The test consists of random questions on a selected topic.
Fire protected lifeboats when waterborne should be capable of protecting its full complement when subjected to a continuous oil fire that envelops the boat for a period of not less than how many minutes?
Which one of the listed requirements regarding lifeboat propulsion do not correspond to present regulations?
The engine shall be provided with an electric power starting system with rechargeable energy batteries
Every lifeboat shall be powered by a compression ignition engine using fuel with a flamepoint of not less than 44°C
Means shall be provided for recharging all engine-starting, radio and searchlight batteries
Water resistant instruction for starting and operating the engine shall be provided
How many buoyant smoke signals are carried in each lifeboat?
How many buoyant smoke signals are carried in each liferaft with SOLAS A pack?
*Besides certain other factors, a BOILOVER takes place:
When the product is a combustible liquid
If the tank has a floating roof
When the container is nearly full
When the container also contains water
What manoeuvre should be carried out in case of a fire onboard a ship?
Let the ship follow the wind in order to reduce the oxygen supply
Continue on course and speed
Reduce speed and, if possible, keep the fire zone to the leeward of the ship
Keep the stem up against the wind if possible
At the and of a radio telex-connection, when a ‘store and forward' –message has been transmitted, the coast-station at least gives a:
Time (in UTC) whereupon the telex for the subscriber is delivered.
Approximate time when telex will be delivered
Code in letters which will be repeated when the telex has been delivered to the subscriber
The category of a DSC-call determines is:
how the rest of the call is to be composed
for whom the message is destined
Select the correct send and receive frequencies for sending a DSC ‘distress alert’ in the MF band:
TX: 2189.5 kHz RX: 2177.0 kHz
TX: 500.0 KHz RX: 518.0 KHz
TX: 2187.5 kHz RX: 2187.5 kHz
TX: 2177.0 kHz RX: 2177.0 kHz
The proper operation of an Inmost C-terminal can be tested by:
Sending a message to MF DSC
Doing a “recommissioning test”
In radio-traffic with a coast-station, a “personal call” means that one wishes:
to have a telephone conversation with a person whose name is known
to request a telephone alert call
to have a telephone conversation for account of a requested shore subscriber
The ABC-rules are an important part of the First Aiders know how. What does the First Aid ABC-rules stands for?
Airway Breathing Circulation
Anything But Continuation
Your vessel is moored alongside in Houston, discharging oil to the terminal. During discharging your vessel is hit by an other vessel and your vessel is leaking oil into the Houston Channel. What will you as Sen.Off.Deck do?
Commence cleaning up the oil spill around the vessel by using chemicals.
Stop discharge, inform USCG and Qualified Individual.
Call for tug boats for assistance to nearest anchorage.
Give the meaning of the following symbol
C class fire door self closing
A class fire door self closing
B class fire door self closing
D class fire door self closing
The vessel is involved in a rescue operation for a Man Overboard and is to launch a lifeboat. What additional items would be very useful to take onboard the lifeboat to assist in the operation?
VHF or some means of communication
Which of the following is the correct minimum carriage requirement for a ship of more than 300 gross tons and operating in area A:
1MF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver – 1 or 2 SART – 1 NAVTEX or 1 EGC receiver – 2 or 3 VHF portable – 1 EPIRB
1VHF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver – 1 or 2 SART – 1 NAVTEX or 1 EGC receiver – 2 or 3 VHF portable – 1 EPIRB – 1 MF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver
1VHF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver – 1 NAVTEX or 1 EGC receiver – 2 or 3 VHF portable – 1 EPIRB – 1 MF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver
1VHF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver – 1 or 2 SART – 1 NAVTEX or 1 EGC receiver – 1 INMARSAT A,B or C – 1 EPIRB – 1 MF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver
Give the meaning of this symbol:
lifebuoy with automatic sound signal
lifebuoy with light and smoke
Give the meaning of this symbol:
lifebuoy with light and hand flare
lifebuoy with line and hand flare
lifebuoy with light and smoke
lifebuoy light and anti-shark powder diffusion
The breaking strength of the painter in a liferaft permitted to accommodate 15 persons is at least:
What is the meaning of this symbol ?
A person wearing lifejacket shall be able to turn from a face-down to a face up position in not more than:
Which one of the listed requirements regarding life-saving appliances corresponds to present regulations?
