Le test consiste en des questions aléatoires sur un sujet sélectionné.
Give the meaning of the following symbol
Survival craft distress pyrotechnic signals
Radio signal emitting parachute flare
After smoking cigarettes they should be disposed of as follows:
Dropped into a waste bin.
Dropped over the lee side only so that it cannot blow back on board
Dropped over the side only if you are certain they are extinguished.
Disposed of in an ashtray and ensuring that it is extinguished.
What manoeuvre should be carried out in case of a fire onboard a ship?
Let the ship follow the wind in order to reduce the oxygen supply
Continue on course and speed
Reduce speed and, if possible, keep the fire zone to the leeward of the ship
Keep the stem up against the wind if possible
When the fire alarm signal is sounded every member of the ship's crew shall immediately proceed to their assigned fire station. Which one of the following signals is used as fire alarm signal on board cargo ships?
Intermittent signals by the ship's alarm bells.
Continuous blasts (very long blasts) by the ship's whistle and alarm bells.
Seven short blasts followed by one long blast by the ship's whistle and alarm bells.
One long blast with the ship's whistle and alarm bells followed by seven short blasts.
The effectiveness of CO2 as an extinguishing agent is based on:
Dilution, cooling and inhibition
Inhibition and comburent suppression
Dry chemical powders extinguish fire by...
Cooling and/or smothering
Unfeeding, cooling and/or smothering
Cooling and/or inhibition
Inhibition, smothering and/or opacification
Which of the following types of fire extinguishers must be found in an engine room containing an internal combustion engine ?
All of the mentioned must be provided
At least one set of portable air-foam equipment
A sufficient number of foam type fire extinguisher of at least 45 litre capacity (or equivalent)
At least two portable foam extinguishers (or equivalent)
Which activity will have the greatest fire-fighting effect in case of a fire?
All possible fire-fighting equipment is brought to the scene
All fire-fighting teams are organized as soon as possible
Extinguishing attempt is started immediately
What is the minimum number of portable two way VHF walkie talkies for use in survival craft, that should be carried onboard vessels which comply with GMDSS regulations?
There is no requirement to carry them.
By a ‘geographical area call’ in the DSC system is meant:
a DSC message for all vessels within a certain area from a position in the DSC message, and the degrees are given in northerly and westerly direction
a DSC message for all ships heading towards a certain geographical area
a DSC-message for all vessels within certain area marked by areference position, given in the DSC message and the degrees are given in southerly and easterly direction
What data is at least requested in a DSC “distress alert” ?
the identification of the vessel in distress and her position
the identification of the vessel in distress and the number of people on board
the identification of the vessel in distress, her position and the nature of distress
Which class of emission is used for FEC NBDP transmissions ?
What is MERSAR an abbreviation for?
Maritime Emergency Radio Signal and Response.
Merchant Radio Signal and Receiver.
Merchant Ship Safety and Rescue.
Merchant Ship Search and Rescue Manual.
The position of a 1,6 GHz Inmarsat-EPIRB is:
acquired by the doppler shift in the signals
given by the EPIRB itself
by satellites with the use of directing antennas
A DSC-message of the “safety” category is received from another vessel on VHF channel 70. Conforming to the GMDSS rules, for the continuation of the safety traffic, you must change to VHF-channel:
The MMSI of a ship can be found in :
The ITU List of Callsigns and Numerical Identities of Stations used by the Maritime Mobile and Maritime Mobile-Satellite Services
The ITU List of Coast Stations
The ITU List of Radiodetermination and Special Services
The ITU List of Ship Stations
What is the special requirement listed in IBC/BCH when loading White Spirit?
The tanks should be fitted with audible and visible high-level alarms.
The tanks should be fitted with remote temperature reading.
The tanks should be fitted with audible and visible high and high-high level alarms.
The tanks should be fitted with drop valves.
What should be avoided when using ship's tanks as slop tanks ?
Mixing of category C and D products.
Mixing of Incompatible cargoes, Appendix III and Annex II cargoes and veg oils with chemical slop.
Mixing of Incompatible cargoes, Annex 1 and Annex II cargoes and veg oils with chemical slop.
No special tings to avoid.
What would be the correct definition of the term "Squat"?
Squat is the reduction of underkeel clearance due to increase of water flow under the keel and an increase in the water pressure
Squat is the reduction of underkeel clearance of a ship when it moves through shallow water due to a reduction in water pressure.
Squat is the loss of effectiveness of the rudder and propeller as a ship moves through shallow water due to the reduction of water pressure.
