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Falls used in launching shall be turned end for end at an interval of not more than X months and to be renewed not later than every Y years, where the intervals are:

12 months / 4 years

6 months / 2 years

20 months / 3 years

30 months / 5 years

How much food per person is supplied in a lifeboat?

None - only barley sugar sweets supplied

Not less than 10000 kJ

Not less than 20000 kJ

Not less than 5000 kJ

Hand flares and buoyant smoke signals can continue to burn or emit smoke after having been immersed for a period of 10s

Right

Wrong

Right if the immersion depth is smaller than 100mm

Right if the immersion depth is smaller than 1m

*A rocket parachute flare must have a rate of descent of not more than

1m/s

0.5 m/s

5 m/s

10 m/s

In a smoke filled alleyway were will the cleanest air be found, and how should you proceed out?

Towards the upper part, stand as tall as possible and walk out.

It will be the same in all parts, therefore I would just leave as quickly as possible.

Near to the deck, crawl out keeping your face as near to the deck as possible.

Sit and wait for the rescue party.

*May liquid fuel, lubricating oil or other flammable oils be carried in a forepeak tank?

Yes

It depends on the flash point

It depends on the type of trade of the vessel

*As far as human factor is concerned, which of the following actions should be considered as an efficient one?

To establish inner rules to perform works of a special risk

To train the fire brigade

To equip them with better communication systems

All the answers are good

What is the best place to store the international shore connection?

At a place easily accessible from the shore

In the engine room

In the wheelhouse

Together with the cargo hoses

In the radio telex-traffic the landline-connection with a subscriber ashore will be broken with the following command:

msg+

NNNN

kkkk

brk+

DSC-transmissions with the tele-command ’test’ can:

be sent by a VHF-installation on the DSC-distress channel

not be sent by VHF-installation

Don't know

be sent by a VHF-installation or the SAR-channel

How often are "abandon ship" drills required to be held on cargo vessels according to SOLAS?

Once every 6 months.

Once every week.

Once every month.

Once every year.

Severe pains in the chest occur when the coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heart, become too narrow for sufficient oxygenated blood to reach the muscles of the heart. Normally these attacks only last a few minutes, and the pain stops if the casualty rests. What kind of medicine to be taken when an Angina Pectoris attack occurs?

Petidin.

Chlorocin Phosphate.

Nitro glycerine tablets.

Nitro hydrogen tablets.

Water Jel is a unique product regarding protection and first aid of burns. Water Jel is delivered in different sizes. Biggest is a carpet with the size 182cm x 152 cm. What is the highest temperature the Water Jel carpet is resistant against?

2500 C

823 C

414 C

1530 C

A conventional tanker has most of its tanks slack during the discharging of oil cargo, it is not of any great consequence; however, if an OBO has most of its holds slack during discharging (or loading) of oil cargo this will:

Have not much effect on stability as these vessels are designed for such conditions?

Cause the vessel to develop a slow rolling motion?

Cause extreme strain to the hull on the listed side if a list develops?

Likely cause a sudden or violent list due to the very large free surface in the broad beamed holds?

If you are called upon to reeve a new wire onto a self-stowing winch drum you would, after looking at brake arrangement, reeve it to pay out as follows:

Depends on the lay of the wire strands

Direction B

Direction A

Doesn-t matter which direction

You are drifting with a loaded VLCC in open sea. You have observed the direction and rate of drift. Can you do anything to change the direction and rate of drift?

We will just have to wait and see

We can apply the rudder although we have no engine power

No, there is nothing I can do about that

We can trim the ship by stern as much as possible. This will most likely change the direction and rate of drift.

Give the meaning of the following symbol:

lower liferaft to water

evacuation slide

davit-launched liferaft

liferaft without canopy

Which one of the following requirements regarding lifebuoys corresponds to present SOLAS regulations?

Not less than half the total number of lifebuoys shall be provided with self-ignition lights.

All lifebuoys shall be placed in holders with quick-release arrangement.

At least two lifebuoys on each side of the ship shall be fitted with a buoyant lifeline.

At least one lifebuoy shall be placed in the vicinity of the bow.

