Le test consiste en des questions aléatoires sur un sujet sélectionné.
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:
Which one of the listed requirements regarding partially enclosed lifeboats do not correspond to present regulations? The canopy between rigid covers shall be so arranged that:
it has windows to admit sufficient daylight inside the lifeboat with the canopy closed
it is insulated to protect occupants against heat and cold
the occupants can escape in case of capsizing
it can easily be erected by two persons
If you have to carry out hot work close to a smoke detector in the engine room, what precautions should be taken?
No special precautions except for having a watch man and a fire extinguisher available.
Notify Master, Deck officer and Engineer in charge.The loop for this special sensor to be switched off and take normal precautions for hot work.
Disconnect the smoke detector.
Notify deck officer in charge that a fire alarm may occur.
*A fault in the fire detection and fire alarm systems will be indicated:
By fully automatic separate test boards where any faulty condition is initiated by audible and visual signals
By audible and visual signals at the control panel, distinct from the fire signal
Which of the following is allowed as a fire-extinguishing medium for fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems aboard ships?
All of the above gas are allowed
As a fire fighter, what should you always consider when fighting a fire in a confined space?
The confined space can be considered to have one side only as heat always rises
The confined space has only five sides
The confined space has only four sides
The confined space always has six sides
"A" class (fire) divisions are those divisions formed by bulkheads and decks. Which of the following requirements do not comply with the rules? (SOLAS II-2/3.3)
Constructed of steel or other equivalent material
Insulated on both sides with approved non-combustible material
Preventing passage of smoke and flame to the end of a one hour standard test
The prescribed test of an approved portable VHF radio set (portophone) must be done once a:
A DSC ‘distress alert’ message received contains the information: “GROUNDING”.This means that :
For a good connection aerial transmitting has to be earthed
For a good connection transmitting receiving has to be earthed
Which class of emission is used for FEC NBDP transmissions ?
A 406 MHz Cospas-Sarsat EPIRB that transmits is:
detected within 1 and a half hours by the satellites concerned
always immediately detected by the satellites concerned
only detected and directly passed on when an LUT is within the reach of the satellite
Which of the following is not a system for broadcasting MSI?
When a DSC-message of the ‘distress’ category is received, in order to start distress alert communication in so far as not indicated in the alert, you will switch to VHF channel:
A distress-call received via RCC should:
be given no receipt indubitably too distant from the distress-case
be given receipt, even when indubitably too distant from the distress-case
What does the abbreviation MRCC mean ?
MaritimeRetransmission Coordinating Centre
Mobile Rescue Coordinating Centre
Maritime Research Coordinating Centre
Maritime Rescue Coordinating Centre
Where should the placard you are shown be located, according to U.S. Coast Guard regulations ? (Title 33-Navigation and Navigable waters, § 155.440 )
In a conspicuous place at the bilge and ballast pump control station
In a conspicuous place in each machinery space
Both in a conspicuous place in each machinery space and in a conspicuous place at the bilge and ballast pump control station
What is the alcohol content in the blood permissible under US legislation before it is defined as intoxication?
How will you treat a seasick person?
Encourage him to drink a lot of lukewarm sea water.
Leave him in bed or request him to have some fresh air.
Force him to eat any kind of fat food.
Make him swallow seasick pills until he stops vomiting.
Severe pains in the chest occur when the coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heart, become too narrow for sufficient oxygenated blood to reach the muscles of the heart. Normally these attacks only last a few minutes, and the pain stops if the casualty rests. What kind of medicine to be taken when an Angina Pectoris attack occurs?
Unfortunately an insect has become lodged in the ear. How to remove the insect?
By using a Q-tip and carefully try to get the insect out
Gently flood the casualty's ear with terpid water so that the insect will float out.
Hold one hand across your nose and blow hard. Since the nose-channel is closed, the air will escape through the ears instead. And so will the foreign body.
By using rubber vacuum pump and suck the foreign body out.
Which PPM is allowed for discharging of "Bilge Water" overboard?
What measures regarding ship stability should be taken in order to make passenger ships able to withstand critical damage?
Avoid overloading the ship
Damaged stability to be increased by weight redistribution.
Maintain sufficient intact stability
Damaged stability to be increased by use of water ballast
Which hazardous good is contained in class 5.2 according to the IMDG code?
