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Online testing: Test online CES 5.1 for Deck department, Support level, Chemical tanker vessel
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In order to achieve a greater effectiveness when using a permanent system of extinction with gases (for example CO2), we must…
Check the valves, seal the area and activate the extinction system
Only activate the alarm, then the extinction system
Activate the alarm, evacuate the area and seal the place, then activate the extinction system
Activate the extinction system before we activate the alarm
You wish to send a message via an Inmarsat-C installation to an Inmarsat-A telex installation. The message is composed in ‘ASCII’. The message can be sent:
as a telex
can not be sent
as a fax
Don't know
When a DSC-message of the ‘distress’ category is received, in order to start distress alert communication in so far as not indicated in the alert, you will switch to VHF channel:
85
67
13
16
How long must an Oil Record Book, documenting oil cargo operations, be retained on board after the last entry has been made?
Not less than 5 years.
Not less than 3 years.
It may be disposed of, or landed at the next port, following completion.
1year.
When a ship is lying at anchor in a tidal area using both forward anchors, to what particular aspect should the officer of the watch be paying special attention?
When the ship swings to the tide the direction of swing should be controlled to avoid the anchor cables becoming wrapped round each other.
The ship will become controlled by the tide and the wind will not be allowed to have any effect on the direction the ship lies at anchor.
The two anchors will restrict the ships swing with the tide and the ship may not lie to the prevailing current and wind
The tension on both cables should be similar, to avoid one dragging and all the weight of the ship remaining on the other anchor only.
How will the ship behave if you have a "black out" in the situation illustrated?
The vessel will turn to starboard and the speed will slowly reduce.
The vessel will turn to port and the speed will reduce gradually
The wind will push the vessel sidewards, but the heading will not change
The vessel will continue on course and the speed will slowly reduce
Where do you think the "pivot point" is located when your ship is going full speed ahead? No wind, current.
Near the stern
At about 1/6 of the ship-s length from the stern
Amidships
At about 1/6 of the ship-s length from the bow
Please name correctly the most common rudders as shown below? UNBALANCED, BALANCED, SEMI-BALANCED, UNDERHUNG BALANCED
NO. 3,2,1 and 4
NO. 1,3,2 and 4
NO. 2,3,1 and 4
NO. 1,2,3 and 4
You are a Senior Officer of the Watch on vessel "A" and are passing through the Straits of Gibraltar. The vessel's speed is 18 knots and your vessel is overtaking several other vessels, when the visibility reduces down to about 2 nm. What aspects would you consider when establishing a "safe speed" for your vessel?
Deciding safe speed consider: 2 miles visibility; traffic density; manoeuvrability of vessel; effectiveness of navigational equipment (ARPA etc); state of sea and currents and navigational hazards.
Adjust my track to follow Route 1 or 2 illustrated and reduce speed down to half speed, approximately 8 knots
Safe speed should be where the vessel can come to a stop within the visible range
A safe speed is where a vessel can take proper and effective action to avoid collision and be stopped within an appropriate distance
What should each manufacturer of cargo tank coatings issue ?
A information guide stating type, when and how many microns of coating applied.
A resistance guide stating which chemicals are compatible with the coating.
A information guide stating how many microns of coating applied.
A resistance guide stating which poisonous vapours are compatible with the coating.
Use of …… and …… is strictly prohibited on the ro-ro deck, signs shall be displayed
Goggles and Smoking
Naked lights and Smoking
Torches and Smoking
Personal Protective Equipment and Mobile telephones
The typical current gain of a common emitter transistor is
10-200
500-5000
1-1000
1-10
Every passenger ship is required to carry:
A rescue boat capable of being launched by the assigned crew in 5 minutes
A fast rescue boat capable of being launched when ship is still making headway
A fast rescue boat capable of being lowered when the ship is at anchor
There is no requirement of any rescue boat
Does OPA90 apply to vessels engaged in carrying liquefied gas?
Only if the carrier carry HC-products.
OPA90 apply to all ships.
OPA90 apply only to oil tankers.
OPA90 apply only to non-American flag vessel.
