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*Is it compulsory for a cargo ship to be divided into main vertical zones?

Yes, it is, but they need not be bounded by class "A-60" bulkheads

No it is not

It depends on the gross tonnage of the vessel

Yes, it is

In case each hydrant is not fitted with hose and nozzles, what is the requirement? (SOLAS II-2/4.6.1)

Hoses with fixed nozzles to be kept ready for use in conspicuous positions near the hydrants

Complete interchangeability of hose couplings and nozzles

Hoses and nozzles for each hydrant to be available at the fire stations

At each fire station, sufficient number of hoses with nozzles for the hydrants in the area shall be available

A vessel where the engine personnel are in charge of all technical installations on board are due for a voyage to a cold climate area. Are any special precautions to be implemented with regard to fireline/pumps and use of same?

Implement special routines for starting fire pumps (e.g. local start/stop operation) to avoid the pumps are started due by a mistake, resulting in filling up the system unnecessarily.

All the mentioned alternatives.

Instruct the personnel in routines to prepare the fireline system, e.g. closing all branches and the consequences of not draining the system after use.

Drain all firelines in areas that may be exposed to freezing temperature.

What is the best place to store the international shore connection?

At a place easily accessible from the shore

In the engine room

In the wheelhouse

Together with the cargo hoses

You are carrying out a search in a smoke filled room wearing BA. How would you conduct this search?

Proceed straight ahead to the far bulkhead and then carry out a left or right hand search as appropriate

Proceed to the approximate centre of the room and then carry out the search on a circular pattern.

Carry out a right or left hand search and proceed carefully feeling the area in front with the foot and using the back of the free hand to check the area in front.

As soon as you enter carry out a right or left hand search by placing the appropriate hand onto the bulhead and then follow the bulkhead round as quickly as possible.

"A" Class divisions in ships are constructed so that they are capable of preventing the passage of smoke and flame to the end of a standard fire test held for how many minutes?

60 minutes

30 minutes.

45 minutes.

15 minutes

You are Sen.Off.Deck on a laden tanker. You have just been in a collision, and have a big leakage under waterline. What should you do to reduce the pollution as much as possible?

When wind and current are taken into consideration, estimate the expected oil slick movement.

Level in the tank to be reduced as much as possible to reduce/stop any further oil spill.

Shut down non-essential air intakes.

Call company for advice.

What is the purpose of the function "Anticlutter"sea on the radar?

Reduce disturbance from electrical equipment.

Reduce the sea echoes.

Reduce the range.

Find the TCPA.

*What is the only reliable way of checking that the CO2 cartridge in a dry powder extinguisher is full?

Remove the cartridge and weigh it to check that it has the full weight stamped on it

Check if the seal on the extinguisher release handle is intact

All of the alternatives are reliable methods

Weigh the extinguisher and check that it complies with the weight marked on it

Where shall shoreside fire-fighting personnel find necessary information to control a fire on board a cargo ship in an emergency situation?

Through the nearest Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre, who will get them from the ship's owner

In the fire control plans or booklet that must be posted in a prominently marked localisation on the navigating bridge

The captain of the ship is the only person that may give such information

In the fire control plans or booklet that must be stored in a watertight prominently marked container outside the deck house

Give the meaning of the following symbol

Heat detector

Area protected by halon

Halon horn

Portable fire extinguisher with halon

After the start of a man overboard manoeuvre, whom shall be informed?

Chief Officer

Electrician

Engine Room

Galley

When is a vessel deemed to be an overtaking vessel?

When coming up with another vessel from any direction abaft her beam

When coming up with another vessel from a direction more than 10 degrees abaft her beam

When coming up with another vessel from a direction more than 45 degrees abaft her beam

When coming up with another vessel from a direction more than 22.5 degrees abaft her beam

The ship has a single fixed pitch right-handed propeller and is going astern as illustrated. What is the most likely way the ship will react in these circumstances?

The bow will "seek" the wind and the ship will swing to port

The stern will "back" into the wind and the ship's heading will swing to starboard.

The stern will fall off to starboard, making the heading swing to port.

The ship will go straight astern and the heading will remain approximately the same

What is most important when transferring route plans to other nav. systems?

