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*The weak link of a float-free arrangement for liferafts must break under a strain of:
The comburent is
the oxidising-reductor agent, which burns in contact with air
the oxidising agent in the presence of which fuel may burn. The oxygen is a comburent par excellence
the reductor agent in the presence of which fuel may burn. The monoxide is a comburent par excellence
the name given to any fuel, when it burns with oxygen
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:
Where do we find information regarding fire extinguishers, fire doors, remotes release buttons, fire equipment etc. onboard a ship?
What is false regarding the function :” Transmission and reception of signals for locating ”
On area A2 this function is based on the use of SART transponders
On all areas this function is based on the use of S band radars
On area A3 and A4 this function is based on the use of SARSAT COSPAS Epirb
On area A1 this function is based on the use of SART transponders
Can a nitrogen blanket be maintained on a cargo containing an inhibitor which is "oxygen dependent"?
No, if this is done the lifetime of the inhibitor will rapidly expire.
Yes, provided the blanket only reduces the oxygen content in the ullage space to a minimum of 8% oxygen, which will still be enough for the inhibitor to function properly.
Are there any exceptions from OPA-90
Yes, transit passage through US waters to a non US port
Yes, if the vessel calls a US port for only a short stop
Yes, close to any US naval base
What is the top priority if an incident occurs in US waters (OPA-90)
Any immediate action to prevent loss of time
Protection of the environment
Prevention of oil pollution
What rules and regulations are regulating the watch keeping routines in the engine room?
International Standard for Training and Watch keeping (STCW)
Both STCW and Class rules
Sun rays and light reflected from a bright surface (e.g. sea); can cause damage to the skin and eyes. What is this type of burn called?
What would be the preferred colour to use when maintaining the paint on shell, plating, structure and bottom/tanktopp in the engine room?
Dark brown/red colour to camuflage any minor leakages and oil spills.
The same colour as machinery and equipment.
Whatever paint is available.
White or light grey to ensure all minor spills and leakages are noticed and dealt with.
What is definition on clean water?
Water with less than 15 ppm vitiation of oil
There isn’t any definition on clean water
Water with less than 45 ppm vitiation of oil
Water with less than 1 % vitiation of oil
Give the meaning of the following symbol
Give the meaning of the following symbol
The ship is berthed in a steady offshore beam wind of 30 knots which suddenly increases to 60 knots. What will be the change of force exerted on the ship driving it off the jetty?
The force will be Doubled
The force will be Tripled
The force will be Quadrupled
The force will be Quintupled
Consider the situation sketched below. How will you distribute the power of the tugs when you want to move the ship sideways without any yaw?
Equal power on both tugs while checking the gyro
Full power on the aft tug, reduce on the forward tug
Full power on the aft tug, stop on the forward tug
Full power on the forward tug, the stern tug should hold back
The usual range of a VHF radio-set from ship to ship at sea is:
Which one of the listed requirements regarding inflatable liferafts do not correspond to present regulations? The inflatable liferaft shall:
maintain its form after inflation with full complement
have at least two entrances
be prevented from pressure exceeding twice the working pressure, either by relief valves or by limited gas supply
have a floor capable of being sufficiently insulated against cold by means of inflated compartments, or by equally efficient means not dependant on inflation
How would you know how many people a lifeboat is supposed to hold?
Fill the boat up until no more space is left.
Ask one of the deck officers
No fixed number as it depends on the people's size
The number of persons should be clearly stated on the outside of the boats bow.
How many hand held distress flares are carried in each liferaft?
Which of the following actions should be done before throwing this type of inflatable liferaft over the side?
Disconnect the painter and launch it, checking that all is clear below
Inflate it on deck and then launch it if clear below
Check that the painter is made fast to a secure point and that the sea below is clear
Take circular gripes and adhesive tape (see photo) off the container to enable raft to inflate once in the water. If all clear, throw raft over side
*Give the meaning of the following symbol
Lower rescue boat to water
Embarkation ladder to the rescue boat
*Give the meaning of the following symbol
Davit launched rescue boat
*Give the meaning of the following symbol
Close rescue boat ventilation aperture
Secure liferaft canopy closing device
You are starting to get low on water in the lifeboat. What should you do?
Mix sea water with 50% fresh 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 use of oars and sails for survival crafts.
The method and use of on-board communication system.
The method of release from launching appliances.
Correct donning of fire protective clothing.
The responsibility for safety and security rests with everybody on board the vessel. General house-keeping rules should be followed. Which of the listed rules is the most important?
Always use gloves when using grinding machines.
Do not use loose garments, belts, ties or scarfs near winches and moving machinery.
Always use protective working shoes when working outdoors.
Always use gloves when handling nylon ropes.
Diodes are widely used in rectification, or the conversion of alternating current to direct current. The sinusoidal input voltage V(in) is applied to the circuit shown. Which of the output voltages is correct ?
