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Among working conditions listed below which one is required for every propulsion engine of lifeboats?
Propeller permanently driven by the engine
For a period of at least 72 hours
Self-starting and launch procedure simultaneous
Sufficient fuel to run at 6 knots for a period of at least 24 hours
How many pyrotechnic signals to be in each lifeboat marked SOLAS A PACK?
10 Rocket parachute flares/ 12 hand flares / 5 buoyant smoke signals.
4 Rocket parachute / 6 hand flares / 2 buoyant smoke.
6 Rocket parachute / 6 hand flares / 6 buoyant smoke.
8 Rocket parachute flares/ 2 hand flares / 6 buoyant smoke signals.
How many rocket parachute flares are carried in each lifeboat?
12
Nil
4
6
After smoking cigarettes they should be disposed of as follows:
Dropped into a waste bin.
Dropped over the lee side only so that it cannot blow back on board
Dropped over the side only if you are certain they are extinguished.
Disposed of in an ashtray and ensuring that it is extinguished.
Which of the following statements does not apply to fire doors in main vertical zone bulkheads and stairway enclosures in passenger ships?
If normally locked they do not have to be self closing.
They shall be of the self closing type.
They can have hold back hooks not subject to control station release providing the emergency plan details a person to close them.
They shall be capable of being closed from a control station unless they are normally closed.
On all UMS operated vessels and also on most other vessels the engine room is equipped with fire detectors. What requirements of testing and checking of the detectors are to be observed?
All the mentioned alternatives.
When testing detectors by suitable equipment (smoke and heat) check that the sensors self controlling system, e.g. a flashing control light etc. is functioning.
Check that the actual detector is giving appropriate signals to the central control unit and that all electric connections are in good order.
Check the detector with heat and/or smoke (in accordance with instructions in its manual)
In accommodation spaces, where must manually operated call points be located?
In messrooms, public lounges and other public rooms
In all crew and passenger cabins
In stairways and escape routes
At exits and in corridors
An optic detector is activated by:
The radiation of the heat given off by flames
The visible smoke that is a result of combustion
The flames that are a result of combustion
Invisible hot gases
*What type of fire integrity must be provided for an engine control room ?
C
A 60
B 15
A 0
*On a cargo ship, what is the requirement for the ventilation ducts more than 2 metres long ?
They must be fabricated of fire-resistant material
They must be fabricated of non-combustible material
They must have lining of non-combustible insulating material
They must be isolated from any combustible material
*Which of the following preventive actions are required by the International Maritime Dangerous Guide Code?
Actions relating to the classification of the dangerous goods
Actions realting to the segregation of the dangerous goods
All these actions are required
Actions relating to the packing of the dangerous goods
What type of fire-extinguishing medium release is allowed for fixed gas fire-extinguishing installations? (SOLAS II-2/5.1.8)
Automatic release system incorporating alarm system for manned compartments
Manual operated release system only
Automatic release system activated by fire detectors
Automatic release system activated by the ship-s fire alarm
*What is the approximate pressure of the CO2 stored in a cylinder at an ambient temperature of +20?C?
160 bar
1bar
60 bar
20 bar
Which element must be removed to extinguish a fire?
Chain reaction
Heat
Either of the mentioned elements
Oxygen
The following information must be given on the SART:
Date of replacement of the battries
The date of replacement of the hydrostatic release unit
The name of the operator
The MMSI number sent
A DSC-message of the “safety” category is received from another vessel on VHF channel 70. Conforming to the GMDSS rules, for the continuation of the safety traffic, you must change to VHF-channel:
Don't know
70
16
07
The terminal indicates to you that they are going to use a booster pump to assist the discharging operation. You start the discharge, and in a few minutes the pressure drops sharply. This could be a result of the :
ship's pump speeding up
booster pump being lined up in the wrong direction
booster pump failing to start
booster pump coming on the line and discharging properly
How often are "abandon ship" drills required to be held on cargo vessels according to SOLAS?
