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With reference to oil tanker equipment, the abbreviation VECS stands for:

Vapour Ejection Control System.

Vapour Emission Calibration System.

Vapour Emission Control System.

Vapour Emission Control Standard.

When tank cleaning hoses are tested for electrical continuity, they must display a reading of:

Not greater than 6 ohms per metre length.

I don’t know.

At least 8 ohms per metre length.

Not more than 10 ohms per metre length.

If W = Displacement, L = length, B = Breadth, D = depth of vessel, Cb = Block Coefficient, Cw = Coefficient of Waterplane, RD = Relative Density, then:

W = L · B · D · Cb / RD.

W = L · B · D · Cb.

I don’t know.

W = L · B · d · Cw.

What is meant be the term “sour crude”?

Crude oil containing hydrogen sulphide content greater than 0,1 % by volume.

Crude oil containing hydrogen sulphide content greater than 0,3 % by volume.

Crude oil containing hydrogen sulphide content greater than 0,5 % by volume.

I don’t know.

The inert gas system shall be capable of delivering inert gas to the cargo tanks at the rate of:

No such requirement.

At least 125 % of the maximum discharge capacity.

At least 135% of the maximum discharge capacity.

At least 150 % of the maximum rate of discharge capacity.

The purpose of the “mud box” fitted on a tanker is to:

Collect ships waste and water mud when ballasting and de-ballasting.

Catch the mud from the anchors and cables and deposit these at the windlass.

Restrict any particles and solids entering the pipeline system.

Catch spills when connecting the discharge or loading hose.

The purpose of permanent continuous coamings fitted from side to side across the decks near the accommodation of an oil tanker is:

To keep deck spills away from the accommodation and service areas.

To reduce the effects of racking stresses.

To push the sea water shipped onto the deck over the sides of the ship.

To increase the strength of the deck structure.

To correctly report an oil spill in US waters:

The master of the vessel responsible for the spill must advise the Environmental Protection Agency National Incident Reporting Center (or the appropriate regional office) within 2 hours of the incident being reported to that person.

The person in charge must first report the spill to the National Response Center or, if not practicable, to the Environmental Protection Agency regional office or local US Coast Guard Marine Safety Office. This must be done immediately that person has knowledge of the spill.

The person responsible for the spill must report preliminary details to the appropriate State Police within 30 minutes of the accidental discharge taking place.

I don’t know.

What is a VPR (OPA-90)?

Vessel Response Plan.

Vessel Report Plan.

Vessel Response Procurement.

I don’t know.

During an audit, adherence to the company cargo handling procedures can best be demonstrated:

By requesting that an audit takes place during cargo operations.

By providing a summary of out-turn figures for the auditor.

I don’t know.

By being able to provide comprehensive and verifiable documentary records of cargo operations.

The purpose of the demister unit within the Inert Gas System is:

To remove water from the IGS stream.

To remove sulphur oxides.

To cool the inert gas.

To prevent overheating.

If all indications are that a cargo has been received without damages, irregularities or short shipment and the phrase “apparent good order and condition” is entered on the Bill of Lading, then this Bill is this said to be:

A Due Title Bill of Lading.

An endorsed Bill of Lading.

A Bill of Lading completed for shipment.

A clean Bill of Lading.

When commencing the cargo transfer at the terminal, the decision to commence the transfer is made by:

The mutual agreement of those in charge of cargo operation, both on board and ashore.

The person in charge of cargo operation at the terminal.

The person in charge of the chartering and operation of the vessel.

The person in charge of cargo operation on the vessel.

Ship’s cargo pump room alarm must be automatically activated when levels of hydrocarbon gas concentration are:

No higher than 10 % of LEL.

No higher than 5 % of LEL.

No higher than 15 % of LEL.

I don’t know.

The compensation payment by the charterer that is due when a vessel is unable to load/discharge her cargo within the allowed and contracted time is referred to as:

Contractual penalty discount.

Discretion.

Demurrage.

