The test consists of random questions on a selected topic.
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
Sodium hydrosulphite , potassium hydroxide, magnesium
You are on night time duty as navigating officer on a ship under way, when a fire in the crew's accommodation is reported. What is the first action you would take?
Sound the fire alarm signal
Send the seaman on watch down to inspect and report the situation
Run to the scene as fast as possible and start fighting the fire by all available means
The halogenated hydrocarbons (halon), are hydrocarbons in which the molecules have one (or more) atom(s) of hydrogen replaced by another atom (or atoms) of
Fixed pressure water-spraying fire-extinguishing systems are widely employed in all kinds of vessels, mainly passenger ships and ro-ro ships, with a high degree of success. The aim of these systems is to put out a fire but they may also be very useful even if they only ensure
the control of temperatures of surrounding areas
the structural protection of the vessel
the confinement of a fire
*The correct order of actions to be taken in a fire emergency, should be…
Evaluation of the situation, confinement of fire, rescue and life-saving, extinction
Evaluation of the situation, rescue and life-saving, confinement of fire, extinction, then feed back on the emergency
Extinction, confinement of fire, feed back on the emergency, rescue and life-saving, then evaluation of the situation
Extinction, evaluation of the situation, confinement of fire, rescue and life-saving
*You are the officer of the watch at the bridge of a cargo ship. In the middle of the night, an alarm sounds on the control panel of the fire detection system. It indicates that a detector is activated in the crew's accommodation. What is the first action you would take?
Acquit the alarm and wait till it sounds again before taking any other action
Run to the scene as fast as possible and start fighting the fire by all available means
Sound the fire alarm signal and send the seaman on watch down to inspect and report the situation
When at sea, you discover that the bilges in the engine room have a large quantity of oil residues floating around. What action should you take?
Apply foam to the bilges to minimise the risk of fire
Open the overboard valve and immediately start the bilge pump in order to draw these residues away from the bilges
Notify Chief Engineer, find cause of leakage, remedy the leakage and then immediately start to clean the bilges
At the and of a radio telex-connection, when a ‘store and forward' –message has been transmitted, the coast-station at least gives a:
Time (in UTC) whereupon the telex for the subscriber is delivered.
Approximate time when telex will be delivered
Code in letters which will be repeated when the telex has been delivered to the subscriber
COTP can request (OPA-90)
Maximum two drills a year
Unannounced drills at any time
Participation in all announced drills
Which of the four calculations below is the correct set up, if you want to find observed latitude when the sun is on the meridian?
Calculation 2 is correct.
Calculation 4 is correct.
Calculation 3 is correct.
Calculation 1 is correct.
Give the meaning of the following symbol
Give the meaning of the following symbol
Area protected by Halon 1301
Area protected by sprinkler
Area protected by drenching system
Your vessel is going alongside. One tug will assist at the mooring. How do you want to use the tug and at which position?
Pushing at vessel's flat side where it is needed
Make fast forward to pull when needed
Make fast aft to pull when needed
Make fast on the vessel's shoulder to push and pull
A ship is being overtaken by another ship while proceeding along a river. What should be the required procedure?
The overtaking vessel can overtake but must allow sufficient space to reduce the interaction between the two vessels
The overtaking vessel should request permission from the other ship by sounding two prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts on the whistle or by direct VHF contact.
There should be no overtaking in these confined waters
The overtaking vessel should request permission to overtake from the Port Control VTS
If a ship requires 2 nautical miles to stop in the water from a "crash stop" when proceeding at full ahead in deep water. What will the stopping distance be in shallow water?
Similar distance to deep water
The rudder is in the hard over position with the propeller stopped and the ship turning slowly. On a ship with a single fixed pitch right handed propeller and no thrusters, what can be done to make the ship increase the speed of turn without significantly increasing the forward speed of the ship?
Give the engines a short kick ahead
Give full astern on the engines until ship has stopped and then full ahead on the engines with rudder hard over
Give dead slow ahead on the engines and leave the rudder in the hard over position.
Give half astern on the engines as this will increase the rate of turn
If a double banking operation is being conducted with one ship at anchor (which is yawing due to weather condition) and one tug is available for assisting in the operation, the tug should:
Assist the manoeuvring vessel.