Use of …… and …… is strictly prohibited on the ro-ro deck, signs shall be displayed
Personal Protective Equipment and Mobile telephones
What measures regarding ship stability should be taken in order to make passenger ships able to withstand critical damage?
Damaged stability to be increased by weight redistribution.
Damaged stability to be increased by use of water ballast
Avoid overloading the ship
Maintain sufficient intact stability
The bottom end bolts for a high speed diesel engine are checked to see if they are fit for service by measuring the free length against a standard length. During overhaul the check reveals that one out of a pair of bolts has exceeded the recommended elongation limit. From the options given select the most appropriate action to be taken.
Replace all of the bottom end bolts in the engine with new spares.
Replace the pair of bolts with new spares.
Refit the bolts as long as one of them is within the limit it should be ok.
Replace the single bolt that has exceeded the limit with a new spare.
On a bulk carrier at the completion of loading and before closing hatch covers what must be done to track ways?
Track ways swept and checked clear of obstructions
What is the objective of the merchant navy?
To earn money for the shipowner
To provide employment for persons who wish to become seafarers
To safely transport goods by sea
To transport and deliver goods as quickly as possible
What is shown in the image?
A hatch compression bar is shown in the image
A hatch cleat is shown in the image
A hatch wedge is shown in the image
A hatch locking bar is shown in the image
Which type of reliquefaction plant can have the cooling coil placed directly in the vapour space of the cargo tank?
The single-stage direct cycle reliquefaction plant.
The two-stage direct cycle reliquefaction plant.
One type of the indirect cycle reliquefaction plants.
The cascade direct cycle reliquefaction plant.
To allow efficient pumping of aromatic Crude Oil cargoes, they are usually heated to reduce their viscosity. What is the ideal maximum viscosity that is normally achieved for this purpose?
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?
On a RoRo vessel, with regard to the characteristics of a mafi trailer, what must be ensured prior to disconnecting from the tug on board?
That after unfastening it will not move
That there is sufficient room for it to be driven away
That cargo on the trailer is not damaged
What medium is used to calibrate the ODME?
Under what circumstances would you remove guards and safety devices from machinery?
To allow the shaft to be seen to confirm the machine is running.
When they are rattling and vibrating.
When the safety devices keep stopping the machinery
During overhaul and maintenance procedures.
The decision to abort a proposed or ongoing ship to ship mooring or cargo transfer operation rests solely with:
The Sen.Off.Deck of the constant direction or anchored vessel which is to discharge the cargo.
The Pilot, if one is present on either ship.
Either of the Sen.Off.Deck if he feels the situation is heading out of control due to bad weather, bad manoeuvring, or for any other reason.
The Sen.Off.Deck of the manoeuvring or offtake vessel.
What are the characteristics of Seed Cake containing vegetable oil UN 1386 when carried in bulk?
May self-heat slowly and if wet ignite spontaneously
This cargo may release carbon monoxide
This cargo is non-combustible and low fire risk
A standard convention for a 4 deck reefer vessel is to designate the decks A to D from upper to lower deck. Decks A and B common as are C and D with a gas tight seal between B and C. Apples are to be carried in decks C and D with bananas in A and B. Which of the options is the best to avoid the risk of crossover of temperature and respiration between the two cargoes?
Create a pressure differential with a higher pressure in decks A and B.
Create a pressure differential with a higher pressure in decks C and D.
Run the cargo fans intermittently in one of the spaces.
Operate the two spaces at equal pressures as the cargoes are compatible.
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.
What does the IMSBC Code emphasise with reference to the exposure of personal to the dust created when carrying some bulk cargoes?
The restricted loading of certain cargoes which may be excessively dusty
A high standard of personal hygiene
The responsibility of the Master to ensure that staff are wearing the correct clothing
The code does not make any reference to this hazard
Is there any requirements regarding double bottom for large passenger ships?
Yes, in ships of 76 m in length and longer, a double bottom shall be fitted amidships, and extend to the fore and aft not less that ? of the ship length.
No, a double bottom is not required
Yes, in ship of 76 m in length and upwards, a double bottom shall be fitted amidships, and shall extend to the fore and after peak bulkheads, or as near thereto as practicable.
Yes, a double bottom shall be fitted amidship
What would it imply if at the discharge port cargo was found contaminated by a previous cargo?
That cargo interests will refuse to accept the cargo
That the vessel was unseaworthy when the voyage commenced
That the vessel will be arrested by cargo interests
That the vessel will be detained by port state control
What term is applied to the compensation payment by the charterer that is due when a vessel is unable to load / discharge her cargo within the allowed and contracted time?
Contractual penalty discount.
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?
In a PID controller we have possibility to change the setting of the Proportional band (P), the Reset time (I) and the Rate time (D). Please indicate which curve shows the typical response to change in input, if the setting of the reset time is too fast.