You have just completed tank inspection, prior to loading a number of chemical grades. The Duty Officer instructs you to secure the tank lids. (On this vessel, they are circular in design, with four dogs and the lid is raised and lowered on a geared wheel). Which of the following methods will you use to secure the lids?
I will swing the lid over the coaming and postion the dogs, tightening down the two furthest from the geared wheel first, then the two closest to the wheel. I will then take any remaining pressure off the wheel.
I will lower the lid with the geared wheel, ensuring that the coaming rim sits centrally against the packing. I will then position and tighten the dogs, working back and forth so that an even pressure is applied overall.
I will lower the lid with the geared wheel and then work round the dogs in a clockwise direction, tightening each one right down in turn.
I will lower the lid with the geared wheel, screwing it down as tightly as possible, then position the dogs, so that the lid remains centrally positioned while the ship is as sea.
Passenger ships have a normal requirement of 1 lifejacket per person + 10% for children. In addition to this, how many lifejackets have to be stowed in conspicuous places on deck or at the muster stations?
10% extra
25% extra
5% extra
50% extra
Your vessel is progressing within a Traffic Separation Scheme and receives a navigational warning of another vessel progressing the wrong way within the scheme. What actions should be taken on the bridge, if any?
Use the Arpa for early identification of all other ship movements within the traffic lane and give rogue vessel a wide berth
Move out of the traffic lane towards the coast.
Slow down your vessel and proceed with caution, posting extra lookouts.
Take no actions but proceed with extra caution.
Which of the following is the definition of "Segregated Ballast Tanks", as found on oil tankers?
Cargo tanks which each have their own individual pumps, are fitted with independent piping systems and are served by unconnected ventilation arrangements
Tanks which are completely separate from cargo or fuel oil systems, being permanently allocated to the carriage of ballast and fitted with their own pumps and associated piping
Cargo tanks which may be used for ballast, where the lines are not connected to the Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment
Cargo tanks which may be used for the carriage of ballast
Ballast introduced into a cargo tank on a chemical tanker which has been washed to such an extent that the ballast contains less than 1 ppm of the substance previously carried may be discharged into the sea without regard to the discharge rate, ship's speed and discharge outlet location, but under certain conditions. What are those conditions?
That the vessel is not less than 50 miles from the nearest land and is proceeding on route.
Provided the ship is underway and a sample of the ballast water has been drawn from the tank and is stored on board, there are no additional conditions to be imposed on such a discharge.
That the discharge is passed through the Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment and a visual watch is maintained on the vessel's wake.
That the vessel is not less than 12 miles from the nearest land and is in water that is not less than 25 metres deep.
What is the usual validity of 2T SWL lashing belts?
10 years
2 years
8 years
6 years
What is enthalpy?
Enthalpy is the sum of the external energy of a substance plus the product of the substance volume multiplied by the pressure exerted on the substance by it’s surroundings.
Enthalpy is the difference between the compressor suction temperature and the condensate return temperature.
Enthalpy is the sum of the internal energy of a substance plus the product of the substance volume multiplied by the pressure exerted on the substance by it’s surroundings.
Enthalpy is the sum of the internal and external energy of a substance plus the product of the substance volume multiplied by the pressure exerted on the substance by it’s surroundings.
What are some of the precautions that must be taken on a bulk carrier, before double - bottom tanks can be ballasted with sea water?
After peak tank and fore peak tank filled first
Correct valves opened, air ventilators open and ballasting plan agreed.
Cargo spaces empty of cargo
All hatch covers secured for sea
Where should placards be located on a freight container?
One on each end (only).
One of the back end and one on one of the sides (only).
One on each side (only).
One on each end and one on each side.
Which of the following kinds of fish is the least perishable in cold storage?
Herring
Salmon
Halibut
King klip
What is the most likely cause of the clean oil outlet pressure being higher than normal when operating a centrifuge as a fuel oil separator?
Drive clutch slipping.
Valve in the outlet line incorrectly positioned.
Broken water seal.
High fuel oil temperature.
How could you calculate the Stowage Factor of a cargo commodity after loading in a General Cargo vessel?