Carry ropes from the approaching vessel to the other.
Endeavour to hold the anchored/yawing vessel steady.
Stand by and assist as necessary.
What is the status on Suez canal pilots?
Pilotage is compulsory and accept full responsibility for any damage caused
Pilot is only compulsory during anchoring operations in Great Bitter Lake
Pilotage is compulsory and the pilot is only the master's advisor
Pilotage is not compulsory since this is a sea-level canal
Sea area A4 is in maritime radio traffic a sea area:
with the exception of sea areas A1,A2 and A3, within the range of Inmarsat-satellites, where continuous alarm is available
within VHF-radiotelephony-range of a coast station or coastguard station, where continuous DSC-alarm is available
outside the sea areas A1, A2 and A3
*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
*Food rations provided to each person the liferaft is permitted to accommodate is totalling:
*Which one of the following items has to be included in an abandon ship drill?
Launching and recovery of a survival craft
Starting and operating radio life-saving appliances
lowering of at least one lifeboat after any necessary preparation for launching
Manoeuvring the lifeboat in the water
The "inner bottom" is the :
Compartment between the tank top and shell of the vessel
Inner side of the vessel-s shell
Space between two transverse bottom frames
What do you understand by the term ‘Terminal Representative’?
A cargo facility terminal agent
A person appointed by a cargo terminal for matters related to crew welfare under the International Labour Convention
A person appointed by a cargo terminal for operations conducted by that terminal with regard to a ship
A bulk cargo terminal agent
What is the requirement with regard to Familiarisation on board?
Seafarers, on being assigned to any ship, shall be familiarized with their specific duties and with all ship arrangements, installations, equipment, procedures and ship characteristics that are relevant to their routine or emergency duties.
Seafarers shall be familiarized with all life saving appliances and emergency exits in case any emergency situation occurs. It takes normally an hour to complete the Safety Familiarisation. The safety Officer is responsible.
Seafarers on board passenger vessels must as soon as possible learn the names of all persons working in the same department in order to ensure efficient daily operation.
During the first tenure, seafarers are responsible for asking at least a 100 questions to the Safety Officer.
What is the correct name of the part highlighted in the sketch?
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.
What is the purpose of an expansion valve in a refrigeration system circuit?
To control the cooling water temperature through the condenser.
To control the cargo hold temperature.
To control the flow rate of liquid refrigerant to the evaporator.
To control the suction pressure at the compressor.
A deep tank on a General Cargo ship has been cleaned after discharge of palm oil; what needs to be done to prepare the space for dry cargo?
Ladders checked, CO2 lines closed and temperature probes removed
Suction line blanked off, heating coils fitted and bilge system closed off
Heating coils removed, bilge suctions and CO2 lines opened and tested
Ballast lines opened up, ladders removed and air vents closed
What is the purpose of the "Mud Box" on a tanker?
It is at the end of the pipeline in the tank and restricts any particles and solids entering the pipeline system.
It is the waste collection box in the store rooms.
It is the box near the windlass to deposit the mud from the anchor and anchor cables.
It is the box under the manifold to catch spills when connecting the discharge or loading hose.
On a container vessel, why would it be difficult to extinguish a fire in a container containing chemicals?
Because water, if used, will always cause a chemical fire to flare up
Because containers containing chemicals are always inaccessible
Because heat is often produced due to chemical reactions within the cargo
Because chemical fires always spread instantaneously to other containers
Where is the "PORT QUARTER", in the figure?
The Port quarter is A, in the figure
The Port quarter is C, in the figure
The Port quarter is B, in the figure
The Port quarter is D, in the figure
On the figure there are four possible definitions of the term "STARBOARD BOW" given. Which one is the correct one?
Starboard bow is given by D on the figure
Starboard bow is given by C on the figure
Starboard bow is given by B on the figure
Starboard bow is given by A on the figure
Can containers carried on multi-purpose or general cargo ships be lashed with lashing wires and chains?
Yes, if provided for in the vessel’s Cargo Securing Manual (CSM)
Yes, together with dedicated container lashing equipment
What name is given to the process of discharging water from a designated slop tank whiler minimising the disturbance of the oil layer on top, with the objective of removing as much water as possible?
