The test consists of 80 random questions.
Total questions on this topic: 171
High Voltage (HV) cables are smaller than low voltage cables for a given power rating. Why is this?
The HV cable carriers a smaller current and therefore requires less copper.
The HV cable uses Aluminium conductors and therefore requires them to be a smaller cross-sectional area.
The HV cable uses higher quality copper conductors and therefore requires them to be a smaller cross-sectional area.
The HV cable has a thinner wall of special insulation material.
There are many types of pumps fitted onboard ship which an engine room rating may be required to assist with the maintenance of. Which type of pump is shown in the illustration?
Which of the following items shall be included in an “abandon ship”-drill?
Checking that passengers and crew are suitably dressed and lifejackets correctly donned.
Checking that all crew and passenger are present.
Checking the distress signal rockets and other distress signals.
Checking the lifeboat provisions and supplies.
What does wet washing mean?
The bottom washing starts whilst there is still a small amount of cargo in the tank.
Dry top washing and wet bottom washing.
The oil is too “wet” to use for crude oil washing.
Start the wet crude on washing on a dry bottom.
Normally ventilation fans in enclosed ro-ro spaces must be run continuously whenever vehicles are on board, why?
An increased number of air changes may be required when vehicles are being loaded or unloaded, or where flammable gases or liquids are stowed in closed ro-ro spaces.
It is better to run the fans continuously instead of testing the atmosphere.
It is easier for the crew, they don’t have to think about starting and stopping of fans.
The manufacturer of the fans recommends continuous operation to reduce maintenance cost.
What do you understand by the term “Terminal Representative”?
A bulk cargo terminal agent.
A cargo facility terminal agent.
A person appointed by a cargo terminal for operations conducted by that terminal with regard to a ship.
A person appointed by a cargo terminal for matters related to crew welfare under the International Labour Convention.
Which is the “Fairlead”, in the figure?
The Fairlead is indicated by C, in the figure.
The Fairlead is indicated by D, in the figure.
The Fairlead is indicated by B, in the figure.
The Fairlead is indicated by A, in the figure.
If the heat transfer capacity in a heat exchanger is dropping, the following action should be taken:
Clean the heat transfer surface.
What is the weather associated with being in the centre of an Anticyclone (a region of High Pressure)?
Light winds and fair weather, sometimes fog.
Strong winds but with very little rain.
Strong winds and heavy rain.
Persistent rain and very humid weather.
Which of the given options characterizes a 2-stroke diesel engine?
The piston always has a short skirt.
A 2-stroke engine always has 2 or more turbochargers.
A 2-stroke engine has an air inlet valve in the cylinder cover.
A 2-stroke engine completes a full cycle every revolution.
If oil out of the bowl casing drain of a solids ejecting separator what is the most likely problem?
Oil has been fed to the separator before full speed.
Insufficient amount of bowl closing water.
The flow rate is too high.
On a general cargo ship, where would the fire hydrants be located?
At such locations that at least two jets not emanating from the same hydrant may reach any part of the ship normally accessible to the crew while the ship is being navigated, one of these jets coming from a single length of hose (the other jet may come from two hoses joined).
At such locations that at least two jets not emanating from the same hydrant may reach any part of the ship normally accessible to the crew while the ship is being navigated, each of these jets coming from a single length of hose.
At such locations that no part of the ship normally accessible to the crew while the ship is being navigated is located more than 20 metres away from a hydrant.
At such locations that no part of the ship normally accessible to the crew while the ship is being navigated is located more than 40 metres away from a hydrant.
When you are taking an “ullage” on a cargo tank on an oil tanker, what are you actually doing?
Measuring the distance from the surface of the cargo to the ullage reference point.
Measuring the distance from the bottom of the tank to the ullage reference point.
Measuring the distance from the bottom of the tank to the surface of cargo.
Measuring the distance from the surface of the cargo to the underside of the maindeck.
Which electronic component does this graphical symbol represent?
Silicon controlled rectifier.