During a double banking operation the off-take or smaller vessel generally provides the moorings. If wires are used it is recommended that ropetails are fitted onto the ends of the wires. This is to:
Introduce some elasticity into the lines for shock load absorption
Introduce electrical discontinuity between ships
Permit quick cutting in an emergency
All the listed alternatives
Ship to ship communication during SAR should be executed by?
What is the secondary purpose of a radio installation onboard?
To take part in public traffic
To enhance the safety of lives at sea
To communicate in distress cases
According to the rules of GMDSS, on behalf of a safe navigation, continuous listening service must be maintained on mariphone channel:
An area A1 is:
an area within sight of a MRCC
an area within the radiotelephone coverage of at least one VHF coast station in which a continuous watch on channel 16 is available
an area within the radiotelephone coverage of at least one VHF coast station in which continuous DSC alerting is available
an area which extend to 10 nautical miles from the coast stations
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
A person wearing an anti-exposure suit shall be able to:
don and remove the suit in the water in no more than 5min. if it impairs ability to swim
swim through the water at least 25m and board a survival craft
jump from a height equal to that of the stowage of liferafts arranged to be thrown overboard
dive into the water to the maximum draft of craft that the ship is provided with
How is the painter attached to the lifeboat released once the boat is waterborne and ready to leave?
Remove the toggle which will release the painter
Cut it with the axe provided
The painter will automatically part by the weak link when the boat goes astern to clear the ship
Cut it with the knife contained in the equipment locker
You have abandoned ship in a liferaft. In most cases, which of the following actions should you generally take?
Organise a lookout system. Join up with other survival craft if possible. Stream the sea anchor
Join up with any other survival craft and stream the sea anchor
Start paddling in the direction of the nearest land
Organise a lookout system
Which channels are required for the portable two-way VHFs for survival craft?
Channel 16 plus another one
What is the meaning of this symbol ?
*Which one of the following items has to be included in an abandon ship drill?
Starting and operating radio life-saving appliances
Launching and recovery of a survival craft
Manoeuvring the lifeboat in the water
Checking that life-jackets are correctly donned
The training manual shall contain instructions and information in easily understood terms and illustrated wherever possible. Which of the following objects do not have to be explained in detail in the manual according to present regulations?
Muster of assigned stations
Donning of lifejackets and immersion suits
Boarding, launching and clearing of the survival crafts and rescue boats
Donning of fire protection clothing
What should be carried out before entering the pump room?
Run the ventilation for at least 15 minutes
Notify the Chief Officer or officer on duty
Always carry a walkie talkie with you into the pump room and call for help immediately if you start feeling dizzy
Notify the Chief Officer or officer on duty and run the ventilation for at least 15 minutes.
What is the requirement regarding number of slop tanks on oil tankers of 70,000 tons and above delivered after 31 December 1979?
Shall be provided with at least 2 slop tanks.
Shall be provided with slop tank.
No requirement regarding number of slop tanks.
Shall be provided with sufficient number of slop tanks.
For what purpose are we using a Mollier diagram?
We use the Mollier diagram to calculate the differential pressure over the cooling plant.
We use the Mollier diagram to calculate the heat transferred to the cooling plant.
We use the Mollier diagram to calculate the vapour flow in the cooling plant.
We use the Mollier diagram to calculate the cooling capacity of the cooling plant.
Boiler water tests on a low pressure steam boiler show the chloride content to be 50 ppm. What action should be taken if any?
Blow down the boiler and reduce the dosage of treatment chemicals.
Shut down the boiler and drain the water out before filling with fresh feed water.
Increase the dosage of treatment chemicals.dosage.
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 safely turned.
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.
What are the basic cargo stowage requirements for a small consignment of household cleaning products when loaded on a General Cargo Vessel?
Stow away from any other chemicals
Stow away from foodstuffs
Stow next to bagged grains
What is essential with liquefied gas fires
To isolate the fuel source before extinguishing the flames on a gas fire
To cool down the surroundings and extinguish the fire
To immediately start extinguish the flames with water
You are going to overhaul a centrifugal pump in accordance with the PMS. The pump is running under optimal conditions and normally operated. Which of the following parts are expected to deteriorate during normal operation and thereby be due for renewal?
The impeller and the impeller fastening nut.
Ball bearings on the pump shaft, and wear rings on pump housing or impeller.
