The test consists of 80 random questions.
Total questions on this topic: 171
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.
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.
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?
Part of the outer surface of a refrigeration compressor crankcase and the refrigerant return line near the compressor ice up heavily during normal operation. Which of the options given is the most likely cause of this problem?
The superheat control setting for the thermostatic expansion valve is set too low.
The filter drier unit in the liquid line is partly blocked.
The seawater flow control valve for the condenser is faulty allowing insufficient cooling water flow.
The oil separator is not functioning correctly and is allowing lubricating oil to pass into the system.
On a RoRo vessel carrying no more than 36 passengers, what is the minimum capacity of the ventilation system protecting standard cargo spaces intended for carriage of motor vehicles with fuel in their tanks for their own propulsion.
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.
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.
According to the rules of GMDSS vessels are equipped with certain radio-communication devices depending on:
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Rescue boat with waterproof canopy.
When carrying LNG cargoes it is useful to have information about its thermodynamic properties. What is a common source of information that can be used to obtain values for a wide range of these properties?
Material safety data sheet.
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.
Which of the following is a chemical commonly added to cleaning substances used to clean galley areas?
A drip tray containing oil is on fire. The only fire fighting equipment available is water hose with spray jet/spray nozzle. How, if at all, should you attempt to put out this fire using water?
Water should be applied in a jet to the back of the fire.
Water should be applied to the oil in a single jet only.
Water should not be used on any type of oil fire.
The water can be applied in a fine spray starting from the front in a sweeping motion.
What is the main responsibility of a bridge lookout at night?
Inform the bridge of any new lights when they appear over the horizon or any other items observed which may affect the ship.
Inform bridge of changing weather patterns.
Inform bridge of any lights when they appear over the horizon.
Inform bridge of any other ships observed, which appear to be getting closer to your own ship.
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 purpose of adding inhibitor to the individual cargo?
To avoid explosive (flammable) area in cargo tanks.
To avoid humidity in cargo tanks.
To assure all oxygen is removed from cargo tank and avoid chemical reaction.
To avoid radicals building up in cargo tanks.
Enthalpy is an expression of how much energy is tied up in one kilo of a substance. A substance’s total energy consists of:
External and internal energy.
According to the industry guidelines in the ISGOTT Guide and assuming terminal regulations do not require otherwise, what action should be taken to drain accumulated water from the deck during cargo handling operations in rainy conditions?
The accumulated water is to be drained periodically and the scupper plugs to be immediately closed once the water has been run off. Water containing oily residues is to be transferred to a slop tank or other suitable receptacle.
The scupper plugs are to be kept closed and sealed; any volume of water that is not contained should be allowed to flood over the fishplate.
During periods of heavy rain, it is considered prudent and safe to allow water to drain continuously; therefore scupper plugs should be removed in such conditions.
The accumulated water is to be transferred to a spare tank.
Which is the “FORWARD BREAST LINE”, in the figure?
The forward breast line is indicated by B, in the figure.
The forward breast line is indicated by C, in the figure.
The forward breast line is indicated by D, in the figure.
The forward breast line is indicated by A, in the figure.
When will a hatch cover cross-joint wedge need replacement?
When the flat spring is missing.
When the flat spring is bent.
When the flat spring is rusty.
How can the error of the Gyro compass be determined?
By comparing the course readout on the GPS with the gyro course steered.
By using any of the methods in the suggested answers.
By taking the radar bearing of an object when the radar is on a compass stabilised mode and comparing it with the bearing on the chart of the same object.
By taking a transit bearing with the gyro compass of two prominent fixed shore objects and comparing it with the bearing of the same objects on the chart.
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.
During mooring operations which is the safe place to be in?
Outside the colored zone.
Behind the “point of restraint” but inside the zone.
Between the “point of break” and the “point of restraint”.
Where ever you feel safe.
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.
What is the purpose of the unscheduled inspectors on board ships?
To determine whether the ship is seaworthy.
To issue a certificate of seaworthiness.
To issue a trading permit.