Which one among the following information shall be marked on the container of an inflatable liferaft:

SOLAS A PACK or SOLAS B PACK according to the type of emergency pack enclosed

the port of registry of the ship to which the liferaft belongs

the name of the ship to which the liferaft belongs

the number of the liferaft

Which of the following fittings shall be provided to all lifeboats:

permanent boarding arrangements on both sides to enable persons in the water to board the lifeboat

arrangements for providing an adequate view forward, aft, and to both sides

an electric power starting system for the propulsion engine with one rechargeable energy source

a remotely operated steering arrangement

Which among the following list is particularly required for a totally enclosed lifeboat ?

windows on both sides can be closed watertight and opened for ventilationc

access hatches which can be closed watertight

self-bailing arrangementsd

handrails inside for persons moving to their seats

Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every rescue boat ?

a food ration for each person as described in SOLAS convention

sufficient buoyant oars or paddles provided with thole pins or crutches

anti-seasickness medicine sufficient for at least 48h and one seasickness bag for each person

one copy of the prescribed life saving signals on a waterproof card

Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every lifeboat ?

sea-charts and navigating equipment

an EPIRB

four rocket parachute flares

one life-jacket for each person

*Give the meaning of the following symbol

Fasten immersion suit belt

Fasten seat belts

Secure buoy line to the ship

Secure hatches

*Give the meaning of the following symbol

Start air supply

Start air filling of the davit launched liferaft

Start air filling of the liferaft

Start ventilation of the rescue boat

An inflatable lifejacket will inflate:

Either automatically on immersion or by mouth

Automatically on immersion

Either automatically on immersion or by a single manual motion

Either automatically on immersion or by a single manual motion or by mouth

*Which of following items shall be included in an abandon ship drill?

Checking the lifeboat provisions and supplies

Checking the distress signal rockets and other distress signals

Checking passenger's immersion suits

operation of davits used for launching liferafts

What kind of safety equipment should be in place in connection with a grinding wheel?

Welding mask.

Shield.

Goggles and shield.

Goggles.

The typical current gain of a common emitter transistor is

10-200

500-5000

1-1000

1-10

A bulk cargo is loaded and the cargo stow has been left with an excessive peak height; what could be the result of this situation?

Excessive stresses on transverse bulkheads

Excessive stresses on tank top

Excessive cargo sweat

Damage to hatch covers

Why is it necessary to have routine testing of the cooling water?

To detect the presence of contaminants in the water that may be injurious to the cooling system.

It is not necessary.

To ensure that the proper residuals of treatment chemicals, as specified, are maintained all time.

To trace leakage in the cooling water system.

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.

For what purpose are we using a Mollier diagram?

We use the Mollier diagram to calculate the differential pressure over the cooling plant.

We use the Mollier diagram to calculate the heat transferred to the cooling plant.

We use the Mollier diagram to calculate the vapour flow in the cooling plant.

We use the Mollier diagram to calculate the cooling capacity of the cooling plant.

What does the IMSBC Code emphasise with reference to the exposure of personal to the dust created when carrying some bulk cargoes?

The code does not make any reference to this hazard

A high standard of personal hygiene

The responsibility of the Master to ensure that staff are wearing the correct clothing

The restricted loading of certain cargoes which may be excessively dusty

The vessel is instructed to load alternate holds when chartered to carry a high density cargo. What reasons could be given by the master to refuse to do this?

The trim of the vessel will not be satisfactory.

The summer deadweight will not be achieved.

Cargo space cleaning after discharge will be excessive.

IMO do not recommend alternate loading of cargo holds with high density cargoes.

At the design phase of a container ship, how is the loss of strength resulting from the large deck openings, compensated?

Large deck beams longitudinally and athwartships at the sides and ends of hatches

Additional transverse bulkheads

Large doubling plates at the hatch corners

Additional longitudinal bulkheads

What is the main purpose of the reliquefaction plant fitted to many liquefied gas carriers?

It is used to change the cargo vapour back to liquid keep the cargo cooled.

It is used to discharge the cargo when the cargo pumps don't work.

It is used to cool down the cargo tanks before loading.

It is used to change the liquid cargo to vapour to heat the cargo if it is too cold.

Which type of cargo pump works by the cargo being drawn into the pump at high speed and being thown outwards against the pump casing by rotating impellers?

Centrifugal.

Positive displacement.

Reciprocating.

Self-priming.

Great care must be taken when manually parralling two or more alternators. At which point would you engage the main circuit breaker of the incoming alternator when paralleling two alternators?

With the pointer of the synchroscope stopped at 0 (12 O'clock) or both synchronising lights bright

With the pointer of the synchronizer stopped at any position and both synchronizing lamps bright (on)

With the pointer of the synchronoscope rotating fast and both synchronizing lamps flashing on and off

With the pointer of the synchronoscope moving slowly clockwise and almost at 0° (12 O'clock) or both synchronizing lamps dark (off)

What is the normal maximum oil content permitted for machinery space bilge overboard discharge via OWS equipment?