Squat is the reduction of underkeel clearance and the possible change of trim of a ship when it moves through shallow water due to a reduction in water pressure.
A ship is equipped with a right-handed fixed pitch propeller, which when going from Full Ahead to Full Astern will make the ship sheer to starboard. Can anything be done to reduce this change in heading?
The rudder should be kept amidships when going astern and there is little that can be done to reduce the swing to starboard
The rudder can be put from side to side in a "Rudder Cycling" movement.
The rudder can be put to Hard to Port to reduce the water flow to the right side of the propeller
The rudder should be put Hard to Port to reduce the water flow to the left side of the propeller
Your ship is equipped with a single, right-handed fixed screw. Steaming full ahead you reverse the engine to stop the ship. How will the ship react? No wind or current.
She will most likely sheer to port and stop rather quickly
She will most likely continue on a straight course
She will most likely sheer to starboard and gradually lose headway
She will stop on 1.5 times the ship's length
The ship has completed a 360 degree turn at full speed in deep water. The ship is now to repeat the turn at full speed in shallow water. What will be the difference in the turning circle diameter?
The turning diameter will be smaller in shallow water
The turning diameter will be the same for all depths
The turning diameter will be increased in shallow water
It will be the same provided the UKC is 25%-50%
During a stay in port, a towing wire is to be put out forward and aft. What is important to take care of regarding this wire?
That the wires are just above the water line at all times
The wires are just stand-by on deck
The PTT-switch must be:
pressed in during transmitting only to work simplex
must pressed in constantly to work semi-duplex
pressed in during transmitting only to work duplex
Which class of emission is used for VHF radio telephony transmissions ?
Define the class of emission J3E :
Radiotelex and DSC - Phase modulation
Radiotelephony - Single sideband full carrier
Radiotelephony - Single sideband suppressed carrier
Radiotelex and DSC - Frequency shift keying of carrier with error correction
Which means of communication is used by the NAVTEX system ?
On which frequency a ship must maintain a continuous watch when sailing in area A2?
An immersion suit which has its own buoyancy is fitted with:
a light plus a whistle plus a knife
Which of the following features is required for an anti-exposure suit ?
is made of such a material that it cannot be torn
is marked with the name of the vessel to which the appliance belongs
can be continously worn without impeding every duties to be performed by the wearer when in normal watch on the bridge
covers the whole body with the exception of the head and hands and possibly feet
Which one of the listed routine test and inspections of life-saving appliances is not required by the regulations?
Inspection of life-saving appliances, including lifeboat equipment shall be carried out monthly to ensure they are complete and in good order
Survival crafts and rescue boats with launching appliances shall be visually inspected weekly to ensure they are ready for use
Lifeboat engines to be run for at least 3 minutes every week
General emergency alarm to be tested daily
How many 'thermal protective aids' are required to be carried on vessels with open lifeboats?
They are not required, providing the boat has a canvas canopy which can be rigged in cold weather
Each lifeboat should carry the same number of thermal protective aids as the number of persons it is designed to carry
One for each person on board who is not provided with an immersion suit
How often should an inflatable liferaft be serviced at an approved service station?
How much water per person is provided in a liferaft not equipped with a desalting apparatus?
*How much food per person is supplied on a liferaft marked SOLAS A PACK?
What is the greatest interest of the "help" position ?
It lessens the survivor's stress
It prevents the survivor's blood from collecting in the lower part of his body
It lessens the survivor's fatigue
It lessens the survivor's heat escape
The Training Manual shall contain instructions and information on the life-saving appliances and the best method of survival. Which of following detailed explanations of crew duties in relation to emergency situations shall be contained therein?
The method and use of sea-anchors (drogues)
The use of oars and other propulsion equipment for survival crafts
The use of navigational equipment for survival crafts
Correct donning of fire protective clothing
Which one of the listed requirements regarding abandon ship drills do not correspond to present regulations? (SOLAS III/18.3.5 - 18.3.7)
on ships on short international voyages, each lifeboat shall be launched and manouvered in the water at least every six months
Different lifeboats shall, as far as practicable, be lowered at successive drills
Each lifeboat shall be launched with its assigned crew, and manouvered in the water at least once every three months during an abandon ship drill
Drills shall, as far as practicable, be conducted as there were an actual emergency
Which of the following precautions should be taken when work is to be carried out on the radar scanner unit on the mast?
