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Inmarsat Telex Service code ‘33’ can be used:
when the coast-station is disfunctional
to ask for ‘maritime enquiries
when technical problems are experienced with the Inmarsat-terminal
According to basic principles regarding fire protection the ship is to be divided in zones by structural and thermal boundaries. Which? (SOLAS II-2/2.2.1)
In main zones according to utilization (Accommodation, Machinery, Cargo)
Main Fire zones in accordance with the ship's fire-fighting system
A person slowly feel more sleepy and thirsty.The skin and slimhinner become very dry and there is a sweet taste of the breath. The glukose reaction shows positive. What kind of medicine will the person need as soon as possible?
Sugar lump, sugar drink or something sweet.
In the case when the temperature of the ambient air is equal to 10°C and the wind is blowing at a speed of 10m/sec the shipwrecked person must consider that the effect of air on his body is equivalent to that of an air whose temperature would be approximately:
As per SOLAS regulations, the general emergency alarm system must be tested:
You are witness to a collision between two other ships close to your vessel. What immediate action should you take?
Send out a distress message on their behalf.
Contact one or both vessels involved in the incident and offer assistance.
Nothing, just standby and wait to see if any assistance is required.
Inform the local coast radio station of the incident and submit your name as a witness.
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.
What is the correct initial firing procedure to be adopted when bringing a main steam boiler up to pressure from cold condition?
Start the firing on maximum rate and raise the pressure in as short a period as possible, to save energy.
Start the firing on minimum rate and alternate with maximum rate continuously firing until the boiler is up to pressure.
Start the firing on minimum rate and continuously fire until boiler is up to pressure.
Start with intermittent firing, using small firing periods and long intervals gradually building up to longer firing periods and shorter intervals until steam pressure starts to rise.
What standing orders must be issued to engineers with regard to fuel oil tanks located below vehicle decks?
Never to heat fuel oil to more than 50?C
Never to heat fuel oil to more than 45?C
Never to heat fuel oil to more than 55?C
Never to heat fuel oil to more than what is specified for the vessel
You have just been handed six sample bottles by the cargo surveyor, containing Nitric Acid drawn from a cargo just loaded on your ship. How will you move them to the sample locker, prior to storage?
I will carry as many as I can in my arms in one go, but ensure first that I put on a pair of chemical-proof gloves.
I will instruct the cargo surveyor that he must deliver the samples to the locker himself.
I will obtain a plastic carrier bag, put the bottles inside and take them to the locker as quickly as possible.
I will place them into a proper container with a handle, such as a sample carrier or a strong bucket. When I move them, I will ensure that I am focused on this task alone.
To get the best possible efficiency from refrigerator evaporators, the superheat should be regulated to?
A diode may be tested by which method?
Use a Digital Multi- Meter set to measure ohms in forward and reverse directions.
Use an insulation resistance tester (Megger)
Connect to low ohms resistance tester.
Use a Digital Multi-Meter set to check forward voltage and reverse current blocking
You have recently discharged a cargo of Isoprene and the tank has now been cleaned. There is still a strong smell of Isoprene vapour from deck. Can you save some time and use a mask fitted with an "Inorganic Gases and Vapours" filter to enter the tank for mopping and inspection?
No. Filter masks are not permitted for enclosed space entry where the oxygen content of the atmosphere may be insufficient to sustain life.
No. Entry into a tank which previously contained Isoprene requires the use of a filter for "Organic Gases and Vapours".
Yes, provided mechanical ventilation continues whilst you are inside the tank.
A large electric motor is being removed from a main seawater pump with the aid of the engine room crane. Which is the best method of starting the lift from the options given?
Use the 'inch up' facility on the crane to 'break' the motor free after slackening all of the retaining bolts.
Use a suitable chain block suspended from the crane hook to 'break' the motor free after slackening all of the retaining bolts.
Use the full hoist facility on the crane to 'break' the motor free after slackening all of the retaining bolts.
Use the full hoist facility to lift the motor clear in one action after removing all of the retaining bolts.
The inert gas system shall be capable of delivering inert gas to the cargo tanks at a specified percentage in relation to the cargo discharge rate. What is that percentage?
Equal to the cargo discharge capacity.
At least 135% of the maximum discharge capacity.
At least 150% of the maximum discharge capacity.
At least 125% of the maximum discharge capacity.
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.
Double-bottom tanks of a General Cargo ship are to be ballasted with sea water; which of the following are the most important checks to be made ?