By dividing the volume of the space used by the tonnage of the commodity loaded
By dividing the gross tonnage of the space by the area of the commodity
By dividing the area of the space by the tonnage of the commodity
By dividing the gross tonnage of the space by the volume of the commodity
What is a low location lightning system?
A system displaying the escape route from all cabins by light points in the ceiling, powered by battery
A light system powered by battery or fluorescent signs mounted at deck level indicating the way to the nearest exit
An emergency illumination system that illuminates all deck areas to a minimum
An illumination system for all corridors in cabin areas
A conventional reefer vessel is fitted with hydraulically operated hatches in the 'tween decks. Complete the following statement from the options given. "Careful maintenance of the hydraulic system is important….
..to ensure that the lids can be opened fully and secured.
..to ensure that the hatch lids operate at the correct speed.
..to ensure that there are no oil leaks which may contaminate the cargo.
..to ensure that the planned maintenance system is up to date.
Consider a vessel with a 6 cylinder main diesel engine operating with one cylinder out of operation. What would you expect to be the approximate maximum reduced engine load to allow safe emergency operation in this condition?
Approximately 70 % of MCR
Approximately 30% of MCR.
Approximately 90 % of MCR
Approximately 50 % of MCR
Read the text in the picture before answering the question. What is the fundamental requirement relating to the older ships, which are still in service?
The older ships should be scrapped to make way for the new builds.
The older ships must be in good condition.
The older ship must be cheaper to run than the new builds.
As a result of the new building activities, older ships are no longer required.
It is required that a crewman enters a refrigerated compartment containing produce at minus 60 degrees Celsius. Which of the items of personal protective equipment given in the options is the most important for the crewman to wear?
A hard hat.
Thermal underwear.
Insulated gloves.
Insulated overalls
Under what circumstances would you remove guards and safety devices from machinery?
To allow the shaft to be seen to confirm the machine is running.
When they are rattling and vibrating.
When the safety devices keep stopping the machinery
During overhaul and maintenance procedures.
What are “contractual clauses”?
Terms and conditions of work employment with the ship owner
Details of amount of time allowed for shore leave
Terms relating to the amount of food and water allowed per person on board
Part ALC 1d of the crew agreement, giving details of specific terms and conditions for seafarers
What is a low location lightning 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 conditions could be the cause of an air conditioning system evaporator icing up?
High sea water temperature..
Too low suction pressure.
Low sea water temperature.
Too high discharge pressure.
What is the function of the "scrubber" in the inert gas system on an oil tanker?
To prevent backflow of dangerous vapours to the machinery space.
To blend the flue gas and air and achieve the desired concentration levels for tank inerting.
To wash and warm the flue gas.
To quench, cool and clean the flue gas.
What term is applied to the compensation payment by the charterer that is due when a vessel is unable to load / discharge her cargo within the allowed and contracted time?
Discretion.
Deferment.
Contractual penalty discount.
Demurrage.
Emergency instructions in appropriate languages shall be posted in passenger cabins. Which information shall as a minimum be included in the emergency instructions?
Name of cabin attendant
The method of donning life-jackets, escape routes and alarm signals
Where to find thermal protective aids
Escape routes and alarm signals
Cargoes of frozen beef and chilled beef have approximate carriage temperatures of minus 18 and minus 1 degree Celsius respectively. Greater care is required when carrying chilled beef as it is more sensitive to deviations from, and requires finer control of, its recommended carriage temperature. Which option best completes the following statement? "This additional care is worthwhile because…
...carrying chilled beef is a modern innovation."
…chilled beef is healthier for consumers."
…chilled beef can be kept longer than frozen beef."
…chilled beef commands a much higher price in the market."
What is the purpose of cooling down the cargo tanks before loading an LNG carrier?
To detect any serious loss of efficiency in the insulation which will show as frost on the mild steel inner hull.
To detect if liquid has gone from the bottom of tanks.
To control vaporisers and heaters so that temp of LNG vapour is higher than existing tank atmosphere temperature.
To avoid excessive boil off during and prevent thermal shock to the primary containment system.
What is the main purpose for taking diesel engine crankshaft deflections?
