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How many rocket parachute flares are carried in each lifeboat?
The method of extinction by smothering is based on this basis;
The fire is extinguished by interrupting the chain reaction, as it stops the transmission of heat by means of the action of chemical agents
The fire is extinguished by avoiding the contact between the fuel vapours and the oxygen
The fire is extinguished by avoiding the contact between the fuel vapours and the hot surface
The fire is extinguished by eliminating the heat so as to obtain a temperature at which the fuel doesn-t give off enough vapour
*Which of the following instructions will generally be given by a port authority to allow welding or hot work in a cargo tank of a tanker ?
Before the tank is entered, lifeline, rescue harness and compressed air apparatus shall be ready at the relevant hatch
All results of gas measures and examinations shall be entered in the ship's deck log
Non-adjacent, partly filled slop tanks shall be emptied prior to the working period
A Class divisions in ships are constructed so that they are capable of preventing the passage of smoke and flame to the end of a standard fire test held for:
What type of nozzles for fire hoses shall be used aboard ships? (SOLAS II-2/4.8.4)
Dual purpose (jet/spray) type incorporating shutoff
Dual purpose (jet/spray) type
What is the correct location of portable fire fighting equipment during loading/discharging operations?
On the forecastle and poop deck?
One fire hose and one powder extinguisher forward of the manifold area?
One fire hose forward and aft of the manifold, and portable fire extinguisher near to ships manifold?
Not necessary to locate portable fire fighting equipment near to the manifold?
Which one of the listed fire-extinguishing medium is most effective against an open oil fire?
You are carrying out a search in a smoke filled room, wearing a breathing apparatus. How would you conduct this search?
Proceed straight ahead to the far bulkhead and then carry out a left or right hand search as appropriate
As soon as you enter carry out a right or left hand search by placing the appropriate hand onto the bulkhead and then follow the bulkhead round as quickly as possible.
Proceed to the approximate centre of the room and then carry out the search on a circular pattern.
Carry out a right or left hand search and proceed carefully, feeling the area in front with the foot and using the back of the free hand to check the area around.
When stripping a tank, if excessive air is allowed to be drawn into the suction line, which of the following may occur?
Control of the operation will be lost and the tank will rapidly empty.
The pump will "race" and there will be a loss of suction.
The cargo pump impeller will stop rotating.
The back pressure will increase.
Where should the placard you are shown be located, according to U.S. Coast Guard regulations ? (Title 33-Navigation and Navigable waters, § 155.440 )
In a conspicuous place at the bilge and ballast pump control station
In a conspicuous place in each machinery space
Both in a conspicuous place in each machinery space and in a conspicuous place at the bilge and ballast pump control station
What is Hypothermia and how is it cured?
Body temperature below 35C / Heat the body
Body temperature above 39C / Cooling down the body
Body temp below 23C / Slowly heat the body
Heavy coughing / Medication
Give the meaning of the following symbol
Secondary means of escape
What is the status and function of a Panama canal pilot?
He will be responsible for canal crew mooring gangs and use of locomotives during lock transits.
He is an advisor to the vessel-s master.
He shall have control of the navigation and movement of the vessel.
He will take over all the responsibilities of the master on embarkation.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
muster station for rescue boat
muster station for lifeboat
*Which of the following duties shall be included in the "muster list" as being assigned to members of the crew ?
preparation of immersion suits for the ship's passengers
operation of the vessel's propulsion system
preparation of manoeuvres intended to ease launching of the survival craft
closing of watertight doors, fire doors, valves, scuppers, side scuttles, skylights and portholes
*On board a ship, how many lifebuoys is required to be fitted with a buoyant lifeline ?
At least one lifebouy with buoyant lifeline on each side of the ship
Half of the total number of lifebuoys provided on board
Only the two lifebuoys of the quick-release system
The total number of lifebuoys provided on board
In a distress situation and immediately after the distress signal has been sounded, what is the next action to be taken by the Chief Officer on duty?
Send distress signals to call for help
Call the nearest coastal radio station
Use the intercom to inform crew and passengers of the reason for the alarm
Use the VHF-radio telephone to ask ships in the vicinity to stand by
What signal, if any, is specified in SOLAS as the "Abandon ship" signal?
