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What happens if the visual and audible fire signal at the control panel does not receive attention?
A signal will sound in the crew accommodation spaces after 2 minutes
A signal will sound in the crew accommodation spaces after 1 minute
A signal will sound in the crew accommodation spaces after 3 minutes
A bell alarm will sound on the bridge
Under way to discharging port temperature tests indicate fire in a hold loaded with coal. What is the first action to be taken?
Fill the hold with water
Call for assistance from other ships or rescue vessels
Close all air ventilators and other openings to the hold in question
Open the hatches and cover the top of the cargo by foam
As a general rule, where would you expect to find a portable fire extinguisher in any space?
Near the middle of the space
There is no such standard practice.
Near to the entrance to the space
Under a porthole or window
Halons are decomposed in toxic products when they are applied at temperatures near
500 ?C
350 ?C
1000 ?C
100 ?C
On board they want to establish telex-communication via the Inmarsat-set with the ship Appologracht. In the guides the following ID’s are found for the Appologracht: 244320000, 424432010, 424432020, 1300210, 36715. What ID should chosen:
244320000
1300210
Don't know
36715
What is the correct chemical name for Caustic Soda in liquid form?
Sodium Hydroxide solution
Potassium Hydroxide solution
Sodium Chlorate solution.
Sodium Hypochlorite solution.
What rules and regulations are regulating the watch keeping routines in the engine room?
International Standard for Training and Watch keeping (STCW)
SOLAS
Both STCW and Class rules
Class Rules
Who are responsible for safe working conditions onboard?
The individual person.
The officer of the watch.
The safety officer.
Master, Chief Engineer & Chief Officer.
Asthma is a distressing condition in which the muscles of the air passage go into spasm. How can the asthma attacks be triggered off ?
Nervous tension,allergy, or none obvious cause.
Too much fresh air activity
Loud music
Not keeping the diet
What do you call the method used for bone-soft part injuries?
ICE-method.
First Aid -method.
REHAB-method.
ABC-method.
What does the abbreviation ABC mean in first aid?
Air, Breathing, Circulation.
Abandon, Balance, Circulation.
Air, Breath, Concentration.
Air, Burning, Critic.
If the radar is set onto the Relative Motion Display, what would an echo of a target with no trail indicate? Note this the trail of the echo and not a vector.
The target is on the same course and speed as own ship.
The target is stopped and making no way through the water
The target is on a constant bearing and getting closer to own ship.
The target is on a collision course with own ship.
What is the minimum number of fire control plans that should be permanently stored in a prominently marked weathertight enclosure outside the deckhouse for the assistance of shore side fire fighting personnel?
At least three
At least one
Not required providing one set is available inside the accommodation spaces
At least two
How can an ARPA assist the ship to steer a suitable course to make good the entrance to a channel?
Select Relative motion display and make Own Ship vector pass through the middle of the entrance to the channel.
Select ground stabilised true motion display and alter course so that own ships true vector passes through the middle of the entrance to the channel.
Select True ground stabilised vectors and make the vectors from both buoys at the entrance to the channel pass either side of the centre of the screen.
Acquire the buoy at the entrance to the channel and on relative vector display alter course to make the vector of the buoy pass directly through the centre of the screen.
You are Sen.Off.Deck on vessel "A" and your cargo is iron ore. The vessel is in narrow waters and you have been in a collision with vessel "B" causing your vessel to take in water. How will you act to save the vessel and the cargo?
Call main office for help
Navigate the vessel on ground as soon as possible
Call tug boats for help
Try to discharge the incoming water
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Liferaft
Lower liferaft to water
Inflate liferaft
Davit launched liferaft
What is the general emergency alarm signal to be sounded by the ship's whistle and alarm bells in case of an emergency situation?
Seven short blasts followed by one prolonged blast
Continuos sounding by whistle and alarm bells
Series of long blasts
Series of short blasts
Which one of the listed requirements regarding the general emergency alarm system do not correspond to present regulations? The general emergency alarm system shall:
be capable of operation from fire stations aboard the ship
be able of sounding the emergency alarm signal by the ships whistle or siren, and additionally on electrically operated bells or claxons
be audible through all accommodation and crew working spaces
have electric alarm bells (or claxons) powered from the ship-s main and emergency sources of electric power
Which of the survival craft listed below is equipped with a buoyant line, not less than 50m in length, of sufficient strength to tow a liferaft ?
