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You are on board a ship which is not specially fitted for navigation in cold regions. At what ambient temperature should the engine of the lifeboat *start within less than 2 minutes ?
Buoyant smoke signals shall be so designed as to burn or emit smoke:
continuously after having been immersed for a period of 1 minute under 1m of water
only when not in the water
continuously after having been immersed for a period of 10 seconds under 100mm of water
Which one of the following combustible materials involves a " class A " fire ?
In general what is the proportion of concentrate to water to produce foam?
This operation is done automatically and in relation to the foam
Why do we have to have an International Shorecoupling onboard? To be able to ...
Connect the firelines ship/shore
Connect sloplines ship/shore
Connect the cargohoses to shore
Connect the bunkerhoses to ship/shore
*Could a lift be considered as an escape route from the engine room ?
Yes, if it is constructed with class A materials
It depends on the distance of the escape route
Which fire-fighting equipment is most efficient and with least side effects in case of a large fire in the engine room?
Central foam extinguishing system
Powder extinguishing system
Central gas extinguishing system and/or waterfog.
*At what rate shall a fixed high-expansion foam fire-extinguishing system fill the greatest space of an engine room with foam?
The basic components of the self-contained breathing apparatus are…
Mask, bottle, frame , safety valve
Mask, bottle, frame, medium pressure valve and low pressure valve
Mask, bottle, frame; low pressure valve
Welding and use of open flames on board tankers in operation are subject to regulation laid down by the Norwegian Maritime Directorate (Norwegian Ship Control Legislation - NSCL). During preparations for welding or hot works, the following item shall always be checked:
Working performance and capacity of ventilating system.
Gas levels measured in tanks where work is to be carried out.
Time since cleaning was carried out.
DSC-transmissions with the tele-command ’test’ can:
be sent by a VHF-installation on the DSC-distress channel
not be sent by VHF-installation
be sent by a VHF-installation or the SAR-channel
Automatic amplifier regulation is used for the following reasons:
with strong incoming signals distortion is reduced
with weak incoming signals distortion is reduced
with absence of incoming signals noise is reduced
Which of the following services is not provided by INMARSAT A
How many digits are there in a MMSI number?
By a vessel in distress a SART is used. This SART is seen on the screen of a:
The battery of an EPIRB should be changed
Each ship fitted with a VHF radiotelephone installation shall according to the regulations listen on the distress frequency during navigation. Listening shall be:
A period of 5 minutes after every half hour
A period of 5 minutes after every full hour
In MARPOL 73/78, the term "Special Areas" is mentioned in connection with discharges from oil tankers. What do you understand by this term?
Specific geographical sea areas, designated as Marine Conservation Areas by the United Nations, in which any discharge from the cargo area of an oil tanker is strictly controlled.
All sea areas within 50 miles from the nearest land, where that coastal state is a signatory to MARPOL 73/78.
Limited ocean and sea areas, listed under the OPA-90 Act, inside which the discharge of oil is prohibited and the penalty for doing so is an umlimited fine and unlimited jail sentence.
Specific geographical sea areas, defined in MARPOL 73/78, in which special mandatory measures for the prevention os sea pollution by oil are required.
A vessel where the engineering personnel are in charge of the whole technical installation is due for a voyage to a cold climate area. What special precautions should be implemented with regard to fire line/pumps and use of same?
Instruct the personnel in routines to prepare the fire line system, e.g. closing all branches and the consequences of not draining the system after use.
All the mentioned alternatives
Drain all fire lines in areas that may be exposed to freezing temperature
Implement special routines for starting fire pumps (e.g. local start/stop operation) to prevent the pumps from being started by mistake, resulting in filling up the system unnecessarily
Give the meaning of the following symbol
Secondary means of escape
What can be used to reduce the effect of the state of sea-waves?
You are transiting a narrow channel. What can happen in this situation?
The bow will be pushed away from the bank
The bow will be sucked towards the bank
The stern will be pushed away from the bank
None of the mentioned will happen
Do you think there is any reduction in the rudder lift force if the propeller is stopped?
No, we will maintain about 90% of the lift force.
Yes, we will loose about 10% of the lift force.
No, the lift force is not effected by the propeller.
Yes, the lift force will be dramatically reduced.
The positions of the ship provided by the GPS should always be confirmed by other means, when possible. Which of the following suggested methods would be the most accurate?
The ranges of three distinctive shore objects on the radar.
Bearing using the Radio Direction Finding of three radio beacons
Bearing and distance from a navigational Buoy
Compass bearings of three shore objects
What is most important when transferring route plans to other nav. systems?
Both systems use same chart datum
Both systems are made by the same manufacturer
Both systems are approved by the classification society
Both systems work according to specification
Under GMDSS rules the trading area A1 can be considered to be:
Within range of VHF coast radio stations.
