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Which one of the listed requirements regarding the stowage of a survival craft corresponds to present SOLAS regulations? Each survival craft shall *be stowed:
On the starboard side of the ship
In a state of readiness so that two crew-members can prepare for embarkation and launching in less than 15 minutes
In a secure and sheltered position and protected from damage by fire or explosion
Wherever space is available
A hand flare must have a burning period of at least
1Min
30 Sec
10 Min
5 Min
Which one of the listed requirements regarding hand flares do not correspond to present regulations? The hand flare shall:
have a self-contained means of ignition
have a burning period of not less than 1 minute
continue burning after being immersed for 10 seconds under water
emit smoke of a highly visible colour
*A bulkhead of the "A" class must:
Be suitably stiffened
Be constructed of steel or other equivalent material
Comply with all the requirements listed here
Prevent passage of smoke and flame till the end of a one-hour standard fire test
*In case each hydrant is not fitted with hose and nozzles, what is the requirement ?
Hoses with fixed nozzles must be kept ready for use in conspicuous positions near the hydrants
There must be a complete interchangeability of hose couplings and nozzles
Hoses and nozzles for each hydrant must be available at the fire stations
At each fire station, sufficient number of hoses with nozzles for the hydrants in the area shall be available
The self-contained breathing apparatus can be classified according to their air circuit in:
High, medium and low pressure circuit apparatus
Medium and low pressure circuit apparatus
Open and closed circuit apparatus
High and low pressure circuit apparatus
What is the requirements to ventilation ducts of more than 2 metres in length (ships other than passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers)? (SOLAS II-2/16.1)
They shall have lining of non-combustible insulating material
They shall be isolated from any combustible material
They must be fabricated of non-combustible material
They must be fabricated of fire-resistant material
Whilst in the Engine room you hear the CO2 release alarm, what action if any should you take.
Take no action as it is probably someone testing the system, as the fire alarm has not been sounded and the engine room is not on fire.
As CO2 can not kill you, secure present work and proceed out of engine room.
Leave the engine room as quickly as possible, closing all doors behind you.
Proceed to the engine control room and call the bridge for further instructions.
The analyses of the smoke produced by a fire, may give an interpretation of that fire. Which are the factors we should take into account?
Opacity, amount and colour
Colour only
There is no possible interpretation of a fire according to the smoke
Amount and opacity only
In case of a fire on the line in an oxyacetylene-line gas-welding equipment, what action should be taken?
Close the valves on both bottles, first the acetylene and then the oxygen bottle
Close the valve(s) on the acetylene bottle only
Close the valve(s) on the oxygen bottle only
Do not close any valve and attack the fire, preferably with powder
The identification of a coast station is composed as follows:
00 followed by an MMSI-number
00 followed by an MID-number and a station number
00 followed by an MID-number
Don't know
An Inmarsat-C terminal is suitable for:
telephony, telex, fax and data
store & forward messages
Don't know
telephony, fax and data
The following DSC-message was received:(see original )They need to listen on VHF-channel:
06
16
Don't know
70
You receive via the 8 MHz a DSC distress alert. The received DSC message is however distorted. The MMSI as well as the position are illegible. After listening at the 8 MHz telephone distress frequency, nothing is heard. This is because:
Don't know
you should have listened on the 2182 kHz
telephone signals in the same frequency band are generally weaker than DSC signals
first an acknowledgement of a coastguard station must be received via the 8MHz
The squelch on the control panel of a VHF-sat serves to:
Don't know
adjust the proportion of atmospheric noise in receiving the spoken word
adjust the sound level of the signal received
adjust the threshold level for admitting signals and refusing noise
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
A "Standard Format for Search and Rescue Situation Reports" (SITREPs) should be used by vessels in distress. The SITREP can be compiled as a short form (urgent essential details). Which of the following information shall be included when using the "short form"?
Cargo information.
Position.
Oil spill possibility.
Weather on-scene.
The MESAR is a book of:
search and rescue at sea
data of navarea’s
Don't know
data of RCC ’s
In case of an urgent request for radio medical advice by VHF one should use:
urgency signal
alarm signal
emergency signal
Don't know
Which word will precede an urgency message ?
