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The fire point is
The maximum pressure that will be reached when a given combustible burns into an enclosed space
The minimum temperature at which a combustible gives off vapours that may burn in contact with oxygen in air, and at which combustion persists once the source of ignition has been removed
A process of chemical decomposition by oxidation-reduction at unusually high temperature, in areas with slight ventilation.
The minimum temperature at which a combustible gives off vapours that may burn when they are in contact with oxygen in air, when there is a presence of activation energy; but with no capacity of maintaining combustion.
Which of the following names is given to the basic types of foam as far as they are differentiated according to the way bubbles are obtained:
What must be the first concern of the fire fighting team leader?
The accuracy of an Inmarsat-E positioning-system is:
" On area A4 the function "" Transmission and reception of signals for locating "" is mainly based on:"
the use of SARSAT COSPAS Epirbs
the use of SART transponders
The receipt of a distress alert is to be pronounced as followed:
mayday (1x) / this is / own call-sign (3x) received mayday
mayday (3x) / this is / own call-sign (1x) / received mayday / call-sign of ship in distress (1x)
mayday (1x), call-sign of ship in distress (3x) / this is / own call-sign (3x) / received mayday
What do you do after receiving a MF DSC DISTRESS call ?
You send immediatly a DSC DISTRESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT call
You set watch on channel 2182 KHz
You send immediatly a DSC DISTRESS RELAY call
You set watch on channel 2187,5 KHz
The word LOBITH is spelled conform the international phonetic alphabet:
Lima, Oscar, Bravo, India, Tango, Hotel
Liverpool, Oslo, Bernhard, India, Taro, Hotel
Lima, Oscar, Bernhard, Italia, Tripoli, Havana
The word NAVTEX is spelled conform the international phonetic alphabet:
November, Apple, Victoria, Tango, Echo, X-mas
November, Able, Valencia, Tripoli, Echo, Xantippe
November, Anna, Victor, Tango, Eduard, X-ray
November, Alfa, Victor, Tango, Echo, X-ray
The traffic list of a coast-station is a list of:
pertinent navigational -and weather information
call-signs of ships for which a radio-telephone call, a telegram or another call is intended
names of ships which, on behalf of safety at sea, are being routed by a traffic control system
A personal call means that:
the applicant on board request the coastal station to bring about a conversation with a shore subscriber by means of a scrambler
the applicant on board request the coast-station to personally guard the conversation with the shore subscriber
the applicant on board wishes to have a conversation with a person whose name is known
In Which publication will you find the working frequencies of coast stations?
The ITU List of Ship Stations
The ITU List of Radiodetermination and Special Services
The ITU List of Callsigns and Numerical Identities of Stations used by the Maritime Mobile and Maritime Mobile-Satellite Services
The ITU List of Coast Stations
When stowing a container vessel, what should be considered when assessing the potential effects on the vessel's torsion?
Distribution of the containers
Distribution and weight of the containers
Which of the following fire-fighting equipment is the most efficient and has the least side effects in case of a large fire in an engine room?
Powder extinguishing system
Central gas extinguishing system and/or waterfog
Central foam extinguishing system
Where shall shoreside fire-fighting personnel find necessary information to control a fire on board a cargo ship in an emergency situation?
Through the nearest Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre, who will get them from the ship's owner
In the fire control plans or booklet that must be posted in a prominently marked localisation on the navigating bridge
The captain of the ship is the only person that may give such information
In the fire control plans or booklet that must be stored in a watertight prominently marked container outside the deck house
Give the meaning of the following symbol
Remote controlled fire pumps
International shore connection
Your ship is drifting in open sea with temporary engine malfunction. You are equipped with precise navigation equipment. What should you do in this situation?
Go to bed and wait for the engine to be ready
Use the opportunity to plot direction and rate of drift for later use
Call the company immediately
Ask the Chief Engineer when the engine will be ready
When ship to ship operations are being carried out at anchor, anchor watch duties are as follows irrespective of which ships anchor is down:
Anchor watch responsibility rests with the offtake vessel.
Anchor watch responsibility rests with the discharging vessel (which, we shall assume, has its anchor down).
Anchor watch responsibility rests with both vessels, each with its own watch.
Anchor watch not kept as duty officer will be on deck.
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
Your vessel is moving in Panama Canal waters. When must a regular engineer be on watch in the engine room?
When the chief engineer is attending the engine room.
When requested by the pilot.
Not necessary to be in the engine room if the unmanned engine room status is practiced and alarms have been checked.
