The test consists of random questions on a selected topic.
What is the minimum number of channels required for the portable two-way VHF's for survival craft?
Mention some important thoughts for what you have to do when you recognise that fire break out onboard.
Commence fighting the fire, call the persons around the fire and join the fire squad
Report to bridge or duty officer, actuate the fire alarm, call the persons around the fire and join the fire squad
Go to the lifeboat start the motor then call the duty officer and commence fight the fire
Report to bridge or duty officer, actuate the fire alarm, organise and commence fighting the fire
*At what temperature do the sprinklers come into operation in accommodation and service spaces ?
*What is the term used to identify the division that stops the flames until the end of the first half hour in a standard test of fire exposition, taking into account that the average temperature of the non-exposed face doesn't rise more than 139?C above the initial temperature, and also that the temperature at any place does not rise more than 140?C above the initial temperature in the interval of 15 minutes?
The smoke detector (fire indicator) indicates fire in a cargo hold loaded by general cargo. What first action should be taken?
Inspect the scene before deciding the method to be used for fire-fighting
Close the ventilation system and other openings to the hold in order to choke the fire
Use the ship's gas extinguishing central system to put out the fire
Start the fire pumps, open the hatches and start fighting the fire by fire hoses
Which one of the listed fire-extinguishing medium is most effective against an open oil fire?
What should be applicable to tank cleaning operations by means of circulation products with low flash products (below 60° C) ?
It can be done without problems.
It can be done on stainless steel tanks only and if the tank cleaning hoses are grounded.
It can be done if the tankcleaning hoses are grounded.
It should be avoided, unless the tank atmosphere is inerted.
In relation ot OPA 90, Which of the following statement is correct?
COTP-zones may have additional rules and regulations
OPA-90 specify all oil cargo related rules and regulations
OPA-90 specify rules and regulations for all COTP-zones
After implementation of OPA-90 there are no area specific rules and regulations
In celestial navigation the angle measured westward from the first point of aries to the hour circle of the body along the celestial equator is known as:
Give the meaning of the following symbol
A class door self closing
B class fire door self closing
How can an ARPA assist the ship to steer a suitable course to make good the entrance to a channel?
Select Relative motion display and make Own Ship vector pass through the middle of the entrance to the channel.
Select ground stabilised true motion display and alter course so that own ships true vector passes through the middle of the entrance to the channel.
Select True ground stabilised vectors and make the vectors from both buoys at the entrance to the channel pass either side of the centre of the screen.
Acquire the buoy at the entrance to the channel and on relative vector display alter course to make the vector of the buoy pass directly through the centre of the screen.
What is one of the methods used by an aircraft to attract a vessel's attention for participation in a rescue operation?
Diving from high attitude.
In the situation illustrated, what should be the power distribution of the tugs to maintain the ship sideways motion with only minor changes in the ship's heading?
Considerably more power on the aft tug than the forward tug, while monitoring the ship's gyro heading
Equal power on both tugs while monitoring the ship's gyro heading
Full power on the forward tug and the after tug ceases to push, but continuously monitor the ship's gyro heading
Considerably more power on the forward tug than the after tug, while monitoring the ship's gyro heading
You are duty officer and it is restricted visibility. On the radar you are observing a vessel foreward on your bow (7 n.m. off) and a vessel with approx the same speed and course on your starboard side, but with a CPA of 0,2 mm. You alter your course to starboard and cannot avoid the collision. What should you have done instead?
You should call the other vessel on the VHF and asked the Sen.Off.Deck to keep away.
You did not do anything wrong. The collision could not be avoided.
You should have reduced your speed to the minimum on which the vessel can be kept on course.
You should altered your course to port and then avoided the collision.
Your vessel is moving in Panama Canal waters. When must the master or his qualified representative be on the bridge?
When going through the Gaillard cut only.
When at anchor or alongside a pier.
When entering or leaving locks only.
When steering by autopilot, how often should manual steering be checked?
Which of the following information shall be specified by the muster list ?
the specific duties assigned to passengers that are in charge of a group of others
the abandon ship signal consisting of two long blasts
the muster list has been prepared and approved by the Administration before the ship proceeds to sea
how the order to abandon ship will be given
*How much water per person is provided in a lifeboat not equipped with a desalting apparatus?
