Le test consiste en des questions aléatoires sur un sujet sélectionné.
Hand flares shall be so designed as to burn or emit smoke:
continuously after having been immersed for a period of 10 seconds under 100mm of water
only when not in the water
continuously after having been immersed for a period of 1 minute under 1m of water
Which of the following statements does not apply to fire doors in main vertical zone bulkheads and stairway enclosures in passenger ships?
If normally locked they do not have to be self closing.
They shall be of the self closing type.
They can have hold back hooks not subject to control station release providing the emergency plan details a person to close them.
They shall be capable of being closed from a control station unless they are normally closed.
In carbon dioxide fire-fighting systems for use in machinery spaces the fixed piping system shall be such that:
100% of the gas can be discharged into the space within two minutes
85% of the gas can be discharged into the space within two minutes
70% of the gas can be discharged into the space within one minute
100% of the gas can be discharged into the space within three minutes
What will be the minimum volume of halon to extinguish a fire in an enclosed room?
10% of the volume of the room
15% of the volume of the room
4.25% of the volume of the room
20% of the volume of the room
While transmitting with an MF/HF transceiver the transmitting power is suddenly decreasing. The cause may be:
J3E is selected instead of H3E
the transmitting antenna has broken down
The battery of an EPIRB:
must be replaced before the expiry date is exceeded
load must be checked weekly
must be renewed every year
The battery of an EPIRB should be changed
For how long time should a SART transponder be able to operate in the stand by mode ?
Which media are used to receive MSI?
All of the mentioned alternatives
How will you start a cancelling message after you send by mistake a distress call on your VHF DSC equipment
" All Stations - This is ""SAINT-ROMAIN"""
" MAYDAY - All Stations - This is ""SAINT-ROMAIN"""
" PAN PAN - All Stations - This is ""SAINT-ROMAIN"""
" SECURITE - All Stations - This is ""SAINT-ROMAIN"""
What kind of gas measuring equipment is required to be on board when loading Ethanol ?
No special equipment required.
Equipment for toxic vapours.
Equipment for detecting flammable vapours.
Equipment for detecting flammable and toxic vapours.
You are at the mainfold with the cargo surveyor, drawing samples at the start-up of cargo. A sample of 2-Ethyl Hexanol is off colour. The surveyor instructs you to open the manifold valve and start loading. What will you do?
Tip the sample into the drip tray and draw more samples until it clears. A maximum of ten litres may be drawn and dumped before it is considered a problem.
Open the manifold valve as requested but make a note in the log-book regarding the off-colour sample.
Keep the manifoild closed, report the situation to the Chief Officer.
Open the necessary tank loading valves and then open the manifold valve. With this product, the colour will soon clear.
You are on a chemical tanker carrying benzene in bulk. Which statement is TRUE?
No other cargoes may be carried due to the possibility of contamination by a carcinogen.
Personnel taking samples are required to wear protective gloves resistant to benzene.
The crew quarters must have positive-pressure ventilation to prevent the fumes from entering the living spaces.
Personnel working in regulated areas must use respirators
What does the term DISCHARGE mean, as used in the Oil Pollution Regulations?
All the other alternatives
If Mouth - to - Mouth (M-T-M) ventilation by itself is unsuccessful and the casualty's heart stops, or has stopped beating, you must perform External Chest Compression (ECC) in conjunction with M-T-M. What is the rhythm when performing M-T-M in combination with ECC with one First Aider only ?
15 compressions followed by 2 full ventilations.
5 compressions followed by 5 full ventilations.
20 compressions followed by 5 full ventilations
10 compressions followed by 3 full ventilations
If a person is in a state of shock, what of the following is the correct thing of you to do?
Apply hot-water bottles to keep the pasient warm.
Move the casualty as much as possible.
Treat and reassure the casualty and stay with the person at all times.
Be kind to the casualty and give anything to eat or drink at first opportunity.
During loading of oil, you notice oil on the water near your vessel. What should you do first?
