The test consists of random questions on a selected topic.
By “collect call” is meant:
a call for account of the receiver
On board they want to establish a telex connection by HF-set with the ship Apollogracht. In the guides you find for the Apollogracht the following ID’s:244320000, 424432010, 424432020, 1300210, 36715. What ID should be chosen:
Shock is a manifestation of changes in which the circulation fails because either pressure or volume of circulating blood has fallen to a dangerous level. What is the skin colour of a patient in shock?
Which of the following is the correct minimum carriage requirement for a ship of more than 300 gross tons and operating in area A:
1MF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver – 1 or 2 SART – 1 NAVTEX or 1 EGC receiver – 2 or 3 VHF portable – 1 EPIRB
1VHF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver – 1 or 2 SART – 1 NAVTEX or 1 EGC receiver – 2 or 3 VHF portable – 1 EPIRB – 1 MF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver
1VHF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver – 1 NAVTEX or 1 EGC receiver – 2 or 3 VHF portable – 1 EPIRB – 1 MF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver
1VHF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver – 1 or 2 SART – 1 NAVTEX or 1 EGC receiver – 1 INMARSAT A,B or C – 1 EPIRB – 1 MF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver
Which of the following has not to be noted in the radio log-book
Duration of public correspondence communications
Name of person responsible for distress communications
Discontinuance and resumption of watchkeeping on entering and leaving port
Summary of distress, urgency and safety communications
To accommodate expansion of piping on the deck of a chemical tanker the following are fitted:
Flanges on the pipes at frequent intervals?
Extra strong pipes that can withstand the forces of expansion?
Natural bends at intervals?
Which electronic component does this graphical symbol represent?
Silicon controlled rectifier
Part of the outer surface of a refrigeration compressor crankcase and the refrigerant return line near the compressor ice up heavily during normal operation. Which of the options given is the most likely cause of this problem?
The oil separator is not functioning correctly and is allowing lubricating oil to pass into the system.
The seawater flow control valve for the condenser is faulty allowing insufficient cooling water flow.
The superheat control setting for the thermostatic expansion valve is set too low.
The filter drier unit in the liquid line is partly blocked.
Why do blunt knives cause accidents?
Because they will need to be held at a more shallow angle when cutting.
Because the blunt edge will contain grease particles.
Because they require more pressure to be used and are more likely to slip.
Because the handles are more likely to be loose.
In oil tanker operations, what is understood by the term "Load On Top"?
Loading part of an oil cargo in one port, then loading the same type of cargo "on top" in a subsequent port.
Loading a new compatible cargo "on top" of the oil and water residues from a previous cargo in the sloptanks
Loading an oil cargo into the tanks tanks through hoses inserted through the tank hatches and lashed in position
Loading part of an oil cargo in one port, then loading a different type of cargo "on top" in the next loadport
Which plan shows the position of the vertical and longitudinal centres of gravity for each cargo compartment on a Bulk Carrier?
During a Crude Oil Washing operation, if measurement of the atmosphere within the tank indicated that the oxygen level had risen to above 8%, what action would you take?
Stop the washing operation as you have reached the required level. Pump out the remaining oil and then wash the tank with water.
Contuinue washing, but increase the delivery rate from the IG generator.
Stop the washing operation and do not resume until a level of less than 8% oxygen content by volume has again been acvhieved.
Take no action. It only becomes a critical situation if a level of greater than 11% oxygen content is measured.
What are some of the most important tasks to carry out on a bulk carrier, before commencing hatch cleaning operations?
Hatch covers to be opened and cranes ready
Sufficient manpower available and ER informed
Risk Assessment, Permit to work /enter and tool-box talk
By the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ship's Ballast Water and Sediments, oil tankers are required to have a ballast water exchange plan that involves replacing ballast taken onboard at the previous port. What percentage volumetric exchange must be achieved?
What basic information do we get from the pump's flow-head curve?
We get information about the NPSH.
We get information about the pump-s lifting height and liquid flow.
We get information about the pump-s back pressure.
We get information about the pump-s suction head.
While on boiler watch on an automatically controlled steam boiler the rating notices that the burner has failed to light following a drop in steam pressure. What action should be taken?
Shut the steam stop valve to stop the steam pressure falling further.
Stop the feed water pump immediately in case the boiler overfills.
Try and light the boiler burner manually.
Call the duty engineer immediately using the engineers call alarm.
