The test consists of 80 random questions.
Total questions on this topic: 196
Ballast introduced into a cargo tank on a chemical tanker which has been washed to such an extent that the ballast contains less than 1 ppm of the substance previously carried may be discharged into the sea without regard to the discharge rate, ship’s speed and discharge outlet location, but under certain conditions. What are those conditions?
That the vessel is not less than 12 miles from the nearest land and is in water that is not less than 25 metres deep.
That the vessel is not less than 50 miles from the nearest land and is proceeding on route.
That the discharge is passed through the Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment and a visual watch is maintained on the vessel’s wake.
Provided the ship is underway and a sample of the ballast water has been drawn from the tank and is stored on board there are no additional conditions to be imposed on such a discharge.
In the event of an accidental or other exceptional discharge into the sea of a Noxious Liquid Substance or mixture containing such a substance, an entry shall be made in the Cargo Record Book, which shall include:
Date of occurrence Position (latitude and longitude) Estimated quantity and category(ies) Extract from Master’s Log Book detailing the incident.
Time of occurence Approximate quantity, substance(s) and Category(ies) Circumstances of discharge or escape and general remarks.
Position at start and stop of accidental discharge Time at start and stop of accidental discharge Reason for accidental discharge Name of Person in Charge of operation at time of accidental discharge.
Under most circumstances, how will communication be carried out between a ship and a SAR helicopter?
The mode J2B is used:
For urgent message transmitting and receiving.
For radiotelex-traffic in the MF/HF band between the ship and shore stations.
For telephone traffic in the MF/HF bands between ship and shore stations.
As a result of being in collision with your vessel, the other vessel is involved is on fire. What are your responsibilities?
The other vessel is in distress and if possible I will render assistance.
You should continue on with the voyage if your damage is not serious.
There is no statutory requirement to provide assistance as the actions of that vessel were the primary cause of the collision.
Your vessel should manoeuvre close to the other vessel and aid the fire-fighting operation.
Substances, materials and articles shall be stowed as indicated in the Dangerous Goods List of the IMDG Code, in accordance with a series of stowage categories. How are those categories designated?
5 categories, labelled A-E.
10 categories, lattered A-K (excluding I).
Three categories, numbered I, II and III.
10 categories, numbered 1-10.
Notification logging procedures (OPA-90).
Every report or message must be logged including time and date.
Only initial reports to be logged.
Only verbal reports for documentation.
Only communication with USCG.
In respect of a chemical tanker, carrying category “X”, “Y” & “Z” Noxious Liquid Substances, the term “Clean Ballast” as defined in the IBC Code means:
Ballast water carried in a tank which, since it was last used to carry a cargo containing a substance in category “X”, “Y” or “Z”, has been thoroughly cleaned and the residues resulting there from have been discharged and the tank emptied in accordance with the appropriate requirements of Annex II
Ballast water carried in a tank which has been previously washed in accordance with the requirements of the Procedures and Arrangements Manual.
Ballast water introduced into a tank permanently allocated to the carriage of ballast or cargoes other than oil or Noxious Liquid Substances as variously defined in the Annexes of the MARPOL Convention and which is completely separate from the cargo and oil fuel system.
According to the IAMSAR Manual, what is the expected survival time for a person in water of 4-10 °C, without special protective clothing?
You are carrying a bulk cargo of Phosphoric Acid. Which components of the cargo pumps may be damaged as a result of discharging this particular cargo and why?
The cargo seals may be damaged from the abbrasive effect of any sediment.
The valves in the associated piping may be distorted by pressure surges created by cavitation as the acid is discharged.
The outer casing may be corroded by the unstable impurities within the acid.
The impeller veins may be damaged as a result of the relatively high density of the cargo if the pumps are run at too high a speed.
What can be used to reduce the effect of the state of sea-waves?
The steps of the embarkation ladder used must be spaced apart by a distance of:
Equally spaced not less than 300 mm or more than 380 mm.
Equally spaced not less than 200 mm or more than 280 mm.
MARPOL 73/78 defines a “high viscosity substance” as:
A noxious liquid substance in category “Y” with a viscosity equal to or greater than 100 mPa·s at 37,8 °C.
A noxious liquid substance of any category with a pour point of greater than 37,8 °C.
A noxious liquid substance in category “X” or “Y” with a viscosity equal to or greater than 50 mPa·s at the unloading temperature.