To check for weardown of the bottom end bearings.
To check for weardown of the main bearings.
To allow calculation of the load on each of the bearings.
To check that the shafting is in a straight line.
This resistor has the value of 68 k ohm. Which colour code should be marked on the rings (assume ring d is the tolerance ring)?
a. red b. black c. yellow
a. blue b. grey c. orange
a. black b. red c. orange
a. violet b. green c. yellow
Which of these statements is incorrect with regard to Ro-Ro cargoes?
Stowage on deck is recommended when ventilation for a particular package is not required
Stowage on deck is recommended when constant supervision is required
Stowage on deck is recommended when there is a substantial risk of the formation of explosive gas mixtures
Stowage on deck is recommended when access to a particular package is required
Give the meaning of this symbol:
lifebuoy with light and line throwing appliance
lifebuoy with light and smoke
lifebuoy with light and hand flare
lifebuoy with automatic sound signal
You are in charge of discharging and crude oil washing a crude oil carrier.What is the maximum allowed oxygen level measured one meter below deck in a tank during crude oil washing? (IMO Reg)
5%
10%
8%
3%
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 these statements is correct?
Under the Hague and Hague-Visby rules a shipowner must exercise due diligence to make the vessel seaworthy
Under the Hague rules there is an obligation to make the vessel seaworthy
A vessel may be seaworthy even though she may not be cargo worthy
On liner routes cargoes must always be lashed in a standard manner irrespective of season
If a fuel oil cargo is treated with an anti-static additive, how does this affect its conductivity characteristics?
It becomes an accumulator of static charge.
It becomes mildly magnetic for a time.
Its relaxation time after loading is extended.
It becomes a non-accumulator of static charge.
What is the name of the portable walkway or access between ship and shore?
Bulwark
Bridgeway
Accommodation ladder
Gangway
Which one of the following international regulations is normally used when handling dangerous goods?
IMDG code
HB code
KLMNG code
SOLAS code
A vessel is carrying a refrigerated cargo under controlled atmosphere (CA). From the options given, select the most appropriate degree of opening of the air change vents when operating CA.
50%
0%
25%
100%
Oil analysis results show a high level of tin. What could be the cause of this?
Water contamination.
Fuel contamination.
Bearing damage.
Too high lub.oil temperature.
Is it required to have supplementary emergency electric lighting on board passenger ships?
No, passengers should bring their own flashlights
No, reflective marking indicates the escape routes
Yes, all passenger public spaces and alleyways shall be provided with supplementary electric lighting
You are alongside and the hoses have been connected for discharge. The jetty-man shouts across to you, telling you to start cargo. The Duty Officer has not yet given you any instructions to commence. What will you do?
Open the valves and start discharge as soon as possible.
Advise the jetty-man that there is a problem on board and you will notify him when you are ready.
Ignore the jetty-man. Do nothing.
Advise the Duty Officer and await further instructions. Ask the jetty-man to stand by.
A bulk coal cargo is to be loaded and the moisture content is declared as 19 ; the transportable moisture limit of the cargo is declared as 15, what should the Master do?
Load the cargo as the moisture limits are within acceptable limits
Refuse to load the cargo unless the vessel is specially designed for the carriage of cargo which may liquefy
Load part cargo only
Load cargo and ventilate on passage to remove water
How should structural steel products be supported in a cargo hold?
Fore and aft dunnage spaced 3m apart provided in a vertically straight line at every tier
Athwartships dunnage spaced 1.5m apart provided in a vertically straight line at every tier
Athwartships dunnage spaced 3m apart provided in a vertically straight line at every tier
Fore and aft dunnage spaced 1.5m apart provided in a vertically straight line at every tier
What name is given to the flow diagrams that appear in the Annex II Procedures and Arrangements Manual, which guide the user through the methods to be followed in cleaning a tank after containing a Noxious Liquid Substance?
Collection and Disposal Protocol.
Cleaning and Pumping Diagrams.
Cleaning and Disposal Procedures.
Chemical Disposal Plans.
On a Container vessel, what will happen if an unsafe stevedore working practice in the United States is not corrected by ship's personnel?
