The test consists of random questions on a selected topic.
Which of the following is a precautionary measure to prevent fire:
Storing rags impregnated with oil in closed containers
A Category "B" Chemical Cargo which has a melting point of more than 15° C. can be carried:
In tanks where the heating coils have been removed and supply and return steam pipes blanked off?
In tanks not adjacent to the ship-s shell plating having heating coils?
In tanks adjacent to the ship-s shell plating having heating coils?
In any tank onboard the vessel?
A person slowly feel more sleepy and thirsty.The skin and slimhinner become very dry and there is a sweet taste of the breath. The glukose reaction shows positive. What kind of medicine will the person need as soon as possible?
Sugar lump, sugar drink or something sweet.
You are drifting in open sea with a loaded VLCC, and you observe that the drift is SSE. Will the drift direction be the same for ballast condition?
In ballast condition the drift will be more to the east
No, drifting in ballast condition may be quite different
Loaded or ballast conditions have no effect on the drift
What transmitting equipment as a rule is not allowed for us in territorial waters:
When fighting fire, why shall you never pour water into hot fat?
The water will explode into steam causing hot fat to be thrown far away thus possibly causing severe burns or fire.
The water will turn into steam and cause the fat to explode.
The fat will not be edible any more.
The fat will stiffen immediately and need reheating.
When should gangway nets be rigged?
When it is deemed necessary by the Master or the Chief Officer.
Whenever the gangway is rigged.
Whenever the gangway is regarded as unsafe.
Between sunset and sunrise.
Which one of the listed requirements for passenger ships regarding personal life-saving appliances do not correspond to present regulations?
All lifejackets shall be fitted with a whistle, a light and a smoke signal
Ro-ro passenger ships shall carry at least 2 lifebuoys provided with self-igniting lights an self-activating smoke signals
All lifejackets shall be fitted with reflex, a whistle and a light
The 5% extra lifejackets carried on board have to be stowed in conspicuous places on deck or at the muster stations?
One water fog applicator is required for each pair of breathing apparatus on board which type of ship?
Passenger ships fitted with car decks
Passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers
How often should normal testing of the cooling water be done?
A moderate level of stress provides which useful function in an emergency?
To slow down the thought processes to ensure a thorough assessment of the threat
To slow down the heart rate to conserve energy
To immobilize the individual until he has decided upon the best course of action
To prepare for peak performance that will improve the chances of survival
The continuity resistance of a 100m long X 25 sq. mm cable (rated at 100A) is to be checked. Which of the following results would you anticipate?
between 0.1 and 1.0 M ohm
between 0.1micro ohm and 1.0 micro ohm
What is the most important reason for separating a panicking passenger from the group?
It is easier to calm the person down in private.
You want to protect the panicking person as much as possible.
You don't want other passengers to hear if you have to become very strict with the panicking person.
Panic can spread and affect other passengers.
The inert gas system shall be capable of delivering inert gas to the cargo tanks at a specified percentage in relation to the cargo discharge rate. What is that percentage?
Equal to the cargo discharge capacity.
At least 135% of the maximum discharge capacity.
At least 150% of the maximum discharge capacity.
At least 125% of the maximum discharge capacity.
You are proceeding along a narrow channel in front of another vessel, both heading for port. You hear this signal from the vessel behind you. What does it mean?
I am faster than you. Get out of the way.
I intend to overtake you on your starboard side.
I intend to overtake you on your port side.
I am operating astern propulsion.
The bones in the human body are connected to each other by:
What English name is given to all the plates, cups, saucers, serving dishes, etc?
When starting a flue gas plant on an oil tanker and after all intial checks have proved satisfactory, which of the following steps will be the first in the operation sequence?
Open the flue gas isolating valve
Open blower discharge valve
Strawberries are a sensitive cargo with a relatively short carriage life and can only be carried on short sea passages. They are often irradiated for transport. Select the true statement from the options given relating to the effect of irradiation.
A cargo of irradiated strawberries must be stowed well away from the crew accommodation to reduce the possible effects of cobalt 60 radiation.
The main effect of irradiating strawberries prior to transport is that it kills off any bacteria on the fruit.