Only the electrical fuses for the radar undergoing repairs needs to be removed, allowing the ship to retain a workable radar
Only the electrical fuses for the scanner motor needs to be removed.
A "Not to be used" sign on all radars and fuses for the complete radar systems to be removed
A sign needs to be attached to all the radars warning the bridge officers of repairs and the fact the radars are "Not to be Used"
In the chemical trade the acceptable means of cargo line segregation in case of two non-compatible products is:
By a single blank flange?
By double valve segregation using sluice valves only?
By double valve segregation?
By double blank flanges with a drain between them?
Stainless steel tanks are sometimes required to be "passivated" especially after tank surface repairs have been carried out and aggressive cargoes are to be loaded. "Passivation" normally consists of:
Spraying concentrated hydrofluoric acids in the tank and then wiping it off?
Applying 12 - 15% nitric acid on tank surfaces, either with a brush or spray; then washing off after 10 - 20 minutes using copious amounts of fresh water?
Cleaning the tank by application of caustic soda on all surfaces, then washing it off?
Grinding off any corrosion spot with a grinding disc of about "80 grain"?
How many rescue boats should be provided on ro-ro passenger ships of 500 gross tons and above?
Two Fast Rescue Boats, one on each side of the ship
None providing the ship has lifeboats
Two, and at least one of the rescue boats shall be a Fast Rescue Boat
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.
What should be clearly marked on the cowl ventilators of a General Cargo Vessel?
The date when last painted
The Open and Closed positions with the last date of testing
The last internal inspection date
On a RoRo vessel, to what should a heavy vehicle be secured on a car deck?
In which of the following areas of the holds of a bulk carrier is cargo residue unlikely to be concealed?
Recesses below manhole covers
Upper sections of ship's frames
On a Container vessel, what is the function of double stacking cones?
To link adjacent container stacks together particularly those in line with buttresses
To link out-of-gauge container stacks together
To lock containers horizontally
To lock adjacent container stacks together
What should be the first indication that the engineroom watchkeepers get that there is oil or water leakage in the engineroom??
They should see it on the tank top or in the bilge well during regular inspections.
A low level alarm should sound for one of the oil or water tanks.
They should hear the bilge pump start up automatically.
What is the minimum number of bolts required in a 12 inch bolted flange cargo hose coupling?
Which of the following is part of the spill response equipment inventory?
Is the location of the Compass Binnacle critical?
Yes, for the reasons stated in all of the suggested answers
Yes, it should be on the fore and aft centreline of the ship
Yes, it should be away from all electrical power cables
Yes, it should be sited on a non-metallic base if possible.
A steward reaches into a sink filled with soapy water to remove the plug. He cuts his hand on a carving knife lying in the bottom. What policy will best eliminate the chance of this kind of accident happening again while still maintaining hygiene standards?
Everymember of the galley staff is made responsible for washing their own knives.
Heavy duty gloves are to be worn when working at the sink.
Detergent shall not be used if knives are to be washed.
There is a dedicated sink for washing knives.
Pump rooms on oil tankers shall be provided with a fixed fire-extinguishing system. Which of the following systems is in accordance with present regulations? (SOLAS II-2/63)
Fixed pressure water spraying system
Fixed high expansion foam system
Fixed CO2 fire-extinguisher system
Fixed powder fire-extinguishing system
What is the time limit for abandonment of passenger ships?
30 minutes from the time the abandon ship signal is given
2 hours from the time the abandon ship signal is given
15 minutes from the time the abandon ship signal is given
If a casualty has no pulse, the first aider must immediately:
Do nothing as the patient is already dead
Start heart compression and artificial respiration
You have just started to load Dicyclopentadiene to 5 port and starboard cargo tanks, but no cargo seems to be coming into the tanks. What will you do?
Stop cargo - notify the Duty Officer and / or the terminal dependng on the agreed communication procedure. Re-check the lines, valves and connections carefully, bearing in mind that there might be a build-up of pressure. Advise as appropriate.
Open the main lid on the tank and use a flashlight to try and see if there is a problem with the pump or line inside.
Carefully slack the bolts back on the connections, working initially on the off-shore mainifold, to determine how far the pressure extends in the ship's pipeline system, to determine which valve is giving the problem.
Re-check all valves. Just say nothing and open it, if one is found closed.
Which herb, native to the Mediterranean region, has green spiky leaves and is often used in the preparation of lamb dishes?
What medium is used to calibrate the ODME?
What can be the punishment for a shipmaster who refuses to provide any person carried on the ship with anything which he is entitled to receive in such capacity, or who permits such refusal?