What would result from contact with liquid ammonia?
This is a typical emitter follower. What is the main benefit obtained by use of an emitter follower?
The collector can be connected to as high voltage as 10 V DC
The V out is always equivalent to the V in
The input impedance is made much larger than the output impedance
The input impedance is made much smaller than the output impedance
If a casualty has no pulse, the first aider must immediately:
Do nothing as the patient is already dead
Start heart compression and artificial respiration
You have to choose one of the following instruments for measuring pressure in an air bottle in measuring range 0 - 35 BAR. Which instrument would you install?
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
On a RoRo vessel, with regard to the characteristics of a mafi trailer, what must be ensured prior to disconnecting from the tug on board?
That after unfastening it will not move
That there is sufficient room for it to be driven away
That cargo on the trailer is not damaged
Which certificate is issued to LPG and other liquefied gas carriers in accordance with the IGC code?
The Certificate of Fitness is issued in accordance with the IGC code
The International Load Line Certificate is issued in accordance with the IGC code
The Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate is issued in accordance with the IGC code
The Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate is issued in accordance with the IGC code.
When preparing a cargo tank on a liquefied gas carrier for loading cargo following inspection of the tank a number of different steps are required. What is the first step required after such an inspection?
Mention three ways of adjusting a centrifugal pump’s delivery capacity.
Throttling the delivery valve, throttling the suction valve, reduce the steam consumption.
Only throttling the suction valve.
Throttling the delivery valve, adjust the RPM, by-pass.
Throttling the suction valve, reduce the steam consumption, by-pass.
When carrying high sulphur coal which areas of a cargo hold are prone to corrosion?
Steelwork with which dry cargo is in contact
Air and sounding pipes passing through the hold
Steelwork with which wet cargo is in contact
What does the 1 Engineer want to have done?
He wants the feed water tank inspected
He wants the Fitter to Check the CO 2 equipment
He wants the feed water tank cleaned
He wants the heating coils inspected
On a container vessel, a number of twistlocks have been identified as suffering wear down. Choose the most appropriate way of dealing with these twistlocks.
Spare parts should be ordered and used to replace the worn down parts of the twistlocks.
The twistlocks should be isolated from use and disposed of appropriately.
The twistlocks should be removed to the ships workshop where the wear down can be built up with weld material.
The twistlocks should be landed ashore for repair at an approved workshop.
A piston rod retaining nut needs to be tightened during maintenance on the main engine. Which of the given methods should be used to ensure it does not come loose in service?
Tighten it 10% more than the manufacturer's recommendation using a torque wrench.
Tighten it to the manufacturer's recommendations using a torque wrench.
Tighten it as tight as possible using a spanner and extension pipe.
Tighten it as tight as possible using a flogging spanner and a hammer.
Which of the following international regulations is normally used when handling dangerous goods?
What is the main fixed fire-fighting system on a car deck?
Apart from longitudinal, transverse and vertical accelerations what else must be taken into account when calculating the external forces acting on a cargo unit?
Vertical and transverse forces by wind pressure
Longitudinal and vertical forces by wind pressure
Longitudinal forces by sea sloshing
Longitudinal and transverse forces by wind pressure
What must loading instruments on bulk carriers of 150m in length or more display?
Depending upon what cargo is carried permeability of the foremost cargo hold
Ultimate strength of main deck plating
During maintenance work on a compensated mechanical hydraulic governor air is drawn in to the hydraulic circuit after draining and flushing out the unit. Which of the actions given in the options is most likely to assist in the removal of the air from the system?
With the governor in operation open the compensation needle valve to introduce instability and disturb the engine load to make the governor hunt.
With the governor in operation close the compensation needle valve and disturb the load to make the engine hunt.
Overfill the governor with fresh oil to force all of the air out.
Drain the governor again and slowly refill with fresh oil.
Where should containers with fishmeal cargo be carried?
On deck away from sunlight
Separated from class 4.2 containers
A high pressure boiler is operating with all parameters normal except that the firing rate is high and the superheater temperature is high. Which of the options given is the likely cause of this condition?
The generating and screen tubes are fouled.