The main effect of irradiating strawberries prior to transport is that it improves the colour of the fruit.
The main effect of irradiating strawberries prior to transport is that it kills any flies on the fruit.
What is the main information we get from a Mollier diagram?
We get information about enthalpy, specific volume of vapour, liquid/vapour mixture, temperature of vapour when pressure is known and pressure in the cargo tank when liquid temperature is know.
We get information about enthalpy, specific volume of vapour, liquid/vapour mixture, temperature of vapour when pressure is known.
We get information about enthalpy, specific volume of the liquid and latent heat.
We get information about specific volume of vapour, liquid/vapour mixture, temperature.
What is the most common signal level from an I/P converter?
How are the officers informed of the ship's stability in damaged conditions?
By the Captain's instructions
By damage-control board on the bridge
By permanently exhibited damage control plans
By damage-control information included in the muster list
Does MARPOL apply to gas carriers?
Why is it important to slow down the main engine RPM while water-washing the turbocharger?
To protect the blower side
Not to damage the rotor blades
To protect the exhaustgas economizer.
What is the meaning of the term "Steady as she goes" when acting as helmsman?
Reduce the number of helm movements used when steeriing a set course
Try to reduce the continuous swinging either side of the course when steering a compass course.
Keep the applied rudder constant until the next helm order.
While altering the ships head, the instruction "steady as she goes" means reduce the ships swing as rapidly as possible and steady on present course
The critical part of any bunkering operation may be considered to be when topping off the tanks at which stage the risk of overflow and spillage of fuel oil is greatest. What is the correct safe procedure to adopt to minimise this risk?
Reduce the bunker delivery flow rate and top off the tanks one at a time.
Shut off each tank as it overflows into the fuel oil overflow tank.
Top off all of the tanks together to reduce the inflow rate into each tank.
Watch for oil coming up the sounding pipe and shut the tank valve just before it overflows.
What is a low location lighting system?
A light system powered by battery or fluorescent signs mounted at deck level indicating the way to the nearest exit
A system displaying the escape route from all cabins by light points in the ceiling, powered by battery
An illumination system for all corridors in cabin areas
An emergency illumination system that illuminates all deck areas to a minimum
Which of the following could be the possible cause of too high cargo condenser pressure?
Incondensible vapour in the cargo and shortage of refrigeration.
Incondensible vapour in the cargo.
Broken discharge valve plate.
Shortage of refrigeration.
A high speed diesel engine operates with a monobloc inline high pressure fuel pump consisting of a number of helical type pump units contained in a single housing. From the options given select the method which is the most common one available for adjusting the fuel timing onboard where no specialist setting up equipment is available.
Adjustment of the HP fuel block by adding or removing shims between the pump and the engine block.
Adjustment of the height of the individual fuel pump elements within the pump block
Adjustment of the drive coupling to the driven coupling for the HP fuel pump using reference marks to No 1 cylinder TDC.
Adjustment of the fuel rack position for the complete HP pump unit.
In a low pressure auxiliary boiler, what would be considered to be the maximum allowable chloride level of the boiler water?
At what temperature would a fully refrigerated cargo of propane normally be carried on a liquefied gas carrier?
When should you use safety goggles?
When you are filling in the engine room log book.
When you are tidying up in the engine room workshop.
When you are working with power tools or chemicals.
What is the main quencher for an oil tanker?
What is a deck lift vehicle?
This is another term for a portable vehicle deck
A portable deck used to raise or lower vehicles
A vehicle used to raise or lower portable decks
A vehicle used to raise or lower decks on which vehicles are stowed
Why should the coil of an ac solenoid valve not be energised when demounted from the valve body?
The coil will lose it's residual magnetism
The coil will jump around.
The coil will fail due to vibration.
How is the temperature of the high temperature circuit of a central cooling system normally controlled?
By controlling the bypass of flow for the central coolers.
By increasing the flow rate through the main engine cooling circuit
By controlling the flow through the fresh water evaporator heating circuit.
By mixing with water from the low temperature circuit.
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.
Searches are often triggered by:
News stories of stowaways.