Secrecy in maritime radio traffic means that:
the speaker is switched off during private conversations
received messages, which aren’t intended for own ship are not passed on
the mariphone may only be used by a person who is in possession of a valid operating certificate
The carrier frequency is also given as:
Which of the following is the correct minimum carriage requirement for a ship of more than 300 gross tons and operating in area A2:
1VHF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver – 1 or 2 SART – 1 NAVTEX or 1 EGC receiver – 2 or 3 VHF portable – 1 EPIRB – 1 MF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver
1VHF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver – 1 or 2 SART – 1 NAVTEX or 1 EGC receiver – 1 INMARSAT A,B or C – 1 EPIRB – 1 MF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver
1MF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver – 1 or 2 SART – 1 NAVTEX or 1 EGC receiver – 2 or 3 VHF portable – 1 EPIRB
1VHF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver – 1 NAVTEX or 1 EGC receiver – 2 or 3 VHF portable – 1 EPIRB – 1 MF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver
The Training Manual shall contain instructions and information on the life-saving appliances and the best method of survival. Which of following detailed explanations of crew duties in relation to emergency situations shall be contained therein?
Correct donning of fire protective clothing
The use of oars and sails for survival crafts
The method of release from launching appliances
The use of navigational equipment for survival crafts
Breathing apparatuses is an important piece of equipment for being able to fight a fire onboard a vessel. What routine precautions to be observed with regard to use and maintenance of such equipment?
That personnel having a beard are not selected as smoke divers.
All the mentioned alternatives.
That the equipment always to be kept cleaned,checked and bottles are recharged immediately upon use, and frequently inspected.
That personnel that are appointed as smoke divers, primarily are given a shore based proper basic education and training.
Your vessel has been in involved in a collision with an other vessel. As Master responsible for the ship and persons on board, what is the first step to take?
Organise someone to assess the extent of damage and the residual stability of the vessel.
Determine is there is any evidence of pollution.
Determine any injuries or deaths of persons on board
Communicate with the other ship.
Which electronic component does this graphical symbol represent?
Silicon controlled rectifier
When carrying LNG cargoes it is useful to have information about its thermodynamic properties. What is a common source of information that can be used to obtain values for a wide range of these properties?
Material safety data sheet.
What is characteristic of titanium, magnesium and lithium catching fire?
There is always risk of explosion
These fires are self-extinguishing
These fires can only be extinguished using water
Due to chemical reactions these cargoes will continue to burn
For which duties are gear and screw pumps normally employed?
Main sea water circulation systems.
Fuel and lubricating oil services.
Jacket cooling water circulation for diesel engines.
On a General Cargo vessel, how should steel coils be stowed?
With their cores aligned athwartships
With their cores aligned alternately fore and aft and athwartships
With their cores aligned vertically
With their cores aligned fore and aft
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.
Training manuals for Life Saving Appliances and Fire Fighting systems and equipment shall be provided in crew mess room, recreation room or in each crew cabin. The training manuals shall explain the following in detail:
General Emergency procedures
Emergency procedures including alarm signals, general instructions and safety practice onboard, specific information on equipment, operation of equipment
Alarm signals and donning of lifjackets
Manufacturer's specific information on equipment including maintenance procedures, operation of equipment
You have just completed your cargo watch on deck, during which you have been working around the manifold, connecting and disconnecting hoses, etc. It is meal-time. Should you take any precautions before entering the messroom and why?
I will remove my overalls and work boots and wash my hands, to avoid the risk of introducing chemical contaminants into the accommodation.
No, I am just going in for my lunch and then returning to work on deck, so it would be a waste of time to get changed.
I will wipe my boots and brush down my coveralls before entering the accommodation, to make sure I don't bring any dirt inside.
I will remove my overalls and workboots, because I will get in trouble from the captain if he catches me in work clothes in the messroom.
What are the common types of independent nitrogen generator found on chemical tankers?
What is the main purpose of the reliquefaction plant fitted to many liquefied gas carriers?
It is used to change the cargo vapour back to liquid keep the cargo cooled.
It is used to discharge the cargo when the cargo pumps don't work.
It is used to cool down the cargo tanks before loading.
It is used to change the liquid cargo to vapour to heat the cargo if it is too cold.
The ship is en route. When may passengers visit the bridge?
When the weather is nice and the sea is calm
Passengers are not allowed to visit the bridge while the ship is en route
During daytime if the traffic is smooth
On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term "FREEBOARD" are given. Which one is the correct one?
Freeboard is given by A on the figure
Freeboard is given by C on the figure
Freeboard is given by D on the figure
Freeboard is given by B on the figure
If whistles are fitted on a vessel at a distance apart of more than 100 metres, will manoeuvring and warning signals, as defined by rule 34 of the International regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, be given on one or both whistles?
