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If you have to carry out hot work close to a smoke detector in the engine room, what precautions should be taken?
No special precautions except for having a watch man and a fire extinguisher available.
Notify Master, Deck officer and Engineer in charge.The loop for this special sensor to be switched off and take normal precautions for hot work.
Disconnect the smoke detector.
Notify deck officer in charge that a fire alarm may occur.
*How many sources of power must a fire detection and fire alarm system be provided with?
At least two, one of which being a dedicated accumulator battery
At least three, one of which being a dedicated accumulator battery
Under way to discharging port temperature tests indicate fire in a hold loaded with coal. What is the first action to be taken?
Call for assistance from other ships or rescue vessels
Close all air ventilators and other openings to the hold in question
Open the hatches and cover the top of the cargo by foam
The display of the DSC-controller on board is showing the following lines: TX call:Selectiveto: 02114200 Category: RoutineUSB:telephony DSC Tx 2189.5 kHz save>send< This DSC-message must be transmitted in the mode:
A DSC ‘distress alert’ message received contains the information: “GROUNDING”.This means that :
For a good connection aerial transmitting has to be earthed
For a good connection transmitting receiving has to be earthed
On board they want to establish a telex connection by HF-set with the ship Apollogracht. In the guides you find for the Apollogracht the following ID’s:244320000, 424432010, 424432020, 1300210, 36715. What ID should be chosen:
What is a passenger ship according to SOLAS regulations?
A purpose-built passenger ship carrying persons only on defined lines or routes
A ship which carries more than 12 passengers
A ship which is arranged and fitted for carriage of persons which are not members of the ship's crew
A ship which carries passengers only
Reports shall be made if
Safe cargo handling is affected
Safety of the vessel is affected
Safe navigation is affected
Unfortunately an insect has become lodged in the ear. How to remove the insect?
By using a Q-tip and carefully try to get the insect out
Gently flood the casualty's ear with terpid water so that the insect will float out.
Hold one hand across your nose and blow hard. Since the nose-channel is closed, the air will escape through the ears instead. And so will the foreign body.
By using rubber vacuum pump and suck the foreign body out.
Your vessel is moored alongside in Houston, discharging oil to the terminal. During discharging your vessel is hit by an other vessel and your vessel is leaking oil into the Houston Channel. What will you as Sen.Off.Deck do?
Commence cleaning up the oil spill around the vessel by using chemicals.
Stop discharge, inform USCG and Qualified Individual.
Call for tug boats for assistance to nearest anchorage.
What is CSS an abbreviation for?
Co-ordinator Surface Search
Co-ordination Ship Search
Control Center of Survivors
To choose the HF-band, the time difference between 2 stations is:
Give the meaning of this symbol:
lifebuoy with light and smoke
Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every liferaft ?
one searchlight which can work continuously for not less than 3 hours
two painters of a length equal to not less than the distance from the stowage position of the liferaft to the waterline
Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every lifeboat ?
one immersion suit for each person
sea-charts and navigating equipment
a jack-knife attached by a lanyard
Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every lifeboat ?
sea-charts and navigating equipment
one immersion suit for each person
a radar reflector or a radar transponder
Give the meaning of the following symbol
Survival craft portable radio
Survival craft distress pyrotechnic signals
*Which of following items shall be included in an abandon ship drill?
a mock search and rescue of passengers trapped in their staterooms
Checking passenger's immersion suits
Checking the lifeboat provisions and supplies
Checking the distress signal rockets and other distress signals
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.
When you are taking an "ullage" on a cargo tank on an oil tanker, what are you actually doing?
Measuring the distance from the surface of the cargo to the ullage reference point
Measuring the distance from the bottom of the tank to the ullage reference point
Measuring the distance from the bottom of the tank to the surface of cargo
Measuring the distance from the surface of the cargo to the underside of the maindeck
On a bulk carrier which is to load sugar, which of the following situations would result in the cargo holds failing inspection?
Hardened rust spots on the lower bulkhead stool and hopper tank plating
Rust-stained tank top plating
Traces of insect infestation in the bilges
Hardened rust spots on shell plating
According to 33 CFR 156, oil tankers trading in US waters are required to test and document the testing of cargo transfer hoses and transfer pipe system. What is the minimum requirement when testing these components?
