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Online testing: Test online CES 5.1 for Deck department, Support level, Passenger vessel
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Regular ‘updating’ of a vessel’s position in an Inmarsat-C installation is among other things of importance:
to exclusively receive MSI-reports meant for the NAVAREA where the vessel is
because the Inmarsat organisation, in connection with the good reception of MSI-reports, makes it……
because MSI-reports for own vessel can't be received otherwise
Don't know
DSC-transmissions with the tele-command ’test’ can:
be sent by a VHF-installation on the DSC-distress channel
not be sent by VHF-installation
Don't know
be sent by a VHF-installation or the SAR-channel
To what pressure will a new length of cargo hose be tested by a manufacturer prior to its supply to a vessel for service onboard a chemical tanker?
Not more than one and a half times its specified maximum working pressure, but not less than two-fifths of its bursting pressure.
Not less than one and a half times its nominal bursting pressure, but not more than four-fifths of its specified maximum working pressure.
2 times its designed working pressure, but not more than three-fifths of its nominal bursting pressure.
Not less than one and a half times its specified maximum working pressure, but not more than two-fifths of its bursting pressure.
What is the correct statement conserning the literweight of flammable products ?
The literweight will be the same regardless of temperature.
Higher temperature leads to higher literweight.
Higher temperature leads to lower literweight.
Lower temperature leads to lower literweight.
For which ships is the MARPOL convention applicable?
For all vessels.
For all vessels except passenger vessels.
For all vessels except those engaged in coastal trade.
For tankers and other vessels carrying persistent oil as cargo.
A ship is equipped with a right-handed fixed pitch propeller, which when going from Full Ahead to Full Astern will make the ship sheer to starboard. Can anything be done to reduce this change in heading?
The rudder should be kept amidships when going astern and there is little that can be done to reduce the swing to starboard
The rudder can be put from side to side in a "Rudder Cycling" movement.
The rudder can be put to Hard to Port to reduce the water flow to the right side of the propeller
The rudder should be put Hard to Port to reduce the water flow to the left side of the propeller
Is piracy an increasing or decreasing problem?
Piracy is not a probably
Piracy is decreasing
Piracy has remained constant for the last 50 years
Piracy is increasing
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
According to the “Regulation and Restrictions” of the mariphone license, the mariphone:
apart from its position as indicated also be used in other places provided its call sign is at least transmitted once at the start and at the end of each transmission
Don't know
may only be present at the place, as indicated in the license
may be taken off the ship temporarily, only if suitable measures are taken for the prevention of the use of the mariphone
To choose the HF-band, the time difference between 2 stations is:
irrelevant
Don't know
is hardly relevant
is important
Which of the following duties shall be included in the "muster list" as being assigned to crewmembers in relation to passengers ?
ensuring that extra food and water is taken to the survival craft
clearing the escape routes
assembling passengers at muster station
ensuring that every passenger is provided with an immersion suit or a thermal protective aid
Which one of the listed requirements regarding liferafts does not correspond to present regulations? Every liferaft shall be so constructed that:
It's canopy has viewing ports in all directions
It can be dropped from a height of at least 18 metres
It can be towed at a speed of 3 knots with full complement
It can withstand repeated jumps from a height of 4.5 metres
When will a hatch cover cross-joint wedge need replacement?
When the flat spring is bent
When the wedge is rusty
When the flat spring is missing
When the flat spring is rusty
You are the Officer in Charge during the loading of a tanker at a terminal in the Persian Gulf. The deck watchman reports "There is a lot of oil on the water to starboard". What should be your FIRST action?
Tell the jettyman to stop loading immediately.
Call the Master.
Check the Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment (ODME).
Find out if the oil is coming from your vessel.
What is the purpose of the deck water seal on the deck of an oil tanker?
To prevent the passage of petroleum gases back to the machinery spaces.
To automatically compensate for temporary fluctuations in inert gas pressure within the cargo spaces.
To provide a second washing cycle to inert gas.
To automatically adjust the inert gas flow.
You are close to the entrance to a port in thick fog. You hear the following signal. What does it mean?
That there is a vessel aground in the vicinity.
That there is a vessel at anchor in the vicinity. She is more than 100 metres in length.
That the port is closed.
That there is a vessel at anchor in the vicinity. She is less than 100 metres in length.
Fluctuation of high temperatures in a boiler furnace can lead to refractory lining failure in which the surface of the firebrick breaks away in layers. What is the term used to describe this type of failure.for this?
