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What class of fire involves liquids?
Class C fire
Class B fire
Class D fire
Class A fire
Where on board would you find out which fire sections are enclosed by "A" or "B" class divisions?
In the stability book
On the capacity plan
On the fire control plan
On the general arrangement plan
What kind of process is a fire?
it is a physical process
all the answers are good
it is a process characterised by an emission of heat, light and smoke
it is a chemical process
What is the minimum necessary condition for the start and permanence of an oil fuel fire?
The temperature is below the flash point
The temperature is below 100°C
The temperature is equal to or over the flash point
The temperature is above 250°C
For which of the following groups of substances or materials is the use of water as an extinguishing agent dangerous?
Gas-oil, oily rags, synthetic textiles
Wood, rubber, oil
Alcohol, paraffin
Sodium hydrosulphite , potassium hydroxide, magnesium
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.
*Which of the following statements applies to fire doors in main vertical zone bulkheads and stairway enclosures in passenger ships?
They shall be of the self closing type
They shall be capable of closing with an angle of up to 3, 5° opposing closure
They shall be capable of being closed from a control station
All the mentioned alternatives
At which time shall required fixed fire-detection and fire-alarm systems with manual operated call points be in operation? (SOLAS II-2/13.1.1)
At sea and in ports when there are qualified officers on duty
Always at nighttime
At all times during navigation
Capable of immediate operation at all times
The engine room is equipped with regular fire hoses and nozzles. What is important to observe when using water as an extinguisant in the engine room?
Water may short circuit electrical installation and may be a threat to the personnel operating the firehose as well as to electrical equipment itself.
Water has a clear limitation in fighting an oil fire.
All the mentioned alternatives.
To reduce the negative effect of water in an engine room, the spraying function to be used.The spray function will also give the personnel operating the fire hose good shelter against heat.
In case of a fire in engine rooms, cargo holds or other confined spaces, what has to be done before the central gas extinguishing system is used?
Stop all engines
Disconnect all non-emergency circuits from the main switchboard
Make sure that the compartment has been evacuated
If any, open all bottom ventilation inlets and outlets to the compartment
Inmarsat Telex Service code ‘33’ can be used:
when the coast-station is disfunctional
to ask for ‘maritime enquiries
Don't know
when technical problems are experienced with the Inmarsat-terminal
Messages sent via INMARSAT C are charged
on the number of kilobits of information transmitted per block of 1024 bits
on the basis of a three minute minimum charge with one minute incremental steps
on the basis of a six second minimum charge with six second incremental steps
on the number of kilobits of information transmitted per block of 256 bits
A diabetic has eaten too little food and the person may feel dizzy and lightheaded. The skin becomes pale, with profuse sweathing. Limbs may begin to tremble and pulse becomes rapid. The urine glucose reaction is negative. What kind of medicine will the person need as soon as possible?
Sugar lump, sugar drink or something sweet.
Nothing at all.
Insuline.
A glass of cold milk.
Which of the four figures illustrated shows the correct position line for the following situation: Latitude 50°00'N, Longitude 30°00'W, Time 1200 GMT. Course steered: 090° True, Speed: 12 knots, bearing of the sun: 200°, Intercept correction: 00°02' Towards (observed altitude - computed altitude).
Figure 2 is correct.
Figure 3 is correct.
Figure 4 is correct.
Figure 1 is correct.
It is important that the brake holding capacity of a self stowing winch drum should not exceed the breaking strength of the wire or rope wound onto it. A certain percentage of extra strength is therefore recommended for the wire or rope over the brake holding capacity of the winch. So, for a winch of brake holding capacity of 60 Tons you would order a wire of breaking strength:
75 Tons.
61 Tons.
80 Tons.
100 Tons.
If you are required to splice an eye on a mooring wire (using the recommended 5 full tucks and 2 half tucks) the effective breaking strength of the wire will now be affected by the splice, and you would expect:
A reduction in strength of 30 % to 40 %.
A reduction in strength of 1% to 5%.
