-washing the turbocharger?
To protect the bearings
To protect the blower side
Not to damage the rotor blades
To protect the exhaustgas economizer.
What is often done prior to loading grain in cargo holds which are sweating?
Portable fans are used to dry the holds
Steelwork within the holds is covered with kraft paper
Steelwork within the hold is covered with plastic
Grain dust is blown into all parts of the hold via the grain elevator
Use of …… and …… is strictly prohibited onthe ro-ro deck, signs shall be displayed
Personal Protective Equipment and Mobile telephones
Naked lights and Smoking
Goggles and Smoking
Torches and Smoking
Occasionally the tie rods on a large slow speed diesel engine may fail in service. The mode of failure is usually a complete fracture of the tie rod due to excessive fatigue stress. Select, from the options given, the features of the surface of the fracture that would confirm a fatigue failure.
The surface of the fracture would be serrated in appearance and at right angles to the axis of the tie rod.
Part of the fracture surface would be uneven but smooth (burnished) with the remainder crystalline with part 'cup and cone' shape.
The surface of the fracture would be crystalline in appearance and at an angle of approximately 45 degree to the axis of the tie rod.
The surface at the fracture would be crystalline in appearance with a full 'cup and cone' shape.
What is the correct definition of: -boat drill?
Training in lifeboat handling.
To drill all boats.
To secure the boats.
To launch the boats.
Which of these is not considered a method of ascertaining the watertight integrity of hatch covers?
Hose test
Chalk test
Ultrasonic test
Visual inspection
An LNG carrier is equipped with membrane type tanks with a MARVS less than 0.7 bar. What additional cargo containment requirements, if any, are needed for this type of cargo tank arrangement?
Only a partial secondary barrier is required.
No secondary barrier is required as this is a self supporting arrangement.
Only a drip tray is required.
A full secondary barrier is required.
A conventional reefer vessel operating a Controlled Atmosphere (CA) is approaching the port of discharge in Northern Europe. Which is the most suitable action to take from the options given?
Turn off the CA plant just prior to the start of discharge operations.
Continue to apply CA throughout the discharge to maintain the condition of the cargo.
Continue to apply CA until the hatches are opened to maintain the condition of the cargo.
Turn off the CA plant and thoroughly ventilate the cargo spaces under CA with fresh air just prior to arrival.
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
What name is given to the short, intial wash given to tanks that have just contained certain particularly hazxardous cargoes before the ship leaves the unloading port and where the washings are landed to shore or to a slop barge?
A mandatory customer post discharge wash.
A confirmation cycle.
A SOLAS pre-flush.
A MARPOL pre-wash.
If a cargo has a literweight 0f 1.5 kg/l at 15° and a correction factor of 0,001, what is the literweight at 20° C ?
1.495 kg/l
1.4995 kg/l
1.505 kg/l
1.5005 kg/l
How would you arrive at the ‘Stowage Factor’ of a carogo commodity?
By dividing the volume of the space by the tonnage of the commodity
By dividing the area of the space by the tonnage of the commodity
By dividing the gross tonnage of the space by the area of the commodity
By dividing the gross tonnage of the space by the volume of the commodity
Although not a requirement of the IMDG Code, on a container vessel, why would carrying Calcium Hypochlorite under refrigeration be a benefit?
To maintain a continuous air flow through the cargo.
To prevent the cargo temperature increasing into the danger zone.
To ensure the cargo is shipped in a clean container.
To maintain a record of the temperature of the cargo.
How many lifejackets are required in a passenger cabin?
Twice the number of beds in the cabin
Same number as beds in the cabin
At least 2
Non, they will be handed out at the muster station
Which of the following letter combinations represents a flow indicating controller on a process and instrumentation diagram
FIC
LIR
FLO
FIR
What is the purpose of a hatch cover ventilator grill on a General Cargo vessel?
To act as a strength member inside the ventilation shaft
To prevent the ventilator fans from damage
To prevent moisture from entering the hold
To prevent sparks entering the cargo hold
The use of combustible material is restricted in the accommodation spaces in order to:
Reduce cost of construction
Prevent occurrence of fire and explosion
Don't know
Contain and suppress fire and explosion in the compartment of origin
On capesize bulk carriers what problems are associated with welding of the corrugated bulkheads during construction?
