The test consists of random questions on a selected topic.
In the radio telex-traffic the landline-connection with a subscriber ashore will be broken with the following command:
To guarantee optimal reception of VHF-DSC-calls as every:
DSC-report is sent twice, at least every second call is compared with the earlier received call
DSC-symbol is checked on the right amount of 10, and then checked on the correct relation by Error Checked Character
DSC-symbol is sent twice and checked extra by Error Check Character
What data is at least requested in a DSC “distress alert” ?
the identification of the vessel in distress and her position
the identification of the vessel in distress and the number of people on board
the identification of the vessel in distress, her position and the nature of distress
The button or switch “dimmer” of a mariphone serves:
To regulate the transmitting power
“RECEIVED MAYDAY” is used in a:
Supplementary receipt on a distress alert
When received a weather report
Receipt of a distress alert
You are on a vessel 10 nautical miles off the coast of Algerie, in the Mediterranean Sea. Are you allowed to dump food waste overboard?
Yes, all kind of food waste can be dumped overboard
Yes, the food waste can be dumped if it is ground so that the resulting particles can pass through a screen with 50 mm openings
No, food waste can not be dumped overboard
Yes, the food waste can be dumped if it is ground so that the resulting particles can pass through a screen with 25 mm openings
Your engine is going astern and you pick up sternway. The rudder is midships, and you are operating on a single, right-handed fixed screw. How will your ship react?
She will most likely change heading to starboard
She will most likely go straight astern
She will most likely change heading to port
The stern will be lifted to starboard
When handing over the con of a vessel to a pilot, should the Master insist in discussing the passage plan with the pilot while he is there to use his local knowledge and advice on the navigation of the ship?
The passage is well established and known by the pilot and a plan is therefore not necessary
The pilot would probably consider it unnecessary, be more interested in knowing the ship's characteristics and resist any passage planning discussions with the Master.
A pilot is responsible for the navigation whilst on board and will be very familiar with what is required, therefore discussing the passage plan is not necessary
A passage plan should be discussed between the Master and pilot, when under pilotage in the same way as discussed with the bridge team when deep sea
In which waters are piracy attacks most frequent?
*Which among the following list is required for lifeboat equipment according to present regulations?
Be made of fire retardant material
Be made of buoyant material or stored in buoyant containers
Be made of fire-retardant material and stored in buoyant containers
Be secured in a manner as not to interfere with abandonment procedures
You are burning garbage containing plastics. What shall you do with the ashes from the vessel's incinerator?
Discharge at sea providing you are not in any river or estuary
Discharge the ashes at sea providing you are more than 25 nautical miles offshore
Discharge the ashes to a shore facility
Nothing, ashes from any substance which is incinerated can be discharged over board
The boiler water tests show a high and increasing level of chlorides in the boiler water. What is the most likely cause of this problem?
Sea water leakage from the condenser.
Insufficient dosage of treatment chemicals.
Excess dosage of treatment chemicals.
Sea water leaking back through blowdown valves.
What type of lashing arrangement is needed on weather deck for securing one container high?
No lashing arrangement needed.
Twistlocks with turnbuckles and rods.
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.
What diminishes the proper functioning of twistlocks?
Continued action of longitudinal forces
Continued use with over height containers
Where on board a RoRo ship will cargoes experience the greatest accelerations?
In the highest stowage positions to each side 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
At the intersection of the fore and aft and vertical axes of the ship
Which device does this graphical symbol illustrate?
Pressure to current converter.
Differential pressure transmitter
A pump cover is sealed using a paper gasket which is damaged during overhaul. There are no spare gaskets available. How should the casing be sealed when reassembling the pump?
Run a bead of silicon around the outside of the joint after fitting the cover.
Put a thick layer of jointing compound on the face of the cover and tighten the cover until the compound squeezes out.
Make a new gasket from old chart paper or other similar material of the same thickness as the original gasket.
After washing with fresh water how would you know whether salt remains in the cargo holds of a Bulk Carrier?
By carrying out a visual inspection of the cargo holds
By carrying out silver nitrate tests which should turn milky in the presence of chlorides
Using silver nitrate which should remain colourless in the presence of salt
By appointing a surveyor to inspect the cargo holds
According to SOLAS Regulation all dedicated seawater ballast tanks on oil tankers shall have an efficient corrosion prevention system such as hard protective coatings or equivalent. With regard to coatings do SOLAS set any requirement to colour?
