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Fire protected lifeboats when waterborne should be capable of protecting its full complement when subjected to a continuous oil fire that envelops the boat for a period of not less than how many minutes?

30 minutes

20 minutes

15 minutes

8 minutes

The operating mode of a pyrotechnic signal depends essentially on:

Instructions or diagrams printed on its casing by the manufacturer

The fact that the user is on board a liferaft, a lifeboat or ship

The weather conditions of the moment

A definite standard process

Oily rags and metal twist pose a particular fire hazard because:

They are liable to spontaneous combustion.

They are not a hazard.

They are not a hazard unless ignited.

They generate their own oxygen when ignited and are therefore difficult to extinguish.

A particular vessel is equipped with the possibility to insert CO2 in the scavenging air belt in case of uncontrolled fire. What are the action to be taken in case of fire in the scavenging air belt?

Continue running the engine on regular speed waiting for the fire to burn out, during continuous monitoring of condition.

Reduce the RPM to reduce the scavenge air temperature. When the temperature is reduced and in case the fire is not extinguished by itself, insert carefully CO2.

Continue running the engine on regular speed inserting CO2 awaiting the fire to burn out.

Reduce the RPM waiting for the fire to burn out, during continuous monitoring of condition.

*How many sources of power must a fire detection and fire alarm system be provided with?

At least three

At least two, one of which being a dedicated accumulator battery

At least two

At least three, one of which being a dedicated accumulator battery

The aim of fire detection is

to activate the alarm

all the answers are correct

to discover where a fire starts

to begin applying an emergency plan

*Which of the following requirements applies to the inert gas system of a tanker?

Inert gas must be delivered at a rate of at least 125% of the maximum rate of discharge capacity of the ship expressed as a volume

All these requirements apply

The oxygen content of the inert gas must not exceed 5%

The oxygen content of the atmosphere of any part of any cargo tank must not exceed 8%

In case of diesel driven fire pumps, for how long shall the fuel tank capacity allow the pump to be run at full capacity? (SOLAS II-2/4.3.3.2.3)

Six hours

Fifteen hours

One hour

Three hours

In pumprooms and pipe tunnels "flameproof" electric light fittings are generally fitted. This means that:

Gas may enter, but even if an explosion takes place the fittings is so strong that the explosion will be contained within it and will not be blow out?

Even if fire occurs, it will not consume the fitting?

The electrical supply will disconnect automatically in cases of fire?

The fitting is completely gastight and no gas can enter into contact with the bulb and electric connections?

What is a "fire wire"?

A wire for pulling fire-hoses up to the top bridge

A wire for pulling burning ships off the pier

A wire for securing smoke divers

A wire for handling fire buckets

Regular ‘updating’ of a vessel’s position in an Inmarsat-C installation is among other things of importance:

to exclusively receive MSI-reports meant for the NAVAREA where the vessel is

because the Inmarsat organisation, in connection with the good reception of MSI-reports, makes it……

because MSI-reports for own vessel can't be received otherwise

Don't know

On board, in case of an m.o.b. a DSC-call is to be made. In the category-menu is chosen:

urgency

safety

Don't know

distress

DSC uses for automatic identification the MMSI. The identification 002442000 is assigned to:

A type of vessel's

A coast-station or coast guard-station

A group of vessels

A vessel

Select the right send and receive frequencies for sending a ship/ship MF-DSC message:

TX: 2189.5 kHzRX: 2177.0 kHz

TX: 2177.0 kHzRX: 2177.0 kHz

TX: 2187.5 kHzRX: 2187.5 kHz

Don't know

The sound level of the telephone in the tele-microphone on the panel of e.g. an MF/HF radio-telephony installation is adjusted with:

Don't know

the sensitivity control

is fixed by manufacturer

the volume control

At the entrance to the space where batteries are stored on board the following notice must be fitted:

keep access free

Don't know

no entry with naked light and/or flame

crew only

The good operation in any location, whether the NAVTEX is working properly or not, can be checked using:

A company test procedure

Test transmissions specially broadcast for this purpose once a week

A compulsory built-in alarm for defects

A testing program built in for this purpose

Which word will precede a distress message ?

DISTRESS

MAYDAY

PAN PAN

PAN

What should be applicable to tank cleaning operations by means of circulation products with low flash products (below 60° C) ?

It can be done without problems.

It can be done on stainless steel tanks only and if the tank cleaning hoses are grounded.

It can be done if the tankcleaning hoses are grounded.

It should be avoided, unless the tank atmosphere is inerted.

