The test consists of random questions on a selected topic.
What is a hydrostatic release unit?
A unit for inflating the liferaft
A unit which automatically releases all securing when abandoning the vessel
A unit which automatically releases the liferaft/lifeboat at a depth of approx 4 metres
An important part connected to the sea anchor
Which one of the listed requirements regarding the launching and recovery arrangements for survival crafts do not correspond to present regulations? (SOLAS III/15)
Only one type of launching and recovery arrangements shall be used for similar survival crafts onboard the ship
Means shall be available to prevent any discharge of water on to survival crafts during abandonment
each lifeboat shall be provided with an appliance which is capable of launching and recovering the lifeboat
Launching and recovery arrangements shall be such that the operator can observe the survival craft during launching and, for lifeboats, during recovery
The mandatory color of a hand flare is:
Which one of the listed requirements regarding hand flares do not correspond to present regulations? The hand flare shall:
have a self-contained means of ignition
have a burning period of not less than 1 minute
continue burning after being immersed for 10 seconds under water
emit smoke of a highly visible colour
What is the minimum number of channels required for the portable two-way VHF's for survival craft?
Oily rags and metal turnings
are not a fire hazard at all
are not a fire hazard unless ignited
are a fire hazard because they generate their own oxygen when ignited and are therefore difficult to extinguish
are a fire hazard because they are liable to spontaneous combustion
How do the extinguishing agents act?
by cooling, smothering, unfeeding (combustible suppression), inhibition
by cooling, smothering, dilution with water and/or ventilation
How is the activation of any detector or manually operated call point of fixed fire- detection and fire-alarm systems to be indicated? (SOLAS II-2/13.1.4)
By all the indication methods listed
By visual and audible signal at the control panel and indicating units
By sounding the ship-s fire alarm signal in crew accommodation and service spaces
By alarm signals at the bridge and engine room control panels
Welding and use of open flames on board tankers in operation are subject to regulation laid down by the Norwegian Maritime Directorate (Norwegian Ship Control Legislation - NSCL). During preparations for welding or hot works, the following item shall always be checked:
Type of oil or gas chemicals having been carried in the actual tank and the adjacent tanks.
Cleaning and venting methods and systems.
Working performance and capacity of ventilating system.
*B Class divisions in ships are constructed so that they are capable of preventing the passage of flame to the end of a standard fire test held for:
In case a fire alarm is sounded from the bridge, what action would you take as Engineer on Duty?
Contact the bridge by telephone and ask for instructions
Report to the muster station
The discharge arrangements for halogenated hydrocarbon total flooding systems shall be so designed that the minimum quantity of medium can be discharged in (based on the discharge of the liquid phase):
*What is the minimum number of portable fire extinguishers that must be provided for the accommodations, service spaces and control stations on ships of 1000 gross tonnage and upwards?
*Besides the official language of registration, what language is used in the fire control plans and booklets?
To what pressure will a new length of cargo hose be tested by a manufacturer prior to its supply to a vessel for service onboard a chemical tanker?
Not more than one and a half times its specified maximum working pressure, but not less than two-fifths of its bursting pressure.
Not less than one and a half times its nominal bursting pressure, but not more than four-fifths of its specified maximum working pressure.
2 times its designed working pressure, but not more than three-fifths of its nominal bursting pressure.
Not less than one and a half times its specified maximum working pressure, but not more than two-fifths of its bursting pressure.
Considering the range of sensitive liquid chemicals which routinely require wall-wash prior to loading, what product is mainly used as the rinsing agent in wall-washing?
Which one of the listed requirements regarding lifebuoys do not correspond to present regulations? (SOLAS III/31)
Every lifebuoy shall, if being fitted with light or smoke signal, have a weight of not less than 4 kilos
Every lifebuoy shall be fitted with a grab line
Every lifebuoy shall have a mass of less than 2.5 kilos
Every lifebuoy shall be constructed of inherently buoyant material or have sufficient air compartment for buoyancy
If there is an accidental discharge of oil from a tanker, which of these items will NOT have to be noted in the Oil Record Book ?