Which of the tools given in the options would be best suited for cutting a piece of angle iron?
What do the shapes that this vessel is displaying tell us about here?
That she is restricted in her ability to manoeuvre and making way through the water. She is seen head-on, but we do not know her length.
That she is engaged in towing, but we do not know her length, or the length of her tow.
That she is not under command, but is still making way through the water. She is seen head-on, but we do not know her length, although it is probably over 50 metres.
That she is not under command and not making way through the water. She is seen head-on, but we do not know her length.
Shortly after starting up a fuel oil purifier oil is seen to be trickling out of the sludge outlet. Which of the options given is the most likely cause of this problem?
Incorrect gravity disc fitted.
Insufficient seal water supplied during start up.
Excessive back pressure in the clean oil outlet.
During maintenance work in the engine room or on deck it is often necessary to work aloft (work at a height above the plates or the deck). When working aloft onboard the ship what is the most important safety precaution that should be taken?
Lash the bottom of the ladder to a fixed point.
Wear a safety helmet and goggles.
Keep all the tools required for the work in a bucket.
Wear a safety harnes securely attached to ship's structure.
On a Container vessel, what are the limitations of Cargo Securing Manuals?
They are not always approved by a classification society
They are drafted whilst the ship is still under construction and need to be checked against the ship's 'as completed' condition in order to be fully reliable.
Some Cargo Securing Manuals cover a full range of sister ships
Cargo securing arrangements in the manuals may be unsuitable for heavy weather conditions
Telephones are being used to communicate between personnel onboard and ashore during a bunkering operation. What instruction would you give to ship personnel regarding action to take in the event of failure of the telephone communication during the operation?
Use a crewmember as a messenger between personnel involved in the operation.
Slow down the bunkering rate until alternative reliable communications are established.
Stop the bunkering until alternative reliable communications are established
Call the electrician, and get him to repair the telephone while the bunkering operation continues.
What are the type of signal output is derived from a NiCr/Ni thermocouple?
To allow efficient pumping of aromatic Crude Oil cargoes, they are usually heated to reduce their viscosity. What is the ideal maximum viscosity that is normally achieved for this purpose?
Before leaving the machinery spaces of a UMS vessel after routine watchkeeping rounds in the evening, the duty engineer inspects the doors to Fuel Oil Treatment rooms which are covered by a fixed fire fighting installation. For what purpose does he do this?
Remove the auto closing device so they remain in whatever position they were.
To tie them open with a rope to prevent the heat from building up inside, and making it uncomfortable to work.
To make sure that they are properly closed with the self closing device so that any fire is contained and the extinguishing medium can be released without delay.
Wedge them open with an arrangement which allows them to be closed quickly in the event of a fire.quickly.
A 450 volt, 859 kW rated generator has not been in operation for several weeks. Prior to starting, insulation resistance readings are taken. The minimum acceptable insulation resistance reading on the main stator winding to allow you to proceed with running the generator is:
Why is ethylene glycol added to the L.P.G. compressor cooling water system?
To prevent the water from freezing.
To better regulate the cooling-water temperature.
To give corrosion protection.
To prevent the water from boiling.
What is the traditional seaman's saying that suggests the procedure to follow when carrying provisions around the galley and storerooms and up and down stairways?
"One hand for the ship and one for yourself".
"One hand for the Captain and one for the Cook".
"One hand for the ship and one for the stores".
"Keep your hands to yourself".
Commonly used on an oil tanker, what does an "Explosimeter" measure?
The amount of H2S gas in a tank atmosphere
The level of oxygen present within a tank
The composition of hydrocarbon gas / air mixtures in a tank atmosphere
The relative amounts of nitrogen and combustible gases within a tank
Which statement is true about loading lifeboats?
Passengers with physical disabilities should go on life rafts.
Passengers with physical disabilities should go on lifeboats.
Only passengers with physical disabilities should go on lifeboats.
Passengers with physical disabilities are loaded from a floating platform.
Why should a container with a damaged corner post not be loaded?
Because during discharge the ship could be held responsible for the damage
Because its strength is weakened
Because it will not fit properly into a container stack
Because the cargo inside might be damaged
During bilge pumping operations the pump suction gauge indicates a high vacuum. What is the most likely cause of the high vacuum reading?
A glogged bilge strainer.
A hole in the suction line.