Deferment.

If for some reason a vessel does not comply with a Classification Society’s requirements, what can a surveyor issue to the vessel enabling it to sail to the next port or for a period of time?

A Notification of Deficiency.

A revised Class Notation.

A Condition of Class.

A notification of Detention.

One particular group of hazardous goods that is highlighted by the IMDG Code as potentially being the most dangerous for carriage is:

Infectious substances.

Organic peroxides.

I don’t know.

Liquefied gases.

Prior to discharging cargo from an oil tanker, “line displacement” is usually conducted to:

To balance a rigid cargo arm.

I don’t know.

The calibration of the ship’s flow meter.

Verify the pipeline contents with previous grade have been replaced.

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, which are designated as:

5 categories, labelled A-E.

Three categories, numbered I, II and III.

10 categories, lattered A-K (excluding I).

10 categories, numbered 1-10.

As per the IMDG Code, “Marine Pollutant” is defined as:

A substance which is subject to the provisions of Chapter V of SOLAS 1974 as amended.

A substance which is subject to the provisions of Annex III of MARPOL.

I don’t know.

Any substance which is deemed hazardous to the marine environment.

What is the density of the undiluted vapour that is liberated from crude oil?

1,5 times that of inert gas.

I don’t know.

It doesn’t matter.

2 times that of inert gas.

When in-service testing a hose used for cargo transfer on an oil tanker (and for which the elongation of the hose assembly when new was greater than 2,5 %), the maximum permitted elongation before the hose must be withdrawn from service should be:

I don’t know.

Not more than 1,5 times the temporary elongation measured at the previous in-service test, as documented in the ship’s annual test record.

Not more than 1,5 times the temporary elongation measured when the hose assembly was new, as documented in the manufacturer’s certificate.

Not more than 1,25 times the temporary elongation measured when the hose assembly was last tested, as documented in the appropriate certificate.

For a vessel proceeding enroute, located more than 50 nm from nearest land outside a special area and having in operation its ODME, the maximum instantaneous rate of an oily water mixture is:

30 litres per nautical mile.

300 litres per nautical mile.

60 litres per nautical mile.

I don’t know.

As per the US Code of Federal Regulations, the current Oil Transfer Procedures for a vessel carrying out discharge in US ports must be:

That the procedures be legibly printed in a language or languages easily understood by personnel engaged in the transfer operation and permanently posted or available at a place where crew members can see and use them.

That the Master of the vessel engaged in a transfer shall, before commencing any transfer operation, ensure that all crew members involved in that operation shall be familiar with the applicable operating and emergency procedures and be capable of communicating in a common language with terminal operators.

That the procedures be available in hard-copy or electronic format to the Supervising Officer in a language with which he is familiar.

That the procedures be printed in the English and Spanish languages and permanently posted in the wheelhouse of the vessel.

Crude oils may be considered to consist:

A natural mixture of carbon and sulphur isomers.

A refined blend of hydrocarbon compounds and sulphur extracts.

A mixture of carbon extracts and naturally occurring wax.

A natural mixture of simple and complex hydrocarbon compounds.

What is to be considered when deciding the position of the accommodation on an oil tanker?

I don’t know.

A single failure of deck or bulkhead shall not allow fumes into the accommodation spaces.

They must be at the after end of the vessel.

There are no restrictions to the position of the accommodation.

Prior carrying out a Crude Oil Washing operation, the tank from which the crude is to be used for washing is usually partially discharged. This is done so as to:

Ensure that all water settled in the tank is removed prior washing, so as to ensure that the fresh cargo can be loaded on top without fear of contamination.

Ensure that only the required quantity of oil are kept in the tank, so as to reduce the amount of slops retained on the ship.

Ensure that any settled water is removed from the tank and only “dry” crude is used for washing so as to avoid electrostatic hazards during washing.

What are the three volumes of the IAMSAR Manual?

A – Command and Control; B – Communications; C – Rescue Procedures.