Shall be liable to fines or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, but not exceeding 1 year if there are especially aggravating circumstances.
Shall be liable to fines or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, but not exceeding 2 years if there are especially aggravating circumstances.
Shall be liable to fines or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months.
Shall be liable to fines or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, but not exceeding 9 months if there are especially aggravating circumstances.
The following vessels are all required to make the same sound signal when in or near an area of restricted visibility: a vessel not under command; a vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre; a vessel constrained by her draught / a sailing vessel; a vessel engaged in fishing; a vessel engaged in towing or pushing another vessel. What is that signal?
One prolonged blast, followed by two short blasts, at intervals of not more than two minutes.
One prolonged blast, followed by two short blasts, at intervals of not more than one minute.
One prolonged blast at intervals at not more than two minutes.
Two prolonged blasts, followed by one short blast, at intervals of not more than two minutes.
A CBT-tanker arrives at the loading port in ballast condition. What is today’s normal procedure for this type of vessel when loading?
Deballasting and loading simultaneously.
Pump out all the ballast before commencing loading.
Load a part of the cargo, de-ballast and resume loading.
Which is the "FORWARD SPRING", in the figure?
The Forward Spring is indicated by C, in the figure
The Forward Spring is indicated by D, in the figure
The Forward Spring is indicated by A, in the figure
The Forward Spring is indicated by B, in the figure
On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term "AHEAD" are given. Which one is the correct one?
Ahead is given by C on the figure
Ahead is given by B on the figure
Ahead is given by A on the figure
Ahead is given by D on the figure
When handling packaging materials consisting of wooden elements why is it necessary to comply with the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) Code?
Because of legal requirements in countries that have ratified the ISPM Code
Because the wooden elements may be second-hand sanitation materials
Because the wooden elements may contain pests or other invasive species
Because the wooden elements may be mouldy
What type of damage does a cargo of steel coils sustain when loaded on a General Cargo ship?
Chemical reactions between the steel banding and outer envelope
Which electronic component does this graphical symbol illustrate?
Silicon controlled rectifier
What is the main purpose of having a deaerator in a boiler feed water system?
To remove oxygen and other dissolved gases from the feed water.
To provide a dosage point for feed water treatment.
To reduce the total dissolved solids in the feed water.
Toact as the primary feed heater.
The IBC Code prescibes certain design conditions for a cargo heating or cooling system. What does it require in respect of pressure within such a system, for any condition other than when it is empty?
That the system must be fitted with automatic control valves that will maintain the inlet pressure at not less than 0.2 bar above the return pressure.
That a higher pressure can be maintained within the system than the maximum pressure head that could be exerted by the contents of the cargo tank on that system.
That an automatic alarm is fitted to alert the operator when the pressure within the system drops to within 0.2 bar of the pressure measured at the lowest located cargo pressure sensor within the tank.
That a lower pressure will be maintained within the system than the actual pressure head that is being exerted by the contents of the cargo tank on that system.
Why is it important in a RoRo vessel to ensure that cargo is loaded in a uniform way
because it looks better and image is important
because it makes it harder to lash the cargo correctly if you don't
To prevent high sheer forces and bending moments on the vessel during the loading / discharge operations
A general cargo ship is discharging and smoke is reported coming from a hold which is not being worked at present; what action must be taken ?
Sound general alarm, call shore fire services and check number of persons on board
Enter space to access problem
Boundary cool adjacent spaces
Open hatch cover and attack with fire hoses
Which of the options given is the most likely reason for a drop in pressure at the charge air manifold of a diesel engine?
Air filter to turbocharger fouled or obstructed.
Charge air cooler fouled on waterside
Air passageways or ports to the engine cylinders partly blocked due to fouling.
Which of these measures would you implement to prevent drugs from being smuggled onboard your ship while it’s berthed?
"Search some of the packages, spares and stores received."
Maintain restricted areas.
Check a portion of the bags and packages brought onboard.
Eliminate fore and aft deck watch at night.
How many two-way VHF radiotelephone apparatus shall be provided on board a passenger ship of 500 gross tonnage and upwards?
One for each survival craft
It is required to have a fixed two-way VHF fitted in a survival craft
Debriefing of an emergency drill:
focuses attention on the debriefer's feedback
expands the experience of all personnel
encourages crewmembers to focus on their duties
is most effective when held at a safety meeting
A cargo of frozen tuna is being loaded onto a conventional reefer vessel. Without using a pulp thermometer, which of the given options would give an indication that the fish was in good condition.