What collective culinary term is given to the internal organs of a butchered animal, such as the heart, kidneys, liver, tripe, etc?
Once a vehicle has been stowed on board what should duty crew members ensure?
That the duty officer is notified of the vehicle’s position
That a photograph is taken of any damages
That the vehicle is lashed immediately
That there is no sign of tampering with internal accessories
During the hose testing of hatch covers what is the maximum distance from which a jet of water must be directed onto each part of every hatch cover joint?
What is the most important reason that personnel onboard an LNG carrier should become fully familiar with the vessel, the equipment and their duties as soon as possible?
So that in the event of an emergency appropriate action can be taken to limit damage and avoid injury.
To avoid any problems with shipboard operations and make sure the ship is not delayed on passage.
To keep handover times down to an absolute minimum to reduce costs.
So that cargo can be loaded and discharged as quickly as possible to reduce time in port.
Which of the following is a false statement in relation to; the best advice to a first aider is to:
Call the doctor immediately
Restore breathing and heart beat of the patient
If necessary remove the casualty from the danger
How many lifejackets are required in a passenger cabin?
Same number as beds in the cabin
Non, they will be handed out at the muster station
Twice the number of beds in the cabin
The use of combustible material is restricted in the accommodation spaces in order to:
Reduce cost of construction
Prevent occurrence of fire and explosion
Contain and suppress fire and explosion in the compartment of origin
To which of the following ratios are transverse accelerations related?
Ship’s breadth divided by LCB
Ship’s breadth divided by the maximum righting lever
Ship’s breadth divided by GM
Ship’s breadth divided by the distance between cargo units and the ship's centreline
What is a "Bollard"?
A Bollard is a very heavy rope
A Bollard is a rope made up of several strands
A Bollard is a thick steel post to which mooring lines are secured
A Bollard is a loop in a rope
The charge air pressure supplied to a diesel engine, which is normally 2.0 bar, is reduced to 1.5 bar . What will be the likely effect on the engine operation?
The performance of the engine will be reduced noticeably.
The turbochargers cooling water flow will increase.
The performance of the engine will be similar to normal conditions.
The cylinder cooling water flow will increase.
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
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
You are receiving stores, including some cartons of frozen seafood. You spot a watermark around a particular carton. What might this be a sign of?
That the produce has been allowed to partially thaw at some stage during trans-shipment
That the carton has been previously used to transport another product
That the fish inside the carton are oily
That the carton has been standing in the open air and mositure has been absorbed into the packaging
Many medium and high speed marine diesel engines have connecting rods with an obliquely (angled) split in way of the bottom end which may have serrated faces. What is the main reason that the connecting rods are manufactured with this oblique split?
It reduces the inertial loads generated during operation as the connecting rod can be made lighter.
It allows the bottom end bearing to be large but still allows the piston to be withdrawn from the top of the cylinder.
It allows larger bottom end bolts to be used without risk of fouling the bottom of the oil pan.
It gives better access to the bottom end bolts.
An inspection in the amidships area of the weather deck of a Panamax container vessel has revealed cracks in the hatch coamings. Which part of the vessel should now urgently be inspected.
Transverse bulkhead beneath the bridge front.
Longitudinals in the double bottom tanks in the amidships half length of the vessel.
Transverse bulkhead immediately aft of the engine room.
Stiffening in the forepeak tank at approximately water line level.
Which of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Codes contains information regarding the Construction and Equipment of Ships carrying Liquefied Gas in Bulk?
What is the purpose of an evacuation analysis?
To provide port state control inspectors with reports
To provide the passengers with written results of the analysis
To identify and eliminate, as far as practicable, congestion which may develop during an abandonment
To ensure the ship can be evacuated in less than 30 minutes
A data logger printout is being checked against the sensors in a refrigerated cargo space. The pulp temperature and the return air flow temperature are being considered. It is necessary to identify the return air sensor. Which of the options gives the best description of the normal form that such a sensor would take?
A glass tube filled with coloured liquid.
A metal spike protruding from a rubber base housing which is usually black.
A tube completely covered in a rubber housing which is usually black.
A metal spike with an analogue readout at one end.
The Company should ensure that the ship's personnel are able to communicate effectively in the execution of their duties related to the Safety Managment System. What does it really mean?
All personnel on board shall be familiar with the Safety Management System. The individual seafarer shall know procedures specifically related to their rank and duties onboard.
Everyone should know the name of the Designated Person in the Company
English language should be the working language on board the ship
The officers and crew should read the entire Safety Management System and memorize the content.
What ingredient, made from durum wheat, is commonly used as an alternative to rice with north-African dishes?
What percentage of the baggage is required to be checked at Security Level 1?
25-50% of the baggage is required to be checked at Security Level 1.
The percentage is not specified.