Both systems use same chart datum

Both systems are made by the same manufacturer

Both systems are approved by the classification society

Both systems work according to specification

Give the meaning of this symbol:

lifebuoy with light

lifebuoy

lifebuoy with light and smoke

lifebuoy with line

Give the meaning of the following symbol:

lower liferaft to water

location of embarkation ladder

lower embarkation ladder to water

lower lifeboat to water

Give the meaning of the following symbol:

muster station for families only

embarkation station

muster station

muster station for unaccompanied minors (UM)

In a distress situation, how many times or for how long should the emergency alarm signal be sounded?

3 times

3 minutes

Until all crew members and passengers have reported to their respective muster stations

Until the signal "risk is over" or the order "abandon ship" is given

What method shall be used when hauling survivors out of the sea (state of survivors is critical)?

Using painter

Using heaving line

Using nets

Using lifebuoy

What is the meaning of this symbol ?

Start water-spray

Start engine

Start air supply

Lower lifeboat to water

*Give the meaning of the following symbol

Close rescue boat ventilation aperture

Secure hatches

Secure liferaft canopy closing device

Secure doors in the ship's side plating

Give the meaning of the following symbol

Survival craft portable radio

Radar transponder

EPIRB

Survival craft distress pyrotechnic signals

*How often should each lifeboat be lowered into the water and manoeuvred with its operating crew aboard under SOLAS regulations?

Once a year

Monthly

At least every six months

Every three months, at least once a year

Which of the following detailed explanations should be mentioned in the Training Manual ?

The use of escape routes and other escape methods

The hazards of exposure and the need for warm clothing

The use of navigational equipment for survival crafts

The use of surface to air visual signals to be used by survivors

What must be checked before loading cargo in 'tween decks of a General Cargo Vessel?

The cargo stowed here must be for first discharge port only

The maximum allowed loading must be checked before commencing operations to avoid possible damage

These spaces can only be used for very light cargo

Only very heavy cargo units can be stowed here

What is a Marine Evacuation System?

Assistance from other ships

Helicopter evacuation

Evacuation Chute(s)/Slide(s) and Liferafts

Liferafts supported by Fast Rescue Boats and Lifeboats

On what design temperature do we need full secondarry barrier

When the design temperature is below –55oC

Only if the cargo tanks are loaded

When the design temperature is below –55oC and the tank is not independent type B or C, we must have full secondary barrier

When we are carrying cargo on less than –10oC

One particular group of hazardous goods is highlighted by the IMDG Code as potentially being the most dangerous for carriage. Which of the following is it?

Organic peroxides.

Liquefied gases.

Infectious substances.

Toxic substances.

What are the main elements in a damage control plan?

Instructions and procedures for reporting damage to the Company

Boundaries of the watertight compartments for decks and holds. Position of controls for opening and closing of watertight compartments. Arrangement for correction of list due to flooding.

Arrangements for correction of list due to flooding within 15 minutes

A damage control plan is the same as an emergency plan

On a General Cargo ship, what must completed before a cargo hoist wire is replaced on a deck crane ?

Permit received from Port Authorities

A full risk assessment carried out and a permit to work issued

Check list completed and work plan agreed

Risk assessments would not be required for this type of work

To evaluate the condition of a heat exchanger the following measurements should be recorded:

Pressure drop

In and outlet temperatures, and flow rates for both media

In and outlet temperatures for both media

In and outlet temperatures on one media

Why is it necessary to control the rate at which iron ore is loaded on a Bulk Carrier?

So that any moisture within the cargo is removed

So that the vessels draughts are kept within the limits imposed by the stability booklet

So that the vessel can manage with de-ballasting operations

So that the athwartship hatch coaming structure is not stressed

What causes shock loads in a container lashing system?

Ship torsion

Loose cargo lashings

Resonant rolling

Ship vibrations

What is the IMSBC Code?

A Code of Practice for Security of the vessel

The Bulk Carrier Code

Code of practice for dangerous packaged goods

The International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargo Code published by IMO which must be carried by all bulk carriers

The fuel injection timing of a diesel engine is delayed causing high cylinder exhaust gas temperatures. What is the likely effect of this condition on turbocharger operation?

Continuous surging of the turbocharger

Vibration of the turbocharger.