There are three levels of burning, namely:*Superficial *Intermediate*Deep burns (also called full-thickness burns) A large burn will almost certainly contain areas of all three grades. How many per cent of the body may be burned before the danger of lifethreatning shock occurs?

15 percent.

4 percent.

9 percent.

35 percent.

In what language/languages must the fire control plans or booklets (or copies of these) be written?

In the English language

In the Flag State official language with copies in English or French

In the Flag State official language with copies in English

In the Flag State official language

The vessel has anchored. You are to secure the anchor. How do you do it?

By use of the brake on the winch with the motor in gear.

By use of the brake on the winch.

By use of securing wires and brake.

By use of cable stopper backed up by brake with chain slightly slack between stopper and winch.

Which of the alternative methods of using a tug when escorting your ship through narrow waters do you think is the most effective if you lose steering power?

The tug-s bow against my stern, made fast with lines. By moving the tug to either side of my stern, this will help to steer the ship (figure 4).

Running free alongside, ready to be made fast (figure 2)

Made fast forward on either shoulder, ready to push (figure 3)

Made fast in a line at the bow (figure 1)

Are there any restrictions regarding length, breadth or draft in the Panama Canal?

Tankers and military vessels are not accepted for transit

There are no restrictions, but a pilot is required for the whole transit

Restrictions regarding length and breadth exists. Draft restrictions vary with seasonal changes.

Transits are left to the masters discretion, but the canal authorities will assign turn number and monitor traffic

Are mooring boats required for vessels transitting the Suez Canal?

Yes, only mooring boats hired from shore are accepted

Ships can use their own boats if they cannot safely lift hired boats, but boat crews must be hired from shore

Mooring boats are required only for loaded tankers of more than 100.000 dwt.

Mooring boats are not required

In making VHF communication or test transmission you must:

Warn all ships in the vicinity

With DSC use, first broadcast the carrier wave for at least three seconds

First tap on the mike several times, but not more than 10 times

Identify yourself with your call sign and/or ship's name

What HF-band is generally suitable for long distance transmission if one of two stations is Located in twilight

12 MHz

16 MHz

4 MHz

22 MHz

*Give the meaning of the following symbol

Start air supply

Start lowering the lifeboat to water

Start engine

Reverse engine

Give the meaning of the following symbol

Rocket parachute flares

Survival craft distress pyrotechnic signals

Radar transponder

Survival craft portable radio

What is the meaning of this symbol ?

Survival craft pyrotechnic distress signals

Radar transponder

EPIRB

Survival craft portable radio

*Where do you find minimum drill requirements?

In the SOLAS convention and its annex

In owner-s instruction

In manager-s instructions

In classification society rules

*Which of the following detailed explanations should be mentioned in the Training Manual ?

The way to board, launch and clear the survival craft and rescue boats

The use of escape routes and other escape methods

The use of surface to air visual signals to be used by survivors

The use of navigational equipment for survival crafts

Most fruit cargoes carried under refrigeration require introduction of fresh air into the cargo space to remove any excess carbon dioxide and ethylene produced by respiration of the cargo and sensors are fitted to detect these gases. Shipper's instructions will often indicate 'constant air change' as a requirement for a cargo. Why, even though this is a crude method for controlling the cargo space atmosphere, is this type of instruction given?

Some cargoes are very sensitive to ethylene levels and it may be difficult to accurately measure the low levels that would affect a cargo.

It is the standard method and it is always done that way for simplicity.

Fresh air helps to acclimatise the cargo to the prevailing ambient conditions.

As much fresh air as possible should always be introduced into the cargo space throughout the voyage to maintain cargo quality.

What is the name of the device used for supervising all the ballast water to be pumped over board?

Ballast Monitor. (BM).

Ballast Supervising Monitor. (BSM).

Oil Detection Monitoring Equipment.(ODME).

Ballast Handling Monitor.(BHM).

Fast rescue boats shall be capable of carrying:

10 Persons

At least 5 seated persons and a person lying down

At least 6 persons seated

3 Persons

What type of lashing arrangement is needed on weather deck for securing one container high?

No lashing arrangement needed.

Turnbuckles and rods.

Twistlocks with turnbuckles and rods.

Twistlocks.

How should the initial draught survey report form be signed?

Adjacent to the column for the final draught survey

Adjacent to the initial draught survey figure remarked ‘for initial draught survey only'

Between the two columns for the initial and final draught surveys remarked ‘for initial draught survey only'

Adjacent to the initial draught survey figure

During replacement of the main bearing shells on a medium speed diesel engine it is necessary to remove both the top and bottom half shells. From the options given select the method that is most commonly employed to remove the bottom half shells from the bearing pockets on an engine with a traditional bedplate?