Search the vessel for leaks
New MARPOL regulations came into effect from July 93 stating that the previous instantaneous rate of discharge of oil content (60 litters per nautical mile) was changed to:
30 litters per nautical mile
20 litters per nautical mile
25 litters per nautical mile
10 litters per nautical mile
In celestial navigation the angle measured westward from the first point of aries to the hour circle of the body along the celestial equator is known as:
Give the meaning of the following symbol
Push button for fire alarm
What should be done to assist a survival craft in keeping alongside own vessel?
Stretch a painter from fore to aft
You are Sen.Off.Deck / Duty officer onboard one of the vessels involved in a collision. How will you act just after the collision?
Start an argument with the other vessel about fault.
Continue the voyage to your destination.
Make sure your vessel + crew are safe and then offer your assistance to the other vessel.
How do we define the location of the "pivot point"?
The point on the ship where you have maximum sideways motion in a turn
The point on the ship where the sideways motion forward is at maximum
The point on the ship where the forward motion is at maximum
The point where the sideways motion of the ship`s centreline is zero
The responsibility for the transmitting equipment lies with the:
MUF stands for:
most effective frequency , to make a connection with an HF-transmitter
highest possible frequency that can be made with an HF-transmitter on board
highest possible frequency that will be reflected by the ionosphere
Which one of the listed requirements regarding service and maintenance of life-saving appliances correspond to present regulations?
Maintenance and repair of all life saving equipments shall be carried out by the certified ship staff only
Instructions for onboard maintenance of life-saving appliances in accordance with the regulations shall be provided
Maintenance and repair of all the life-saving equipments will be carried out ashore in work shop only
At least one member of the crew shall hold a repairman certificate for life-saving equipment
Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every lifeboat ?
one life-jacket for each person
sea-charts and navigating equipment
watertight receptacles containing 3l of fresh water for each person (may be partially replaced by a desalting apparatus)
The maximum height that a pilot should be required to climb on a pilot ladder before reaching the deck or stepping onto an accommodation ladder platform is:
You are the Sen.Off.Deck of a vessel involved in a collision. All necessary actions to ensure safety of crew and vessel has been taken. What shall you then tell the Sen.Off.Deck on the other vessel?
Don-t talk to the Sen.Off.Deck on the other vessel at all.
Name and Port of registry of your vessel.
That you are sorry for the collision.
Check with the pilot, or any witnesses, about their consideration of whom to blame for the collision.
A number of substances are carried as cargoes on liquefied gas carriers. Of those given in the options, which is the most reactive, and therefore least compatible, with other liquefied gas cargoes?
What is the description for a sidelight, as shown in rule 21 of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea?
A green light on the starboard side and red light on the port side, showing an unbroken light over an arc of 135 degrees, from right ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on the respective side.
A green light on the starboard side and red light on the port side, showing an unbroken light over an arc of 112.5 degree, from right ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on the respective side.
A red, green or yellow lantern, showing an unbroken light over an arc of 112.5 degrees.
A red light or a green light, with a minimum range, in a vessel of 50 metres or more, of 3 miles. In a vessel of 10 metres or more but less than 50 metres in length, a range of 1 mile.
A diode may be tested by which method?
Use a Digital Multi- Meter set to measure ohms in forward and reverse directions.
Use an insulation resistance tester (Megger)
Connect to low ohms resistance tester.
Use a Digital Multi-Meter set to check forward voltage and reverse current blocking
Which of the following are designated as "Special Areas" in respect of the control of the discharge of Noxious Liquid Substances under MARPOL?
The Mediterranean Sea, Baltic Sea, Black Sea, Red Sea, "Gulfs" Area, Gulf of Aden, Oman Area of the Arabian Sea, Southern South African Waters, Antarctic and North-West European Waters.
The Wider Caribbean Region including the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea, Southern South African Waters and North-West European Waters.
The Baltic Sea, the Black Sea and Antarctic.
A slow speed diesel engine is fitted with a slow turning facility. How would the slow turning normally be set to operate?
It should be manually operated before the normal start sequence following an engine stopped period of more than 10 minutes.
It should automatically operate before the normal start sequence following an engine stopped period of more than 20 to 30 minutes when manoeuvring.