Preferably light red colour.
Which regulations cover packaging materials consisting of wooden elements?
The Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage (CSS) Code
The International Maritime Dangerous goods (IMDG) Code
International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) Code
The United Nations Convention on Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
What is the purpose of the air distributor in a diesel engine air start system?
To ensure the air consumption from each of the main air receivers is equally distributed.
To ensure that the automatic valve in the air start system opens and closes at the correct time.
To ensure that the start air is distributed equally to the each of the engine cylinders.
To ensure the cylinder air start valves operate in the correct sequence and for the correct period.
What do we mean with LEL when measure the atmosphere?
LEL is limit for level alarm
LEL is lowest temperature for ignitionLEL is limit for level alarm
LEL is lower explosive limit
Apart from temperature there are few differences between carrying cargoes of chilled meat, minus 1 degree Celsius, and frozen meat, minus 18 degrees Celsius. A key difference is that for frozen meat the cooling fans are operated at half speed or some are switched off whereas for chilled meat the fans are run constantly at full speed. Select, from the options given, the main reason for this difference in fan operation.
It is an energy saving measure since chilled meat cargoes do not require as much cold air.
The chilled meat is more sensitive to damage and therefore tighter temperature control is necessary.
The fans may be damaged if they were run at full speed delivering very cold air to the frozen cargo.
Running the fans at full speed would generate too much heat which may affect the frozen meat.
A new gasket has been fitted to the manhole cover of a ballast tank. Which of the options given would be a suitable test that the new gasket is correctly fitted?
Carry out a hose test on the manhole cover.
Carry out an air pressure test on the ballast tank.
Fill the tank with water up to capacity.
Fill the tank with water until it overflows through the air vent.
What is the relationship between absolute and gauge pressure?
Absolute pressure = gauge pressure + barometric pressure.
Gauge pressure = barometric pressure / atmospheric pressure
Absolute pressure = gauge pressure x 0.947 barometric pressure.
Gauge pressure = absolute pressure + barometric pressure.
Too high exhaust temperature in one cylinder becomes because of:
Leakage in the inlet valves.
Poor cylinder condition – blow by –including leaking exhaust valves.
Too low admission on fuel injection pump.
The amount of cylinder lubricating oil feed to the cylinder is too small.
What is the full name of the International Convention dealing with stability of passenger ships?
The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea
International Safety Management code
What do you understand by the term "Let Go" when applied to mooring and unmooring?
Let Go means to let seafarers go ashore
Let Go means to slacken a mooring rope
Let Go means to leave the ship
Let Go means to cast off the mooring ropes and wires
On a General Cargo Vessel, which of the following statements are correct?
Under the Hague-Visby rules there is an obligation to make a vessel seaworthy
Under the Hague rules there is an obligation to make a vessel seaworthy
Under the Hague and Hague-Visby rules a ship-owner must exercise due diligence to make a vessel seaworthy
Under the Hague and Hague-Visby rules a vessel must be seaworthy at the commencement of a voyage
What medium is used to calibrate the ODME?
Despite shipping lines having hulls coloured in the company livery colours e.g. black, blue, green, etc. refrigerated containers are now usually painted white. Which of the options given is the main reason for this?
White paint is cheaper than coloured paint.
White painted containers reduce the load on the refrigeration plant.
White coloured containers are more aesthetically pleasing.
White is synonymous with hygiene and cleanliness.
On a Container vessel, when will a full container experience a force of 100% of its weight?
When the ship is rolling and pitching
When the ship is pitching
What is the requirement to number of portable gas detection apparatus?
Sufficient number of apparatus.
There is no requirement to numbers of apparatus.
Gas detectors are widely used on liquefied gas carriers. Before using a portable combustible gas indicator which has not been used for a period of a few hours what action should be taken?
Just renew the batteries. A calibration is only required if the instrument gives false readings.
Just check the filters. If the sample is free to flow the indicator will work correctly.
Just carry out a zero check and adjustment. If the instrument reads zero correctly it will also read correctly throughout the scale.
Always carry out a full calibration and battery check.
What does the word "condiments" refer to?