The surface of the fish would feel hard to the touch.
The fish would sound solid and make a thump sound when dropped.
The surface of the fish would feel cold to the touch.
The fish would sound like wood when dropped or tapped with a hammer.
So as to avoid possible cargo claims at the discharge port what should be maintained besides the cargo lashings?
Hatch covers, hatchways and cargo hold ventilators
When a submerged centrifugal cargo pump is being run at too high a speed during discharge of a viscous cargo, the pump may start racing, causing a heat build-up around the suction, possible localised solidification of the cargo and consequent damage to the pump. What term is applied to this problem?
A cargo of hard frozen, whole tuna is being loaded on a conventional reefer vessel. Select the best method of loading the cargo from the options given.
Where would you normally expect to find the air vent cock on a steam boiler?
At the feed water inlet pipe connection.
At the highest point of the steam drum.
At the superheater outlet
On the highest point of the steam range.
Vibration analysis is often used as a conditioning monitoring tool onboard ship as part of the approved planned maintenance system. Many vibration measuring instruments are fitted with a harmonic filter/analyser. How would these filters normally be used during vibration measurement on a centrifugal pump?
To block out any noise or vibration from the surrounding engine room.
To isolate a single frequency of vibration associated with one of the pumps components.
To sum up all the harmonics of a base frequency to give total vibration for all of the pump's components simultaneously.
To generate an audible sound signal at the same frequency and amplitude as the vibration.
How can the Master ensure that all cargo loading doors, bow visors, weathertight ramps etc. are locked and secured before the ship proceeds on any voyage?
Automatic systems will alarm you if the doors are not properly secured.
By having an effective system of supervision and reporting of the closing and opening of doors. Time of closing and opening of doors shall be entered in the log-book.
The bosun is always responsible to check the watertight integrity before the ship proceeds on any voyage.
By having experinced officers and crew to supervise the closing and opening of doors. Time of closing and opening of doors shall be entered in the log-book.
On a RoRo vessel, what must you ensure where the cap of a sounding pipe is flush with a ro-ro deck?
Sufficient vertical clearances between the sounding pipe cap and cargo lashings
Prohibit all cargo stowage around this area
Prohibit the stowage of general cargo around the area
Prohibit the stowage of wheeled cargo around the area
Why did the new Cadet want to go to the messroom?
The new Cadet wanted to go to the messroom to sign the Articles of Agreement
The new Cadet wanted to go to the messroom to get some rest
The new Cadet wanted to go to the messroom to become acquainted with the officers
The new Cadet wanted to go to the messroom to check that his papers were in order
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.
If a leak starts from a flange joint during cargo discharge, which of the following should you do?
Attempt to tighten the bolts on the flange. If the leak continues, place a container underneath the leak and ensure it is emptied into a slop tank or drum at regular intervals.
Attempt to tighten the bolts on the flange. Report the gasket as defective at the handover of the watch and leave a note in the Cargo Control Room to replace it at the end of discharge.
Report the leak to the Responsible Officer. Depending on the pipeline arrangement, stop the discharge, or isolate the section of pipeline concerned and releive the pressure inside the pipeline. Put on the appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment. Attempt to tighten the bolts on the flange. Resume discharge with caution. If the leak continues, stop the discharge and change the gasket. Clear any cargo spillage according to the applicable recovery procedure.
Attempt to tighten the bolts on the flange. Spread sawdust underneath the leak. Clear contaminated sawdust away at regular intervals and replace with fresh sawdust as necessary.
Fast rescue boats construction should be:
Rigid, inflated or rigid / inflated
During a stay in port, what shall always be ready at the gangway?
Which of these statements about profiling is correct?
Check the ID of all visitors and some crew prior to boarding.
Pay less attention to body language and behaviour and more attention to answers to questions.
Use only open-ended questions.
Verify that answers to questions match up with what’s already known about the person being questioned.
What additional requirement must be observed if a cargo tank on a chemical tanker is to be cleaned by recirculation with a low flash or static accumulator product?
The tank must be inerted to less than 8% oxygen content.
All lids and other penetrations must be securely closed before recirculation is commenced.
The tank must already have been cleaned to Water White Standard to ensure no hazardous reaction with cargo residues.
The product must be allowed settling time within the tank before recirculation is commenced.
For ideal synchronising, the phase angle difference between the incomer e.m.f. and the busbar voltage should be: