The test consists of random questions on a selected topic.
To make a “call-request” one should:
select the telex in on-line position
select the telex in off-line position
“Fading” can partially be compensated by:
When you have an urgent message concerning the safety of a vessel, aeroplane or any other means of …………or a person, then you have to use:
What is false regarding the function :” Transmission and reception of on scene communications ”
On area A1 this function is based on the use of VHF R/T
On area A4 this function is based on the use of HF R/T
On area A3 this function is based on the use of VHF or/and MF R/T
On area A2 this function is based on the use of VHF or/and MF R/T
You are sailing in shallow water, with 15% Under Keel Clearance. With full RPM, what will your speed be compared to deep water?
The RPM will drop with 15% of full
You are in confined waters. Is there any danger in the situation sketched below if you should lose engine power?
She will sheer slowly to port
She will drift to port, but rather slowly as you are loaded
Your ship will sheer to starboard rather quickly with the possible consequence of grounding
Your ship will lose headway, but there should be no immediate danger
If a ship requires 2 nautical miles to stop in the water from a "crash stop" when proceeding at full ahead in deep water. What will the stopping distance be in shallow water?
Similar distance to deep water
While navigating using a paper chart marked WGS84 the OOW plots the ships position by four different methods and they all give slightly different positions. Which of the following would be considered the most accurate.
Radar ranges from two radar destinctive headlands
Bearing and distance from a navigation buoy close to the vessel
Gyro compass bearings from two lighthouses
Which of the following answers would best define the term "risk"?
Risk is the possibility that a dangerous situation is likely to occur
Risk means something more dangerous than normal is likely to occur
Risk is a situation involving exposure to danger and includes both identification of the occurrence and the likelihood that it will happen.
Risk is the term to identify a dangerous situation which will affect the ship
*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
When mustered to an abandon ship drill, what is the first thing you do when entering the muster station?
Wait for the order to put on your life jacket
On a RoRo vessel, when loading Double Stacked containers on Maffi Trailers how many twist locks should have used between the 2 containers
three in total 2 at the door end 1 at the opposite end
One at each end 2 in total
One on every corner 4 in total
Which of the following is a chemical commonly added to cleaning substances used to clean galley areas?
You are crude oil washing tank 1C tank. The duty deck officer reports that the oxygen reading in the tank is 9%. What should you do ?
Carry on with the washing until you have checked the inert gas plant is fully functional.
Carry on with the washing but attempt to lower the oxygen level to less than 8%.
Stop the washing process and do not resume until the oxygen content in the tank is below 2%.
Stop the washing process and do not resume until the oxygen content in the tank is below 8%.
What method should be used to discharge a semi-pressurised gas carrier if there is a break down on the cargo discharge pump?
By using the cargo compressor to pump the cargo vapour ashore as it boils off.
By using a portable submersible pump to empty the affected tank
By using the inert gas system to pressurise the cargo tank and force the liquid cargo ashore.
By pressurising the vapour space of the cargo tank using a vaporiser and cargo compressor to force liquid cargo ashore.
What action would you take if confirmed boiler water test results showed that the pH of the water in the boiler was below 7?
Blow the boiler and top up again with untreated feed water.
Retest the water after increasing the treatment chemical dosage.
Nothing, this is an acceptable value for the pH of boiler water.
Retest the water after decreasing the treatment chemical dosage.
According to SIGTTO publications, what is a typical accuracy for LNG pressure measurement equipment?
+/- 1,00 bar (which will apply within the MARVS of the tank)
+/- 0,0005 bar (which will apply within the MARVS of the tank)
+/- 0,0015 bar (which will apply within the MARVS of the tank)
+/- 0,50 bar (which will apply within the MARVS of the tank)
On a bulk carrier at the completion of loading and before closing hatch covers what must be done to track ways?
Track ways swept and checked clear of obstructions
Which of the following is a requirement on an oil tanker before entering any enclosded area containing inert gas generating equipment?
The oxygen level should be checked with an explosimeter
The atmosphere should be gas free and contain 20.9% oxygen
The atmosphere should contain at least 5% oxygen
The atmosphere should contain not more than 5% by volume of explosive and poisonous gases
What could be the reason if the lub oil viscosity increase?
High lub oil temperature.
The lub oil viscosity will not increase.
Water-leakage to the lub oil system.
Heavy fuel oil leakage to the lub oil system.