Spalling
Slipping
Shrinking
Slagging
LNG is made up of a number of saturated hydrocarbons the greatest percentage of which is Methane. What are saturated hydrocarbons?
Saturated hydrocarbons contain atoms of hydrogen and carbon and also other elements such as chlorine.
Saturated hydrocarbons contain hydrogen and carbon atoms with single carbon to carbon bonds.
Saturated hydrocarbons are compounds of hydrogen and carbon which contain the maximum amount of water vapour.
Saturated hydrocarbons contain hydrogen and carbon atoms with double carbon to carbon bonds.
With respect to earthing (grounding) of signal cables. Which of the 4 alternatives is correct for a cable for analogue signals?
Figure 1.
Figure 2.
Figure 4.
Figure 3.
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.
A chlorine carrier must be equipped with a chlorine absorption plant connected to the cargo tanks and cargo lines. What is the gas detectors alarm setting?
10 ppm.
20 ppm.
5 ppm.
15 ppm.
During the 5-yearly overhaul and operational test of a lifeboat on-load release gear, to what level should the gear be load tested?
0.8 times the total mass of the lifeboat when loaded with its full complement of persons, equipment and stores.
1.25 times the total mass of the lifeboat when loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment.
1.1 times the total mass of the lifeboat when loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment.
The equivalent to the total mass of the lifeboat when loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment.
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)
What is the purpose of refractory linings in an oil fired steam boiler furnace?
To support the steam drum.
To ignite the burner during automatic operation.
To prevent excessive furnace heat losses and protect tubes and other fittings from overheating.
To give added strength to the furnace.
What is the correct definition of "gangway"?
Portable bridge between ship and shore.
A way to handle gangs.
A gangway to the waterline.
The way between two gangs.
What are the basic cargo stowage requirements for a small consignment of household cleaning products when loaded on a General Cargo Vessel?
Stow away from any other chemicals
Stow away from foodstuffs
Stow next to bagged grains
Stow on deck only
Generators work on the principle of electromagnetic induction. The internal e.m.f. generated in the phase windings of an a.c. generator is controlled by:
The internal volt drop and the residual magnetism.
The internal volt drop and the load current.
The diesel speed and excitation current.
The diesel speed, magnetising force and load current.
When should a vessel’s hatch pontoons not be lifted?
When the SWL of the gantry crane is not clearly marked
When the vessel is listed
When lighting conditions are poor
When the pontoons are to be lifted by a floating crane
When describing equipment used in oil tanker operations, what does the abbreviation "VECS" stand for?
Vapour Emission Control System.
Vapour Emission Calibration System.
Vapour Ejection Control System.
Vapour Emission Control Standard.
Which type of cargo pump works by the cargo being drawn into the pump at high speed and being thown outwards against the pump casing by rotating impellers?
Centrifugal.
Positive displacement.
Reciprocating.
Self-priming.
If all indications are that a cargo has been received without damages, irregularities or short shipment and the phrase "apparent good order and condition" are entered on the Bill of Lading, what type of Bill is this said to be?
A clean Billl of Lading.
An endorsed Bill of Lading.
A Due Title Bill of Lading.
A Bill of Lading completed for shipment.
On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term "ASTERN" are shown. Which one is the correct one?
Astern is defined as C on the figure
Astern is defined as D on the figure
Astern is defined as A on the figure
Astern is defined as B on the figure
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 while operating under CA.
50%
100%
0%
25%
What is often done prior to loading grain in cargo holds which are sweating?
Portable fans are used to dry the holds
Steelwork within the holds is covered with kraft paper
Steelwork within the hold is covered with plastic
Grain dust is blown into all parts of the hold via the grain elevator
What sort of information must an inhibitor certificate contain?
Inhibitor name, number of cargo tanks inhibited, duration of effectiveness of inhibitor, expected duration of sea voyage and temperature limitation qualifying the lifetime of the inhibitor
Inhibitor name, number of cargo tanks inhibited, duration of effectiveness of inhibitor, expected duration of sea voyage and date the cargo tanks are inhibited
Inhibitor name, date inhibited and expire date of the inhibitor
Inhibitor name, concentration of inhibitor, duration of effectiveness of inhibitor, expected duration of sea voyage, temperature limitation qualifying the lifetime of the inhibitor and number of cargo tanks inhibited
It is important to know about alternative escape routes because?
You should never use normal exits in an emergency.
It is always the fastest way out.
You should always use alternative escape routes in an emergency.
Normal escape routes may be unavailable.