That no leakage occurs under static liquid pressure of at least 1.25 times the maximum allowable working pressure.
That no leakage occurs at the nominal anticipated working pressure.
That no leakage occurs under dynamic fluid pressure of less than 1.5 times the maximum allowable working pressure.
That no leakage occurs under static liquid pressure of at least 1.5 times the maximum allowable working pressure.
Under MARPOL 73/78 what category would wet kraft paper remaining on board, constitute?
Checking the lubricating oil sump level of the generators is one of the engine watch ratings regular duties on a particular vessel. During the check it is noticed that the oil level is unexpectedly below the minimum mark on the dip stick. What action should be taken?
The rating should fill the sump to above the operating level in case there is a leak and the oil level drops too low before the next check.
The rating should stop the generator immediately.
The rating should just fill the sump back to the normal operating level.
The rating should fill the sump to normal operating level and immediately inform the engineer on watch.
The DoS addresses the responsibility for the security of the water around the ship and the verification of increased threat levels.
A slow speed diesel engine is fitted with a slow turning facility. How would the slow turning normally be set to operate?
It should be manually operated before the normal start sequence following an engine stopped period of more than 10 minutes.
It should automatically operate before the normal start sequence following an engine stopped period of more than 20 to 30 minutes when manoeuvring.
It should automatically operate before every normal start sequence.
It should automatically operate every 20 minutes when the engine is stopped during manoeuvring.
You are to carry a cargo of Phenol across the North Atlantic in winter time. What precaution will you take with the double bottom tank located under the cargo tank containing the Phenol?
It is not necessary to take any additional precautions with the double bottom tank because it is part of an entirely separate pumping system.
It should be continuously vented to avoid the build up of condensation on the structure around the product.
It should be empty, to avoid cold water contacted the structure around the product because Phenol has a relatively high melting point.
It should be inerted, because Phenol has a very low Flash Point.
What are the three volumes of the IAMSAR Manual?
I Organization and Management II Mission Co-ordination III Mobile Facilities.
I Planning and Preparation II Rescue Control III Reference
A Command and Control B Communications C Rescue Procedures
I Organization II Communications III Rescue Procedures
This circuit consists of a voltage source V, a change-over switch S, a resistor R and a capacitor C. The voltage/time figures 1 to 4 show changes in the voltage V(C) when the switch S is suddenly shifted from position 1 to 2 at time t = 0. Only one of the diagrams is correct. Which?
Where is the acceptable location to smoke while on duty, or working in a cargo deck stowed with containers?
The designated smoking area inside the accommodation or on deck?
Smoke close to an entrance to the cargo deck?
Carefully smoke outside the container stowage area?
There is no smoking allowed while on duty?
"If drugs or suspected drugs are found onboard your ship, follow the five C’s. Confirm, Clear, Cordon, Control and:"
During inspection of a cylinder of a large slow speed diesel engine it is noted that there are hard deposits around the upper part of the piston crown above the top ring groove and also some evidence of scuffing on the liner wall. From the options given select the one which is the most likely cause of this problem.
The piston cooling is inadequate causing overheating.
The fuel oil being used has too high a sulphur and ash content.
Insufficient cylinder oil is being supplied.
Cylinder oil with TBN to great for fuel grade is being used.
Which of the following food types or food components listed below is considered to be dangerous to health if consumed on a regular basis?
Moderate volumes of fibre.
When cross-flooding arrangements to correct unsymmetrical flooding and excessive heel angels in damaged condition are installed in passenger ships, what is the maximum angle of heel after flooding but before equalization?
How would pirates attacking a ship be communicated to another ship?
"My ship is under attack by pirates"
"My ship was under attack by pirates"
"My ship will be under attack by pirates"
On a Container vessel, what is the purpose of fixed stacking cones?
To prevent the horizontal movement of 40'containers at tank top level
To prevent horizontal movement of 20'containers in 40' cell guides
To prevent movement of 20'and 40' containers at deck level
To prevent the horizontal movement of 20'containers at tank top level
Most search patterns consists of:
Parallel track covering a rectangular area
Vertical and horizontal tracks
A conventional reefer vessel is fitted with hydraulically operated hatches in the 'tween decks. Complete the following statement from the options given. "Careful maintenance of the hydraulic system is important….