Noxious Liquid Substances which, if discharged into the sea from tank cleaning or deballasting operations, are deemed to present a hazard to either marine resources or human health or cause harm to amenities or other legitimate uses of the sea and therefore justify a limitation on the quality and quantity of the discharge into the marine environment. Such substances are:
A category “Y” substance as identified in the revised MARPOL Annex II.
A category “X” substance as identified in the revised MARPOL Annex II.
An NLS as defined in ISGOTT revision V.
A liquid cargo that is prohibited for carriage in vessels other than type 1 chemical tanker, as defined in the INC Code.
Regular “updating” of a ships position in an Inmarsat-C installation is necessary:
To have the correct position in case of accidents.
To keep to the correct Inmarsat region.
To enter the correct data to the disk antenna.
To inform the satellite of ships position.
The “dew point” of a liquid chemical can be defined as:
The temperature at which a saturated gas exhibits condensation.
The temperature at which dry-ice melts in Acetone.
The temperature at which a gas is saturated with respect to a condensable component, as in operational terms is seen at the point when air is saturated with moisture.
The temperature at which a condensable component is saturated with respect to a gas, as in operational terms is seen at the point when moisture no longer detectable in air.
When a vessel violates the oil pollution laws, who may be held responsible?
Any one involved in the operation.
One of the sailors needs urgent medical assistance. The VHF-call starts with:
The battery of a SART:
Must be replaced before the expiry date is exceeded.
Must be re-charged weekly.
Charged condition must be checked weekly.
A tug is connected to the bow of a vessel. Will the force exerted by it be the same at any ahead speed?
No, on the bow the tug uses power to run with the vessel, which reduces the available power on the towline.
No, when the ahead speed of the ship increases the force exerted by the tug will also increase.
Yes, the force would normally be expected to be the same at any speed of the ship.
What do you understand by the term “Risk Assessment”, and how would this be carried out on board?
Identify the hazards, quantify the risks, put control measures in place, monitor the work activity and review.
States than when work has a degree of risk that the work is not carried out.
Requires a great deal of preparation and involves recording everything on paper.
Identify the hazards and specify the personal protective equipment that would be required to complete the work.
On a chemical tanker having 2 foam tanks for deck monitor use the foam quality has been found to have deteriorated. A new supply of foam is ordered. Your usual chandler does not have the required quantity of foam in one type and offers 2 types of foam instead, one for each tank. You would:
Accept but insist on a lower price?
Accept but put a written notice in the foam room that different types of foam exist in each tank?
A large tanker is proceeding slowly up a narrow channel, using its own engines and assisted by the use of one tug. Where should the tug be connected to assist the ship in maintaining its course in the centre of the channel?
Made fast on a line through the centre lead astern.
Standing-by – ready for use anywhere, as required.
Made fast on a line through the centre lead ahead.
What signal may be given by sound and by light to indicate that a vessel fails to understand the intentions or actions of another vessel, or is in doubt that sufficient action is being taken by the other to avoid collision?
One prolonged blast (flash), followed by five or more short and rapid blasts (flashes).
Five short and rapid blasts (flashes).
Three short and rapid blasts (flashes).
Five prolonged blasts (flashes).
What is the purpose of the “SQUELCH” on a VHF transmitter/receiver?
Reduce the “noise” in the background.
Increase the range of the transmitter.
Increase the sound signal of the receiver.
Switch to another channel.
MARPOL 73/78 defines a “high viscosity substance” as:
A noxious liquid substance in category “X” or “Y” with a viscosity equal to or greater than 50 mPa·s at the unloading temperature.
A noxious liquid substance of any category with a pour point of greater than 37,8 °C.
Any noxious liquid substance, the residues of which cannot be stripped from a cargo compartement 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 mPa·s at 37,8 °C.
You are witness to a collision between two other ships close to your vessel. What immediate action should you take?
Nothing, just standby and wait to see if any assistance is required.
Send out a distress message on their behalf.
Contact one or both vessels involved in the incident and offer assistance.
Inform the local coast radio station of the incident and submit your name as a witness.
Under what convention is the master to ensure that a ship is seaworthy and in a fit state to safely carry a shipper’s cargo?
Which one of the listed requirements regarding the stowage of lifeboats and life-rafts corresponds to present SOLAS regulations?
Lifeboats shall be stowed attached to launching appliances.
Life-rafts intended for throw-overboard launching shall be stowed midships secured to means for transfer to either side.