Which part of the human body out of the list given after is not considered to allow maximum heat exchange with the surrounding fluid (air/water)?
*When reasonable and practicable, how often shall rescue boats be launched with their assigned crew aboard and manoeuvred in the water?
Which one of the following items has to be included in an abandon ship drill according to SOLAS regulations?
Launching and recovery of a survival craft.
Checking that life-jackets are correctly donned.
Manoeuvring the lifeboat in the water.
Starting and operating radio life-saving appliances.
Referring to the SOLAS convention, how often should a crew member on a cargo ship participate in one abandon ship drill and one fire drill?
This is only required when he joins the ship
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.
On some trades fruit cargoes may be subjected to 'in-transit cold treatment' also known as cold treatment. From the options given which is the main purpose of this cold treatment?
To maintain a specified minimum temperature for a prescribed time period to kill off any fruit fly which may be present when loading the cargo.
To maintain the temperature of the fruit within very tight tolerances.
To ensure that the fruit is carried as cold as possible without damaging the fruit.
To achieve uniform quality of the fruit at discharge.
Which is the "TUG TOWING LINE', in the figure?
The Tug Towing Line is indicated by B, in the figure
The Tug Towing Line is indicated by D, in the figure
The Tug Towing Line is indicated by C, in the figure
The Tug Towing Line is indicated by A, in the figure
To minimise the risk of damage what type of tools should be used to clean boiler burner tips?
Any kind of tools that are available.
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.
What English name is given to all the plates, cups, saucers, serving dishes, etc?
What is the time limit for abandonment of passenger ships?
30 minutes from the time the abandon ship signal is given
2 hours from the time the abandon ship signal is given
15 minutes from the time the abandon ship signal is given
What name is given to the rotating jet water outlets on a tank-cleaning machine that is used on an oil tanker?
LPG carriers rely heavily on the compressors fitted as part of the reliquefaction plant. Screw and reciprocating types are widely used. Which type of reciprocating compressor is most common as a cargo compressor?
Double acting, single stage, oil free compressor.
Double acting, single stage, oil lubricated piston compressor.
Double acting, two stage, oil free compressor.
Single acting, single stage, oil free piston compressor.
A Bulk Vessel is to load a cargo of grain; pre loading calculations show that IMO stability criteria cannot be achieved; the vessel should do which of the following?
The grain surfaces in some or all of the cargo spaces must be secured
The cargo can still be loaded
An exemption certificate must be applied for
The vessel will be unable to load the cargo
On a Container vessel, who is responsible for the safe lashing and securing of containers?
What medium is used to calibrate the ODME?
Which of the following options would be a typical pressure setting for a main engine slow down in the event of jacket cooling water system low pressure?
The Chief Engineer tells you to carry out Hot work on deck. What kind of permit do you need?
No permit is required as long as the work shall be carried out on open deck
Cold work permit because the work will be carried out on open deck
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.
What is the name given to the risk assessment programme developed by OCIMF, under which tankers are inspected and the results made available to potential charterers through a database of records?
The Enhanced Survey Programme.
The Ship Inspection Report Programme (SIRE).
The Tanker Inspection and Reporting System (TIRS).
The Chemical Distribution Institute (CDI) Inpsection programme.
How often shall the oxygen analyser be calibrated?
Every time the plant is shut-down
Prior to every plant start-up, following an 8 hour stop
Fully pressurised ships are fitted with type "C" tanks. What is the normal design pressure?
Design pressure of about 12 barg
Design pressure of about 2 barg
Design pressure of about 15 barg
Design pressure of about 18 barg.
What action should be taken by the watchkeeping engineer if the running machinery is operating at slightly high temperature but everything else appears ok?
It should be stopped and serviced immediately
It should be left running until the fault develops further.
It should be shutdown temporarily, allowed to cool down and then be restarted.
It should be brought to the attention of the Chief Engineer so that remedial action can be decided upon.
Is it required to have full secondary barrier on spherical Type "B" tanks?
Yes, and the secondary barrier must be able to contain tank leakage for a period of 15 days.