Stress concentrations at the corners of the bulkheads
Cracking of cross-deck plating
A reduction in shear forces
Several areas of the bulkheads being 'out of tolerance'
The maximum current that a 15 Volt, 3 Watt Zenerdiode can handle without damage is
0.5 A
0.45 A
20 A
0.2 A
The exhaust gas is too dark because of:
Any of the others.
Faulty fuel injection pumps or valves
Some cylinders is overloaded
Inlet or exhaust valves are leaking
What is meant by the term 'hold space' in relation to a liquefied gas carrier?
The space where the ballast tanks are situated.
The space enclosed by the ship's structure in which a cargo containment system is situated
The space between the individual cargo tanks.
The space where the cargo is carried.
What is the denomination for API?
Long tons at 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
Metric tonnes at 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
An abbreviation of American Petroleum Institute.
Cubic metre pr. volume unit.
To what Proof Load is a 30T SWL derrick tested?
38T
35T
40T
33T
Which preparations and precautions are necessary before "hot work" commences onboard ship?
Just inform the Chief Engineer that the work is going to be carried out
Sound the general alarm before commencing work.
Notify all persons onboard at least 24 hours in advance of the work commencing.
Follow all ISM procedures relating to hot work including permit to work and hotwork permit requirements.
Maintenance of lifeboats and davit arrangements is routine work onboard. Why should you not carry out this type of work alone?
It is boring to work alone and you should be able to chat with colleagues while working
If you need something to drink, the second person can get it for you
If the person working on the lifeboat falls over board, the second person can lower the lifeboat and prepare pick-up immediately
There might be a risk of falling even though harness and lifeline is used. A second person should always stand by to assist with tools etc. and other practical arrangements.
Which of the following letter combinations represents a temperature controller on a process and instrumentation diagram?
PIC
TIC
TC
FIC
If a boiler is smoking “white smoke” a possible cause can be
Too high fuel oil pressure
Too little combustion air
Faulty burner tip
Too much combustion air
What term is applied to the running of a number of cargo pumps together to discharge a homogeneous cargo from multiple tanks simultaneously up a common discharge line?
Series pumping.
Integrated discharge.
Parallel pumping.
Simultaneous discharge.
Which of these measures would you implement to prevent drugs from being smuggled onboard your ship while it’s berthed?
"Search some of the packages, spares and stores received."
Maintain restricted areas.
Check a portion of the bags and packages brought onboard.
Eliminate fore and aft deck watch at night.
Which of these will not physically damage a bulk carriers’ plating, frames and brackets?
Hydraulic hammers
Grabs
Bulldozers
Evacuators
Prior to removing the access doors to a pressure vessel for internal maintenance it should be ensured that all pressure has been relieved. As well as a zero indication on a pressure gauge which other measure, from the options given should be taken to confirm this prior to commencing the work?
Open the drain valve when the gauge reads zero to check that there is no outflow.
Open the drain valve and when the outflow stops slacken off the drain valve flange bolts and 'crack' open the flange in case the drain is blocked.
Open the drain valve while pressure still shows on the gauge and to check it is clear. Outflow should cease as the pressure gauge reaches zero.
Back of the tensioning device for the relief valve to vent the pressure to atmosphere.
What is the minimum information to be given on a dangerous goods declaration on a General Cargo Vessel?
IMO Class, weight, cargo brand name, stowage requirement
Gross and net weight, volume of cargo, proper shipping name
IMO Class, UN Number, Gross weight, number of units of cargo, Proper Shipping Name
UN Number, Volume of units, stowage requirements, weight, centre of gravity
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
A positive displacement type flow meter is defective and cannot be repaired. It is to be replaced with a new instrument which uses a Venturi type sensor. Which of the pneumatic relays given in the options will be required in order for this type of instrument to function correctly?
Multiplier relay.
Summation relay.
Square root extractor relay.
Subtraction relay.
