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Which class of fire involves gas?
Class C fire
Class D fire
Class A fire
Class B fire
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
*Which code regulates the transportation of dangerous goods by sea ?
IMDG
RID
MARPOL
ADR
In case of diesel driven fire pumps, for how long shall the fuel tank capacity allow the pump to be run at full capacity? (SOLAS II-2/4.3.3.2.3)
Six hours
Fifteen hours
One hour
Three hours
What type of nozzles for fire hoses shall be used aboard ships? (SOLAS II-2/4.8.4)
Jet type
Spray type
Dual purpose (jet/spray) type incorporating shutoff
Dual purpose (jet/spray) type
At which time shall required fixed fire-detection and fire-alarm systems with manual operated call points be in operation? (SOLAS II-2/13.1.1)
At sea and in ports when there are qualified officers on duty
Always at nighttime
At all times during navigation
Capable of immediate operation at all times
Via Inmarsat-C a message is sent to an Inmarsat-C mailbox with a positive delivery notification (PDN). The groundstation will:
send a PDN, if the message has arrived in the mailbox
send no PDN’s with messages intended for the mailbox
Don't know
send a PDN, as soon as the message is collected from the mailbox
Which of the equipment listed is not included in the fireman's personal equipment? (SOLAS II-2/17.1.1)
An electric safety lamp
Leather safety boots and gloves
An axe
Protective clothing
If Mouth - to - Mouth (M-T-M) ventilation by itself is unsuccessful and the casualty's heart stops, or has stopped beating, you must perform External Chest Compression (ECC) in conjunction with M-T-M. What is the complete rate when performing ECC?
Complete 15 compressions at the rate of 80 compressions per minute
Complete 10 compressions at the rate of 40 compressions per minute.
Complete 25 compressions at the rate of 75 compressions per minute.
Complete 20 compressions at the rate of 60 compressions per minute.
In which way may intake of poisonous material occur?
All mentioned.
Skin penetration and skin absorption.
Swallowing.
By inhalation.
What measures regarding ship stability should be taken in order to make passenger ships able to withstand critical damage?
Avoid overloading the ship
Damaged stability to be increased by weight redistribution.
Maintain sufficient intact stability
Damaged stability to be increased by use of water ballast
What is the search pattern system called where 1 ship and 1 plane are involved ?
Coordinated Crab
Patterton
SOLAS
Flight Cross
The rudder is hard over when steaming at full ahead in shallow water. How much "lift force" remains when the engine is stopped?
About 10 %
About 50 %
There will be lift force remaining
About 80 %
What is the purpose of the « SQUELCH » on a VHF transmitter/receiver?
" reduce the ""noise"" in the background"
Increase the range of the transmitter
increase the sound signal of the receiver
switch to another channel
You just have thrown an inflatable liferaft overboard from your vessel. The liferaft was stowed at a distance of 10 metres above the waterline (light condition). What minimum length of painter will you have to pull out pulled out in order to get the liferaft inflated (N.B.: The inflation of the liferaft takes place once the whole length of painter is pulled out)
10 metres
15 metres
30 metres
20 metres
According to SOLAS, every persons assigned to crew the rescue boat or assigned to the marine evacuation system party shall be provided with:
a thermal protective aid and a lifejacket
an anti-exposure suit
an immersion suit or an anti-exposure suit
an immersion suit
Which of the following features is required for an anti-exposure suit ?
is fitted with a light and a whistle
is marked with the name of the vessel to which the appliance belongs
can be continously worn without impeding every duties to be performed by the wearer when in normal watch on the bridge
is made of such a material that it cannot be torn
Which of the following requirements regarding the number of lifejackets provided do NOT correspond to present regulations? (SOLAS III/7.2)
A number of lifejackets suitable for children equal to at least 10% of the number of passengers onboard or a greater number as may be required to provide a lifejacket for each child
A sufficient number of lifejackets shall be carried for persons on watch
A sufficient number of lifejackets for use at remotely located survival craft station
A number of lifejackets equal to at least 10% of the total number of passengers and crew to be placed in the vicinity of the muster stations
Which one of the listed requirements regarding rescue boats do not correspond to present regulations? Rescue boats shall:
have self-bailing arrangements
have permanent arrangement for towing
be capable of carrying at least 5 persons seated and one person lying down
be capable of manoeuvring at speeds up to 6 knots
If conditions permit, which is the best way to board a liferaft which is floating close to the ship?