All prescribed life-saving appliances shall be made of non-combustible or fire retardant material
All prescribed life-saving appliances shall have marking in red colour
All prescribed life-saving appliances shall be of such a colour that they are in contrast to the surrounding colour
All prescribed life-saving appliances shall be fitted with the manufacturers name and Logo
Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every rescue boat ?
four rocket parachute flares
one daylight signalling mirror with instructions
Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every liferaft ?
one searchlight which can work continuously for not less than 3 hours
two painters of a length equal to not less than the distance from the stowage position of the liferaft to the waterline
Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every lifeboat ?
one life-jacket for each person
sea-charts and navigating equipment
Which one of the listed requirements regarding self-righting partially enclosed lifeboats do not correspond to present regulations? Self-righting partially closed lifeboats shall have:
stability for inherently or automatically self-righting with full or partial complement
permanently attached foldable canopy over open parts
sufficient number of pumps and bailers
safety belts fitted at each indicated seating position
Which one of the listed requirements regarding enclosures of totally enclosed lifeboats do not correspond to present regulations? The totally enclosed lifeboats shall:
automatically attain a position in damaged condition, providing an above water escape for its occupants
have safety belts to be designed to hold a person of 100 kg securely in place with the lifeboat in a capsized position
have self-bailing arrangements
have automatic self-righting abilities
Which one of the listed radio distress frequencies is reserved for survival crafts?
How is the painter attached to the lifeboat released once the boat is waterbone and ready to leave?
Remove the toggle which will release the painter
Cut it with the axe provided
The painter will automatically part by the weak link when the boat goes astern to clear the ship
Cut it with the knife contained in the equipment locker
*Which of following items shall be included in an abandon ship drill?
summoning of passengers and crew to muster stations with the alarm required
Checking the lifeboat provisions and supplies
Checking passenger's immersion suits
Checking the distress signal rockets and other distress signals
Welding and burning are among the factors which give the highest risk of fire on board ships. Precaution has to be taken to avoid this risk. Which of the following safety rules may be regarded as the most important?
The welder shall have been instructed in the use of the ship's welding plant.
Only use electrodes from a well-known manufacturer.
Only holders of welding certificates shall be allowed to carry out welding on board ships.
Electric welding plants shall be controlled by a responsible engineer before use.
Signals are often used by aircraft engaged in search and rescue operations to direct ships towards a casualty. This aircraft flies across your stern, rocking his wings. What is the meaning of the signal?
The aircraft is telling me he does not understand my last message.
The assistance of your vessel is no longer required.
This is part of a sequence of manoeuvres by which the aircraft will indicate a direction for my vessel to proceed in.
The aircraft is telling me he is preparing to drop supplies or personnel in the water.
What action should be taken if the inert gas plant fails during discharge of a liquefied gas cargo?
Slow down the discharge rate until the IG plant is working again.
Open the atmospheric vents to prevent a vacuum in the cargo tanks.
Stop all cargo operations and inform the terminal.
Open the vapour return line from shore to prevent a vacuum in the cargo tanks.
A deep tank on a General Cargo ship has been cleaned after discharge of palm oil; what needs to be done to prepare the space for dry cargo?
Ladders checked, CO2 lines closed and temperature probes removed
Suction line blanked off, heating coils fitted and bilge system closed off
Heating coils removed, bilge suctions and CO2 lines opened and tested
Ballast lines opened up, ladders removed and air vents closed
Which of the following knife types has a flexible blade, a round tip and is used for removing items from baking trays or spreading fillings and icing?
A large electric motor is being removed from a main seawater pump with the aid of the engine room crane. Which is the best method of starting the lift from the options given?
Use the 'inch up' facility on the crane to 'break' the motor free after slackening all of the retaining bolts.
Use a suitable chain block suspended from the crane hook to 'break' the motor free after slackening all of the retaining bolts.
Use the full hoist facility on the crane to 'break' the motor free after slackening all of the retaining bolts.
Use the full hoist facility to lift the motor clear in one action after removing all of the retaining bolts.
How can you monitor the liquid level in the vapour line?
By use of a float switch or differential pressure in the liquid receiver
By monitoring the atmosphere in the vapour line with a fixed gas detector
There isn't any possibilities to monitor liquid in the vapour line
By monitoring the temperature in the vapour line on the compressors suction side
One of the categories of information that must be included in your SSP is:
Weaknesses in security measures
How are the various zones and spaces on an LNG carrier normally designated in relation to having cargo vapour hazard?
