The test consists of random questions on a selected topic.
*Which of the following corresponds to the method of protection "I C" in the accommodation and service areas of a cargo ship?
Fitting of a fixed fire detection system in all spaces in which a fire might be expected to originate, with no restriction on the type of internal bulkheading, except that in no case must the area of any space bounded by an "A" or "B" class division exceed 50 m2
Fitting of a fixed fire detection system in all spaces in which a fire might be expected to originate, with no restriction on the type of internal bulkheading, except that in no case must the area of any space bounded by an "A" or "B" class division exceed 150 m2.
Fitting of an automatic sprinkler extinguishing system, with no restriction on the type of all internal divisional bulkheading
Construction of all internal divisional bulkheading of "B" or "C" class divisions, without the installation of an automatic sprinkler extinguishing system
*What is the maximum length for a dead-end corridor on a cargo ship?
Which of the following is allowed as a fire-extinguishing medium for fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems aboard ships?
All of the above gas are allowed
*What is the inherent danger in using halon to extinguish an extensive fire?
Depletion of oxygen in the air?
Development of explosive gases?
Depletion of the ozone layer?
Development of toxic gases?
*The correct order of actions to be taken in a fire emergency, should be…
Evaluation of the situation, confinement of fire, rescue and life-saving, extinction
Evaluation of the situation, rescue and life-saving, confinement of fire, extinction, then feed back on the emergency
Extinction, confinement of fire, feed back on the emergency, rescue and life-saving, then evaluation of the situation
Extinction, evaluation of the situation, confinement of fire, rescue and life-saving
What is meant in mariphone traffic with a coast-station by a ”personal call”:
a telephone conversation, stating name and address for account of the shore subscriber
a telephone conversation with a person whose name is known, department or extension on the telephone number given
a phone-call, stating name and address, with a person who has no telephone himself
For which ships is the load line convention applicable?
For vessels in ballast condition.
For vessels in foreign trade.
OPA-90 is referring to a Qualified Individual (QI)
An individual certified by USCG to handle oil spills
QI is representing the USCG
QI is an authorised individual, situated in the US, and contracted by the owner or operator of the vessel
QI is the owner’s contingency leader
Which of the following requirements to ships stability for normal operation corresponds to present regulations? (NSCL 4/12.2)
Centre of gravity shall be calculated with an accurancy better than 5 percent.
The ship is loaded in such a manner that adequate stability is achieved in all loading condition.
I waters with the danger of icing, loading of deck cargo must be approved by competent authority.
Unless othereays stated in the approved stability calculation, the total weight of the deck cargo shall not exeed 50 metric tons.
Norwegian merchant- and fishing vessels have to participate in the AMVER system. What is the purpose of AMVER?
Automatic system for plotting vessels with the purpose of rescue.
World wide telecommunication system.
A NATO reporting system in case of joining a war-convoy.
When is a vessel deemed to be an overtaking vessel?
When coming up with another vessel from any direction abaft her beam
When coming up with another vessel from a direction more than 10 degrees abaft her beam
When coming up with another vessel from a direction more than 45 degrees abaft her beam
When coming up with another vessel from a direction more than 22.5 degrees abaft her beam
When handing over the con of a vessel to a pilot, should the Master insist in discussing the passage plan with the pilot while he is there to use his local knowledge and advice on the navigation of the ship?
The passage is well established and known by the pilot and a plan is therefore not necessary
The pilot would probably consider it unnecessary, be more interested in knowing the ship's characteristics and resist any passage planning discussions with the Master.
A pilot is responsible for the navigation whilst on board and will be very familiar with what is required, therefore discussing the passage plan is not necessary
A passage plan should be discussed between the Master and pilot, when under pilotage in the same way as discussed with the bridge team when deep sea
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
A floating liferaft is capable of withstanding repeated jumps on to it from a height of at least:
A lifejacket is so constructed that a person can correctly don it within a period of:
What method shall be used when hauling survivors out of the sea (state of survivors is critical)?
Your vessel has been involved in a collision. As master you have to write about the accident in the log-book. In order to only write the facts in the log-book, which of the following procedures do you find most correct?
Write down the story as favourable as possible seen from your own point of view. Make sure that your log-book tells your story.
Find out from officers and crew who have been in connection with the collision, what they have seen, so that detailed and complete description of the sequence of events can be entered in the log-book.