Within the coverage of INMARSAT.
Within range of MF coast radio stations.
In maritime radio traffic sea area A1 is considered a sea area which:
With the exception of sea area A2-A3 within the range of a Cospas-Sarsat satellite where continuous alarm is available
Is not covered by any coast station
Is within radio traffic range of at least one VHF- coast station where continuous DSC-alerting is available
With the exception of sea area A3-A4 and within range of a HF radio station where continuous alarm is available
" On area A1 the function "" Reception of shore to ship distress alerts"" is mainly based on:"
the use of SARSAT COSPAS Epirbs
the use of SART transponders
The rule for having a radio transmitter license is internationally laid down in:
Search and rescue treaty of Hamburg
On board one can use the reflections in the ionosphere by the right choice of:
The ideal aerial length depends on:
the modulation form chosen
the class of transmission
How many maintenance methods must be provided by ships sailing in area A1 and A2
*Each person the liferaft is permitted to accommodate for is provided with a quantity of water of:
Give the meaning of the following symbol
Survival craft portable radio
As per SOLAS regulations, the general emergency alarm system must be tested:
*At least how often shall rescue boats be launched with their assigned crew and manoeuvred in the water?
The Training Manual shall contain instructions and information on the life-saving appliances and the best method of survival. The training manual shall contain detailed explanations of crew duties in relation to emergency situations. Which of the following tasks or duties shall be included in the manual according to present regulations?
The method and use of sea-anchors (drogues).
The use of oars and other propulsion equipment for survival crafts.
The use of on-board communication equipment.
Correct donning of fire protective clothing.
How will you calculate transverse accelerations?
Multiply the values taken from tables 2, 3 and 4 of the Cargo Stowage and Security (CSS) Code
Multiply the values taken from tables 3 and 4 of the Cargo Stowage and Security (CSS) Code
From formulae given in the Cargo Securing Manual (CSM)
Rule of thumb and past experience
What will alarm cargo receivers to the possibility of cargo damage on a Bulk Carrier?
Commencing discharge without presentation of bills) of lading
Disallowing cargo interests on board
Commencing discharge in the absence of a cargo surveyor
The presence of hatch cover sealing tapes
Temperatures are often measured by using platinum resistance thermometers. The characteristics shown are all calibration curves for such devices. Which of them is a calibration curve for a P T100 sensor?
Where do you find detailed information and specific technical requirements for life-saving appliances?
Life-Saving Apliance Code (LSA Code)
Which of these is correct?
On a RoRo vessel, what is Safe Working Load (SWL) with regard to cargo lashings?
The maximum load that can safely be applied to lashings
The minimum load that can be applied to lashings
The ultimate stress of cargo lashings
The load beyond which lashings will fail
Generators work on the principle of electromagnetic induction. The internal e.m.f. generated in the phase windings of an a.c. generator is controlled by:
The internal volt drop and the residual magnetism.
The internal volt drop and the load current.
The diesel speed and excitation current.
The diesel speed, magnetising force and load current.
What charateristics of Seed Cake group B (IMDG Class 4.2) cargo should be considered when carrying in bulk?
The only concern is that the cargo may self-heat slowly.
The only concern is the cargo may be liable to oxidise, causing subsequent reduction of oxygen in the cargo spaces
The only concern is that the cargo may be liable to spontaneous combustion.
Cargo may self-heat slowly; may spontaneously ignite; liable to oxidise; may produce carbon dioxide
On oil tankers, Cargo tanks can be isolated from machinery spaces by:
On a RoRo vessel, what must be considered when planning the loading of ro-ro cargoes on ramps?
SWL and loading limit of the ramp and Minimum clearances for the operation of ramp doors
The extent of lashings due to the ramp slope
What name is given to the oriental pan which has a small round base and wide sloping sides, commonly used for cooking "stir-fry" dishes?
What are the main components causing the magnetic compass to require a regular evaluation and compass correction?
The change in the position of the magnetic pole causing annual changes in the variation
Permanent and induced magnetism in the ships structure
The continual changes of courses steered by the ship
The diagram shows a thyristor (SCR) with a Resistor and Capacitor (R and C). The RC network shown, performs which of the following applications?
Divert fast voltage spikes which may lead to uncontrolled switch on.
Provide voltage smoothing for SCR power supply.
Allow bypass route for ac signals.
A bulk vessel is loading to summer load draught of 10.00 metres; the present draught amidships are 9.96 metres port and 9.98 metres to starboard; The sinkage to maximum loading is?
The sinkage allowed is 30 centimetres ( 0.30 metres)
The vessel is already at maximum draught
The sinkage allowed is 3 centimetres ( 0.03 metres)
Which of the following certificates would always be required on a general cargo ship?