Use a rope ladder close to the raft to climb down and board
Jump into the water close to the raft, without a lifejacket, as this will make it easier to swim and board the liferaft
Jump onto the raft itself
Wearing a lifejacket, jump into the water close to the raft and then swim to it
*Give the meaning of the following symbol
Start engine
Start water spray
Reverse engine
Start air supply
*At least, how often shall life boats be launched with their assigned operating crew aboard and manoeuvred in the water?
Every week
Every three months
Every month
Every two weeks
When fighting fire, why shall you never pour water into hot fat?
The water will explode into steam causing hot fat to be thrown far away thus possibly causing severe burns or fire.
The water will turn into steam and cause the fat to explode.
The fat will not be edible any more.
The fat will stiffen immediately and need reheating.
How should the spare oxygen and acetylene gas welding bottles be stored onboard the ship?
In a refrigerated room.
In two separate rooms outside the engine room space.
In the workshop in the engine room as close as possible to welding equipment.
In the steering flat.
Indicate the correct name for the tool on the sketch:
Grinding machine
Flat file
Chisel
Pliers
A bulk carrier is loading to complete on summer draught of 10.00m when in salt water; the vessel is loading in river water; The dock water allowance is 80mm ; the maximum draught when loading is completed is??
10.80metres
10.08 metres
11.24 metres
9.92 metres
What are we seeing here?
A sailing vessel, at anchor.
A sailing vessel of less than 10 metres in length, displaying the mandatory combined lantern inlieu of sailing lights, seen head-on.
A sailing vessel less than 20 metres in length, displaying the optional combined lantern in lieu of standard sailing lights, seen head-on.
A sailing vessel, seen from astern, where the edges of her sidelights are both visible.
When is a vessel deemed to be cargo worthy?
When the hatch covers and/or hatch pontoons are weather tight
When the vessel’s Safety Construction Certificate is valid
When the hatch covers and/or hatch pontoons are watertight
When all her certificates are in order
What are the required data inputs into most gyro compasses to reduce any possible compass error?
All of the data in the suggested answers
Latitude and Speed
Maximum helm angle and rolling period
Deviation and Variation
Discharge of a frozen cargo is about to start from a conventional reefer vessel. Select, from the options given, the best procedure to follow to ensure good cargo care.
The fans should be run at slow speed for one hour before discharge commences.
The fans should be kept running throughout discharge.
The fans should be kept running after the hatch is open until the stevedores enter the hatch.
The fans should be stopped just before the hatch lids are raised for opening.
What is the most important reason for separating a panicking passenger from the group?
It is easier to calm the person down in private.
You want to protect the panicking person as much as possible.
You don't want other passengers to hear if you have to become very strict with the panicking person.
Panic can spread and affect other passengers.
A diode is in good condition when the following test results are obtained using a Digital Multi-Meter.
With + to A a reading of about 0.6V, and with probes reversed a reading of O/L.
With + to K a reading of about 0.6V and with probes reversed a reading of O/L.
With + to A good continuity ( low ohms) and with the probes reversed a reading of infinity.
With + to K good contiuity ( low ohms) and with the probes reversed a reading of infinty.
Which of the following cargo types could normally be stowed next to drums of cement on a General Cargo Vessel?
Pallets new clothing
Steel plates
Bagged rice
New motor cars
"If drugs or suspected drugs are found onboard your ship, follow the five C’s. Confirm, Clear, Cordon, Control and:"
Check
Chuck
Change
Cheer
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
What must you ensure when using portable slopes to discharge ro-ro units?
They must be new
They must be free of dirt
The surfaces must be of the fish-bone type
They must be exactly aligned with the units’ tyres
When would gassing-up of cargo tanks on an LNG carrier normally be necessary?
To remove inert gas or nitrogen from the cargo tank atmosphere.
Prior to loading each cargo.
When the tank atmosphere needs to be made inert.
During each ballast voyage.
You have a cargo of Lube Oil Additive in tank 6 Centre. Which of the following will happen if heating is applied and the temperature increases?
Its weight will increase - it will get heavier.
It will contract - its volume will decrease.
Its weight will decrease - it will get lighter.
It will expand - its volume will increase.
When there is a need to interupt current flow in a high voltage system it may be very difficult to quench the electrical arc which is generated at the circuit breaker contacts. Which of the following arcing media is commonly found in high voltage marine switchgear?
Vacuum
Air
Water
Oil
A refrigerated container vessel described as being 'con-air' would most likely maintain perishable products by which of the following means?
By supplying fresh water to the holds for additional cooling of suitable integral units.
Electric power supplied to clip on units which are attached to the reefer containers.
Cold air delivered direct to the containers via a system of ducts.
Electric power supplied direct to the containers via connections on deck and in the holds.
For what purposes is nitrogen used in cargo tanks on a chemical tanker?