It should automatically operate before every normal start sequence.
It should automatically operate every 20 minutes when the engine is stopped during manoeuvring.
What is the purpose of an oil mist detector, OMD, as fitted to a diesel engine?
To detect any potentially explosive atmosphere in the crankcase.
To detect stuffing box leakages.
To detect circulation of the engine lubricating oil.
To avoid hot spots in crankcase.
A cargo of palletized fruit on oblong pallets is being loaded into the 'tween deck space of a conventional reefer ship by stevedores under the supervision of the ship's crew. The pallets are loaded with the long side athwartships to ensure a stable stow. The final space in the first row is too small to fit another pallet athwartships. Select the option which gives the best course of action to be taken to deal with this situation.
Use a forklift truck to force the last pallet into the gap.
Complete the next row and fill the gap with dunnage (air) bags.
Complete the next row, cover the deck and secure the gap with wooden dunnage and plywood.
Turn the final pallet through 90 degree to fill the gap.
What are the main elements in a damage control plan?
A damage control plan is the same as an emergency plan
Arrangements for correction of list due to flooding within 15 minutes
Boundaries of the watertight compartments for decks and holds. Position of controls for opening and closing of watertight compartments. Arrangement for correction of list due to flooding.
Instructions and procedures for reporting damage to the Company
The machinery detail plate is missing from a large electric motor and the weight is unknown. As part of a routine maintenance check the motor has to be lifted to access some other equipment. Which of the given options is the correct action that should be taken?
Try and lift it with the engine room crane as it is designed to lift the heaviest components in the engine.
Estimate the weight of the motor and select a chain block and strop with a safe working load of 1.5 times the calculated load.
As it is only a routine maintenance and not a breakdown then postpone the task until full details of the motor can be obtained.
Use the biggest chain blocks and strops available and carry out a trial lift.
When measuring the liquid level in the cargo tank of a liquefied gas carrier a number of different corrections may be necessary to get a true reading. Why do readings obtained from a float type ullage tape sometimes require a 'tape correction'?
The vessel may not be on an even keel when the readings are taken.
The length of tape in contact with very cold cargo vapours may contract.
The vessel may have a list when the readings are taken.
The float may become heavier and partly sink due to liquid cargo absorption.
Which part of the crankshaft of a modern large two stroke diesel engine is most likely to be the origin point for crack initiation during service and therefore needs the greatest attention during maintenance inspection?
The dowel pins and dowel holes
There are certain cargoes which are extremely sensitive to moisture in the atmosphere. How are they commonly protected when shipped on chemical tankers?
By heating the cargo above the temperature of the outside air.
By filling the tank with inert gas before loading.
By continuously ventilating the ullage space above the cargo in the tank.
By the application of a nitrogen blanket (pad) above the cargo in the tank.
On a RoRo vessel, what additional securing arrangements should be used when loading a vehicle on an incline or fixed Ramp
Double the normal lashings should be used
The Vehicle should also be chocked under its wheels
What must by carefully checked when loading a bulk carrier to maximum draft
The minimum bow height must be maintained
The vessel is trimmed by the head on completion
The vessel is trimmed by the stern on completion,
the vessel should have a stern trim of 2.0 metres by stern.
What is a low location lightning system?
A light system powered by battery or fluorescent signs mounted at deck level indicating the way to the nearest exit
A system displaying the escape route from all cabins by light points in the ceiling, powered by battery
An illumination system for all corridors in cabin areas
An emergency illumination system that illuminates all deck areas to a minimum
What name is given to the flat, flexible, round-tipped knife, used to remove baked food from trays and for spreading fillings?
What is meant by dynamic amplifying
Amplitude of input signal divided by amplitude of output signal
Amplitude of output signal divided by amplitude of input signal
Corresponding change in signals
What is the maximum stowage height for containers on deck of a General Cargo Vessel, if the vessel is not specifically designed for the carriage of containers?
The maximum height is two containers
There is no limit apart from point load limitations
The maximum height is one container
Containers must not be carried on deck
Which of the given options can be considered to be the most important physical property of a liquefied gas?