Once every 6 months.
Once every week.
Once every month.
Once every year.
One of the following arguments is not valid regarding discharge of oil/oily mix into sea:
The lower speed the higher ratio of oil/oily water can be discharged?
When discharging oil/oily water, the vessel-s position must be minimum 50 nm off any shores?
Rate of discharge regarding oily water is not to exceed 30 litters/nautical mile?
Tankers are restricted to have a monitor/control system and a slop tank?
A conventional tanker has most of its tanks slack during the discharging of oil cargo, it is not of any great consequence; however, if an OBO has most of its holds slack during discharging (or loading) of oil cargo this will:
Have not much effect on stability as these vessels are designed for such conditions?
Cause the vessel to develop a slow rolling motion?
Cause extreme strain to the hull on the listed side if a list develops?
Likely cause a sudden or violent list due to the very large free surface in the broad beamed holds?
What would be the correct definition of the term "Squat"?
Squat is the reduction of underkeel clearance due to increase of water flow under the keel and an increase in the water pressure
Squat is the reduction of underkeel clearance of a ship when it moves through shallow water due to a reduction in water pressure.
Squat is the loss of effectiveness of the rudder and propeller as a ship moves through shallow water due to the reduction of water pressure.
Squat is the reduction of underkeel clearance and the possible change of trim of a ship when it moves through shallow water due to a reduction in water pressure.
The rudder is hard over, full ahead in deep water. How much lift force remains when the engine is stopped?
About 20 %
About 50 %
About 5 %
About 80 %
SOLAS regulation requires that tankers of XXX ton dwt must be equipped with an emergency towing system?
20 000 dwt
10 000 dwt
30 000 dwt
50 000 dwt
Which IMO convention takes care of the human safety at sea ?
he SOLAS convention
the MARPOL convention
the STCW 78/95
there isn-t any conventions that take care of the human safety at sea
What is the general emergency alarm signal as specified in SOLAS ?
one long blast
one long blast followed by seven short blasts or more
three short blasts followed by three long blasts then three short ones
seven or more short blasts followed by one long blast
In a distress situation and immediately after the distress signal has been sounded, what is the next action to be taken by the Chief Officer on duty?
Send distress signals to call for help
Call the nearest coastal radio station
Use the intercom to inform crew and passengers of the reason for the alarm
Use the VHF-radio telephone to ask ships in the vicinity to stand by
What shall a rescue person use if he has to jump into the water in order to assist a survivor?
Survival suit
Lifeline
Survival suit and lifeline
Lifejacket
Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every lifeboat ?
one immersion suit for each person
sea-charts and navigating equipment
a VHF transceiver
one whistle or equivalent
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?
Every second week
Monthly
Weekly
This is only required when he joins the ship
*At least, how often shall life boats be launched with their assigned operating crew aboard and manoeuvred in the water?
Every week
Every three months
Every month
Every two weeks
*Which of the following detailed explanations should be mentioned in the Training Manual ?
The use of navigational equipment for survival crafts
The use of radio life-saving appliances
The use of escape routes and other escape methods
The use of surface to air visual signals to be used by survivors
What is an oxygen analyzer used for?
Measure oxygen contents in the atmosphere.
Check if there is explosive atmosphere in the oxygen.
Measure humidity in the oxygen.
Check if the oxygen is contaminated.
What do you understand by the term ‘Terminal Representative’?
A cargo facility terminal agent
A person appointed by a cargo terminal for matters related to crew welfare under the International Labour Convention
A person appointed by a cargo terminal for operations conducted by that terminal with regard to a ship
A bulk cargo terminal agent
In the type of fluorescent lamp system shown in the illustration, the role of the starter is to perform which of the following?
To switch on current through the lamp, and to disconnect the ballast once the lamp has started..
To charge the ballast to a high inductive current, and then divert this current through the lamp.