PAN
URGENCE
PAN PAN
MAYDAY
Which type of call will be sent by a ship in danger of capsizing and needing assistance from all vessels in her vicinity ?
Distress call
Urgent call
Safety call
Distress relay call
The time indication 121310z means in maritime radio communication:
12th day, 1310 hours local time
Don't know
12th day, 1310 hours UTC
12th month, 13th day, 1000 hours UTC
When carring a cargo in a tank which not requires any heating, what should be done with the heating coils prior loading ?
The should be blown completely dry by the use of air or nitrogen.
The coils should be blanked.
The should be blown completely dry by the use of air or nitrogen and then blanked.
The coils should be filled with water and blanked.
Which one of the following materials belong to Class 4.1, according to the IMDG code?
Toxic substances
Organic peroxides
Any flammable substances
Solid combustibles
You are in confined waters. Is there any danger in the situation sketched below if you should lose engine power?
She will sheer slowly to port
She will drift to port, but rather slowly as you are loaded
Your ship will sheer to starboard rather quickly with the possible consequence of grounding
Your ship will lose headway, but there should be no immediate danger
The ship has completed a 360 degree turn at full speed in deep water. The ship is now to repeat the turn at full speed in shallow water. What will be the difference in the turning circle diameter?
The turning diameter will be smaller in shallow water
The turning diameter will be the same for all depths
The turning diameter will be increased in shallow water
It will be the same provided the UKC is 25%-50%
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.
Who is responsible for the voyage plan?
The Master
The person who has done the planning
The owner
The navigation officer
When steering by autopilot, how often should manual steering be checked?
When time allows
No checking is necessary
At least once a watch
Every day
An area A3 is:
an area excluding sea area A1 and A2 within the radiotelephone coverage of at least one MRCC in which continuous watch on 8414,5 kHz is available
an area excluding sea areas A0, A1 and A2
an area in polar regions
an area excluding sea areas A1 and A2 within the radiotelephone coverage of at least one Inmarsat geostationary satellite in which continuous alerting is available
As regards supervising authorities at home and abroad it is determined that:
the master can always refuse them access to the radio-equipment on board
Don't know
they only have access with permission of the counsel of the vessel’s flag country
they always have access to the radio-equipment on board
The carrier frequency is also given as:
carrier frequency
assigned frequency
Don't know
suppressed frequency
Which wave length applies to a frequency of 150 MHz?
20 cm
1000 cm
50 cm
200 cm
A frequency is measured in :
Metres
Hertz
Micro-seconds
Seconds
Which of the following services is not provided by INMARSAT B:
High speed data
Safetynet
Telephone
Telex
Which of the following is not systematically transmitted in a DSC distress call
MMSI of the ship in distress
distress time
position of the ship in distress
name of the ship in distress
How many two-way VHFs is required for ships over 500 brutto?
3 sets
One per lifeboat and one spare
1set
None
What is the meaning of this symbol ?
Lifebuoy with light and smoke
Lifebuoy with line
Lifebuoy with light
Lifejacket
The Training Manual shall contain instructions and information on the life-saving appliances and the best method of survival. The training manual shall contain detailed explanations of crew duties in relation to emergency situations. Which of the following tasks or duties shall be included in the manual according to present regulations?
The use of oars and sails for survival crafts.
The method and use of on-board communication system.
The method of release from launching appliances.
Correct donning of fire protective clothing.
The responsibility for safety and security rests with everybody on board the vessel. General house-keeping rules should be followed. Which of the listed rules is the most important?
Always use gloves when using grinding machines.
Always use protective working shoes when working outdoors.
Do not use loose garments, belts, ties or scarfs near winches and moving machinery.
Always use gloves when handling nylon ropes.
Which electronic component does this graphical symbol represent?
Diode
Transistor
Silicon controlled rectifier
Tunnel diode
When there is doubt about the freshness of the atmosphere in enclosed or confined spaces, what action should be taken?