The port will lodge a protest against the ship
The ship will be detained by the port state control authority
The ship will be prosecuted
The ship's personnel involved with cargo operations will be arrested
Which of the following is the purpose behind holding a pre-cargo transfer meeting before discharging a number of chemical grades?
To enable the master to confirm that ship's personnel have been advised of the cargo operation requirements on the Vessel Particular Questionnaire mailed to the ship's agent prior to arrival in port.
To ensure that all personnel involved are aware of the details of the proposed cargo operation, the services required and the safety considerations.
To establish tank readiness and the status of any other pre-operation preparations in order for the master to be able to confirm a time of arrival.
To ensure that the responsibility for all items on the Ship/Shore Safety Checklist is assigned and understood before the vessel arrives alongside.
During inspection of a high pressure fuel pump for a medium speed diesel engine it is observed that the upper leading edge and the lower helical edge of the pump plunger have suffered from erosion damage. Select the correct action to take to remedy this from the options given.
Replace the complete pump with a new or reconditioned spare.
Renew the plunger and barrel insert as a pair.
Smooth away the damaged area with a grinder and polishing stone and refit it.
Renew only the plunger if the barrel appears undamaged.
What is IMO's definition of liquefied gas?
All chemicals with excess pressure above 2.8 bar at +73.8 C.
All chemicals with excess pressure above 8.2 bar at +37.8 C.
All chemicals with excess pressure above 2.8 bar at +37.8 C.
All chemicals with excess pressure above 2.8 bar at +100 C.
How frequently should the PA-system (Public Address) be tested?
Every week
Every year
Every day
Every second year
Which statement about stress is correct?
Stress interferes with an individual's ability to respond to a threat.
An example of stress is a shipboard fire.
Individuals in a shipboard emergency experience different levels of stress.
Stress is an unusual reaction to a threatening situation.
Carbon dioxide, CO2, can solidify and form dry ice at low temperatures. What is the solidifying temperature of CO2?
approximately minus 87.5 C
approximately minus 78.5 C
approximately minus 60.5 C
approximately minus 30.5 C
In a diesel engine lubrication system the circulating pump pump normally takes suction from the oil sump tank. Where does the oil pass to directly after the pump?
Main thrust bearing.
Lube oil cooler.
The engine bearings.
The lub oil purifier.
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.
An auxiliary engine is fitted with a duplex type lubricating oil filter. The in-use element requires changing. What procedure should be used to fit the new element?
With the engine running, position the changeover cock so that both filters are in use to reduce the pressure before.
With the engine running, change over to the other filter after priming it and replace the dirty element after checking there is no pressure on dirty filter housing.
With the engine running, shut off the filter inlet and quickly fit the new element.
The engine must be stopped to fit a clean filter element..
From where can one obtain information regarding the segregation of dangerous goods packed in cargo transport units?
The cargo securing manual
The shipper of the cargo
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 flue gas plant, the flue gas enters a washing tower where the gas is washed to remove soot, ashes and to separate undesired gases. What is the name of this «washing tower»?
Inert gas washer.
The washing tower.
Scrubber.
Cleaning tower.
The International Maritime Bureau Piracy Reporting Centre attributes the increased numbers of hijackings to:
Higher crime rates around the world.
The greater involvement in piracy of well-organized and armed crime networks.
More crew involvement.
Easy access to military weapons.
The office phone, fax, telex and after office hours telephone numbers can be found in:
Vessel health, safety and environment manual
Radio log book
The Ship's emergency contingency manual
Vessel operation manual
What section of the Crew Agreement contains the “Contractual clauses”?
The ship's register
The inside page
ALC 6
ALC 1b
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)
LNG cargoes are carried at temperatures well below ambient conditions. Which of the statements given in the options best describes how the low temperatures which are necessary are maintained during a normal loaded voyage?
The cargo tanks are fully insulated.
Most LNG carriers are fitted with reliquefaction plants.
The cargo tank pressures are maintained below atmospheric conditions.
The cargo tanks on LNG carriers are made of very thick metal.
The most effective way to combat the threat of drug smuggling is to?