To create a high starting current.
To pass current through the lamp heaters, and then interrupt the inductive striking current.
How is the cargo tank pressure controlled when loading an LNG carrier?
By varying the amount of boil-off to the boiler.
By using a vapour return to shore system and controlling the loading rate.
By opening the tank vents to atmosphere.
By adjusting the relief valve settings to the required tank pressure.
Which of the following are designated as "Special Areas" in respect of the control of the discharge of Noxious Liquid Substances under MARPOL?
The Mediterranean Sea, Baltic Sea, Black Sea, Red Sea, "Gulfs" Area, Gulf of Aden, Oman Area of the Arabian Sea, Southern South African Waters, Antarctic and North-West European Waters.
Only the Antarctic.
The Wider Caribbean Region including the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea, Southern South African Waters and North-West European Waters.
The Baltic Sea, the Black Sea and Antarctic.
Under which regulations would steel banding remaining in a cargo hold have to be discharged?
Port state regulations applicable at the port of departure
Port state regulations applicable at the port of destination
MARPOL 73/78 (Annex IV – Regulations for the prevention of pollution by sewage from ships)
MARPOL 73/78 (Annex V - Regulations for the prevention of pollution by garbage from ships)
Modern conventional reefer vessels tend to be designed with large, unobstructed areas on the main deck. Select, from the options given, the main reason for this feature of the vessels' design.
To leave the maximum space for lifting on and off of palletised cargo when using a shore crane.
To leave space for the carriage of deck cargo.
To leave the maximum space available for the carriage of containers on deck.
To make the vessels easier to build..
"If drugs or suspected drugs are found onboard your ship, follow the five C’s. Confirm, Clear, Cordon, Control and:"
Check
Chuck
Change
Cheer
How are the membrane cargo containment systems that are frequently used on LNG carriers supported?
The membrane system is fully self supporting.
The membrane system is supported directly by the inner hull through support brackets.
The membrane system is supported by the inner hull through the insulation.
The membrane system is formed with corrugations which gives sufficient support.
On the figure there are four possible definitions of the term "STARBOARD BOW" given. Which one is the correct one?
Starboard bow is given by D on the figure
Starboard bow is given by C on the figure
Starboard bow is given by B on the figure
Starboard bow is given by A on the figure
Where are cargo hold water level detectors required to be fitted on bulk carriers?
At the port and starboard midship sections of each cargo hold
In cargo hold bilges
At the forward end of each cargo hold
At the after end of each cargo hold
Is there any requirements regarding crew’s language skills?
All crew working directly with passengers must be able to communicate on the language spoken by the majority of the passenger.
Yes, all crew must be able to communicate on the language spoken by the majority of the passengers, or demands set by the company.
All crew working directly with passengers must be able to communicate on the language spoken by the majority of the passenger and english.
All crew must be able to speak english
What are some of the precautions that must be taken on a bulk carrier, before double - bottom tanks can be ballasted with sea water?
After peak tank and fore peak tank filled first
Correct valves opened, air ventilators open and ballasting plan agreed.
Cargo spaces empty of cargo
All hatch covers secured for sea
At what relative pressure should the superheater safety valve be set to lift at to ensure that adequate steam flow is maintained through the superheater in the event of boiler overpressure?
The same as the lift pressure of the main steam drum safety valves.
Less than the lift pressure of the main steam drum safety valves.
Greater than the lift pressure of the main steam drum safety valves.
3% above normal boiler working pressure
If a refrigeration system contains air, how would you remove it from the system?
Pump the system down to the condenser, continue cooling water flow until the condenser is at the same temperature as the cooling water and vent off the air from the top of the condenser.
Stop the compressor and vent the air from the crankcase.
Pump the system down to the evaporator and keep the fan running until the evaporator is at ambient temperature and vent off the air from the top of the evaporator.
Stop the compressor and undo a pipe coupling at the highest point in the system to vent off the air.