The receipt of a shipment of damaged stores.
An increase in security level by the Flag State.
A reefer vessel is to load a part cargo of frozen beef hocks (large joints of beef, usually quarters, not packed in cartons). In deciding which would be the most appropriate space on a conventional reefer vessel, which of the given options would be the preferred choice?
Any space will be acceptable as this is a hard frozen cargo and relatively easy to handle and carry.
4A deck as this is the largest square space on the vessel and will allow good access and air flow for the cargo.
A cargo space low in the vessel as this cargo has a relatively high stowage factor.
1C deck as this is the narrowest space on the vessel and will best constrain the cargo from any possible movement during the voyage.
For what purpose is inert gas normally used in the cargo tanks of a liquefied gas carrier?
To maintain an inert atmosphere in the tanks during a loaded voyage.
To prevent an explosive atmosphere forming in the cargo tanks before gas freeing.
To pressure test the cargo tanks after repair work.
To help displace the cargo from the tanks during discharge.
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.
Which of these items of container lashing equipment is prone to sudden failure?
Fully automatic twistlocks
Semi automatic twistlocks
What is a "ladle"?
Part of a Steward's uniform.
A Mediterranean vegetable.
When discharging a liquefied gas carrier it is normal to leave a small amount of liquid cargo in the tanks. This is then used to help keep the cargo tanks cold on the ballast voyage. What is the normal term used for this small quantity of cargo that is left in the tanks?
Most maintenance and repair tasks carried out onboard ship require a permit to work which will include a full risk assessment. Where would an engine room rating find out about the precautions that are required as a result of the risk assessment for a particular task?
Code of Safe Working Practices (COSWP)
Ships Safety Management Manual (ISM Code procedures)
Chief Engineer’s standing orders.
Can unrestricted tank cleaning operations take place from a chemical tanker in any sea area? Read all the following statements carefully and consider the reasons behind the answers as shown.
No. The type of previous cargo, the amount of residues, the ship's speed, the distance from the nearest land, the depth of water and whether the ship is in a "special" sea area are all factors that will need to be considered before tank cleaning is permitted.
No. Certain countries have exercised territorial rights over extended sea areas and control all marine activity within them, including the disposal of tank washings from tankers.
Yes. The tank cleaning equipment typically fitted on modern chemical tankers guarantees that legal dilution rates are achieved and that there is no threat to the marine environment in any location.
Yes, but only if the ship has undergone a special opetrational survey and is certified for unrestricted tank cleaning operations by the IMO.
What will the cadet find in the engine store?
He will find The Bosun in the engine store
He won't find anything in the engine store
He will find the port anchor winch in the engine store
He will find new brake bands in the engine store
What must the oxygen content of the atmosphere within the cargo tanks of an oil tanker be prior to loading?
It must not exceed 8% by volume.
It cannot be in excess of 12% by volume.
It must be no greater than 5% by volume.
It must be less than 10% by volume.
On a Container vessel, what should be done if a container with damaged floorboards is loaded onto a ship?
A cargo damage report should be made for signing by stevedores
The container should rejected outright
A log entry of the container number and stowage position should be made
A note should be made and the information handed over to the relieving watch keeper
The reporting of incidents involving harmful substances and / or marine pollutants is regulated under which international guidelines?
Protocol I of MARPOL 73/78.
The UN Convention on the Reporting of Accidents and Incidents which Present a Hazard to the Marine Environment 2004.
Appendix B of the Supplement to the IMDG Code.
Found in a commonly-used piece of equipment aboard an oil tanker, what does a "pellistor" do?
It is the common term applied to the metal, ceramic or other heat-resisting material which can cool even an intense flame below the temperature required for ignition, as utilised in a flame arrester
It is the reactive element in an oil / water interface detector
It is an electrical sensor unit fitted in a flammable gas detector for measuring hydrocarbon vapours and air mixtures to determine whether the mixture is within the flammable range
It is the electrical sensor which detects low pressure in an Inert Gas generating control system
What will happen if you overload the plate in a microwave?
Standing time will need to be doubled.
You will need to double, or even treble, cooking times and accept that the outer parts of the food will be overcooked.