Manoeuvring signals will be given only on the forward whistle; warning signals will be given on both whistles simultaneously.
They shall be given on one whistle only.
They shall be given on both whistles simultaneously.
They shall first be given on the forward whistle, followed by the after whistle, with a 5 second inetrval in between.
On a Container vessel, what can cause large loads in lashings when containers are secured to a lashing bridge?
The lashing bridge is flexible but the hatch covers are fixed, causing the lashings to go alternately slack and tight
The lashing bridge is fixed but the hatch covers move when the ship rolls and pitches, causing the lashings to go alternately slack and tight
Due to flexibility of the hatch covers
Due to inflexibility of the lashing bridge
s it required that the PA-system (Public Address) is connected to a back-up power sypply?
No, the crew will inform the passengers in case of any black out or power failure
Yes, only if the voyage is more than 12 hours
Yes, the public address system shall be connected to the emergency source of power
A crosshead pin for a large bore 2-stroke diesel engine has to be refurbished following bearing failure. The surface finish required is measured as a centre line average, CLA. Select, from the options given, the standard of finish that should be achieved during the refurbishment.
Frostbite is one of the main hazards that personnel must be aware of when working on liquefied gas carriers. Which of the given options is the recommended first aid treatment for a person with frostbite injuries to the hand?
Rub victim's hands vigorously to warm them up quickly.
Place victim's hands in hot water to warm them up quickly.
Place victim's hands on the surface of a heater to warm them up.
Place victim's hands in a bowl of lukewarm water to gradually warm them up.
What is the correct name of the part highlighted in the sketch?
The correct name of the part highlighted in the sketch is: Push rod
The correct name of the part highlighted in the sketch is: Camshaft
The correct name of the part highlighted in the sketch is: Crankshaft
The correct name of the part highlighted in the sketch is: Crankcase relief valve
Why is it important to issue “Note of Protest”?
To protect the interest of owners
To protect both owners and charterers
To protect the interest of the crew
To protect the charterers
Which of the given options can be considered to be the most important physical property of a liquefied gas?
Its unsaturated vapour density.
Its saturated vapour pressure/temperature relationship.
Zener barriers are sometimes used to supply power to electronic equipment in hazardous areas. Which statement is correct with regards to power supply for equipment supplied through Zener-barriers?
The 0-volts line must always be grounded.
The +24V must always be grounded.
The 0-voltage must never be grounded.
The - 24V must never be grounded.
When can semi-automatic twistlocks be used, under the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations?
When used to lock three empty intermodal containers that are to be lifted, one on top of the other
To secure on-deck containers in the first and last container bays
When used to lock two empty intermodal containers that are to be lifted, one on top of the other
To secure all on-deck containers
Methane/air mixtures in the range of 5.3 - 14% are flammable and have an auto ignition temperature of approximately 595 degrees C. What is meant by the term 'auto ignition temperature'?
It is the lowest temperature at which flammable gases are given off by the mixture.
It is the lowest temperature at which the mixture will ignite when a flame is applied to it.
It is the lowest temperature of the source of ignition required to ignite a flammable mixture.
It is the temperature at which the mixture will spontaneously ignite and continue to burn without an external source of ignition.
A rating on boiler watch notices water coming from the safety valve chest drain while the boiler is in operation. What action should be taken by the rating?
Contact the engineer officer of the watch and inform him immediately.
Put a bucket under the drain to prevent the deck becoming wet and slippery.
Hit the safety valve with a hammer to try and get it to reseat tightly.
Operate the safety valve using the release gear to try and get it to reseat tightly.
You are on a sailing vessel, underway in open water. This vessel is sighted on the starboard bow, on a steady bearing and the distance is closing. By the International Regulations for the Preventing Collisions at Sea, what action will you follow?
This vessel is clearly a power-driven vessel and I anticipate that the bearing will therefore close and she will pass ahead at a safe distance.
Risk of collision is deemed to exist and, as the other vessel is on a steady bearing on my starboard side, I am required to keep out of the way. I will make a broad alteration of course to starboard.
Risk of collision is deemed to exist and, as the other vessel is on a steady bearing on my starboard side, I will maintain my course and speed.
By Rule 18, a power-driven vessel underway shall keep out of the way of a sailing vessel. I will maintain my course and speed, but will continue to monitor situation to ensure the other vessel takes avoiding action.
Under international regulations where must entries be made with regard to the disposal of bulk cargo residues into the sea?
In the Garbage record book
The use of a chemical additive to induce a chemical reaction and so expedite the cleaning of a cargo tank on a chemical tanker is a common operational technique. What is the chemical term for the substance used in such a procedure?