A sauce or seasoning, such as mustard or pepper.
Persons suffering from food poisoning.
What is the purpose of the flame scanner or 'magic eye' fitted to the burner unit of oil or gas fired steam boilers?
To check the colour of the flame.
To control the combustion air supply to the boiler.
To check that the flame is present during start up or normal operation of the burner; if not then fuel is shut off automatically.
To check the colour of the exhaust gas from the furnace.
In which order should changing a section of the hatch cover seal be carried out?
Straight sections followed by moulded sections
Straight sections + 5% followed by moulded sections
Moulded sections followed by straight sections cut to the length required + 5%
Moulded sections followed by straight sections cut to the required length
What is the main fixed fire-fighting system on a car deck?
What weakens a turnbuckle?
Which information should be included in your search plan?
Personnel to be involved in the search.
Areas to the searched and personnel to be involved in the search.
Known hiding spots to be searched.
What is the meaning of "stand by"?
That you shall stand very close to the engineer officer.
That you shall keep on with your work.
That the watch keeping personnel shall be ready for starting or manoeuvring the main engine.
That you are properly relieved from your duties.
On a Bulk Carrier, what should be done immediately, if during the voyage the temperature of bulk coal exceeds 55?C?
Continue ventilation of all cargo spaces
Seal the hold completely and monitor the cargo using suitable instruments
Use fire fighting water in the hatch
Stop ventilation of cargo space
Vapour Leakage. A small leakage of vapour through the membrane may not be readily obvious. However, indications are likely to be:
A sudden rise in the percentage of methane vapour in one primary insulation space.
Temperature change will be obvious.
Water building up in the insulation space.
Which of these conventions is The International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code a part of?
The Anti Terrorist International Agreement
What lights are required on an inconspicuous, partly-submerged vessel or object of less than 25 metres in breadth (other than a dracone) being towed?
A flashing yellow light on the tow, where it can best be seen.
One all-round white light on the tow where it can best be seen.
No lights are required on a tow of this description.
One all-round light at or near the forward end and one at or near the after end of the tow.
Which Convention placed on the shipowner an obligation to exercise due diligence to make a ship seaworthy, requiring him "before and at the beginning of a voyage…to….make the ship seaworthy…and…make the holds...and all other parts of the vessel in which goods are carried, fit and safe for their reception, carriage and preservation"?
What would indicate wastage to the main shaft of a ‘D’ ring?
Corrosion around the welded seam to the deck
Corrosion of the welded seam to the deck
Corrosion of its retaining sleeve
On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term "BREADTH" are given. Which one is the correct one?
Breadth is given by C on the figure
Breadth is given by A on the figure
Breadth is given by B on the figure
Breadth is given by D on the figure
What extra precautions should be taken by the officers and crew if some of the passengers are disabled, i.e. using wheelchair, cane, blind etc.?
Locate them in large cabins to ease their stay.
All passengers that will require extra assistance, also in case of an emergency situation/ evacuation, must be registered in order to allocate crew to assist them if needed.
Passenger with some form for disability must travel with accompany, and live in same cabin or next door.
They must be placed in cabins on the same level as the muster station.
When there is doubt about the freshness of the atmosphere in enclosed or confined spaces, what action should be taken?
Arrangements should be made for testing of the atmosphere to ensure maintenance of 21% oxygen of the space
Ro-ro decks are always ventilated in advance of an operation
Supply filter masks to all crew working on ro-ro deck
What arrangement may be installed in passenger ships to reduce unsymmetrical flooding in damaged condition?
Self acting ballast trimming arrangement
Cross flooding arrangement
Maintenance is to be carried out on a diesel engine. How long after stopping the engine should the cooling water and lubricating oil be kept circulating in order to avoid any undue thermal stress from residual heat?
10 minutes is sufficient.
During regular inspection of alternator windings it is found that windings are always covered with a heavy oil film coming from the atmosphere surrounding the auxiliary engine. After cleaning with an approved solvent, what should be done?
Reinsulate the windings after each cleaning
Take no additional action
Blank off intake air filters
Improve material of intake air filters
Which of the following letter combinations represents a temperature controller on a process and instrumentation diagram?