A bulk carrier is to carry a full deck cargo of packaged timber; to what regulations must the vessel comply?
International Code for the carriage of Dangerous Goods
IMO Code of Practice for the carriage of Timber Deck cargoes
Marine Pollution Regulations
A simple level control for a water tank consists of a horizontal lever with a float at one end and a filling valve at the other. The lever is provided with an adjustable pivot positioned between the valve and the float. How will the 'offset' in the system be affected under changing demand conditions if the pivot is moved closer to the filling valve?
It will increase the offset across the demand range.
It will reduce the offset on low demand but increase it during high demand.
It will increase the offset on high demand but reduce it on low demand.
It will reduce the offset throughout the demand range.
What is the purpose of having deep tanks on a general cargo ships?
Primarily for ballasting and to aid the stability when loaded, but may be used for liquid cargo
To raise the centre of gravity of the ship and make it a smaller GM and reduce the rolling period
What is the typical composition of liquified natural gas, LNG?
Mainly Butane, but with small percentages of heavier hydrocarbons such as ethane, propane, methane and pentane.
Mainly Pentane, but with small percentages of heavier hydrocarbons such as ethane, propane, butane and methane.
Mainly Methane, but with small percentages of heavier hydrocarbons such as ethane, propane, butane and pentane.
Mainly Ethane, but with small percentages of heavier hydrocarbons such as methane, propane, butane and pentane.
A refrigerated container vessel described as being 'con-air' would most likely maintain perishable products by which of the following means?
By supplying fresh water to the holds for additional cooling of suitable integral units.
Electric power supplied to clip on units which are attached to the reefer containers.
Cold air delivered direct to the containers via a system of ducts.
Electric power supplied direct to the containers via connections on deck and in the holds.
Most search patterns consists of:
Parallel track covering a rectangular area
Vertical and horizontal tracks
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.
Where is the normal position of the "Pivot Point" of a vessel when going astern?
1/3 of the vessel's length from the bow
Between 1/4 of the ship's length from the stern and the rudder post
Between amidships and 1/4 of the vessel's length from the bow
Cargo residues of certain chemical substances are permitted to be removed by ventilation. What criteria is applied in determining if a cargo can be cleaned in this way? (Always accepting that local port authorities may have over-riding regulations on ventilation).
That the cargo discharged has a vapour expansion coefficient of at least 1.025.
That the cargo discharged has a vapour pressure greater than 5 KPa at 20 degrees Celsius.
That the vessel's ventilation system is capable of delivering a minimum of 20 changes of atmosphere per hour within the compartment.
That the volume of the tank does not exceed 1750 cubic metres, that the maximum remaining residues are less than 75 litres and that ventilation is additionally possible directly down the pumpstack.
When refitting the bolts into a flange on a steam line how should the bolts be prepared so that they can be easily removed next time maintenance is required?
Coat the threads in graphite based grease.
Fit the bolts dry with a spring washer.
Apply thread tape to the bolt threads.
Coat the threads in general purpose grease.
Prior to arrival at a US port from a foreign port, the USCG requires:
24 hour notice of arrival
48 hours notice of arrival
96 hours notice of arrival
72 hours notice of arrival
Why do we use stabilisers on passenger ships?
To decrease the dynamic stability
To adjust the trim of the vessel
To increase the intact stability
To decrease the rolling angle of the vessel
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.
During routine checking of an engine after start up it is discovered that a pipe leading to a starting air valve is hot. Is this due to;
A sticking start air valve.
A sticking exhaust valve.
Which characteristic of chlorine makes it different to most of the other liquefied gas cargoes carried at sea?
Chlorine is lighter than air so the vapours will rise.
Chlorine cannot be transported under pressure.
Chlorine is non-flammable.
To whom should the Master immediately report a shipboard incident involving the loss overboard of dangerous goods?
Vessels in the immediate vicinity
The nearest Coastal state
What are the requirements for the number of portable gas measurement instrument(s) on tankers?
At least one instrument for measuring %LEL and one instrument for measuring volume %
Sufficient number of instruments.
At least 2 portable instruments for measuring flammable vapours.
At least 1 portable instrument for measuring flammable vapours.
On a container vessel what effects would exposure to anhydrous ammonia in moderate concentrations have?