Cleanliness (provision of a clean atmosphere in the tank) and quantity (minimising any loss of cargo through evaporation).
Maintenance (nitrogen in the tank restricts moisture build-up and stops corrosion on the tank bulkheads).
Quality control (the nitrogen blanket ensures a uniform temperature throughout the product by stopping loss of heat at the surface).
Safety (atmosphere control) and purity (maintenance of quality of product by stopping contact with air).
Which of the following ship motions complements the natural springing tendency of Ro-Ro cargoes?
Heaving
Yawing
Surging
Roling
Is smoking permitted in the galley? (Select the most correct answer)
No.
Yes, but only once food service is completed.
If the vessel is in port, it is prohibited; if the vessel is at sea, then it is permitted.
Yes, because it is not considered a public area.
Approximately how many days will fresh cucumbers usually last in cold storage?
28 days
1day
4 days
18 days
Information about your ship’s security arrangements and procedures is stored electronically. Which of these measures will help safeguard it from potential threats?
Work history verification
Encoded email messages
Protective markings
Passwords
Under what circumstances would you remove guards and safety devices from machinery?
To allow the shaft to be seen to confirm the machine is running.
When they are rattling and vibrating.
When the safety devices keep stopping the machinery
During overhaul and maintenance procedures.
Where is there a likelihood of inadequate initial design on a bulk carrier?
Around the hatch corners
On cross-deck plating
On the sheer strack
On shell plating
What standing instruction should be given to prevent a possible blackout on board a ro-ro vessel?
To check with the duty engineer prior to switching on motors or other machinery that take a heavy load
To check with the duty engineer prior to taking steps in correcting the vessel’s list
To use minimum deck lighting at night
To switch off lights in idle cargo holds
What is important when checking cargo lashings on a General Cargo Vessel?
The number and extent of lashings
The tightness of all lashings
The strength of lashing materials
The type of lashing materials
You are on a sailing vessel, underway in open water. This vessel is sighted on the starboard bow, on a steady bearing and the distance is closing. By the International Regulations for the Preventing Collisions at Sea, what action will you follow?
This vessel is clearly a power-driven vessel and I anticipate that the bearing will therefore close and she will pass ahead at a safe distance.
Risk of collision is deemed to exist and, as the other vessel is on a steady bearing on my starboard side, I am required to keep out of the way. I will make a broad alteration of course to starboard.
Risk of collision is deemed to exist and, as the other vessel is on a steady bearing on my starboard side, I will maintain my course and speed.
By Rule 18, a power-driven vessel underway shall keep out of the way of a sailing vessel. I will maintain my course and speed, but will continue to monitor situation to ensure the other vessel takes avoiding action.
On a Container vessel, what is the function of a buttress?
To support the lowest tier of containers in a non-cellular cargo hold
When used at the base of container stacks its prevents the tank top plating from being pierced
To support container stacks in a non-cellular cargo hold
To support the lowest tier of containers in a con-bulker's cargo hold
From the options given, select the type of cleaner that is most suitable for washing down a refrigerated cargo space.
A cleaner which contains a powerful bleaching agent.
A cleaner which has a fresh smell such as the smell of pine.
A cleaner containing a powder scouring agent.
An odourless cleaner.
What is the principal ingredient in Risotto?
Pasta.
Seafood.
Rice.
Green vegetables.
What are the duties of engine room ratings forming part of an engine room watch?
To note all machinery not functioning properly.
To clean and maintain dirty equipment.
To assist in the efficient and safe watchkeeping.
To verify the current operational parameters.
On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term "BREADTH" are given. Which one is the correct one?
Breadth is given by C on the figure
Breadth is given by A on the figure
Breadth is given by B on the figure
Breadth is given by D on the figure
In a heat exchanger where seawater is used to cool fresh water, the seawater pressure should be maintained lower than the freshwater pressure to:
Minimize the load on the seawater pump
Eliminate scaling problems on seawater side
Reduce erosion
Prevent contamination if leaks are developed
What is a "colander" used for?
To drain the water off food.
To stir foods during cooking.
To hold different foods together during barbequeing.
To test the temperature of food during cooking.
From which locations is it normally possible to close watertight doors?
A watertight door can only be closed by a control adjacent to the door
Watertight doors can be closed locally and also a remote control station within the accommodation
Watertight doors can be closed adjacent to the door and remotely from bridge and also one emergency remote control station
Watertight doors can be closed from the bridge and an alarm sounds at the door
The pressure delivered by a gear type fuel oil transfer pump suddenly reduces from 5 bar to 4 bar during transfer. From the options given, select the most likely cause of this occurrence.
The oil tank from which the oil is being transferred is empty.