Gas-hazardous and Gas-safe.
Gas-dangerous and Gas-safe.
Gassed-up and Gassed-down.
A medium speed diesel engine, operating with a pulse turbocharging system, has been adjusted to have good power balance. What would the cylinder exhaust gas temperatures, relative to each other, be expected to be?
plus or minus 5 degrees Celsius.
All cylinder exhaust temperatures should be equal if the cylinder power balance is correct.
plus or minus 70 degrees Celsius.
plus or minus 30 degrees Celsius.
What will a cadet find in the engine room store?
A Cadet will find the emergency steering gear in the engine room store
A Cadet will find the spare anchor in the engine room store
A Cadet will find the spare propeller in the engine room store
A Cadet will find machinery spare parts in the engine room store
What is the purpose of the special two-way valves mounted on towers at a given height above the cargo deck of a chemical tanker?
They contain sensors which activate the high-level alarms.
When set, they ensure that the authorised cargo loading or discharge rates (as specified in the vessel's Certificate of Fitness) are not exceeded.
When correctly set, they prevent the level of cargo within a tank from changing as the temperature changes.
When appropriately set, they automatically prevent excessive pressure in a cargo tank (carrying harmful vapours away at a safe height) and relieve excessive vacuum.
You are alongside, preparing to load several grades of chemicals. The duty officer instructs you to accompany a cargo surveyor during pre-load inspection. At the manifold, the blank flanges on the designated load lines have been removed in preparation for connecting hoses but the surveyor asks you to remove blank flanges from some additional lines, so that he can check them for cleanliness. Which of the following will you do?
Tell the surveyor that it is unsafe to do so and you will not remove any more blank flanges.
Notify the duty officer of the surveyor's request and await further instructions.
Open any of the lines he asks for. Leave them open in case anyone else needs to inspect them.
Tell the surveyor that the flanges have all been secured for cargo and that procedure has been initialled by the Chief Officer on the pre-load checklist, so you are not allowed to remove them.
Is it required that the PA-system (Public Address) is connected to a back-up power sypply?
No, the crew will inform the passengers in case of any black out or power failure
Yes, only if the voyage is more than 12 hours
Yes, the public address system shall be connected to the emergency source of power
Why should a container with a damaged corner post not be loaded?
Because during discharge the ship could be held responsible for the damage
Because its strength is weakened
Because it will not fit properly into a container stack
Because the cargo inside might be damaged
Two identical medium speed engines are connected through clutches and a reduction gearbox to a single controllable pitch propeller. It is noted during normal operation that the load sharing between the engines is uneven with one engine taking a greater proportion of the load as the total load increases even though they are equally loaded at low load. Select from the options given the most likely cause of this problem.
One of the engines is running faster than the other at high loads.
The fuel filters in the supply line for one of the engines are blocked
The governor droop settings are incorrectly set and are not matched.
The clutch on one engine is slipping.
Is it allowed to gas up LPG on inert gas atmosphere?
We are not allowed to gas up LPG on inert gas
We are allowed to gas up LPG on inert gas if the inert gas contain less than 5% volume oxygen
We are allowed to gas up LPG on inert gas if the charterer do not instruct the vessel to use nitrogen
We are not allowed to gas up LPG on inert gas if the inert gas contain less than 5% volume oxygen
How is stability affected during Parametric Rolling?
By development of a negative GM
By rapidly changing waterplane areas
By heaving rolling and pitching
On a Container vessel, when will a full container experience a force of 100% of its weight?
When the ship is rolling and pitching
When the ship is pitching
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?
Fuel valve stick in open position.
High back pressure in the exhaust system
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
When should steel cargoes be ventilated?
When ambient air temperatures are rising
When passing from a cool to a relatively warm climate
When passing from a warm climate to a warmer climate
When ambient air temperatures are falling
What must loading instruments on bulk carriers of 150m in length or more display?
Depending upon what cargo is carried permeability of the foremost cargo hold
Ultimate strength of main deck plating
What is the first line of defence against ingress of water into a bulk carrier?
What action should be taken if the heat transfer capacity of a heat exchanger operating as a lubricating oil cooler is reducing?