Choking and possible loss of eyesight
Select the option which correctly completes the following statement. 'Prior to allowing work to proceed in an onboard space testing of the atmosphere should be carried out…
…for any space with limited access or non-continuous ventilation or is suspected of having a hazardous atmosphere.
…only if the space has been used to carry any cargo or contains any cargo related equipment.
..only if the space has contained liquid oil at some point.
…only if the space has a watertight door or watertight access opening.
When small amounts of cleaning additives (detergent products) are added to water in order to facilitate the washing of tanks which previously contained liquid chemicals, what conditions apply?
No conditions apply provided not more than 200 litres per 1000 cubic metres of tank volume is used in any one washing operation.
The discharge shall be governed by the provisions of Annex I or II, which would apply to the additive had it been carried as cargo. Tank washing procedures involving the use of such additives shall be set out in the Procedures and Arrangements Manual and approved by the vessel's Flag State Administration.
If the additive contains Pollution category "X" products and more than 200 litres is used in the washing operation for a single cargo tank, then a prewash to shore must be carried out.
No additives containing Pollution Category "X" components shall be used, except those components that are readily biodegradable and present in a total concentration of of less than 10% of the cleaning additive. No restrictions additional to those applicable to the tank due to the previous cargo shall apply.
What is meant by the term "keeping a proper lookout" as applied to the bridge lookout?
Keeping a visual lookout all round the vessel
Continually visually scanning the horizon all round the ship
Keeping a visual lookout all round the ship and also actively listening out for audio signals
Keeping a very visual lookout ahead and abeam of the ship
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 minimum number of lifebuoys that shall be provided with self-igniting lights an self-activating smoke signals?
50% of the total number of lifebuoys
What type of sugar is commonly added to sweeten tea or coffee?
You are to load a cargo of Cyclohexanol to tanks 2, 3 and 4 centre and 2 and 4 wing tanks. The lines to these tanks are all connected at the manifold with flexible hoses and are all capable of being isolated with the exception of 2 centre, which has therefore been designated as the last tank to load. What will you do with the other tanks as they complete loading?
Close only the tank loading valves, so that pressure remains constant around the pipeline system and flexible hoses. Continue to monitor the cargo levels in the finished tanks to ensure that the high-level alarms are not activated as the ship's trim changes.
Close only the corresponding manifold cross-over valves as the tanks finish, so that the pressure in the lines equalises with the pressures in the tanks. Re-check the ullages at the end of loading as they will have changed as the trim of the ship has changed.
Close the tank loading valves, then close the appropriate manifold cross-over valves. After a few minutes, re-open the tank loading valves and leave them like this until cargo operations are completed, to ensure they drain fully. Re-check the ullages at the end of loading and then close the tank loading valves.
Close the appropriate manifold cross-over valves and tank loading valves as each tank finishes. Continue to monitor the cargo levels in the finished tanks to ensure that the valves are not passing.
What is the purpose of fixed stacking cones?
To prevent the horizontal movement of 20’containers at tank top level
To prevent the horizontal movement of 40’containers at tank top level
To lock 20’containers in 40’ cell guides
To prevent movement of 20’and 40’ containers at deck level
Inert gas drawn from an in-line unit in the main or auxiliary boiler exhaust cannot normally be used in a chemical tanker carrying high-spec products. Why is this?
Because MARPOL severely restricts the cleaning to sea of tanks that have been inerted in this way, unless additional prewashing has first been carried out. This results in the generation of slops which reduce cargo carrying capacity and incurs disposal costs.
Because the gas drawn from such a source cannot be guaranteed to be below the Lower Explosive Limit.
Because the levels of hydrocarbons and suspended soot particles will have a significant negative impact on cargo quality and tank cleanliness.
Because connection between boiler exhaust systems and cargo containment arrangements is forbidden under the IBC Code.
What are the duties of engine room ratings forming part of an engine room watch?
To note all machinery not functioning properly.
To clean and maintain dirty equipment.
To assist in the efficient and safe watchkeeping.
To verify the current operational parameters.
What danger is associated with damaged expanded metal gratings on loading ramps?
Vehicles’ windscreens may be damaged during cargo operations
The front and/or rear ends of vehicles may be damaged during cargo operations
Vehicles’ tyres may be damaged during cargo operations
The load density of the ramp will be affected
Too high exhaust temperature in one cylinder becomes because of:
Nozzle ring of turbocharger fouled or partially choked.
Compression pressure too low.
Speed governor defective.