Cooking will be uneven and there will be "cold spots" in the food.
The oven will not work in automatic mode.
What precautions should be taken with Ro-Ro cargoes when crossing the oceans in winter?
Additional cargo lashings should be applied at the loadport
The ship should avoid areas of heavy weather
What is the first thing you would check when taking over a boiler watch
Why is it not possible to wash all crockery and glassware in a dishwasher?
Because not all crockery and glassware is dishwasher proof.
Because plates and containers that have held raw meat and fish must not be washed together with plates and glasses that have been used for cooked foods.
Because coloured glass and crockery will not survive the high temperatures generated in a dishwasher,
Because Health and Safety regulations require that items above 30 cm (12") in diameter must be washed by hand.
Hydrogen sulphide is a component associated with crude oil cargoes. At which of the following concentrations will dizziness, headache, nausea, etc occur within 15 minutes, followed by loss of consciousness and possibly death, after 30-60 minutes exposure?
Which vitamin is found only in meat and fish?
How should chemicals and harmful substances be stored on board?
In a separate locker. The locker shall be clearly marked, locked and ventilated.
n the central store or in the engine room
In a locker preferably on boat deck. The locker shall be clearly marked.
In a gas-tight locker close to the bridge
What kind of safety protection is to be weared during a mooring operation?
Safety shoes and boiler suit.
Helmet, safety shoes, gloves and protecting cloths.
From where can one obtain information regarding the segregation of dangerous goods packed in cargo transport units?
The cargo securing manual
Special tables in the IMDG Code
Details in the bill of lading
How can you best demonstrate in an audit that you follow company cargo handling procedures?
By providing a summary of out-turn figures for the auditor.
By requesting that an audit takes place during cargo operations.
By being able to provide comprehensive and verifiable documentary records of cargo operations.
By providing a summary of incident and lost time figures for the auditor that reflects a successful and trouble-free system on board.
On a container vessel, select from the list the most effective method of dealing with a fire in an under deck cargo space.
Boundary cool the cargo hold from the deck.
Deploy the fixed fire fighting system.
Tackle the fire locally with fire hoses.
Turn the vessel off the wind to reduce the relative wind strength.
Which of the following statements is incorrect with regard to preparing the cargo holds for receiving bagged cargoes?
Cargo holds should be free of infestation
Cargo holds should be clean
Cargo holds should be free of cargo residues
Select from the options given the one which best completes the following statement. "Reefer vessels, loaded with a homogenous cargo, usually operate with a small GM due to the fact that…
…they are designed with small fuel tanks."
…they are designed with fine lines and the biggest cargo spaces are at the top of the holds."
…they are designed that way to produce a gentle rolling motion."
…they usually have large deck cranes."
Foodstuffs which have not been cooked or prepared in any way may be described as which of the following?
So as to avoid possible cargo claims at the discharge port what should be maintained besides the cargo lashings?
Hatch covers, hatchways and cargo hold ventilators
You are approaching the port entrance. What do these lights mean?
A vessel may proceed only when she has received specific orders to do so, except that vessels which can safely navigate outside the main channel need not comply with this message.
Vessels may proceed - two-way traffic.
A vessel may proceed only when she has received specific orders to do so.
Vessels may proceed - one-way traffic.
In ship's stability what is understood by the term "In stable equilibrium"?
The term "stable equilibrium" means when the cargo loaded in each hold is the maximum that hold can carry.
Stable equilibrium means the vessel is floating upright and has a positive GM
The term "stable equilibrium" means that the vessel complies fully with the International Loadline Rules
Stable equilibrium means the buoyancy force upwards and the force of weight downwards are equal and G and B are in the same vertical line
What term is applied to solid foods, commonly vegetables, that have been mashed and stirred until smooth?
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
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
During loading of a palletised refrigerated cargo it is noticed that some of the pallet boards are badly damaged. Which one of the actions, from the options given, is the most appropriate?
Remove and repair or replace the damaged pallets before loading them.
Note the number of damaged pallets involved on the Mate's receipt.
Accept the cargo loaded on the damaged pallets and repair them onboard.