Jack up the crankshaft and use a suitable punch to loosen the bottom half shell in the pocket so it can be lifted out with a pair of grips.

Fit a driver in the crankshaft oil hole which bears against the edge of the bottom half shell and turn the engine.

Turn the engine to a position where the crank webs are clear of the shell and knock the bottom half shell out axially using a suitable punch.

Remove the crankshaft so that all the bottom half shells can be removed at the same time.

The DoS addresses the responsibility for the security of the water around the ship and the verification of increased threat levels.

TRUE

FALSE

The inert gas system shall be capable of delivering inert gas to the cargo tanks at a specified percentage in relation to the cargo discharge rate. What is that percentage?

Equal to the cargo discharge capacity.

At least 135% of the maximum discharge capacity.

At least 150% of the maximum discharge capacity.

At least 125% of the maximum discharge capacity.

Which of the following is the definition of "Segregated Ballast Tanks", as found on oil tankers?

Cargo tanks which each have their own individual pumps, are fitted with independent piping systems and are served by unconnected ventilation arrangements

Tanks which are completely separate from cargo or fuel oil systems, being permanently allocated to the carriage of ballast and fitted with their own pumps and associated piping

Cargo tanks which may be used for ballast, where the lines are not connected to the Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment

Cargo tanks which may be used for the carriage of ballast

What does crude oil consist of?

A natural mixture of carbon and sulphur isomers.

A mixture of carbon extracts and naturally occuring wax.

A natural mixture of simple and complex hydrocarbon compounds.

A refined blend of hydrocarbon compounds and sulphur extracts.

Most medium and high speed engines for marine use operate on the four stroke cycle and use direct admission of compressed air into the cylinders for starting purposes. During which part of the cycle does start air admission normally take place?

The first part of the air induction stroke.

The latter part of the expansion (power) stroke.

The latter part of the expansion stroke.

The first part of the expansion (power) stroke.

If all indications are that a cargo has been received without damages, irregularities or short shipment and the phrase "apparent good order and condition" are entered on the Bill of Lading, what type of Bill is this said to be?

A clean Billl of Lading.

An endorsed Bill of Lading.

A Due Title Bill of Lading.

A Bill of Lading completed for shipment.

During inspection of a cylinder liner for a large, slow speed diesel engine it is found to be worn in a cloverleaf pattern. The greatest points of wear are found to be in way of the cylinder lubricator holes. From the options given, what is the most likely cause of this type of wear pattern?

Excessive cooling of the cylinder liner at low load operation.

Fuel impingement on the liner due to faulty fuel injector nozzle.

Cylinder lubricant has too high an alkalinity for the sulphur content of the fuel.

Insufficient cylinder lubricating oil being supplied.

Which of the following letter combinations represents a level indicating controller on a process and instrumentation diagramv

CIL

LIR

CIR

LIC

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

You have to choose one of the following instruments for measuring pressure in an air bottle in measuring range 0 - 35 BAR. Which instrument would you install?

U-type H2O manometer

U-type Hg manometer

Bellow type manometer

Bourdon Tube manometer

If Master finds reason to doubt whether the agent is giving the vessel's interest full and proper attention he should:

Report the matter to the harbour Master

Report to the vessel P & I club

Investigate the matter carefully and report the findings to the company

Change the agent

Parallel sweep search in a co-ordinated manner is achieved when?

All facilities proceed with minimum safe speed

All facilities proceed with same speed

All facilities proceed with maximum safe speed

All facilities proceed with different speed

What is the correct definition of: -boat drill?

Training in lifeboat handling.

To drill all boats.

To secure the boats.

To launch the boats.

What immediate actions should the Officer of the Watch take when the ship goes aground on an uncharted shoal in the middle of the ocean?

Stop engines and call the Master

Stop engines and tell the engine room to switch over to high suctions

Stop engines and immediately request "Full Astern"

Sound the General Alarm and plot the ships position

The decision to abort a proposed or ongoing ship to ship mooring or cargo transfer operation rests solely with:

The Sen.Off.Deck of the constant direction or anchored vessel which is to discharge the cargo.

The Pilot, if one is present on either ship.

Either of the Sen.Off.Deck if he feels the situation is heading out of control due to bad weather, bad manoeuvring, or for any other reason.

The Sen.Off.Deck of the manoeuvring or offtake vessel.

What is the correct name of the tool in the sketch?

Padlock

Monkey wrench

Chisel

Pliers

SOLAS reg II-2 and IMO MSC.1/Circ 1321 requires that cargo pump rooms on oil tankers shall be mechanically ventilated, using non-sparking suction type fans. What is the minimum number of changes of air per hour that a ventilation system must deliver?