Six short blasts followed by one long blast
The "Abandon ship" signal is not specified, only the general emergency alarm signal is stated
Seven short blasts followed by one long blast
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
A person wearing an anti-exposure suit shall be able to:
don and remove the suit in the water in no more than 5min. if it impairs ability to swim
dive into the water to the maximum draft of craft that the ship is provided with
jump from a height equal to that of the stowage of liferafts arranged to be thrown overboard
jump from a height of not less than 4.5m into the water without damaging the suit or being injured
Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every lifeboat ?
sea-charts and navigating equipment
four rocket parachute flares
one life-jacket for each person
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
one set of fishing tackle
How many Radar Transponders (SART) are required to be carried onboard a ship for use in survival crafts?
Two on each side of the ship
2 on new-builds only. Old ships have to comply by August -95
One on each side of the ship
How many Radar Transponders (SART) are required to be carried onboard a ship for use in survival crafts?
2, one of which being capable of floating free if the ship sinks
Two on each side of the ship
One on each side of the ship
Give the meaning of the following symbol
Survival craft distress pyrotechnic signals
Survival craft portable radio
Your vessel is a tanker in ballast and the two vessels are interlocked after collision. You have already made clear that all people are well taken care of and you will try to separate the two vessels. What should be your greatest concern?
If the vessels separate, the other vessel may run away and you will be the only one to blame.
That the separation may cause sparks that can possibly ignite the oil or any other flammable substances.
The exact time of the collision.
That you have your permission from the company to do so.
The abbreviation "NPSH" is often seen in connection with the efficiency of cargo pumps on oil tankers. What does this abbreviation stand for?
Necessary Pumping Suction Hazard.
Natural Pumping Standard Height.
Nominal Pressure Suction Head.
Net Pressure Suction Head.
In a large, 2 stroke, main diesel engine cylinder lubricating oil is supplied directly through lubrication points cut into the cylinder liner. At what point during the cycle should the supply normally occur.
At mid-stroke of the piston.
As the piston rings pass the lubrication points.
The speed of ship's generator is regulated by the governor. A 10% reduction in generator speed occurs due to a faulty governor. The likely consequence for all motors powered from this generator is to:
Increase motor speed by about 10%
Reduce motor volt drop by about 10%
Increase motor power by about 10%
Reduce motor speed by about 10%
The vessel is instructed to load alternate holds when chartered to carry a high density cargo. What reasons could be given by the master to refuse to do this?
The trim of the vessel will not be satisfactory.
The summer deadweight will not be achieved.
Cargo space cleaning after discharge will be excessive.
IMO do not recommend alternate loading of cargo holds with high density cargoes.
During inspection of the cylinder cover from a medium speed diesel engine cylinder it is noted that cracks have occurred between the two exhaust valve pockets and the fuel injector pocket. Select from the given options the most probable cause of this type of failure.
Fuel impingement on the cover due to distorted injector nozzle holes.
Excessive thermal stress due to insufficient cooling of the cylinder cover.
Excessive maximum pressure in the cylinder due to engine overload.
Excessive tightening of the fuel injector in the pocket.
Which type of cargo tanks are almost exclusively applied to LNG ships and are rarely fitted to LPG ships?
Type "B" spherical tanks.
Independent type "A" tanks.
Self-supporting prismatic tanks.
Independent type "C" tanks.
At the design phase of a container ship, how is the loss of strength resulting from the large deck openings, compensated?
Large deck beams longitudinally and athwartships at the sides and ends of hatches
Additional transverse bulkheads
Large doubling plates at the hatch corners
Additional longitudinal bulkheads
What signal may be given by sound and by light to indicate that a vessel fails to understand the intentions or actions of another vessel, or is in doubt that sufficient action is being taken by the other to avoid collision?
Five prolonged blasts (flashes).
Three short and rapid blasts (flashes).
One prolonged blast (flash), followed by five or more short and rapid blasts (flashes)
Five short and rapid blasts (flashes).
How many hours before departure should the ship's steering gear be checked and tested?
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.
Where should placards be located on a freight container?
One of the back end and one on one of the sides (only).
One on each end and one on each side.
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?
After discharging petcoke and washing the cargo holds in the Mediterranean Sea where can a vessel bound for Aden discharge the cargo residue?