Life raft
None of them
Lifeboat
Rescue boat
What is the meaning of this symbol ?
Lower lifeboat to water
Start engine
Start water-spray
Start air supply
What is the meaning of this symbol ?
Release falls
Start air supply
Fasten seat belts
Secure hatches
Which of air and water is the fluid that transfers the greatest amount of heat during the same time, given that the fluid is not flowing along the immersed body?
air
water
air if the temperature of the fluid is ? 10?C; water if temperature of the fluid is < 10?C
both are transferring equally
Referring to the SOLAS convention, how often should a crew member on a cargo ship participate in one abandon ship drill and one fire drill?
Weekly
This is only required when he joins the ship
Monthly
Every second week
What effect would turbulent fluid flow through a heat exchanger have on the efficiency of the heat transfer?
Turbulent fluid flow generally reduces heat transfer efficiency
Heat transfer efficiency is not affected by the type of fluid flow through the heat exchanger.
Turbulent fluid flow generally increases heat transfer efficiency.
It cannot be determined since it is not possible to generate turbulent fluid flow through a heat exchanger?
Metal particles are found on the magnetic element of the main turbine lubricating oil filter. Which of the options is the most likely source of these particles?
Damaged reduction gearing.
Damaged blades on turbine rotor.
Damaged rotor journal.
Damaged rotor bearing shell.
What does a ship’s angle of pitch vary with?
The ship's length
Propeller pitch
Sea state and wind force combined
The sea state
Why do we use oil free compressors on the cargo side in a cargo cooling plant?
We use oil free compressors in the cargo side to avoid oil spill into the cargo.
We use oil free compressors in the cargo side because they have less RPM than the oil lubricated compressors.
We do not use oil free compressors in the cargo side because the compressors need to be lubricated.
We use oil free compressors in the cargo side because the cargo is cold and to cool down the compressor.
What name is given to the independent detection and warning system aimed at preventing overfilling of a cargo tank (and ultimately overflow of cargo) on a chemical tanker?
Safe ullage maintenance panel.
Level set detector.
Overflow prevention system.
High level alarms.
The stowage factor of a consignment of car parts is given by shippers as 3.00 cubic metres/metric tonne; what space will be required to load 100 tonnes of this type of cargo on a General Cargo Vessel?
3.00 cubic metres
30 tonnes
30 cubic metres
300 cubic metres
he instrument most widely used for testing of semiconductor diodes is
Ammeter
Ohmmeter
Oscilloscope
Voltmeter
What will a cadet find in the engine room store?
A Cadet will find the emergency steering gear in the engine room store
A Cadet will find the spare anchor in the engine room store
A Cadet will find the spare propeller in the engine room store
A Cadet will find machinery spare parts in the engine room store
To avoid overbunkering and oil spill, it is very important that we keep a close monitoring of the bunkering progress, and this is done by sounding and calculations, the most reliable way is:
The remote gauge system will provide us with the necessary information
Take ullage soundings in the tanks from deck
Calculate time and flow, to find out how much oil is received
A combination of ullage soundings and readings from the remote gauges
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
The figure shows a silicon controlled rectifier with a RC circuit connected in parallel. RC circuit is often used in such connection. For which purpose?
Protect the SCR against damage caused by high voltage spikes
Obtain current resonance
Measuring the current through the SCR
Delay the ignition of the SCR
During synchronising, the incoming generator should be running slightly "fast" compared to the busbar frequency.This is to ensure that the:
Incomer picks up as a generator
Incomers reverse power trip is tested
Incomer picks up as a motor
Most rapid synchronising action is achieved
You are alongside, preparing to load several grades of chemicals. The duty officer instructs you to accompany a cargo surveyor during pre-load inspection. At the manifold, the blank flanges on the designated load lines have been removed in preparation for connecting hoses but the surveyor asks you to remove blank flanges from some additional lines, so that he can check them for cleanliness. Which of the following will you do?