The pump drive has sheared.
The pump gears and casing have become worn.
Part of the pump relief/recirculation valve spring has broken off allowing the valve to open further.
What kinds of checks must be carried out on slings, wires and other items of lifting equipment before they are used in routine operations?
They must be tested under load, to ensure they can bear the planned weight.
They must be visually inspected to ensure that the ID and SWL marks are clearly legible.
They do not need to be checked. They are checked under the vessel's planned maintenance system every 12 months.
They must be visually inspected and ascertained, so far as is possible, as being in good working order and fit for purpose.
Why is the overboard discharge outlet on a chemical tanker located below the waterline?
To prevent damage to the hull paint by any chemicals that might be blown back against the ship's side.
So that personnel on board are protected from hazardous vapours by a layer of seawater.
So that tank cleaning can be carried out without anyone noticing.
To ensure that the cargo residues pumped out during tank washing are thoroughly dissolved and distributed in the ship's wake.
Why is it necessary to have routine testing of the cooling water?
To trace leakage in the cooling water system.
To detect the presence of contaminants in the water that may be injurious to the cooling system.
To ensure that the proper residuals of treatment chemicals, as specified, are maintained all time.
t is not necessary.
What should be continuously monitored when carrying DRI cargoes?
Hydrogen emissions
Integrity of the inert gas blanket
Nitrogen emissions
Cargo temperatures
When describing Crude Oil Washing on an oil tanker, what name is given to areas within a cargo tank that are not directly impinged, or hit by the stream from tank washing machines?
Shadow areas
Protected areas
Deflected areas
Hidden areas
What temperature do we calculate on when using the ASTM-IP tables?
We calculate the liquid weight at actual temperature.
We calculate the liquid weight at +25 C.
We calculate the liquid weigh at ambient temperature.
We calculate the liquid weight at +15 C.
Which is the most important factor in the safety awareness of the ships crew?
The safety awareness of the senior officers
The level of emergency-preparedness
The quality of emergency drills
The shipboard training provided
TBN - total base number from a lube oil test, indicates the:
Amount of organic acids in the oil.
Amount of contaminants in the lubricating oil.
Alkalinity of the lubricating oil.
Flash point.
Give clear, direct instructions in an emergency, and show passengers exactly what they need to do. What is the most important reason for doing this?
3% of passengers panic.
3% of passengers have little or no ship safety knowledge.
25% of passengers go into shock.
75% of passengers are confused, and feel helpless.
Which is the "STARBOARD QUARTER", in the figure?
The Starboard quarter is C, in the figure
The Starboard quarter is B, in the figure
The Starboard quarter is A, in the figure
The Starboard quarter is D, in the figure
Where can the information be found as to what actual cargoes a liquefied gas carrier can carry?
Safety Construction Certificate.
Certificate of Fitness.
Safety Equipment Certificate.
SOLAS.
During inspection and calibration of one unit, you observe the situation shown. The conclusion is clover leafing. The main engine uses high grade TBN cylinder oil. What do you have to do in order to reduce wear?
Contact engine maker for advice.
Increase the jacket cooling water temperature to avoid the sulfur dew point
Decrease jacket cooling water temperature to avoid heat stress
Increase cylinder oil consumption to neutralize the sulfur
You have just collected some fresh provisions from the storeroom below the galley. As you are coming back up the stairway, you slip and fall, dropping the provisions and scratching your leg, causing minor bleeding. Which of the following will you now do?
I will say nothing, as the accident did not take place in the galley and was my own faulty anyway; I will pick up the provisions I dropped and carry on as usual; I will look at the scratches when I get a break.
I will tell the Chief Cook and let him decide whether to report or record it; we will use all of the provisions as usual, as the cooking process will ensure any contamination or damage is neutralised.
I will report the incident; I will obtain first aid; I will ensure an entry is made in the accident log; I will ensure all the provisions are inspected for damage and any bruised, broken or contaminated goods are discarded.
I will tell my colleagues in the galley that I slipped but that I am OK; I will not mention that I dropped any provisions and will just wash any items that dropped onto the deck.
When should the watch-keeping engineer inform the bridge that the main engine is ready for manoeuvring?
When engine room staff are working aloft.
When the ship's course needs to be altered.
Once the engine is properly prepared and tested and the engine room is correctly manned
Three or four hours before heavy weather is expected.
This vessel is sighted ahead and slightly to port. What is her situation? What will you do?
This vessel is aground. I will navigate with extreme caution given the nature of the hazard.
This is a vessel not under command at anchor.
This is a vessel engaged in fishing vessel, with her nets fast on an obstruction. I will keep out of the way by rule 18 of the International Collision Regulations.