I – Planning and Preparation; II – Rescue Control; III – Reference.

I – Organization; II – Communications; III – Rescue Procedures.

I – Organization and Management; II – Mission Co-ordination; III – Mobile Facilities.

Any person who can assume overall charge of the ships crude oil washing operation must have:

They must have at least six months experience on tankers, be knowledgeable of the cleaning procedures and equipment applicable on board the vessel and be able to fully demonstrate understanding of the operation of the ODME equipment.

At least 12 months appropriate experience on oil tankers, have participated in at least two COW programmes and be fully knowledgeable of the contents of the Operations and Equipment Manual.

I don’t know.

They must have at least three months experience on tankers, have participated in at least six washing operations and be aware of the procedures associated with the completion of the Oil Record Book.

Which of the following is a definition of a petroleum product which is “non-flammble”?

Petroleum having a flash point of 80 °C or above, as determined by the closed cup method of test.

Petroleum having a flash point of 60 °C or above, as determined by the closed cup method of test.

I don’t know.

Petroleum having a flash point of 100 °C or above, as determined by the closed cup method of test.

Within the Oil Discharge Monitoring and Control System, an “overboard discharge control” is defined as:

A device which automatically initiates the sequence to stop the overboard discharge of the effluent in alarm conditions and prevents the discharge throughout the period the alarm prevails.

A system which monitors the discharge into the sea of oily ballast or other oil-contaminated water from the cargo tank areas.

A facility which prevents the initiation of the opening of the discharge valve or the operation of other equivalent arrangements before the monitoring system is fully operational.

A system which receives automatic signals of oil content, flow rate, ship’s speed, ship’s position, date and time.

Under the ISM Code the provision of individual control measures for specific work-related tasks exist in the:

Definition of supervisory responsibilities.

Documentation of individual job descriptions.

Permit to Work system.

Due diligence clause.

The approximate API gravity of Arabian Light Crude is:

30°.

40°.

27°.

33°.

When describing the characteristics of oil cargoes or oil/water slops, a “mercaptan” is:

A colourless, odorous gas, with a smell similar to rotting cabbage and which is generated naturally by the degredation of natural organisms, as may be found where water has remained under oil for a long time.

I don’t know.

A chemical additive blended with crude oil to inhibit the natural “rotten egg” smell associated with certain grades.

The component of hydrocarbon-based cargoes which is formed from Merolion Carbonized Tannin.

After efficient scrubbing of inert flue gas what would be the concentration of sulphur dioxide be:

25 ppm.

100 ppm.

50 ppm.

10 ppm.

The purpose of the decanting line between two slop tanks, where fitted, is:

To enable most of the recovered oil to be retained in the primary slop tank, while the cleaner part of the water will flow into the secondary slop tank, where it can be re-used as wash-water.

To avoid a build-up of static electricity during water washing, caused by air being drawn in as the primary slop tank empties.

To enable the filling of the secondary slop tank via the primary slop tank.

To enable both the primary and secondary slop tank to be filled without using the main cargo lines.

The recommended guideline for avoiding the risk of electrostatic potential in a mist produced by using oil and water during Crude Oil Washing operations is that:

Crude Oil Washing, where the oil source is stored in a slop tank or other tank that has previously contained slops, should be avoided.

I don’t know.

Before washing begins, any tank that is to be used as a source of oil for Crude Oil Washing should be partly discharged to remove any water that has settled out during the voyage. The discharge of a layer of at least 1 metre is necessary for this purpose.

If a slop tank is to be used to supply oil to drive a Crude Oil Washing operation in a cargo tank, then that slop tank must not have contained slops with a water content of more than 2 %.

You are on a sailing vessel, underway in open water. This vessel is sighted on the starboard bow, on a steady bearing and the distance is closing. By the International Regulations for the Preventing Collisions at Sea, what action will you follow?

Risk of collision is deemed to exist and, as the other vessel is on a steady bearing on my starboard side, I will maintain my course and speed.