A producer is attempting to reduce costs by packing his fruit in cheap, poor quality cardboard cartons. Which of the given options would be the most likely outcome of using inferior quality cartons for packaging of perishable cargo for carriage in a refrigerated vessel?
The cartons may tear when being handled by the stevedores.
The cartons are more likely to be water damaged by a rain shower.
The lower rows of cartons in the stow will collapse and cause crush damage to the cargo.
The cartons will be a poor advert for the producer.
PT-100 sensors are some times used with 3 or even 4 wires. What is the reason for this?
Because of power-consumption.
Higher mechanically strength of the cable.
Higher measuring accuracy.
What is the minimum value of the GM under the international Load Line Rules?
What is the reason for gassing up cargo tanks before loading?
Cooling down cargo tanks.
Removal of inert gas from cargo tanks.
Reduce CO2 content in cargo tanks.
Decrease oxygen content in cargo tanks.
What weakens a turnbuckle?
In a fresh water tank we are using a pressure transmitter with a range of 0-0.5 bar/4-20mA for level measurement.The transmitter is installed 30 centimeters from the bottom of the tank,and the tank is 5 meters high. What will the output from the transmitter be when the tank is empty?
A portable oxygen analyser for use onboard ship is of the paramagnetic sensing element type. It is being used to test the atmosphere of a space onboard ship but starts to give erratic readings. There is no obvious indication as to why this is happening. Select from the options given the most likely cause of this problem.
The battery power is low.
The sampling filter is blocked preventing gas from entering the sampling camber.
Nitrogen gas is present in the atmosphere.
The sampling filter is partially blocked giving rise to wide pressure variations in the sampling chamber.
Who must sign (and countersign) entries in a Cargo Record Book which documents cargo and cleaning operations on a chemical tanker?
Each completed operation shall be signed for and dated by the officer or officers in charge and, if applicable, by a surveyor appointed by the competent authority of the State in which the ship is unloading. Each completed page shall be countersigned by the master of the ship.
Each completed operation shall ner signed for and dated by the Officer or Officers of the Watch on which the operation took place. Each completed page shall be countersigned by the chief officer or the master of the ship.
Each operation shall be signed and dated by the officer or officers in charge and countersigned by the master of the ship. An entry and stamp shall be entered by the Responsible Person from the vessel's Management Office upon periodic inspection.
Each completed operation shall be signed for and dated by the pumpman or pumpmen instructed to carry out the task and countersigned by the officer in charge. A surveyor or superintendent may additionally sign to indicate that he has witnessed a particular operation.
The image shows an indicator diagram taken from a diesel engine cylinder . Which of the following options is the action most likely to identify the fault.?
Check if the fuel pump injection is too early, or fuel pump lead is too great, for that cylinder.
Check that the fuel temperature and viscosity are correct.
Check if the fuel injection valve is partly blocked.
What would you do if you saw a container being damaged during loading operations?
Note the date and time of occurrence, container number and if possible take photographs
Inform the relieveing watchkeeper
What separating temperature do You mean is best for lub. oil.?
Which of these items of container lashing equipment is prone to sudden failure?
Fully automatic twistlocks
Semi automatic twistlocks
Which of the tools given in the options is the best one to select for cutting a new external thread on the end of a steel pipe?
Under what circumstances may a watch-keeping engineer undertake other duties?
A watch-keeping engineer may undertake other duties when the main propulsion controls are in manual operating mode
A watch-keeping engineer may undertake other duties when the main propulsion system requires constant supervision
A watch-keeping engineer may undertake other duties when he has been properly relieved of his watch-keeping duties
A watch-keeping engineer may undertake other duties when the ship is at sea and the weather is calm
On routine daily inspection you notice that there is a light arcing between an alternator's carbon brushes and rotor sliprings, with alternator operating at 70% load. Should you:
Check the surface of the sliprings, polish if necessary and bed in the brushes
Clean up and increase the tension on the brushes
Move the position of the brushes around the sliprings to find the correct neutral position
Reverse the polarity of the excitation voltage at the brush holder connection
This figure shows a transformer, with two windings, N(1) = 2000 and N(2) = 1000 turns, on a common magnetic circuit. Assume that there is no energy loss in the transformer itself. Calculate the current I(2) when the current I(1) = 2 A.
Where on board a ship will cargoes experience the least accelerations?