Yes, if the tank is not crack propagation resistant.
Yes, it is required to have full secondary barrier.
Only partial secondary barrier required.
How does a chemical detector tube work?
A sample of the atmosphere inside the compartment is drawn through a chemical reagent in a glass tube. The surface of the reagent becomes progressively discoloured as more contaminant vapour is detected in the sample. When this is read off the scale marked on the tube, the concentration of the vapour can be determined.
A sample of the gas from inside the compartment is sucked through a glass tube containing white cotton. As it does so, the gas becomes discoloured. The cotton will gradually dissolve and be replaced by the coloured gas, according to the concentration level. This may be read off a scale on the tube at the edge of the remaining cotton.
A sample of the air inside the compartment is pumped into a glass tube. As the pressure builds up inside the tube, a coloured stain can be observed, corresponding to the vapour pressure of the contaminant gas. The length of the stain corresponds to the percentage concentration of the gas.
The mositure in a sample of the atmosphere inside the compartment is allowed to soak into a strip of foam in a glass tube. This foam is impregnated with a reagent chemical. If it turns red, then the compartment is unsafe for entry; if it turns green, then entry is permitted.
"During a bomb search, which of the following is an important principle to follow?"
Know exactly what a bomb looks like
Try to reach behind bulkheads to find a bomb
Throw any suspicious items overboard
Do not touch any suspicious packages
On a RoRo vessel, what should you do if it is clear a RoRo cargo unit's content is not have properly secured
have the crew secure the content once the unit is in position
load the unit and let the duty officer know
Reject the unit and do not allow it to be loaded
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 purpose of fixed stacking cones?
To prevent the horizontal movement of 20’containers at tank top level
To prevent the horizontal movement of 40’containers at tank top level
To lock 20’containers in 40’ cell guides
To prevent movement of 20’and 40’ containers at deck level
Some charters will require a reefer vessel to carry a general cargo, for example paper rolls for the manufacture of fruit cartons, on the return, 'empty' leg of a voyage. Select from the options given, the main problem associated with carrying paper rolls on a reefer vessel in this way that the deck officers should be aware of.
Paper rolls must be handled with care to avoid damage to the ends of the rolls.
Paper rolls are sensitive to wetting.
The paper rolls are heavy and this may result in overload of the decks.
The hold insulation and vent trunking can be damaged if the paper rolls are improperly secured.
Why is it necessary to cool down LNG cargo tanks slowly prior to loading cargo?
To minimise the risk of creating a vacuum in the tank.
To minimise thermal stresses in the cargo tank.
To prevent ice forming in the cargo tank.
To minimise thermal stresses in the hull.
A 2 term controller is used to control the fuel oil temperature for a thermal oil system used for heating services. The control is very unstable with the measured value hunting constantly. Select the most probable cause of this problem from the options given.
Integral action reset time is set too slow.
Proportional band width is set too wide.
Proportional band width is set too narrow.
Integral action reset time is set too fast.
Where should a container containing Calcium Hypochlorite be stowed?
Away from sources of heat
Away from cargo transport units containing class 6 IMDG cargoes
Away from the centreline of the ship
Is it required to have supplementary emergency lighting on board ro-ro ships?
No, reflective marking indicates the escape routes
No, portable battery operated lamps shall be provided in alleyways and public spaces
Yes, all passenger public spaces and alleyways shall be provided with supplementary electric lighting
No, passengers should bring their own flashlights
What is important to keep in mind about U-profiles that are used on pipes supports?
They should only allow movement on the lateral axis.
They must not be fastened against the pipe.
They must be made of flexible material to protect against stress.
That they should be fastened tightly around the pipe.
One cylinder of a diesel engine has to be cut out to allow continued operation of the engine. Which of the following options may be the cause of the problem?
Camshaft timing incorrect.
Gas side of turbocharger fouled.
You are going to do deballasting of a double bottom tank. The pump is of centrifugal type and mounted above tank level. You are having problems getting the pump to take suction. What can you do to solve the problem?
Repeat start and stop of the pump until it gets suction.
Feed the pump from the sea water inlet pipe.