..to ensure that the lids can be opened fully and secured.
..to ensure that the hatch lids operate at the correct speed.
..to ensure that there are no oil leaks which may contaminate the cargo.
..to ensure that the planned maintenance system is up to date.
Consider a vessel with a 6 cylinder main diesel engine operating with one cylinder out of operation. What would you expect to be the approximate maximum reduced engine load to allow safe emergency operation in this condition?
Approximately 70 % of MCR
Approximately 30% of MCR.
Approximately 90 % of MCR
Approximately 50 % of MCR
Some ships generate electrical power at 440 Volts, but then step up this voltage to supply specific electrical equipment. One common example, may be to feed a large bow thruster. Why is this done?
A large bow thruster will draw very large currents at low voltage. Being typically remote from the generator, significant voltage drops would occur at low voltage.
The shipyard could not purchase High Voltage generating plant at the time of manufacture, so they used what was available at the time.
Manufacturers can supply High Voltage bow thrusters at less cost, and the power factor is improved.
The overall ship's electrical load does not justify High Voltage generating plant. This method allows more power to be delivered to the bow thruster at low running cost.
What is the value of GZ at angles of heel greater than 5 degrees?
KM - KG x Sin angle of list
KM - Corrected KG x Sin angle of list
KN - Corrected KG x Sin angle of list
KN - KG x Sin angle of list
During synchronising, the incoming generator should be running slightly "fast" compared to the busbar frequency.This is to ensure that the:
Incomer picks up as a generator
Incomers reverse power trip is tested
Incomer picks up as a motor
Most rapid synchronising action is achieved
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.
How many groups is cargo tanks divided into?
On a RoRo vessel, why should there be no more than two lashings secured to any one point on a ro-ro unit?
Because the vehicle securing point is likely to break in heavy weather
Because the vehicle itself is likely to tip over during heavy weather
Because the securing forces will not be evenly distributed
A tank containing hydrocarbon residues requires manual cleaning by use of shovels, scrapers etc. Should you:
Open the tank, provide ventilation and commence work immediately.
Open the tank and provide lighting, have someone standing by outside the tank and commence working.
Open the tank, provide adequate ventilation/lighting, test oxygen content, have someone standing by with rescue equipment, complete a tank entry permit then commence work.
Open the tank, provide adequate ventilation and lighting, commence work and have someone standing by outside the tank.
When connecting the loading/discharging hoses/arms prior to cargo operations, it is quite common that a reducer is required. What is the name given to the part of the ship's pipeline onto which the reducer is fitted?
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 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 empty?
After discharge of any refrigerated cargo a thorough inspection of the vessel should be carried out before presenting the vessel for loading the next cargo. Amongst the reasons for this is to ensure that any traces of or residues from the previous cargo are removed. This is particularly so if a fruit or meat cargo is to be loaded after a fish cargo has been carried. Select, from the options given, the main reason for this requirement.
Fish is usually carried frozen and there may be some damage to the insulation.
Fish can be oily and may leave an oily residue in the cargo space.
Fish is strong smelling and the odour may contaminate the next cargo.
Ventilating with fresh air may only remove the odour temporarily and it will build up again if residues are present.
Why is it important to make weekly/routine rounds in the accomodation areas?
To search for any contraband goods hidden on board
To check for alcohol in cabins
It is a requirement as per flag state
To ensure that cabins and common spaces are maintained in a clean, safe and hygienic condition
What must be ensured when using ship’s cargo gear in hot climates?
That all cargo gear is appropriately marked
That grease from wire falls does not fall onto cargoes being loaded or discharged
That the cargo gear register in up to date
That stevedores handle cargo gear in the proper manner
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)
What is the purpose of an observation tank in a boiler feed system?
To check condensate returns for oil.
For adding chemicals into the boiler water.
To monitor chloride level.
To monitor the water colour.
What name is given to all the knives, forks, spoons, etc?
Measurement of oil cargoes is often achieved with a "UTI" device. What do the letters "UTI" stand for?
Ullage Topping Instrument.
Ullage Temperature Interface.