Its unsaturated vapour density.
Its saturated vapour pressure/temperature relationship.
Apart from the shipboard emergency plan where will you find more detailed procedures for fighting container fires?
In the EmS Guide of the IMDG Code
How would you arrive at the ‘Stowage Factor’ of a carogo commodity?
By dividing the volume of the space by the tonnage of the commodity
By dividing the area of the space by the tonnage of the commodity
By dividing the gross tonnage of the space by the area of the commodity
By dividing the gross tonnage of the space by the volume of the commodity
You are proceeding along a coastal route when you hear this signal. The visibility is severely restricted. What does the signal mean?
There is a vessel at anchor in the vicinity. She is more than 100 metres in length. She is sounding an additional warning signal to approaching vessels, directing them to "keep clear".
There is a vessel at anchor in the vicinity. She is less than 100 metres in length. She is sounding an additional warning to approaching vessels that they are "running into danger".
There is a vessel aground in the vicinity. She is more than 100 metres in length. She is sounding an additional warning to approaching vessels that they are "running into danger".
There is a vessel aground in the vicinity. She is less than 100 metres in length. She is sounding an additional warning to approaching vessels to "navigate with extreme caution".
Earlier cellular reefer vessels were constructed with a 'porthole system' for supplying refrigerated air via ducting to containers. Modern vessels are designed to supply only electrical power to integral containers. Select the main reason for this change in design to the vessels and containers from the options given.
A large amount of refrigerant gas was required to operate the 'porthole' system.
The introduction of more powerful diesel engines onto these vessels meant they had sufficient electrical capacity to supply the integral type containers.
Ducted containers had to be transhipped to their final destination after discharge and still required refrigeration for that part of the supply chain
The 'porthole' system design was extremely complex and construction costs were high.
What is the master's position if he is asked to load a container that is incorrectly manifested, but which is believed to contain dangerous goods, about which insufficient information is supplied?
If it it approved by the operations department, he can assume all safety checks have been carried out and should load it.
He has the authority to refuse it.
He must load it, but ensure it is placed in a safe loaction, to which there is immediate access in the event of an emergency.
He must load it, but immediately advise his operations department and request full information.
Modern cellular container vessels which carry refrigerated cargo below deck mainly maintain an acceptable temperature in the cargo holds by which of the features given in the options?
By designing the vessels with a larger gap between the columns of containers.
By using large natural ventilators to achieve the required air changes.
By using powerful mechanical fans to achieve a large number of air changes.
By insulating the fuel tanks in the vicinity of the cargo space.
When a changeover from HFO to diesel oil is going to take place, we want this to be carried out as follows:
as fast as possible to save HFO.
as fast as possible to save steam.
slow to get slow cooling.
as quick as possible, to obtain a fast temperature reduction to cool the HP fuelpumps.
Why is a vessel entering dry dock normally slightly trimmed by stern?
To minimise the loss of stability.
To position the vessel easily over the blocks.
To allow drainage of water off the docks.
To allow better manoeuvring when entering into the dry-dock.
If a passenger asks you a question you cannot answer, what will you do?
Tell the passenger that you will confer your colleagues and revert with an answer, or you bring the passenger along to a colleague who can give an answer to the question. Never say I don't know!
Tell the passenger to approach the information desk/ reception on board
Tell the passenger to ask one of your colleagues who are more experienced than you are
Make up a story, the passenger doesn't really care
When cargo has shifted at sea what could help in reducing acceleration forces?
Putting into a port of refuge
A. Operating anti-heeling devices
Which of these actions should you take it your ship is successfully boarded by armed pirates?
Scream in fear and refuse to cooperate.
Keep quiet and ignore any questions you’re asked.
Assure your captors that you’re not planning an attack to overthrow them.
If a cargo leak occurs onboard a liquefied gas carrier it is likely that a 'white' vapour cloud will form. What makes the vapour cloud look white?
Condensation of nitrogen in the air.
Condensation of cargo vapour in the air.
Condensation of oxygen in the air.
Condensation of water vapour in the air.