The time the discharge occurred
The ship-s position when the discharge occurred
The approximate quantity and the type of oil
The name of the person responsible for the oil discharge
Unconscious casualties who are breathing and whose hearts are beating should be placed in the Recovery Position. What is the Recovery Position?
The patient sitting in a position with the head kept as low as possible.
The patient placed in a "face -to-the-floor" position, and with arms and legs arranged in order to stabilize this position.
The patient sitting in a up-right position and with the arms and legs arranged in order to keep this position stable.
You are Sen.Off.Deck on a vessel and you have collided with another vessel which is on fire. What would you do?
Check own vessel for any loss of life, danger of explosion and offer your assistance to the other vessel
Leave the other vessel because the other vessel was to blame for the collision
Stay close to the other vessel and commence fire fighting procedures
Commence arguing with the other Sen.Off.Deck about the reason for the collision
You are on ship A. What would you do before meeting ship B?
Stop the engine before meeting, and apply engine during meeting
Increase speed to full ahead, 13 knots
Put the engine to full astern
Increase the speed to 8 knots
When you join a new ship, how are you informed about safety rules, alarm instructions and your own duties in case of an emergency ?
by muster lists exhibited in conspicuous places
by folder distributed to each crewmember
by oral instructions by the Captain
by alarm instructions in all crew cabins
Give the meaning of this symbol:
lifebuoy with light and smoke
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
*The biggest lifeboats on board ships may accommodate
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 among the following list is required for lifeboat equipment according to present regulations ?
be made of fire-retardant material
be as small and of as little mass as possible
be made of buoyant material or stored in buoyant containers
be made of fire-retardant material and stored in buoyant containers
How much water per person is provided in a liferaft not equipped with a desalting apparatus?
One water fog applicator is required for each pair of breathing apparatus on board which type of ship?
Passenger ships fitted with car decks
Passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers
Which type of compressors is used as cargo compressors onboard gas carriers?
Piston, screw and centrifugal type compressors.
Oil free piston compressors.
Three stage piston compressors.
Three stage screw compressors.
While securing tank lids prior to loading, you notice that the packing from one is damaged and hanging down. What will you do?
Cover the damaged area of packing with silicone and secure the lid. Make an entry in the "defect log" at the end of your watch.
Push the packing back up into the channel as best as you can and secure the lid.
Secure the lid and report the damaged packing to the pumpman for changing later on.
Report it immediately to the duty officer. Notify other watchkeepers, so that the lid is not closed in error, prior to the problem being rectified.
Checking the lubricating oil sump level of the generators is one of the engine watch ratings regular duties on a particular vessel. During the check it is noticed that the oil level is unexpectedly below the minimum mark on the dip stick. What action should be taken?
The rating should fill the sump to above the operating level in case there is a leak and the oil level drops too low before the next check.
The rating should stop the generator immediately.
The rating should just fill the sump back to the normal operating level.
The rating should fill the sump to normal operating level and immediately inform the engineer on watch.
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
During a Crude Oil Washing operation, if measurement of the atmosphere within the tank indicated that the oxygen level had risen to above 8%, what action would you take?
Stop the washing operation as you have reached the required level. Pump out the remaining oil and then wash the tank with water.
Contuinue washing, but increase the delivery rate from the IG generator.
Stop the washing operation and do not resume until a level of less than 8% oxygen content by volume has again been acvhieved.
Take no action. It only becomes a critical situation if a level of greater than 11% oxygen content is measured.
Basic manual dew point measurement devices are commonly used by surveyors when monitoring the dryness of a cargo tank prior to loading a liquid chemical product. Which of the descriptions below is a summary of how the measurement is carried out?
A small quantity of Methanol is placed into the device and dry-ice is progressively added to it to steadily reduce the temperature. A sample of the atmosphere in the tank is continuously drawn through the device, passing over the surface of the Methanol. When the first signs of evaporation are observed (smoke rising from the surface), the temperature of the Methanol is noted. Reference may be required to tables to correct the reading for calculation purposes.