Increase the lubricating oil flowrate.
Decrease the lubricating oil flowrate.
The heat transfer surfaces should be cleaned.
Increase the cooling water pressure.
What is the difference between the protection supervisor's and the protection and environment committee's area of activity?
The supervisor's duties relate to the ratings, the commitee's to all seafarers
The commitee is supervised by the protection supervisor
The supervisor's field is the work situation, the commitee's the total environment, also spare time
How does the Master want the tug secured?
The Master wants to secure the tug using two backsprings
The Master wants to secure the tug using two breast lines
The Master wants to secure the tug using one head line and one stern line
The Master wants to secure the tug using two head lines
In an inert gas system audible and visible alarms shall be provided to indicate faulty conditions in the installation. Which of the following conditions do not activate the alarms? (SOLAS II-2/62.19.1)
High air pressure in water seal
High water level in the flue gas scrubber
Which of the 4 alternatives shows the symbol for a PNP transistor?
How is a steel locking coil lashed?
By metal banding passing over it and through each of the cores of the two coils on which it rests
By metal banding passing over its top in a figure-of-eight and through each of the cores of the two coils on which it rests
By metal banding passing over it across the entire hold
By metal banding passing through its core and through each of the cores of the two coils on which it rests
What should one consider prior to loading machinery with caterpillar crawlers on the hatch covers?
The horizontal restraint of hatch covers
The horizontal restraint of hatch coamings
Maximum permissible loading of the hatch covers and the horizontal restraint of hatch covers and coamings
Maximum permissible loading of the hatch covers
Which of the valve types given in the options is most likely to be used in the cargo loading lines of a liquefied gas carrier?
Screw down non-return valves.
Self closing flap valves.
Ball or butterfly valves.
Too high exhaust temperature in one cylinder becomes because of:
Nozzle ring of turbocharger fouled or partially choked.
Compression pressure too low.
Speed governor defective.
What should the duty crew member do if he observes stevedores smoking in ‘no smoking’ areas?
Immediately inform the stevedore foreman and duty officer
Wait to inform the relieving duty crew member
Tell the stevedore to stop smoking
How can you arrange for safe movement of passengers on ro-ro decks?
Passengers should stay in their cars until loading is completed. They should keep to walkways when leaving the car.
Passengers are responsible for their own safety while moving about ro-ro decks.
It is easy, only drivers are allowed to stay in the car during loading and unloading.
Passengers should be warned of vehicle movements when entering or crossing car or vehicle decks. They should preferably keep to walkways while moving about the ship.
During Parametric Rolling what happens when a wave crest is amidships?
There is a likelihood of the onset of resonant rolling
There is a likelihood of the onset of resonant pitching
There is an increase in GM
What dangers are associated with the carriage of empty tank containers?
They may not declared as being empty when in fact they are not
They could easily collapse due to being empty
They may contain flammable cargo residue
They could explode if their vents are closed
"Part way through a profiling interview with a supplier, the package the individual is carrying arouses your suspicion. What do you do?"
Confront the individual and demand that he open the package.
Discreetly inform someone of your suspicions so he or she can get assistance.
Call for help on the radio.
Take the package and open it.
Is it required to have supplementary emergency electric lighting on board passenger ships?
No, passengers should bring their own flashlights
No, reflective marking indicates the escape routes
Yes, all passenger public spaces and alleyways shall be provided with supplementary electric lighting
On a Container vessel, what will happen if an unsafe stevedore working practice in the United States is not corrected by ship's personnel?
The port will lodge a protest against the ship
The ship will be detained by the port state control authority
The ship will be prosecuted
The ship's personnel involved with cargo operations will be arrested
What is a Declaration of Security?
A checklist jointly completed by the Ship Security Officer and the U.S. Coast Guard
A document stating the ship’s security level
A document between the port and the cargo owner stating security
A checklist jointly completed by the ship and shore security representatives
Under what load condition would sootblowing of the boiler tubes be most beneficial?
When the boiler is firing on low rate.
When the boiler burner is off.
When the boiler is firing on medium rate.
When the boiler is firing on high rate.
Check the items that can be a possible threat
"Piracy, Hijacking and Smuggling"
Cargo tampering and Stowaways
The Declaration of Security:
Details a ship’s security measures.
States the reporting procedures to government contact points.