When operating a propulsion installation consisting of medium speed diesel engines driving a controllable pitch propeller it is possible to operate the combination of engine speed and propeller pitch in a number of different ways. What would be the main reason for operating with constant speed and variable pitch?
To allow the engine to be operated with a load sensing governor instead of a speed sensing governor.
To allow rapid load change and thrust reversal when manoeuvring.
To obtain maximum propeller efficiency over the load range of the engine.
To allow constant speed operation of a shaft generator while the engine load changes with pitch variation.
The most effective way to combat the threat of drug smuggling is to?
Organize crew into pairs and conduct weekly searches of the ship.
"Combining routine, but irregular searches of the ship with spontaneous targeted searches."
"Perform routine, but irregular searches using teams of two or more personnel from the same department."
Perform spontaneous targeted searches using teams of two or more personnel from the same department.
What action should be taken if a purifier starts to vibrate heavily during normal operations?
Leave the purifier running and check it again after its next scheduled sludge cycle.
Stop the purifier and then restart it
Change the flow rate.
Stop the purifier immediately. Check the machine for fouling or mechanical damage. Do not restart until cause is identified and fault rectified.
What is Maximum Securing Load?
The load capacity of a device used to secure cargo on board
The combined safe working loads of various devices used to secure an items of cargo on board
The combined capacity of several devices used to secure an item of cargo on board
The safe working load of a device used to secure cargo on board
What is the Centre of Floatation of a General cargo Vessel?
The centroid of the ship's waterplane area
The amidships section at any given waterplane
The centroid of the ship's underwater volume
The centroid of the ship's half waterplane area
What would be understood by the message "A yacht has capsized in heavy seas"??
The message means the vessel is taking in water.
The message means the yacht has been overturned in heavy seas
The message means the yacht has lost its Captain in heavy seas
The message means the vessel is experiencing heavy seas and may need assistance
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
What is defined as ‘grain’, under international regulations?
Granulated slag
Pulses, oats and seeds
Seed cake
Raw sugar
LNG carriers often operate between two fixed ports. Why is there likely to be a significant difference in the amount of LNG onboard arriving at the discharge port compared to the amount onboard departing the loading port?
Part of the cargo is used as ship's fuel in the form of boil off gas.
Inefficient reliquefaction plant operation means only some of the vapours are recovered.
Normal leakage through the cargo containment system leads to loss of cargo.
The vapours are constantly vented to atmosphere.
On a container vessel why is it important not to exceed stack allowable weights?
The lashings can be overloaded
The GM can become excessive leading to high roll accelerations
Torsional effects on the hull
It can cause failure of the corner posts of the containers stowed at the bottom of the stack
During maintenance work at sea an engine room rating is moving a heavy component to the workshop using a chain block attached to an overhead trolley on a rail. Part way through the operation the rating is asked by the engineer to go immediately to the store for some equipment. What should the rating do?
Immediately land the component on the deck and secure it to a hand rail stanchion and go and get the equipment from the store.
Leave the component suspended from the chain block and go and collect the equipment from the store.
Continue with the moving operation until the component is properly secured in the workshop before going to the store for the equipment.
Immediately land the component on the deck but leave the chain block attached and go and collect the equipment from the store.
What is the minimum Initial Transverse Metacentric Height (GM) allowed under the International Load Line Rules?
2.5 metres
0.5 metres
0.15 metres
1.0 metre
What is the requirement with respect to pressure/vacuum valves on cargo tanks?
Three valves.
There is no such requirement.
Two valves.
One valve.
A cargo of frozen chicken is being presented for loading into a conventional reefer vessel. Which of the options given is the most appropriate packaging method that should be used for such a cargo?
It should be wrapped in plastic and stowed loose.
It should be packed in cardboard cartons.
It should be packed in wooden cases.
It should be packed in plastic sacks.
What do international and national maritime authorities say about passenger list?
No requirement to have passenger list onboard as long as shore terminal/office have one, and can send it to the ship on request.
All personnel onboard (crew and passengers) must be registered to keep a track of number of people onboard.
All passengers onboard must be registered with name, age and cabin number.
Optional for each company if they want to have passenger and crew list.
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