Write continually in the log-book as soon as the accidents happen.
Write down all the facts you have collected, and also write down your own opinion about the circumstances.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
muster station for unaccompanied minors (UM)
*The lifebuoy not making part of quick-release arrangement must have a weight of at least:
Which of the following requirements regarding life-buoys do NOT correspond to present regulations? (SOLAS III/7.1)
Not less than half the total number of lifebuoys shall be provided with self-igniting lights
All life-buoys shall be placed in holders with quick-release arrangement
at least one life-buoy on each side of the ship shall be fitted with a buoyant lifeline
At least one lifebouy shall be placed within the vicinity of the stern
Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every liferaft ?
two painters of a length equal to not less than the distance from the stowage position of the liferaft to the waterline
one searchlight which can work continuously for not less than 3 hours
Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every lifeboat ?
sea-charts and navigating equipment
one life-jacket for each person
Which one of the listed requirements regarding liferafts does not correspond to present regulations? Every liferaft shall be so constructed that:
It's canopy has viewing ports in all directions
It can be dropped from a height of at least 18 metres
It can be towed at a speed of 3 knots with full complement
It can withstand repeated jumps from a height of 4.5 metres
How many hand held distress flares are carried in each liferaft?
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.
What is the meaning of this symbol ?
Survival craft pyrotechnic distress signals
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?
Do not walk ladders without using handrails.
Do not sleep on open deck.
Do not use dangerous liquid detergents in closed spaces.
Do not wear work clothes in messrooms, recreation rooms or cabins.
The fire control draft on board is called the safety plan and shall be posted onboard. In port, a copy of this plan shall in addition be available from somewhere else. Where must this copy be available?
In the engine control room.
Handed over to the surveyors.
If your chemical tanker is equipped with high velocity venting valves, at what minimum height above the weather deck or catwalk should they be installed?
The bottom end bolts for a high speed diesel engine are checked to see if they are fit for service by measuring the free length against a standard length. During overhaul the check reveals that one out of a pair of bolts has exceeded the recommended elongation limit. From the options given select the most appropriate action to be taken.
Replace all of the bottom end bolts in the engine with new spares.
Replace the pair of bolts with new spares.
Refit the bolts as long as one of them is within the limit it should be ok.
Replace the single bolt that has exceeded the limit with a new spare.
What does a ship’s angle of pitch vary with?
Sea state and wind force combined
Which of the following are designated as "Special Areas" in respect of the control of the discharge of Noxious Liquid Substances under MARPOL?
The Mediterranean Sea, Baltic Sea, Black Sea, Red Sea, "Gulfs" Area, Gulf of Aden, Oman Area of the Arabian Sea, Southern South African Waters, Antarctic and North-West European Waters.
The Wider Caribbean Region including the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea, Southern South African Waters and North-West European Waters.
The Baltic Sea, the Black Sea and Antarctic.
During the 5-yearly overhaul and operational test of a lifeboat on-load release gear, to what level should the gear be load tested?
0.8 times the total mass of the lifeboat when loaded with its full complement of persons, equipment and stores.
1.25 times the total mass of the lifeboat when loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment.
1.1 times the total mass of the lifeboat when loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment.
The equivalent to the total mass of the lifeboat when loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment.
What is the definition of "vapour"?
It is the weight per unit volume in vacuum
A gas which the molecules escaping from the free surface.
A gas which vapours of different ingredients will exist independently.
A gas which can be liquefied at the temperature concerned.
For transporting a casualty with a fracture; If a Neil-Robertson stretcher is not available:
Wait for the Neil-Robertson strecher to arrive
A wide wooden board may be used
One person should lift the casualty using Fire-mans lift
Two persons should lift the casualty with great care
When first using cleaning agent in the machinery space, the crew should:
Confirm that it won't form an emulsion
Confirm that it will form an emulsion
In a fresh water tank with a height of 5 meters we shall use a pressure transmitter for level measurement. The tank has a vent-pipe leading to deck 8 meters above the top of the tank. What pressure shall we use as a guidance when ordering the pressure transducer?
Is it allowed to have animals on the car deck during a voyage?
Yes, if they are safely placed in a suitable vehicle
Only if the weather conditions permit
It is up to the captain to decide
What is one way to try to overcome people's fears about loved ones?