Life-rafts shall be stowed close to the stern of the vessel.
Davit-launched life-rafts shall be stowed on starboard side of the ship.
To what pressure will a new length of cargo hose be tested by a manufacturer prior to its supply to a vessel for service onboard a chemical tanker?
Not less than one and a half times its specified maximum working pressure, but not more than two-fifths of its bursting pressure.
2 times its designed working pressure, but not more than three-fifths of its nominal bursting pressure.
Not less than one and a half times its nominal bursting pressure, but not more than four-fifths of its specified maximum working pressure.
Not more than one and a half times its specified maximum working pressure, but not less than two-fifths of its bursting pressure.
During an audit, adherence to the company cargo handling procedures can best be demonstrated:
By providing a summary of out-turn figures for the auditor.
By requesting that an audit takes place during cargo operations.
By providing a summary of incident and lost time figures for the auditor that reflects a successful and trouble-free system on board.
By being able to provide comprehensive and verifiable documentary records of cargo operations.
Chemical tankers of 20 000 tonnes DWT or above, with a keel laid on or after 1st July 1986, when carrying flammable products with a flashpoint not exceeding 60 °C, such as those listed in chapters 17 and 18 of the International Bulk Chemical Code, are exempt from the requirement to be fitted with and use an inert gas plant provided certain conditions are met. Which of the following is a summary of those conditions?
The cargo tank does not exceed 3 000 cubic metres capacity/each tank washing machine nozzle does not exceed 17,5 cubic metres per hour delivery rate/the total wash water input to the tank from all tank washing machines does not exceed 110 cubic metres per hour.
The cargo tank does not exceed 1 250 cubic metres capacity/each tank washing machine nozzle does not exceed 12,5 cubic metres per hour delivery rate/the total wash water input to the tank from all tank washing machines does not exceed 90 cubic metres per hour.
When a Master takes the leadership in approaching a problem, must his first action be a decision that will directly solve the problem?
Not necessary, he shall use all available resources. He should resist the temptation to step in and do it all by himself.
Yes, take full control. Do not delegate to other officers, to avoid mistake.
No, he should observe the situation, and let the other senior officers solve the situation.
Yes, with his experience, it is most likely that he has the best solution.
Which one of the given requirements regarding survival craft muster and embarkation arrangements corresponds to the present SOLAS regulations?
Searchlights to be provided at the launching station.
Davit-launched survival craft muster and embarkation stations shall be arranged to enable stretchers to be placed in survival craft.
Muster and embarkation stations shall be readily accessible from accommodation and work areas.
The “dew point” of a liquid chemical can be defined as:
The temperature at which dry-ice melts in Acetone.
The temperature at which a condensable component is saturated with respect to a gas, as in operational terms is seen at the point when moisture no longer detectable in air.
The temperature at which a saturated as exhibits condensation.
The temperature at which a gas is saturated with respect to a condensable component, as in operational terms is seen at the point when air is saturated with moisture.
You are to carry a cargo of Phenol across the North Atlantic in winter time. What precaution will you take with the double bottom tank located under the cargo tank containing the Phenol?
It should be empty, to avoid cold water contacted the structure around the product because Phenol has a relatively high melting point.
It should be continuously vented to avoid the build up of condensation on the structure around the product.
It is not necessary to take any additional precautions with the double bottom tank because it is part of an entirely separate pumping system.
It should be inerted, because Phenol has a very low Flash Point.
You are in an area of restricted visibility. You hear this sound signal. What does it mean?
That there is a vessel in distress nearby.
That there is a vessel at anchor in the vicinity.
That there is a vessel aground in the vicinity.
That there is a vessel engaged in underwater operations in the vicinity. She has divers down.
Which personnel must undergo familiarization training on board?
By what formula is the displacement calculated? W = Displacement; L = length; B = Breadth; D = depth of vessel; Cb = Block Coefficient; Cw = Coefficient of waterplane; RD = relative density.
Which of the following is a coast station MMSI?
Hand flares and buoyant smoke signals can continue to burn or emit smoke after having been immersed for a period of 10 s:
Right if the immersion depth is smaller than 1 m.
Right if the immersion depth is smaller than 100 mm.
The mode J2B is used:
For radiotelex-traffic in the MF/HF band between the ship and shore stations.
For telephone traffic in the MF/HF bands between ship and shore stations.