The cargo tanks for liquefied gas carriers are grouped into 4 types depending on the survival capability requirements. Which of tank types is suited for the carriage of all cargoes listed in chapter 19 of the IMO IGC Code from a survival capability aspect?
When should you use safety goggles?
When you are filling in the engine room log book.
When you are tidying up in the engine room workshop.
When you are working with power tools or chemicals.
Every oil tanker of 5,000 tonnes deadweight and above delivered on or after 1 February 2002 shall comply with intact stability. What is the minimum GM (metacentric height) when the vessel is in port?
In which order should changing a section of the hatch cover seal be carried out?
Straight sections followed by moulded sections
Straight sections + 5% followed by moulded sections
Moulded sections followed by straight sections cut to the length required + 5%
Moulded sections followed by straight sections cut to the required length
An OBO or O/O carrier, due to the movement of liquid in a cargo hold during rough weather, the possibility of liquid entering the inert gas piping is great. To avoid this U-bends are sometimes fitted on the line emerging from the hatch coaming. These bends generally have a drain cock at the bottom. These cocks should be:
Opened and checked every day irrespective of the weather?
Opened after rough weather or before loading/discharging or transferring cargo to check for liquid accumulation and contents drained into a drip pan.
Left open during rough weather to prevent liquid being trapped in the U-bend and blocking the line?
Apart from longitudinal, transverse and vertical accelerations what else must be taken into account when calculating the external forces acting on a cargo unit?
Vertical and transverse forces by wind pressure
Longitudinal and vertical forces by wind pressure
Longitudinal forces by sea sloshing
Longitudinal and transverse forces by wind pressure
A high pressure, oil fired steam boiler operates with an automatic combustion control system for start, stop and modulation of the burners. Which feature of the combustion control system is intended to minimise the risk of blowback during normal operation?
Pre-purge of the furnace prior to burner ignition.
Automatic retraction of the burner after shut off.
Post-purge of the furnace following burner shut off.
Burner shut down in the event of flame failure.
During overhaul of some plate type compressor valves the engine room rating is asked to clean the valve plates and seat. Some of the valve plates are heavily marked. What action should be taken?
Skim the valve plates in the lathe to remove all of the marks.
Discard the defective valve plates and replace them with new spares.
Dress the valve plates up using a portable grinder.
Use coarse grinding paste to remove the marks from the valve plates as quickly as possible.
What would you do if you saw a container being damaged during loading operations?
Note the date and time of occurrence, container number and if possible take photographs
Inform the relieveing watchkeeper
What is the purpose of fixed stacking cones?
To prevent the horizontal movement of 20’containers at tank top level
To prevent the horizontal movement of 40’containers at tank top level
To lock 20’containers in 40’ cell guides
To prevent movement of 20’and 40’ containers at deck level
Tank venting systems should be designed and operated so as to ensure neither pressure nor vacuum created in cargo tanks during loading or discharging exceeds tank design parameters. A certain rate of generation of vapour during loading, sometimes termed gas evolution, is assumed. According to the IBC Code, how is that calculated?
The nominal loading rate is multiplied by a factor of 1.15
The maximum loading rate is multiplied by a factor of at least 1.25
The average anticipated loading rate is multiplied by a factor of 2.0
The calculated loading rate, assuming a litreweight of 1.2 kg/l and allowing for a friction loss of 12% per 30 metre length of unrestricted pipeline, is multiplied by a factor of 1.15 (A safety margin of 20% is additionally applied for products with a vapour pressure of greater than 1.15 mPa).
What must be accessible at all times whilst loading and stowing ro-ro cargoes?
Fixed cargo lashing points
The vessel's bracket connections to ro-ro decks
How many separate means of escape are provided from each fire zone above the bulkhead deck?
What would indicate wastage to the main shaft of a ‘D’ ring?
Corrosion around the welded seam to the deck
Corrosion of the welded seam to the deck
Corrosion of its retaining sleeve
What are the operational requirements for a fast rescue boat?
It shall be transferable on each side of the vessel
There is no requirement for a launching appliance
It shall be served by a launching appliance to launch and retrieve the boat in still conditions
It shall be served by a suitable launching appliance to launch and retrieve the boat even under severe adverse weather conditions
The image shows an arrangement of electronic components which is often used for a particular reason. What is this type of ciruit usually called?