To make a “call-request” one should:
Select the telex in on-line position.
Select the ID of the NCS.
Select the telex in off-line position.
When lashing general cargoes why are short lashings preferred to long ones?
Because they are more easily tightened and held in tension.
Because long lashings are more prone to vibration.
Because some of the ship’s lashing points may not be designed to hold long lashings.
Because the safe working load of lashing materials decrease with length.
What is the purpose of the “Mud Box” on a tanker?
It is at the end of the pipeline in the tank and restricts any particles and solids entering the pipeline system.
It is the waste collection box in the store rooms.
It is the box near the windlass to deposit the mud from the anchor and anchor cables.
It is the box under the manifold to catch spills when connecting the discharge or loading hose.
Is the master under obligation to do a maritime inquiry if a crewmember suffered a considerably injury onboard and died after a week on a hospital ashore?
Yes, if the seaman was at work.
Yes, because of the fatal consequence.
Yes, even if he/she did not die while onboard.
Which is the “PANAMA LEAD”, in the figure?
The Panama Lead is indicated by A, in the figure.
The Panama Lead is indicated by B, in the figure.
The Panama Lead is indicated by C, in the figure.
The Panama Lead is indicated by D, in the figure.
What is the correct name of the tool shown in the sketch?
Why did they order another tug?
Because the bow thrust was useless in the strong wind.
Because they wanted to make sure that the ship could be turned safely.
Because the mates always receive their instructions prior to berthing and they all felt that another tug was needed.
Because the ship was going to berth with port side to the terminal.
You have just joined a chemical tanker. Where would you find a description of the ship’s cargo handling equipment, details on the ship’s cargo unloading procedures and tank stripping and details on procedures relating to the cleaning of cargo tanks, the discharge of residues, ballasting and deballasting?
The Annex II Procedures and Arrangements Manual.
The applicable equipment manufacturer’s maintenance and operation manuals.
The Cargo Handling Logbook.
A section of seawater pipe has been removed for maintenance. When refitting the pipe after completing the work the bolt holes in the flanges are found to be misaligned. What procedure should be followed to finish the work?
Force the pipe into position and them hammer the bolts into the holes to hold the pipe flanges into alignment.
Adjacent pipework should be slackened off to allow the pipe to be aligned. Any incorrectly positioned brackets should be adjusted after the pipe is refitted.
Use wooden wedges to force and hold the pipe into the correct position and then fit the bolts.
Use a chain block to pull the pipe flanges into alignment and leave it in place after the bolts are fitted to avoid overstressing the bolts.
What is the status and function of a Panama canal pilot?
He shall have control of the navigation and movement of the vessel.
He will take over all the responsibilities of the master on embarkation.
He will be responsible for canal crew mooring gangs and use of locomotives during lock transits.
He is an advisor to the vessel’s master.
What is understood by the term “take the helm”?
Take over the steering of the ship.
Take a message to another officer.
Take over heaving of a rope.
Change the place where the lookout is standing.
A contractor is hired to install new navigation equipment onboard your ship while it’s berthed. For a period of time he’s left unsupervised and photographs schematics of the ship that he finds rolled up and stored in the corner of a nearby office. Later, from home, he hacks into the network and prints off information about the ship’s security procedures. Which of these information security measures would have prevented his unauthorized access?
Secure area, passwords, a firewall and a secure network.
Protective markings, reference checks, and passwords.
Firewall, protective markings, vetting and a secure network.
Secure area, passwords, a firewall and protective markings.
What is the MARPOL definition of a “high-viscosity substance”?
A noxious liquid substance of any category with a pour point of greater than 37,8 degrees Celsius.
A noxious liquid substance in category “X” or “Y” with a viscosity equal to or greater than 50 mPas at the unloading temperature.
Any noxious liquid substance, the residues of which cannot be stripped from a cargo compartment and its associated piping and pumping system to equal to or less than 75 litres.
A noxious liquid substance in category “Y” with a viscosity equal to or greater than 100 mPas at 37,8 degrees Celsius.