Ro-ro decks are always ventilated in advance of an operation
Open both bow- and stern doors
Arrangements should be made for testing of the atmosphere to ensure maintenance of 21% oxygen and a carbon monoxide content below 50 ppm in the atmosphere of the space
Supply filter masks to all crew working on ro-ro deck
What is the main responsibility of a bridge lookout at night?
Inform the bridge of any new lights when they appear over the horizon or any other items observed which may affect the ship
Inform bridge of changing weather patterns
Inform bridge of any lights when they appear over the horizon
Inform bridge of any other ships observed, which appear to be getting closer to your own ship
What is the correct definition of: - a mooring line?
A line for a block.
A line for the ancher.
A loop in a rope.
A thick rope to tie up the ship.
Which of the following statements is correct?
The first row of steel coils can be loaded directly onto the tank top
The first row of steel coils need not be supported by wooden wedges
The first row of steel coils must be loaded on dunnage laid athwartships
The first row of steel coils must be loaded on dunnage laid fore and aft
Modern conventional reefer vessels tend to be designed with large, unobstructed areas on the main deck. Select, from the options given, the main reason for this feature of the vessels' design.
To leave the maximum space for lifting on and off of palletised cargo when using a shore crane.
To leave space for the carriage of deck cargo.
To leave the maximum space available for the carriage of containers on deck.
To make the vessels easier to build..
Is the location of the Compass Binnacle critical?
Yes, for the reasons stated in all of the suggested answers
Yes, it should be on the fore and aft centreline of the ship
Yes, it should be away from all electrical power cables
Yes, it should be sited on a non-metallic base if possible.
International regulations require that a a minimum pressure of Inert Gas is maintained at all times in slop tanks if slops are retained onboard an oil tanker. Which of the following is that minimum requirement?
10 mm/water gauge.
1000 mm/water gauge.
100 mm/water gauge.
750 mm/water gauge.
What is important to prepare prior to a helicopter operation?
To stop the vessel completely
Make sure all loose deck equipment at helicopter deck is stowed away and secured.
To increase the speed of the vessel
To light up the area for pick-up
You have to choose one of the following instruments for measuring pressure in an air bottle in measuring range 0 - 35 BAR. Which instrument would you install?
U-type H2O manometer
U-type Hg manometer
Bellow type manometer
Bourdon Tube manometer
Cargo residues of certain chemical substances are permitted to be removed by ventilation. What criteria is applied in determining if a cargo can be cleaned in this way? (Always accepting that local port authorities may have over-riding regulations on ventilation).
That the cargo discharged has a vapour expansion coefficient of at least 1.025.
That the cargo discharged has a vapour pressure greater than 5 KPa at 20 degrees Celsius.
That the vessel's ventilation system is capable of delivering a minimum of 20 changes of atmosphere per hour within the compartment.
That the volume of the tank does not exceed 1750 cubic metres, that the maximum remaining residues are less than 75 litres and that ventilation is additionally possible directly down the pumpstack.
This graphical symbol is a logic gate. Which gate?
OR
AND
NAND
NOR
A high speed diesel engine operates with a monobloc inline high pressure fuel pump consisting of a number of helical type pump units contained in a single housing. From the options given select the method which is the most common one available for adjusting the fuel timing onboard where no specialist setting up equipment is available.
Adjustment of the HP fuel block by adding or removing shims between the pump and the engine block.
Adjustment of the height of the individual fuel pump elements within the pump block
Adjustment of the drive coupling to the driven coupling for the HP fuel pump using reference marks to No 1 cylinder TDC.
Adjustment of the fuel rack position for the complete HP pump unit.
How is stability affected during Parametric Rolling?
By a virtual loss of GM
By development of a negative GM
By rapidly changing waterplane areas
By heaving rolling and pitching
From the options given, choose the one most likely to result in a high exhaust gas temperature in one cylinder of a diesel engine.
The inlet and exhaust valve tappet clearance is incorrect.
Fuel injection valve opening pressure set too high.
Faulty turbo charger.
Clogged nozzle holes in the fuel injection valve.
