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The pyrotechnics used to transmit visual signals to other vessels, boats or aircrafts are of the following type
all of the above-mentioned
*B Class divisions in ships are constructed so that they are capable of preventing the passage of flame to the end of a standard fire test held for:
In case each hydrant is not fitted with hose and nozzles, what is the requirement? (SOLAS II-2/4.6.1)
Hoses with fixed nozzles to be kept ready for use in conspicuous positions near the hydrants
Complete interchangeability of hose couplings and nozzles
Hoses and nozzles for each hydrant to be available at the fire stations
At each fire station, sufficient number of hoses with nozzles for the hydrants in the area shall be available
*At what time must an automatic sprinkler fire-extinguishing system be capable of immediate operation?
In ports, if there is less than three responsible members of the crew on duty
Where would you find out which fire sections are enclosed by "A" or "B" class divisions on a ship?
On the general arrangement plan
All the mentioned alternatives
On the Ship's fire control plans
In order to achieve a greater effectiveness when using a permanent system of extinction with gases (for example CO2), we must…
Check the valves, seal the area and activate the extinction system
Only activate the alarm, then the extinction system
Activate the alarm, evacuate the area and seal the place, then activate the extinction system
Activate the extinction system before we activate the alarm
A MMSI number consist of:
the call sign followed by 4 digits
In the radio telex-traffic the landline-connection with a subscriber ashore will be broken with the following command:
You wish to send a message via an Inmarsat-C installation to an Inmarsat-A telex installation. The message is composed in ‘ASCII’. The message can be sent:
To obtain “time and duration” after a telephone call with number 010-1234567 in the Netherlands, via an Inmarsat-terminal, one should enter after receiving the second dialling tone:
The legal type VHF-antenna has a length of:
What is the name of the reference manual, jointly produced by the International Maritime Organization and the International Civil Aviation Authority, which currently outlines the organization and management of search and rescue activities at sea?
The Search and Rescue (IMOSAR) Manual.
The Internation Maritime Search and Rescue (IMARSAR) Manual.
The International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual.
The Merchant Ship Search and Rescue (MERSAR) Manual.
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"?
A « OSC » is :
A SAR coordinating centre
The master of a ship who coordinates on scene search and rescue operations
When carring a cargo in a tank which not requires any heating, what should be done with the heating coils prior loading ?
The should be blown completely dry by the use of air or nitrogen.
The coils should be blanked.
The should be blown completely dry by the use of air or nitrogen and then blanked.
The coils should be filled with water and blanked.
SOLAS regulations require surveys of ships to be carried out at certain times and at certain intervals. Which of the following surveys apply to passenger ships only?
A survey before the commence of each voyage
Periodical survey every 6 months
Periodical survey every 12 months
Periodical survey every 24 months
SCENARIO: ' All Fast ' has just been declared on completion of an underway mooring operation on both the constant heading ship (generally the discharging vessel) and the manoeuvring vessel (generally the offtake vessel). It is now decided that the former vessel should anchor. Who assumes responsibility for navigation from ' All Fast ' time to completion of anchoring time?
The vessel anchoring assumes responsibility
Both vessels assume equal responsibility
The more experienced Sen.Off.Deck assumes responsibility
The offtake vessel assumes responsibility
When a licensed mariphone is replaced:
the old mariphone must be checked out and the new one must be checked in
the seller must check in the set at the authority concerned
nothing should be done, for a license was already issued
The prescribed test of EPIRB, SART and portable VHF radio set must be entered in:
By reduced transmitting power is meant in VHF a power between:
How many maintenance methods must be provided by ships sailing in area A1 and A2
Which of the following duties shall be included in the "muster list" as being assigned to crewmembers in relation to passengers ?
ensuring that extra food and water is taken to the survival craft
clearing the escape routes
assembling passengers at muster station
ensuring that every passenger is provided with an immersion suit or a thermal protective aid
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
The muster list must be prepared:
at least 2 hours before the ship proceeds to sea
at least 1 hour before the ship proceeds to sea
At any moment before the ship proceeds to sea
at least 2 hours after the ship has proceeded to sea
What is the minimum number of lifebuoys carried by a cargo vessel of more than 200 metres in length ?