All air vent pipes open and clear, pipeline valves open to correct tanks and other tank valves checked closed
All air vent pipes open and clear, pipeline valves closed to correct tanks and other tank valves checked open
All air vent pipes closed ,pipeline valves open to correct tanks and other tank valves checked closed
All air vent pipes open and clear, pipeline valves open to all tanks
Which of the following is part of the spill response equipment inventory?
What are the more likely causes of damage to the cargo holds internal structure on a General Cargo vessel?
Damage may be caused by fork lift truck operations and loading/discharge of heavy cargo
Water entering hold in bad weather
Leakage of small amounts of cargo from drums
Lightweight cargo being loaded on top of heavy cargo units
On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term "QUAY" are given. Which one is the correct one?
Quay is given by C on the figure
Quay is given by A on the figure
Quay is given by D on the figure
Quay is given by B on the figure
Pasta is often referred to as "al dente". What does this mean?
Coated with oil before boiling.
Tender, but slightly firm to the bite.
Served separately from other ingredients.
Which type of cargo pump works by the cargo being drawn into the pump at high speed and being thown outwards against the pump casing by rotating impellers?
Does a joint of meat that has been filled with a stuffing mixture take longer or shorter to cook? (Select the most correct answer).
It makes no difference - they will take the same time to cook.
It depends on the amount of stock or other liquid added to the stuffing mixture.
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?
That you have your permission from the company to do so.
The exact time of the collision.
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.
When using the echo sounder in a river the soundings indicated may be incorrect, what would be the most probable cause of the error?
There should be no error with a properly working echo sounder
The strength of the tide and current in the river
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?
What is the minimum furnace temperature that must be reached during start up before waste material can be introduced into an incinerator?
Prior to arrival at a US port from a foreign port, the USCG requires:
24 hour notice of arrival
48 hours notice of arrival
96 hours notice of arrival
72 hours notice of arrival
A conventional reefer vessel is loading cargo of palletised fruit under controlled atmosphere (CA). Which of the given options is it essential that the deck officer confirms at completion of loading and before applying CA to the cargo?
All of the cargo hatches are sealed properly.
All of the cargo hatches are closed properly.
All personnel are out of the cargo holds.
That there is a tight stow in the cargo hatches.
Some vessels have a central hydraulic system consisting of a number of hydraulic power packs for driving cargo pumps, deck machinery, ship's cranes, etc. Which parameter is normally used to automatically bring the power packs on and off line to match operational demand?
Percentage of available flow.
Percentage of maximum pressure being used.
Temperature of hydraulic fluid.
Number of consumers running (pumps, etc.)
Why should the coil of an ac solenoid valve not be energised when demounted from the valve body?
The coil will lose it's residual magnetism
The coil will jump around.
The coil will fail due to vibration.
A portable oxygen analyser for use onboard ship is of the paramagnetic sensing element type. It is being used to test the atmosphere of a space onboard ship but starts to give erratic readings. There is no obvious indication as to why this is happening. Select from the options given the most likely cause of this problem.
The battery power is low.
The sampling filter is blocked preventing gas from entering the sampling camber.
Nitrogen gas is present in the atmosphere.
The sampling filter is partially blocked giving rise to wide pressure variations in the sampling chamber.
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.
A high pressure boiler is operating with all parameters normal except that the firing rate is high and the superheater temperature is high. Which of the options given is the likely cause of this condition?
The generating and screen tubes are fouled.
The de-superheater control is not operating correctly.
Insufficient combustion air is being supplied.
The superheater tubes are fouled.
What is the purpose of cooling down the cargo tanks before loading an LNG carrier?
To detect any serious loss of efficiency in the insulation which will show as frost on the mild steel inner hull.
To detect if liquid has gone from the bottom of tanks.
To control vaporisers and heaters so that temp of LNG vapour is higher than existing tank atmosphere temperature.
To avoid excessive boil off during and prevent thermal shock to the primary containment system.
A reefer vessel is to load a part cargo of frozen beef hocks (large joints of beef, usually quarters, not packed in cartons). In deciding which would be the most appropriate space on a conventional reefer vessel, which of the given options would be the preferred choice?
Any space will be acceptable as this is a hard frozen cargo and relatively easy to handle and carry.
4A deck as this is the largest square space on the vessel and will allow good access and air flow for the cargo.
A cargo space low in the vessel as this cargo has a relatively high stowage factor.
1C deck as this is the narrowest space on the vessel and will best constrain the cargo from any possible movement during the voyage.