At the intersection of the fore and aft, athwartships and vertical axes of the ship
At the intersection of the fore and aft and vertical axes of the ship
At the intersection of the athwartships and vertical axes of the ship
At the intersection of the fore and aft and athwartships axes of the ship
Which of the following terms describes the cooking technique where food, such as a portion of fish, is placed in a shallow dish and partially covered by a liquid and then brought to and maintained at a temperature just below the boiling point?
When it is required that a mandatory prewash is to be witnessed, who is to make and sign the applicable entries in the Cargo Record Book?
A government-authorized surveyor.
What is the normal name given to the fuel oil used for the ship's main engines?
How frequently should the PA-system (Public Address) be tested?
When preparing cargo cranes for operation on a General Cargo ship using shore personnel, what are three of the most important checks to be made?
Crane wire is greased, windows clean and cab heater on
Check that cab is clean, air conditioning is on and windows clean
Limit switches are not in use, wires are clean and emergency stop is isolated
Check that winches, brakes and emergency stops are working correctly
Which of the following statements concerning an accidental oil spill in US waters is true?
The person in charge must report the spill to the US Coast Guard
A warning broadcast must be made by radiotelephone (VHF)
The Corps of Engineers is responsible for the clean up of the oil spill
The Department of Interior is responsible for the clean up of the oil spill
Which is the most important factor in the safety awareness of the ships crew?
The safety awareness of the senior officers
The level of emergency-preparedness
The quality of emergency drills
The shipboard training provided
Which of these will not physically damage a bulk carriers’ plating, frames and brackets?
When starting up an aerobic type sewage unit for the first time, or after manual cleaning, how should the bacterial process be initiated?
By shutting off the air flow.
By bypassing the grey water inflow and operating only with black water.
By filling the unit with sewage and bubbling air through it for 48 hours prior to starting the discharge pump.
By adding an activating agent to the inflowing sewage.
A vessel is scheduled to enter a SECA during a forthcoming voyage? What additional considerations must a Chief Engineer take into account when planning for this voyage?
That all garbage is fully disposed of prior to entry into the SECA and suitable arrangements are made for retention while in the SECA.
That there is sufficient room in the bilge holding tank to ensure no discharges of machinery space bilges takes place while the vessel is in the SECA.
That the incinerator is shut down for the duration of the time the vessel is in the SECA.
The availability of low sulphur fuel and the change over time required to ensure the system is clear of normal fuel prior to entry into the SECA.
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
What should be done immediately if during the voyage the temperature of bulk coal exceeds 55?C?
Seal the hold and cool its boundaries using seawater
Notify the harbour authorities at the port of destination
Seal the hold completely and monitor the cargo using suitable instruments
Notify the ship owner and/or charterer
Which of the following is a form of food poisoning?
The coil of a 12V, 120mA dc relay must be connected across a 24V supply. What action should be taken?
Install a 100 ohm resistor in series with the coil
Install a 100 k ohm resistor in parallel with the coil
Install a 100 k ohm resistor in series with the coil
Install a 100 ohm resistor in parallel with the coil
What are Primary fenders, with regard to ship-to-ship transfer operations?
Primary fenders are large fenders meant to float between vessels and absorb considerable impact
Primary fenders are tyre-type fenders kept on deck for emergency use
Primary fenders are small fenders suspended between the ships' bows or stern to protect from inadvertent angular contact
Primary fenders are fixed to the bow of an attending tug (if any)
For a search to be effective it must be:
Conducted by personnel with limited knowledge of the ship’s layout.
Inclusive of all personnel.
What do you understand by the term ‘Separated From’, with regard to the stowage of dangerous goods on deck?
Separation by a distance of at least 3m vertically
Separation by a distance of at least 3m horizontally
Separation by a distance of at least 6m horizontally
Separated from the accommodation by at least one cargo space
Water and acid mixed together in certain concentrations can result in the development of dangerously high heat levels and aggressive reactions with steel surfaces. Which of the following is a general description of the approach to be adopted when cleaning a cargo tank after the discharge of Sulphuric Acid?
It is important that, once cleaning commences, large quantities of washing water can be delivered as quickly as possible, so that the acid is repaidly diluted.
It is critical that, as cleaning commences, washing water is introduced in a controlled manner, allowing time for the acid and water in the sump to mix slowly and thoroughly before the rest of the tank surfaces are flushed.
A mixture of hot fresh water and Sodium Hydroxide solution (50/50) should be prepared beforehand and then circulated around the tank, rapidly neutralising any remaining acid.