*On board a ship, how many lifebuoys is required to be fitted with a buoyant lifeline ?
At least one lifebouy with buoyant lifeline on each side of the ship
Half of the total number of lifebuoys provided on board
Only the two lifebuoys of the quick-release system
The total number of lifebuoys provided on board
the minimum number of lifebuoys required on a cargo ship depends on:
the number of persons on board
the sea area in which the ship is allowed to sail.
What signal, if any, is specified in SOLAS as the "Abandon ship" signal ?
six short blasts followed by one long blast
seven short blasts followed by one long blast
the "Abandon ship" signal is not specified, only the general emergency alarm signal is stated
The grabline of a lifebuoy has a length of:
5 times the outer diameter of the lifebuoy
4 times the outer diameter of the lifebuoy
2 times the outer diameter of the lifebuoy
3 times the outer diameter of the lifebuoy
The thermal insulation provided to the wearer of an anti-exposure suit is sufficient to ensure that the wearer's body core temperature does not fall at a rate of more than:
0.5°C per hour after the first 1.5h immersion in calm water at a temperature of 5°C
1.5°C per hour after the first 2,5h immersion in calm water at a temperature of 5°C
1.5°C per hour after the first 0.5h immersion in calm water at a temperature of 5°C
1°C per hour after the first 2h immersion in calm water at a temperature of 5°C
Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every rescue boat ?
four rocket parachute flares
one daylight signalling mirror with instructions
Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every lifeboat ?
sea-charts and navigating equipment
anti-seasickness medicine and one seasickness bag for each person
one immersion suit for each person
Which one of the listed requirements regarding the stowage of rescue boats do not correspond to present regulations? (SOLAS III/14)
Rescue boats shall be stowed attached to launching appliances
Rescue boats shall be stowed in apposition suitable for launching and recovery
Rescue boats shall be stowed in a state of continuos readiness for launching in not more than 5 minutes
Rescue boats shall be stowed so neither the rescue boat nor its launching arrangements will interfere with any survival craft at any other launching station
Who is the leader of the lifeboat drill (abandon ship drill)?
The appointed lifeboat commander.
The first member of the crew arriving at the survival craft.
What special safety measures are required by a seaman when working aloft on a stage?
Safety harness with a rope secured to a safe point above.
No special safety measures required.
A safety harness secured to the stage.
Helmet, safety shoes and gloves.
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.
Why are all RoRo passenger ships divided into vertical ’zones’?
There is one fire team in each zone
All vertical zones are separated with watertight doors, which will be closed in the case of a grounding, etc.
Vertical zones are fire zones which can be divided from each other with fire doors. In case of fire, all fire doors in front and aft of the fire will be closed to prevent spreading of smoke/fire.
Vertical zones are separated with fire doors which will be closed automatically when the fire alarm start.
On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term "PANAMA LEAD" are given. Which one is the correct one?
Panama lead is given by C on the figure
Panama lead is given by D on the figure
Panama lead is given by A on the figure
Panama lead is given by B on the figure
Why is it necessary to have routine testing of the cooling water?
To detect the presence of contaminants in the water that may be injurious to the cooling system.
To ensure that the proper residuals of treatment chemicals, as specified, are maintained all time.
To trace leakage in the cooling water system.
How should the initial draught survey report form be signed?
Adjacent to the column for the final draught survey
Adjacent to the initial draught survey figure remarked ‘for initial draught survey only'
Between the two columns for the initial and final draught surveys remarked ‘for initial draught survey only'
Adjacent to the initial draught survey figure
Choose the option which is most likely to result in erosion of the tubes in a heat exchanger.
Cooling water velocity too high.
Cooling water temperature too high.
Cooling water pressure too high.
Rate of heat transfer too high.