Some liquefied gas carriers require a secondary barrier as part of the cargo containment system. What is the main purpose of a secondary barrier on these gas carriers?
To provide temporary containment of any leakage of cargo through the primary barrier.
To reduce heat leakage into the cargo.
To hold the thermal insulation for the primary barrier in place.
To connect the cargo containment system to the ship's hull.
What items of container securing equipment must be used in conjunction with buttresses?
Single stacking cones and bridge fittings
Double stacking cones or link plates
What is a "colander" used for?
To drain the water off food.
To stir foods during cooking.
To hold different foods together during barbequeing.
To test the temperature of food during cooking.
When cargo has shifted at sea what could help in reducing acceleration forces?
Putting into a port of refuge
A. Operating anti-heeling devices
When one ship is unmooring from another which is at anchor, the unmooring crew should be instructed to cast off lines:
As and when they think fit.
As and when the vessel remaining at anchor instructs them to do so.
As and when the manoeuvring vessel instructs them to do so.
As and when strain appears on individual ropes.
The upper airway consists of:
Mouth, throat and trachea
What would be a correct form of response to the question: Have you altered course?
A correct form of response would be: "Yes, I have altered course"
A correct form of response would be: "Yes, I have altered course - my new course is one two zero degrees"
A correct form of response would be: "Why should I alter course?"
A correct form of response would be: "Alright, I will alter course"
When a ro-ro unit/cargo is damaged what should the duty officer do if he is not carrying a camera?
Sketch the damaged unit/cargo
Note the manufacturer's details
Make a damage report and rough sketch of the damage
Note the stowage location at which the damage occurred
What do you understand by: Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder?
Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder means: lower the gangway and rig the pilot ladder from the gangway
Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder means: lower the accommodation ladder and rig the pilot ladder right next to it
Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder means: lower the gangway
Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder means: lower the gangway and rig the pilot ladder forward of the accommodation
What strength of lashing belts should be used to secure light motor vehicles on a RoRo vessel?
Breaking stress 1.5 to 1.8 tonnes
Breaking stress 2.0 to 2.3 tonnes
Breaking stress 1.2 to 1.5 tonnes
Breaking stress 4.5 to 5.0 tonnes
One of the purposes to MARPOL Annex I is to:
Ensure that the ships certificates are valid.
The tanker is en-route and meets certain discharging conditions.
Prevent operational oil pollution by providing ships with discharge criteria and other guidelines to follow.
Prevent sea-going incident involving tankers.
When setting the tappet clearance (rocker arm clearance) on cylinder cover valves it is important that the engine is turned to the correct position. Select, from the options given, the engine correct position for this procedure.
Each cylinder in turn should be at top dead centre position when setting the valve clearances for that cylinder.
Number one cylinder should be at top dead centre position for setting the clearance for all of the valves on the engine.
The engine should be positioned so that the cam follower for the valve for which the clearance is being set is on the cam base circle.
The engine should be positioned so that the cam follower for the valve for which the clearance is being set is on the cam peak.
Methane and carbon monoxide levels must be measured regularly on voyage when carrying a bulk coal cargo; how is this done?
Measurements can be taken through sounding pipes
Each hatch coaming must be fitted with an approved sampling port
Gas measurements are taken by entering hold
Hatch cover can be partially opened to allow readings to be taken
Which of the following statements is in compliance with international regulations?
The securing of cargoes must be completed before sailing
The securing of cargoes must be completed within two hours of leaving the berth
The securing of cargoes must be completed before the ship leaves the berth
The securing of cargoes may be completed at anchorage
A steel spear thermometer is to be used to check the pulp temperatures of a cargo of chilled beef which is vacuum wrapped in plastic and packed in cardboard cartons. Which of the given options is the most appropriate method of using the thermometer to get the pulp temperatures of this high value commodity?
Remove the carton lid and drive the thermometer directly into one of the pieces of beef through the plastic wrapping.
Drive the thermometer directly through the carton and the plastic wrapping into the beef.
Remove the lid of the carton and place the thermometer so that it is completely covered between two of the plastic wrapped pieces of beef.
Drive the thermometer through the cardboard but avoid piercing the plastic wrappings.
Provided it is considered safe to do so what is the best method of cleaning a cargo hold that contained grain?
Sweep the cargo holds after discharge
Hose down the cargo holds after discharge
Sweep and clean cargo holds from the top down as discharge progresses
Sweep and clean cargo holds from the top down as discharge progresses followed by a final wash
What is the correct way to obtain a reduced capacity with a centrifugal pump?