What is important to check when transferring a position from the GPS output to a paper chart?
Any necessary corrections are applied to convert between the GPS datum and the chart datum.
Ensure that the chart has been corrected up to date.
It is important to ensure that the GPS is setup on 2 dimensional and not 3 dimensional position fixes.
Ensure that the GPS is setup on the same datum as the chart.
According to the IMO Gas Codes, what is the minimum number of “Firemen’s outfits” required to be carried on an LNG carrier (gas tanker) with a cargo capacity above 5 000 m3?
At what calendar interval is a “Special Survey” required?
What is the fog signal for a vessel which is engaged in towing?
Two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast at intervals of not more than 1 minute.
One short blast, one prolonged blast and one short blast at intervals of not more than 2 minutes.
One long blast followed by two short blasts at intervals of not more than 2 minutes.
Two prolonged blasts at intervals not exceeding 2 minutes.
How many rescue boats should be provided on ro-ro passenger ships of 500 gross tons and above?
Two, and at least one of the rescue boats shall be a Fast Rescue Boat.
None providing the ship has lifeboats.
Two Fast Rescue Boats, one on each side of the ship.
When discussing the properties of an oil cargo, what is the “wax content”?
The percentage of paraffinic wax by volume, based on a representative sample of the crude oil.
The amount of additive in an oil product, expressed in ppm, designed to inhibit solidification at lower temperatures.
The observed volume percentage of waxy deposits found in a cargo tank after discharge in relation to the total volume of cargo previously carried.
The percentage of wax, expressed as a percentage, remaining in an oil product after distillation.
The frequency 121,5 MHz is used for:
What are the compressors fitted as part of the cargo system onboard LNG carriers normally used for?
Inerting and gas freeing the cargo tanks.
The circuit consists of two inductors, L(1) = 6 H and L(2) = 12 H, connected in parallel. Calculate the equivalent L(S) of the two inductors:
Who shall carry out the detailed preliminary supervision of maritime service of seafarers before the commencement of service?
The seafarer’s home labour authorities.
The Norwegian Ship Control.
According to SOLAS Regulation all dedicated seawater ballast tanks on oil tankers shall have an efficient corrosion prevention system such as hard protective coatings or equivalent. With regard to coatings do SOLAS set any requirement to colour?
Preferably light red colour.
Which one of the listed requirements for passenger ships regarding personal life-saving appliances do not correspond to present regulations?
All lifejackets shall be fitted with a whistle, a light and a smoke signal.
Ro-ro passenger ships shall carry at least 2 lifebuoys provided with self-igniting lights an self-activating smoke signals.
All lifejackets shall be fitted with reflex, a whistle and a light.
The 5 % extra lifejackets carried on board have to be stowed in conspicuous places on deck or at the muster stations.
Which of the following spaces may be protected by a fixed carbon dioxide (CO2) fire-extinguishing system?
Machinery spaces of category A.
All the spaces mentioned.
Special category spaces of passengers ships.
When 3 phase alternators are operating in parallel, it is very important that the reactive load is evenly shared so that the total alternator loads are evenly shared. If the total alternator load is the vector sum of active and reactive loads, which side of vector diagram (power triangle) shown represents the reactive load?
None of the mentioned alternatives.
Can a British Consular official detain a vessel whilst in a foreign port?
Yes – any consular official can detain a vessel.
Only the most senior consular official can detain a vessel.
Only if he is also a Marine Officer, or on instruction from the MCA.
Not under any circumstances.
What types of fire extinguishers shall be used in the engine room?
Fire extinguishers equipped for powder or CO2 only.
Any fire extinguisher with a weight of less than 100 lbs.
Fire extinguishers filled with fresh water only.
Fire extinguishers of the handy-size types only.
What symptom would you think shows that the freon filter drier has become blocked?
Pressure rise before the drier.
A large temperature drop across the drier.
A hammering noise from the drier.
A hammering noise from the compressors.
What could be the possible cause of an engine knocking?
