The test consists of random questions on a selected topic.
According to European standards (E.N.) fire can be classified…
*The correct order of actions to be taken in a fire emergency, should be…
Evaluation of the situation, confinement of fire, rescue and life-saving, extinction
Evaluation of the situation, rescue and life-saving, confinement of fire, extinction, then feed back on the emergency
Extinction, confinement of fire, feed back on the emergency, rescue and life-saving, then evaluation of the situation
Extinction, evaluation of the situation, confinement of fire, rescue and life-saving
Regular ‘updating’ of a ships’ position in an Inmarsat-C installation is necessary
To enter the correct data to the disk antenna
To keep to the correct Inmarsat-region
To have the correct position in case of accidents
To inform the satellite of ships position
The “clarifier” has only effect during:
When carring a cargo in a tank which not requires any heating, what should be done with the heating coils prior loading ?
The should be blown completely dry by the use of air or nitrogen.
The coils should be blanked.
The should be blown completely dry by the use of air or nitrogen and then blanked.
The coils should be filled with water and blanked.
When cleaning cargo tanks with portable machines, how is the machine grounded?
The water jets impinging on the vessel-s structure form a pathway to ground.
Bonding wires are secured from the machine to a convenient location on deck.
The water supply hoses contain internal wires that act as conductors
The machines must maintain physical contact with the deck at the Butterworth opening.
While navigating using a paper chart marked WGS84 the OOW plots the ships position by four different methods and they all give slightly different positions. Which of the following would be considered the most accurate.
Radar ranges from two radar destinctive headlands
Bearing and distance from a navigation buoy close to the vessel
Gyro compass bearings from two lighthouses
On board passenger ships an abandon ship drill must be performed:
When fighting fire, why shall you never pour water into hot fat?
The water will explode into steam causing hot fat to be thrown far away thus possibly causing severe burns or fire.
The water will turn into steam and cause the fat to explode.
The fat will not be edible any more.
The fat will stiffen immediately and need reheating.
What is the most likely reason for vibration and noise at the suction side of a centrifugal pump when it is running?
Pump suction valve fully open.
Water hammer in the pump casing.
Fluid friction in the suction line.
Collapsing vapour bubbles due to cavitation.
On a General Cargo vessel, to what Proof Load would a 16T SWL derrick be tested?
The boiler water tests show a high and increasing level of chlorides in the boiler water. What is the most likely cause of this problem?
Sea water leakage from the condenser.
Insufficient dosage of treatment chemicals.
Excess dosage of treatment chemicals.
Sea water leaking back through blowdown valves.
If a vessel is rolling heavily in a seaway and has negative GM and a small Angle of Loll, describe how the vessel will roll.
Roll unevenly flopping over between the Angle of Loll on each side.
Roll evenly either side of the upright position.
Roll evenly each side of the Angle of Loll.
Roll between the Angle of Loll on each side.
Why is it necessary to have routine testing of the cooling water?
To detect the presence of contaminants in the water that may be injurious to the cooling system.
To ensure that the proper residuals of treatment chemicals, as specified, are maintained all time.
To trace leakage in the cooling water system.
The IMO Gas Codes require that all liquefied gas carrier cargo tanks are fitted with pressure relief valves. Pilot operated relief valves are frequently used, particularly with refrigerated cargoes. What is the main advantage of using pilot operated relief valves rather than simple spring loaded types for refrigerated liquefied gas cargoes tanks?
The set pressure can be adjusted to above MARVS if problems occur with the reliquefaction plant.
When pilot operated valves are used only one valve per cargo tank is required irrespective of tank size.
They ensure accurate operation at the very low cargo carriage pressures.
They ensure accurate operation at the very low cargo carriage temperatures.
Why are Chromate Based Cooling Water Treatments not allowed when the system is connected to a fresh water generator?
It increases the chloride level.
It could poison the fresh water if leakage occurs.
Chromate Based Cooling Water Treatments are not allowed in any cooling water system.
It reacts with metals used in the fresh water generator.
The speed of ship's generator is regulated by the governor. A 10% reduction in generator speed occurs due to a faulty governor. The likely consequence for all motors powered from this generator is to:
Increase motor speed by about 10%
Reduce motor volt drop by about 10%
Increase motor power by about 10%
Reduce motor speed by about 10%
What would be a typical oil feed temperature for purifying heavy fuel oil in a centrifuge in order to ensure good separation?
Which of the following cargo types could normally be stowed next to drums of cement on a General Cargo Vessel?
Why did the Second Engineer wish to make an monthly allotment?