A routine inspection of a hold space on a liquefied gas carrier is necessary. Checks of the atmosphere indicate that there is only 19.5% oxygen content. Which of the following actions is recommended?
Postpone the inspection and continue ventilating until an oxygen reading of 21% is achieved.
Carry on with the inspection as normal since 19.5% oxygen content is sufficient for breathing.
Ensure all persons entering the space for the inspection wear self contained breathing apparatus.
Ensure the inspection is carried out quickly in case the oxygen content reduces any further.
The Captain has complained about the catering department overtime and the amount of food being left over and wasted. The Cook suggests that he cooks a large amount of rice in one go, keeps it warm during service at the evening meal, places any left over in the refrigerator overnight and then re-heats it for the lunch-time meal it the next day. Is this acceptable practise? (Select the most correct answer).
Yes, it will minimise cooking time and cut down wastage. As the rice has not been mixed with any other ingredients, it will remain pure and fresh.
Yes, it will save overtime and cut down wastage. Being rice, it poses no health risk.
No, this is extremely dangerous and could lead to food poisoning throughout the whole crew.
Provided the rice is re-heated to a temperature of at least 37.8 degrees Celsius there will be no health risk. It is a practical approach to cutting down preparation time.
At what time should lashings be released?
The crew can release lashings prior to arrival to avoid any delays.
As soon as the weather conditions are favourable, lashings can be released.
Lashings should be released when the ship enters enclosed waters.
Lashings should not be released for unloading before the ship is secured at the berth, without the Master's express permission.
Two identical medium speed engines are connected through clutches and a reduction gearbox to a single controllable pitch propeller. It is noted during normal operation that the load sharing between the engines is uneven with one engine taking a greater proportion of the load as the total load increases even though they are equally loaded at low load. Select from the options given the most likely cause of this problem.
One of the engines is running faster than the other at high loads.
The fuel filters in the supply line for one of the engines are blocked
The governor droop settings are incorrectly set and are not matched.
The clutch on one engine is slipping.
Who is responsible for the regular security inspections of the ship?
The Company Security Officer
The Classification Society.
The Ship Security Officer
The Port Facility Security Officer
The figure shows a cross section through a ship floating in water, with the hull in red and the seabed below the ship shaded. On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term "FREEBOARD" given. Which one is the correct one?
Freeboard is given by B on the figure
Freeboard is given by C on the figure
Freeboard is given by A on the figure
Freeboard is given by D on the figure
Fully pressurised ships are fitted with type "C" tanks. What is the normal design pressure?
Design pressure of about 12 barg
Design pressure of about 2 barg
Design pressure of about 15 barg
Design pressure of about 18 barg.
When small amounts of cleaning additives (detergent products) are added to water in order to facilitate the washing of tanks which previously contained liquid chemicals, what conditions apply?
No conditions apply provided not more than 200 litres per 1000 cubic metres of tank volume is used in any one washing operation.
The discharge shall be governed by the provisions of Annex I or II, which would apply to the additive had it been carried as cargo. Tank washing procedures involving the use of such additives shall be set out in the Procedures and Arrangements Manual and approved by the vessel's Flag State Administration.
If the additive contains Pollution category "X" products and more than 200 litres is used in the washing operation for a single cargo tank, then a prewash to shore must be carried out.
No additives containing Pollution Category "X" components shall be used, except those components that are readily biodegradable and present in a total concentration of of less than 10% of the cleaning additive. No restrictions additional to those applicable to the tank due to the previous cargo shall apply.
Which of the following is a staple part of the Scandinavian diet?
Where do you load dangerous goods?
Dangerous goods shall only be loaded in designated ares on the ro-ro deck
The driver of a tank lorry can decide where to park the vehicle
The officer in charge of loading can decide where to load dangerous goods if the number of vehicles and passengers are limited
As long as the ship is certified to carry dangerous goods there are no restrictions
From the options given, select the type of cleaner that is most suitable for washing down a refrigerated cargo space.
A cleaner which contains a powerful bleaching agent.
A cleaner which has a fresh smell such as the smell of pine.
A cleaner containing a powder scouring agent.
What is the meaning of the term "Make Fast", when mooring the ship?
Make Fast means to coil up a rope
Make Fast means to avoid eating all meals during the daylight hours.
Make Fast means to act very quickly
Make Fast means secure the ropes to the bits
Which mooring lines are visible in this image?