A quantity of Acetone is placed into the device and dry-ice is progressively added to it to steadily reduce the temperature. A sample of the atmosphere in the tank is continuously pumped through the liquid. Bubbles will be seen to reach the surface of the bath until the dew point is reached. When the flow of bubbles ceases, the temperature of the Acetone is noted. Reference may be required to tables to correct the reading for desired parameters.
A small quantity of Acetone is placed into the device and dry-ice is progressively added to it to steadily reduce the temperature. A sample of the atmosphere in the tank is continuously drawn through the device, passing over the polished or mirrored surface of the container. When the first drop of mositure (dew) is observed to form on the polished surface, the temperature of the Acetone bath is noted. Reference may be required to tables to correct the reading for desired parameters.
A small quantity of dry-ice is placed into the device, submerged in deionized water. A sample of the atmosphere in the tank is continuously drawn through the device, passing across a reagent filter. When the dew point is reached, this reagent filter will change colour from white to green, indicating saturation. The temperature of the deionized water is noted at this time and corresponds to the dew point. Reference to correction tables is required to correct the reading for barometric pressure.
Your vessel is progressing within a Traffic Separation Scheme and receives a navigational warning of another vessel progressing the wrong way within the scheme. What actions should be taken on the bridge, if any?
Use the Arpa for early identification of all other ship movements within the traffic lane and give rogue vessel a wide berth
Move out of the traffic lane towards the coast.
Slow down your vessel and proceed with caution, posting extra lookouts.
Take no actions but proceed with extra caution.
Which of the following is the definition of "Segregated Ballast Tanks", as found on oil tankers?
Cargo tanks which each have their own individual pumps, are fitted with independent piping systems and are served by unconnected ventilation arrangements
Tanks which are completely separate from cargo or fuel oil systems, being permanently allocated to the carriage of ballast and fitted with their own pumps and associated piping
Cargo tanks which may be used for ballast, where the lines are not connected to the Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment
Cargo tanks which may be used for the carriage of ballast
What should be done after discharging coal with a high sulphur content from a bulk carrier?
Areas of corrosion in the cargo holds should be noted
An inspection of cargo hold areas prone to cracking should be carried out
An inspection of cargo hold areas prone to fatigue should be carried out
Cargo holds should be thoroughly washed and cleaned
What should the master know prior to loading iron ore?
The maximum angle of heel under normal sea-going conditions
The virtual loss of GM en route
The maximum righting lever
The maximum angle of heel that will be caused by a shift of cargo
The Safety Management Manual contains checklists that are:
clear, concise summaries of all action items in the emergency plan
clear, concise summaries of critical action items in the emergency plan
to be used when crewmembers feel especially stressed in emergencies
Which of the following detectors would you choose for measuring the torque of a steel shaft?
Hydrocarbons belongs to a chemical group named:?
What is the normally accepted maximum allowable filling limit for the cargo tanks on an LNG carrier?
What cooling medium is normally used to cool the condenser of a fresh water generator?
Why are the L.P.G. compressors of "Oil Free" type design?
To prevent contamination of the cargo.
To prevent low oil pressure during start up.
To prevent carbonising of the valves.
To prevent contamination of the lub oil.
Electric arc welding is to be carried out in the machinery spaces other than the workshop. Which of the alternatives below would be the correct procedure for the connection of the "return" cable to the welding set?
Weld a stud bolt close to the work piece and connect the return cable to this.
Connect the return clamp direct to the work piece and welding set via a cable of suitable length.
Any of the listed alternatives.
Have a short length of cable permanently connected to the ships structure close to the welding set.
What is the symbol for a THYRISTOR?
What is the meaning of "stand by"?
That you shall stand very close to the engineer officer.
That you shall keep on with your work.
That the watch keeping personnel shall be ready for starting or manoeuvring the main engine.
That you are properly relieved from your duties.
Where is the "BRIDGE", in the figure?
The Bridge is C, in the figure
The Bridge is A, in the figure
The Bridge is D, in the figure
The Bridge is B, in the figure
What would be the likely cause if the shaft of a centrifugal pump shows excessive wear in way of the stuffing box?
The discharge pressure of the pump is too high.
Wrong direction of rotation of the pump.
Over tightening of the gland packing.
Incorrect material used in construction of the shaft.
Which international convention deals with maritime safety and safety equipment onboard ro-ro passenger vessels?
On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term "WINDLASS" are given. Which one is the correct one?
Windlass is given by A on the figure
Windlass is given by B on the figure
Windlass is given by C on the figure
Windlass is given by D on the figure
The ship's crew are supervising the stevedores loading a non-palletized, break bulk cargo of fruit packed in cartons onto a conventional reefer vessel. Select the best type of stow to achieve good carriage conditions for the cargo from the options given.
A very loose stow leaving large gaps between the cartons for the cold air to circulate between them.
A loose stow leaving small gaps between the cartons for the cold air to circulate between them.
A very tight stow where the last few cartons are forced into existing rows to prevent any movement.
A tight stow leaving no space between the cartons so that the cold air is forced through the fruit in the cartons.
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
Prevent contamination if leaks are developed
What name is given to all the knives, forks, spoons, etc?
Which of the given options is a common alternative name, or synonym, for Methane?
Which of these actions should you take it your ship is successfully boarded by armed pirates?
Scream in fear and refuse to cooperate.
Keep quiet and ignore any questions you’re asked.
Assure your captors that you’re not planning an attack to overthrow them.
Which of the given options is the approximate value of the flammable range for Methane measured as a percentage volume in air?
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
What can be done to minimize the reduction of GM due to free surface?
Close all watertight doors.
Reduce the number of slack tanks.
Load liquids into only one tank at a time
Load fluids only into tanks with transverse subdivision bulkheads
A vessel is carrying a refrigerated cargo under controlled atmosphere (CA). From the options given, select the most appropriate degree of opening of the air change vents when operating CA.
You are alongside and the hoses have been connected for discharge. The jetty-man shouts across to you, telling you to start cargo. The Duty Officer has not yet given you any instructions to commence. What will you do?
Open the valves and start discharge as soon as possible.
Advise the jetty-man that there is a problem on board and you will notify him when you are ready.
Ignore the jetty-man. Do nothing.
Advise the Duty Officer and await further instructions. Ask the jetty-man to stand by.
Modern conventional reefer vessels are designed to carry containers on deck which are usually 40 foot units weighing more than 20 tonnes when stuffed (filled with cargo). For a vessel fitted with deck cranes having a SWL of 19 tonnes which of the options given is the most appropriate method of handling such containers?
Temporarily override the crane's cut outs when handling such containers.
Arrange for a floating crane to be alongside when handling the containers.
Arrange for a mobile crane to be available when handling the containers.
Use an equalising beam with two of the ship's cranes operating in tandem.
In order to speak clearly and effectively you should:
stand tall with shoulders squared
never open your mouth too wide
open your mouth, pronounce your consonants, and shape your sounds well
The compass binnacle on the ship has various specific functions, which of the following answers reflect its most important functions.
Provides a non-magnetic housing for the compass
All of the answers provided
Houses the soft iron correctors
Houses the corrective magnets
Which of the following instruments is normally part of a control-loop
Which of these weapons are widely available and commonly used by criminals and terrorists to further their aims?
What will happen when the ship arrives in Rotterdam?
The anchor will be tested when the ship arrives in Rotterdam
The ship will receive fuel and diesel oil bunkers when it arrives in Rotterdam
The navigation lights will be tested when the ship arrives in Rotterdam
The main engine will be tested when the ship arrives in Rotterdam
Is it required to have supplementary emergency electric lighting on board ro-ro ships?
No, portable battery operated lamps shall be provided in alleyways and public spaces
No, reflective marking indicates the escape routes
No, passengers should bring their own flashlights
Yes, all passenger public spaces and alleyways shall be provided with supplementary electric lighting
You are about to commence tank-cleaning after discharging a cargo of Olefins. What should happen with "ball" type valves in the pipeline system during cleaning?