Get somebody to do the job for you.
Disconect the manometer pipe to get rid of an air pocket .
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.
Due to the very low carriage temperatures for LNG the thermal conductivity, k value, is an important property of the insulation material used in cargo containment systems. For a given rate of heat leakage across the insulation, which of the following statements is true?
The higher the k value the thicker the insulation needs to be.
The rate of heat leakage is unaffected by the thickness of the insulation.
The k value depends on the thickness of the insulation material.
The higher the k value the thinner the insulation needs to be.
A palletised fruit cargo is being loaded into a cargo space which will be partly empty at the completion of loading. In order to secure the cargo which of the options given is the best way to complete the stow?
With the face of the stow athwart ships (side to side across the compartment.
With the face of the stow stepped down using cartons after breaking down the last pallets.
With the face of the stow stepped across the compartment.
With the face of the stow fore and aft along the length of the compartment.
On a conventional reefer vessel the 'tween decks and lower hold are provided with scuppers leading into the hold bilges. The scuppers normally designed with a U-bend or non-return bend. Complete the following statement from the options given. "Prior to loading a cargo of hard frozen products the U-bend should be…
…filled with clean fresh water."
…filled with clean sea water."
You have prepared a tray of cream eclairs, using fresh cream filling. At what temperature must they be stored until required for service?
Between 5 and 7 degrees Celsius.
At least 10 degrees Celsius.
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
Which inert gas systems use only gases from the ship's main or auxiliary boilers?
Combination - inert systems
Prior to loading general cargo what must be ensured with regard to lashing wires, terminations, shackles, turnbuckles, pad eyes and D rings?
They must all be visually inspected
They must all be certified and be (visually) unimpaired
Lashing wires must be new whereas other accessories may be certified
They must all be certified
A standard outside micrometer requires regular maintenance, including calibration, in order to ensure accuracy of measurement. How is the accuracy of this type of instrument normally checked? Select the answer from the options given.
By checking the distance between the micrometer anvil and spindle with an inside micrometer.
By measuring a standard gauge block or rod at a common temperature.
By checking the distance between micrometer anvil and spindle with an inside vernier gauge.
By trying a go/no go gauge between the micrometer anvil and spindle at maximum opening at a common temperature.
The Chief Engineer tells you to carry out Hot work on deck. What kind of permit do you need?
Cold work permit because the work will be carried out on open deck
No permit is required as long as the work shall be carried out on open deck
What is the correct understanding of the term "Bottlescrew"?
A bottlescrew is the connection ring on the ships deck used to connect lashings and rigging
A bottlescrew is the threaded screw used to open large bottles
A bottlescrew is a metal threaded sleeve which adjusts the length and tension on rigging or stays
A bottlescrew is the special wire rope used to lash containers
What is the main difference of deep well and submerged pumps?
The main difference is that deep well pumps are driven by hydraulic motor and submerged pumps are driven by electric motor
The main difference is that deep well pumps are more expensive than submerged pumps
The main difference is that deep well pumps are more easy to maintain than the submerged pumps
The main difference is that deep well pumps are connected to the motor with a long shaft and submerged pumps have both pump and motor submerged down in the tank
The ship is en route. When may passengers visit the bridge?
Passengers are not allowed to visit the bridge while the ship is en route
When the weather is nice and the sea is calm
During daytime if the traffic is smooth
A temperature control system is exhibiting hysteresis. Checks on all of the system components show that they are functioning correctly. Which of the changes/modifications given in the options is most likely to correct this problem?
Fit a valve positioner to the system.
Fit a new temperature sensor with a narrower temperature range.
Increase the pressure of the air supply to the controller.
Slacken off the control valve gland.
Why is it preferable to use white spirit rather than paraffin to remove traces of grease during cleaning of refrigerated cargo spaces?
White spirit is more effective at removing grease than paraffin.
White spirit does not leave an oily residue or odour.
White spirit is cheaper than paraffin.
White spirit is usually more readily available.
When cleaning boiler burner nozzles that have just been in service the watch rating notices that the nozzle holes are partially blocked. Which of the methods given in the options is the preferred method to use in order to avoid damaging the nozzle holes?