It has been shown that the controlled release of oil is effective in reducing the effects of the sea, making it possible for a rescue craft to approach survivors in the water. How many square metres does the IAMSAR Manual suggest may be calmed by releasing 200 litres of lubricating oil slowly through a rubber hose with the outlet maintained just above the surface while the ship proceeds at slow speed?
Approx 50,000 square metres.
Approx 50 square metres.
Approx 5,000 square metres.
Approx 500 square metres.
During operation of the main engine, the exhaust temperature increases on one of the cylinders. The turbocharger starts surging and smoke from the turbocharger inlet air filter occurs. What is the probable cause?
Scavenge box fire
Turbocharger failure
Fuel valve stick in open position.
High back pressure in the exhaust system
A General Cargo Vessel is loading and rain starts to fall; what action should be taken by the OOW ?
Cargo operations would only be stopped if cargo bagged grain
Rain should not affect cargo operations
In all cases of rain cargo operations should stop unless Master authorises operations to continue
Only Port Authorities can make decision to stop cargo operations
The benefits of emergency response plans are only realized if:
survival craft are launched
escape routes are used
lifejackets are put on
the crew carries out the plans
At what temperature do we take the Reid Vapour Pressure test?
We take the Reid Vapour Pressure (RVP) test at the temperature of 100 C.
We take the Reid Vapour Pressure (RVP) test at the temperature of 60.0 C.
We take the Reid Vapour Pressure (RVP) test at the temperature of 38.7 C.
We take the Reid Vapour Pressure (RVP) test at the temperature of 37.8 C.
What is the IMO recommended allowance for water absorbtion in timber deck cargoes on a General Cargo Vessel ?
5% additional weight should be used in stability calculation for the arrival condition
No additional weight allowance is normally made
15% additional weight should be used in stability calculation for the arrival condition
25% additional weight should be used in stability calculation for the arrival condition
What does a low angle of repose indicate with respect to a bulk cargoes?
The cargo is stable in all situations
The cargo Is liable to self-heat
The cargo is more liable to shift than cargo with a high angle of repose
The cargo is unlikely to shift
What does heaving result in?
Shearing of container twistlocks
Vertical accelerations acting along container corner posts
Tipping of containers
Longitudinal accelerations acting on hatch pontoons
When unloading a generator, it is necessary to gradually decrease the load in order to avoid:
Undue overcurrent
Undue overload on the switchboard.
Undue overspeeding.
Undue temperature rise.
How is body language generally communicated?
the tone of your voice
looking at someone directly in the eyes
touching other people
the way you stand, gesture, and walk
On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term "FORWARD" are given. Which one is the correct one?
Forward is given by B on the figure
Forward is given by C on the figure
Forward is given by A on the figure
Forward is given by D on the figure
A walk-in refrigerator has been out of use for several weeks and needs cleaning. It has been closed for a long time because there is a suspicion that there may be a small gas leak from the cooling system. What should you do?
Hold your breath as you enter, locate the gas leak and stick a bit of tape over it.
Seek advice from ther ship's safety officer who will perform a risk assessment and advise on any precautions necessary.
Nothing special - it's only a refrigerator and everything will be OK.
Get someone to come inside the refrigerator with you.
Cross flooding arrangement
Separate trim tanks
Ballast trimming system
Self acting ballast trimming arrangement
Where shall you be able to activate the ship security alert system on board passenger ships?
Captain's office
Navigation bridge
From the navigation bridge and in at least one other location
Captain's- and Chief Officer's office
What does the term "ullage" refer to?
The measured depth of product in a cargo tank.
The height from the bottom of a cargo tank to the top.
The special calculations that the Chief Officer makes when he works out the ship's final draughts before sailing.
The depth of free space left in a cargo tank above the current liquid level.
When starting cargo compressors they should be:
Unloaded.
Fully loaded.
Half loaded.
It does not matter.
What is related to a high GM?
Decreasing righting moments
Increasing righting moments
Increasing angles of roll
Decreasing transverse accelerations
What are the minimum required air changes per hour for Special Category Spaces in cargo ships?