Any acid remaining in the sump should first be ejected and the tank ventilated for a minimum of 30 minutes before the introduction of any water, ensuring that there are insufficient acid residues to create any dangerous reaction.
Furniture in stairways and corridors shall be kept to a minimum on board passenger ships, why?
Escape routes must be clear of obstructions and also due to fire protection
It is not allowed to sit in stairways and corridors
Passengers will most probably sleep in stairways and corridors if they are furnished
Which group of dangerous goods is generally considered as being the most hazardous for marine transportation on a General Cargo Vessel?
When are ro-ro units most exposed to damage?
When being manoeuvred for stowage or breaking out of stowage
When being driven up or down the vessel’s internal ramps
When being driven up or down the loading ramp
There are two basic types of turbocharging systems: constant pressure and pulse. The main difference between the two is in which of the following?
The arrangement of exhaust piping and exhaust gas receiver.
The casing of the turbocharger.
The arrangement of the scavenging air coolers.
The scavenging valves of the engine.
Who should operate ships' ramps, car platforms, retractable car decks and similar equipment?
All crew working on ro-ro deck.
Only the ships' officers.
Only competent persons authorised by a responsible ships' officer, in accordance with the company's work instructions.
Bosun and the loading officer
What is the purpose of introducing inert gas into cargo tanks?
To create a non-explosive atmosphere in the tank.
To reduce the static electricity potential in the tank.
To prevent evaporation of cargo.
To make the tank safe for entry.
Why is grain bundled?
To prevent it from wetting
To prevent bulk grain from shifting
In installations of INTRINSICALLY SAFE equipment it is required that all cabling should be separated from non-intrinsically safe equipment, and (where colour coding is relied upon) to be of a special colour. What colour is that?
What could cause engine oil to get a "Milky" colour?
During cargo operations, involving perishable cargoes, deck officers should be aware that the cargo is subject to the effects of the weather and ambient conditions. From the options given, select the one which is likely to cause the most rapid temperature change in a refrigerated commodity.
When disconnecting the cargo hose after discharging, some oil is drained into the drip-tray under the manifold which already contains a small amount of dirty water. What is the correct way to dispose of this oil?
Drain it to a cargo tank.
Mix in an appropriate quanoity of dispersant chemicals and drain it overboard when in open water.
Drain it overboard when the vessel is 50 nautical miles off the coast.
Transfer it to the sloptank and later discharge it to a reception facility.
Where shall you be able to activate the ship security alert system on board passenger ships?
From the navigation bridge and in at least one other location
Captain's- and Chief Officer's office
Frozen cargo such as lamb carcasses requires careful loading to ensure a neat and tight stow in the hold and requires the crew and stevedores to have considerable skill to achieve this. Which of the options given is the main reason for this?
The carcasses are difficult to pick up when handling.
The carcasses are of an irregular shape.
The carcasses are often large.
In which publication do we find information about the most common liquefied gases?
In ICS Tanker safety guide
In the vessels deck log book
In the International certificate of fitness
The ship is en route. When may passengers visit the bridge?
When the weather is nice and the sea is calm
During daytime if the traffic is smooth
Passengers are not allowed to visit the bridge while the ship is en route
What kind of fixed extinguishing plant is installed to use on an oil tanker’s engine room and pump room?
What is the normal slow down/shutdown temperature for the jacket cooling water outlet from a diesel engine cylinder?
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
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.
What will occur within the cargo tank if Crude Oil Washing is undertaken with oil containing a substantial amount of water?
It will be impossible to separate the oil and water at a later stage
Ther will be inadequate drainage due to emulsification
An electrically charged mist may be generated
It will assist in the cleaning of the tank
The wooden hatch gratings (Warkhaus boards) use on the deck of some conventional reefer vessels can become badly damaged during cargo operations, particularly when forklift trucks are being used. Which one of the actions given in the options is the most appropriate to take when considering repairs to these gratings?
Cut a new board into small pieces to repair as many damaged boards as possible.
Use heavy plywood or strong timber to make the repairs.
Use a whole new board whenever possible to achieve the greatest strength.
Use boards that have been previously removed and repaired.
What kind of special safety measures are required when working on a stage aloft?
Harness with a rope secured to a safe point on the ship.
A rope around the waist, secured to the stage.
No special safety measures required.
Helmet, safety shoes and gloves.