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
Before commencing loading an oil cargo, the cargo tanks are surveyed. How do we refer to any small amount of liquid, sludge and sediment found in the cargo tanks and assessed for the purposes of including in the calculation of cargo quantity loaded?
ROB (Remaining On Board).
OPB (Observed Preliminary Volume).
TSV (Total Surveyed Volume).
One of the two water level gauge glasses on the high pressure boiler steam drum has started leaking quite heavily. What action, from the options given, should the boiler watch rating take?
Inform the Officer of the watch immediately so that arrangements can be made to replace the leaking glass.
Try and stop the leak by tightening up the clamping bolts as much as possible.
Place a bucket underneath the leak to catch the water to prevent the area becoming slippery.
Shut the steam and water connections to the gauge glass to minimise the loss of water and just use the other glass to check the water level.
Some liquefied gas carriers require a secondary barrier as part of the cargo containment system. What is the main purpose of a secondary barrier on these gas carriers?
To provide temporary containment of any leakage of cargo through the primary barrier.
To reduce heat leakage into the cargo.
To hold the thermal insulation for the primary barrier in place.
To connect the cargo containment system to the ship's hull.
What name is given to all the knives, forks, spoons, etc?
The exhaust gas temperatures of all cylinders of a diesel engine are seen to be high. Select, from the options given, the most likely cause of this.
High wear rate in one of the fuel injection pumps.
One of the fuel cams is worn.
Insufficient cooling of the main bearings.
A non-reversing medium speed diesel engine is used to drive a controllable pitch propeller through a pneumatic clutch and reduction gearbox. The engine has been tested and brought up to operating temperatures on engine control. Which of the options given would be the preferred status of the engine and associated equipment when it is handed over to bridge control?
Engine stopped with clutch disengaged and propeller in zero thrust position.
Engine running, clutch disengaged, propeller at zero thrust.
Engine running with clutch engaged and propeller in ahead position.
Engine stopped with clutch disengaged and propeller at zero thrust.
When one ship is unmooring from another which is at anchor, the unmooring crew should be instructed to cast off lines:
As and when they think fit.
As and when the vessel remaining at anchor instructs them to do so.
As and when the manoeuvring vessel instructs them to do so.
As and when strain appears on individual ropes.
On a Container vessel, which document should be consulted for guidance with respect to lashing containers onboard 'own vessel'.
The company's ISM handbook.
The Code for the Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing.
The Cargo Securing Manual
Use Kirchoff's voltage law and Ohm's law to calculate the voltage V(2) across the resistance R(2).
A range of dangerous goods are to be loaded on a General Cargo Vessel; the segregation requirements of the cargo are given in which publication?
The Cargo Securing manual
The IMO International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
A steam generating tube in a boiler is found to be badly sagged but not ruptured. Select, from the options given, the most suitable action to be followed in order to operate the boiler.
Plug both ends of the tube and drill a hole in the body of the tube.
As long as the tube is not ruptured the boiler can be operated normally.
Plug both ends of the tube.
Heat the tube up with a gas torch and return it to its original shape and position.
Who has the responsibility to ensure that the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained in the galley? (Select the most correct answer)
Every person working in the galley area, engaged in the handling or preparation of food.
What is the name of the portable walkway or access between ship and shore?
How do container ships without hatch covers comply with the International Convention on Load line Rules?
An International Load Line Exemption certificate will be issued in accordance to Article 6.
A special movable deck is provided to ensure watertight integrity
There will always be hatch covers on ships to comply with the International Load line Rules
This type of container ship does not need to comply with the Load line Rules
What is the recommended method of identifying galley utensils, such as knives, chopping boards and containers, that are dedicated to the preparation of specific types of food?
All galley utensils can be used for the preparation of any foodstuffs, so there is no need to dedicate or identify them in any way.
By making only one person responsible for issuing all utensils and tools in the galley.
A standard colour coding system.
By storing them in individual drawers or lockers.
Complete the following statement from the options given. 'Following maintenance work to a single element, feed water regulator for a steam boiler it is necessary to...
..apply lagging to the whole device.
..apply lagging only to the parts that can be touched by personnel.
..apply lagging to the water connection only.
..apply lagging to the steam connection only.
A cargo pumproom must be mechanically ventilated. What is the minimum number of atmosphere changes per hour that such a system must achieve?
There is no specified minimum number of changes, provided it is running continuously throughout any cargo operation.
What do you understand by: Secure the tug?