What is the definition of "dew point" of a vapour mixture?
The dew point is the temperature at which the vapour begins to condense as the temperature increases.
The dew point is the temperature at which the vapour begins to condense as the temperature decreases.
The dew point is the temperature at which the liquid begins to condense as the temperature decreases.
The dew point is the temperature at which the vapour begins to evaporate as the temperature decreases.
The ship's crew are carrying out maintenance on the weather deck hatch lids of a refrigerated cargo space. Which of the parts given in the options will have the greatest influence on maintaining cargo temperature in relation to the hatch lid system?
The condition of the hatch lid wheels.
The condition of the hatch lid seals.
The condition of the hatch lid hinges.
The condition of the hatch lid trackway.
Emergency instructions in appropriate languages shall be posted in passenger cabins. What information shall as a minimum be included in the emergency instructions?
Where to find thermal protective aids
The method of donning life-jackets, escape routes and alarm signals
Escape routes and alarm signals
What are the main elements in a damage control plan?
A damage control plan is the same as an emergency plan
Arrangements for correction of list due to flooding within 15 minutes
Boundaries of the watertight compartments for decks and holds. Position of controls for opening and closing of watertight compartments. Arrangement for correction of list due to flooding.
Instructions and procedures for reporting damage to the Company
Who is responsible for the safe keeping of the ship's documents?
Which of these statements is correct?
Under the Hague and Hague-Visby rules a shipowner must exercise due diligence to make the vessel seaworthy
Under the Hague rules there is an obligation to make the vessel seaworthy
A vessel may be seaworthy even though she may not be cargo worthy
On liner routes cargoes must always be lashed in a standard manner irrespective of season
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.
In order to speak clearly and effectively you should:
stand tall with shoulders squared
never open your mouth too wide
open your mouth, pronounce your consonants, and shape your sounds well
Which of these procedures should crew follow when conducting a search?
Search the perimeter of the space up to a height of 5 feet.
Wait in the area they’ve finished searching until they’re contacted for a status update.
"Stand quietly in various spots around the space, listening for unusual sounds like the tick tock of a clock mechanism."
Conduct random or spot checks of logical threat areas.
You have made a turning circle at full speed in deep water. You are now going to make one with initial speed, slow ahead. Do you think the diameter will differ from that of initial full ahead?
Yes, it will be much smaller with slow ahead
Yes, there will be a large difference in the turning diameter between full and slow ahead
Yes, it will be much greater with slow ahead
The diameter will be the same whatever initial speed we have when starting the turn
Which of the following is the purpose behind holding a pre-cargo transfer meeting before discharging a number of chemical grades?
To enable the master to confirm that ship's personnel have been advised of the cargo operation requirements on the Vessel Particular Questionnaire mailed to the ship's agent prior to arrival in port.
To ensure that all personnel involved are aware of the details of the proposed cargo operation, the services required and the safety considerations.
To establish tank readiness and the status of any other pre-operation preparations in order for the master to be able to confirm a time of arrival.
To ensure that the responsibility for all items on the Ship/Shore Safety Checklist is assigned and understood before the vessel arrives alongside.
What are the lists called that give the position and task during a lifeboat drill for all persons on board the ship?
During tank washing operations on an oil tanker, it is a requirement that the atmosphere within the tank is maintained with an oxygen content of not more than 8% by volume, but which of the following conditions is also a requirement?
That a positive pressure is maintained
That the atmosphere within the tank is maintained at atmospheric pressure, ie open to atmosphere
That a minimum of 2.4 bar inert gas inlet pressure is maintained
That a negative pressure is maintained
A steel spear thermometer is to be used to check the pulp temperatures of a cargo of chilled beef which is vacuum wrapped in plastic and packed in cardboard cartons. Which of the given options is the most appropriate method of using the thermometer to get the pulp temperatures of this high value commodity?
Remove the carton lid and drive the thermometer directly into one of the pieces of beef through the plastic wrapping.
Drive the thermometer directly through the carton and the plastic wrapping into the beef.
Remove the lid of the carton and place the thermometer so that it is completely covered between two of the plastic wrapped pieces of beef.
Drive the thermometer through the cardboard but avoid piercing the plastic wrappings.
"From the list below, which is among the recommended actions for a vessel to take, on entering an area known for pirate activity?"
To transit with maximum safe speed
To transit at night time only
To confine all ship’s personnel to one room onboard
On a Container vessel, where should containers containing marine pollutants be stowed?
In the foremost container bay on deck
Anywhere on deck at the extremity of a container stow
In the last container bay on deck
How do we recognize a leaking fuel injection valve during testing?