Decreased turbocharger revolutions

Increased turbocharger revolutions

Prior to commence loading, in what way would you best ensure a smooth technical operation?

Test/check the COW system?

Test/check the cargo pumps?

Test/check cargo pipes?

All the mentioned alternatives?

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.

Many large, slow speed diesel engines have direct oil cooling of the piston crowns provided. An automatic slow down and alarm are sometimes fitted to protect against failure of this system. Which parameter is usually used to initiate this slow down?

Low oil pressure in the piston crown cooling space.

Low flow or no flow in the cooling oil return line.

High temperature of the piston crown.

Low pressure in the cooling oil return line.

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

Where onboard an LNG carrier is perlite most likely to be found?

As part of the bunker spill prevention equipment.

As part of the cargo spill prevention equipment.

As part of the fire extinguishing system for the cargo area.

As part of the insulation of the cargo containment system.

Indicate the correct name for the part marked on the sketch:

Exhaust valve

Piston

Cylinder liner

Main bearing

What is the requirement to number of portable gas detection apparatus?

At least two sets.

One set.

Sufficient number of apparatus.

There is no requirement to numbers of apparatus.

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.

High level and high-high level alarms in cargo tanks on chemical tankers are normally set to activate at which of the following percentage filling levels?

85% and 95%.

90% and 96%.

95% and 98%.

70% and 95%.

Four similar ship-types experience beam sea conditions. Which of them will first experience resonant rolling?

The ship with the widest beam

The ship with the smallest GM

The ship with the highest freeboard

The ship with the smallest beam

What must be ensured at the commencement of cargo operations?

That the draught survey has been completed

That all fire dampers are closed

That all fire dampers are open

That CO2 gas lines to each cargo hold are clear

A reefer vessel is to load a part cargo of frozen beef hocks (large joints of beef, usually quarters, not packed in cartons). In deciding which would be the most appropriate space on a conventional reefer vessel, which of the given options would be the preferred choice?

Any space will be acceptable as this is a hard frozen cargo and relatively easy to handle and carry.

4A deck as this is the largest square space on the vessel and will allow good access and air flow for the cargo.

A cargo space low in the vessel as this cargo has a relatively high stowage factor.

1C deck as this is the narrowest space on the vessel and will best constrain the cargo from any possible movement during the voyage.

How does the Master want the tug secured?

The Master wants to secure the tug using two backsprings

The Master wants to secure the tug using two breast lines

The Master wants to secure the tug using one head line and one stern line

The Master wants to secure the tug using two head lines

What type of sugar is commonly added to sweeten tea or coffee?

Barley.

Granulated.

Icing.

Caster.

When loading stores in a tropical harbour on sunny days, which of the following categories of provisions would you arrange to get out of the sun as soon as possible?

Fruit and vegetables

Dairy items

Bottled goods

Tinned goods

How is overfilling of the cargo tanks on a liquefied gas carrier prevented?

The tank filling valves are automatically closed if the tank overfill sensor is actuated.

Each tank has a high level alarm. This will warn the Deck Officer to shut the tank filling valve.

There is a permanently open overflow line to a slop tank from each cargo tank.

The filling valves for all empty tanks are automatically opened if any individual tank's overfill sensor is actuated.

Why is it important that all the system valves are closed after completing bilge or ballast pumping operations?

It isn't important how the valves are left after pumping operations are completed.

To make sure the valves do not seize in the open position.

To keep the pump housing full of fluid.

To avoid accidental intake of water into the engine room in case of valve or pipeline failure.

What must be ensured when using ship’s cargo gear in hot climates?

That all cargo gear is appropriately marked

That grease from wire falls does not fall onto cargoes being loaded or discharged

That the cargo gear register in up to date

That stevedores handle cargo gear in the proper manner

What is important to prepare prior to a helicopter operation?

To stop the vessel completely

To increase the speed of the vessel

To light up the area for pick-up

Make sure all loose deck equipment at helicopter deck is stowed away and secured.

A very dusty cargo is to be loaded on a bulk carrier; what precautions on deck should be included?

No access allowed onto main deck

Decks washed down regularly

All cranes, deck houses and storerooms fully closed down to prevent entry of dust

No extra precautions need to be taken

What are the main elements in a damage control plan?