Take no action as a small number of broken pallets are an acceptable part of such an operation.
Temperature sensors may be marked T 802. What does this mean?
On a RoRo vessel, what is the Maximum Securing Load of web lashings?
60% of the breaking strength
65% of the breaking strength
50% of the breaking strength
What are safety cones used for on a RoRo vessel,?
Guiding vehicles while parking on board
Guiding vehicles onto and off the loading ramp
Inspection of the LP turbine rotor reveals some erosion damage to the blading on the final stage. Which of the given options is most likely to be the cause of this condition?
Steam inlet to the turbine superheat temperature low.
Steam inlet to the turbine pressure too low.
Excess LP bleed steam take off.
Total dissolved solids in the boiler too high.
Where will you find instructions on how reduce or control an oil spill during bunker operations on a General Cargo vessel?
In the company's safety manual
In the Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP)
Select the option which correctly completes the following statement. "A conventional reefer vessel operating with a controlled atmosphere plant must have cargo spaces which…
… have a gas tight seal."
… are fitted with variable speed fans."
… have the normal bulkhead and deckhead penetrations required for a reefer compartment."
… have a minimum number of deckhead and bulkhead penetrations."
What are we using the ASTM table 53A/B for?
Convert API to metric tonnes.
Convert long tons to U.S.BBLs.
To find the corresponding correction factor.
With given density at observed temperature we find a corresponding density at 15 degrees Centigrade.
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.
What precautions should you take when washing down the galley area at the end of the working day?
All power to the galley range and other electrical equipment should be switched off and isolated; ensure you are suitably and safely dressed to avoid electrical, slipping and other hazards.
All electrical equipment should be switched on, to ensure it dries out quickly if it gets wet; remove your catering clothing, so that it does not get dirty and wet.
Wash only the deck, to avoid any risk of shock from electrical items, such as the range; wear shorts and rubber sandals ("flip-flops") to avoid transferring contaminants from your work clothes.
Cover all equipment and work benches with plastic sheeting; wash the galley deckhead, then work down the bulkheads and finally the deck, with fresh water above 65 degrees Celsius; wear heavy duty work clothes.
Many water tube boilers feature so called screen tubes. What is the purpose of these screen tubes?
To protect the superheater from direct exposure to the furnace.
To help remove any contaminants from the combustion gas that may foul other parts of the boiler.
To protect the boiler insulation from direct exposure to the furnace.
To provide a gas tight chamber for the furnace.
After a bulk cargo is discharged what should be done with CO 2 lines in each cargo hold?
Each line must be washed through with fresh water
Each line should be blanked off
Each line must be blown through with compressed air to ensure that they are clear of cargo?
No maintenance is required
Tank top in engine room has a high quantity of oil residues floating around. When discovered, what action should be taken?
Apply foam to the tank top to minimise the risk of fire.
Notify Ch.Eng., find cause of leakage, remedy the leakage and then immediately start cleaning of the tank top.
Open the overboard valve and start the bilge pump.
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 the estimated average daily calorie intake required by an active adult male?
For protection of crew who might come into contact with chemicals in the course of their work, the ship should have suitable equipment such as chemical resistant aprons, gloves, footwear, coveralls, face and eye shields etc. After the days work these should be stowed:
In lockers in the accommodation, adjacent to the crew bathrooms, ready for instant use?
In suitable lockers easily accessible, yet segregated from the living spaces themselves?
At the bottom of the pumproom in special lockers?
How many hand held distress flares are carried in each lifeboat?
Injuries resulting from slips and falls constitute the largest percentage of accidents that occur in the catering department. What shall be done to reduce this high accident rate?
Install thermostates to avoid water from freezing to ice.
Do not wash off all rubbish to prevent persons slipping.
Ensure that slippery substances are not left where several persons are expected to be around.
Keep the floors and decks free from fat and grease.
Which position is the best to stop bleeding from the nose?
Holding the nose above steamed water.
Laying on the back, leaning the head as much back as possible.
Laying on the back, holding a wet, cold towel on the top of the nose.
Sitting on a chair, leaning forward, with two fingers pressing the nose together.