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How should the painter of a liferaft which is fitted with a hydrostatic release, be secured to the ship?

Secured via a weak link to a secure part of a ship

Secured to the part of the hydrostatic release that is designed to break free

It should not be secured in any way

Directly to a secured point on the ship

The self contained air support system on a totally enclosed lifeboat is designed to provide safe and breathable air with the engine running for a minimum of how many minutes?

20 minutes

10 minutes

5 minutes

30 minutes

In case of fire in the switch board, what kind of extinguisant to be preferred?

Water spray

Powder

CO2

Water

Which of the following is a combustion reaction?

All the answers are good

Open fire

Smouldering fire

Explosion

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

*Which of the following statements applies to fire doors in main vertical zone bulkheads and stairway enclosures in passenger ships?

They shall be of the self closing type

They shall be capable of closing with an angle of up to 3, 5° opposing closure

They shall be capable of being closed from a control station

All the mentioned alternatives

*Which of the following spaces is a "special category space"?

A space the gross calorific value of which may exceed 45 megajoules per square meter of the deck area

A space containing a centralised fire control equipment

A space specially designed and used for the storage of class 1.1.dangerous goods

A garage tweendeck on a passenger ferry

Which of the following is a precautionary measure to prevent fire:

All the answers are good

Storing rags impregnated with oil in closed containers

Emptying dust bins

Cleaning dirty surface

*What is the inherent danger in using halon to extinguish an extensive fire?

Depletion of oxygen in the air?

Development of explosive gases?

Depletion of the ozone layer?

Development of toxic gases?

A pan on the galley stove containing oil catches fire, which of the following should NOT be used on this type of fire?

Cover pan with fire blanket and switch of heat source.

Cover pan with lid and switch of heat source.

Use water extinguisher to put out the fire.

Raise the alarm, close galley door and wait for the fire teams to arrive.

Which of the following items SHALL be included in a fire drill?

checking the operation of fixed fire-extinguishing equipment

reporting to stations and preparing for the duties described in the muster list

operating one of the fixed fire-extinguishing equipment

checking capability of persons to prevent panic

A Category "B" Chemical Cargo which has a melting point of more than 15° C. can be carried:

In tanks where the heating coils have been removed and supply and return steam pipes blanked off?

In tanks not adjacent to the ship-s shell plating having heating coils?

In tanks adjacent to the ship-s shell plating having heating coils?

In any tank onboard the vessel?

Which one of the listed tasks do not necessarily have to be included in onboard training and instruction of crew members? (SOLAS III/18.4 - 18.5)

Onboard training and instruction shall be given in addition to regular abandon ship drills

Onboard training shall be recorded in the ship's log book

Training in use of lifesaving appliances shall be given as soon as possible, but not later than two weeks after joining the ship

instructions may cover different parts of the lifesaving system, but all lifesaving appliances shall be covered within two months after joining the ship

Which of the named ships are not subject to SOLAS regulations?

Cargo ships of less than 500 tons gross

Service vessels

Fish carriers/fish factories

Rescue vessels

To what purpose is safety meetings held prior to surveys?

To account for all personnel involved and divide individuals into groups. Ref. IMO Chapter 12.

To check out if the rules of ISGOTT Chapter 10 is followed.

No particular reasons for holding a safety meeting.

To meet all participants and distribute equipment.

If a person is in a state of shock, what of the following is the correct thing of you to do?

Apply hot-water bottles to keep the pasient warm.

Move the casualty as much as possible.

Treat and reassure the casualty and stay with the person at all times.

Be kind to the casualty and give anything to eat or drink at first opportunity.

Most minor oilspills are caused by:

Human error

Unforeseeable circumstances

Major casualties

Equipment failure

You are in a position as illustrated. What is the instantaneous oil discharge limit according to MARPOL ?

15 L/nm

120 L/nm

30 L/nm

60 L/nm

Which of the following requirements regarding on board stability data corresponds to present regulations? (NSCL 4/12.1)

Drawings and caculations documenting the stability of the ship, both in intact and all possible damage condition.

A calculation example showing the use of "KG" limitation curves.

A calculation example showing use of "GM" limitation curves.

Stability data produced by stability calculation instruments.