15 ppm

100 ppm

Zero ppm

50 ppm

Prior to commence loading, in what way would you best ensure a smooth technical operation?

Test/check the COW system?

Test/check the cargo pumps?

Test/check cargo pipes?

All the mentioned alternatives?

If the general alarm is sounding and evacuation of the ship is required. What is the best way to ensure that all passengers are aware of the situation?

Use Public Address system to inform the passengers. Inform all passengers to report to designated area for head count.

Crew with designated emergency duties should proceed to the muster station to count all passengers in his section. If somebody is missing, report to their superior.

Inform the passengers through Public Address system. Crew with designated emergency duties should proceed to their cabin section and search all cabins. Guide and evacuate passengers. If the area is inaccessible report to their superior or the bridge.

Alarm signal and Public Address system will be effectively, including head count at muster point.

On a Container vessel, how would you deal with a containerised scrap metal fire?

Cool the container using seawater

Allow the cargo to smoulder

Extinguish by smothering

Extinguish using seawater

SOLAS reg II-2 and IMO MSC.1/Circ 1321 requires that cargo pump rooms on oil tankers shall be mechanically ventilated, using non-sparking suction type fans. What is the minimum number of changes of air per hour that a ventilation system must deliver?

At least 15 per hour.

At least 30 per hour.

At least 10 per hour.

At least 20 per hour.

Why should boiler sootblowers normally only be operated in the correct sequence?

To minimise loss of steam pressure

To ensure soot is cleared progressively from the bottom tubes to the top and toward the boiler uptakes.

To avoid excess stress in the boiler.

So that the operator does not forget which sootblowers have been used.

What is a likely cause of fishmeal fires?

A moisture content less than 6%

Ineffective antioxidant at the time of production

Too much antioxidant at the time of production

Fat content less than 10%

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

During maintenance work on a compensated mechanical hydraulic governor air is drawn in to the hydraulic circuit after draining and flushing out the unit. Which of the actions given in the options is most likely to assist in the removal of the air from the system?

With the governor in operation open the compensation needle valve to introduce instability and disturb the engine load to make the governor hunt.

With the governor in operation close the compensation needle valve and disturb the load to make the engine hunt.

Overfill the governor with fresh oil to force all of the air out.

Drain the governor again and slowly refill with fresh oil.

You are proceeding along a coastal route when you hear this signal. The visibility is severely restricted. What does the signal mean?

There is a vessel at anchor in the vicinity. She is more than 100 metres in length. She is sounding an additional warning signal to approaching vessels, directing them to "keep clear".

There is a vessel at anchor in the vicinity. She is less than 100 metres in length. She is sounding an additional warning to approaching vessels that they are "running into danger".

There is a vessel aground in the vicinity. She is more than 100 metres in length. She is sounding an additional warning to approaching vessels that they are "running into danger".

There is a vessel aground in the vicinity. She is less than 100 metres in length. She is sounding an additional warning to approaching vessels to "navigate with extreme caution".

The image shows an indicator diagram taken from a diesel engine cylinder . Which of the following options is the action most likely to identify the fault.?

Check if the fuel pump injection is too early, or fuel pump lead is too great, for that cylinder.

Check the exhaust valve.

Check that the fuel temperature and viscosity are correct.

Check if the fuel injection valve is partly blocked.

What causes cargo sweat on a Bulk Carrier?

Cold and moist air introduced into a warm cargo hold

Warm, dry air being introduced into the cargo hold

Warm air introduced into a cargo hold

Warm and moist air introduced into a cooler cargo hold

A positive displacement, rotary type, volumetric flow meter reads low with an error reading of 1% when used to measure flow of heavy oil and 2.5% when used to measure the flow of diesel oil. From the options given select the most likely cause of this difference in error?

The lower mass of diesel oil results in a lower reading.

The higher viscosity of the heavy oil is slowing down the rotary element in the meter.

The low lubricity of the diesel oil is increasing the friction in the rotating element and slowing the rotor down.

The meter is worn internally.

Which of these conventions is The International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code a part of?

STCW - 95

MARPOL

The Anti Terrorist International Agreement

SOLAS

After water-washing the turbocharger exhaust side it starts to vibrate even though it was operating normally prior to the washing procedure. What is the most likely cause of this problem?

The foundation bolts for the turbocharger are loose.

The rotor blades are damaged or the blades are not properly cleaned

Water drain for washing system is blocked allowing water to build up in the turbine casing.

The turbocharger bearings are worn out.

Some cargoes carried on liquefied gas carriers are toxic and are given a Threshold Limit Value (TLV) as a time weighted average (TWA). What does the TLV-TWA usually indicate?