When measuring level of liquids with a differential pressure meter, the name of the sensing device is:
Pressure diaphragm
Float
Positive displacement tube
Capacitance probe
What is the correct way that the lookout should report the appearance of a light, in clear visibility, on the port side of the ship in a direction half way between right ahead and abeam?
The lookout should state "Light on the port bow"
The lookout should state "Ship observed 45 degrees to port"
The lookout should state "Ship seen to port"
The lookout should state "Light 4 points to port"
What cooling medium is normally used to cool the condenser of a fresh water generator?
Brine
Seawater
Distillate (Freshwater)
Air
The piston rod of a large two stroke diesel engine has been damaged and is heavily scored in way of the piston rod gland (stuffing box). It has been decided that it is economically viable to recondition the rod at a shoreside facility. Select, from the options given, the most suitable repair method that should be used?
Recondition the rod by build up using electric arc welding and surface grinding.
Recondition the rod by machining away the score marks and fit undersize rings to the stuffing box.
Recondition the rod by surface grinding and build up using plasma spraying with metal similar to the original.
Recondition the rod by surface grinding and build up using chrome plating to give a harder running surface and avoid similar damage in the future.
A spare cylinder head for the generator needs to be lifted from its storage cradle to the generator flat. Because of its location the engine room crane cannot be positioned directly above it. What method should be used to bring the cylinder head into position?
Attach the crane hook to the lifting gear for the cylinder head and drag it across the deck until it is directly under the crane.
Use crow bars to lever the cylinder cover across the deck until it is in position below the crane.
Use a block and tackle to drag the head across to a position beneath the crane.
Rig chain blocks to lift the cylinder head from its cradle and then transfer it gradually over to the crane hook by working the chain blocks.
On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term "BOW/STEM" are given. Which one is the correct one?
Bow/stem is given by B on the figure
Bow/stem is given by A on the figure
Bow/stem is given by D on the figure
Bow/stem is given by C on the figure
By what name are the regulations which control the discharge of noxious substances and prevent pollution from ships known?
SOLAS
The International Marine Pollution Prevention Laws
ISGOTT
MARPOL
With reference to the installation of pressure gauges for steam systems. Complete the following statement from the options given. To protect a bourdon tube type pressure gauge which is to be fitted to a steam line it should ….
..be fitted directly to the steam pipe.
..be fitted to the steam pipe using a flexible hose.
..be fitted with a siphon loop between it and the steam pipe.
..have its casing filled with water.
When working in areas which requires the use of a ladder, should you:
Use a safety belt/harness and secure it to a fixed piece of equipment/ship-s structure.
All of the listed alternatives.
Secure the ladder top and bottom.
Have a person standing by at the scene/bottom of ladder.
Which of the options represents the best action to take when an item of machinery, which normally operates in automatic mode, is operated in 'manual' mode?
Have someone permanently stationed at the machine in case of an operational problem.
Keep the Chief Engineer informed of machines performance on an hourly basis.
Change over all other machinery to manual mode of operation.
Monitor the operation of the machinery on a frequent basis.
How many lifejackets are required in a passenger cabin?
Twice the number of beds in the cabin
Same number as beds in the cabin
At least 2
Non, they will be handed out at the muster station
During maintenance of a piston rod stuffing box on a large, slow speed diesel engine it is usual to measure the butt gaps between the sealing ring and scraper ring segments. What would be the effect of these gaps being too small?
If the gaps are too small they could close due to the radial wear of the rings before the next scheduled overhaul preventing the rings from contacting the piston rod and sealing it.
If the gaps were too small then no oil could pass up the piston rod to lubricate the sealing rings.
If the gaps are too small the rings could score the piston rod.
If the gaps are too small then the flow of scavenge air through the gland would be reduced and the gland would overheat.
The deaerating heater is used on
Only low-pressure boilers
The closed-type feed-water system
All steam plants
The open-type feed-water system
Which factor influences the pumping capacity (flow) of a centrifugal pump the most?
Total pressure head
Liquid density
Suction pressure
Liquid temperature
Which of the following forms of food poisoning is particularly associated with outbreaks on cruise ships?
Staphylococcal enterotoxin.
Norwalk virus
E-coli.
Salmonella enteritidis.
What separating temperature do You mean is best for lub. oil.?
About 50 Centigrades.
85 - 90 Centigrades.
40 - 60 Centigrades.
60 - 80 Centigrades.
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
What is a "Bollard"?