The de-superheater control is not operating correctly.
Insufficient combustion air is being supplied.
The superheater tubes are fouled.
"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
When loading stores in a tropical harbour on sunny days, which of the following categories of provisions would you arrange to get out of the sun as soon as possible?
A centrifugal pump is to be reassembled following overhaul and it is discovered that there are no spare gaskets for the pump housing. From the options given select the best alternative material to make a gasket from.
Reinforced pilot packing.
Thick paper (chart paper).
The maximum current that a 15 Volt, 3 Watt Zenerdiode can handle without damage is
On a Container vessel, what do the letters 'PP' mean within the IMDG Code?
During maintenance work on a main diesel engine the fuel injection valve is found to be jammed in the pocket in the cylinder cover. Which of the procedures given in the options should be followed in order to complete the work?
With the fuel injection valve retaining nuts removed admit compressed air into the engine cylinder to try and blow the injection valve out of the pocket.
Replace the complete cylinder cover with a spare unit and land the cover with the jammed valve ashore for repair in a specialist workshop.
Remove the cylinder cover and try and drive the injection valve out of the pocket from the underside with a hammer and punch.
Wedge a bar between the piston top and the bottom of the injector and use the turning gear to force the injection valve out.
The insulation resistance (IR) to earth of a new galley hot-plate is measured to be 30 Mohm. When three identical hot-plates are tested together their combined IR will be:
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.
By what means can we monitor and control the integrity of the hull?
Documented operating procedures
The chief officer is responsible for monitoring the integrity of the hull and superstructure at all times
Let experienced personnel close and secure doors and ramps
Automatic detection systems, television surveillance and patrolling of ro-ro cargo spaces
The wire mesh guards for the fans of refrigerated containers sometimes have coloured ribbons tied to them. Which of the options is the reason for fitting these ribbons?
To indicate if the fan is running too slowly.
To indicate that the fan is running in the correct direction.
To indicate to the crew that the fan is running as a safety consideration.
To indicate that the fan is running at the correct speed.
A general cargo is loaded in Brazil on a General Cargo Vessel bound for Europe in winter time; what are the ventilation requirements in the cargo spaces?
Ventilation would not usually be carried out as the vessel is moving from a cold area to a warmer area?
Ventilation would only be carried out just prior to discharge
Ventilation would be occasionally carried out as the vessel is moving from a cold area to a warmer area
Ventilation would normally be required as the vessel is moving from warm to colder areas
Where would you look for a summary of important safety and handling information on a cargo loaded on your ship?
The Material Safety Data Sheet
The Company Cargo Handling Manual
The Master's Standing Orders
A three phase alternator is connected singularly to the main switchboard. The switchboard instruments show 400 Volts/500 amperes. With a power factor of 0.5 what will be the kW load?
Under international regulations what is required during bulk cargo operations?
Ships’ personnel must continuously monitor cargo operations
The Supercargo must continuously monitor cargo operations
Ships’ personnel must monitor cargo operations as and when required to do so
The terminal representative must continuously monitor cargo operations
What arrangement may be installed in passenger ships to reduce unsymmetrical flooding in damaged condition?
Cross flooding arrangement
Self acting ballast trimming arrangement
Which kind of cargo pumps are the most commonly used in cargo systems for gas carriers?
Hydraulic driven screw pumps.
Hydraulic driven submerged pumps.
Submerged electric motor pumps.
Electric driven screw pumps.
The HP discharge valves of a 2 stage air compressor suffer from build up of carbon deposits even though the correct maintenance is carried out on them. What is the most likely cause of this problem?
Water in the compressor lubricating oil.
Worn scraper and piston rings.
Compressor cooling water temperature too low.
Ineffective air intake filter.
On a RoRo vessel, why are short lashings better than long lashings for ro-ro units?
Because ships' vibrations will not slacken short lashings
Because it is a cargo securing manual requirement
Because they're easily tightened and tensioned
What must be ensured prior to opening side-rolling hatch covers of a bulk carrier?
Hatch rollers are turning freely
Cross wedges have been removed
The wheels should have been raised up to the wheel track
Which statement is correct for a fire door class "A-60"?