A reduction in strength of 10 % to 15 %.
No reduction in strength.
You are about to pass another ship in a close situation. What can happen in this situation?
Due to suction, the two ships will be sucked together
The two ships will be pushed towards the banks
The bow of your ship will be sucked towards the stern of the other ship
Your ship will not be affected in this situation
If a shipping company wants to be attractive to clients, it must be able to provide?
Provide efficient and reliable service
Safe operation
Provide minimum loss
On schedule operations
You are starting to get low on water in the lifeboat. What should you do?
Drink urine
Collect rain water
Use sea water
Mix sea water with 50% fresh water
*How much food per person is supplied on a liferaft marked SOLAS A PACK?
Not less than 5000 kJ
None
Not less than 10000 kJ
Not less than 20000 kJ
How many two-way VHFs is required for ships over 500 brutto?
3 sets
One per lifeboat and one spare
1set
None
Which one of the following items has to be included in an abandon ship drill?
Launching and recovery of a survival craft
reporting to stations and preparing for the duties described in the muster list
Manoeuvring the lifeboat in the water
Starting and operating radio life-saving appliances
Which of the following detailed explanations should be mentioned in the Training Manual ?
The use of escape routes and other escape methods
The use of surface to air visual signals to be used by survivors
The use of all survival equipment
The use of navigational equipment for survival crafts
A pilot ladder shall, to prevent twisting, be fitted with 'battens'. The lowest batten shall be the 5th step from the lower end of the pilot ladder. At what intervals should there be further battens upwards on the pilot ladder?
It does not matter where the battens are fitted.
At intervals not exceeding 15 steps.
At intervals not exceeding 9 steps.
At intervals not exceeding 12 steps.
When you are taking an "ullage" on a cargo tank on an oil tanker, what are you actually doing?
Measuring the distance from the surface of the cargo to the ullage reference point
Measuring the distance from the bottom of the tank to the ullage reference point
Measuring the distance from the bottom of the tank to the surface of cargo
Measuring the distance from the surface of the cargo to the underside of the maindeck
When a container is damaged en route, who should be asked to attend on board at the next port?
A surveyor representing the vessel’s P. & I. Club
A surveyor representing the vessel’s hull & machinery underwriters
The classification society surveyor
A surveyor representing the consignee
Who is responsible for maintaining the vessel's structural strenght?
The Flag State Administration
The Master
The Shipping Company and the Classification Society
The Shipyard
A viscosity controller for the main diesel engine fuel oil supply is giving poor control resulting in the viscosity of the fuel oil being too low at the engine. Which of the defects given in the options is likely to be the cause of this problem?
The bellows in the DP cell is ruptured giving no differential pressure signal.
Capillary tube in the viscometer is blocked giving high differential pressure at the DP cell.
The air supply pressure to the controller for controlling the steam valve for steam to the fuel heater is too low.
The drive for the internal sample pump for the viscometer has sheared.
This circuit consists of a voltage source V, a change-over switch S, a resistor R and a capacitor C. The voltage/time figures 1 to 4 show changes in the voltage V(C) when the switch S is suddenly shifted from position 1 to 2 at time t = 0. Only one of the diagrams is correct. Which?
Figure 4
Figure 2
Figure 1
Figure 3
During inspection of a cylinder of a large slow speed diesel engine it is noted that there are hard deposits around the upper part of the piston crown above the top ring groove and also some evidence of scuffing on the liner wall. From the options given select the one which is the most likely cause of this problem.
The piston cooling is inadequate causing overheating.
The fuel oil being used has too high a sulphur and ash content.
Insufficient cylinder oil is being supplied.
Cylinder oil with TBN to great for fuel grade is being used.
There has been an accident at the manifold and one of the crew has swallowed a quantity of unidentified chemical. What is the correct medical term for this?
Inhalation.
Infusion.
Absorption.
Ingestion.
Select the tool, from the options given, which would be used to produce accurately sized bolt holes in a steel flange?