A Bollard is a very heavy rope
A Bollard is a rope made up of several strands
A Bollard is a thick steel post to which mooring lines are secured
A Bollard is a loop in a rope
When is the 2nd Mate supposed to call the Captain?
30 minutes from the pilot station
Just at the usual time
When anything unusual happens, and 30 minutes before the pilot station
Just when he happens to remember
On a RoRo vessel, what should be done when cargoes that transmit stack loads are to be loaded onto the vessel's decks or hatch covers?
Weld additional steel plates to the deck and/or hatch covers where stack loads are transmitted
Load the cargo under-deck instead
Stow the cargo on timbers of sufficient thickness so as to distribute the stack load
Why do we use stabilisers on passenger ships?
To adjust the trim of the vessel
To decrease the rolling angle of the vessel
To increase the intact stability
To decrease the dynamic stability
In a heat exchanger where seawater is used to cool fresh water, the seawater pressure should be maintained lower than the freshwater pressure to:
Minimize the load on the seawater pump
Eliminate scaling problems on seawater side
Reduce erosion
Prevent contamination if leaks are developed
What name is given to all the knives, forks, spoons, etc?
Sutlery.
Crockery.
Cutlery.
Butlery.
Chemicals and harmful substances are safely stored in a designated locker on board, why?
For safety reasons. Many substances found onboard are capable of damaging the health and safety of those exposed to them. Before any chemical or harmful substance is delivered to a crewmember, the personnel shall receive training, instructions and information so that they know and understand the risks arising from use.
For safety reasons and stock control. When chemicals or harmful substances is delivered to a crewmember, the user shall sign for the amount received.
Chemicals and harmful substances must be kept away from passengers so that they don't steal it.
For stock control. Most of the chemicals and harmful substances we use on board are expensive.
What are we calling materials with same molecule formula, but the properties are different because the atom structure is different?
Chemical reactions
Saturated hydrocarbons.
Isometric bonding.
Double bonding
How would you ventilate your cargo holds when sailing from hot climate to cold climate?
Ventilation only during night time?
Ventilate only during day time?
Ventilate excessively?
No ventilation should be done?
A crew member is seen to collapse on entering a cargo hold of a bulk carrier; what action should be taken?
First aid must be given
A full emergency must be declared
Inform Chief Officer
Crewman to be assisted out of hold
On a reefer vessel air is passed over the cooling coils before entering the cargo hatch via trunking to cool the cargo. It is important to ensure that the cooling coils are clear of any material such as plastic sheeting or bags. Why is this so important?
The plastic material may block scuppers and bilges.
The plastic sheeting may be picked up by and foul the cooling fans.
The plastic may interfere with the air flow over the cooling coils and subsequently the cooling of the cargo.
The plastic material may affect condensation forming on the cooling coils.
During overhaul of a purifier the engine room rating is instructed to drain and clean the gearbox on the machine. Which of the materials given in the options is the best one for wiping up the remaining oil in the gearbox after draining the oil?
Clean, lint free cotton rags.
Used paper towels from the wash room.
Used dish cloths from the galley.
Clean cotton waste.
What advice would a harbour pilot give the Master?
A harbour pilot would advise the Master to have the steering gear tested
A harbour pilot would advise the Master to single up to one line and back spring, fore and aft
A harbour pilot would advise the Master to request port control for permission to leave the berth
A harbour pilot would advise the Master to ensure that the crew is on stand-by
Before a solid bulk cargo is loaded, the Master and shore representative must agree a loading plan which covers which of the following aspects?
Sequence of loading
Maximum permissible forces and moments on the ship
Quantity and rate of loading the cargo
All of the items specified in the possible answers
What precautions should be taken, in addition to shutting the main air start valve, if work is to be carried out inside the main diesel engine crankcase?
Engage the turning gear and close every valve on the starting air receivers.
Engage the turning gear and put a notice at each engine control position.
Engage the turning gear, stop the starting air compressors and drain the air receivers.
Keep a man posted in the control room to stop anyone who tries to start the engine.
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.
Why do bulk carriers need to carry oxygen analysis and gas detection equipment?
Because this equipment is required under SOLAS 74/88
Because it is required under MARPOL 73/78
Because of IMO regulations regarding Enclosed Space Entry
Because it is required under the International Labour Convention
The Ziegler-Nichols method is used in control engineering when setting up the system. Which of the system components given in the options would this method be applied to during initial set up?
Sensing unit to set the range.
Valve positioner to optimise speed of operation.
PID controller for tuning.