A ship is navigating in the Caribbean in August when it receives the warning of a Hurricane. To determine the centre of the storm the Master uses "Buys Ballot's Law" and faces the wind. On what side of the Master would the low pressure area be located?
This is not a suitable method to use with a Hurricane.
What is meant by the term 'hold space' in relation to a liquefied gas carrier?
The space where the ballast tanks are situated.
The space enclosed by the ship's structure in which a cargo containment system is situated
The space between the individual cargo tanks.
The space where the cargo is carried.
What is the purpose of adding inhibitor to the individual cargo?
To avoid humidity in cargo tanks.
To avoid radicals building up in cargo tanks.
To assure all oxygen is removed from cargo tank and avoid chemical reaction.
To avoid explosive (flammable) area in cargo tanks.
If a fuel oil cargo is treated with an anti-static additive, how does this affect its conductivity characteristics?
It becomes an accumulator of static charge.
It becomes mildly magnetic for a time.
Its relaxation time after loading is extended.
It becomes a non-accumulator of static charge.
In bulk carrier design what constitutes the main structural strength element?
The deck plating and shell frames
The transverse watertight bulkheads
What is the boiling temperature of methane at atmospheric pressure?
Found in a commonly-used piece of equipment aboard an oil tanker, what does a "pellistor" do?
It is the common term applied to the metal, ceramic or other heat-resisting material which can cool even an intense flame below the temperature required for ignition, as utilised in a flame arrester
It is the reactive element in an oil / water interface detector
It is an electrical sensor unit fitted in a flammable gas detector for measuring hydrocarbon vapours and air mixtures to determine whether the mixture is within the flammable range
It is the electrical sensor which detects low pressure in an Inert Gas generating control system
How should structural steel products be supported in a cargo hold?
Fore and aft dunnage spaced 3m apart provided in a vertically straight line at every tier
Athwartships dunnage spaced 1.5m apart provided in a vertically straight line at every tier
Athwartships dunnage spaced 3m apart provided in a vertically straight line at every tier
Fore and aft dunnage spaced 1.5m apart provided in a vertically straight line at every tier
This circuit consists of two capacitors, C(1) = 6 µF and C(2) = 12 µF, in series. Calculate the equivalent C(S) of the two capacitors.
If you alter the field excitation voltage (or field current) of one alternator operating in parallel, this will cause change in that alternators:
None of the mentioned alternatives
What criteria are used to assess a bulk carrier’s Fatigue Strength?
The option of alternate hold loading
The ship’s deadweight at the summer loadline
Midship section scantlings
A general cargo ship is discharging and smoke is reported coming from a hold which is not being worked at present; what action must be taken ?
Sound general alarm, call shore fire services and check number of persons on board
Enter space to access problem
Boundary cool adjacent spaces
Open hatch cover and attack with fire hoses
Why is it dangerous to load wet Scrap Steel in containers?
Because of the huge increase in the weight of the cargo
Because the cargo will corrode the container
Because the cargo can spontaneously ignite
Because the cargo will not dry out en route
The ship is to berth alongside a quay in calm conditions of no wind or current. The ship has a single fixed pitch right handed propeller. Which angle of approach would be considered the most favourable?
The decision should be left to the pilot who is in charge of the manoeuvre.
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.
The timing of the engine is delayed. The exhaust temperatures are high. How would you expect this to affect the turbocharger?
Higher air and gas temperature after turbocharger.
Surging of the turbocharger.
Decreased turbocharger revolutions.
Increased turbocharger revolutions.
An electric motor is to be aligned to a pump by insuring shims under the motor feet. Which of the tools given in the options would be used to check that the alignment is correct by measurement of the gap between the coupling faces?
An inside vernier calliper.
Simple gauge glasses for indicating the boiler water level, such as the one shown here, are often fitted to low pressure boilers. What would be a reasonable schedule for blowing through the gauge glasses?
What will happen to sodium under normal atmospheric conditions in the presence of water?
It will undergo a chemical reaction
With reference to the text in the frame: what is stated as a threat to lives at sea and the marine environment?
There is no immediate threat to the crew or environment
All old or new ships which are badly managed ships.
All ships aged between twenty and thirty years old.
Bad management and poorly maintained older ships.