The forward headline and breast rope are visible in the image
The forward back springs are visible in the image
The forward breast lines are visible in the image
The forward head lines are visible in the image
Passenger ships have a normal requirement of 1 lifejacket per person + 10% for children. In addition to this, how many lifejackets have to be stowed in conspicuous places on deck or at the muster stations?
What type of bomb search should you conduct to avoid panic when the credibility of the threat is in doubt and you don’t want to disrupt ship business?
Nominated officers search
Chemicals and harmful substances are safely stored in a designated locker on board, why?
For safety reasons and stock control. When chemicals or harmful substances is delivered to a crewmember, the user shall sign for the amount received.
For stock control. Most of the chemicals and harmful substances we use on board are expensive.
Chemicals and harmful substances must be kept away from passengers so that they don't steal it.
For safety reasons. Many substances found onboard are capable of damaging the health and safety of those exposed to them. Before any chemical or harmful substance is delivered to a crewmember, the personnel shall receive training, instructions and information so that they know and understand the risks arising from use.
Why is is especially necessary to continue to ventilate the tank and to continuously monitor the atmosphere when working inside a cargo compartment which still contains vegetable oil residues?
For a tank which has contained vegetable oils, if it is continuously ventilated an Enclosed Space Entry Permit is not required. However, for anyone entering the compartment without a permit in place, they must carry an oxygen meter which continuously monitors the atmosphere.
Forced ventilation will create a hard "skin" on the residues, making them safer to stand on. Testing the atmosphere will indicate when this skin has formed, as no further vapours will be released.
Vegetable oils are commonly washed using very hot water. Forced ventilation will make the temperature inside the compartment better to work in. Monitoring the atmosphere will indicate if the humidity is increasing.
Because the decomposing residues continue to release hazardous gases, reducing the levels of oxygen in the tank and making the atmosphere potentially dangerous.
When shall the engineer officer in charge of a watch be readily capable for operating the propulsion equipment?
When a hurricane may be expected.
When there are needs for changes in the ship's course.
When men are working aloft.
When the machinery spaces are in the manned condition.
What makes cargo holds weather tight?
The hatch coaming compression bar
Firm contact between the hatch cover rubber seals and the hatch coaming compression bar
Steel-to-steel contact between hatch covers and coaming
Hatch cover rubber packing
A walk-in refrigerator has been out of use for several weeks and needs cleaning. It has been closed for a long time because there is a suspicion that there may be a small gas leak from the cooling system. What should you do?
Hold your breath as you enter, locate the gas leak and stick a bit of tape over it.
Seek advice from ther ship's safety officer who will perform a risk assessment and advise on any precautions necessary.
Nothing special - it's only a refrigerator and everything will be OK.
Get someone to come inside the refrigerator with you.
What would you do if you were told that cargo on a flatrack has a tendency to deform or to compact during the voyage?
Slacken the cargo securing gear
Ensure that the cargo is secured as per shipper’s instructions
Accept the cargo as it is and clause the mate’s receipt accordingly
In terms of an oil tanker fitted with two slop tanks, how are they commonly referred to?
Slop tank (cycle A) and slop tank (cycle B)
Slop tank (settling) and slop tank (decanting)
Primary slop tank and secondary slop tank
Nominal slop tank and back-up slop tank
What are the lists called that give the position and task during a lifeboat drill for all persons on board the ship?
A cable carries a current of 1500A at 660 Volts and has a voltage drop along it's length of 30volts. Assuming the cable insulation is good enough to work at High Voltage, what would be the voltage drop when supplying the same amount of power at 6600 Volts.
When you are taking out provisions for the next day, you notice that the temperature in the meat freezer is only -8° C. How would you react to such a situation?
Report it immediately to the Chief Engineer
Move all the meat to the fish room
Check it over the next 3-4 days and, if necessary, report it after that
Ignore it - it's not your responsibility
Why is it not possible to wash all crockery and glassware in a dishwasher?
Because not all crockery and glassware is dishwasher proof.
Because plates and containers that have held raw meat and fish must not be washed together with plates and glasses that have been used for cooked foods.
Because coloured glass and crockery will not survive the high temperatures generated in a dishwasher,
Because Health and Safety regulations require that items above 30 cm (12") in diameter must be washed by hand.
Which of the following statements is true with respect to the Great Lakes area?
