Le test consiste en des questions aléatoires sur un sujet sélectionné.
*In general, which of the following is the maximum length of a main vertical zone?
*What is the minimum average distribution capacity of a fixed water-spraying fire-extinguishing system fitted in an engine room ?
Fixed pressure water-spraying fire-extinguishing systems are widely employed in all kinds of vessels, mainly passenger ships and ro-ro ships, with a high degree of success. The aim of these systems is to put out a fire but they may also be very useful even if they only ensure
the control of temperatures of surrounding areas
the structural protection of the vessel
the confinement of a fire
*Generally the fixed sprinkler fire extinguishing system will be:
High pressure water system
What is the minimum number of independently driven fire pumps that must be provided on general cargo ships of 1000 gross tonnage and upwards?
Multipurpose dry chemical powder
will only extinguish A and B fires
will conduct electricity with very high voltage
will never conduct electricity
will only extinguish B and C fires
On a UMS classed vessel the high pressure fuel pipes are covered with steel flexible shrouds with drainage.What is the main purpose of the protection ?
To protect personnel from high temp surface.
In case of bursting pipe, to avoid oil spray hitting adjacent high heat surfaces of exhaust pipes etc.
To protect the pipes against mechanical damage.
To collect minor oil leakage.
On which frequency are navigational and meteorological messages normally sent on the NAVTEX system?
A message is sent to a fax-machine. However the message cannot be delivered by the land earth station. The land earth station will:
never send a non-delivery notification (NDN) if a fax message to the sender. The sender to verify if the message was received
automatically send a non-delivery notification (NDN) to the sender
will only send a non-delivery notification (NDN) to the sender if so requested by him
On board, in case of an m.o.b. a DSC-call is to be made. In the category-menu is chosen:
In radio-telex distress traffic preference is given to FEC because:
the system automatically requests repetition when reception garbled
How often must inspection of proper working of the EPIRB ‘s and SART ’s take place on board? Once per:
" On area A1 the function "" Transmission and reception of signals for locating "" is mainly based on:"
the use of SART transponders
the use of INMARSAT Epirbs
the use of SARSAT COSPAS Epirbs
Which VHF channel should be used for intership navigation safety communications?
" On area A1 the function "" Transmission and reception of ship to ship distress alerts "" is mainly based on:"
the use of SART transponders
What is false regarding the function :”Transmission of ship to shore distress alerts”
On all areas this function is based on the use of SARSAT COSPAS Epirb
On area A1 this function is based on the use of SART transponders
On area A1 this function is based on the use of VHF DSC
On area A2 this function is based on the use of MF DSC
MF/HF 2187,5 Khz ALL SHIP DISTRESS 227852000 FIRE N 50 00 W 000 10 11:10 ACK RQ What is false regarding the above call ?
A ship receiving this call must set watch on 2182 kHz
This call is an all station call
This call will normally be followed by a DSC acknowlegment call sent by a coast station
The ship which MMSI is 227852000 is in distress
Command of radio-telephony traffic between vessels and coast-stations lies with:
always with the station calling
Give the meaning of the following symbol
Wheeled fire extinguisher
Portable fire extinguisher
What is the search system pattern called using 1 vessel?
You want to stop your ship as quickly as possible without too much change in the heading. What can you do to achieve this?
Use the rudder hard over both sides while reducing engine power, so-called "high frequency rudder cycling"
Put the engine full astern
Make a complete turning circle
Do you think a ship's trim has any influence on steering abilities?
Yes, a ship usually steers better if trimmed by the bow
No, it is usually best to have no trim at all
Yes, the ship usually steers better if trimmed by the stern
No, the ship will have the same steering ability unaffected by trim
"Overshoot" is an expression we use when talking about a ship's steering ability. What is the best way to determine how the "overshoot" is on your ship?
Do a 360 degrees turning circle
Do a 20/20 degrees zig-zag manoeuvre
Do a 540 degrees turning circle
Can RNC charts be used for voyage planning?