A medium speed diesel engine, operating with a pulse turbocharging system, has been adjusted to have good power balance. What would the cylinder exhaust gas temperatures, relative to each other, be expected to be?
plus or minus 5 degrees Celsius.
All cylinder exhaust temperatures should be equal if the cylinder power balance is correct.
plus or minus 70 degrees Celsius.
plus or minus 30 degrees Celsius.
Modern slow speed, two stroke diesel engines often have locating pins or pegs to keep the piston rings in a fixed position. Why is this arrangement used?
It ensures the rings cannot be mixed up and that they are fitted in the correct order on the piston.
It avoids the risk of the ends of the piston rings being forced out by the gas pressure and catching on the scavenge ports.
The piston ring gaps can be kept in line to control the gas pressure on each of the rings.
The piston rings are more difficult to lubricate because of the slow operating speeds and will wear more quickly if they are allowed to rotate.
How many groups of cargo tanks do we have on gas carriers?
IMO divides cargo tanks on gas carriers into 2 groups: Integral tanks and independent tanks.
IMO divides cargo tanks on gas carriers into 2 groups: Spherical tanks and Cylinder tanks.
IMO divides cargo tanks on gas carriers into 4 groups: Spherical tanks, Cylinder tanks, Prismatic tanks and membrane tanks.
IMO divides cargo tanks on gas carriers into 4 groups: Integral tanks, Membrane tanks, Semi-membrane tanks and independent tanks
How can water hammer be avoided when operating the valves and pumps in a cooling water system?
Operate valves quickly
Start the pump with open valves
Operate valves slowly
Start pump with closed valves
Indicate the correct name for the part marked on the sketch:
Rocker
Main bearing
Push rod
Connecting rod
What should be done if a twistlock is found cracked at the base?
Use it to lock under-deck container stows
Have it repaired on board
Use it in the lowest tier on deck
Remove it from service
What does not apply to the carriage of timer deck cargoes?
The International Tonnage Convention
The Code of Safe Practice for Stowage and Securing of Cargoes
The International Convention on Loadlines
SOLAS 74/78
The diode shown performs which function?
Reference the transistor to +15V.
Provide an overload route for transistor current.
Allow Op Amp to top up +15V rail.
Return inductive current to supply at switch off.
Which electronic component is this graphical symbol illustrating:
Resistance, 3300 ohms
Capacitor, 3.3 F
Electric heater, 3.3 kilowatts
Inductive reactor, 3.3 kH
One of the two water level gauge glasses on the high pressure boiler steam drum has started leaking quite heavily. What action, from the options given, should the boiler watch rating take?
Inform the Officer of the watch immediately so that arrangements can be made to replace the leaking glass.
Try and stop the leak by tightening up the clamping bolts as much as possible.
Place a bucket underneath the leak to catch the water to prevent the area becoming slippery.
Shut the steam and water connections to the gauge glass to minimise the loss of water and just use the other glass to check the water level.
Did he study the contract in every detail before he signed it?
Of course he did, because he had to make sure that he could return home again.
No, he merely tried to be put ashore for medical treatment.
No, despite the fact that he promised to carry out several duties.
Yes, he wanted to see that everything was according to agreed terms.
What determines the size of the "sump" in a chemical tanker's cargo tank?
It must be below 1/3000th of the total volume of the tank.
The foot of the pump must fit inside it with a minimum of 20 cm clearance all round from the pump casing.
When combined with the estimated residues on the bulkheads and in the associated pipelines, the quantity of residues remaining in the sump must be below the maximum quantity remaining after discharge as permitted by law.
The flow of residues into the sump must be greater than or equal to the pumping capacity of the pump when operated at stripping speed (calculated as 12% of nominal speed against 3 bar head pressure), with not more than 1.5 degrees adverse list or 0.1 degree trim.
Which of the following is the correct English spelling?
Ingreedients.
Ingrediants.
Ingriedients.