Fuel oil leaks out of the joint between the nozzle and the injector body.
The injector does not open at the normal opening set pressure.
The pressure falls off on the pressure gauge when trying to hold the pressure in the injector below normal opening set pressure.
The injector opens before normal opening set pressure.
What kind of pumps are used as main discharge pumps on gas carriers as cargo pumps?
On gas carriers multistage submerged pumps are used as main cargo pumps.
On gas carriers multistage deep well pumps are used as main cargo pumps.
On gas carriers multistage deep well or submerged pumps are used as main cargo pumps.
On gas carriers multistage booster and single stage deep well pumps are used as main cargo pumps
A palletised cargo is being loaded onto a reefer vessel. The cargo is stowed on wooden pallets. Select from the options given the best method to be used for lifting the pallets onboard the vessel in order to avoid damage to the pallet boards.
By using rope endless strops.
By using a patented semi-balanced lifting fork.
What is the maximum length of a fire zone on any deck?
What is understood by the term "Dew point" of the air?
The temperature at which condensation in the air forms into water droplets.
The temperature of the water vapour in a cloud.
The "Dew Point" is the point at the centre of an Anticyclone
All of the suggested answers
Reefer vessels form part of the 'cold chain' in the transport of perishable goods from the producer to the consumer. There are times when hatches have to remain open in less than perfect conditions, for example strong winds. There are steps that can be taken however to mitigate the effects of this on cargo that has already been loaded. Which of the options given could be considered to be the most important measure to counter the effect of such conditions?
Run the cargo fans continuously during cargo operations.
Refrain from ventilating the cargo with fresh air.
Reduce the air delivery temperature.
Cover the stow with a Tenasco (heavy plastic) sheet where possible to protect it from the wind.
How can a lead-acid type battery be checked to confirm if it is fully charged or not?
Measure the relative density (specific gravity) of the electrolyte
Measure the temperature of the electrolyte
Measure the level of the electrolyte
Measure the battery voltage
The specified maximum working pressure of a cargo hose in service on a chemical tanker should be at least which of the following?
1/3 design burst pressure.
What can be done to effectively reduce the rate of ice accretion on containers during loaded sea passage?
Have the crew remove the ice
What is ‘Reserve Buoyancy’?
The buoyancy provided by all enclosed spaces above the waterline
The residual buoyancy at an angle of loll
The residual buoyancy at the maximum righting lever
The buoyancy provided by all spaces above the waterline
Liquefied gas is, by IMO, divided in to different groups. What is the criterion for this division?
The boiling point, chemical bindings, toxicity and flammability.
The nitrogen and other hydrocarbon containment.
What is one reason for repeating a command to passengers in an emergency?
You can establish your presence.
You won't have to say the command more than twice.
You don't have to be as clear in what you say.
More people will have a chance of hearing the command.
According to the IAMSAR Manual, what is the expected survival time for a person in water of 4-10 degrees Celsius, without special protective clothing?
Many water tube boilers feature so called screen tubes. What is the purpose of these screen tubes?
To protect the superheater from direct exposure to the furnace.
To help remove any contaminants from the combustion gas that may foul other parts of the boiler.
To protect the boiler insulation from direct exposure to the furnace.
To provide a gas tight chamber for the furnace.
When starting three phase induction motors which of the following starting methods will immediately apply rated voltage to the machine?
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
Why should vehicles stowed on ramps face downwards?
To facilitate cargo discharge operations
To facilitate cargo stowage operations
To prevent fuel draining from the engine
To prevent excessive tyre compression
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
What are the additional duties required by the Officer of the Watch when navigating in fog?
Sound fog signal, plot positions and keep a good lookout
Sound fog signal, effective radar watch reporting ship movements to Master and keep a good lookout for ships and fog signals.
All of the suggested answers
When navigating in fog the Master will take over the watch and the Officer of the Watch should follow all of his instructions.
How is the officers of passenger ships to be informed of the ship's stability in damaged conditions?
By damage-control board on the bridge
By permanently exhibited damage control plans
By damage-control information included in the muster list
By the Captain-s instructions
Is there any demands regarding double bottom for large passenger ferry and cruiseship.
Yes, in ship of 76 m in length and longer, a double bottom shall be fitted midship.
Yes, in ship of 76 m in length and longer, a double bottom shall be fitted midship, and extend to the fore and after peak bulkheads, or as near as practicable.
Yes, in ship of 76 m in length and longer, a double bottom shall be fitted midship, and extend to the fore and aft as long as practicable.
Yes, in ship of 76 m in length and longer, a double bottom shall be fitted midship, and extend to the fore and aft not less that ? of the ship length.