Mainly to determine whether the manning regulations have been adhered to.
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:
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.
Which is the “Windlass”, in the figure?
The Windlass is indicated by D, in the figure.
The Windlass is indicated by C, in the figure.
The Windlass is indicated by A, in the figure.
The Windlass is indicated by B, in the figure.
In respect of washings from the cargo area of an oil tanker, what is the maximum instantaneous rate of oil that can be pumped into the sea when a vessel is outside a special area, proceeding en route, has in operation a monitoring and control system for the discharge of oil and is located more than 50 nautical miles from the nearest land?
30 litres per nautical miles.
300 litres per nautical miles.
60 litres per nautical miles.
0,03 litres per nautical miles.
What is the main requirement of a lookout posted on the bridge?
Good eyesight and able to communicate with the OOW (officer on watch).
To see changing weather patterns.
To detect new targets when they break the line of horizon.
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.
What is the minimum capacity of the portable tank of a portable foam applicator?
On board a DSC-call is to be made in case of an OBS. Choose the category:
How many lifebuoys can you expect to find on board a cargo ship of 190 metres in length (including those of the quick-release system)?
At least 8 distributed on both sides of the ship.
At least 10 distributed on both sides of the ship.
At least 12 distributed on both sides of the ship.
At least 14 distributed on both sides of the ship.
What should you do if the temperature of Hydrogen Peroxide Solution 65 % carried is raising 2 °C per 5 hours and the temperature is above 40 °C?
No special action to be taken.
To avoid uncontrolled decomposition the cargo should be discharged overboard.
The cargo should be heated up to 45 °C.
The cargo should be monitored closely for the next 12 hours.
What are we seeing here?
A sailing vessel less than 20 metres in length, displaying the optional combined lantern in lieu of standard sailing lights, seen head on.
A sailing vessel, seen from astern, where the edges of her sidelights are both visible.
A sailing vessel of less than 10 metres in length, displaying the mandatory combined lantern in lieu of sailing lights, seen head-on.
A sailing vessel, at anchor.
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.
On a container vessel, where should a mid-bay guide be positioned?
On the tank top mid-way in 40′ guides to prevent transverse movement of 20′ containers.
On the tank top at the ends of 40′ container bays.
At the base of cell guides.
Between 20′ container bays on deck.
On the figure possible definitions of the term “HEIGHT” are given. Which one is the correct one?
Height is given by D on the figure.
Height is given by C on the figure.
Height is given by B on the figure.
Height is given by A on the figure.
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.
Your vessel have been in collision with another vessel. You are taking in water and you have to prepare for leaving the vessel. How will you act?
Send a distress message and collect survival suits/thermal bags.
Collect your own personal belongings.
Just jump over board and be ready.
Assist your friends to collect their personal belongings.
According to 33 CFR 156, oil tankers trading in US waters are required to test and document the testing of cargo transfer hoses and transfer pipe system. What is the minimum requirement when testing these components?
That no leakage occurs under static liquid pressure of at least 1,5 times the maximum allowable working pressure.
That no leakage occurs under dynamic fluid pressure of less than 1,5 times the maximum allowable working pressure.
That no leakage occurs at the nominal anticipated working pressure.
That no leakage occurs under static liquid pressure of at least 1,25 times the maximum allowable working pressure.
What are the requirements regarding slop tank capacity on combination carriers with smooth walls (bulkheads)?
Not less than 3 % of the oil-carrying capacity of the ship.
Not less than 1 % of the oil-carrying capacity of the ship.
Not less than 1,5 % of the oil-carrying capacity of the ship.
Not less than 2 % of the oil-carrying capacity of the ship.
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.
During duplex mode you are able to:
Talk to two stations simultaneously.
Interrupt after releasing the PTT-switch.
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.
This circuit consists of two resistances, R1 = 6 ohm and R2 = 12 ohm, connected in series. Calculate the equivalent resistance R(S) of the two resistances.
When is a tank gas free?