What information should be displayed on a Fumigated Container?
The date of manufacture of the container
The proper name of the fumigant and the date it was applied
The trade name of the fumigant and the date it was applied
The last container inspection date
What requires close attention during portable car deck inspections?
Abrasions over the decks' surfaces
Signs of cracks in way of deck supports
A cable has a resistance of 1 milli-ohm per metre. It supplies a 300A load over a distance of 100 metres. What is the voltage drop along it's length?
Why is air draught an important consideration when loading bulk cargoes on Bulk Carriers?
Because the vessel may pass under a bridge(s) whilst approaching or leaving the berth
Because of the vessel's movement whilst berthing or unberthing
Because of variations in under keel clearances whilst alongside the berth
Because of movement of the bulk cargo loader or unloaders
What pressure is present in the crankcase of a vapour compression refrigeration compressor?
The same as the discharge pressure.
The same as the atmospheric pressure.
The same as the lubricating oil pressure.
The same as the suction pressure.
What do you understand by the term Slewing?
Making the grab bucket/hook move up and down.
Making the complete crane move port and starboard.
Making the crane jib move up and down.
Making the crane jib move from side to side.
A bulk vessel is loading to summer load draught of 10.00 metres; the present draught amidships are 9.96 metres port and 9.98 metres to starboard; The sinkage to maximum loading is?
The sinkage allowed is 30 centimetres ( 0.30 metres)
The vessel is already at maximum draught
The sinkage allowed is 3 centimetres ( 0.03 metres)
To avoid overbunkering and oil spill, it is very important that we keep a close monitoring of the bunkering progress, and this is done by sounding and calculations, the most reliable way is:
The remote gauge system will provide us with the necessary information
Take ullage soundings in the tanks from deck
Calculate time and flow, to find out how much oil is received
A combination of ullage soundings and readings from the remote gauges
Why is it important to slow down the main engine RPM while water-washing the turbocharger?
To protect the blower side
Not to damage the rotor blades
To protect the exhaustgas economizer.
What is the most important task after carrying out any major overhaul on a diesel engine?
A thorough check inside the engine to make sure all tools and cleaning rags have been removed.
Start the engine to check the direction of rotation.
Start the auxiliary blower to ventilate the engine so that it has sufficient fresh air for starting.
Repair any damaged paint work on the engine.
Why do we use stabilisers on passenger ships?
To decrease the dynamic stability
To adjust the trim of the vessel
To increase the intact stability
To decrease the rolling angle of the vessel
When should you use safety goggles?
When you are filling in the engine room log book.
When you are tidying up in the engine room workshop.
When you are working with power tools or chemicals.
Where would you look for a summary of the important safety and handling information on a particular chemical cargo loaded on your ship?
The Master's Standing Orders.
The Company Cargo Handling Manual.
The Material Safety Data Sheet.
This circuit is widely used for rectification of AC into DC. Which of the diagrams is correct for the out- put voltage when the input voltage is sine-shaped as shown?
If the high PPM alarm is actuated on an automatic O.W.S. What should happen?
Overboard discharge is stopped.
Overboard discharge continues.
The oil outlet valve opens.
When is it safe for ship's personnel to enter the cargo tank of an LNG carrier to carry out routine maintenance and inspection?
Whenever the tank has been emptied of cargo as long as breathing apparatus is worn.
Only when the tank has been discharged and it is fully inerted.
Only after gas freeing and an atmosphere test shows 21% oxygen content.
Whenever a test of the atmosphere shows a methane content of less than 2% of the lower explosive limit (LEL).
On a Container vessel, what will attending surveyors inspect when containers have been lost overboard?
The vessel's Safety Construction certificate
The on-board cargo lashing inventory
Certificates of approval related to lashing equipment used to secure those containers
The vessel's Class certificate
Which factor influences the pumping capacity (flow) of a centrifugal pump the most?
Where is the "BRIDGE", in the figure?