For urgent message transmitting and receiving.
A chemical tanker may be granted, by the Government of the receiving Party, an exemption from carrying out a mandatory prewash provided that the:
That the unloaded tank will be washed outside a special area.
That the vessel’s stripping system can reduce the residues to less than 10 litres in the relevant tank and its associated piping.
Unloaded tank is to be reloaded with the same substance or another substance compatible with the previous one and that the tank will not be washed or ballasted prior to loading.
That the vessel temporarily has defective tank cleaning equipment and the prewash will be carried out at the first available opportunity after repairs have been completed and the tank will not be loaded or ballasted before that time.
When a Master takes the leadership in approaching a problem, must hist first action be a decision that will directly solve the problem?
Not necessary, he shall use all available resourses. He should resist the temptation to step in and do it all by himself.
Yes, take full control. Do not delegate to other officers, to avoid mistake.
No, he should observ the situation, and let the other senior officers solve the situation.
Yes, with his experience, it is most likely that he has the best solution.
How often shall each member of the crew participate in an “abandon ship”-drill?
Onboard training should be organised in such a way that:
It is an integral part of the overall training plan.
Each crew member is trained individually.
It does not contravene with the rest hours of the crew.
If the shipper wishes to ensure that a vessel or her operators will not be held responsible for any damage that may arise from the carrier issuing a clean Bill of Lading, even though the Mate’s receipt is marked as “unclean”, such a document is called the:
An addendum to the Bill of Lading.
An absolution clause in the shipping documents.
Your vessel is involved in a collision with another vessel. What should you as Master tell the Master on the other vessel?
Explain your actions prior to the collision and request details of actions taken by the other vessel which resulted in the collision.
Name of vessel; IMO number; Port of registry; Port of destination of your vessel.
That their actions were totally wrong and it is their fault.
There should be no communication with the other vessel.
You can reduce the need for security guards in certain areas by installing:
As per IMDG Code, the term “separated from” can be defined as:
In different compartments or holds when stowed “under deck”. Provided an intervening deck is resistant to fire and liquid, a vertical separation may be accepted as equivalent. For “on deck” stowage, this segregation means a distance of at least 6 metres.
Either in a vertical or horizontal separation: if the intervening decks are not resistant to fire and liquid, then only in a longitudinal separation is acceptable. For “on deck” stowage, this means a distance of at least 12 metres. This distance also applies to one package stowed “on deck” and another in an upper compartment.
With an intervening compartment, being both a vertical and horizontal separation. Provided an intervening deck is resistant to liquid and fire, a vertical separation of 6 metres is acceptable. For “on deck” stowage, this segregation means a distance of at least 12 metres irrespective of compartment divisions.
Effectively segregated so that the incompatible goods cannot interact dangerously in the event of an accident, but may be transported in the same compartment or hold or on deck, provided a horizontal separation, projected vertically, of 3 metres is obtained.
In a Type “1” chemical tanker (one that is certified to carry the most hazardous chemicals) the maximum amount of cargo contained in any one tank must not exceed:
When on HF band a DSC distress alert is received, you have to listen to:
The radio telephony distress frequency in the band in which the DSC distress alert was received.
8 414,5 kHz (DSC distress frequency in 8 MHz).
The radio-telex distress frequency in the band in which the DSC distress alert was received.
A satellite receives the transmissions of the 406 MHz Cospas-Sarsat EPIRB. The transmissions of the EPIRB will be:
Always passed on to a LUT.
Exclusively passed on to a LUT only between 70° N and 70° S.
Exclusively passed on to a LUT if the satellite sees both the EPIRB and the LUT.
With what system is a NAVTEX-message transmitted?
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?
This is only required when he joins the ship.
The prescribed test of EPIRB, SART and portable VHF radio set must be entered in:
A “Standard Format for Search and Rescue Situation Reports” (SITREPs) should be used by vessels in distress. The SITREP can be compiled as a short form (urgent essential details). Which of the following information shall be included when using the “short form”?
What immediate action should be taken if a ship unexpectedly runs aground and stops?
Stop engines and tell the engine room to switch over to high suction.
Stop engines and immediately request “Full Astern”.
Sound the General Alarm and plot the ships position.
A DSC distress alert single frequency call attempt is awaiting acknowledgement:
Automatically repeated after 1 to 1 and a half minutes.
Not repeated automatically.
Repeated manually when required.