Only in conjunction with paper charts
Only if approved by the flag state
Where can a ship expect piracy to take place?
At the south end of the Red Sea
The International Organisation which has established the frequencies to be used in the GMDSS is:
Secrecy in maritime radio traffic means that:
the speaker of the mariphone is to be surged off during private conversations
the mariphone may only be operated by certificate holders who signed a statement of secrecy
received messages which aren’t intended for own ship are not used
What document is required before a mariphone is placed on board?
A license, given by or on behalf of the Minister of Traffic department
An inspection report of the mariphone
An evidence that the annual contribution is paid
The call sign of a vessel is meant to:
provide the certificate holder with unique identification
be able to identify oneself
gain a quicker transit at bridges and locks
*The person in charge of a lifeboat :
must check that the crew under his command are acquainted with their duties
must have a list of the survival craft crew
must check that the second in command has also a list of the lifeboat crew
Give the meaning of the following symbol
Survival craft portable radio
Survival craft distress pyrotechnic signals
*Which one of the following items has to be included in an abandon ship drill?
Starting and operating radio life-saving appliances
starting and operating the lifeboat engine
Manoeuvring the lifeboat in the water
Launching and recovery of a 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 there is doubt about the freshness of the atmosphere in enclosed or confined spaces, what action should be taken?
Ro-ro decks are always ventilated in advance of an operation
Open both bow- and stern doors
Arrangements should be made for testing of the atmosphere to ensure maintenance of 21% oxygen and a carbon monoxide content below 50 ppm in the atmosphere of the space
Supply filter masks to all crew working on ro-ro deck
You are proceeding along a narrow channel behind another vessel. You have a higher speed and have signalled your intention to the vessel ahead that you intend to overtake him on his port side. The vessel responds with this sound signal. What does it mean?
That the vessel suggests I overtake on the starboard side instead.
This is a signal intended for another vessel or shore station. It is nothing to do with our vessel.
That the vessel is indicating her agreement with my proposed manoeuvre.
That the vessel does not agree with my proposed manoeuvre.
What is the MARPOL definition of a "high-viscosity substance"?
A noxious liquid substance in category "Y" with a viscosity equal to or greater than 100 mPa.s at 37.8 degrees Celsius.
Any noxious liquid substance, the residues of which cannot be stripped from a cargo compartment and its associated piping and pumping system to equal to or less than 75 litres.
A noxious liquid substance of any category with a pour point of greater than 37.8 degrees Celsius.
A noxious liquid substance in category "X" or "Y" with a viscosity equal to or greater than 50 mPa.s at the unloading temperature.
The typical current gain of a common emitter transistor is
In oil tanker operations, what is understood by the term "Load On Top"?
Loading part of an oil cargo in one port, then loading the same type of cargo "on top" in a subsequent port.
Loading a new compatible cargo "on top" of the oil and water residues from a previous cargo in the sloptanks
Loading an oil cargo into the tanks tanks through hoses inserted through the tank hatches and lashed in position
Loading part of an oil cargo in one port, then loading a different type of cargo "on top" in the next loadport
What does the Chief Officer want the 1st Engineer to do?
The Chief Officer wants to speak to the 1st Engineer
The Chief Officer wants the 1st Engineer to empty side tank No. 2
The Chief Officer wants the 1st Engineer to put the hydraulic hand pump in bilge No. 5
The Chief Officer wants the 1st Engineer to empty the starboard bilge in hold No. 5
Which type of profiling is used to obtain information about rival companies and their employees?
In a series installation of a purifier and a clarifier, what is the purpose of the clarifier
As a safety net, for improved cleaning of the fuel oil
You will probably have less alarms
In case the gravity disc is too small
To get round the problem of fluctuating temperature
What is the purpose of the "Mud Box" on a tanker?
It is at the end of the pipeline in the tank and restricts any particles and solids entering the pipeline system.
It is the waste collection box in the store rooms.