Inform them about the nature of the emergency.
Prevent them from looking for their loved ones.
Assure them that the crew is sweeping the entire ship for passengers.
Give them a lifejacket to put on.
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.
What action should be taken if machinery does not function properly?
If machinery does not function properly, its condition should be noted and plans for further action developed together with the Chief Engineer
If machinery does not function properly, the operational parameteres should be verified and the machinery stopped
If machinery does not function properly, it should be serviced immediately
If machinery does not function properly, the Chief Engineer should be consulted
A centrifugal pump gland has been repacked following overhaul of the pump. Which of the procedures given in the options is the correct method to ensure the pump shaft does not overheat when the pump is operating?
Tighten the gland to half way travel of the gland follower.
Tighten the gland follower as much as possible and then slacken it back again by one turn of the gland nuts.
Gradually tighten the gland follower with the pump running until leakage at the gland stops.
Gradually tighten the gland follower with the pump running until the leakage is just a small steady flow.
You are going to overhaul a centrifugal pump in accordance with the PMS. The pump is running under optimal conditions and normally operated. Which of the following parts are expected to deteriorate during normal operation and thereby be due for renewal?
The impeller and the impeller fastening nut.
Ball bearings on the pump shaft, and wear rings on pump housing or impeller.
What would be the most likely cause of a smell of "rotten eggs" in the upper casing of the engine room?
Fresh water evaparator malfunction.
Open or leaking acetylene bottle.
A leak of exhaust gas from a boiler or diesel engine exhaust.
Failure of the ship's refrigeration system.
After carrying petcoke why would the discharge of cargo hold washing have to be restricted?
Because the cargo residue may not pass through the ship’s bilge system
Because the cargo hold washing would constitute an Oily Mixture
Because the cargo hold washing would constitute a Marine Pollutant
Because the cargo residue may damage the ship’s bilge system
What does the Captain mean?
Set the engine to dead slow ahead, and change the course 10 degrees to port
There is a dead slow in front of the ship, 10 degrees to port
Set the engine to dead slow, and set the rudder angle at 10 degrees to port
There is a dead slow in port number 10
Indicate the correct name for the part marked on the sketch:
Mention three ways of adjusting a centrifugal pump’s delivery capacity.
Throttling the delivery valve, throttling the suction valve, reduce the steam consumption.
Only throttling the suction valve.
Throttling the delivery valve, adjust the RPM, by-pass.
Throttling the suction valve, reduce the steam consumption, by-pass.
Where would you look for a summary of the important safety and handling information on a particular chemical cargo loaded on your ship?
The Master's Standing Orders.
The Company Cargo Handling Manual.
The Material Safety Data Sheet.
In the figure, which letter indicates what is known as "mooring bits"?
The mooring bits are indicated by B, in the figure
The mooring bits are indicated by C, in the figure
The mooring bits are indicated by D, in the figure
The mooring bits are indicated by A, in the figure
Why does MARPOL require debottoming of tanks prior to COW?
To prevent electrostatic generation
In order not to mix crude and water
To prevent corrosion in COW machines and COW piping
To prevent corrosion of tanks
On a Container vessel, what prevents the installation of double stacking cones?
A homogenous container load
Limitations in ship design
Restrictions in the cargo securing manual
Which vitamin is to be found only in foods from the animal kingdom?
Anyone who makes or permits a false entry to be made in the logbook shall be punished by imprisonment of up to 1 year according to:
The International Maritime Organization's Act of Maritime Activities
The Ship Safety and Security Act - Section 65.
Commissions of Inquiry of Maritime Activities
What should be the breaking stress of lashing belts used to secure light vehicles, on board a ro-ro vessel?
During inspection of the crankshaft of a medium speed diesel engine cracks are discovered at one of the main journal pins. The cracks originate from one of the oil holes and are progressing along the pin at approximately 45 degrees to the axis. From the options given select the most likely failure mode that would cause this.
Torsional fatigue due to excessive torsional vibration in the crankshaft.
Shear due to excessive loading of the crankshaft.
Fatigue due to repeated excessive bending of the crankshaft.
Erosion due to excessive oil flow through the oil hole in the crankshaft pin.
Which international convention deals with maritime safety and safety equipment onboard ro-ro passenger vessels?