Tell the surveyor that it is unsafe to do so and you will not remove any more blank flanges.
Notify the duty officer of the surveyor's request and await further instructions.
Open any of the lines he asks for. Leave them open in case anyone else needs to inspect them.
Tell the surveyor that the flanges have all been secured for cargo and that procedure has been initialled by the Chief Officer on the pre-load checklist, so you are not allowed to remove them.
The arrival ballast water must contain maximum 15ppm (parts pr. million) of oil to fulfil the regulations in force. How many ppm is 1% by volume.
1000 ppm.
100 ppm.
100000 ppm.
10000 ppm.
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.
Which IMO publication deals specifically with the construction and equipment of liquefied gas carriers?
The IMDG Code.
SOLAS.
MARPOL.
The IGC Code.
Which of these tasks are performed as part of the SSA?
Implement measures to address weaknesses in ship security.
Train shipboard personnel in their security duties.
Assess the likelihood and potential consequences of security incidents.
Assign security duties to ship personnel.
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.
Which of the following documents gives the maximum point loading in cargo holds and on decks of a General Cargo Vessel?
General Arrangement plan
Ships Capacity plan
Planned maintenance schedules
Docking plan
Apart from longitudinal, transverse and vertical accelerations what else must be taken into account when calculating the external forces acting on a cargo unit?
Vertical and transverse forces by wind pressure
Longitudinal and vertical forces by wind pressure
Longitudinal forces by sea sloshing
Longitudinal and transverse forces by wind pressure
What is the most important reason that personnel onboard an LNG carrier should become fully familiar with the vessel, the equipment and their duties as soon as possible?
So that in the event of an emergency appropriate action can be taken to limit damage and avoid injury.
To avoid any problems with shipboard operations and make sure the ship is not delayed on passage.
To keep handover times down to an absolute minimum to reduce costs.
So that cargo can be loaded and discharged as quickly as possible to reduce time in port.
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.
Which of the following is a staple part of the Scandinavian diet?
Rice
Rolled oats
Potatoes
Spaghetti
Which alternative is correct for measuring current over the load L?
Figure 2.
Figure 1.
Figure 4.
Figure 3.
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
Where does the excess steam discharge to when the boiler safety valves operate due to the boiler pressure being too high.
The main condenser
The engineroom bilges
The auxiliary condenser
The atmosphere via the atmospheric line
Which of the tools given in the options is the best one to select for cutting a new external thread on the end of a steel pipe?
Die nut.
Thread chaser.
Tap.
Split dies.
Under what circumstances may a watch-keeping engineer undertake other duties?
A watch-keeping engineer may undertake other duties when the main propulsion controls are in manual operating mode
A watch-keeping engineer may undertake other duties when the main propulsion system requires constant supervision
A watch-keeping engineer may undertake other duties when he has been properly relieved of his watch-keeping duties
A watch-keeping engineer may undertake other duties when the ship is at sea and the weather is calm
To correctly interpret the readings on the printout from a reefer vessel’s cargo data logger it is essential to have some knowledge of the location of the temperature sensors. Where would the temperature sensor for the delivery air to a cargo hold be expected to be located?
Just above the cooling coils where the air returns from the cargo space.
In the air flow path from the cooling coils, about 3 metres from the coils.
In the air flow path from the cooling coils, but at the opposite end of the cargo space to the coils.
Near the centre of the cargo space.
What is the main reason for crewmembers to practice search and rescue operations on ships in an emergency?
Passengers may not hear the alarm bells, and they may not know that they should proceed to mustering stations.
Passengers seek safety in mustering stations, or other common areas, where they think they can escape danger.
Passengers seek safety in their cabins, or in other places onboard, where they think they can escape danger.
Passengers may not hear the public address system, and they may not know that they should proceed to mustering stations.
What does ISPM stand for?
International Safety Procedures Manual
International Standards for Port Management
International Safety Policy Model
International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (code)
You notice the sump level in an engine has increased and no new oil has been added. What action would you take?