At least 15 per hour.

At least 30 per hour.

At least 10 per hour.

At least 20 per hour.

What is the meaning of "stand by"?

That you shall keep on with your work.

That you are properly relieved from your duties.

That you shall stand very close to the engineer officer.

That the watch keeping personnel shall be ready for starting or manoeuvring the main engine.

In the context of oil tanker operations, what is "clingage"?

Oil residues remaining in the bottom of a cargo tank after tank-cleaning

The resistance to flow in a pipeline during the discharge of an oil cargo

Electrostatically charged bubbles of air and moisture suspended in an oil cargo after loading

Residues remaining on the inside of a pipeline, or on the internal structure of a cargo tank after an oil cargo has been discharged

A conventional reefer vessel is loading cargo of palletised fruit under controlled atmosphere (CA). Which of the given options is it essential that the deck officer confirms at completion of loading and before applying CA to the cargo?

All of the cargo hatches are sealed properly.

All of the cargo hatches are closed properly.

All personnel are out of the cargo holds.

That there is a tight stow in the cargo hatches.

On a container vessel what effects would exposure to anhydrous ammonia in moderate concentrations have?

Unconsciousness

Loss of memory

Death

Choking and possible loss of eyesight

What should a duty crew member do immediately upon observing funnel soot emissions?

Inform the duty engineer

Inform the chief officer

Inform the master

Inform the duty officer

Which plan shows the position of the vertical and longitudinal centres of gravity for each cargo compartment of a Bulk Carrier?

Shell expansion

Line drawing

Vessel stability book

Capacity Plan

What is the purpose of a hatch cover ventilator grill on a General Cargo vessel?

To act as a strength member inside the ventilation shaft

To prevent the ventilator fans from damage

To prevent moisture from entering the hold

To prevent sparks entering the cargo hold

Why is it important that all the system valves are closed after completing bilge or ballast pumping operations?

It isn't important how the valves are left after pumping operations are completed.

To make sure the valves do not seize in the open position.

To keep the pump housing full of fluid.

To avoid accidental intake of water into the engine room in case of valve or pipeline failure.

When conducting a risk assessment for a shipboard work activity, what are the two elements to be considered?

The chance of an incident re-occuring and the potential effects of an loss.

The available manpower and their experience in this type of work.

The potential severity of harm and the likelihood that harm will occur.

The time available to complete the task and the resources to hand.

You have just completed your tank cleaning programme for a set of tanks that previously contained Toluene. What will the main hazard be when you enter the tanks for mopping and inspection?

The lower part of the tank may still be wet and slippery. You may not be able to see this from the deck.

The atmosphere inside may contain insufficient oxygen to support life, or toxic vapours, or both.

There will commonly be insufficient natural light to safely descend the access ladder.

That there may hydrocarbons present on the bulkheads.

What must be specified when ordering gas detection equipment?

That the instrument complies with international regulations

That the instrument is suited for its purpose of application

That the instrument can measure flammable atmospheres

That the instrument can measure methane and hydrogen when used in low-oxygen atmospheres

What does ‘wedging’ achieve in side-rolling hatch covers?

It facilitates lowering of the panels for closing

It forces the compression bar on one panel to fit against the seal on the opposite panel

It facilitates the automatically wedging of hatch cover panels

It facilitates the automatic cleating of hatch cover panels

Car decks on board ro-ro passenger ships are nomally closed during sea passage. Why are passengers not allowed to be on the car-deck during sailing?

Vehicles and other cargo can shift when the ship is rolling. Persons may be trapped between vehicles or cargo.

To prevent burglary and damage to cars

If the car decks are empty, it will be easier for the crew to locate all passengers in case of an emergency

In case of an emergency situation it can be difficult for passengers to escape. Vehicles, lorries, trailers and other cargo are maybe lashed and it is a substantial chance for passengers to get injured. Vehicles and other cargo might also shift when the ship is rolling.

What is the maximum pressure that the safety valve on a steam boiler should be set to lift?

3% above the normal working pressure.

10% above the normal working pressure.

At the maximum design or maximum permitted working pressure of the boiler.

3% above the maximum design pressure..

What is the danger of having a large bunker tank only partially filled with bunkers?

Excessive corrosion of the tank sides.

FSE and virtual loss of GM.

Constructional damage due to liquid movement in the tank.

Insufficient bunker to complete the voyage.

What will you do if you are told to operate unknown mechanical equipment?

As time is money, the trial and error method shall be used.

Ensure that all safety guards and devices are disconnected.

Seek advice from your superior before attempting to operate it.