They should be operated (opened and closed) to ensure all surfaces are flushed and drain plugs should be temporarily removed.
They should remain fully open throughout to ensure washing water does not back up against the valve.
The bolts in the flanges either side of such valves should be slackened off to ensure residues are flushed clear of the surfaces of the valve casing.
They should only be opened when it is necessary to discharge washing water.
Check the items that can be a possible threat
"Piracy, Hijacking and Smuggling"
Cargo tampering and Stowaways
Anyone who without valid reason places, removes, changes or conceals nationality marks or registration marks of a registered ship shall be liable to???
Imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months.
Fines or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months.
Fines or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months.
Which type of equipment can be used to detect explosives?
What is the meaning of the expression 'dead-band'?
It will is not respond to adjustment of set-point
The controller will not react to a process change in this range
The controller will enter 'sleep mode'
It will take some time before the controller will react to a change
Prior to loading a reefer cargo it is good practise to carry out an 'ice test' of the temperature sensors within the cargo space. Part of the test is to immerse the sensors in a test bucket of known temperature, usually zero degrees Celsius as this is the melting point of ice. Which of the options is correct in relation to preparing the test bucket?
Insulated ice buckets should be filled with crushed ice purchased in bulk from a shore supplier.
Insulated ice buckets should be filled with ice produced in the vessel's low temperature chamber. A hole the exact size of the sensor should be drilled into the ice and the sensor inserted into the hole to give a rapid test process.
Insulated ice buckets should be filled with ice cubes approximately 2 centimetres square which have been made from clean distilled water.
Insulated ice buckets should be filled with ice cubes approximately 2 centimetres square and a small quantity of distilled water to produce an ice-water mixture. The ice cubes should be produced from clean distilled water.
When an engine is working normally, the lubricating oil return temperatures are moderate and the running temperatures of the moving parts are also moderate. Lubricating oil is not a volatile liquid and the temperature inside the crankcase is insufficiently high to cause concentration of vapor. What would be the flash point of the lubricating oil?
How often shall liferafts be serviced?
Decided by the safety officer
At intervals not exceeding 12 months
At intervals not exceeding 18 months
What action should the Master of a General cargo vessel take with a fishmeal cargo, which is self-heating and liable to spontaneous combustion?
Follow guidance in IMO Bulk Cargo Code or IMSBC) and probably declare a port of refuge
Boundary cool only and continue on voyage
Open hatch covers to find source of fire
What is the lightweight of a ship according to SOLAS?
Weight of ship including equipment, complement, stores and supplies
Weight of the ship including fixed and permanent equipment, less cargo, complement, passengers, stores and supplies
Weight in tons of operative ship with no cargo
Weight of a light loaded ship (not fully loaded)
What is the maximum length of a fire zone on any deck?
There has been an accident at the manifold and one of the crew has swallowed a quantity of unidentified liquid chemical. What is the correct medical term for this?
The IMO Gas Carrier code defines liquefied gases, of which LNG is an example, as those gases with absolute vapour pressure greater than 2.8 bar at a certain reference temperature. What is the reference temperature used in the definition?
What is the letter ‘P’ under the IMDG Code?
Which is the correct method of securing a lashing belt to a vehicle?
By means of a hook facing away from the deck
By means of a hook facing the deck
What is the term used to refer to the valve that prevents backflow of water from the boiler to the feed water system?
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every lifeboat ?
two buoyant rescue quoits with buoyant line
one immersion suit for each person
sea-charts and navigating equipment
What is the point when it is possible to ignite the vapour above the oil called?
How many or which one of the cargo pumps are required to give bleed off for crude oil washing? (the vessel is not fitted with own crude oil washing pump).
Bleed off may be taken from half of the cargo pumps.
Bleed off may be taken from one of the cargo pumps.
Bleed off may be taken from a specific cargo pumps.
Bleed off may be taken from any of the cargo pumps.