What does ISPM stand for?
International Safety Procedures Manual
International Standards for Port Management
International Safety Policy Model
International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (code)
In what kind of atmosphere should tank washing be carried out onboard vessels with inert-gas system?
Steamed to a humidity of at least 75%
After an electric fan have been blowing fresh air into the tank for a minimum time of one hour.
After the bottom has been covered with salt water.
Inerted to less than 8% oxygen(IMO).
What is the correct method to use for fitting a rolling contact bearing, such as a ball bearing, onto a parallel shaft?
Use emery cloth on the inner ring (contact surface) of the bearing.
Use a hammer and a pipe with the same diameter as the inner bearing ring and knock the bearing onto the shaft.
Gently heat the bearing in an oil bath and use a bearing puller to draw it onto the shaft..
Use emery cloth on the bearing surface on the shaft.
On a RoRo vessel, what should be done if a non dangerous goods ro-ro unit is found stowed in an incorrect location?
Advise stevedores at the port of discharge
Mark the unit and amend the stowage plan whilst informing the Master and company
Too low exhaust temperature in one cylinder becomes because of:
Water leakage in the cylinder.
Faulty fuel injection pump.
Too low admission on the fuel injection pump.
Which of these weapons are widely available and commonly used by criminals and terrorists to further their aims?
Methane and carbon monoxide levels must be measured regularly on voyage when carrying a bulk coal cargo; how is this done?
Measurements can be taken through sounding pipes
Each hatch coaming must be fitted with an approved sampling port
Gas measurements are taken by entering hold
Hatch cover can be partially opened to allow readings to be taken
What actions should the Officer of the Watch take when the ship's steering gear fails?
Stop engines and display the NUC signal
All of the suggested answers
Call the Master and advise him of the situation
Request the engine room to check the steering gear
Which of the options given is the most likely reason for a drop in pressure at the charge air manifold of a diesel engine?
Air filter to turbocharger fouled or obstructed.
Charge air cooler fouled on waterside
Air passageways or ports to the engine cylinders partly blocked due to fouling.
What action should be taken if the boiler water tests show that the pH-value in the boiler water is slightly over 11.5?
Blowdown the boiler and Increase the dosage of boiler water treatment chemicals.
No action is required this is the normal level.
Raise the boiler water level above normal to dilute the contents.
Blowdown the boiler and decrease the dosage of boiler water treatment chemicals.
What name is applied to foods that have been prepared according to Jewish law?
The meaning of lapping a valve and valve seat is:
Machining the valve in a lathe machine.
Grind the valve against the valve seat to obtain a uniform sealing surface
Adjust the overlapping of the inlet and exhaust valves
Crewmen are carrying out maintenance work in the engine room on overtime. The work does not affect machinery operation. At the end of normal working hours, what should the Engineer on Duty do?
Switch to UMS-mode and leave the engine room as normal.
Continue with manual operated engine room until the maintenance work is finished.
Switch to UMS-modeand inform the crewmen not to touch any of the machinery.
Leave the engine room after asking the crewmen to switch to UMS once they have finished working
On a RoRo vessel, what instruction should be given to the crew about unlashing of cargo prior to arrival at the berth
This can only be done when the bridge gives permission and no unit stowed on a ramp or incline can be unlashed. Provided the company allow it.
The crew can start unlashing without the permission from the bridge
You can remove half the lashings on any unit when the bridge give permission
When securing a non-standardized portable tank what is a favourable securing angle that will prevent it from transverse sliding?
How many crews are required to be trained and regularly drilled in all aspects of fast rescue boats in various conditions, including righting after capsizing?
A decision support system for emergency management shall be provided on the navigation bridge. What type of emergency situations shall as a minimum be identified in the emergency plans?
Fire, Evacuation, Pollution, Personnel accidents and Ship Security
Evacuation, Fire, Pollution and Man-Over-Board
Man-Over-Board, Evacuation and Fire
Fire, Damage to ship, Pollution, Unlawful acts threatening the safety of the ship and the security of its passenger and crew, Pesonnel accidents, Cargo-related accidents, Emergency assistance to other ships
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 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 would affect the proper functioning of a bridge fitting?