It is the box near the windlass to deposit the mud from the anchor and anchor cables.
It is the box under the manifold to catch spills when connecting the discharge or loading hose.
Which publication gives guidance on the stowage and securing of general cargo?
IMO Code of practice for stowage and securing of cargoes
SOLAS Safety Training Manual
IMO Code of Practice for Bulk Cargoes
International Load Line Regulations
In the event of a severe scavenge fire, which of the following is most likely to be seriously damaged?
Piston rod and stuffing box.
Which of the procedures given in the options should be adopted, when walking across a stow of refrigerated produce, in order to minimise any damage to the produce?
Wear disposable covers over work shoes or boots.
Keep the number of return journeys to a minimum.
Wear clean work shoes or boots.
A mixed deck cargo is to be loaded on a General Cargo Vessel; what are some of the important checks to be made by the Officer of the Watch?
Access to the ER and galley are unaffected
All fire hydrants and sounding pipes must be accessible
All hatch covers and the paint store must be accessible
Deck cargo is loaded no more than two metres above the deck
The Safety Management Manual contains checklists that are:
clear, concise summaries of all action items in the emergency plan
clear, concise summaries of critical action items in the emergency plan
to be used when crewmembers feel especially stressed in emergencies
What is the correct understanding of the term "boat drill"?
The opportunity for all on board to launch the boats and abandon ship.
A demonstration for the people on board to understand how a lifeboat can be used to abandon ship
Practical exercise for the people on board to practice their duties and be prepared in the case of an emergency abandon ship.
A presentation by the Master on what he would expect from all on board in the case of an emergency.
Mention three ways of adjusting a centrifugal pump’s delivery capacity.
Throttling the delivery valve, throttling the suction valve, reduce the steam consumption.
Only throttling the suction valve.
Throttling the delivery valve, adjust the RPM, by-pass.
Throttling the suction valve, reduce the steam consumption, by-pass.
Which of the following voltage levels would be regarded as high voltage likely to be found on a ship?
What is normally meant by the term 'flammable range' in relation to liquefied gas cargoes carried at sea?
It is the maximum distance from a flammable mixture of the gas that an ignition source could be to still cause the mixture to ignite.
Range between the minimum and maximum concentrations of gas in air which form a flammable mixture.
It is the minimum distance from a burning mixture that other objects or personnel need to be to avoid being burnt.
It is the vertical height that the flames of the burning gas would reach in still air.
How should additional lashings be applied to vehicles if they do not have sufficient lashing points?
Pass lashings over the vehicles’ axles
Pass lashings over the body of the vehicles
Secure the vehicles’ wheels
Secure the front and rear bumpers
What is the most important factor in the master's ability to make good decisions in an emergency?
Input from company personnel
Planning of emergency procedures
Following safety regulations
Which of the following is an international requirement?
Securing of cargoes must completed within two hours of leaving the berth
Securing of cargoes must be completed before a ship leaves the berth
Securing of cargoes may be completed at anchorage
Securing of cargoes must be completed before sailing
What are the disadvantages of large double bottom tanks on a double hull oil tanker?
The effect of free surface and reduction in the transverse metacentric height.
Suddenly developing a severe trim.
Potential hazards relating to damage to internal structure and pipelines.
Increased longitudinal bending moments.
In a fresh water tank we are using a pressure transmitter with a range of 0-0.5 bar / 4-20mA for level measurement. The transmitter is for different reasons installed 30 centimeters from the bottom of the tank, and the tank is 5 meters high. What will the output from the transmitter be when the tank is full? (Pending no calibration is made)
Which of these statements is incorrect with regard to Ro-Ro cargoes?
Stowage on deck is recommended when ventilation for a particular package is not required
Stowage on deck is recommended when constant supervision is required
Stowage on deck is recommended when there is a substantial risk of the formation of explosive gas mixtures
Stowage on deck is recommended when access to a particular package is required
On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term "WINDLASS" are given. Which one is the correct one?