A reamer.
A hole punch.
A twist drill.
A centre drill.
A refrigerated container vessel described as being 'con-air' would most likely maintain perishable products by which of the following means?
By supplying fresh water to the holds for additional cooling of suitable integral units.
Electric power supplied to clip on units which are attached to the reefer containers.
Cold air delivered direct to the containers via a system of ducts.
Electric power supplied direct to the containers via connections on deck and in the holds.
Which part of the crankshaft of a modern large two stroke diesel engine is most likely to be the origin point for crack initiation during service and therefore needs the greatest attention during maintenance inspection?
The oil holes.
The keyways.
The fillet radii.
The dowel pins and dowel holes
If Master finds reason to doubt whether the agent is giving the vessel's interest full and proper attention he should:
Report the matter to the harbour Master
Report to the vessel P & I club
Investigate the matter carefully and report the findings to the company
Change the agent
Is smoking permitted in the galley? (Select the most correct answer)
No.
Yes, but only once food service is completed.
If the vessel is in port, it is prohibited; if the vessel is at sea, then it is permitted.
Yes, because it is not considered a public area.
Personnel on board passenger vessels must undergo training courses before they can be part of the safe manning and assigned to emergency duties on board. What is minimum training requirement for all personnel?
Basic Safety Training Course
No Training Course is required as long as the personnel have relevant experience
Basic Safety Training Course and Company Specific Familiarisation Course
Basic Safety Training Course and Crowd & Crisis Management Training Course
Why are duplex filters usually employed in the lubricating oil system of an auxiliary diesel engine?
Changing of the filter element can be carried out without interrupting engine operation.
The pressure drop is half that of a single filter unit.
Filter blockage will not occur.
It gives better filtration of the oil.
What is the correct understanding of the term "boat drill"?
The opportunity for all on board to launch the boats and abandon ship.
A demonstration for the people on board to understand how a lifeboat can be used to abandon ship
Practical exercise for the people on board to practice their duties and be prepared in the case of an emergency abandon ship.
A presentation by the Master on what he would expect from all on board in the case of an emergency.
After discharging petcoke and washing the cargo holds in the Mediterranean Sea where can a vessel bound for Aden discharge the cargo residue?
At a shore facility
In the Red Sea
In the Mediterranean Sea
In the Gulf of Aden
What is the most important factor to consider during the loading of a heavy lift weight from the quayside onto the deck of a general cargo ship, using the ships derrick?
Retaining a positive stability during the lifting and swinging process
The heavy weight is placed in a position on the ship to enable a simple effective discharge at the destination
There is sufficient clear space to swing the weight across from the quay to the final position on the deck.
The derrick has been recently tested to check whether it has sufficient capacity to lift the weight
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.
What is the purpose of the ship/shore safety check list?
To ensure the safety of the personnel.
To ensure the safety of personnel, ship and terminal.
To ensure the ship is safe moored.
To avoid the avoidance of cargo contamination.
What term is applied to the technique of removing a portion of fish from the bone?
Felting.
Filling.
Filleting.
Filtering.
From the options, select the best description of the function of a buttress fitting on a container vessel.
To avoid excess load placed on the tank top.
To ensure an even distribution of weight throughout the stack.
To transfer forces from the container stow to the ships structure.
To maintain a uniform level stow across the tier of containers.
Recording the pulp temperature of fruit at all stages of the transport chain provides a valuable record of the status of the product. Which of the procedures given in the options should be adopted by a deck officer when dealing with the fruit?
After taking the pulp temperature the individual piece of fruit should be retained in the space with other specimens that have been used
After taking the pulp temperature the individual piece of fruit should be discarded as the specimen used will usually spoil rapidly.
It does not matter whether or not the specimen is left in the cargo space as the carriage temperature will preserve it.
After taking the pulp temperature the individual piece of fruit should be returned to the carton of fruit from which it was sampled
Many modern medium and high speed diesel engines operate at very high power ratings resulting in relatively high bearing loads. In order to accommodate these loads the bearings are required to have a high load carrying capacity. What kind of bearings are normally used for main and bottom end purposes to achieve this?