Cargo sweepings can be discharged anywhere
Cargo sweepings cannot be discharged in sensitive and/or protected areas
Cargo sweepings cannot be discharged within 5 nautical miles of any coastline
The discharge of cargo sweepings is prohibited
The bilge holding tank level is being reduced by discharging through the OWS. What action should be taken when the oil/water interface in the holding tank is reached?
Stop the OWS and pump the oil to the incinerator tank.
Stop the OWS and pump the oil to a bunker tank.
Bypass the OWS and discharge the remaining contents of the holding tank overboard.
Continue pumping the contents of the holding tank through the OWS.
What action should be taken if the boiler water tests show that the pH-value in the boiler water is slightly over 11.5?
Blowdown the boiler and Increase the dosage of boiler water treatment chemicals.
No action is required this is the normal level.
Raise the boiler water level above normal to dilute the contents.
Blowdown the boiler and decrease the dosage of boiler water treatment chemicals.
What should be the status of the suction and discharge valves when starting a centrifugal pump?
Suction valve open and discharge valve closed
Suction valve closed and discharge valve open
Under international regulations what is required during bulk cargo operations?
Ships’ personnel must continuously monitor cargo operations
The Supercargo must continuously monitor cargo operations
Ships’ personnel must monitor cargo operations as and when required to do so
The terminal representative must continuously monitor cargo operations
We have a problem with surging in the turbocharger. Which of the following could be the cause?
The lubrication oil pump is malfunctioning
Dirty scavenging air cooler on the air side
Dirty rotor blades and nozzle ring.
Worn out bearings on the turbocharger
What is the time limit for abandonment of passenger ships?
15 minutes from the time the abandon ship signal is given
2 hours from the time the abandon ship signal is given
30 minutes from the time the abandon ship signal is given
At what angle should a cargo lashing meet an eye plate?
During UMS rounds, a duty engineer notices that the fuel oil overflow observation glass is full of oil. Should he:
Stop all F.O. transfers immediately, and inform the CE.
None of the listed alternatives.
Make a sounding of the F.O. overflow tank and decide if there is enough capacity to leave it until the following morning.
Call a motorman and have him sound the FO overflow tank periodically during the night.
Ro-ro passenger ships shall either carry automatically self-righting liferafts or canopied reversible liferafts. What does it mean that a liferaft is automatically self-righting?
The liferaft will automatically turn back into an upright position when it is empty of people
It means the same as self-righting lifeboats
One person can manage to turn the liferaft back into an upright position
The liferaft will automatically turn back into an upright position when it is fully loaded with people
For what purpose might 'line displacement' or 'line pressing' be conducted prior to the discharge of cargo from an oil tanker?
To balance a rigid cargo arm.
To test the automatic shut-down arrangements in the shore line system.
The calibration of the ship's flow meter.
The verification of the shore line for calculation purposes.
What makes a container vessel's cargo holds effective in containing under-deck fires?
A fixed fire-fighting system
Intact hatch and ventilator seals
An effective bilge pumping systems
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
Why should ro-ro passenger ships be subdivided into main vertical zones?
To comply with passenger safety, cargo safety and hull integrity training defined in the STCW convention
To comply with specific provisions for fire integrity defined by the Classification Society
To comply with specific provisions for fire integrity defined in SOLAS and to ensure safety of passengers and crew in case of a fire
To comply with company specific standards defined in the Safety Management System
In what circumstances can a ships loading computer be used with confidence on a container vessel.
When the computer has been manufactured by a reputable supplier.
When a new computer with a large RAM has been received.
When the loading computer has been approved by Class.
When the computer has been supplied by the company IT department.
Which of the following alternatives summarise the benefits of using high voltage on ships?
More efficient transformers and electrical machines
Smaller cables and better power factors
Smaller conductors, insulators and transformers
Smaller conductors, machines and switchgear
What basic information do we get from the pump's flow-head curve?
We get information about the NPSH.
We get information about the pump's suction head.
We get information about the pump's back pressure.
We get information about the pump's lifting height and liquid flow.
Which type temperature sensors are shown on this picture?
Which part of the magnetic compass error changes with a change in the course steered?
All of the suggested answers
Why are zinc anodes sometimes fitted in the seawater side of heat exchangers?
To prevent accumulation of marine growth
To protect against corrosion