This is a vessel aground. She appears to have been headed to starboard of my track and I will therefore alter course to port, passing under her stern.
On a conventional reefer vessel is possible to ventilate the cargo spaces with fresh air using fans and trunkings. One of the reasons for using fresh air ventilation is to control the relative humidity within the cargo space. Select the option which best completes the following statement. "It is beneficial to be able to control the relative humidity within the cargo space because fruit cargoes should be kept…
…relatively moist to avoid the cargo dehydrating during the passage."
… relatively dry to avoid the formation of fungus in the vent trunkings during the passage."
…relatively dry to avoid deterioration of the packaging during the passage."
... as dry as possible to avoid build up of mould during the passage."
Which is the "CAPSTAN", in the figure?
The Capstan is indicated by A, in the figure
The Capstan is indicated by D, in the figure
The Capstan is indicated by C, in the figure
The Capstan is indicated by B, in the figure
The circuit consists of two inductors, L(1) = 6 H and L(2) = 12 H, in series. Calculate the equivalent total inductance.
L(S) = 18H
L(S) = 0.5 H
L(S) = 1,5 H
L(S) = 4H
What is the characteristic of alkanes?
Alkanes has only a single bond between two atoms.
Alkanes has a triple bond between the atoms.
The name of alkanes always ends with “anes”.
Alkanes has only a single bond between the atoms.
What name is given to the fine layer of peel on citrus fruits, often scraped off and added to other dishes to add flavour?
Cest.
Xest.
Zest.
Sest.
What is the name given to the mixture in which meat or fish can be laid for a few hours to add flavour right through the dish?
Macedoine.
Mignonade.
Marmalade.
Marinade.
You are mid-way through the discharge of several grades of chemicals. You hear a sudden change in tone on a cargo pump and notice hydraulic oil spraying from a broken oil supply pipe. What will you do?
Secure some heavy duty rubber packing over the hole in the pipe and place a bucket underneath to contain any continuing leakage. Throw a bag of sand around the area to make it less slippery.
Activate the hydraulic emergency stop. Notify the Duty officer. Close all manual cargo valves. Prepare for emergency spill response.
Stop the cargo pump supplied by the broken line. Continue discharge with all other pumps.
Notify the duty engineer and request a fitter evaluates the problem with the hydraulic line.
In most colour coding systems for kitchen knives, what colour is used only for knives used in the preparation of raw fish?
Green.
Brown.
Red.
Blue.
On modern chemical tankers, nitrogen is often used to achieve a super-dry atmosphere within a cargo tank prior to loading. Sometimes however, equipment delivering a special air supply is fitted and available for this same purpose. What does this equipment do?
It injects nitrogen into the air.
It supplies super-cooled air.
It filters carbon-dioxide out of the air.
It supplies de-humidified air.
Many water tube boilers feature so called screen tubes. What is the purpose of these screen tubes?
To protect the superheater from direct exposure to the furnace.
To help remove any contaminants from the combustion gas that may foul other parts of the boiler.
To protect the boiler insulation from direct exposure to the furnace.
To provide a gas tight chamber for the furnace.
What should you do in case of any fire breaks out?
Ask passengers to assist you with fire-fighting
Fight the fire and report to the bridge when you have extinguished it
Alert the bridge, Rescue human life, Extinguish if possible by use of available fire fighting-fighting appliances, Secure the area/ damage control
Call FIRE-FIRE-FIRE
How many rescue boats should be provided on ro-ro passenger ships of 500 gross tons and above?
Two, and at least one of the rescue boats shall be a Fast Rescue Boat
One Fast Rescue Boat
Two Fast Rescue Boats, one on each side of the ship
None providing the ship has lifeboats
How is cargo in a self-unloading bulk carrier fed to the vessel’s conveyor belts during discharge?
Via remote-controlled hopper gates at the bottom of each hold
Via hydraulically-operated hopper gates at the bottom of each hold
By gravity through mechanical hopper gates at the bottom of each hold
Via mechanically-operated hopper gates at the bottom of each hold
What is the purpose of an evacuation analysis?
o provide port state control inspectors with reports
To ensure the ship can be evacuated in less than 30 minutes
To provide the passengers with written results of the analysis
To identify and eliminate, as far as practicable, congestion which may develop during an abandonment
Are there any special lights to be exhibited by a vessel towing or pushing another vessel?
Use a searchlight only to warn off other ships.
As for power-driven vessel under way.
Lights as per rules regulated by the shape and total length of the towing.
No need for light at all.
Give the meaning of the following symbol
Flame detector
Fire pump
Foam valve
Space protected by foam
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