A damage control plan is the same as an emergency plan

Arrangements for correction of list due to flooding within 15 minutes

Boundaries of the watertight compartments for decks and holds. Position of controls for opening and closing of watertight compartments. Arrangement for correction of list due to flooding.

Instructions and procedures for reporting damage to the Company

What does ‘wedging’ achieve in side-rolling hatch covers?

It facilitates lowering of the panels for closing

It forces the compression bar on one panel to fit against the seal on the opposite panel

It facilitates the automatically wedging of hatch cover panels

It facilitates the automatic cleating of hatch cover panels

When cargo has shifted at sea what could help in reducing acceleration forces?

Heading out of the wind

Heaving to

Putting into a port of refuge

A. Operating anti-heeling devices

Who is responsible for the safe keeping of the ship's documents?

Chief Officer

Chief Engineer

3rd Officer

Master

What is the maximum allowed filling limit given by IMO for the cargo tanks of LNG carriers?

95%

98%.

100%.

90%.

On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term "AFT" shown. Which one is the correct one?

Aft is defined as B on the figure

Aft is defined as D on the figure

Aft is defined as C on the figure

Aft is defined as A on the figure

After loading certain oil cargoes, known as 'static accumulator' cargoes, it is common to wait for the cargo to stop moving within the tank and therefore reach the point at which it will cease generating any further static electricity, before taking any samples or ullages. Which of the following is the typical length of time allowed for this process

120 minutes

30 minutes

75 minutes

2 minutes

Found in a commonly-used piece of equipment aboard an oil tanker, what does a "pellistor" do?

It is the common term applied to the metal, ceramic or other heat-resisting material which can cool even an intense flame below the temperature required for ignition, as utilised in a flame arrester

It is the reactive element in an oil / water interface detector

It is an electrical sensor unit fitted in a flammable gas detector for measuring hydrocarbon vapours and air mixtures to determine whether the mixture is within the flammable range

It is the electrical sensor which detects low pressure in an Inert Gas generating control system

Which publication sets out in detail the forces that cause cargo shifting?

The Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes (BC Code)

The Cargo Stowage and Security (CSS) Code

The Cargo Securing Manual (CSM)

The ship’s stability manual

What kind of safety equipment should be used when operating a grinding wheel?

Goggles and shield.

Shield.

Welding mask.

Goggles.

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.

When it is required that a mandatory prewash is to be witnessed, who is to make and sign the applicable entries in the Cargo Record Book?

The Master

A government-authorized surveyor.

On a General Cargo vessel, what action should be taken when the discharge equipment such as chain slings to be used by stevedores, are considered unsuitable by ships staff?

Provide ships equipment to discharge

Refuse to discharge

Inform stevedores of concern and protest by letter

Continue discharge as planned and inform Designated Person Ashore(DPA)

How often is the performance check of a Voyage Data Recorder by a competent person required under SOLAS?

At the Intermediate Safety Equipment Survey.

When the battery is replaced.

Annually.

When the data media is downloaded.

A new reefer vessel is described as having 'Cargo spaces lined with stainless steel, refrigeration supplied by circulating cold air around the outside of cargo spaces, no hatches on deck and one light crane'. Which of the vessel types given in the options is the most likely type being described?

A vessel designed for the carriage of fish at very low temperatures.

A vessel designed for the carriage of specialised fruit.

A vessel designed for the carriage of orange juice in bulk.

A vessel designed for carriage of chilled meat products.

You have just completed the discharge of a cargo of Lube Oil additive and are clearing the ship's lines to shore. What piece of equipment can be fitted between a drain cock and the air line to safely release any excess pressure before disconnecting the air line?

An expansion valve.

A reducer.

A quick-coupling.

A three-way valve.

Which of the following cargoes must be maintained at the highest temperature when carried on a chemical tanker?

Acetic Acid.

Propylene Oxide.

Phenol.

Caustic Soda solution.

What should be done prior to loading structural steel products on a General Cargo Vessel?

Dunnage of 7.5cm x 7.5cm cross section should be laid athwartships over the tank top about 3m apart

Dunnage should be laid fore and aft over the tank top

16mm wire cables should be laid athwartships over the tank top about 3m apart

16mm wire cables should be laid fore and aft over the tank top about 3m apart

With regard to fire hose boxes and/or fire hydrants, what must be ensured upon completion of cargo loading operations on a General Cargo vessel?