Windlass is given by A on the figure
Windlass is given by B on the figure
Windlass is given by C on the figure
Windlass is given by D on the figure
The exhaust gas is too dark because of:
Faulty fuel injection pumps or valves
Some cylinders is overloaded
Inlet or exhaust valves are leaking
A 2 term controller is used to control the fuel oil temperature for a thermal oil system used for heating services. The control is very unstable with the measured value hunting constantly. Select the most probable cause of this problem from the options given.
Integral action reset time is set too slow.
Proportional band width is set too wide.
Proportional band width is set too narrow.
Integral action reset time is set too fast.
Which of the methods given in the options should be used to test a remote reading temperature gauge for the auxiliary boiler exhaust gas?
Check the resistance change in the sensor over a known temperature range against the resistance values in the product sheet.
Place the sensor in a test tank of oil fitted with a heater element and thermometer and check the temperature gauge at different temperatures.
Place the sensor in a test tank of water fitted with a heater element and thermometer and check the temperature gauge at different temperatures.
Fit a spare temperature gauge and see if the readings are the same.
How is body language generally communicated?
looking at someone directly in the eyes
the way you stand, gesture, and walk
If a passenger asks you a question you cannot answer, what will you do?
Tell the passenger to ask one of your colleagues who are more experienced than you are
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!
Make up a story, the passenger doesn't really care
Tell the passenger to approach the information desk/ reception on board
"Your ship security plan must include procedures for responding to security threats, auditing security activities and interfacing with the port facility."
You are going to inspect a fresh water tank together with one of the Engineers. Is it safe enough to open the manhole and enter the tank (it is only fresh water) or do you have to take extra precautions before entering?
Make sure that the tank/ enclosed space is gas free, ventilated and the oxygen content is measured. O2 content shall be 21% before entering the tank/ enclosed space
Bring a flashlight and put on safety shoes
Use a breathing apparatus if the oxygen level is below 21%
Remember to have a colleague standing by to assist you if any problems
What is the normal procedure for cooldown cargo tanks prior to loading LNG?
Pumping cold LNG through the spray header.
Pumping cold LNG to the bottom of the tank.
Pumping cold LNG through the heater.
Pumping cold LNG through liquid header.
It is common practice to connect a resistor is connected over an alarm contact (see diagram) in many applications. Why is this connection used?
To stabilise power consumption.
To avoid sparks on the contacts when opening and closing.
Enable measuring the total resistance of the circuit.
To monitor the cable/wires for break.
Why do cargo tanks on a chemical tanker commonly have their own individual pipelines and cargo pumps?
To permit faster loading and discharging rates.
To reduce the chances of cross contamination.
To simplify the piping layout.
To allow more dangerous cargoes to be carried.
The cargo tank pressure reading for a refrigerated cargo of propane is higher than the saturated vapour pressure for the cargo temperature. e.g. an absolute pressure of 1.5 bar at minus 43 degrees C. If the cargo tank had been cleaned before loading the cargo what is the likely cause of this condition?
The cargo tank insulation is damaged.
Some inert gas or nitrogen remained in the tank after gassing up.
The cargo has been loaded too quickly.
There is too much cargo vapour in the tank.
Where shall you be able to activate the ship security alert system on board ro-ro passenger ships?
From the navigation bridge and in at least one other location
Captain's- and Chief Officer's office
When considering how to deal with cargo residues during hatch cleaning at sea on a Bulk Carrier, what is the most careful consideration?
There are no restrictions on discharge of cargo residues to sea
Follow actions of previous crews
Consult MARPOL handbook and the vessels Safety Management System (SMS) for guidance
Check procedures and Arrangements manual
What name is applied to foods (in particular meat) that have been prepared according to the rules of Islam?
Which of the following options may be used as a brief summary of how to safely make high voltage equipment accessible?