Do not operate the machine, but read the manual before reporting to the head of your department

One of the purposes to MARPOL Annex I is to:

Ensure that the ships certificates are valid.

The tanker is en-route and meets certain discharging conditions.

Prevent operational oil pollution by providing ships with discharge criteria and other guidelines to follow.

Prevent sea-going incident involving tankers.

Which statement about the garbage record book is true?

Each entry is to be written in the language of the ship's flag state

It is required by all ships on International voyage

Each entry is to be signed by the Master

It is used to record all operational and accidental garbage discharges

Which of following are security duties?

Calibration of security equipment

All alternatives

Checking ID of visitors onboard

Monitoring of restricted areas

On a conventional reefer vessel carrying palletised cargo, dunnage bags (air bags) are used to prevent the pallets from moving during bad weather. Assuming that the air bags are correctly positioned and inflated, select, from the options given, the other important function provided by these bags

They will help to achieve a good stowage factor.

They will prevent short circuiting of the cold air.

They will prevent chafing between the pallets

They will protect the ships structure.

On a Container vessel, where should containers containing marine pollutants be stowed?

Under-deck

In the foremost container bay on deck

Anywhere on deck at the extremity of a container stow

In the last container bay on deck

What should you know about the emergency stops on deck?

Where they are located and how to operate them.

How to disconnect or over-ride them for routine work.

I do not need to know anything about the emergency stops. It's only the officers who operate them.

Where the re-sets are and how to re-set them.

A system for continuous monitoring of the concentration of hydrocarbon gas shall be fitted in cargo pump-rooms. A continuous alarm shall be automatically effected when the hydrocarbon gas concentration reaches a pre-set level. What are the criteria for pre-setting the alarm level?

No higher than 10% of LEL.

No higher than 15% of LEL.

No higher than 5% of LEL.

No higher than 20% of LEL.

When there is doubt about the freshness of the atmosphere in ro-ro cargo spaces, what action should be taken?

Supply filter masks to all crew working on ro-ro deck

Ro-ro decks are always ventilated in advance of an operation

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

Open both bow- and stern doors

What is the main reason that LPG boil-off gas is unsuitable for use in the vessel's fuel supply?

LPG vapour is heavier than air at atmospheric conditions and represent a risk as they may accumulate in machinery spaces.

LPG vapour is too difficult to ignite.

Reliquefaction of LPG vapour is a simple process and is a cheaper option than burning the boil-off gas in the boiler.

LPG is too expensive to use as fuel.

Why is it preferable to use white spirit rather than paraffin to remove traces of grease during cleaning of refrigerated cargo spaces?

White spirit is more effective at removing grease than paraffin.

White spirit does not leave an oily residue or odour.

White spirit is cheaper than paraffin.

White spirit is usually more readily available.

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.

The best way to ensure you get the equipment you need is to:

Buy what everyone else is buying.

Determine your needs and do some research.

Buy the most expensive equipment on the market.

Buy the newest models.

On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term "BRIDGE" are given. Which one is the correct one?

Bridge is given by B on the figure

Bridge is given by C on the figure

Bridge is given by D on the figure

Bridge is given by A on the figure

When preparing to ballast the double-bottom tanks of a General Cargo Vessel, which of the following must be done?

All tanks ballasted at the same time

All cargo operations completed

The Chief Officer's ballast plan followed exactly

Ensure that the vessel is kept on an even keel throughout the operation

How often should boiler water tests be carried out on a steam boiler?

Every hour.

Every day.

Every fortnight.

Every week.

On a Container vessel, under which IMDG Class is fishmeal normally carried when treated with anti-oxidant?

Class 5.1 - Oxidizing substance

Class 4.2 - Flammable solid

Class 9 - Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles

Class 4.1 - Flammable solid

What action should you take if you have a flash-back during gas welding?

Run for your life.

Close the regulator valves immediately, oxygen first.

Cool the bottles down with water.

Use a portable fire extinguisher.

What is the purpose of an evacuation analysis?

o provide port state control inspectors with reports

To ensure the ship can be evacuated in less than 30 minutes

To provide the passengers with written results of the analysis

To identify and eliminate, as far as practicable, congestion which may develop during an abandonment

On passenger ferry the passengers are not normally allowed to be on the car-deck during sailing. What is the reason for this rule?

To prevent damage and burglary to the cars.

If the car deck are empty, it will be easier for the crew to locate all passengers in case of an emergency

The ships movement can make the cars slide/move and a person can be trapped between two cars.

In case of an emergency situation, the car deck can be difficulty to find the way around, and cars can shift position caused by ships movement.

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