The Second Engineer wished to make an allotment because he was unmarried
The Second Engineer wished to make an allotment because he was tired and wanted to rest in his cabin
The Second Engineer wished to make an allotment because he was married
The Second Engineer wished to make an allotment because he wanted to become acquainted with the other officer
On a Container vessel, with regard to fire precautions, what must be ensured prior to securing hatch pontoons?
That the duty officer's permission has been obtained to secure the pontoons
That the cargo hold fire fighting system has been checked
That under-deck cargo operations have been completed
That all cargo clusters have been removed from the hold
Your vessel is equipped with fixed rotating tank-cleaning machines in every tank. You have just finished cleaning, in preparation for loading a cargo which is water-sensitive. What should you do with the machines?
It is not necessary to do anything. The amount of moisture remaining in a tank-cleaning machine could not affect the quality of the cargo in any way.
Ensure they are thoroughly drained down and blown through, using de-humidified air or nitrogen as applicable.
The nozzles and drain holes should be plugged.
They should be removed from the tank.
Which ships shall apply to the amended version of the IGC Code?
Ships constructed on or after 30th June 1986.
Ships constructed on or after 15th July 1998.
Ships constructed on or after 5th June 1996.
Ships constructed on or after 1st July 1994.
In a purifier assuming the separating temperature is correct, what is probably wrong if processed oil contains water
Back pressure is too high
Gravity disc is too small. Flow rate is too high
Gravity disc is too small
Gravity disc is too large
This circuit symbol is an amplifier system and its frequency response diagram. Which control function is the system performing?
Proportional + derivate (PD)
Proportional + integral (PI)
Proportional + integral + derivate (PID)
Most medium and high speed engines for marine use operate on the four stroke cycle and use direct admission of compressed air into the cylinders for starting purposes. During which part of the cycle does start air admission normally take place?
The first part of the air induction stroke.
The latter part of the expansion (power) stroke.
The latter part of the expansion stroke.
The first part of the expansion (power) stroke.
What are the main components causing the magnetic compass to require a regular evaluation and compass correction?
The change in the position of the magnetic pole causing annual changes in the variation
Permanent and induced magnetism in the ships structure
The continual changes of courses steered by the ship
What is the correct name of the part highlighted in the sketch?
What kind of damage can ro-ro cargoes sustain when loaded above fuel tanks?
Rusting of internal parts
Melting of internal plastic areas
On a Container vessel, what can cause large loads in lashings when containers are secured to a lashing bridge?
The lashing bridge is flexible but the hatch covers are fixed, causing the lashings to go alternately slack and tight
The lashing bridge is fixed but the hatch covers move when the ship rolls and pitches, causing the lashings to go alternately slack and tight
Due to flexibility of the hatch covers
Due to inflexibility of the lashing bridge
What action should be taken if machinery does not function properly?
If machinery does not function properly, its condition should be noted and plans for further action developed together with the Chief Engineer
If machinery does not function properly, the operational parameteres should be verified and the machinery stopped
If machinery does not function properly, it should be serviced immediately
If machinery does not function properly, the Chief Engineer should be consulted
You have to choose one of the following instruments for measuring pressure in an air bottle in measuring range 0 - 35 BAR. Which instrument would you install?
Chemicals and harmful substances are safely stored in a designated locker on board, why?
For safety reasons. Many substances found onboard are capable of damaging the health and safety of those exposed to them. Before any chemical or harmful substance is delivered to a crewmember, the personnel shall receive training, instructions and information so that they know and understand the risks arising from use.
Chemicals and harmful substances must be kept away from passengers so that they don't steal it.
For safety reasons and stock control. When chemicals or harmful substances is delivered to a crewmember, the user shall sign for the amount received.
For stock control. Most of the chemicals and harmful substances we use on board are expensive.
What do you understand by: Hydrographic vessel in position…….wide berth requested?
This means: the hydrographic vessel is providing a wide berth
This means: the hydrographic vessel wishes to go alongside a wide berth
This means: the hydrographic vessel is very wide
This means: keep well clear of the hydrographic vessel in position………
What differential pressure would be acceptable as a normal value across a lubricating oil filter for a diesel engine?
Some equipment may be marked with the following symbol: What does it mean?
Internally explosion proof.
Not safe in gas dangerous area.
What is weblash equipment used for?
Securing cargoes with high centres of gravity
Securing project cargoes and cargoes on bolsters
Securing the jibs of mobile cranes
The best way to identify an IED is to?
Measure the size of the object.
Recognize its components.