Shed load, Earth (ground), disconnect, isolate
Disconect, isolate, earth (ground)
Shed load, isolate. Earth (ground)
Disconnect, earth (ground), isolate
In a PID controller we have possibility to change the setting of the Proportional band (P), the Reset time (1) and the Rate time (D). Please indicate which curve shows the typical response to a change in input, if the setting of the proportional band is too wide.
On a Container vessel, what is the function of a twistlock?
To secure manually operated hatch covers?
To secure winches from unintentional running?
To secure/lash containers?
We say the centrifugal pump cavitates when:?
When the liquid accelerates from the suction side.
When the NPSH is variable.
We have negative pressure on the inlet side of the pump.
On a RoRo vessel, a vehicle weighing 50mt is to be loaded in the fore and aft direction and lashed by chains/turnbuckles of SWL 5mt. By the general Rule How many sets of chains/turnbuckles should be used to secure the unit?
What is the disadvantage of using High Tensile Steel (HTS) in ship construction?
Enhanced vibration in HTS areas
Diminished cargo carrying capacity
Why is it important to have an efficient fire patrol system on board passenger ships?
To show passengers in public areas we are on duty 24 hrs
To control that passengers adhere to smoking regulations on board
To ensure that an outbreak of fire may be prompltly detected
To verify that the automatic fire-detection system is working properly
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
On a container vessel why is it important not to exceed stack allowable weights?
The lashings can be overloaded
The GM can become excessive leading to high roll accelerations
Torsional effects on the hull
It can cause failure of the corner posts of the containers stowed at the bottom of the stack
Where would you look for information on the ratings applied to a vessel's fire ratings on her bulkheads, based on SOLAS requirements?
The Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate.
The Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate.
The MODU Safety Certificate.
The Safety Management Certificate.
In which situation might you have to use non-verbal communication with passengers?
There is an explosion in the cargo hold.
You are outside in a severe storm.
The ship's electrical system has failed.
The ship's communication system is not working.
What does the image indicate?
The image indicates a passenger ship coming alongside
The image indicates a passenger ship moored port side alongside
The image indicates a passenger ship moored starboard side alongside
The image indicates a passenger ship letting go her mooring lines
Which of the following requirements regarding embarking, disembarking and stowage of vehicle on ferries corresponds to present regulations? (NSCL 4/11.4).
In ships where passengers and cars are using the same access (ramp/gangway) embarkation/disembarkation of passengers and cars shall not take place simultaneously.
Vehicles shall at all times be secured against shifting.
In rough weather the clearance between the cars shall be increased to 800 mm.
During crossing, ports on the car deck shall be closed and battened.
What is the greatest danger associated with the carriage of chemicals?
Leakage from the carrying receptacles
Reaction with the carrying receptacles
How many rescue boats should be provided on ro-ro passenger ships of 500 gross tons and above?
Two, and at least one of the rescue boats shall be a Fast Rescue Boat
Two Fast Rescue Boats, one on each side of the ship
None providing the ship has lifeboats
Which of the following cargoes can normally be loaded next to each other in the same space of a General Cargo vessel?
Drums of cement and bagged milk powder
Drums of cement and steel pipes
Pallets of pesticides and bagged grain
Rolls new carpets and drums lubricating oils
If the carriage of a new Noxious Liquid Substance not yet listed in the IBC Code is considered, this may be achieved through a "tri-partite" agreement. Who must this agreement be between?
The Port State of the Shipper / the Flag State of the Carrier / the Port State of the Receiver.
The Flag State of the Shipper / the Flag State of the Charterer / the Flag State of the Receiver.
The IMO / the Port State of the Shipper / the Port State of the Receiver.
The Shipper / the Receiver / the Operator or Charterer.
When are power-operated watertight sliding doors (class 3 doors) compulsory for all watertight doors aboard passenger ships?
Where one or more doors are situated below deepest loadline
Where the ship is fitted with through-going car decks
Where the ship has passenger spaces below the bulkhead deck
When the ship is certified for more than 150 passengers