Certificate of Fitness for Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk
Noxious Liquid Substances Certificate
Safety Equipment Certificate
Passenger Ship Safety Certificate
What can be the punishment for a shipmaster who refuses to provide any person carried on the ship with anything which he is entitled to receive in such capacity, or who permits such refusal?
Shall be liable to fines or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, but not exceeding 1 year if there are especially aggravating circumstances.
Shall be liable to fines or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, but not exceeding 2 years if there are especially aggravating circumstances.
Shall be liable to fines or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months.
Shall be liable to fines or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, but not exceeding 9 months if there are especially aggravating circumstances.
A producer is attempting to reduce costs by packing his fruit in cheap, poor quality cardboard cartons. Which of the given options would be the most likely outcome of using inferior quality cartons for packaging of perishable cargo for carriage in a refrigerated vessel?
The cartons may tear when being handled by the stevedores.
The cartons are more likely to be water damaged by a rain shower.
The lower rows of cartons in the stow will collapse and cause crush damage to the cargo.
The cartons will be a poor advert for the producer.
On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term "CENTRE LINE" are given. Which one is the correct one?
Centre line is given by D on the figure
Centre line is given by B on the figure
Centre line is given by A on the figure
Centre line is given by C on the figure
Why is drying of cargo handling system necessary on refrigerated ships?
To avoid contamination of water in cargo.
To avoid high oxygen content in cargo tanks.
To avoid icing and hydrate formation in the cargo system.
To increase the dew point.
What is the reason for gassing up cargo tanks before loading?
Cooling down cargo tanks.
Removal of inert gas from cargo tanks.
Reduce CO2 content in cargo tanks.
Decrease oxygen content in cargo tanks.
Electric arc welding is to be carried out in the machinery spaces other than the workshop. Which of the alternatives below would be the correct procedure for the connection of the "return" cable to the welding set?
Weld a stud bolt close to the work piece and connect the return cable to this.
Connect the return clamp direct to the work piece and welding set via a cable of suitable length.
Any of the listed alternatives.
Have a short length of cable permanently connected to the ships structure close to the welding set.
Which of the following documents gives the maximum point loading in cargo holds and on decks of a General Cargo Vessel?
Planned maintenance schedules
The wheatstone resistance bridge is often used for measuring resistances in, forexample, Pt 100 temperature sensors or strain gauges. This figure shows such a bridge. Under what conditions will the bridge be balanced? i.e. the current through the meter i(m) = 0.
What is the maximum quantity of cargo permitted to be carried in a single tank on a type 2 chemical tanker?
When is the 2nd Mate supposed to call the Captain?
30 minutes from the pilot station
When anything unusual happens, and 30 minutes before the pilot station
Just when he happens to remember
In the formula 0.9LBD (tonnes) for the amount of high density bulk cargo that can safely be loaded in a cargo hold, what is the value of ‘D’?
The tropical load draught
Maximum depth of the cargo hold
Moulded depth of the cargo hold
In a smoke filled alleyway where will the cleanest air be found, and how should you proceed out?
Sit and wait for the rescue party.
It will be the same in all parts, therefore I would just leave as quickly as possible.
Near to the deck, crawl out keeping your face as near to the deck as possible.
Towards the upper part, stand as tall as possible and walk out.
A range of dangerous goods are to be loaded on a General Cargo Vessel; the segregation requirements of the cargo are given in which publication?
The Cargo Securing manual
The IMO International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
What is done at a Quadrennial Thorough Survey?
Derricks are tested and parts of derricks thoroughly examined
Deck cranes are tested and their parts thoroughly examined
The figures show a graphical symbol for a particular electronic component and a typical operating characteristic for the same component. Which component?
Which of the following terms describes the cooking technique where food, such as a portion of fish, is placed in a shallow dish and partially covered by a liquid and then brought to and maintained at a temperature just below the boiling point?
What is the name of this unit?
An antistatic release unit
A hydrostatic release unit
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.
The wire mesh guards for the fans of refrigerated containers sometimes have coloured ribbons tied to them. Which of the options is the reason for fitting these ribbons?
To indicate if the fan is running too slowly.
To indicate that the fan is running in the correct direction.
To indicate to the crew that the fan is running as a safety consideration.
To indicate that the fan is running at the correct speed.
In the diagram below we want to verify the resistance of the PT100 sensor fitted with compensation. What is the correct calculation?
Which of the following statements is generally true in relation to inert gas systems for LNG carriers?
Most LNG carriers use the boiler exhaust as the main source of inert gas for cargo spaces as well as interbarrier and hold spaces.
Most LNG carriers have Nitrogen generators capable of providing all of the inert gas requirements for cargo spaces as well as interbarrier and hold spaces.
Most LNG carriers have a combustion type inert gas generator for the cargo tanks and a Nitrogen supply or generator for interbarrier and hold spaces.