Poke the holes clear with a welding rod which has been ground down to size.
Knock the nozzle repeatedly on the work bench to try and dislodge the blockage.
Use a standard drill bit in a hand drill to clear the blockage.
Use cleaning wires starting with a small gauge and gradually work up to the full size of the nozzle hole.
What advantages do you see by conducting passenger muster’s. Drill’s are mandatory for international voyage’s.
The passengers get to know the way around the ship.
The Passengers get familiar with lifejacket and location of muster station
Giving the company a good image for the public, and the crew get training.
The passengers get familiar with emergency procedures, life jackets, musterstation. And the crew get training in growd handling.
What are twistlocks designed for?
To couple containers horizontally
To couple containers vertically
To lock containers vertically and horizontally
What English name is given to a kind of heavy-duty, wide-bladed knife, used for dividing joints of meat or poultry and which is much favoured by cooks of far-eastern nationalities for a wider range of cutting tasks?
What type of component does this graphical symbol illustrate?
Pressure-reducing regulator.
What is the benefit of prismatic Type "B" tanks?
The tanks do not form part of the ship's hull structure.
The ship's hull may act as the secondary barrier.
The tanks are completely self-supporting.
The benefit of maximising ship hull volumetric efficiency.
What is the name given to the mixture in which meat or fish can be laid for a few hours to add flavour right through the dish?
Due to the relative low resistance of a Pt 100 sensor we might have to compensate for the cable-resistance to ensure a correct reading. Which of the 4 alternatives given is correct for the connection of this compensation resistance.
Where would you look for information on the ratings applied to a vessel's fire ratings on her bulkheads, based on SOLAS requirements?
The Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate.
The Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate.
The MODU Safety Certificate.
The Safety Management Certificate.
What is the correct operation of the slow-turning facility fitted to some large 2 stroke main propulsion diesel engines?
Slow turning should be set to operate automatically at finish with engines to allow the engine to cool down evenly.
Slow turning should be set to operate automatically every 10 to 15 minutes when the engine is on standby.
Slow turning should be set to operate automatically prior to engine start when engine has been stopped for 20 to 30 minutes during manouevring
Slow turning should be carried out immediately the duty engineer gets notice of standby from the bridge.
Which would be the most suitable point in the system to obtain a representative of diesel engine lubricating oil for analysis?
From the lubricating system pipeline on the discharge side of the circulating pump.
From the lubricating oil filter drain.
From the lubricating oil cooler drain.
From the lubricating oil purifier outlet.
Why may wearing sweat rags slung round your neck when working in the machinery spaces be hazardous?
The rags may cause sweat rash.
The rags may cause you to get too hot and faint.
The rags may be caught by running machinery or power tools.
The rags may be soaked with oil and catch fire.
How should dunnage be laid, prior to loading a Caterpillar Tractor?
Only at the extreme ends of the tractor’s wheels
Athwartship under the tractor’s wheels
Athwartship at the ends of the tractor’s wheels
Fore and aft under the tractor’s wheels
What will you do if you are helmsman and the OOW (officer on watch) gives you the order: “Port 20” and after a while the order: "Ease to 10"?
Turn the wheel until the rate of swing of the ship is 20 degrees per minute and then after the second order, reduce the wheel to make it swing at only 10 degrees per minute
Change the compass course to a new heading which is 20 degrees to port of original heading and then after the second command reduce it to only 10 degrees to port of original heading
Apply the wheel to alter the course 20 degrees to port and then after the second command change the heading a further 10 degrees
Apply 20 degrees of rudder towards port and then after the second command reduce the wheel to 10 degrees.
What is associated with carrying logs on General Cargo vessels?
Moisture absorption in the cargo holds
Increased levels of oxygen in the cargo holds
Oxygen depletion in the cargo holds
What type of buoy is this?
What is the signal used by a life saving station or rescue unit indicating that distress signals are observed at night time ?
Cross-flooding fittings shall be operable from:
The section where the unsymmetrical flooding occurs
Passenger ships have a normal requirement of 1 lifejacket per person + 10% for children. In addition to this, how many lifejackets have to be provided on deck or at the muster stations?