Valve and actuator to set the span of travel.
The ship is to berth alongside a quay in calm conditions of no wind or current. The ship has a single fixed pitch right handed propeller. Which angle of approach would be considered the most favourable?
No. 3
The decision should be left to the pilot who is in charge of the manoeuvre.
No. 2
No. 1
What will you do if you are helmsman and the OOW (officer on watch) gives you the order: ”Starboard ten”
Repeat the command back and then change course 10 degrees to starboard of present course
Repeat the command back and then put the wheel over sufficiently for the ship to swing at a rate of 10 degrees per minute to starboard.
Repeat the command back and then turn the wheel to make the rudder turn 10 degrees to starboard of amidships
Repeat the command back and then allow the vessel to drift 10 degrees to starboard of original course
During overhaul of a hydraulic pump a large number of small components are removed. Where should these components be kept so that they are not lost and are available when rebuilding the pump?
They should be kept in a boiler suit pocket.
They should be placed in the pump save all.
They should be placed in a clean box or tin and covered over.
They should be placed inside the pump casing.
How often shall liferafts be serviced?
Decided by the safety officer
At intervals not exceeding 12 months
At intervals not exceeding 18 months
Every second year
Certain vessels are required to maintain oil record books according to the IMO. Is it compulsory that an oil record book is maintained onboard liquefied gas carriers?
Yes, all ships to which MARPOL 73/78 applies must have oil record book parts 1 and 2 onboard.
Yes, all ships to which MARPOL 73/78 applies must have an oil record book part 1 onboard
No, since MARPOL 73/78 only applies to oil tankers then it is not necessary for a liquefied gas carrier to have any oil record book onboard.
Yes, all ships to which MARPOL 73/78 applies must have an oil record book part 2 onboard.
What is the time limit for abandonment of passenger ships?
15 minutes from the time the abandon ship signal is given
There is no time limit
2 hours from the time the abandon ship signal is given
30 minutes from the time the abandon ship signal is given
In the diagram, which letter is indicating the position "MIDSHIPS"?
Midships is indicated by B, in the figure
Midships is indicated by D, in the figure
Midships is indicated by A, in the figure
Midships is indicated by C, in the figure
Simple gauge glasses for indicating the boiler water level, such as the one shown here, are often fitted to low pressure boilers. What would be a reasonable schedule for blowing through the gauge glasses?
Once an hour
Once a month.
Once a day
Once a week
What is the maximum allowable tank design pressure in the vapour space for Independent tanks type "A"?
0,3 barg
0,25 barg
0,7 barg
0,5 barg
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
Does OPA90 apply to vessels engaged in carrying liquefied gas?
OPA90 applies only to oil tankers.
OPA90 applies only to non-American flag vessels.
Only if the vessel carry HC-products.
OPA90 applies to all ships.
What is the characteristic of alkanes?
Alkanes has only a single bond between two atoms.
Alkanes has a triple bond between the atoms.
The name of alkanes always ends with “anes”.
Alkanes has only a single bond between the atoms.
What means of communication shall be provided to each member of the fire patrol?
A two-way portable radio
A mobile telephone
Telephones in public spaces
Emergency telephones and Public Address system
Two reference points for pressure exist, absolute zero and atmospheric pressure. What do you call pressures measured relative to atmospheric pressure?
Absolute pressure
Gauge pressure
Atmospheric pressure
Pressure drop
Which of the following is not relevant when handing over a cargo watch?
Prevailing weather conditions
Failure or stoppage of cargo handling equipment
Status of ballasting or de-ballasting operations where applicable
Status of cargo loading or discharge operations
When considering the successful delivery of a perishable cargo, select, from the options given, the thing over which the carrier has least control.
Relative humidity in the hold.
Carriage temperature.
Gas content in the hold atmosphere.
Commodity condition.
What shall you do if you see a person falling into the sea?
Throw a lifebuoy over board and report to the bridge immediately.
Put on a lifejacket.
Launch a lifeboat.
Run aft.
To maintain a fire, three conditions need to be met: Oxygen, combustible material and sufficient temperature for combustion. What subject must be removed to extinguish the fire?
Oxygen.
Either of the mentioned alternatives.
Combustible material.
Heat, Oxygen and combustible material.
After smoking cigarettes they should be disposed of as follows:
Dropped over the lee side only so that it cannot blow back on on board
Dropped over the side only if you are certain they are extinguished.
Dropped into a waste bin.
Disposed of in an ashtray and ensuring that it is extinguished.
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