This vessel is clearly a power-driven vessel and I anticipate that the bearing will therefore close and she will pass ahead at a safe distance.

Risk of collision is deemed to exist and, as the other vessel is on a steady bearing on my starboard side, I am required to keep out of the way. I will make a broad alteration of course to starboard.

By Rule 18, a power-driven vessel underway shall keep out of the way of a sailing vessel. I will maintain my course and speed, but will continue to monitor situation to ensure the other vessel takes avoiding action.

According to SOLAS, the mechanical ventilation system of the cargo pump room shall be capable of making:

I don’t know.

At least 10 air changes per hour.

At least 20 air changes per hour.

At least 6 air changes per hour.

As per MARPOL, the formula for calculating the minimum draft amidships for crude tankers in ballast condition is:

2,0 + 0,02 L.

I don’t know.

2,0 + 0,015 L.

2,0 + 0,002 L.

The chemical characteristics of effluent water from an inert gas scrubber and the condensate which collects in the deck mains would be:

Acidic in nature.

Demineralised in nature.

Alkaline in nature.

Neutral in nature.

What is the purpose of girders in the tank?

They transfer all the cargo forces acting on the plating.

They support the stiffeners and also take up some of the sea forces.

They transfer all sea forces acting on plating.

They support the stiffeners.

When discharging dirty ballast from an oil tanker at a high flow rate with main cargo pumps, the instantaneous rate of discharge of oil is calculated by formula:

Instantaneous rate of discharge (l/nm) = oil content (ppm) · flow rate (m3/h) / speed (knots) · 1 000.

Instantaneous rate of discharge (l/nm) = oil content (ppm) · 1 000 / flow rate (l/h) · speed (knots).

Instantaneous rate of discharge (ml/nm) = oil content (ml/nm) · flow rate (l/m) / speed (knots) · 100.

I don’t know.

Fluid driven eductors operate on Bernoulli’s principle, which states that:

The discharge rate is inversely proportional to the pressure applied in the drive inlet.

The increase in pressure at the eductor inlet is inversely proportional to the decrease in pressure as measured at the discharge orifice.

The speed of a moving fluid increases as the pressure in the fluid decreases.

The volume of a fluid increases as the pressure in it decreases.

As per the IMDG Code, an “article” is referred to as:

A device that contains a dangerous substance or mixture of substances.

A device that is responsible for initiating a dangerous reaction.

A form that contains important information about a hazardous substance.

Something that is packed within a freight container.

During Crude Oil Washing, those areas of the cargo tanks which are not directly struck by the oil jet from the tank washing machines are referred to as:

Hidden areas.

Protected areas.

Deflected areas.

Shadow areas.

As per MARPOL, Oil Record Book Part II, Cargo/Ballast Operations, must be carried and completed on oil tankers of:

150 gross tonnes and above.

I don’t know.

20 gross tonnes and above.

50 gross tonnes and above.

DG placards shall be located on a freight container:

One on each end and one on each side.

One on each side (only).

One on each end (only).

One of the back end and one on one of the sides (only).

An oil tanker with a defective Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment may be allowed by a Port State Authority to trade for:

One ballast voyage before proceeding to a repair port.

I don’t know.

The vessel will be detained until ODME is rectified.

Two ballast voyage before proceeding to a repair port.

When describing the characteristics of oil cargoes or oil/water slops, a “mercaptan” is:

A device fitted to a cargo pump which automatically alerts the operator once traces of water start to be detected during discharge.

A chemical additive blended with crude oil to inhibit the natural “rotten egg” smell associated with certain grades.

The component of hydrocarbon-based cargoes which is formed from Merolion Carbonized Tannin.

The purpose of expansion couplings to be fitted on the longitudinal pipelines of oil tankers is:

To allow the pipelines to follow the ships flexing movement when pitching.

To allow the pipeline to expand when loading a hot cargo through the pipeline.

To prevent the pipeline from cracking when the ship suffers from Racking stresses.