Indicate the correct name for the part marked on the sketch:
"…a ship… …intended to transport products with appreciably severe environmental and safety hazards which require significant preventative measures to preclude escape of such cargo. Usually the ship is of double-hull construction, with a variety of tank sizes / capacities." What is this the definition of?
A chemical tanker for the purposes of the 1996 IMO directive MEPC/2.12 circ. on "Mandatory Reporting Requirements for Ships Carrying Dangerous or Polluting Goods".
A type I chemical tanker as per the IBC Code.
A type II chemical tanker, as per the IBC Code.
A parcel chemical tanker as per the IACS Construction Regulations.
Which of the following pump types could be damaged if the discharge valve is closed before the motor is stopped?
What can be done to minimize the reduction of GM due to free surface?
Close all watertight doors.
Reduce the number of slack tanks.
Load liquids into only one tank at a time
Load fluids only into tanks with transverse subdivision bulkheads
You are alongside and the hoses have been connected for discharge. The jetty-man shouts across to you, telling you to start cargo. The Duty Officer has not yet given you any instructions to commence. What will you do?
Open the valves and start discharge as soon as possible.
Advise the jetty-man that there is a problem on board and you will notify him when you are ready.
Ignore the jetty-man. Do nothing.
Advise the Duty Officer and await further instructions. Ask the jetty-man to stand by.
How is responsibility for the stowage and securing of containers determined on multi-purpose vessels?
By wording in the charter party
By advice from the Supercargo
Responsibility always lies with the charterer
Responsibility always lies with the attending surveyor
On which is it compulsory with ODME in connection with the cargo system?
On tankers of 150 gross tonnage and above.
On tankers of 250 gross tonnage and above.
On all tankers irrespective of size.
On tankers of 500 gross tonnage and above.
What is the advantage of a large ship?
The advantage of a large ship is that it contributes to safe transportation of goods
The advantage of a large ship is that it can cope with most emergency situations
The advantage of a large ship is that it can easily be manoeuvred
The advantage of a large ship is that it is economical to operate
Through time the container stools on the weather deck / hatch tops of a container vessel can suffer from corrosion and wear down. Select the most dangerous consequence of ignoring this.
It may be difficult to fully lock the twistlocks.
The deck stool may collapse causing the lashings to go slack.
The container will not sit evenly on all four corners.
It may be difficult to remove the twistlocks during cargo operations.
What does the term "ullage" refer to?
The measured depth of product in a cargo tank.
The height from the bottom of a cargo tank to the top.
The special calculations that the Chief Officer makes when he works out the ship's final draughts before sailing.
The depth of free space left in a cargo tank above the current liquid level.
During start up of a steam plant it is necessary to warm through the steam range prior to use. How should this warming through be carried out?
Open the bypass/warming through valve and then fully open the main stop valve over a period of two minutes to ensure the warming through is completed as quickly as possible.
Using the bypass/warming through line for the main stop valve and with all line drains open to ensure all condensate is removed.
With the line drains closed to avoid losing too much high quality water.
Crack open the main stop valve and keep the drains open.
Personnel on board ro-ro passenger vessels must undergo training courses before they can be part of the safe manning and assigned to emergency duties on board. What is minimum training requirement for all personnel?
No Training Course is required as long as the personnel have relevant experience
Basic Safety Training Course and Company Specific Familiarisation Course
Basic Safety Training Course and Crowd & Crisis Management Training Course
Basic Safety Training Corse
A General Cargo vessel on completion of the loading has a large metacentric height (GM); what will be the predicted behavior of the vessel in a seaway ?
A fast roll period and small righting levers (GZ Levers)
A fast roll period and large righting levers (GZ Levers)
A long roll period and large righting levers
A long roll period and small righting levers (GZ Levers)
Which electronic component or system of components is this graphical symbol illustrating ?
Very roughly, the gas mixture from Crude Oil can be represented by the pure hydrocarbon gas Propane for analysis and comparison purposes. What then is the approximate Lower Flammable Limit of Crude Oil when measured as a percentage volume in air?