The Bridge is C, in the figure
The Bridge is A, in the figure
The Bridge is D, in the figure
The Bridge is B, in the figure
Why is it important that all the system valves are closed after completing bilge or ballast pumping operations?
It isn't important how the valves are left after pumping operations are completed.
To make sure the valves do not seize in the open position.
To keep the pump housing full of fluid.
To avoid accidental intake of water into the engine room in case of valve or pipeline failure.
What are the duties of engine room ratings forming part of an engine room watch?
To note all machinery not functioning properly.
To clean and maintain dirty equipment.
To assist in the efficient and safe watchkeeping.
To verify the current operational parameters.
Which of the hydrocarbon gases is the main one in LNG?
What must be ensured prior to loading heavy lift cargoes, on a general cargo vessel?
That the vessel is listed to the side opposite to which the load is to be lifted
That the vessel’s moorings are doubled
That the port authorities have been informed
That there are no free sufrace moments in tanks
What should you keep in mind when releasing lashings?
Step aside when lashings are released
Release lashings with great care to reduce the risk of injury when tension is released
On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term "AFT SPRING" are shown. Which one is the correct one?
Aft spring is defined as A on the figure
Aft spring is defined as B on the figure
Aft spring is defined as C on the figure
Aft spring is defined as D on the figure
What must be checked carefully before commencement of ballasting tanks on a bulk carrier, when operating in very cold conditions?
Air pipes and sounding pipe open
No special precautions need to be taken.
Air ventilator pipes closed.
All air ventilators are open and free from ice build up.
If a fuel oil cargo is treated with an anti-static additive, how does this affect its conductivity characteristics?
It becomes an accumulator of static charge.
It becomes mildly magnetic for a time.
Its relaxation time after loading is extended.
It becomes a non-accumulator of static charge.
Who is authorized to operate hoisting equipment?
Personnel authorized by the master?
Which of these procedures should crew follow when conducting a search?
Search the perimeter of the space up to a height of 5 feet.
Wait in the area they’ve finished searching until they’re contacted for a status update.
"Stand quietly in various spots around the space, listening for unusual sounds like the tick tock of a clock mechanism."
Conduct random or spot checks of logical threat areas.
When it is required that a mandatory prewash is to be witnessed, who is to make and sign the applicable entries in the Cargo Record Book?
A government-authorized surveyor.
During maintenance work on the main engine a problem arises regarding the lifting of a main component in that the manufacturer's instructions ado not apply to the engine as fitted and present a hazard. In which of the information/record sources given in the options, is it most important to record the information relating to this anomaly?
Engine room planned maintenance schedule.
ISM procedures in the ship's safety manual.
How is positive stability maintained when loading heavy lift cargoes?
By completely filling the ship’s double bottom tanks and monitoring the loading operation
By monitoring the vessel’s stability during the loading operation
By completely filling those double bottom tanks associated with the cargo hold concerned
By listing the vessel to the opposite side to which the load is being lifted
Once a vessel has discharged a fruit cargo it is important to check that all cargo residues have been removed, particularly if the next cargo is to be a sensitive fruit cargo. From the options given, select the most important reason for this requirement.
The cargo residue is unsightly.
The cargo residue can produce large amounts of ethylene.
The cargo residue may become smelly.
The cargo residue may attract the attention of the loading surveyor.
What can happen with a lub. oil cooled piston if You stop the lub. oil pump immediately after You stop the engine?
You save the oil sealings in the piston.
The oil flashpoint will be changed.
Overheating of the piston, and oil coke deposits in the cooling chambers.
According to ISGOTT, which of the following indicates the approximate density ratio of undiluted gas, in relation to air, from a typical crude oil?
0.8 times that of the air (assuming atmospheric pressure above 1000 mb).
1.8 times that of the air.
1.5 times that of the air.
A vessel is scheduled to enter a SECA during a forthcoming voyage? What additional considerations must a Chief Engineer take into account when planning for this voyage?
That all garbage is fully disposed of prior to entry into the SECA and suitable arrangements are made for retention while in the SECA.
That there is sufficient room in the bilge holding tank to ensure no discharges of machinery space bilges takes place while the vessel is in the SECA.
That the incinerator is shut down for the duration of the time the vessel is in the SECA.
The availability of low sulphur fuel and the change over time required to ensure the system is clear of normal fuel prior to entry into the SECA.
Which of the following is associated with staphyloccocal food posining?
Uncooked fish that has been defrosted overnight in a refrigerator.
Food that is not kept properly hot (or cold) as required.
If left-over cooked meat is to be re-used in another meal, which of the following precautions must be taken?
The meat must be fine chopped to ensure it re-heats to at least 70 degrees Celsius as quickly as possible; it must not be mixed with newly preared raw meat; the dish in which it is used must only be heated once.
The meat can be directly added to another dish and musdt be re-heated to the temperature required by the new recipe; it can then be re-heated for further servings provided it is refrigerated in between.
The cooked meat must have been refrigerated until required; it can be taken out, chopped and mixed thoroughly with newly cooked ingredients, to ensure it is adequately re-heated. If it cools before serving, it can be warmed through on a hot plate or under a heat lamp.
The meat must be sliced to a thickness of less than 5 mm to ensure it re-heats to at least 50 degrees Celsius during cooking; it can only be layered with other previously cooked ingredients; the dish in which it is used can be re-heated again, provided it is refrigerated between each serving.
What percentage of the baggage is required to be checked at Security Level 1?
25-50% of the baggage is required to be checked at Security Level 1.
The percentage is not specified.
100% of the baggage is required to be checked at Security Level 1.
5-15% of the baggage is required to be checked at Security Level 1.
Consider the situation sketched below. What can happen if the tugmaster is not careful?
The tug may be turned across your bow with the danger of being turned over.
The stern of the tug may be sucked into your bow.
The tug may be pushed away from the ship and thus unable to assist your vessel.
The tugmaster may loose control and ram your bow with possible damage to your ship.
This amplifier circuit is a common configuration used to amplify the difference in voltage between two input signals; in this case input 1 and 2. What is this amplifier called?
Darlington connection amplifier
Large bulk carriers are more likely to suffer from cracks in structure in which of the following parts of the vessel?
In number 1 and number 2 holds
Around hatch corners and upper ballast tanks amidships
On bottom plating in the after part of the vessel
What do you understand by the expression Slave Controller
The controller is following a pre-set control sequens
The secondary controller in a cascade control system
The controller is always working hard
What measures should be taken when handling mail?
Wear rubber gloves and protective clothing when opening suspicious looking mail.
Open any mail that looks suspicious.
Tear open letters with your hands.
X-ray or scan parcels before opening them.
After main power is restored, a timed sequential restart of motor-driven auxiliaries is necessary to avoid:
Overvoltage due to current surges
Generator overload due to many motors starting at simultaneously
Overloading creating earth faults
Over-frequency due to overspeed of generator
Why should containers containing scrap metal be stowed under deck or in high on-deck stowage positions?
Because of separation requirements under the IMDG Code
To avoid contact with seawater
Because of shippers’ requirements
Because of segregation requirements under the IMDG Code
High-level alarms are always switched on during loading operations. Is it necessary to have them switched on during discharge operations on a chemical tanker?
The only way a high level alarm will activate during discharge is as the set level is passed as the tank empties. It is therefore of no value to have them switched on.
No, the alarms are only of value and significance for an increasing liquid level such as is found during loading.
Yes, there is still a risk of overflow if several tanks are connected to a common line system.
It is wholly the choice of the Officer of the Watch whether he uses high level alarms during a discharge operation.
Why can't we use inert gas from a combustion-type generator when preparing cargo tanks for ammonia?
Because of the high temperature in the inert gas.
Because ammonia reacts with the carbon dioxide in the inert gas.
Because of high water content in the inert gas.
Because of the high oxygen content in the inert gas.
When lashing -people from ashore is engaged, who has the formal responsibility for the lashing of cargo?