I don’t know.

The Reid Vapour Pressure (RVP) test is commonly used for measuring:

The absolute vapour pressure of the liquid at 37,8 °C.

The absolute vapour pressure of the liquid at 15,6 °C.

The absolute vapour pressure of the liquid at 38,7 °C.

The absolute vapour pressure of the liquid at 59 °C.

In context of cargo oil depth and ullage measurements, the abbreviation UTI stands for:

Ullage Topping Instrument.

Uniform Tank Indicator.

Uncorrected Tank Innage.

Ullage Temperature Interface.

The ODME printed record for ballast water discharge overboard from the cargo piping system on oil tankers operations must be retained on board for a minimum period:

Of 3 years.

I don’t know.

Of 2 years.

Of 1 year.

The approximate Upper Flammable Limit of Crude Oil when measured as a percentage volume in air is:

12,6 %.

15 %.

2,2 %.

9,5 %.

Your vessel is 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 engaged in underwater operations in the vicinity. She has divers down.

That there is a vessel at anchor in the vicinity.

That there is a vessel aground in the vicinity.

Depending on the API, an error measurement of 0,1 degree Fahrenheit in a tank containing 300 000 barrels of oil will result in which of the following volumes?

50 barrels.

150 barrels.

300 barrels.

25 barrels.

What is the relationship between absolute pressure and gauge pressure?

Absolute pressure = gauge pressure.

Absolute pressure = gauge pressure – atmospheric pressure.

I don’t know.

Absolute pressure = gauge pressure + barometric pressure.

As per SOLAS the Inert Gas System of an oil tanker must deliver the inert gas with a maximum level of oxygen of:

Not less than 8 % by volume.

Maximum 3 % by volume.

Not more than 5 % by volume.

Between 8 % to 11 % by volume.

With reference to oil cargo characteristics, “cloud point” is:

I don’t know.

The temperature at which an oil product begins to emit vapours which can be observed in a spectroscope due to the volume of solid particles extracted during evaporation.

The depth within a cargo above which no waxy solids are entrained.

The temperature at which a liquid hydrocarbon begins to congeal and take on a cloudy appearance, due to the bonding of constituent paraffin compounds.

Oil tankers are subject to cyclical bending moments throughout their life as a result classification society rules require a specific minimum reduction in steel thickness to be maintained within “x” length amidships, where “x” is:

0,4 length.

I don’t know.

0,2 length.

0,3 length.

After passing through the scrubbing tower of an inert gas system, the approximate level of carbon dioxide in the inert flue gas should be:

3 %.

21 %.

1 %.

13 %.

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.

A Letter of Credit.

I don’t know.

A Letter of Indemnity.

As per IMDG Code, the main criteria for drawing up classes for safe handling of hazardous substancesis on the basis of:

I don’t know.

Selective laboratory tests commissioned by the Committee.

Chronological order in which they have been assessed.

The type of hazard they present.

Why is it important to have good relationship on-board a vessel?

It encourages crew to extend their contract.

It will prevent accidents from happening.

It leads to better work performance and positive atmosphere among the crew.

Crew comes to know each others problems.

As per international regulations, the minimum inert gas pressure required to be maintained in slop tanks if slops are retained on board is:

10 mm/water gauge.

750 mm/water gauge.

1 000 mm/water gauge.

100 mm/water gauge.

With reference to the exposure of “vapours” from oil cargoes, “Short Term Exposure Limit” value is determined by:

The airborne concentration of a toxic substance averaged over any 10 minute period, usually expressed in ppm.

The airborne concentration of a toxic substance averaged over any 15 minute period, usually expressed in ppm.

The airborne concentration of a toxic substance averaged over any 25 minute period, usually expressed in ppm.

The airborne concentration of a toxic substance averaged over any 30 minute period, usually expressed in ppm.

For security purposes, the IMDG Code should be read in conjunction with the:

Chapter XI-2 of SOLAS and Part A of the ISPS Code.