Faults in injection valves, injection too early.
Too big a piston clearance, worn cylinder liner.
The gudgeon pin or big end bearing having too big a clearance.
The Training Manual shall contain instructions and information on the life-saving appliances and the best method of survival. The training manual shall contain detailed explanations of crew duties in relation to emergency situations. Which of the following tasks or duties shall be included in the manual according to present regulations?
The use of the ship’s line throwing apparatus.
The use of escape routes and other escape methodes.
The use of surface to air visual signals to be used by survivors.
The use of navigational equipment for survival crafts.
Which of this information must be included in a piracy attack alert?
Your ship’s name and call sign.
The number of crew onboard.
The number of pirates/highjackers.
The type of weapons being carried by the pirates/highjackers.
You are in an area of restricted visibility and hear this signal. It is repeated at two minute intervals. What does it indicate?
That there is another vessel nearby, that she is underway, but stopped and making no way through the water.
That there is another vessel nearby, but that she is at anchor.
That there are two more vessels nearby.
That there is another vessel in the vicinity and that she has just altered course to port.
In the type of fluorescent lamp system shown in the illustration, the role of the starter is to perform which of the following?
To change 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.
To switch on current through the lamp and to disconnect the ballast once the lamp has started.
At least how often shall rescue boats be launched with their assigned crew and manoeuvred in the water?
Which one of the listed requirements regarding enclosures of totally enclosed lifeboats do not correspond to present regulation? The enclosures shall be provided with:
Windows on both sides which can be closed watertight and opened for ventilation.
Access hatches which can be closed watertight.
Access hatches capable of being opened and closed from both sides.
Most fruit cargoes carried under refrigeration require introduction of fresh air into the cargo space to remove any excess carbon dioxide and ethylene produced by respiration of the cargo and sensors are fitted to detect these gases. Shipper’s instructions will often indicate “constant air change” as a requirement for a cargo. Why, even though this is a crude method for controlling the cargo space atmosphere, is this type of instruction given?
It is the standard method and it is always done that way for simplicity.
Fresh air helps to acclimatise the cargo to the prevailing ambient conditions.
Some cargoes are very sensitive to ethylene levels and it may be difficult to accurately measure the low levels that would affect a cargo.
As much fresh air as possible should always be introduced into the cargo space throughout the voyage to maintain cargo quality.
At what calendar interval must lifting appliances on board a vessel be suitably tested by a competent person?
What nominal filling restriction exists under the IBC Code for a single tank on a type 3 chemical tanker? Not counting structural, capacity or cargo specific limitations.
There is no filling restriction for a type 3 chemical tanker.
This circuit consists of two capacitors, C(1) = 6 μF and C(2) = 12 μF, in series. Calculate the equivalent C(S) of the two capacitors.
If you use chemicals for cleaning up an oil-spill on the water, what would the chemicals do?
Contain the oil within a small area.
Disperse or dissolve the oil into the water.
Remove the oil from the water.
Absorb the oil for easy removal.
With two alternators operating in parallel at 75 % load capacity, one trips without any warning. What is the first action that should be taken?
Check the circuit breaker of the tripped alternator.
Start and connect the emergency alternator.
Trip/stop all nonessential loads that are connected to the switchboard.
Restart the tripped alternator immediately.
By reduced transmitting power is meant in VHF a power between:
Which is the preferred method for starting an air conditioning refrigeration compressor which has been shut down for a period of time?
Start with suction valve throttled in to minimise risk of drawing liquid refrigerant into the compressor.
Start and stop repeatedly until suction pressure and oil pressure are normal.
Start with all system valves fully opened.
Start with the discharge valve throttled in to prevent excess condenser pressure.
You are the Officer in Charge during the loading of a tanker at a terminal in the Persian Gulf. The deck watchman reports “There is a lot of oil on the water to starboard”. What should be your FIRST action?
Tell the jettyman to stop loading immediately.
Check the Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment (ODME).
Find out if the oil is coming from your vessel.