What is correct UTC in this example? Approx. Pos: N49°51' W35°23', zone +2, Local Time 0900.

23 00

19 00

07 00

11 00

Give the meaning of the following symbol

Wheeled fire extinguisher

Emergency generator

Fire pump

Portable fire extinguisher

Give the meaning of the following symbol

Emergency bilge pump

Fire pump

Bilge pump

Emergency fire pump

Give the meaning of the following symbol:

muster station for lifeboat

lifeboat

muster station for rescue boat

rescue boat

*How many lifebuoys can you expect to find on board a cargo ship of 190 metres in length (including those of the quick-release system) ?

at least 8 distributed on both sides of the ship

at least 12 distributed on both sides of the ship

at least 14 distributed on both sides of the ship

at least 10 distributed on both sides of the ship

Give the meaning of the following symbol:

child-s lifejacket

muster station for unaccompanied minors (UM)

lifejacket

immersion suit

A person wearing an immersion suit which has its own buoyancy is able to turn from a face-down to a face-up position in not more than:

30 sec

1sec

10 sec

5 sec

Which of the following features is required for an anti-exposure suit ?

is fitted with a light and a whistle

is marked with the name of the vessel to which the appliance belongs

can be continously worn without impeding every duties to be performed by the wearer when in normal watch on the bridge

is made of such a material that it cannot be torn

Which among the following list is particularly required for a totally enclosed lifeboat ?

handrails for persons moving about the exterior of the lifeboat

windows on both sides can be closed watertight and opened for ventilationc

self-bailing arrangements

handrails inside for persons moving to their seats

Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every lifeboat ?

a first-aid outfit in a waterproof case

one immersion suit for each person

sea-charts and navigating equipment

a VHF transceiver

You are starting to get low on water in the lifeboat. What should you do?

Drink urine

Mix sea water with 50% fresh water

Use sea water

Collect rain water

Which one of the given requirements regarding manning and supervision of survival craft corresponds to the SOLAS regulation?

Every motorized survival craft shall have a certificated engineer assigned.

Every lifeboat required to carry radio telegraph installation shall have a deck officer capable of operating the equipment assigned.

A deck officer or certificated person shall be placed in charge of each survival craft to be used.

There shall be at least 5 trained persons on board, mustering and assisting untrained persons.

*How much food per person is supplied on a liferaft marked SOLAS B PACK?

Not less than 10000 kJ

Not less than 5000 kJ

None

Not less than 20000 kJ

In the case when the temperature of the ambient air is equal to 10°C and the wind is blowing at a speed of 10m/sec the shipwrecked person must consider that the effect of air on his body is equivalent to that of an air whose temperature would be approximately:

+10°C

+20°C

0°C

-10°C

*Which of following items shall be included in an abandon ship drill?

a mock search and rescue of passengers trapped in their staterooms

Checking passenger's immersion suits

Checking the lifeboat provisions and supplies

Checking the distress signal rockets and other distress signals

What should be logged when fumigating a bulk cargo?

The amount of fumigant used in each cargo hold

The time of fumigation treatment given in each cargo hold

The name of the fumigator and fumigation company

All

Passenger ships have a normal requirement of 1 lifejacket per person + 10% for children. In addition to this, how many lifejackets have to be stowed in conspicuous places on deck or at the muster stations?

10% extra

25% extra

5% extra

50% extra

Many LPG carriers are designed to carry the cargo in a fully refrigerated condition. What is the normal maximum cargo tank pressure on a fully refrigerated LPG carrier?

10 bar gauge pressure.

18 bar gauge pressure.

0.7 bar gauge pressure.

7 bar gauge pressure.

In a series installation of a purifier and a clarifier, what is the purpose of the clarifier

As a safety net, for improved cleaning of the fuel oil

You will probably have less alarms

In case the gravity disc is too small

To get round the problem of fluctuating temperature

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..

What should a cadet be aware of when using a needle gun?

A Cadet should be aware of the dangers associated with using a needle gun

A Cadet should be aware that the valve of a needle gun is not to be opened before starting to descale rust

A Cadet should be aware of the thickness of the needle gun valve

A Cadet should be aware that there could be a leak in the cowline of a needle gun

The bones in the human body are connected to each other by:

Different type of joints

Muscles

Fibrous tissues

Tendons

A heavy metal concentrate bulk cargo has a moisture content of 16 and a transportable moisture limit of 18, what should the Master do?