Reduced the load, and look after fuel or water leak.
Stop the engine and look for a fuel or water leak.
Drain some oil from the engine.
Leave it the same.
What must the oxygen content of the atmosphere within the cargo tanks of an oil tanker be prior to loading?
It must not exceed 8% by volume.
It cannot be in excess of 12% by volume.
It must be no greater than 5% by volume.
It must be less than 10% by volume.
Select the three main checks that must be made to ensure that a hold of a General Cargo Vessel is fully weathertight before sailing ?
Hatch cover fully secured, hold access battened down and ballast tanks checked dry
Hatch cover fully secured, hold access battened down and bilge sounding pipe caps on
Hatch cover fully secured, ballast tank ventilators closed down and ballast tank sounding pipe caps on
Hatch ventilators closed, cranes secured and bilges pumped out
What would be the effect of a large GM on a ro-ro vessel?
The possibility of assuming an angle of loll
A stiff ship with a quick roll period
An adverse affect on seaworthiness
The possibility of capsizing
You are having a blow-by on the main engine, but due to the circumstances, it is impossible to stop and do a piston overhaul. What is the correct action to take?
No action necessary.
Reduce speed temporarily and increase cylinder oil consumption.
Reduce speed.
Increase cylinder oil consumption.
Where is "AFT", in the figure?
Aft is B, in the figure
Aft is D, in the figure
Aft is A, in the figure
Aft is C, in the figure
TBN - total base number from a lube oil test, indicates the:
Amount of organic acids in the oil.
Amount of contaminants in the lubricating oil.
Alkalinity of the lubricating oil.
Flash point.
What dangers are associated with using a steep loading ramp?
The ramp's hoisting wires can be damaged
The ends of ro-ro units can be damaged
It will not be possible to drive vehicles off the ramp
The ramp may slide off the pier
What is the correct way to obtain a reduced capacity with a centrifugal pump?
Throttling of delivery valve
Throttling of suction valve
Adjust the relief valve
Open the priming line
a
e
d
c
b
What is the first action that should be taken by the rating on boiler watch in the event of a flame failure on the boiler?
Notify the bridge
Stop the feed water pump
Call the engineer on watch
Call the chief engineer
A number of standard 20 foot containers are to be loaded on the deck of a General Cargo ship by No 3 hatch; what are the main checks to be made ?
Containers weight recorded and secured with chains
Containers stowed with doors forward, customs and security seals checked intact
Containers stowed with doors aft, customs and security seals checked intact and clear access to lashings
Containers stowed with doors forward, customs and security seals checked intact; access to lashings unimportant
Why do we insulate cargo tanks and other components?
To protect the crewmembers.
To prevent heat flow in the cargo, and to protect the ship's bunker tanks.
To save fuel.
To prevent heat flow into the cargo, and to protect the ships structure.
Some diesel engines have alarm and slow down protection in the event of a fire in the scavenge boxes. Choose the option which would be a typical set point for giving a slow down of the engine in the event of a scavenge box fire?
40° C
120° C
50° C
150° C
A high speed diesel engine has been subject to a major overspeed incident due to governor failure. During checks for damage it is found that some of the bottom end bolts have slackened off slightly. There appears to be no other damage to any of the bearings, the running gear or to the crankshaft. From the options given select the action to be taken before bringing the engine back into service.
Renew all of the bottom end bolts.
Retighten the bottom end bolts that were slack back to the recommended torque.
Renew all of the running gear for the engine including the crankshaft and bearings.
Renew all of the bottom end bolts that were found slack.
During the normal operating cycle of a diesel engine there are side thrusts generated by the piston as it moves up and down the cylinder due to the changing angle of the connecting rod. How are these side thrusts accommodated in a trunk piston engine?
The side thrust is transmitted to the cylinder liner and the engine frame by the piston crown.
The side thrust is transmitted to the cylinder liner and the engine frame by the piston rings.
The side thrust is transmitted to the engine frame by the crosshead bearing.
The side thrust is transmitted to the cylinder liner and the engine frame by the piston skirt in way of the gudgeon pin.
