The test consists of random questions on a selected topic.
Hand flares shall be so designed as to burn or emit smoke:
continuously after having been immersed for a period of 10 seconds under 100mm of water
only when not in the water
continuously after having been immersed for a period of 1 minute under 1m of water
Under way to discharging port temperature tests indicate fire in a hold loaded with coal. What is the first action to be taken?
Call for assistance from other ships or rescue vessels
Close all air ventilators and other openings to the hold in question
Open the hatches and cover the top of the cargo by foam
*As a general rule, where are pressure containers for the gas of a fixed fire-extinguishing system stored?
In the space which is to be protected
Outside the space which is to be protected
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):
When an HF band a DSC distress alert is received, you have to listen to:
8414.5 kHz (DSC distress frequency in 8 MHz)
the radio-telex distress frequency in the band in which the DSC distress alert was received
the radiotelephony distress fequency in the band in which the DSC distress alert was received
Which of the following INMARSAT services provides communications by telephone, telex, facsimile (f, and data?
When a satellite receives a “distress alert” from a Cospas-Sarsat EPIRB, the relay of the “distress alert” can be delayed because the satellite cannot immediately contact a:
LES before the satellite is actually seen by this ground station
LUT before the satellite is actually seen by this ground station
NCS before the satellite is actually seen by this ground station
When a DSC-message of the ‘distress’ category is received, in order to start distress alert communication in so far as not indicated in the alert, you will switch to VHF channel:
On board they want to have a dial-phone call via Inmarsat with the Apollogracht. In the guides the following ID’s are found for the Apollogracht:344320000, 424432010, 424432020, 1300210, 36715. What ID should be chosen:
What is the most favorable heading of own vessel when launching a lifeboat / MOB?
Vessel steering with sea / weather astern.
Vessel have weather / sea abeam.
Vessel laying still in the water.
Vessel steering a few degrees off weather / sea (approx 30 degree).
What are the tricing pendants made for?
They prevent people from falling down if the lifeboat falls down
They automatically prevent any gap between the ship side and the lifeboat at the first stage of its launching
They prevent the lifeboat from falling down if one or both davit breaks
They prevent the lifeboat from falling down if the falls break
*Thermal protective aids are provided in any liferaft as follows:
either 100% of the number of persons the liferaft is permitted to accommodate
the thermal protective aids are embarked and distributed by the person in charge of the liferaft.
either 10% of the number of persons the liferaft is permitted to accommodate or 2 whichever is the greater
either 50% of the number of persons the liferaft is permitted to accommodate or 6 whichever is the greater
Which channels are required for the portable two-way VHFs for survival craft?
Channel 16 plus another one
Give the meaning of the following symbol
Survival craft portable radio
Survival craft distress pyrotechnic signals
When reasonable and practicable, how often shall rescue boats be launched with their assigned crew aboard and manouvered in the water?
The Training Manual shall contain instructions and information on the life-saving appliances and the best method of survival. The training manual shall contain detailed explanations of crew duties in relation to emergency situations. Which of the following tasks or duties shall be included in the manual according to present regulations?
Correct donning of the protective clothing.
Correct use of on-board communication equipment.
Correct donning of life-jackets.
The use of oars and sails for survival crafts.
The training manual shall contain instructions and information in easily understood terms and illustrated wherever possible. Which of the following objects do not have to be explained in detail in the manual according to present regulations?
Recovery of survival craft and rescue boats including stowage and securing
Instruction for emergency repair of fire-fighting equipment
Best use of survival craft facilities in order to survive
Instructions for emergency repair of the life-saving appliances
What should be carried out before entering the pump room?
Run the ventilation for at least 15 minutes
Notify the Chief Officer or officer on duty
Always carry a walkie talkie with you into the pump room and call for help immediately if you start feeling dizzy
Notify the Chief Officer or officer on duty and run the ventilation for at least 15 minutes.
Anyone of the crew who is assigned to watch duties in ports has a number of important tasks to carry out. Which one of the listed tasks has to be included in the watchman's duties?
Checking the trim of the vessel.
Checking the moorings for tightness/slack.
Checking the number of persons entering/leaving the vessel.
Checking the safe and secure handling of cargo.
What effect would turbulent fluid flow through a heat exchanger have on the efficiency of the heat transfer?
Turbulent fluid flow generally reduces heat transfer efficiency
Heat transfer efficiency is not affected by the type of fluid flow through the heat exchanger.
Turbulent fluid flow generally increases heat transfer efficiency.
It cannot be determined since it is not possible to generate turbulent fluid flow through a heat exchanger?
The IGC code gives details of construction and equipment requirements for liquefied gas carriers. Under which circumstances would a liquefied gas carrier require a double bottom and a longitudinal bulkhead forming full side ballast tanks in way of the cargo containment system?
Only when the cargo is carried at less than minus 10 degree C.
Only if the cargo tanks are designed for fully refrigerated LPG cargoes.
Only when the cargo is carried at temperatures below minus 55 degree C in cargo tanks without a secondary barrier.
Only when the cargo is carried at temperatures below minus 55 degrees C in cargo tanks with a secondary barrier.
What is the minimum number of independently driven fire pumps that must be provided on passenger ships of 4000 tons gross tonnage and upwards?
The continuity resistance of a 100m long X 25 sq. mm cable (rated at 100A) is to be checked. Which of the following results would you anticipate?
between 0.1 and 1.0 M ohm
between 0.1micro ohm and 1.0 micro ohm
Which of the statements given in the options relating to LNG carriers is true?
LNG is normally carried in fully pressurised gas carriers.
LNG is always carried at very low temperature.
The size of an LNG carrier is limited to no greater than 50,000 m3 cargo capacity.
All LNG carriers are fitted with spherical tanks.
Modern conventional reefer vessels tend to be designed with large, unobstructed areas on the main deck. Select, from the options given, the main reason for this feature of the vessels' design.
To leave the maximum space for lifting on and off of palletised cargo when using a shore crane.
To leave space for the carriage of deck cargo.
To leave the maximum space available for the carriage of containers on deck.
To make the vessels easier to build..
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.
The station bill contains the details of the emergency signals and:
each crewmember's emergency and regular duties
each crewmember's duties in an emergency
only the officers' duties in an emergency
crew and passenger duties in an emergency
On oil tankers, Cargo tanks can be isolated from machinery spaces by:
Pump rooms on oil tankers shall be provided with a fixed fire-extinguishing system. Which of the following systems is in accordance with present regulations? (SOLAS II-2/63)
Fixed pressure water spraying system
Fixed high expansion foam system
Fixed CO2 fire-extinguisher system
Fixed powder fire-extinguishing system
What type of Bill of Lading covers "door to door" shipment?
A Destination Bill of Lading.
A Through Bill of Lading.
A Multi-Phase Bill of Lading.
A deaf man is reading the paper in the lounge when the emergency alarm sounds. How do you expect him to react?
He will ask the crew for help.
He will get up and go to the muster station.
He will ask someone what is going on.
He will continue reading the paper.
Which of the following is a summary of the features of a "controlled tank venting system" as may be found on a chemical tanker?
PV valves are fitted to limit the pressure or vacuum in the tank; no shut-off valves may be fitted either above or below the PV valves; provision may be made to by-pass the PV valves under certain operating conditions; such a system shall consist of a primary and secondary means of allowing full flow of vapour, except that the secondary system may be replaced by pressure sensors fitted within the tank.
The system permits vapour recovery via a collection manifold which may be connected to a shore reception facility.
PV valves are fitted to limit the pressure or vacuum within the tank; the PV valves shall be capable of being isolated or by-passed; the system shall be supplemented by pressure sensors within the cargo tank.
The system is fitted to a tank used for cargoes having a flash point not exceeding 60 degrees Celsius and is fitted with a device to prevent the passage of flame into the cargo tank.
What is the relationship between absolute and gauge pressure?
Absolute pressure = gauge pressure + barometric pressure.
Gauge pressure = barometric pressure / atmospheric pressure
Absolute pressure = gauge pressure x 0.947 barometric pressure.
Gauge pressure = absolute pressure + barometric pressure.
On some large slow speed engines the crosshead guides are adjustable to allow the clearance between the crosshead shoes and the guides to be set equally. The normal arrangement is to have bolted on guide bars with shims fitted behind them. Which of the methods given in the options is the one normally used to ensure this is done correctly?
Fit an equal number of shims behind each guide bar which should result in equal clearances between the guide bars and shoes along the whole length.
Turn the engine so that the piston for the cylinder concerned is at TDC and measure the clearance along the length of each bar and shoe and fit shims to equalise the clearances.
Turn the engine so that the piston for the cylinder concerned is at BDC and measure the clearance along the length of each bar and shoe and fit shims to equalise the clearances.
Turn the engine so that the piston skirt is at the bottom of the liner. Use wedges to centralise the piston and measure the clearances along the length of each bar and fit shims to equalise the clearances.
Why should passenger ships be subdivided into main vertical zones?
To comply with company specific standards defined in the Safety Management System
To comply with passenger safety, cargo safety and hull integrity training defined in the STCW convention
To comply with specific provisions for fire integrity defined in SOLAS and to ensure safety of passengers and crew in case of a fire
To comply with specific provisions for fire integrity defined by the Classification Society
What is the purpose of a draught survey before and after loading on a Bulk Carrier?
The calculate the stability of the vessel
To calculate the deadweight of the vessel
To ascertain the actual weight of cargo loaded
To calculate light displacement of the vessel
This graphical symbol is a logic gate. Which gate?
What is the definition of DEAD BAND?
The largest difference in the output signal for the same change in the input signal.
The change needed in the input signal to produce a change in the output signal.
The change in the output signal produced by a certain change in the input signal.
A missing electrical signal.
Why should a heavy lift derrick not be operated close to the horizontal?
Because the topping lift sheave may fail
Because the derrick gooseneck might crack
Because the topping lift wire may part
Because there is danger of the derrick heel springing out of its shoe
What should you do in case of any fire breaks out?
Alert the bridge, Rescue human life, Extinguish if possible by use of available fire fighting-fighting appliances, Secure the area/ damage control
Fight the fire and report to the bridge when you have extinguished it
Ask passengers to assist you with fire-fighting
Some oil cargoes contain high levels of a chemical called Hydrogen Sulphide, or H2S. The atmosphere on deck may be monitored if you are loading such a cargo and an alarm may sound if the level of H2S vapour around the deck becomes unsafe. Each company and terminal will have procedures, but, in general, which of the following describes the procedure that you, as a deck watchman, should follow if this happens?
Remain exactly where you are but report the alarm to the Duty officer immediately.
Put on any facemask with which you have been issued and make your way immediately into the accommodation, sealing all doors behind you. Make your way to the Cargo Control Room and report the situation.
Go to the ship's side and attract the attention of the nearest terminal operator. Inform him of the alarm and request that he attends to it immediately.
Put on any Emergency Escape Breathing Device with which you have been issued, leave the area immediately, moving in an upwind direction, report the situation to the Cargo Control Room.
What is the first line of defence against ingress of water into a bulk carrier?
What is the purpose of the Ship Security Plan?
Outline the organizational structure for the ship.
Protect your ship from risks posed by security threats or incidents.
Outline specific measures for your ship to move from security level 1 to 2 and from 2 to 3.
Detail the duties of shipboard personnel assigned security responsibilities.
From the options given, select the main reason why conventional mercury thermometers should not be used for taking pulp readings of a fruit cargo on a reefer vessel.
This type of thermometer is not sufficiently accurate.
This type of thermometer is difficult to calibrate.
This type of thermometer is not sufficiently portable.
The mercury may contaminate the fruit if the thermometer is broken while taking the readings.
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupation and Safe Health Association
Overseas Sea Hazard Association
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Occupational Safety and Health Aids
What is the principal ingredient in Risotto?
If your ship is in the tropics and you are going to be working out on deck during the day, what is the recommended daily intake of water for you to avoid the effects of dehydration?
Drinking water is not the solution. I must consume at least 250 mg of salt per day to retain body fluid.
How many rescue boats should be provided on passenger ships of 500 gross tons and above?
Two, one on each side of the ship
Two, and at least one of the rescue boats shall be a Fast Rescue Boat
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
Which of the following substance is ozone-depleting?
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
Who is responsible for supervising stevedores during cargo operations?
On a General Cargo Vessel, what should a cargo lashing plan comply with?
The cargo securing manual
Who is responsible for the safe keeping of the ship's documents?
Which of the following statements is correct with regard to IMDG Class 4 (flammable solids) cargoes loaded on a General Cargo vessel?
The cargo is not covered by the requirements of the IMDG Code
The goods can only be carried in the forward part of the vessel
The cargo can be stowed anywhere on the vessel
The goods require protection against movement and can only be loaded if a cargo declaration is supplied by the shipper
How should steel wire rod coils be stowed?
With their cores aligned athwartships
With their cores aligned vertically
With their cores aligned fore and aft
With their cores aligned alternately fore and aft and athwartships
What is the purpose of "Glycol Water Heating"?
The system heats glycol water which is pumped around cofferdam system to maintain the temperature inside those spaces, when loaded, at approximately - 5 C.
The system heats glycol water which is pumped around cofferdam system to maintain the temperature inside those spaces, when loaded, at approximately +25 C.
The system heats glycol water which is pumped around cofferdam system to maintain the temperature inside those spaces, when loaded, at approximately +15 C.
The system heats glycol water which is pumped around cofferdam system to maintain the temperature inside those spaces, when loaded, at approximately +5 C.
The Chief officer of a General Cargo Vessel has instructed that ballast tanks must not be allowed to overflow when ballasting alongside. Which of the following is of the greatest concern?
Overflowing ballast water running over side and onto quay resulting in possible damage to shore equipment
Ballast water flowing back into dock
Over pressurising the tank top
Tanks being filled incorrectly
You are going to inspect a fresh water tank together with one of the Engineers. Is it safe enough to open the manhole and enter the tank (it is only fresh water) or do you have to take extra precautions before entering?
Make sure that the tank/ enclosed space is gas free, ventilated and the oxygen content is measured. O2 content shall be 21% before entering the tank/ enclosed space
Bring a flashlight and put on safety shoes
Use a breathing apparatus if the oxygen level is below 21%
Remember to have a colleague standing by to assist you if any problems
A bulk cargo of Coal is to be loaded in Australia for Europe; the coal is declared as having a high moisture content (but less than the transportable moisture Limit (TML)); what must the Master ensure?
The bilges should have been sealed prior to loading
The bilges must not be pumped out
The bilges must be pumped out regularly
All cargo hold bilges are sounded daily and the amount of water logged; the bilges can then be pumped out.
What is an analogue signal?
A measure of voltage using an oscilloscope.
A stable electric signal.
A continually variable electric signal.
A measure of electric current.
What is the most common method of connecting the manifold of an LNG carrier to the shore terminal pipelines?
By special sections of portable steel pipe.
By permanently fixed metal hard arms.
By composite hoses suspended from a boom with a swinging arm.
By flexible rubber hoses.
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
After discharging a high density cargo a serious crack is found in an upper ballast tank amidships of a Bulk Carrier; what must the Master do?
Note the dimensions of the crack and measure regularly
Proceed on ballast voyage without ballast in this tank
Repair with cement box or temporary welded patch until next drydock
Inform Designated Person Ashore (DPA) and call in Classification Society
How many two-way VHF radiotelephone apparatus shall be provided on board a passenger ship of 500 gross tonnage and upwards?
One for each survival craft
It is required to have a fixed two-way VHF fitted in a survival craft
Why is it so important to shut off the source of fuel before extinguishing the flames on a gas fire?
To prevent forming a potential flammable gas cloud
To minimise the use of fire-fighting media
To prevent chemical reaction with the extinguish agent
To minimise damage to property and environment
During 'dry lay up' of a main water tube boiler it is necessary to maintain dry, low humidity environment in the water spaces. Which of the chemicals given in the options would best achieve this condition?
The International Maritime Bureau Piracy Reporting Centre attributes the increased numbers of hijackings to:
Higher crime rates around the world.
The greater involvement in piracy of well-organized and armed crime networks.
Easy access to military weapons.
What is the correct understanding of the term "Isobar"?
An "Isobar" is the line showing the direction of the predicted path of a hurricane.
An "Isobar" is a line joining places of equal pressure.
An "Isobar" is a line joining places of equal temperature
An "Isobar" is the line of the cold front in a frontal depression
On a RoRo vessel, where will escaping gasoline vapours settle in a cargo hold? If the forced ventilation system is shut down
On a RoRo vessel, what instruction should be given to the crew about unlashing of cargo prior to arrival at the berth
This can only be done when the bridge gives permission and no unit stowed on a ramp or incline can be unlashed. Provided the company allow it.
The crew can start unlashing without the permission from the bridge
You can remove half the lashings on any unit when the bridge give permission
Very roughly, the gas mixture from Crude Oil can be represented by the pure hydrocarbon gas Propane for analysis and comparison purposes. What then is the approximate Lower Flammable Limit of Crude Oil when measured as a percentage volume in air?
A conventional reefer vessel, on passage to the loading port, should pre-cool the cargo spaces intended for shipment of the refrigerated products. Select from the options given, the one which best completes the following statement. "In general, pre-cooling should commence….
…six hours before arrival at the loading port."
…at anytime prior to arrival as long as the delivery air is at the required carriage temperature."
…on arrival at the loading port to demonstrate that the fans can deliver refrigerated cold air to the cargo spaces."
…about 48 hours before arrival with the temperatures in the cargo spaces stable for the last 24 hours."
What is the name of this unit?
A hydrostatic release unit
An antistatic release unit
What is the typical size of a LNG carrier?
Which is the "STARBOARD BOW", in the figure?
The Starboard bow is indicated by D, in the figure
The Starboard bow is indicated by C, in the figure
The Starboard bow is indicated by A, in the figure
The Starboard bow is indicated by B, in the figure
How would a ship drifting onto a rocky shore, be communicated?
"My ship is drifting into danger"
"My ship requires tug assistance"
"My ship is not under command"
After discharge of a bulk cargo by grabs and bulldozers (bob cats), which part of the hold must be checked very carefully for damage?
Beam knees and upper hoppers
What is the normal name of the special wire/rope on board the ship used to make a tug fast?
What would be the most probable cause if the exhaust gas from a diesel engine looked a bit blue in colour?
Clogged charge air cooler.
Engine burning too much lubricating oil.
For what purpose is inert gas utilised on a gas tanker?
Inert gas is utilised on board gas carriers to neutralise atmosphere in hold/ interbarrier spaces
Inert gas is utilised on board gas carriers to held overpressure in cargo tanks when discharging
Inert gas is utilised on board gas carriers to neutralise atmosphere in cargo tanks, pipes and hold/ interbarrier spaces
Inert gas is utilised on board gas carriers to gas free cargo tanks
What is the main reason that passenger baggage creates problems for crowd control?
If passengers are already in muster stations, you will have to allow them to return to cabins to retrieve baggage.
Muster stations are crowded, and passenger baggage takes up space.
There isn't room in the life rafts, and crewmembers will have to tell passengers to leave baggage behind.
Passenger baggage clutters escape routes, and embarkation stations, and slows down an evacuation.
If a vessel’s Tonnes Per Centimeter immersion (TPC) is 28.80 in saltwater, what would be her TPC is water of density 1.015 T/m3?
As per SOLAS every fast rescue boat shall be provided with:
Thermal protective aids for the number of persons the boat is permitted to accommodate
Emersion suits for each person the boat is permitted to accommodate
3 Thermal protective aids
Thermal protective aids for at least 10% of the persons the boat is permitted to accommodate or two, which ever is greater
When we are measuring salinity with a salinometer, the sensing device is:
On a RoRo vessel, when checking cargo lashings during the voyage what must duty crew members pay special attention to?
The number of lashings per cargo unit
The tightness of lashings per cargo unit
The type of cargo lashing materials
Some IMDG Cargo is loaded on deck of a General Cargo vessel; what information must be available on the bridge after sailing?
There must be a risk assessment and cargo stowage plan
There must be a cargo plan and permit to work completed
There must be cargo plan, cargo manifest and emergency schedule information from IMDG Code
The IMDG Code must be available
Whish of the following disposal would be permitted?
Food waste from a vessel outside a special area and 10 miles from nearest land
Food waste from a vessel inside a special area and 10 miles from nearest land
Paper products from a vessel inside a special area and 15 miles from the nearest land
Food waste from a vessel outside a special area and 12 miles from the nearest land
What action should you take if you have a flash-back during gas welding?
Close the regulator valves immediately, oxygen first.
Cool the bottles down with water.
Use a portable fire extinguisher.
How can you avoid and/or reduce potential panic among passengers, if a dangerous situation occur?
Inform passengers at frequent intervals over the public announcment system about the situation and how they shall act. Use as many of the ships officers and crew among the passengers to assist.
Checking that all crew and passenger are present
Do not inform passengers about the sistuation. It will only creat panic and make it difficult for the crew to handle the situation.
Inform the passengers, that there is nothing to worry about, to keep them calm.