Which publication, other than SOLAS, contains information regarding the personal safety equipment that must be carried onboard liquefied gas carriers?
Select the option which correctly completes the following statement. 'Prior to allowing work to proceed in an onboard space testing of the atmosphere should be carried out…
…for any space with limited access or non-continuous ventilation or is suspected of having a hazardous atmosphere.
…only if the space has been used to carry any cargo or contains any cargo related equipment.
..only if the space has contained liquid oil at some point.
…only if the space has a watertight door or watertight access opening.
Some vessels have a central hydraulic system consisting of a number of hydraulic power packs for driving cargo pumps, deck machinery, ship's cranes, etc. Which parameter is normally used to automatically bring the power packs on and off line to match operational demand?
Percentage of available flow.
Percentage of maximum pressure being used.
Temperature of hydraulic fluid.
Number of consumers running (pumps, etc.)
What collective culinary term is given to the internal organs of a butchered animal, such as the heart, kidneys, liver, tripe, etc?
Where should containers with fishmeal cargo be carried?
On deck away from sunlight
Separated from class 4.2 containers
You are proceeding along a coastal route when you hear this signal. The visibility is severely restricted. What does the signal mean?
There is a vessel at anchor in the vicinity. She is more than 100 metres in length. She is sounding an additional warning signal to approaching vessels, directing them to "keep clear".
There is a vessel at anchor in the vicinity. She is less than 100 metres in length. She is sounding an additional warning to approaching vessels that they are "running into danger".
There is a vessel aground in the vicinity. She is more than 100 metres in length. She is sounding an additional warning to approaching vessels that they are "running into danger".
There is a vessel aground in the vicinity. She is less than 100 metres in length. She is sounding an additional warning to approaching vessels to "navigate with extreme caution".
Which of these statements about drug smuggling is true?
"The preventative measures you incorporate into your ship’s security plan should be exhaustive, regardless of the level of threat identified by your ship’s security assessment."
The risks to ships are not restricted to specific areas or trading routes.
Drugs are difficult to conceal onboard a ship.
"Drug smuggling is only a problem in certain ports, so only ships sailing in those ports need to implement preventative measures."
What is the meaning of "stand by"?
That you shall stand very close to the engineer officer.
That you shall keep on with your work.
That the watch keeping personnel shall be ready for starting or manoeuvring the main engine.
That you are properly relieved from your duties.
On a Container vessel, when will a lashing plate crack or buckle?
When lashings lead vertically from the plate
When the lashings and plate are in the same plane
When the lashings and plate are not in the same plane
When more than one lashing is attached to a plate
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
A positive displacement, rotary type, volumetric flow meter reads low with an error reading of 1% when used to measure flow of heavy oil and 2.5% when used to measure the flow of diesel oil. From the options given select the most likely cause of this difference in error?
The lower mass of diesel oil results in a lower reading.
The higher viscosity of the heavy oil is slowing down the rotary element in the meter.
The low lubricity of the diesel oil is increasing the friction in the rotating element and slowing the rotor down.
The meter is worn internally.
Anyone who makes or permits a false entry to be made in the log book, shall be liable to fines or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 1 year according to:
The International Maritime Organization's Act of Maritime Activities
The Ship Safety and Security Act, Section 65..
The Public Administration Act
During loading of bananas the fruit should be visually inspected frequently to check the quality and for any indications as to its physiological development. Which one of the options given would indicate that the fruit is in suitable condition for shipment?
The bananas are green with a yellow hue. They are not really hard and do not break cleanly.
The bananas are green in colour with patches on the shoulder from the effects of sunshine and have relatively sharp ridges along the length. They can be snapped with sap clinging to the broken parts.
The bananas are yellow with small black spots on the skin. They cannot be snapped but the skin can be peeled off.
The bananas have a uniform green colour with relatively sharp ridges along the length. They can be snapped or broken with sap clinging between the broken parts.
On routine daily inspection you notice that there is a light arcing between an alternator's carbon brushes and rotor sliprings, with alternator operating at 70% load. Should you:
Check the surface of the sliprings, polish if necessary and bed in the brushes
Clean up and increase the tension on the brushes
Move the position of the brushes around the sliprings to find the correct neutral position
Reverse the polarity of the excitation voltage at the brush holder connection
Use Kirchoff's voltage law and Ohm's law to calculate the voltage V(2) across the resistance R(2).
When can a vessel load concentrates whose moisture content exceeds the Transportable Moisture Limit?