It indicates the maximum vapour concentration that a person can be exposed to for 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week.

It indicates the maximum vapour concentration that a person can be exposed to for one hour.

It indicates the absolute maximum vapour concentration that a person may be exposed to at any time.

It indicates the maximum vapour concentration that a person can be exposed to before breathing apparatus is required.

Which Convention placed on the shipowner an obligation to exercise due diligence to make a ship seaworthy, requiring him "before and at the beginning of a voyage…to….make the ship seaworthy…and…make the holds...and all other parts of the vessel in which goods are carried, fit and safe for their reception, carriage and preservation"?

The Paris Memorandum.

The Hague-Visby Rules.

The Antwerp Convention.

The Nassau Protocol.

Too high exhaust temperature in one cylinder becomes because of:

Nozzle ring of turbocharger fouled or partially choked.

Scavenge ports dirty.

Compression pressure too low.

Speed governor defective.

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

Car decks on board ro-ro passenger ships are nomally closed during sea passage. Why are passengers not allowed to be on the car-deck during sailing?

Vehicles and other cargo can shift when the ship is rolling. Persons may be trapped between vehicles or cargo.

To prevent burglary and damage to cars

If the car decks are empty, it will be easier for the crew to locate all passengers in case of an emergency

In case of an emergency situation it can be difficult for passengers to escape. Vehicles, lorries, trailers and other cargo are maybe lashed and it is a substantial chance for passengers to get injured. Vehicles and other cargo might also shift when the ship is rolling.

The charge air pressure supplied to a diesel engine, which is normally 2.0 bar, is reduced to 1.5 bar . What will be the likely effect on the engine operation?

The performance of the engine will be reduced noticeably.

The turbochargers cooling water flow will increase.

The performance of the engine will be similar to normal conditions.

The cylinder cooling water flow will increase.

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.

In oil cargo quantity calculations, a specific figure derived from historical analysis of discrepancies between ship and shore figures is often considered when the master is comparing a load total against that shown on the Bill of Lading for the current operation. How is this figure referred to?

Vessel Discrepancy Index.

Vessel Experience Factor.

Ship's Calculation Reference Factor.

Intermediate Comparison Figure.

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is often referred to as natural gas or marsh gas. What is another common name for LNG?

Propane.

Ethane.

Butane.

Methane.

Continuity testing of a delta connected three phase induction motor yields the following results; U1-V1 = 4 ohms, V1-W1 = 4 ohms, W1-U1 = 4 ohms. What is the value of continuity resistance for each winding ie. U1 - U2?

2 ohms

4 ohms

12 ohms

6 ohms

Which of the following fresh fruits should be used first?

Pears

Apples

Grapes

Oranges

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.

You are going to grind (mince) meat for use in different dishes, including burgers. Which of the following cuts of meat would you use?

Sirloin

Leg

Brisket

Flank

How can the ship’s master prove that a vessel is British?

By showing survey certificates issued by Lloyds Register in London

By showing the ship-s register

By flying the Red Ensign

By showing a Certificate of Equivalent Competency issued by the MCA

During start up of a steam plant it is necessary to warm through the steam range prior to use. How should this warming through be carried out?

Open the bypass/warming through valve and then fully open the main stop valve over a period of two minutes to ensure the warming through is completed as quickly as possible.

Using the bypass/warming through line for the main stop valve and with all line drains open to ensure all condensate is removed.

With the line drains closed to avoid losing too much high quality water.

Crack open the main stop valve and keep the drains open.

What is the meaning of "Make Fast"?

Make Fast means to secure a rope

Make Fast means to avoid all meals

Make Fast means to coil a rope

Make Fast means to act very quickly

When loaded to what depth can bulk carriers constructed after 1 July 1999 withstand flooding of any one cargo hold?

The Tropical loadline

The Winter North Atlantic loadline

The Winter loadline

The Summer loadline

When a blackout occurs: what should be your first reaction?

Investigate the cause of the blackout

Inform the Chief Engineer

Inform the bridge about the reason for blackout, and expected time to restart.

Cancel audible alarms

What type of cargo shall always be secured?

The driver must ask the crew to secure the vehicle and its cargo

Freight vehicles carrying dangerous goods and adjacent vehicles should always be secured.

No cargo or vehicles have to be secured if the weather conditions are favourable.

Tank lorries should always be secured.

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.

When Ro-Ro cargo is damaged what should be noted down immediately?

Chassis identifying marks and/or numbers

The driver’s name

Names of witnesses

The time, date and location of occurrence and details of the damage

A large post Panamax container vessel is sailing during the winter months. In which sea areas is she most likely to encounter conditions which could cause a parametric roll?