Ingredients.
Which of these statements is correct?
Under the Hague and Hague-Visby rules a shipowner must exercise due diligence to make the vessel seaworthy
Under the Hague rules there is an obligation to make the vessel seaworthy
A vessel may be seaworthy even though she may not be cargo worthy
On liner routes cargoes must always be lashed in a standard manner irrespective of season
Which of the following terms describes the cooking technique where food, such as a portion of fish, is placed in a shallow dish and partially covered by a liquid and then brought to and maintained at a temperature just below the boiling point?
Poaching
Blanching
Saute
Boiling
Passenger ship engaged in international voyages shall carry through a muster for all passengers. At what latest time after embarkation shall the muster take place?
Before departure
No time limit
4 hours after the passengers embarked
Within 24 hours after the passengers embarked
In the diagram below we want to verify the resistance of the PT100 sensor fitted with compensation. What is the correct calculation?
R(Pt100) = R1 + R2
R(Pt100) = R1 - R2
R(Pt100) = R1 : R2
R(Pt100) = R1 x R2
What is the purpose of girders in the tank?
They support the stiffeners
They transfer all the sea forces acting on the plating
They transfer all the cargo forces acting on the plating
They support the stiffeners and also take up some of the sea forces
Compressors for handling vapour from liquefied gas cargoes are fitted as part of the cargo handling plant on liquefied gas carriers. How is liquid prevented from entering the compressor suction?
By checking the temperature in the vapour line between the cargo tank and compressor.
A liquid separator is fitted in the vapour line between the cargo tank and the compressor.
A liquid condenser is fitted in the vapour line between the cargo tank and the compressor.
By checking the pressure in the vapour line between the cargo tank and compressor.
What type of lubricating oil is generally used for for cylinder lubrication on a large, 2-stroke diesel, main propulsion engine operating on heavy fuel oil?
Mineral based oil with high alkalinity and other additives.
The same oil as the main lubricating oil system
Straight mineral oil.
Synthetic oil.
When considering how to deal with cargo residues during hatch cleaning at sea on a Bulk Carrier, what is the most careful consideration?
There are no restrictions on discharge of cargo residues to sea
Follow actions of previous crews
Consult MARPOL handbook and the vessels Safety Management System (SMS) for guidance
Check procedures and Arrangements manual
A new joint is required for a sea water pipe flange and there are no ready made spares. What is the best method for making a new joint from a sheet of rubber insertion?
Use the old joint as a template to mark out the new joint on the sheet of rubber insertion and cut out the joint with scissors.
Cut a piece of rubber insertion with a hole in the middle roughly to size and fit it between the flanges. Hammer the bolts through to get the bolt holes in the correct position.
Measure the flange diameter, PCD and bore using a ruler and callipers and then use jointing scissors and hole punches to form the new joint.
Cut a piece of rubber insertion from the sheet and use a hammer to knock out the holes for the bolts and the bore against the flange.
What is the minimum information to be given on a dangerous goods declaration on a General Cargo Vessel?
IMO Class, weight, cargo brand name, stowage requirement
Gross and net weight, volume of cargo, proper shipping name
IMO Class, UN Number, Gross weight, number of units of cargo, Proper Shipping Name
UN Number, Volume of units, stowage requirements, weight, centre of gravity
According to "Summary of minimum requirements" in the IGC Code, what is the requirement for vapour detection for methane (LNG) cargoes?
Toxic vapour detection.
Flammable and toxic detection.
Flammable vapour detection.
Oxygen analyser.
What will happen to sodium under normal atmospheric conditions in the presence of water?
It will undergo a chemical reaction
It will explode
It will decompose
It will self-ignite
What do you understand by the term ‘Separated From’, with regard to the stowage of dangerous goods on deck?
Separation by a distance of at least 3m vertically
Separation by a distance of at least 3m horizontally
Separation by a distance of at least 6m horizontally
Separated from the accommodation by at least one cargo space
Records relating to breaches of security and changes in security level must be secured against unauthorized access and available for review by contracting governments.