How often shall the master review the safety management system?
What action should the Master of a General cargo vessel take with a fishmeal cargo, which is self-heating and liable to spontaneous combustion?
Follow guidance in IMO Bulk Cargo Code or IMSBC) and probably declare a port of refuge
Boundary cool only and continue on voyage
Open hatch covers to find source of fire
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.
Which oxygen content shall we measure before entering a tank or space after venting?
The oxygen content shall be measured to 10,8% by volume
The oxygen content shall be measured to minimum 19% by volume
The oxygen content shall be measured to 21% by volume
We don’t need to measure the oxygen content
What should be done prior to loading structural steel products on a General Cargo Vessel?
Dunnage of 7.5cm x 7.5cm cross section should be laid athwartships over the tank top about 3m apart
Dunnage should be laid fore and aft over the tank top
16mm wire cables should be laid athwartships over the tank top about 3m apart
16mm wire cables should be laid fore and aft over the tank top about 3m apart
What is a "closed discharge" operation on an oil tanker?
A discharge operation which is commenced with all manifold and tank valves on the vessel initially set in the closed position
A discharge operation carried out without opening any lids or sighting ports and where gauging is performed either by a fixed system or by a portable system gaining access through a vapour-lock.
A cargo discharge which is performed to a shore tank directly adjacent to the berthed vessel and which is wholly controlled by a terminal operator
The pumping of tank washings, conducted through underwater discharge outlets only
For what purpose might 'line displacement' or 'line pressing' be conducted prior to the discharge of cargo from an oil tanker?
To balance a rigid cargo arm.
To test the automatic shut-down arrangements in the shore line system.
The calibration of the ship's flow meter.
The verification of the shore line for calculation purposes.
How should mild steel slabs be loaded in a bulk carrier?
Interlocked across the entire cargo hold with the longitudinal axes athwartships
Interlocked up to the hopper tank plating with the longitudinal axes athwartships
Interlocked across the entire cargo hold with the longitudinal axes fore and aft
Interlocked up to the hopper tank plating with the longitudinal axes fore and aft
How is the bilge pump protected from cargo debris being sucked in from the bilges?
Filter in the bilge suction pipeline
Keeping the bilge space clean at all times
Which of the following is false when a casualty is bleeding?
Encourage patient to lie quite and re-assure
Cover the wound with a cloth
Under international regulations what must be ensured when discharging a bulk cargo?
The vessel must not be excessively trimmed
The method of unloading must not damage the ship's structure
The terminal representative must remain on board at all times
The stevedoring foreman must remain on board at all times
The overspeed shutdown is to be tested on a high speed four stroke diesel engine driving through a pneumatic clutch. The overspeed protection is provided by a solenoid operated dump valve in the governor servo system activated by an electrical signal from a small synchro motor. What is the preferred method of testing such a shutdown?
With the engine on a high or full load suddenly disengage the clutch.
Reduce the set point so the shutdown operates at normal engine speed.
With the engine off load manually increase the governor speed setting until the shutdown operates, reduce the shutdown set point if necessary.
Use a crowbar to lever the governor linkage to full fuel with the clutch disengaged and engine off load.
Under what circumstances may a watch-keeping engineer undertake other duties?
A watch-keeping engineer may undertake other duties when the ship is at sea and the weather calm
A watch-keeping engineer may undertake other duties when the main propulsion controls are in manual operating mode
A watch-keeping engineer may undertake other duties when the main propulsion system requires constant supervision
A watch-keeping engineer may undertake other duties when he has been properly relieved of his watch-keeping duties
The engines have failed and will require at least 24 hours to be available as a reliable means of propulsion. Your vessel is about 20 miles off the coast in a tidal area. What are the initial steps that should be taken to ensure the safety of the ship?
Display NUC lights and determine if anchoring is possible
Display NUC lights and inform the nearest Coast Guard of you predicament.
Display NUC lights and send out a navigational warning to all other vessels of your position and situation
Display NUC lights and investigate the tidal flow over the next 24 hours and the probable drift of the vessel.
What is likely to happen if a randomly hose is used for gas measurement?
The hose will most likely absorb hydrocarbon gases.
The hose won't fit the indicator inlet ports.
The indicator will malfunction.