The North Pacific.

The South China Sea.

The Indian Ocean.

The North Sea.

A water heating system with automatic temperature control uses steam as the heating medium and the temperature is controlled by a pneumatically operated valve? What would be an acceptable start up procedure of the system from cold state?

Start with the control valve in manual and use the hand jack to gradually increase the temperature by throttling the steam flow before changing to pneumatic control.

Start the system up in manual mode and gradually increase the controller output signal until the temperature reaches the required value before changing over to automatic control.

Start the system up in automatic mode with normal set point but with the steam supply to the control valve manually throttled in.

Start the system up in automatic mode with normal set point so that the required temperature is achieved as quickly as possible.

After the discharge of Lube Oils, Lube Oil Additives, Phthalates and Olefins and before the loading of "high-spec" cargoes on a chemical tanker, what particular test might be expected to produce unsatisfactory results during initial wall-wash analysis?

Odor.

Non-volatile matter.

Hydrocarbons.

Color.

Which of the following points would be the specific point about which a vessel will roll in a seaway?

The Centre of Gravity G.

The Centre of Buoyancy B.

The Centreline CL.

The Centre of Flotation CF.

There are two basic types of turbocharging systems: constant pressure and pulse. The main difference between the two is in which of the following?

The arrangement of exhaust piping and exhaust gas receiver.

The casing of the turbocharger.

The arrangement of the scavenging air coolers.

The scavenging valves of the engine.

What name is given to the part of the discharging operation on an oil tanker when the last remaining contents of a tank or line are being pumped out?

Puddling

Purging

Lifting

Stripping

What can be done to effectively reduce the rate of ice accretion on containers during loaded sea passage?

Increase speed

Heave to

Reduce speed

Have the crew remove the ice

Earlier reefer vessels designed and built for liner trade usually had two or three tween decks approximately 2 to 2.5 metres in height and deep lower holds approximately 4 to 5 metres deep. Modern designs usually incorporate more decks each approximately 2.3 metres in height. What is the main reason for this fundamental design change?

The increased proportion of chilled as opposed to frozen cargoes that are carried.

There is an almost universal use of standard height pallets.

It is easier to construct vessels with shallow decks.

The increased number of container vessels has reduced the tendency to carry general cargo outbound from Europe or North America to Australia and New Zealand on reefer vessels.

On a RoRo vessel, what must be ensured onboard the vessel prior to commencing cargo?

That all cargo is ready for loading

That the vessel has been cleared by immigration

Cargo hold ventilation systems are operational

What precautions should you take when washing down the galley area at the end of the working day?

All power to the galley range and other electrical equipment should be switched off and isolated; ensure you are suitably and safely dressed to avoid electrical, slipping and other hazards.

All electrical equipment should be switched on, to ensure it dries out quickly if it gets wet; remove your catering clothing, so that it does not get dirty and wet.

Wash only the deck, to avoid any risk of shock from electrical items, such as the range; wear shorts and rubber sandals ("flip-flops") to avoid transferring contaminants from your work clothes.

Cover all equipment and work benches with plastic sheeting; wash the galley deckhead, then work down the bulkheads and finally the deck, with fresh water above 65 degrees Celsius; wear heavy duty work clothes.

Why should trousers worn in the galley be full length, but loose fitting?

Because ventilation will lessen the chance of cramp in the lower legs.

Because keeping the lower legs uncovered will lessen the chance of heat rash.

To lessen the chance of scalding, if a hot liquid is spilled.

Because it is the style adopted by all marine cooks.

How many categories of Seed Cake are there in the Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes (BC Code)?

What stability precautions should be taken when loading heavy cargo on a conventional general cargo vessel?

There would be no specific stability problems with a heavy cargo, because the ship would be down to her marks before the spaces were full.

Stow the cargo in the lower hold and keep the Centre of Gravity low and have a large positive GM

Stow some of the cargo in the Tween deck space to raise the Centre of gravity and reduce the effective GM

The lashings should be adequate for the weight of the cargo

With the set point at the actual desired value, a temperature control system is giving an unacceptably large offset (difference between set point and measured value) on high load resulting in a low system temperature. Which of the actions given in the options should be taken to reduce this effect and therefore achieve closer control of the temperature?

Increase the set point to a value above the actual desired value

Crack open the manual bypass valve for the control valve.

Increase the width of the proportional band for the controller.

Reduce the width of the proportional band for the controller.

When it is midsummer in northern Europe, what time of the year is it in South Africa?

Midsummer

Autumn

Midwinter

Early spring

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