Organize crew into pairs and conduct weekly searches of the ship.
"Combining routine, but irregular searches of the ship with spontaneous targeted searches."
"Perform routine, but irregular searches using teams of two or more personnel from the same department."
Perform spontaneous targeted searches using teams of two or more personnel from the same department.
When a submerged centrifugal cargo pump is being run at too high a speed during discharge of a viscous cargo, the pump may start racing, causing a heat build-up around the suction, possible localised solidification of the cargo and consequent damage to the pump. What term is applied to this problem?
Synthesis.
Cavitation.
Aggregation.
Gravitation.
You are going to enter a tank to lift out some sediments. What kind of permits need to be issued before entering?
Hot Work Permit and Cold Work Permit.
Enclosed Space Entry Permit and Cold Work Permit.
Enclosed Space Entry Permit and Hot Work Permit.
Enclosed Space Entry Permit only
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.
Compressed air for instrument and control purposes needs to be of high quality. In order to condition the air filter modules are usually fitted to remove the contaminants. If there is evidence of oil carry over to the final elements in the instrumentation air system what is the most likely cause?
The coalescer module is saturated and requires renewal.
The drier section of the module needs to be regenerated.
The air compressor piston rings need to be renewed.
The particle removal module is choked.
The peak pressure (maximum cylinder pressure) is often taken as an indicator of medium speed engine performance along with other parameters. What would be a typical peak pressure for a modern, highly rated, medium speed diesel engine?
140 to 180 bar
10 to 12 bar
80 to 100 bar
14 to 18 bar
What is the typical size of a LNG carrier?
12,000 - 50,000
200,000 - 250,000
75,000 - 80,000
125,000 - 145,000 cbm.
After successful synchronising the kW and kVar loading are respectively transferred by the following controls:
Current regulator and voltage regulator
Speed governor and load power factor
Voltage regulator and synchroscope
Speed governor and voltage regulator
What makes a container vessel's cargo holds effective in containing under-deck fires?
Intact cell guides
A fixed fire-fighting system
Intact hatch and ventilator seals
An effective bilge pumping systems
Vibration analysis is often used as a conditioning monitoring tool onboard ship as part of the approved planned maintenance system. Many vibration measuring instruments are fitted with a harmonic filter/analyser. How would these filters normally be used during vibration measurement on a centrifugal pump?
To block out any noise or vibration from the surrounding engine room.
To isolate a single frequency of vibration associated with one of the pumps components.
To sum up all the harmonics of a base frequency to give total vibration for all of the pump's components simultaneously.
To generate an audible sound signal at the same frequency and amplitude as the vibration.
What action should be taken by a rating on watch if steam is heard to be escaping from the area of the bottom water header handhole doors? The boiler is a high pressure boiler generating superheated steam.
Use the hand to have a feel around the area to try and locate the exact position of the leak.
Check the area where it is thought the leak may be using a cloth on the end of a broom handle.
Pass the information that there is a leak to the relief at the end of the watch.
Immediately inform the Officer of the Watch.
Some new maintenance routines are being planned and a risk assessment is necessary so that the required procedures can be entered into the ship's Safety Management manual. Which of the following should be the first step in this risk assessment process?
Identify the safety precautions that may be necessary to prevent injury or harm to personnel carrying out the routines.
Identify who may be harmed or injured in carrying out the maintenance routines.
Identify the hazards that may exist which may affect personnel involved with the maintenance routines.
Identify how much it will cost to implement the necessary precautions to prevent injury to personnel.
For what could a ro-ro vessel be held responsible by a port authority?
Vehicle emissions
Stevedore damages to vehicles
Ramp damage to the jetty
Visitors not wearing appropriate identification
Passenger ships have a normal requirement of 1 lifejacket per person + 10% for children. In addition to this, how many lifejackets have to be stowed in conspicuous places on deck or at the muster stations?
50% extra
5% extra
25% extra
10% extra
Which of the following actions will most effectively prevent fire in a cabin?
Request people to refrain from smoking.
Ensuring that all persons avoid smoking in bed.
Install fire detecting devices.
Removing all ashtrays.
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