Part B of the ISPS Code and Chapter II of the Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Act.

I don’t know.

IMO NVIC 24 and 46 CFR 2.05.

As per the IMDG Code, “Proper Shipping Name” is defined as:

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.

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 DoS addresses the responsibility for the security of the water around the ship and the verification of increased threat levels.

True.

False.

On a traditional crude oil carrier, it is possible to arrange the valves in the bottom of a pumproom so that cargo flows from one bottom line to another. When more than one grade of cargo is carried, what is the operational safeguard requirement regarding these valves?

There is no so special requirement.

That two valves must be closed on each line or a “spacer” removed to ensure no direct connection between tanks.

That one valve segregation is maintained at all times.

That there is two valve segregation.

Segregated Ballast Tanks on an oil tanker may best be defined as:

Cargo tanks which may be used for the carriage of ballast.

Cargo tanks which each have their own individual pumps, are fitted with independent piping systems and are served by unconnected ventilation arrangements.

Tanks which are completely separate from cargo or fuel oil systems, being permanently allocated to the carriage of ballast and fitted with their own pumps and associated piping.

Cargo tanks which may be used for ballast, where the lines are not connected to the Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment.

With reference to ship stability, the letters “TPC” stand for:

Tonnes per Centimetre Immersion.

Tonnes per Centimetre.

Tipping Perimeter Centre.

Trim per Centimetre.

Not more than 1,5 times the temporary elongation measured at the previous in-service test, as documented in the ship’s annual test record.

Not more than 1,25 times the temporary elongation measured when the hose assembly was last tested, as documented in the appropriate certificate.

Not more than 1,5 times the temporary elongation measured when the hose assembly was last tested, as documented in the appropriate certificate.

Not more than 1,5 times the temporary elongation measured when the hose assembly was new, as documented in the manufacturer’s certificate.

Oil tankers of 70 000 tons and above, delivered after 31 December 1979 shall be:

No requirement regarding number of slop tanks.

Shall be provided with at least 2 slop tanks.

I don’t know.

Shall be provided with slop tank.

A VLCC is to anchor in a depth of 80 meters in open water with moderate swell running. How many shackles of anchor chain should be used to ensure safely anchored?

8 shackles.

11 shackles.

6 shackles.

3 shackles.

When cargo discharge reaches stripping levels on an oil tanker, it is necessary to reduce the inert gas pressure so as to:

Comply with the requirement of MARPOL Annex VI.

Avoid over-capacity in the IG generator.

Avoid locking the cargo pump impeller.

Minimise blowback.

Besides danger of vapour inhalation by crewmembers, if Hydrogen Sulphide is present in high concentrations in crude oil, it can also cause:

Polymerisation.

Acid build-up.

Settling and layering.

Corrosion.

As per the IMDG Code, an “article” is referred to as:

Something that is packed within a freight container.

A device that is responsible for initial dangerous reaction.

A device that contains a dangerous substance or mixture of substances.

A form that contains important information about a hazardous substance.

What is the ideal maximum viscosity at which crude oil cargoes are best discharged for maximum efficiency of centrifugal pumps:

450 cSt (450 mm2/s).

I don’t know.

250 cSt (250 mm2/s).

45 cSt (45 mm2/s).

The «Cargo Handling and Stowage, Management, Oil Tanker» subject provides both theoretical and practical knowledge on safely working with electrical equipment. Mastery of this material is a key indicator of an employee’s competence in their role aboard a vessel. Cargo handling and stowage on an oil tanker involve the processes of loading, unloading, and storing liquid cargo, such as crude oil or petroleum products. These operations require meticulous planning, strict adherence to safety protocols, and compliance with industry regulations to ensure the safe and efficient transportation of liquid cargo.

Version: 4.1, 5.0, 5.1, 6.0.0, 6.0.8, 6.0.10.
Test type: STCW.
Department: Cargo Handling and Stowage.
Level: Management.
Vessel type: Oil Tanker.

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