Identifies the security responsibilities of shipboard personnel.
Addresses the security requirements shared between ships or between a port facility and a ship.
Shortly after entering the cargo hold of a General Cargo ship to discharge logs, two dockers are seen to collapse; what is the immediate action to be taken by the OOW ?
Assume injuries are due to illness; stevedore and docker foreman to deal with situation
Enter space immediately to administer first aid
Sound general alarm, call emergency services ashore and prepare rescue team with self-contained breathing apparatus
Muster emergency rescue team and prepare to rescue casualties
What is mayonnaise made from?
Egg yolks, oil and lemon juice or vinegar.
Eggs and olive oil, beaten together.
Fromage Frais and lemon juice.
Egg whites, sunflower oil, balsamic vinegar and flour.
What is understood by the term, "The Lee Side"?
Lee Side is the Port side of the vessel
Lee Side is the side that faces the wind
Lee Side is the side that faces away from the wind
Lee Side is the Starboard side of the vessel
On a container vessel what action should be taken if a tank container of liquid ammonia is engulfed in fire
Dry chemical must not be used to extinguish the fire
Water must not be used to cool the container
On a RoRo vessel, what must be ensured so that vehicles are not damaged on the loading ramp?
The ramp angle must not exceed its safe working limit
The ramp surface must be free of oil
Safety signs must be posted at the ramp
One man must always stand-by the ramp
What can be done to effectively reduce the rate of ice accretion on containers during loaded sea passage?
Have the crew remove the ice
Why is it important to recognize the language of the passengers?
Enables you to communicate with them during normal operation.
Enables you to inform all passengers about arrival time.
So that you are able to address all their needs.
Enables you to communicate with them during normal operation and in an emergency.
Before commencement of any work aloft, you should carry out risk assessment of the worktask. What kind of extra personal protective equipment is required as a minimum to carry out the work?
Carry out the work without extra personal protective as long as no one sees what's going on
All personnel who are working aloft, where there is a risk of falling more than two metres, should wear a safety harness (or belt with shock absorber) attached to a lifeline.
As long as someone is supporting the ladder there is no need for extra personal protective equipment
What means of communication shall be provided to each member of the fire patrol?
Telephones in public spaces
Emergency telephones and Public Address system
How can the Master ensure that all cargo loading doors, bow visors, weathertight ramps etc. are locked and secured before the ship proceeds on any voyage?
Automatic systems will alarm you if the doors are not properly secured.
By having an effective system of supervision and reporting of the closing and opening of doors. Time of closing and opening of doors shall be entered in the log-book.
The bosun is always responsible to check the watertight integrity before the ship proceeds on any voyage.
By having experinced officers and crew to supervise the closing and opening of doors. Time of closing and opening of doors shall be entered in the log-book.
According to the IAMSAR Manual, what is the expected survival time for a person in water of 4-10 degrees Celsius, without special protective clothing?
In describing the characteristics of oil cargoes or oil / water slops, what is a mercaptan?
The component of hydrocarbon-based cargoes which is formed from Merolion Carbonized Tannin.
A device fitted to a cargo pump which automatically alerts the operator once traces of water start to be detected during discharge.
A chemical additive blended with crude oil to inhibit the natural "rotton egg" smell associated with certain grades.
A colourless, odorous gas, with a smell similar to rotting cabbage and which is generated naturally by the degredation of natural organisms, as may be found where water has remained under oil for a long time.
Why are accommodation spaces separated from the remainder of the ship by thermal and structural boundaries?
To increase effectiveness of the air-conditioning in the accommodation
To provide means of escape for the passenger and crew
So that passengers can stay in the accommodation in case of fire in the engine room
Cargo compressors are fitted on LPG carriers as part of the cargo and vapour handling system. Why is it important to 'bar over' a piston type LPG compressor before starting it up?
To prove the oil pump is working.
To avoid low suction pressure during start up.
To reduce the electrical start up load..
To make sure there is no liquid in the cylinders.
What name is given to the pickled, fermented vegetable condiment that accompanies almost every Korean dish?
On a Bulk Carrier, what should be done if the cargo loading rate exceeds the ballast discharge rate thereby affecting hull stresses?
Notify the port state authority with whom the loading plan has been lodged
Notify the stevedoring foreman
Notify the terminal representative
Lodge note of protest with the terminal