Request additional moisture tests to be done

Seek advice from charterers and owners

Refuse to load the cargo as the moisture content is outside acceptable limits

Load the cargo as the moisture content is within acceptable limits

What arrangement may be installed in passenger ships to reduce unsymmetrical flooding in damaged condition?

Self acting ballast trimming arrangement

Separate trim tanks

Ballast trimming system

Cross flooding arrangement

On a Container vessel, what do you call the corners of a container which house the twistlocks?

Corner fittings

Twistlock housing

Twistlock corners

Corner castings

How could you calculate the Stowage Factor of a cargo commodity after loading in a General Cargo vessel?

By dividing the volume of the space used by the tonnage of the commodity loaded

By dividing the gross tonnage of the space by the area of the commodity

By dividing the area of the space by the tonnage of the commodity

By dividing the gross tonnage of the space by the volume of the commodity

Great care must be taken when manually parralling two or more alternators. At which point would you engage the main circuit breaker of the incoming alternator when paralleling two alternators?

With the pointer of the synchroscope stopped at 0 (12 O'clock) or both synchronising lights bright

With the pointer of the synchronizer stopped at any position and both synchronizing lamps bright (on)

With the pointer of the synchronoscope rotating fast and both synchronizing lamps flashing on and off

With the pointer of the synchronoscope moving slowly clockwise and almost at 0° (12 O'clock) or both synchronizing lamps dark (off)

What do we mean with LEL when measure the atmosphere?

LEL is low level alarm

LEL is limit for level alarm

LEL is lowest temperature for ignitionLEL is limit for level alarm

LEL is lower explosive limit

What would be the most probable cause of light, smoky exhaust from a diesel engine?

The engine is overloaded.

Air in the fuel oil system.

Fouling of the charge air cooler.

Water carry over from charge air cooler to engine cylinders.

A record is to be made of the functions of an operational refrigerated container. Select, from the options given, the most likely method that would be used to make such a record.

The record would be made on a 'Partlow Chart'.

The record would be made on a paper printout.

The record would be made from manual checks made throughout the time onboard.

The record would be made on an electronic data logger.

What is important to wear for all officers and crew when working on the ro-ro deck during loading and discharging?

If the car decks are empty, it will be easier for the crew to locate all passengers in case of an emergency

In case of an emergency situation it can be difficult for passengers to escape. Vehicles, lorries, trailers and other cargo are maybe lashed and it is a substantial chance for passengers to get injured. Vehicles and other cargo might also shift when the ship is rolling.

To prevent burglary and damage to cars

Vehicles and other cargo can shift when the ship is rolling. Persons may be trapped between vehicles or cargo.

How is the painter released from the lifeboat, once the boat is waterborne and ready to leave?

Cut it with the axe provided

Remove the toggle which will release the painter

The painter will automatically part by the weak link when the boat goes astern to clear the ship

Cut it with the knife contained in the equipment locker

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.

What is the normally accepted maximum allowable filling limit for the cargo tanks on an LNG carrier?

100%.

90%.

95%.

98%.

There is a permanently mounted mixer in the galley. It breaks down. What should the galley staff do about it?

The Cook should immediately place an order for a replacement unit to be delivered at the next port.

The catering staff should say nothing and hope that one of them can fix it before anyone notices.

They should report the defect through the proper system on board, isolate the power supply and place a notice on the mixer stating that it should not be used.

The catering staff are fully responsible at all times for galley equipment, so should fix it themselves and get it working at the earliest opportunity.

What is extracted rape seed meal, soya bean meal, cotton seed meal and sunflower seed meal?

Fishmeal

Seed cake

Kernel Expeller

Grain

During a visual inspection of a cargo of bananas a crewman notices that the fruit in one of the cartons is yellow. Select, from the options given, the best action to take in these circumstances.

Put the carton with any other similar cartons together in the cargo space.

Remove the carton from the cargo space if possible.

Move the carton to the battery room/cooler room.

It is not necessary to take any action as this is only one carton in amongst thousands of others so it won't make any difference.