Most LNG carriers do not have inert gas facilities fitted onboard and rely on shoreside installations to provide inert gas as required.
When should the Second Officer call the Master?
The Second Officer should call the Master whenever he sights more than three ships
The Second Officer should call the Master just before breakfast
The Second Officer should call the Master thirty minutes prior to the vessel's arrival at the pilot station
The Second Officer should call the Master whenever anything unusual happens during his watch or whever he is in doubt, regarding the COLREGs
What purpose has the discharge booster pump on a gas tanker?
The main purpose of booster pumps is to avoid overflow during loading.
The main purpose of booster pumps is to increase the manifold pressure.
The main purpose of booster pumps is to maintain the manifold temperature.
The main purpose of booster pumps is increase the tank pressure.
On a RoRo vessel, where will escaping gasoline vapours settle in a cargo hold? If the forced ventilation system is shut down
This vessel is sighted ahead and slightly to port. What is her situation? What will you do?
This vessel is aground. I will navigate with extreme caution given the nature of the hazard.
This is a vessel not under command at anchor.
This is a vessel engaged in fishing vessel, with her nets fast on an obstruction. I will keep out of the way by rule 18 of the International Collision Regulations.
This is a vessel aground. She appears to have been headed to starboard of my track and I will therefore alter course to port, passing under her stern.
What is the most important consideration when planning the lashing system for a particular sea route on a General Cargo Vessel?
Encountering heavy weather
The breaking strength of lashing materials
The size and weight of general cargo items to be loaded
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.
If properly secured what benefits do car carriers have over other ship types regarding seaworthiness?
They are not easily damaged in heavy weather
They can pitch to very large angles without taking in water viathe ramp doors
They can roll to very large angles without taking in water
Their large reserve buoyancy prevents capsizing
The pressure inlet to a pressure gauge is varied from zero to full scale and back to zero again. The output (indicating pressure) versus true pressure is shown in the diagr.The non - coincidence(mis - match) of loading and unloading curve is due to internal friction in the instrument. What do we call this phenomenon?
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.
When can a partly loaded bulk cargo space be entered when the vessel is at sea?
On instructions from the CPO (Bosun)
In no circumstances except possibly in an emergency
For hatch cleaning purposes
What is the procedure if a tank lorry containing dangerous goods is not clearly marked?
As long as the driver looks ok, load the cargo
Ask the driver to write a declaration of contents and load the vehicle
Load it, usually tank lorries are not clearly marked
Refuse to load the vehicle
In describing the characteristics of oil cargoes or oil / water slops, what is a mercaptan?
The component of hydrocarbon-based cargoes which is formed from Merolion Carbonized Tannin.
A device fitted to a cargo pump which automatically alerts the operator once traces of water start to be detected during discharge.
A chemical additive blended with crude oil to inhibit the natural "rotton egg" smell associated with certain grades.
A colourless, odorous gas, with a smell similar to rotting cabbage and which is generated naturally by the degredation of natural organisms, as may be found where water has remained under oil for a long time.
What are defined as the gas dangerous areas onboard a gas vessel?
Gas dangerous areas onboard gas carriers are cargo compartments and cargo piping
Gas dangerous areas onboard gas carriers are cargo compartments and cargo piping, hold spaces and other spaces where cargo pipes are located
Gas dangerous areas onboard gas carriers are cargo compartments and cargo piping, hold spaces and other spaces where cargo pipes are located, compressor and pump room, open deck over cargo area
Gas dangerous areas onboard gas carriers are cargo compartments, cargo piping and bunker tanks with pipes
U-tube manometers are often used to measure differential pressure. Which of the listed pressures is U-tube manometers mostly used for?
High differential pressures
Low differential pressures
What is associated with carrying logs on General Cargo vessels?
Moisture absorption in the cargo holds
Increased levels of oxygen in the cargo holds
Oxygen depletion in the cargo holds
Why should containers containing scrap metal be stowed under deck or in high on-deck stowage positions?
Because of separation requirements under the IMDG Code
To avoid contact with seawater
Because of shippers’ requirements
Because of segregation requirements under the IMDG Code
A vessel's main propulsion system consists of a pair of medium speed diesel engines driving a single controllable pitch propeller through clutches and coupled through a reduction gearbox. What is the preferred sequence to follow when going from two engine to single engine operation? Assume engine A is to be stopped and engine B is to continue running
Stop engine A and check that clutch automatically disengages and governors for both engines operate correctly for testing purposes.
Pitch to zero thrust, disengage clutch of engine A, increase speed of engine B and propeller pitch as required. Stop engine A after a suitable cooling period.
Disengage clutch of engine A. Stop engine A after a suitable cooling period.
Pitch to zero thrust, reduce speed to idling speed, disengage clutch of engine A, increase speed of engine B and propeller pitch as required. Stop engine A after suitable cooling period.