The fuel consumption for the main engine is calculated using the readings from the supply and return flow meters which are of the positive displacement type. When compared to the quantities calculated from tank soundings and calibration tables and indicated on the contents gauges the consumption appears consistently high. Which of the options given is the most likely cause of this discrepancy?
The supply flow meter is giving too high a reading due to internal wear.
The tank calibration tables are incorrect.
The tank contents gauges are calibrated for the wrong fuel type.
The return flow meter is giving a low reading due to internal wear.
Which is the "AFT BREAST LINE", in the figure?
The aft breast line is indicated by C, in the figure
The aft breast line is indicated by B, in the figure
The aft breast line is indicated by D, in the figure
The aft breast line is indicated by A, in the figure
When does a bulk carrier experience extreme tension in bottom structure during fast rate loading?
During ballasting in port
During loading of heavy cargo in midship hold
During correct loading pattern but with heavy cargo
The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) covers detailed regulations to prevent various sources of ship generated pollution. Annex I - VI deals with regulations for the prevention/ control of pollution from:
All Harmful Substances we have onboard
Proper Pollution Prevention Training
Harmful Substances in Packaged Form, Sewage, Air Pollution, Garbage, Oil and Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk
Oil, Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk, Harmful Substances in Packaged Form, Sewage, Garbage and Ballast Water
What information is required on passengers prior to departure?
All persons on board shall be counted and details of persons who have declared a need for special care or assistance in emergency situations shall be recorded and communicated to the Master
The safety officer shall count the number of passengers
Details and number of persons who have declared a need for special care or assistance in emergency situations shall be recorded and communicated to the Master
It is sufficient to count the number of passengers prior to departure
On a RoRo vessel, what is the Maximum Securing Load of web lashings?
60% of the breaking strength
65% of the breaking strength
50% of the breaking strength
Due to the relative low resistance of a Pt 100 sensor we might have to compensate for the cable-resistance to ensure a correct reading. Which of the 4 alternatives given is correct for the connection of this compensation resistance.
What is a Jensen Sling used for?
Loading and discharging bales
Loading and discharging steel pipes
Loading and discharging paper reels
Loading and discharging packaged timber
The brine used to salting or curing meat contains nitrites. What effect do the nitrites have on the meat?
They increase the preservation time of the meat more than rolling in solid salt crystals
They add a more natural salt taste to the meat than obtained by seasoning after cooking
They make the meat take on a reddish colour after preparation
Cargo compressors are fitted on LPG carriers as part of the cargo and vapour handling system. Why is it important to 'bar over' a piston type LPG compressor before starting it up?
To prove the oil pump is working.
To avoid low suction pressure during start up.
To reduce the electrical start up load..
To make sure there is no liquid in the cylinders.
An oil tanker's tank-cleaning machine with a rotational speed of 1 rpm and a slected pitch angle of 1.5 degrees is used to perform a bottom wash with a vertical angle from 40 degrees to 0 degrees for 1.5 cycles (3 passes). If the throughput of the machine at design pressure is 90 m3/hr, what will be the washing time and quantity of crude oil required?
40 minutes and 60 cubic metres of oil.
48 minutes and 70 cubic metres of oil.
30 minutes and 45 cubic metres of oil.
36 minutes and 48 cubic metres of oil.
On a Container vessel, to what would a fibreglass yacht be secured after lifting onboard?
The diagram shows the direction that a rope runs during a mooring operation and a possible place where it may break. Where would be considered the safest position to stand?
Inside the blue coloured zone.
Behind the point of restraint, but inside the blue coloured zone.
Between the "point of break" and the "fairlead".
Outside the blue coloured zone.
You are onboard a vessel enroute off the West African coast. How far off the coast do you have to be, to be able to dump a mixture of food waste, glass bottles and floating packing materials ?
Dumping of garbage is not allowed in this area
25 nautical miles off the coast
12 nautical miles off the coast
3 nautical miles off the coast
*Which of the following fittings shall be provided to all lifeboats:
an electric power starting system for the propulsion engine with one rechargeable energy source
watertight lockers or compartments
a remotely operated steering arrangement
permanent boarding arrangements on both sides to enable persons in the water to board the lifeboat