Thin steel shells with a thin white metal lining.
Thick white metal types with the white metal cast into the keeps to give extra fatigue strength.
Thin steel shells with a copper lead lining and a running in overlay.
Thin steel shells lined with aluminium tin alloys.
What is the meaning of "stand by"?
That you shall keep on with your work.
That you are properly relieved from your duties.
That you shall stand very close to the engineer officer.
That the watch keeping personnel shall be ready for starting or manoeuvring the main engine.
As part of the routine duties a rating on boiler watch is requested to assist with the daily chemical treatment for the boiler and feed water systems. Where will the rating find the information relating to the hazards associated with the chemicals involved in this task?
The engine room log book.
The Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seamen.
The Chief Engineer's standing orders.
The material safety data sheets supplied with the chemicals.
Which of these are indicators that an individual may be a drug smuggler?
The individual wears bulky or out of season clothing.
The individual is disinterested in the ship’s cargo.
The individual spends his or her free time hanging out with others.
The individual makes small local purchases.
A vehicle of length 4.85m; width 1.55m; weight 3200 kg. is to be loaded with a door-to-door clearance of 12cm and bumper-to-bumper clearance of 30cm. What would be its uniform load density?
0.0425 mt /sq. m.
0.372 mt /sq. m.
0.425 mt /sq. m.
0.469 mt /sq. m.
Which of the given options can be considered to be the most important physical property of a liquefied gas?
Its unsaturated vapour density.
Its saturated vapour pressure/temperature relationship.
Its latent heat.
Its molecular structure.
How would you arrive at the ‘Stowage Factor’ of a carogo commodity?
By dividing the volume of the space by the tonnage of the commodity
By dividing the area of the space by the tonnage of the commodity
By dividing the gross tonnage of the space by the area of the commodity
By dividing the gross tonnage of the space by the volume of the commodity
For which emergency resource is it difficult to plan the best use?
passengers
company personnel
crew
emergency equipment
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.
You are to load a cargo of Cyclohexanol to tanks 2, 3 and 4 centre and 2 and 4 wing tanks. The lines to these tanks are all connected at the manifold with flexible hoses and are all capable of being isolated with the exception of 2 centre, which has therefore been designated as the last tank to load. What will you do with the other tanks as they complete loading?
Close only the tank loading valves, so that pressure remains constant around the pipeline system and flexible hoses. Continue to monitor the cargo levels in the finished tanks to ensure that the high-level alarms are not activated as the ship's trim changes.
Close only the corresponding manifold cross-over valves as the tanks finish, so that the pressure in the lines equalises with the pressures in the tanks. Re-check the ullages at the end of loading as they will have changed as the trim of the ship has changed.
Close the tank loading valves, then close the appropriate manifold cross-over valves. After a few minutes, re-open the tank loading valves and leave them like this until cargo operations are completed, to ensure they drain fully. Re-check the ullages at the end of loading and then close the tank loading valves.
Close the appropriate manifold cross-over valves and tank loading valves as each tank finishes. Continue to monitor the cargo levels in the finished tanks to ensure that the valves are not passing.
To whom should you report when the bow port or stern ramp is closed and secured?
The Safety Officer
The Master
The Chief Engineer
The bridge/ Officer on watch
A bilge strainer is blocking up during bilge pumping operations which is causing delays as the pump frequently loses suction and has to be primed. What action should be taken to remedy the situation?
Remove the strainer plate and drill larger holes in it and replace it in the housing to avoid blockages.
Clean the strainer more frequently and clean out the bilge well at the first opportunity.
Remove the strainer plate from the housing to avoid blockage and loss of suction.
Use a portable pump to avoid blockage of the strainer.
On a Container vessel, what should a crew member do if a tank container on deck is found with a leaking valve?
Close the leaking valve
Wash away the leaking contents immediately
Raise an alarm
Report it immediately to the duty officer
What is the main reson for keeping engine lubricating oil viscosity within recommended limits?
To neutralise any acids that may form.
It is not important
To ensure the strength of the oil film is sufficient to keep lubricated surfaces apart.
To reduce system pressure losses.
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.
When a new crewmember joins a ship for the first time, on-board training and instructions in the use of the ship's life-saving appliances, including survival craft equipment and in the use of the ship's fire extinguishing appliances shall be given as soon as possible. What is the maximum timeframe for completion of this training?
Maximum 1 week
Maximum 6 months
Maximum 2 months
Maximum 2 weeks
What is the name of this unit?
A liferaft release unit
A slip hook
An antistatic release unit
A hydrostatic release unit
Maintenance is to be carried out on a diesel engine. How long after stopping the engine should the cooling water and lubricating oil be kept circulating in order to avoid any undue thermal stress from residual heat?
10 minutes is sufficient.
At least 8 hours
At least one hour.
At least 24 hours.
Emergency exits are provided for personnel's safe and quick escape from the engine room in case of fire. The emergency exits are an item to be checked during the Safety Equipment survey annually. What is the surveyor checking?
The surveyor is checking the lighting fixture in way of emergency exits.
The surveyor is check that the vessel is equipped with emergency exits.
The surveyor is checking that there is no oily residues in the emergency exits.
The surveyor is checking that the emergency exits are properly marked, free from obstacles and that the closing devices are easy operable.
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
On a container vessel, what additional force must be considered when planning the lashings for containers stowed at the outboard part of the deck stow.
Lack of support from adjacent columns of containers.
The effect of green seas breaking over the containers.
The effect of wind on the containers.
The greatest transverse accelerations are experienced at the outboard sides.
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.
A walk-in refrigerator has been out of use for several weeks and needs cleaning. It has been closed for a long time because there is a suspicion that there may be a small gas leak from the cooling system. What should you do?
Hold your breath as you enter, locate the gas leak and stick a bit of tape over it.
Seek advice from ther ship's safety officer who will perform a risk assessment and advise on any precautions necessary.
Nothing special - it's only a refrigerator and everything will be OK.
Get someone to come inside the refrigerator with you.
Where is a "rose box" fitted on a General Cargo ship?
At the turn of the bilge
At the suction ends of cargo hold bilge pipes
In the engine room bilge system
At the engine room section of the hold bilge system
What is the meaning of “remote mode” related to a slave controller?
The slave controller can be tuned by a hand carried remote controller
The slave controller can be in any mode of operation
The slave controller can be tuned from the engine control room
The slave controller receives the set-point from the output signal of the master controller
Which of these foods, when consumed in high quantities, will increase the cholesterol level over time?
Vegetables
Fish
Pork
Chicken
Why is it important to check the timing on the cylinder oil lubricators?
To get the right amount of oil into the cylinder.
To avoid excess lubrication.
To avoid high temperature in the combustion chamber.
To get the oil into the cylinder when the piston is in the right position.
When long-handled pans are in use on the range, how should the handles be positioned?
Long handled pans are prohibited at sea. Only those with small grip side handles can be used.
They should be turned outwards, so they are accessible at all times.
They should be turned inwards, so they are not accidentally caught by people passing by.
They should be wrapped with wet cloths and the pans positioned on the back hot plates, so that they will be safe from passers by but can be picked up at any time.
You are having a blow-by on the main engine, but due to the circumstances, it is impossible to stop and do a piston overhaul. What is the correct action to take?
No action necessary.
Reduce speed temporarily and increase cylinder oil consumption.
Reduce speed.
Increase cylinder oil consumption.
What is the purpose of girders in the tank?
They support the stiffeners
They transfer all the sea forces acting on the plating
They transfer all the cargo forces acting on the plating
They support the stiffeners and also take up some of the sea forces
What stowage factors should be taken into account when planning the loading of cars, in a pure car carrier?