Automatically repeated after 3 and a half to 4 and a half minutes.
For how long time must the printout from the Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment (ODME) be retained onboard?
Which of the following is a definition of the “Proper Shipping Name”, as found in the IMDG Code?
The name to be used in any documentation relating to the transportation of the dangerous substance, material or article, such as on forms, labels and placards.
The correct chemical name of a potentially hazardous material, as identified from the Chemical Cargo List.
The name under which a dangerous material, substance or article is described for export purposes in the country of loading.
The name assigned by the manufacturer to a material, substance or article for the purposes of shipment.
Your chemical tanker is fitted with sumbersible deepwell cargo pumps. When stripping a tank, if excessive air is allowed to be drawn into the suction line, which of the following may occur?
The pump will “race” and there will be a loss of suction.
The cargo pump impeller will stop rotating.
The back pressure will increase.
Control of the operation will be lost and the tank will rapidly empty.
As per SOLAS regulations, the general emergency alarm system must be tested:
You are on a 10 000 ton chemical tanker that in addition to fixed foam monitors, is equipped with portable foam applicators. One of the applicators is lost. When ordering a new one you would order one with:
A throughput of at least 400 litres a minute and a “throw” of 15 metres?
A throughput of at least 20 litres a minute and a “throw” of 5 metres?
A throughput of at least 250 litres a minute and a “throw” of 12 metres?
A throughput of at least 100 litres a minute and a “throw” of 10 metres?
The minimum permissible distance measured horizontally between the ship’s shell plating and the outer side bulkhead of the first cargo compartment on a type II chemical tanker is:
Not less than moulded breadth/15.
Not less than moulded breadth/5.
To maintain good relationship among the crew on board a vessel, one must be:
Understanding, Co-operative, and have respect from both sides.
Strict and authoritative while giving orders.
Give authority to others.
Polite and diplomatic while talking to crew members.
With what system is a NAVTEX-message transmitted?
When using an ENC chart to passage planning, why should a scale at or near its compilation scale always be used?
It is only at this scale that a route can be plotted.
That is incorrect, as any ENC can be zoomed in or out for passage planning.
The chart detail is correct for its usage band.
It is only at this scale that route validation is possible.
If your chemical tanker is equipped with high velocity venting valves, at what minimum height above the weather deck or catwalk should they be installed?
What are the three volumes of the IAMSAR Manual?
A – Command and Control B – Communications C – Rescue Procedures.
I – Planning and Preparation II – Rescue III – Reference.
I – Organization and Management II – Mission Co-ordination III – Mobile Facilities.
I – Organization II – Communications III – Rescue Procedures.
Which Convention first placed on the shipowner an obligation to exercise due diligence to make a ship seaworthy, requiring him “before and at the beginning of a voyage … to … make the ship seaworthy … and … make the holds…and all other parts of the vessel in which goods are carried, fit and safe for their reception, carriage and preservation”?
Which personnel must undergo familiarization training on board?
What is the minimum number of channels required for the portable two-way VHF’s for survival craft?
Not counting actual capacity or structural and cargo specific limitations, the IBC Code states that for a single tank on a type 3 chemical tanker:
There is no filling restriction for a type 3 chemical tanker.
A Cargo Ship Equipment Certificate will be issued for:
5 years with control every 12 months.
A period not exceeding 24 months.
A period not exceeding 48 months.
What is the minimum permissible distance measured horizontally between the ship’s shell plating and the outer side bulkhead of the first cargo compartment on a Type II chemical tanker?
Not less than moulded breadth/5.
Not less than moulded breadth/15.
To inform ship of coast-stations messages, coast stations give a fixed times:
A list of the official identification numbers, for example the Maritime Mobile Service Indentity (MMSI).
A traffic list with the call-sign of the ships involved in alphabetical numerical sequence.
A list with the names of the ships involved spoken alphabetical numerical sequence.
A list of all the messages for each vessel.
On area A4 the function “Transmission and reception of signals for locating” is mainly based on:
The use of SARSAT COSPAS Epirbs.
The use of SART transponders.
Which word will precede a routine message?
No specific word will precede a routine message.
You are close to the entrance to a port in thick fog. You hear the following signal. What does it mean?
That there is a vessel at anchor in the vicinity. She is less than 100 metres in length.
That there is a vessel at anchor in the vicinity. She is more than 100 metres in length.
That there is a vessel aground in the vicinity.