Throttling of delivery valve
Throttling of suction valve
What should be done immediately after discharging is completed?
Switch off the lights and close all fire doors
Inspect ro-ro decks. Wipe up spill such as oil or water from the deck and clear up lashing equipment
Why should cargo holds be swept completely prior to washing on a bulk carrier?
Because it is a requirement under MARPOL 73/78
So that cargo residues will not be pumped overboard
Because it is part of a company's safety management system
So that cargo residues will not clog the bilge lines and associated suctions and valves
The lubricating oil on the exhaust side of the turbine blower gets very dirty after only a few hours in service. What can the reason be?
Worn out bearing turbine side.
Exhaust gas leaking into the oil chamber.
Lubricating oil is mixed with salt water.
Witch statement about fire doors is true?
Should be kept closed at all time.
Should be kept open at all time.
When closed during an emergency, passengers may get hit and injured.
Fire doors have no specific function.
In respect of a chemical tanker, carrying category "X", "Y" and "Z" Noxious Liquid Substances, what is understood by the term "Clean Ballast" as defined in the IBC Code?
Ballast water carried in a tank which, since it was last used to carry a cargo containing a substance in category "X","Y" or "Z", has been thoroughly cleaned and the residues resulting there from have been discharged and the tank emptied in accordance with the appropriate requirements of Annex II.
Ballast water carried in a tank which has been previously washed in accordance with the requirements of the Procedures and Arrangements Manual.
Ballast water that is free of all cargo residues and slops.
Ballast water introduced into a tank permanently allocated to the carriage of ballast or cargoes other than oil or Noxious Liquid Substances as variously defined in the Annexes of the MARPOL Convention and which is completely separate from the cargo and oil fuel systems.
In a PID controller we have possibility to change the setting of the Proportional band (P), the Reset time (1) and the Rate time (D). Please indicate which curve shows the typical response to a change in input, if the setting of the proportional band is too wide.
Cargo Gear/Cranes should at regular intervals be thoroughly examined and load tested by a recognised company/yard. How often should such examination/load test take place?
How many crews are required to be trained and regularly drilled in all aspects of fast rescue boats in various conditions, including righting after capsizing?
You have recently discharged a cargo of Methylene Chloride from tank 4 port. How will the atmosphere in the tank normally be tested for remaining (very low level) traces of vapour to ensure safe conditions before a tank entry certificate is issued?
By reading off a standard explosimeter (combustible gas indicator).
You will be able to smell even a very low level of this product.
It is not possible (or important) to test for trace levels of this product.
By sampling through a gas detector tube.
What can be done to effectively reduce the rate of ice accretion on containers during loaded sea passage?
Have the crew remove the ice
The fire integrity of any bulkhead shall be maintained
At the openings and penetrations
Only at the continuous/solid part of the bulkhead
Up to 5 meters above the deck level
Personnel in a high voltage switchroom smell ozone. This is likely to indicate which of the following?
Vacuum circuit breaker problems
Arcing at badly connected bus bars
Air circuit breaker problems
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.
What name is given to the fine layer of peel on citrus fruits, often scraped off and added to other dishes to add flavour?
What type of component does this graphical symbol illustrate?
Pressure-reducing regulator.
What is the purpose of Material Safety Data Sheets?
To provide all personnel including emergency personnel with procedures for handling or working with that substance in a safe manner
To provide personnel in deck- and engine department with procedures for handling or working with that substance in a safe manner
To provide the safety officer with procedures for handling or working with that substance in a safe manner
To determine if the substance is flammable or not
What advantages does the radar have over the eye?
Subject to night adaptation
Poor at assessing distance
Degradation through glare
What is the name given to the mixture in which meat or fish can be laid for a few hours to add flavour right through the dish?
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.
How are cargo holds, below the freeboard decks car carriers, segregated?
When it is midsummer in northern Europe, what time of the year is it in South Africa?
What is the minimum length of rubber insert when replacing a damaged section of the hatch cover seal?
When patrolling the car deck during a voyage you should observe the following elements:
Check that fire hoses are connected to the fire hydrants
Any abnormalities such as leakages, fumes, smoke or fire. Check if the lashings need to be tightened on lashed cargo.
heck if all the lights are switched off and the doors are closed