Overhead clearances
The amount of dunnage to be used
Cargo characteristics
Longitudinal and athwartships distances between the cars
What is name of the machine shown, used to heave on the ropes during mooring and unmooring?
Winch
Crane
Windlass
Capstan
What are the properties of IMDG Class 4 (Flammable Solids) cargoes?
These cargoes emit flammable gases
These cargoes are liable to spontaneous combustion
These cargoes are liable to spontaneous combustion or when in contact with water emit flammable gases
These cargoes emit toxic gases
When will the Longitudinal Bending Moments caused by the cargo distribution need to be taken into account on an oil tanker?
Only during loading and discharging cargo
During loading, discharging and on loaded passage
Only when on passage in heavy seas and when the vessel is pitching
All the time
Which kind of secondary barrier, if any, is required for an LNG carrier fitted with membrane type cargo tanks?
No secondary barrier required.
Partial secondary barrier.
Complete secondary barrier not formed by the hull.
Complete secondary barrier formed by the hull.
When there is doubt about the freshness of the atmosphere in ro-ro cargo spaces, what action should be taken?
Supply filter masks to all crew working on ro-ro deck
Ro-ro decks are always ventilated in advance of an operation
Arrangements should be made for testing of the atmosphere to ensure maintenance of 21% oxygen and a carbon monoxide content below 50 ppm in the atmosphere of the space
Open both bow- and stern doors
A tachometer for a diesel engine is reading erratically. The tachometer is of the non-contact type using magnetic proximity switches to generate the signal. What is the most likely cause of this problem?
The shaft magnet has fallen off.
The proximity switch has dirt on the outside casing.
The shaft magnet has become demagnetised.
The proximity switch is loose on its mounting.
The sign on the image indicates:
This is the location where you should operate pyrotechnic equipment (Buoyant smoke signal, hand flares and rocket parachute flares) In case of an emergency
Location of lifebuoy with self-igniting light and self-activated smoke signal
Location where you should throw lifebuoys in case a man- over-board situation occurs.
Rescue zone
Ship Security Plans all look the same.
.
FALSE
TRUE
On modern chemical tankers, nitrogen is often used to achieve a super-dry atmosphere within a cargo tank prior to loading. Sometimes however, equipment delivering a special air supply is fitted and available for this same purpose. What does this equipment do?
It injects nitrogen into the air.
It supplies super-cooled air.
It filters carbon-dioxide out of the air.
It supplies de-humidified air.
During inspection of the fan spaces an access hatch between the delivery and return side of the fan space is inadvertently left open. What would be the most likely consequence of this situaqtion?
Chilled air would short circuit from the return to the delivery air side.
The delivery air side would become overpressurised.
The fan speed would be affected.
Air would short circuit from the delivery to the return air side.
While on watch an engine room rating notices a leak from the gland of the seawater pump which is running at the time. What action should be taken?
Place some jointing in way of the leak to direct the water into the bilge to stop it being sprayed around by the rotating shaft.
Change over the pumps and tell his relief at the end of the watch.
Remove the pump guard and tighten up the gland while the pump is still running to see that the leak stops.
Inform the engineer officer of the watch so that the pumps can be changed over and the gland can be repacked.
The remote reading temperature gauge for the meat room is reading a higher temperature than the local liquid in glass thermometer. When removed and tested the remote gauge is found to be reading accurately. Which of the options given is the most likely cause of this discrepancy?
The liquid in glass thermometer is reading incorrectly.
The liquid in glass thermometer is positioned in a relative 'cold spot' in the meat room.
The sensing bulb for the remote gauge is placed in a relative 'local hot spot' inside the meat room.
The lagging for the capillary tube from the sensing bulb to the temperature gauge outside of the meat room is too thick causing the tube to heat up.
Emergency instructions in appropriate languages shall be posted in passenger cabins. Which one of the given instruction has to be included according to present SOLAS regulations?
The method of donning life-jackets.
Name of cabin attendant.
The method of donning thermal protective aids.
Escape routes.
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