A tank is only to be considered as gas free when no traces of flammable and/or poisonous gas are measured and in addition O2 content is measured to be 21 %.
A tank is only to be considered as gas free when it has been cleaned and the O2 content is measured to be 21 %.
A tank is only to be considered as gas free when it has been cleaned, ventillated and there is no smell in the tank.
A tank is only to be considered as gas free when it has been cleaned and there is no smell in the tank.
In which way may intake of poisonous material occur?
Skin penetration and skin absorption.
The abbreviation “NPSH” is often seen in connection with the efficiency of cargo pumps on oil tankers. What does this abbreviation stand for?
Nominal Pressure Suction Head.
Natural Pumping Standard Height.
Necessary Pumping Suction Hazard.
Net Pressure Suction Head.
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 action should be taken if the heat transfer capacity of a heat exchanger operating as a lubricating oil cooler is reducing?
The heat transfer surfaces should be cleaned.
Increase the cooling water pressure.
Increase the lubricating oil flowrate.
Decrease the lubricating oil flowrate.
What is the purpose of the LD (low duty) compressors on an LNG carrier?
To handle the LNG boil-off vapour for fuelling the boiler.
To discharging the LNG cargo at a slow rate.
To deliver inert gas and to aid cooling down of the cargo tanks.
To transfer cargo vapour to the shore installation during loading operations.
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.
Sea area A4 is in maritime radio traffic sea area:
Outside the sea areas A1, A2 and A3.
With the exception of sea areas A1, A2 and A3, within the range of Inmarsat-satellites, where continuous alarm is available.
Within VHF-radiotelephony-range of a coast station, where continuous DSC-alarm is available.
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.
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 are the compressors fitted as part of the cargo system onboard LNG carriers normally used for?
Inerting and gas freeing the cargo tanks.
What is the correct name of the tool shown in the sketch?
Which international regulations govern the disposal of waste material, including galley waste, from ships?
The Industry Best Practise Guide for Restaurant Management.
In the case when the temperature of the ambient air is equal to 10 °C and the wind is blowing at a speed of 10 m/sec the shipwrecked person must consider that the effect of air on his body is equivalent to that of an air whose temperature would be approximately:
In a smoke filled alleyway where will the cleanest air be found, and how should you proceed out?
Near to the deck, crawl out keeping your face as near to the deck as possible.
Sit and wait for the rescue party.
It will be the same in all parts, therefore I would just leave as quickly as possible.
Towards the upper part, stand as tall as possible and walk out.
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 is a steering wheel?
A helm used to steer the ship.
A drum for heaving of ropes.
Another name for a lifebuoy.
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 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.
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.
The following DSC was received (at what time received?) 27.05.1997 23:23 CALLED VHF CH70 FORMAT: DISTRESS DIST-ID: 367449000 N OF: UNDESG DISTRESS POSITION: N 52,43 E04.maj DIST-UTC: 00:00 TELECOM: G3E SIMP TEL EOS: EOS.
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.
Diodes are widely used in rectification, or the conversion of alternating current to direct current. The sinusoidal input voltage V (in) is applied to the circuit shown. Which of the output voltages is correct?
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.
Falls used in launching shall be turned end for end at an interval of not more than X months and to be renewed not later than every Y years, where the intervals are:
On a Container vessel, what determines how containers should be lashed?
Advice from shore planners.
The cargo securing manual.
How will you calculate transverse accelerations?
Multiply the values taken from tables 2, 3 and 4 of the Cargo Stowage and Security (CSS) Code.
Multiply the values taken from tables 3 and 4 of the Cargo Stowage and Security (CSS) Code.
From formulae given in the Cargo Securing Manual (CSM).
Rule of thumb and past experience.
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.
Indicate the correct name for the tool:
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.
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.
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?
You are in open water and clear conditions. You are approaching the pilot station when you hear this signal from a vessel ahead of you. What does it signify?
That the vessel is operating astern propulsion.
That the vessel is starting his engine and resuming his passage.
That the vessel is picking up his pilot.
That the vessel is altering his course to starboard.