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
You are driving a crane and the signalman on deck gives this signal. What does it mean? (Hand signals as per the Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seamen).
Lift the jib.
Start, or attention!
Hoist the load.
Danger, or emergency stop!
What does this flag mean?
My vessel is stopped and making no way through the water.
Yes (affirmative).
I wish to communicate with you.
I have a diver down; keep well clear at slow speed.
Why should heavy-duty footwear, with non-slip soles and re-inforced toecaps, that fully cover the foot, be worn when working in the galley and storerooms?
To avoid the possibility of injury if a sharp or heavy object is dropped, or a hot liquid is spilled, or the floor becomes slippery.
Because footwaer of this type will support the wearer better and avoid aches and pains developing in the feet and lower legs.
Because you never know when you may have to go out on deck.
Because footwear of this type eliminates the possibility of fungal foot infections through exposure to moist and humid conditions as may be experienced when working around a galley range for prolonged periods.
Which of the listed sensors is suitable for physial displacement?
Pt 500
Thermocouple
Thermistor
Strain gauge
Read the text in the diagram and answer the following question: When should training in personal survival techniques be given?
After one period at sea
During the first week on board
Before being employed
After joining the ship
On a container vessel why is it important not to exceed stack allowable weights?
The lashings can be overloaded
The GM can become excessive leading to high roll accelerations
Torsional effects on the hull
It can cause failure of the corner posts of the containers stowed at the bottom of the stack
Why should vehicles stowed on ramps face downwards?
To facilitate cargo discharge operations
To facilitate cargo stowage operations
To prevent fuel draining from the engine
To prevent excessive tyre compression
Which person is qualified to carry out a five yearly thorough survey of cargo gear on a General Cargo vessel?
The master
A classification society surveyor
A deck officer designated by the master
A marine surveyor
Some fuel oil and lubricating oil separators have a facility to control the back pressure of the clean oil outlet. What is the purpose of this control function?
To help to maintain the oil/water interface at the correct position.
To control the amount of fuel passing through the separator.
To reduce the amount of sealing water required during operation.
To assist in discharging the bowl contents during the sludge cycle.
Which of the 3 alternatives given is correct for an AND-gate?
Figure 3.
None of the figures.
Figure 2.
Figure 1.
Why do many engine makers recommend to grind the valve spindle sealing surface with a half degree difference to the valve seat?
To avoid sticking between valve and seat during high load operation
To improve the sealing surface between valve and seat during operation of the engine (compensate for the bending of the valve disc caused by combustion pressure)
To minimize heat transfer between seat and housing.
To compensate for the heat expansion
How is the opening pressure ( setpoint ) adjusted in a fuel injector valve ?
By length of stroke.
By camshaft regulation.
By oil pressure.
By spring.
Where is the best position of the oil/water interface in these figures?
Position B.
None of the shown positions.
Position A.
Position C.
What will happen with the interface in the bowl, if the flow is too high?
Broken water seal.
The separation of the oil is good.
The separation of the oil is bad.
Will have no effect on interface.
On a ship installation it is preferable on vertical pumps to have shaft sealing at the pump upper only. For what reason?
Adjustment of the seal if possible.
Containment of liquid in the pump over long idle periods.
Observance of conditions (i.e. leakage) if mechanically sealed.
All of the mentioned alternatives.
What is the minimum oil level on the drawing?
C
A
Between level B and level C.
B
Which of the following statements is correct
The dispersing additives in lubricating oil, break up the contaminants in even smaller particles and keep them in suspension
A smaller sump volume will mean more dirt will be going into the lubricating oil
Additives in oil assist the separator to remove water
According to Stokes Law, particles does not affect separation
We have two kinds of turbocharging systems: constant pressure and impulse. The difference between these two can be found in:
The exhaust gas receiver
Scavenging air coolers
The scavenging valves of the engine.
The blades on the exhaust gas turbine
What is typical for a P(proportional)-controller
It will always be a deviation between the set-point and the process value
Very stable control
Very reliable control and easy installation
Simple maintenance
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