A vessel’s midship draught is 8.50m. What is the corrected midship draught if the vessel is on an even keel? Midship marks are painted 0.05m forward of midships; LBP is 162m.
What is known as a "Non-Standardized Cargo" on a General Cargo Ship?
Cargo for which the ship is not provided with an approved securing system
Cargo which must be secured in accordance with the shipper's instructions
Cargo which requires individual stowage and securing arrangements
Cargo for which there is no standard securing system
A consequence of operating a centrifugal pump with the discharge valve closed would be:
Which statement about the garbage record book is true?
Each entry is to be written in the language of the ship's flag state
It is required by all ships on International voyage
Each entry is to be signed by the Master
It is used to record all operational and accidental garbage discharges
What is understood by the term "a Combination Carrier"?
A ship designed to carry either oil or solid bulk cargoes
A ship designed to carry bulk cargoes in alternate holds
A ship designed to carry all types of cargoes
Personnel on board ro-ro passenger vessels must undergo training courses before they can be part of the safe manning and assigned to emergency duties on board. What is minimum training requirement for all personnel?
No Training Course is required as long as the personnel have relevant experience
Basic Safety Training Course and Company Specific Familiarisation Course
Basic Safety Training Course and Crowd & Crisis Management Training Course
Basic Safety Training Corse
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?
On a RoRo vessel, what should be used to secure cars with aluminium tyre rims?
8mm diameter steel wire rope
Which of these covers the rules and regulations for General Average?
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 enter a high voltage switchroom and smell rotten eggs. What may this indicate?
Problems with a vacuum circuit breaker
Arcing at badly coupled bus bars
Problems with a gas (SF6) circuit breaker
What is the SOLAS definition of deadweight?
Deadweight is the difference in tonnes between the displacement of a ship in water of specific gravity 1.025 and the load waterline corresponding to the assigned winter freeboard and the lightweight of the ship
Deadweight is the difference in tonnes between the displacement of a ship in water of specific gravity 1.000 and the load waterline corresponding to the assigned summer freeboard and the lightweight of the ship
Deadweight is the difference, in tonnes, between the displacement of a ship in water of specific gravity 1.025 and the load waterline corresponding to the assigned summer freeboard and the lightweight of the ship
Deadweight is the difference in tonnes between the displacement of a ship at its light and sea-going freeboards
Select, from the options given, the best method to be used for cleaning a cargo space on a conventional reefer vessel into which the cargo to be loaded is the same as the previous cargo carried.
A quick blow through on the top of the deck gratings with compressed air.
Sweep clean the top of the hatch gratings and lift the gratings to sweep clean below them.
A quick blow through on top of and below the deck gratings with compressed air.
A complete wash down of the cargo space with a suitable cleaning agent.
Which oxygen content shall we measure before entering a tank or space after venting?
The oxygen content shall be measured to 10,8% by volume
The oxygen content shall be measured to minimum 19% by volume
The oxygen content shall be measured to 21% by volume
We don’t need to measure the oxygen content
Which statement about IED’s is true?
All IED’s have four common components.
IED’s don’t cause serious damage.
IED’s are difficult to manufacture.
On a conventional reefer vessel is possible to ventilate the cargo spaces with fresh air using fans and trunkings. One of the reasons for using fresh air ventilation is to control the relative humidity within the cargo space. Select the option which best completes the following statement. "It is beneficial to be able to control the relative humidity within the cargo space because fruit cargoes should be kept…
…relatively moist to avoid the cargo dehydrating during the passage."
… relatively dry to avoid the formation of fungus in the vent trunkings during the passage."
…relatively dry to avoid deterioration of the packaging during the passage."
... as dry as possible to avoid build up of mould during the passage."
Which is the "STARBOARD BOW", in the figure?
The Starboard bow is indicated by D, in the figure
The Starboard bow is indicated by C, in the figure
The Starboard bow is indicated by A, in the figure
The Starboard bow is indicated by B, in the figure
What publication must be carried on a vessel carrying dry bulk cargoes?
Charters' Solid Bulk Cargoes Code?
IMO Solid Bulk cargo Code or IMO Solid Bulk?
International Tankers and Terminal Code?
Classification Society Grain Rules?
Where do you find detailed information and specific technical requirements for fire safety systems?