When proved to an Administration that there is adequate stability
When the distance to the next port is less than 200nm
When proved to an Administration that there is adequate structural integrity
When proved to an Administration that there is adequate stability as well as structural integrity
The diagram shows a calibration curve for a pressure gauge. What is an alternative name for the slope of the characteristic?
When plotting a position, where should the Officer of the Watch select as the ships position, when three gyro compass bearings intercept as a triangle (Cocked Hat) and not as a single point?
At the centre of the triangle
At the point furthest away from any danger.
At the point nearest the course line drawn on the chart
At the point nearest to the danger, if any.
"Part way through a profiling interview with a supplier, the package the individual is carrying arouses your suspicion. What do you do?"
Confront the individual and demand that he open the package.
Discreetly inform someone of your suspicions so he or she can get assistance.
Call for help on the radio.
Take the package and open it.
Cargo hoses intended for liquefied gas carriers have to be prototyped tested before being approved. When new hoses of an already approved type are received onboard they also need to be pressure tested before being put into service. What are the IMO Gas Code requirements for such hoses before they are put into service?
Not less than 1.5 times the specified maximum working pressure or more than two fifths of bursting pressure at the expected cargo carriage temperature.
5 times the specified maximum working pressure at ambient temperature.
5 times the specified maximum working pressure at expected cargo carriage temperature.
Not less than 1.5 times the specified maximum working pressure or more than two fifths of bursting pressure at ambient temperature.
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?
4 hours after the passengers embarked
Within 24 hours after the passengers embarked
Which type of material is normally used in the construction of a cargo tank designed for transporting LPG at atmospheric pressure?
According to the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA-90), oil carrying vessels trading in U.S. waters are required to carry oil spill clean up equipment for the containment and removal of on-deck spills. For a vessel of over 400 feet (121.9 metres) in length, what volume of oil must they be able to handle?
15 barrels (2.38 cubic metres).
1barrel (0.16 cubic metre).
5 barrels (0.79 cubic metre).
12 barrels (1.91 cubic metres).
Shortly after entering the cargo hold of a General Cargo ship to discharge logs, two dockers are seen to collapse; what is the immediate action to be taken by the OOW ?
Assume injuries are due to illness; stevedore and docker foreman to deal with situation
Enter space immediately to administer first aid
Sound general alarm, call emergency services ashore and prepare rescue team with self-contained breathing apparatus
Muster emergency rescue team and prepare to rescue casualties
How often shall the inert gas scrubber be flushed with water?
Before entering discharge port for inspection
When a vessel is moving in shallow water it will experience an effect known as "Squat". Which of the following statements most accurately specify the results of squat on the vessel?
There will be a change of draught and a reduction in the speed.
If the speed of the vessel through the water is kept to "Slow Ahead" there will be no effect due to Squat.
There will be an increase in the vessels draught while moving through the water
There will be a reduction of the vessel's underkeel clearance and a possible change of trim.
Which of the following is associated with staphyloccocal food posining?
Uncooked fish that has been defrosted overnight in a refrigerator.
Food that is not kept properly hot (or cold) as required.
After completion of a cleaning job on some machinery components at sea, the engine watch rating is instructed to dispose of a small amount of dirty diesel oil which is left in a bucket. How should the dirty oil be disposed of.
Put it straight into the dirty oil tank for incineration at the next opportunity.
Take it on deck and throw it overboard.
Pour it into the diesel oil storage tank through the sounding pipe.
Pour it into the engine room bilge so that it can be pumped through the oily water separator.
A main steam boiler is to be shut down for an extended period. Which of the following methods for the lay up is best suited to maintain the boiler in good order?
Lay the boiler up dry by just draining all of the water and closing all the access doors.
Lay the boiler up wet completely filled with clean distilled water with a slight head on the steam drum to avoid any air pockets.
Lay the boiler up dry by draining all of the water and fitting heaters in the drums to prevent condensation forming which may result in corrosion.
Lay the boiler up wet with normal working water level and chemical treatment maintained.
In the diagram, which letter is pointing to the area of the ship known as the "STERN"?
The Stern area is indicated by A, in the figure
The Stern area is indicated by D, in the figure
The Stern area is indicated by C, in the figure
The Stern area is indicated by B, in the figure
On a RoRo vessel, where will escaping gasoline vapours settle in a cargo hold? If the forced ventilation system is shut down
Prior to loading general cargo what must be ensured with regard to lashing wires, terminations, shackles, turnbuckles, pad eyes and D rings?
They must all be visually inspected
They must all be certified and be (visually) unimpaired
Lashing wires must be new whereas other accessories may be certified
They must all be certified
Furniture in stairways and corridors shall be kept to a minimum on board passenger ships, why?