What does heaving result in?
Shearing of container twistlocks
Vertical accelerations acting along container corner posts
Longitudinal accelerations acting on hatch pontoons
Why is it recommended that a person who handles food stuffs should avoid using perfume and scented anti-perspirant body sprays?
Because the heat of the galley may react with the chemicals in the perfume, causing the user to scratch persistently.
Because there is a possibility that the scent can transfer to the food during handling.
Because the strong vapours could mask the sense of smell and taste of the cook, leading to an incorrect level of seasoning being added to the food during cooking.
Because the heat in the galley can cause the alcohol in the perfume or body spray to evaporate and the user may become intoxicated.
What gives the condenser pressure in a 1 stage direct cooling plant?
One, two and three stage piston compressors.
One, two and three stage screw compressors.
Piston, screw and centrifugal type compressors.
Oil free screw and centrifugal type compressors.
What is the correct name of the part highlighted in the sketch?
The correct name of the part highlighted in the sketch is: Cylinder relief valve
The correct name of the part highlighted in the sketch is: Cylinder air start valve
The correct name of the part highlighted in the sketch is: Fuel injector
The correct name of the part highlighted in the sketch is: Cylinder lubricator
Furniture in stairways and corridors shall be kept to a minimum on board passenger ships, why?
Escape routes must be clear of obstructions and also due to fire protection
It is not allowed to sit in stairways and corridors
Passengers will most probably sleep in stairways and corridors if they are furnished
After loading certain oil cargoes, known as 'static accumulator' cargoes, it is common to wait for the cargo to stop moving within the tank and therefore reach the point at which it will cease generating any further static electricity, before taking any samples or ullages. Which of the following is the typical length of time allowed for this process
In a low pressure auxiliary boiler, if after testing the water, You found the P. alkalinity to be 50 PPM CaCO3, what action would You take?
Blow down the boiler and reduce dosage.
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.
What causes deterioration of a hatch cover hydraulic system?
Repeated hatch cover operations
Ice accretion on piston jackets
Dust and cargo particles around the piston seals
On a container vessel, when racking forces are imposed on a container, which part is likely to show the greatest deflection.
The base of the container.
The corner posts of the container.
The door end of the container.
The closed end of the container.
You are having a blow-by on the main engine, but due to the circumstances, it is impossible to stop and do a piston overhaul. What is the correct action to take?
Reduce speed temporarily and increase cylinder oil consumption.
Increase cylinder oil consumption.
Why is it not possible to wash all crockery and glassware in a dishwasher?
Because not all crockery and glassware is dishwasher proof.
Because plates and containers that have held raw meat and fish must not be washed together with plates and glasses that have been used for cooked foods.
Because coloured glass and crockery will not survive the high temperatures generated in a dishwasher,
Because Health and Safety regulations require that items above 30 cm (12") in diameter must be washed by hand.
A road trailer is marked as follows: SWL 70t; Tare wt. 6t. What is the gross weight of the trailer when carrying it maximum payload?
What is the purpose of the discharge booster pump?
To increase the manifold pressure.
To maintain the cargo temperature.
To compensate for friction losses in the discharge line.
As part of the regular maintenance for a paramagnetic oxygen analyser used for measuring the oxygen content of exhaust gas it is important to keep the sample line filter as clean as possible. Why is this necessary with this type of instrument?
The filter may rupture due to the high pressures generated by the sample pump.
The pressure drop across the filter may damage the sampling pump.
A high flow rate is required in order to deflect the sensing element.
Pressure variations in the sample chamber can cause errors so restrictions must be kept to a minimum.
How do we recognize a leaking fuel injection valve during testing?
Fuel oil leaks out of the joint between the nozzle and the injector body.
The injector does not open at the normal opening set pressure.
The pressure falls off on the pressure gauge when trying to hold the pressure in the injector below normal opening set pressure.
The injector opens before normal opening set pressure.
When considering instrumentation systems, what is a typical symptom of a fault with the span of an instrument?
100% output is accurate, but Zero-point is wrong
Zero-point is accurate, but 100% input is not giving 100% output
Zero-point and 100% are correct, but not at mid - range
You have just loaded a cargo of Toluene and are about to clear the lines into the ship. What particular hazard must you be aware of with this product?