Why is an inertgas system required when COW is undertaken?

Safety purpose?

Improved outturn of cargo?

Less bildup of sediment in tanks?

Higher pumping flowrate?

A conventional reefer vessel is loading cargo of palletised fruit under controlled atmosphere (CA). Which of the given options is it essential that the deck officer confirms at completion of loading and before applying CA to the cargo?

All of the cargo hatches are sealed properly.

All of the cargo hatches are closed properly.

All personnel are out of the cargo holds.

That there is a tight stow in the cargo hatches.

Which of these are indicators that an individual may be a drug smuggler?

The individual wears bulky or out of season clothing.

The individual is disinterested in the ship’s cargo.

The individual spends his or her free time hanging out with others.

The individual makes small local purchases.

A General Cargo Vessel is loading and rain starts to fall; what action should be taken by the OOW ?

Cargo operations would only be stopped if cargo bagged grain

Rain should not affect cargo operations

In all cases of rain cargo operations should stop unless Master authorises operations to continue

Only Port Authorities can make decision to stop cargo operations

What is characteristic of Cotton Seed Cake?

It is susceptible to tainting if stowed near odorous goods

It is unaffected by moisture

It does not require ventilation

Dunnage is not required for cargo stowage purposes

How many hours before departure should the ship's steering gear be checked and tested?

Within 96 hours

Within 48 hours

Within 12 hours

Within 1 hour

When calibrating an pressure transducer we have to adjust both SPAN and ZERO. Please indicate in which order these adjustments should be done.

The order of adjustment is of no importance.

First Span adjustment and then Zero adjustment. After that Span setting should be checked gain.

First Span adjustment and then Zero adjustment. After that Span setting should be checked again.

First Zero adjustment and the Span adjustment. Then Zero should be rechecked.

A general cargo vessel is loading to summer loadline marks; where should be the final level of water ?

The top of the winter mark

The mid point between the summer and the tropical mark

The bottom of the summer loadline mark

The top of the summer loadline mark

What is meant by the term 'feel over sequence' as applied to diesel engine operation following replacement of a crankshaft bearing?

Using the hand to feel for any loose fastenings or sharp edges before starting the engine.

Stop the engine after 2 hours running to check the bearing temperature by running the hand over it.

Stopping the engine to check the bearing temperature after a short period of operation and repeating this procedure at increasing running intervals.

Running the engine at low load and gradually increasing the load over a period of 12 hours.

Why are pure RoRo car carriers considered as being high risk design vessels where their stability is concerned.

Because they have few internal bulkheads

Because of the relatively small clearance between waterline and stern ramp sill when fully loaded

Because they can easily capsize if there is ingress of water or ballast operations are not handled correctly

What hazards are associated with the carriage of a bulk carriage of coal slurry?

This cargo is a low fire risk under normal conditions

This cargo may be liable to sweat and create excessive moisture

This cargo is liable to self heat and spontaneous combustion

This cargo may have a dangerous angle of repose

When would you not expect large roll amplitudes on a Panamax container ship?

When the ship is experiencing near head seas.

When the ship is experiencing seas 45? on the bow.

When the ship is running before the seas

When the ship is experiencing beam seas

Dunnage is extensively used when general cargo is being loaded; select from the options three main reasons for its use ?

To spread loads, to assist in ventilation and to heighten the centre of gravity of the cargo

To heighten position of stow, to allow ventilation and to provide securing points

To prevent water from entering the cargo hold, to lower Kg of cargo and to assist stevedores

To spread loads, to assist in securing and to allow good ventilation

Which of the following pump types could be damaged if the discharge valve is closed before the motor is stopped?

Turbine pump

Gear pump

Propeller pump

Centrifugal pump

In describing oil cargoes, what is "sour crude"?

A crude oil from West Africa

A petroleum product which reacts with water during tank-washing, leading to a distinctive odour about the tank deck

A crude oil cargo which has left substantial residues in the bottom of the tank after discharge

A term used to describe crude oil or products containing appreciable amounts of hydrogen sulphide and / or mercaptans

Some perishable cargoes which are normally carried refrigerated can also be carried non-refrigerated even on a long sea passage. This requires that the commodity is suitably packed and correctly ventilated during transport. Select the option which correctly completes the following statement. "The type of cargo most suited for a sea passage under ventilation only would be…

…pineapples."