Which one of the listed requirements regarding fire protected lifeboats do not correspond to present regulations? Water spray systems shall:
Have separate draining pumps of sufficient capacity.
Be arranged for flushing with fresh water and allowing complete draining.
Protect the occupants through a continuous oil fire for a period of not less than 8 minutes.
Have means for “turn on/turn off” the flow of water over the exterior of the lifeboat.
The battery of an EPIRB should be changed:
If your vessel was to load sugar which of these situations would result in the cargo holds failing inspection?
Traces of insect infestation in the bilges.
Hardened rust spots on shell plating.
Hardened rust spots on the lower bulkhead stool and hopper tank plating.
Rust-stained tank top plating.
What significant change to the requirements for the carriage of Vegetable Oils in tankers was introduced by the amendments to MARPOL and the IBC Code on 1st January 2007?
They must now be carried in double-hull tankers.
They must now be carried in type 2 tanks.
The Master is responsible that all crew participate in monthly emergency drills. If 25 % of the crew (or more) has not participated in such drill during the last month, what is the time limit to conduct such a drill after the vessel has left a port?
When is it compulsory to use emergency wires/fire wires for mooring the vessel?
During loading/discharging of persistent/non-persistent oil.
At all terminals where tugs are available.
When requested by the terminal staff.
At the terminals in Canada and USA.
Which type of compressors is used as cargo compressors onboard gas carriers?
Oil free piston compressors.
Three stage piston compressors.
Piston, screw and centrifugal type compressors.
Three stage screw compressors.
Which of the following is a chemical commonly added to cleaning substances used to clean galley areas?
What is the required pressure when testing parts of the oil transfer system (hoses, loading arms etc.) if the test is to satisfy US Coast Guard regulations?
Test pressure equal to 1,75 times the maximum allowable working pressure.
Test pressure equal to 1,25 times the maximum allowable working pressure.
Test pressure equal to 1,5 times the maximum allowable working pressure.
Test pressure equal to the maximum allowable working pressure.
Cargo gear/cranes should at regular intervals be thoroughly examined and load tested by a recognised company/yard. How often should such examination/load test take place?
Searchlights must be provided for night navigation in the Suez Canal. Which of the listed requirements are correct?
Vessels with bulbous bow, LPG and LNG vessels must provide their own projector.
All vessels must provide their own projector.
Only projectors hired from the Canal Mooring and Light Company are permitted.
If vessels have their own projector, an extra fee will be levied on the vessel.
What is the minimum capacity of a ventilation system protecting cargo spaces, other than special category spaces, intended for carriage of motor vehicles with fuel in their thanks for their own propulsion in a ship carrying no more than 36 passengers or in a cargo ship?
A rocket parachute flare reaches an altitude of:
A coated tank holds 400 tons of sea water when filled. How many tons of liquid of liter weight 0,9300 will it hold when filled to 90 % capacity?
What is the main vitamin found in flour and grain products?
You have loaded a cargo of n-Propyl Acetate to all tanks. They are each loaded to around 98 % capacity. You now have to clear the lines into the ship. What is the biggest risk associated with this operation?
Unless carefully controlled, too much disturbance will be generated in the tanks and product will be forced up the vent risers, resulting in an overflow.
Unless carefully controlled, cargo will gravitate from one tank to another.
Unless lines are cleared working from aft towards forward, they will simply fill up again as other lines are cleared.
Unless the shore personnel are cooperative, they may cease blowing before you have had a chance to clear each one of the ship’s lines.
What contributes most to rust formation on vehicles/Ro-Ro units?
Cargo hold ventilation systems and associated ducting.
Pipes passing through cargo holds.
Hydraulic units in cargo holds.
Having a CO2 alarm during normal working hours, what immediate action should be taken?
Get out of the engine room as soon as possible.
Get into the control room.
In case of diesel driven fire pumps, for how long shall the fuel tank capacity allow the pump to be run at full capacity? (SOLAS II-2/4.3.3.2.3).