It is a carcinogen but has a relatively high odor threshold value. Personnel may not readily detect any vapour that is ejected through the vent risers and should therefore use filter masks while this operation is in progress.
It is a static accumulator and settling time must be allowed before gauging.
It has a relatively high freezing point and additional line blowing will be required to ensure the vessel's lines are completely clear.
It has a relatively low density. Tanks which are close to maximum filling are especially liable to overflow during the line clearing operation unless the flow of blowing medium is strictly controlled.
When considering how non-containerised perishable cargoes such as bananas and grapes are presented for loading the temperature of the cargo is important. Which one of the statements included in the options is correct?
Bananas and grapes are both loaded pre-cooled.
Bananas and grapes are both loaded at field temperature.
Bananas are loaded at field temperature while grapes are pre-cooled.
Grapes are loaded at field temperature while bananas are pre-cooled.
Which of the answers best summarises the information which should be provided for the bridge Officers of the Watch within an effective Voyage plan.
All of the suggested answers
Expected prevailing wind and weather
Contingency arrangements in case of problems
Courses to steer; distance off dangers; parallel index lines; expected currents; prevailing winds; distance between alteration points.
What factors do you consider as important before mooring a vessel?
Use of proper Personal Protective Equipment, Well maintained mooring equipment, Make sure the area is tidy and clean, Mooring stations should have effective hazard markings/ hazard highlighting, Stay clear of mooring ropes/wires, Be aware of Snap-back Zone, Proper procedures, Effective communication
Use of proper Personal Protective Equipment, Mooring stations should have effective hazard markings/ hazard highlighting, Stay clear of mooring ropes/wires, Be aware of Snap-back Zone, Proper procedures
Use of proper Personal Protective Equipment and be aware of Snap-back Zone
Use of proper Personal Protective Equipment
The sign on the image indicates:
This is the location where you should operate pyrotechnic equipment (Buoyant smoke signal, hand flares and rocket parachute flares) In case of an emergency
Location of lifebuoy with self-igniting light and self-activated smoke signal
Location where you should throw lifebuoys in case a man- over-board situation occurs.
What does the term 'stoichiometric mixture' mean when used in relation to combustion of hydrocarbon fuels?
A ideal mixture of fuel and air in which all of the fuel in the mixture is consumed during combustion.
An ideal mixture of fuel and air in which all of the fuel in the mixture is consumed during combustion with a minimum of excess air.
An ideal mixture of fuel and air in which all of the fuel and oxygen in the mixture are consumed during combustion.
A ideal mixture of fuel and air in which all of the oxygen in the air in the mixture is consumed during combustion.
When we are measuring salinity with a salinometer, the sensing device is:
The bottom end bolts employed in 4 stroke diesel engines are usually given a finite life and must be replaced periodically. What would be the normal failure mode that would affect these bolts if they were not replaced as required?
Failure due to torsional stresses
Failure due to bending stresses
Failure due to fatigue stresses
Failure due to tensile stresses
Which of the following types of cover should be fitted to the lower deck bilge wells of a conventional reefer vessel?
A steel watertight cover.
A steel watertight cover with an insulated plug.
Is it necessary to cool the water samples from the cooling system, before testing?
Yes, must be cooled to 25 Degr. C.
Yes, must be cooled to 50 Degr. C.
No, must be heated to about 95 Degr.C.
During bunker transfer operations, deck scuppers should be:
Plugged to prevent spilled oil flowing overboard
Only fitted to the side of the vessel that bunkers are being loaded
Attended by crew to collect any spilled oil that approaches
This device can detect a package of drugs inside a large delivery of ship’s stores. What is it?
Which of the following conditions will block the starting signal for the air start system of a medium speed diesel engine which is being used for main propulsion purposes?
Low jacket cooling water temperature.
Valve rotators not operating.
Low start air pressure alarm.
What type of vessels are these?
Two vessels engaged in pair trawling
Two vessels fishing, but not trawling
What daylight identification signal letter (from international code) is the CSS (Co-ordination Surface Search) vessel showing?
What measures should be taken in order to avoid explosive gases to form on top of coal cargoes?
Cover the top of the cargo by tarpaulins
Keep hatches and ventilators closed and airtight
Ventilate the holds as well as possible
Moisten the top of the cargo by water at the completion of loading