What prevents hatch cover panels from lifting in a seaway on a General Cargo vessel?
The hatch compression bars
The hatch cover hydraulic system
The hatch cover cleats and cross-wedges
You are on a power-driven vessel underway in open water. This vessel is sighted wide on the port bow. It's bearing is opening, but its distance is closing rapidly. Which of the following is a correct assessment of the situation and the action to be taken?
Risk of collision is deemed not to to exist. However, to be sure of a safe passing distance, I will reduce my speed to allow the other vessel to pass ahead.
Risk of collision is deemed not to exist and I will maintain my course and speed. I will continue to monitor the situation.
Risk of collision is deemed to exist and I will make a broad alteration of course to starboard, sounding one short blast. I will re-assess the situation when the alteration is carried out.
Risk of collision is a possibility. I will maintain my course and speed for now, but be prepared for an alteration of course to port if the CPA seems to be less than 0.2nm as we draw closer.
In installations of INTRINSICALLY SAFE equipment it is required that all cabling should be separated from non-intrinsically safe equipment, and (where colour coding is relied upon) to be of a special colour. What colour is that?
Where is a load-equalising device used?
With parallel lashing rods
With upper and lower crossed lashings
What is the purpose of "fire wires" on an oil tanker and when would they be positioned?
They are quick release wires used in port that can be automatically let go from on board if there is an emergency in the terminal
They are lines postioned at the bow and at the stern of a tanker in port, for the purpose of towing the ship off the berth in an emergency
They are wires hung overboard when at a berth or an anchorage for securing fire tenders and other emergency craft alongside in the event of a fire onboard
They are the control wires that run from the manual control points on deck to remotely start the emergency fire pump
Frozen cargo such as lamb carcasses requires careful loading to ensure a neat and tight stow in the hold and requires the crew and stevedores to have considerable skill to achieve this. Which of the options given is the main reason for this?
The carcasses are difficult to pick up when handling.
The carcasses are of an irregular shape.
The carcasses are often large.
What is the Maximum Securing Load (MSL) for a wire rope lashing connected to an eye plate by means of a shackle?
The MSL of the shackle and eye plate
The MSL of the wire rope and shackle
The Minimum Securing Load of either the wire rope or shackle or eye plate
The MSL of the wire rope and eye plate
Cargo compressors are fitted on LPG carriers as part of the cargo and vapour handling system. Why is it important to 'bar over' a piston type LPG compressor before starting it up?
To prove the oil pump is working.
To avoid low suction pressure during start up.
To reduce the electrical start up load..
To make sure there is no liquid in the cylinders.
What stability precautions should be taken when loading heavy cargo on a conventional general cargo vessel?
There would be no specific stability problems with a heavy cargo, because the ship would be down to her marks before the spaces were full.
Stow the cargo in the lower hold and keep the Centre of Gravity low and have a large positive GM
Stow some of the cargo in the Tween deck space to raise the Centre of gravity and reduce the effective GM
The lashings should be adequate for the weight of the cargo
After main power is restored, a timed sequential restart of motor-driven auxiliaries is necessary to avoid:
Overvoltage due to current surges
Generator overload due to many motors starting at simultaneously
Overloading creating earth faults
Over-frequency due to overspeed of generator
Which type temperature sensors are shown on this picture?
What is the name of UN maritime division?
The UN maritime division is UNM (United Nations Maritime)
UN does not have any maritime division.
The UN maritime division is IMO (International Maritime Organisations)
The UN maritime division ISO (International Shipping Organisation)
Conventional reefer vessels often carry non-refrigerated cargo on the voyage to the loading port, for example from Northern Europe to Central America. Which one of the options given is the most suitable type of non-refrigerated cargo to carry in such a situation?
Unpackaged motor vehicles.
When is it good practice to check the pressure-vacuum valves?
After cargo transfer operations
Before the next dry-docking
During cargo transfer operations
Passenger ships shall either carry automatically self-righting liferafts or canopied reversible liferafts. What does it mean that a liferaft is automatically self-righting?
The liferaft will automatically turn back into an upright position when it is fully loaded with people
One person can manage to turn the liferaft back into an upright position
It means the same as self-righting lifeboats
The liferaft will automatically turn back into an upright position when it is empty of people