Fire hydrants must be accessible at all times

Fire hose boxes must be lashed so as to prevent accidental opening

Fire hose boxes must be accessible at all times

Fire hose boxes and fire hydrants must be accessible at all times

Which of the following statements is correct when discussing warm clothing and passengers?

After being mustered, passengers will return to their cabins for warm clothing.

The crew will pass out warm clothing for passengers.

Warm clothing will protect passengers from drowning.

Warm clothing will protect passengers from hypothermia.

This circuit is a logic gate with two input signals, A and B, and one output signal Q. Which type of logic function is the gate giving?

OR gate

AND gate

NAND gate

NOR gate

As per SOLAS every fast rescue boat shall be provided with:

Thermal protective aids for the number of persons the boat is permitted to accommodate

Emersion suits for each person the boat is permitted to accommodate

3 Thermal protective aids

Thermal protective aids for at least 10% of the persons the boat is permitted to accommodate or two, which ever is greater

The torsion meter for the main propeller shaft is reading high. The torque is sensed using the angle of twist principle with two clamp rings attached to the shaft at a fixed distance, with stationary proximity switches for measuring the angle of twist and also shaft speed fixed to a rigid stool. What is the most likely cause of the high reading?

Axial slip of one of the clamp rings to bring them closer together.

Circumferential slip of the after clamp ring in the opposite direction to shaft rotation.

Axial slip of one of the clamp rings to move them further apart.

Circumferential slip of the forward clamp ring in the opposite direction to shaft rotation.

On a Bulk Carrier, what are hydraulic jacks used for?

Raising and lowering hatch covers panels

Raising and lowering steel pallets

Folding hatch cover panels

Opening and closing hatch covers

In conjunction with which two sets of international regulations should the IMDG Code be read for security purposes?

Part B of the ISPS Code and Chapter II of the Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilties Act.

IMO NVIC 24 and 46 CFR 2.05

Chapter V of SOLAS and Annex II of MARPOL.

Chapter XI-2 of SOLAS and Part A of the ISPS Code.

Which of the following requirements regarding embarking, disembarking and stowage of vehicle on ferries corresponds to present regulations? (NSCL 4/11.4).

In ships where passengers and cars are using the same access (ramp/gangway) embarkation/disembarkation of passengers and cars shall not take place simultaneously.

Vehicles shall at all times be secured against shifting.

In rough weather the clearance between the cars shall be increased to 800 mm.

During crossing, ports on the car deck shall be closed and battened.

During maintenance work at sea an engine room rating is moving a heavy component to the workshop using a chain block attached to an overhead trolley on a rail. Part way through the operation the rating is asked by the engineer to go immediately to the store for some equipment. What should the rating do?

Immediately land the component on the deck and secure it to a hand rail stanchion and go and get the equipment from the store.

Leave the component suspended from the chain block and go and collect the equipment from the store.

Continue with the moving operation until the component is properly secured in the workshop before going to the store for the equipment.

Immediately land the component on the deck but leave the chain block attached and go and collect the equipment from the store.

For a Nitrate based cooling water treatment system, what would you consider to be the normal operating limits?

0-1000 PPM Nitrate.

3000-5000 PPM Nitrate.

1000-2000 PPM Nitrate.

2000-3000 PPM Nitrate.

When you are going to take bunker oil, it is important to know what space is available in your tanks, and to do a safe bunker operation. What will you prefer?

Do a sounding on the tanks where the remaining fuel on board are located

Base available space on an average calculation of the weekly soundings since last bunkering

Base available spaces in tanks on the accounting of used fuel in the log-book

Do a complete sounding of all bunker tanks

A centrifugal pump fails to deliver water after being idle for some time. There has not been carried out any maintenance on the unit since last time it was operated. What could be the reason for the malfunction?

The pump does not run at the rated speed.

The pump is not primed.

The direction of rotation is wrong.

The total dynamic head is to great.

How can we maintain necessary NPSH?

By increasing pump rpm

By control of liquid temperature

By reducing vapour pressure

By control of liquid flow

The Chloride level in a cooling water system should be:

As high as possible.

As low as possible.