Escape routes must be clear of obstructions and also due to fire protection
It is not allowed to sit in stairways and corridors
Passengers will most probably sleep in stairways and corridors if they are furnished
A cargo of hard frozen, whole tuna is being loaded on a conventional reefer vessel. Select the best method of loading the cargo from the options given.
What is the Centre of Floatation of a General cargo Vessel?
The centroid of the ship's waterplane area
The amidships section at any given waterplane
The centroid of the ship's underwater volume
The centroid of the ship's half waterplane area
There are two basic types of turbocharging systems: constant pressure and pulse. The main difference between the two is in which of the following?
The arrangement of exhaust piping and exhaust gas receiver.
The casing of the turbocharger.
The arrangement of the scavenging air coolers.
The scavenging valves of the engine.
A temperature control system is exhibiting hysteresis. Checks on all of the system components show that they are functioning correctly. Which of the changes/modifications given in the options is most likely to correct this problem?
Fit a valve positioner to the system.
Fit a new temperature sensor with a narrower temperature range.
Increase the pressure of the air supply to the controller.
Slacken off the control valve gland.
What is the optimum cargo lashing angle against sliding?
On a conventional reefer vessel is possible to ventilate the cargo spaces with fresh air using fans and trunkings. One of the reasons for using fresh air ventilation is to control the relative humidity within the cargo space. Select the option which best completes the following statement. "It is beneficial to be able to control the relative humidity within the cargo space because fruit cargoes should be kept…
…relatively moist to avoid the cargo dehydrating during the passage."
… relatively dry to avoid the formation of fungus in the vent trunkings during the passage."
…relatively dry to avoid deterioration of the packaging during the passage."
... as dry as possible to avoid build up of mould during the passage."
Where will you find instructions on how reduce or control an oil spill during bunker operations on a General Cargo vessel?
In the company's safety manual
In the Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP)
In what circumstances can a ships loading computer be used with confidence on a container vessel.
When the computer has been manufactured by a reputable supplier.
When a new computer with a large RAM has been received.
When the loading computer has been approved by Class.
When the computer has been supplied by the company IT department.
How is the condenser in a fresh water evaporator normally cooled?
Read the text in the diagram and answer the following question: When should training in personal survival techniques be given?
During the first week on board
What precautions should you take when washing down the galley area at the end of the working day?
All power to the galley range and other electrical equipment should be switched off and isolated; ensure you are suitably and safely dressed to avoid electrical, slipping and other hazards.
All electrical equipment should be switched on, to ensure it dries out quickly if it gets wet; remove your catering clothing, so that it does not get dirty and wet.
Wash only the deck, to avoid any risk of shock from electrical items, such as the range; wear shorts and rubber sandals ("flip-flops") to avoid transferring contaminants from your work clothes.
Cover all equipment and work benches with plastic sheeting; wash the galley deckhead, then work down the bulkheads and finally the deck, with fresh water above 65 degrees Celsius; wear heavy duty work clothes.
Some new maintenance routines are being planned and a risk assessment is necessary so that the required procedures can be entered into the ship's Safety Management manual. Which of the following should be the first step in this risk assessment process?
Identify the safety precautions that may be necessary to prevent injury or harm to personnel carrying out the routines.
Identify who may be harmed or injured in carrying out the maintenance routines.
Identify the hazards that may exist which may affect personnel involved with the maintenance routines.
Identify how much it will cost to implement the necessary precautions to prevent injury to personnel.
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.
When must lifting plant on a General Cargo vessel be proof load tested?
Only after initial installation of equipment
When equipment is new, every five years and after repairs or major modifications
Every four years and after repairs and modifications
What is the colour and characteristic of a "towing light", as defined in the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea?
Amber, all-round, flashing, where it can best be seen.
One of two all-round amber, alternate flashing lights, displayed where they can best be seen.
Yellow, fixed, seen over an arc of 135 degrees and so arranged as to display 67.5 degrees from right aft on each side of the vessel.
White, fixed, displayed as an additional light on the foremast over an arc of 225 degrees, from right ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on each side of the vessel.
In case of a fire inside the Acetylene-line in the ac/ox gas welding equipment, what action is deemed necessary?
Close Acetylene valve in the workshop.
Close valves on Acetylene bottle(s).
Close the valves on both the Acetylene and the Oxygen bottles.
What is the meaning of this symbol ?
Lifebuoy with light and smoke
How many rocket parachute flares are carried in each liferaft?
What do you call the method used for bone-soft part injuries?