100% of the baggage is required to be checked at Security Level 1.
5-15% of the baggage is required to be checked at Security Level 1.
A wire rope lashing is connected to an eye plate by means of a shackle. What is the Maximum Securing Load (MSL) for this lashing?
The Minimum Securing Load of the shackle
The Minimum Securing Load of the eyeplate
The Minimum Securing Load of the wire rope
The Minimum Securing Load of either the wire rope or shackle or eye plate
What is the name of this unit?
A hydrostatic release unit
An antistatic release unit
Which Security Levels requires the highest security alert?
What basic information do we get from the pump system curve?
We get information about the pump’s suction height and liquid flow.
We get information about the pump’s liquid flow.
We get information about the pump’s lifting height and liquid flow.
We get information about the pump’s ampere, delivery pressure and suction height.
You are mid-way through the discharge of several grades of chemicals. You hear a sudden change in tone on a cargo pump and notice hydraulic oil spraying from a broken oil supply pipe. What will you do?
Secure some heavy duty rubber packing over the hole in the pipe and place a bucket underneath to contain any continuing leakage. Throw a bag of sand around the area to make it less slippery.
Activate the hydraulic emergency stop. Notify the Duty officer. Close all manual cargo valves. Prepare for emergency spill response.
Stop the cargo pump supplied by the broken line. Continue discharge with all other pumps.
Notify the duty engineer and request a fitter evaluates the problem with the hydraulic line.
What is the best method for ensuring that the cylinder powers of a high speed diesel engine, fitted with a monoblock multi-cylinder fuel pump, are correctly balanced?
Measure the maximum pressure of each cylinder to check that they are equal.
Take a set of indicator cards using a mechanical indicator and calculate the cylinder powers.
Check the exhaust temperatures on each cylinder to see if they are equal.
Have the fuel pump phased and calibrated in a test workshop.
On a RoRo vessel, who is responsible for discussing the cargo plan with duty crew members?
The ship's cargo or duty officer
On a Container vessel, what must be done when container lashing equipment fails at sea?
Report the matter to the equipment manufacturer's
Report the matter to the ship owner
Enter the number and type of failed equipment in the deck log book
Enter the number and type of failed equipment into the lashing equipment file on board
Which of the cargoes given in the options would you expect to be most suited for loading onto a conventional reefer vessel designed with side loading doors?
Which of these are indications that a parcel is suspicious?
The parcel came from Joe in the safety department and arrived quicker than expected.
"The parcel is wrapped in clean, brown paper and is addressed to a crewmember from his wife."
"The parcel is addressed to no one in particular, arrives unexpectedly and seems heavy for its size."
The parcel smells like chocolate.
What would you do if you saw a person falling overboard?
If I saw a person falling overboard I would shout once, "Man overboard"
If I saw a person falling overboard I would run to the Bridge
If I saw a person falling overboard I would inform the Bosun
If I saw a person falling overboard I would shout repeatedly, "Man overboard"
Any person serving on board who without the permission of the shipmaster leaves the ship in distress or other danger while the master still on board shall be liable to??????
Imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months.
Fines or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months.
Fines or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months.
What is the purpose of introducing inert gas into cargo tanks?
To make the tank safe for entry.
To reduce the static electricity potential in the tank.
To create a non-explosive atmosphere in the tank.
To prevent evaporation of the cargo.
What is to be considered when deciding the position of the accommodation on an oil tanker?
They must be at the after end of the vessel.
There are no restrictions to the position of the accommodation.
A single failure of deck or bulkhead shall not allow fumes into the accommodation spaces.
There must only be one accommodation block.
Why can't we use inert gas from a combustion-type generator when preparing cargo tanks for ammonia?
Because of the high temperature in the inert gas.
Because ammonia reacts with the carbon dioxide in the inert gas.
Because of high water content in the inert gas.
Because of the high oxygen content in the inert gas.
This circuit consists of a current source I, a change-over switch S, a resistor R and a capacitor C. The current/time figures 1 to 4 show possible changes in the current I in case the switch S is suddenly shifted from position 1 to 2 at time t= 0. Only one of the diagrams is correct. Which?
How does low expansion foam act as an extinguishing agent when dealing with oil fires?
The heat from the fire causes the foam to produce an inert gas which gradually extinguishes the fire.
By smothering and also providing some cooling
What advantage(s) has the use of Inert Gas System on a oil tanker?
Provides better fuel economy
Provides a faster loading
Lowers oxygen content in the tank
During the ship to ship cargo transfer operation if any considerable amount of oil is spilt and trapped between both ships, where risk of ignition due to incendive sparks caused by metal to metal contact, such as fender support steel nets/chains and shipside do exist, you should:
Cover the spillage with a layer of foam.
Cast off from the other vessel immediately.
Tighten fender wires to minimise fender motion.
Do nothing, let the oil disperse by itself.