TRUE
FALSE
.
What would be a typical value for the set point for shut down of a large 2-stroke diesel engine due to thrust bearing high temperature?
125° C
85° C
65° C
105° C
Where will you normally find the ship's documents including Crew Passports and CDC on board a vessel?
On the bridge
Ship's Office
Telly clerk room
Master's cabin
What is the purpose of introducing inert gas into cargo tanks?
To create a non-explosive atmosphere in the tank.
To reduce the static electricity potential in the tank.
To prevent evaporation of cargo.
To make the tank safe for entry.
What is the correct definition of: -fair lead?
Where the mooring lines lead.
A remedy leading to fairway.
A lead to test the bottom.
A remedy to close the holds.
Which of the answers best summarises the information which should be provided for the bridge Officers of the Watch within an effective Voyage plan.
All of the suggested answers
Expected prevailing wind and weather
Contingency arrangements in case of problems
Courses to steer; distance off dangers; parallel index lines; expected currents; prevailing winds; distance between alteration points.
Which of the following is false when a casualty is bleeding?
Encourage patient to lie quite and re-assure
Treat for the shock
Control bleeding
Cover the wound with a cloth
A galley hot plate uses a Nichrome / Magnesium Oxide heating element and is to be tested before being put into service for the first time. An insulation resistance test yields a reading of 0.3 M Ohm. Which action should be taken?
Wash the element in a degreasing agent. Then retest and if ok put it into service.
Put the element into service.
Discard the element.
Apply reduced voltage to the element for a few minutes. Then retest and if ok put into service.
In a US port and according to the Code of Federal Regulations, a 'Declaration of Inspection' must be completed before the transfer of an oil cargo can take place. Who is responsible for preparing this Declaration?
The ship's officer in charge of the oil transfer operation.
The Terminal Representative (Loading Master).
The US Coast Guard Captain of the port (COTP) or his designated representative.
The ship's pumpman.
What are the main elements in a damage control plan?
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
Arrangements for correction of list due to flooding within 15 minutes
A damage control plan is the same as an emergency plan
When acting as helmsman would you expect the reading of the gyro compass to be the same as the magnetic compass?
They would always be the same
They would always be within 1 or 2 degrees of each other
They would never be the same
Very seldom would they be the same
When should bagged fishmeal not be rejected for loading?
When temperatures of the bags are around 25 degrees centigrade
When temperatures of the bags are 5 degrees above the ambient temperature
When bags are damaged
When bags are wet
The powersupply to the harddisk of a personal computer consists normally of two voltages. Which?
12 V and 48 V
5 V and 12 V
1.5 V and 5 V
12 V and 24 V
Which method is best for determining earth failure on a 24 VDC power supply?
A megger-tester
A lamp, (0-50 mA) and a mA-meter in series.
A digital V-meter.
An mA-meter
How will continuous low load operation influence the service interval of the cylinder covers on a 4-stroke engine?
No influence at all.
Increase the service time due to carbonising of cylinder head, piston and turbocharger.
Improve the service interval since the engine is "saved" from high loads.
Reduce the service interval.
The cargo hold air-circulating system normally permits 2 speeds ( 45 and 90) air-changes on the cargo hold air fans. Which air-speed will You use when You carry banana cargo?
The air should not be changed.
Not important.
90 air-changes.
45 air-changes.
The exhaust temperature in a 4 stroke diesel engine is:
decreasing if we lower the temperature of the fuel oil.
falling when a exhaust valve (outlet) is leaking.
increasing with poorer cooling of the air in the air cooler.
normally lower than in a 2 stroke engine with equal load.
What is the safe time for operating the crankcase door when oil mist alarm is activated and the engine has been stopped?
After 10 minutes
After 5 minutes
After 1 minute
After 20 minutes
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