15
6
10
20
With regard to folding hatch covers in the open position, what will happen when the hydraulic cylinder piston is extended?
The panels should peak
The panels should fold
The hatch cover panels should rack backwards
The hatch cover panels should rack backwards releasing the cleat wedges
What is the most common way to control the tank pressure on a LNG tanker?
To let the gas escape through the safety valves.
To transfer the gas to another tank which is at a lower pressure.
To discharge the gas into the atmosphere through the vents.
To use the boil-off gas as fuel for the vessel.
What is the maximum design working pressure for an Independent Type A cargo tank as may be used for the cargo containment system of a fully refrigerated LPG/Ammonia carrier?
Atmospheric pressure.
18 bar gauge pressure.
0.7 bar gauge pressure.
2 bar gauge pressure.
What stowage factors should be taken into account when planning the loading of cars, in a pure car carrier?
Overhead clearances
The amount of dunnage to be used
Cargo characteristics
Longitudinal and athwartships distances between the cars
According to ISGOTT, which of the following indicates the approximate density ratio of undiluted gas, in relation to air, from a typical crude oil?
Twice that of the air.
0.8 times that of the air (assuming atmospheric pressure above 1000 mb).
1.8 times that of the air.
1.5 times that of the air.
In which part of the oceans and in what season is Parametric Rolling likely to be experienced?
North Pacific winter
North Atlantic winter
Around South Africa at any time of year
North Pacific summer
When starting three phase induction motors there is sometimes a need to use a star-delta starter. A star-delta starter exhibits which of the following characteristics while connected in star.
Reduced current and increased voltage
Reduced current and reduced torque
Reduced current and reduced voltage
Increased current and power
What must be ensured prior to opening side-rolling hatch covers of a bulk carrier?
Hatch rollers are turning freely
Cross wedges have been removed
The wheels should have been raised up to the wheel track
Pot lifts are working
Very roughly, the gas mixture from Crude Oil can be represented by the pure hydrocarbon gas Propane for analysis and comparison purposes. What then is the approximate Lower Flammable Limit of Crude Oil when measured as a percentage volume in air?
9.5%
0.2%
5%
2.2%
What is the main reason that passenger baggage creates problems for crowd control?
If passengers are already in muster stations, you will have to allow them to return to cabins to retrieve baggage.
Muster stations are crowded, and passenger baggage takes up space.
There isn't room in the life rafts, and crewmembers will have to tell passengers to leave baggage behind.
Passenger baggage clutters escape routes, and embarkation stations, and slows down an evacuation.
here do you find detailed information and specific technical requirements for life-saving appliances?
SOLAS
Safety Management System
ISM Code
Life-Saving Apliance Code (LSA Code)
While on boiler watch in the engine room a rating is requested to assist with taking on stores. The task will take about half an hour. What should the rating do?
Just ignore the request to assist with the stores.
Go and help with the stores but go back and check the boiler every 10 minutes.
Raise the boiler water level above normal to make sure there is sufficient water while he is busy with the stores.
Contact the engineering officer of the watch for permission to assist and to arrange a relief for the duration of the store taking.
What name is given to the pickled, fermented vegetable condiment that accompanies almost every Korean dish?
Korchee.
Kebchee.
Kalachie.
Kimchee.
This is a parallel L-C circuit with a curve showing frequency- impedance characteristics. Which of the formulae A to D will you utilize for determining the resonant frequency f?
fo = Pi*sqrt (L/C) / C
f o = 1 / (2*Pi* sqrt (L/C))
fo = 1 / (Pi*sqrt (1 - LC))
fo = 1 / (sqrt (1 - LC))
How many carbon atoms are there in solid materials?
Above 16 carbon atoms.
I don't know.
From 5 to 16 carbon atoms.
Up to 4 carbon atoms.
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
Most of the engine makers recommend to change the cylinder head gaskets each time a piston overhaul is carried out. Why?
To increase the consumption of parts so they can make more money
To be granted a proper sealing with a new gasket
To obtain a proper sealing and correct distance between piston and cover in TDC position
To avoid heat transfer to the cylinder head.
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