…grapes."

…strawberries."

…onions."

What is the main purpose of a heat exchanger in a cooling water system?

To reduce water turbulence

To maintain a steady pressure in the system

To reduce engine room temperature

To transfer heat from one fluid to another

What is the approximate normal daily cargo "boil off" rate for an LNG carrier of 125000 cubic metre cargo capacity?

From 0,75 % to 0,80 % per day of total cargo.

From 0,30 % to 0,35 % per day of total cargo.

From 0,15 % to 0,20 % per day of total cargo.

From 0,01 % to 0,05 % per day of total cargo.

According to guidance provided by the OCIMF, what is the requirement for bolting/securing blind flanges on the manifolds during cargo operations on an oil tanker?

A bolt to be in every alternate bolt hole, tightened evenly

A minimum of 4 bolts, spaced evenly around the flange

Bolts or clamps to be fitted such that the flange is adequately sealed

A bolt to be in every bolt hole, tightened evenly

How should drums be stowed on a General Cargo vessel, in compliance with the IMDG Code?

Shrink-wrapped on pallets

Palletised in pyramid formation not more than four tiers high

Upright

On their sides

Which is the most important factor in the safety awareness of the ships crew?

The safety awareness of the senior officers

The level of emergency-preparedness

The quality of emergency drills

The shipboard training provided

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

Proper and accurate inventory of stores should be maintained inorder to:

Order the required stores

Report to the office

Control the ship's budget

Show to the port authorities

Which one of the following liquefied gas cargoes is considered as presenting a toxic hazard according to the IMO Gas Codes?

Butane.

Ethylene.

Propane.

Ammonia.

On a General Cargo Vessel, what must be ensured when using ship's cargo gear in hot climates?

That the cargo gear register in up to date

That stevedores handle cargo gear in the proper manner

That all cargo gear is appropriately marked

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

A new joint is needed for a steam condensate drain line. What is the most suitable jointing material to use?

Cork jointing

Cotton reinforced rubber insertion.

Plain fibre jointing

Wire reinforced fibre jointing.

Debriefing of an emergency drill:

focuses attention on the debriefer's feedback

expands the experience of all personnel

encourages crewmembers to focus on their duties

is most effective when held at a safety meeting

Compressed air for instrument and control purposes needs to be of high quality. In order to condition the air filter modules are usually fitted to remove the contaminants. If there is evidence of oil carry over to the final elements in the instrumentation air system what is the most likely cause?

The coalescer module is saturated and requires renewal.

The drier section of the module needs to be regenerated.

The air compressor piston rings need to be renewed.

The particle removal module is choked.

What is the purpose of automatic trip system onboard, and how does it function?

Automatic trip is to avoid over pressuring of cargo tanks, the trip function is often initialised by a float switch.

Automatic trip is to avoid tanks and pressurised vessels becoming overloaded, the trip function is often initialised by a float switch.

Automatic trip is to avoid tanks being cooled too much, the trip function is often initialised by a float switch or a temperature switch.

Automatic trip is to avoid tanks becoming overloaded; the trip function is often initialised by a float switch.

From the options given, select the one which best completes the following statement. "A seaman who is required to work in a hatch containing perishable goods should wear gloves that are…

…canvas."

…leather palmed."

…clean."

…insulated."

What is the best method for ensuring that the cylinder powers of a high speed diesel engine, fitted with a monoblock multi-cylinder fuel pump, are correctly balanced?

Measure the maximum pressure of each cylinder to check that they are equal.

Take a set of indicator cards using a mechanical indicator and calculate the cylinder powers.

Check the exhaust temperatures on each cylinder to see if they are equal.

Have the fuel pump phased and calibrated in a test workshop.

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

Which statement is true?

To minimize the scale formation, the Sea Water outlet temperature should never exeed 50 C

To minimize the scale formation, the Sea Water outlet temperature should never exeed 80 C

The conventional cooling system requires less maintenance than other cooling system

Jacket and scavening air cooling are done by circulating Fresh Water in a closed circuit

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