Fire Safety Systems Code (FSS Code)
If a vessel’s Tonnes Per Centimeter immersion (TPC) is 28.80 in saltwater, what would be her TPC is water of density 1.015 T/m3?
You are alongside, port side to, about to commence loading several grades of chemicals. The Duty Officer instructs you over the walkie-talkie to proceed to the port manifold and open the valve to 4 port line. When you get there, there is no hose connected to that line. What will you do?
Open the valve to 4 port line as instructed.
Report the situation back to the Duty Officer. Request clarification and confirmation of the instruction.
Take a look at the starboard manifold. There is a hose loop between 4 port and 4 starboard lines. Assume the Duty officer must have meant this side and open 4 port line on this manifold.
Although there is no hose connected to 4 port line, there is one connected to 3 port line. Assume the Duty Officer must have meant this line and open this valve instead.
Which of these definitions is that of a "Marine Pollutant" under the IMDG Code?
Any substance which is deemed hazardous to the marine environment.
A substance which is subject to the provisions of Annex III of MARPOL 73/78, as amended.
A substance which, because of its tendency to degrade in seafood, or because of its hazard potential to the aquatic environment is subject to the provisions of Annex I of MARPOL 73/78, as amended, and carried by sea accordingly.
A substance which is subject to the provisions of Chapter V of SOLAS 1974, as amended.
In a non-verbal demonstration, which action provides good communication?
Do the procedure as you would without an audience.
Exaggerate your movements.
Do not say the instructions verbally.
In respect of exposure to vapours from oil cargoes, how is the value of "Short Term Exposure Limit" determined?
The airborne concentration of a toxic substance averaged over any 25 minute period, usually expressed in ppm.
The airborne concentration of a toxic substance averaged over any 30 minute period, usually expressed in ppm.
The airborne concentration of a toxic substance averaged over any 10 minute period, usually expressed in ppm.
The airborne concentration of a toxic substance averaged over any 15 minute period, usually expressed in ppm.
In which situation might you have to use non-verbal communication with passengers?
There is an explosion in the cargo hold.
You are outside in a severe storm.
The ship's electrical system has failed.
The ship's communication system is not working.
What is the normal slow down/shutdown temperature for the jacket cooling water outlet from a diesel engine cylinder?
How often should boiler water tests be carried out on a steam boiler?
If the carriage of a new Noxious Liquid Substance not yet listed in the IBC Code is considered, this may be achieved through a "tri-partite" agreement. Who must this agreement be between?
The Port State of the Shipper / the Flag State of the Carrier / the Port State of the Receiver.
The Flag State of the Shipper / the Flag State of the Charterer / the Flag State of the Receiver.
The IMO / the Port State of the Shipper / the Port State of the Receiver.
The Shipper / the Receiver / the Operator or Charterer.
What is the purpose of an evacuation analysis?
o provide port state control inspectors with reports
To ensure the ship can be evacuated in less than 30 minutes
To provide the passengers with written results of the analysis
To identify and eliminate, as far as practicable, congestion which may develop during an abandonment
What gas checks must be made to the atmosphere in a general cargo ship deep tank prior to cleaning and after discharge of a cargo of vegetable oil?
The atmosphere must be checked for oxygen, methane gas and carbon dioxide
The atmosphere must be checked for oxygen levels, flammable gas and toxic gas
The atmosphere must be checked for oxygen, hydrogen and acid gas
The atmosphere must be checked for hydrogen sulphide, carbon monoxide and hydrogen gas
On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term "UNDER KEEL CLEARANCE" are given. Which one is the correct one?
Under keel clearance is given by D on the figure
Under keel clearance is given by B on the figure
Under keel clearance is given by C on the figure
Under keel clearance is given by A on the figure
One of the checks during the annual Class survey of the UMS functions is focusing on cleanliness of the engine room. What is the reason for such a check ?
To avoid frequent alarms.
To prevent risk of pollution.
To reduce the general risk of fire in an unmanned engine room.
To have the engine room looking tidy.
How would you know how many people a lifeboat is supposed to hold?
Ask one of the deck officers
No fixed number as it depends on the people-s size
The number of persons should be clearly stated on the outside of the boats bow.
Fill the boat up until no more space is left.
What will you serve seafarers who have been exposed to heat?
Strong cocktails with plenty ice.
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.