It is a requirement to keep class "A-60" fire doors closed for minimum 60 minutes
Class "A-60" fire doors shall be capable of preventing the passage of flame for minimum 60 minutes
Class "A-60" fire doors shall prevent the passage of smoke and flame and the average temperature of the unexposed side shall not rise more than 180
Class "A-60" fire doors must be closed within 60 seconds
When loading chemical cargoes in the United States, temperatures are often supplied in degrees Fahreheit. What does 60 degrees Fahreheit equate to on the Celsius scale?
Where are the maximum Shearing Forces likely to occur on an oil tanker?
At the mid-length of the ship
At the bulkhead between empty and full tanks
At the forward collision bulkhead
During the cycle of a four stroke diesel engine there is a load reversal on the bottom end bearing when the load transfers from the upper part of the bearing to the lower part. What is the main cause of this load reversal on a modern, turbocharged, medium speed diesel engine?
The light alloy materials used for the piston skirt.
The lack of gas load to oppose the inertial forces generated during the exhaust stroke.
The inertial forces generated during the upward strokes of the piston (compression and exhaust strokes).
The suction effect on the piston during the air intake (induction) stroke.
What is a Marine Evacuation System?
Assistance from other ships
Evacuation Chute(s)/Slide(s) and Liferafts
Liferafts supported by Fast Rescue Boats and Lifeboats
What should be done prior to loading cotton?
The cargo hold fire-fighting system should be thoroughly examined
Tank tops should be sheathed
The holds should be inspected for signs of previous cargo residues
The cargo hold ventilation system should be thoroughly examined
Why did the new Cadet want to go to the messroom?
The new Cadet wanted to go to the messroom to sign the Articles of Agreement
The new Cadet wanted to go to the messroom to get some rest
The new Cadet wanted to go to the messroom to become acquainted with the officers
The new Cadet wanted to go to the messroom to check that his papers were in order
A diesel engine cylinder head is to be overhauled but the spring compressor for removing the valve collets is found to be damaged and unusable. How should the task be carried out by ship's engineers?
Use a couple of screwdrivers to compress the spring and lever out the collets as this will save time.
Use a ring spanner to press down on the spring guide and pick out the collet halves once they are free.
Delay the work until a new spring compressor is available or fabricate a suitable replacement onboard if the work is urgent.
Using a hammer and a tube with an inner diameter slightly bigger than the outer diameter of the collets repeatedly strike the upper spring carrier until the collets pop out.
Many chemical tankers are fitted with deepwell centrifugal cargo pumps. What is the process by which any leakage of cargo or hydraulic oil into the pump cofferdam is detected?
The circuit shows a full-wave bridge rectifier. Which electronic component will you connect between 'a' and 'b' in order to obtain reduced ripple voltage to the load RL.
When preparing to ballast the double-bottom tanks of a General Cargo Vessel, which of the following must be done?
All tanks ballasted at the same time
All cargo operations completed
The Chief Officer's ballast plan followed exactly
Ensure that the vessel is kept on an even keel throughout the operation
In a US port and according to the Code of Federal Regulations, a 'Declaration of Inspection' must be completed before the transfer of an oil cargo can take place. Who is responsible for preparing this Declaration?
The ship's officer in charge of the oil transfer operation.
The Terminal Representative (Loading Master).
The US Coast Guard Captain of the port (COTP) or his designated representative.
In the diagram, which letter is pointing at the area known as the "BOW" of the ship?
The Bow is indicated by A, in the figure
The Bow is indicated by D, in the figure
The Bow is indicated by C, in the figure
The Bow is indicated by B, in the figure
What is the signal used by a life saving station or rescue unit indicating that distress signals are observed at night time ?
What is the purpose of watertight doors?
They will be closed during a fire to prevent the smoke and fire to spread to other parts of the ship.
They will be closed from the bridge or locally in case of damage on the ships hull, and taking in water.
They will be closed if the ship get a damage on the ships hull, and taking in water. It will prevent the water to fill the whole deck. In case of fire they can also be used to stop the fire and smoke from diverge.
They are doors in engine area which will be closed during navigation in shallow waters.
What is the adequate marking of liferafts for passenger ships on short international voyages?