Secure the tug means: to pass a line to the tug
Secure the tug means: to let go the tug
Secure the tug means: to make fast the tug
Secure the tug means: to pick up the tug line
The Reid Vapour Pressure (RVP) test is a simple and commonly used method for measuring which of the following characteristics of an oil cargo?
The nominal vapour pressure of the liquid at 38.7 degrees C.
The actual vapour pressure of the liquid at 15.6 degrees C.
The uncorrected vapour pressure of the liquid at 59 degrees C.
The absolute vapour pressure of the liquid at 37.8 degrees C.
A refrigerated container is loaded onto the deck of a conventional reefer vessel and landed on flat dunnage. Select, from the options given, the most appropriate and quickest method of securing the container onto the deck.
Patented chain and tension bars.
Wire rope, wire clamps and turnbuckles.
What is of utmost concern during a loaded passage in winter across the North Atlantic
The added weight of icing on container stacks
Temperature differential between air and seawater, that may affect the shell plating
Which of these measures would you implement to prevent drugs from being smuggled onboard your ship while it’s berthed?
"Search some of the packages, spares and stores received."
Maintain restricted areas.
Check a portion of the bags and packages brought onboard.
Eliminate fore and aft deck watch at night.
From the options given, select the one which controls the effective delivery stroke of a helix type fuel pump for a diesel engine to increase or decrease the quantity of fuel delivered.
The fuel master control valve
What must be checked before deck cargo is loaded on top of hatch covers on a General Cargo vessel?
The ship must be on an even keel
The ventilators should be opened
The hatch covers must be fully secured to a sea going condition
The deck cranes must always be stowed into sea going position
After completion of a cleaning job on some machinery components at sea, the engine watch rating is instructed to dispose of a small amount of dirty diesel oil which is left in a bucket. How should the dirty oil be disposed of.
Put it straight into the dirty oil tank for incineration at the next opportunity.
Take it on deck and throw it overboard.
Pour it into the diesel oil storage tank through the sounding pipe.
Pour it into the engine room bilge so that it can be pumped through the oily water separator.
After discharge of a bulk cargo by grabs, tank tops and lower hopper side plating must be checked for ?
Damage and possible leaks
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?
A reefer vessel is to load a cargo of plantains and bananas. Due to space restrictions both have to be loaded into a common space. The usual delivery temperature for bananas is about 13 degrees Celsius and for plantains it is 7 degree Celsius. What would be the best delivery temperature for the mixture of these two fruits?
Adjust the set point of the delivery temperature to 7 C for 12 hour periods and 13 C for the intervening 12 hour periods.
7 C as plantains are more sensitive to the higher delivery temperature of the bananas.
10 C as this is the mean temperature of the two cargoes and they would both carry satisfactorily at this temperature.
13 C as plantains are less sensitive to the consequences of a higher delivery temperature.
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.
Who should operate ships' ramps, car platforms, retractable car decks and similar equipment?
All crew working on ro-ro deck.
Only the ships' officers.
Only competent persons authorised by a responsible ships' officer, in accordance with the company's work instructions.
Bosun and the loading officer
What is the time limit for abandonment of ro-ro passenger ships?
30 minutes from the time the abandon ship signal is given
15 minutes from the time the abandon ship signal is given
2 hours from the time the abandon ship signal is given
The ship is en route. When may passengers visit the bridge?
Passengers are not allowed to visit the bridge while the ship is en route
When the weather is nice and the sea is calm
During daytime if the traffic is smooth
The circuit consists of two inductors, L(1) = 6 H and L(2) = 12 H, in series. Calculate the equivalent total inductance.
In most colour coding systems for kitchen knives, what colour is used to indicate those used only for preparing raw meat?
Why should you wear your catering uniform and not your ordinary clothes in the galley?
Catering clothing will absorb body odour more effectively than other clothing.
If you do wear your ordinary clothes in the galley, food odours will be transferred to your cabin and germs may be transferred into the galley from less hygenic areas.
If you do wear your ordinary clothing in the galley, it will be difficult for visitors or new crewmembers to identify the cook.
Clothing worn in the galley cannot be washed with any other clothing.
What publication must be carried on a vessel carrying dry bulk cargoes?
Charters' Solid Bulk Cargoes Code?
IMO Solid Bulk cargo Code or IMO Solid Bulk?
International Tankers and Terminal Code?
Classification Society Grain Rules?
Where will you normally find the ship's documents including Crew Passports and CDC on board a vessel?
On a RoRo vessel, what is the Maximum Securing Load of web lashings?
60% of the breaking strength
65% of the breaking strength
50% of the breaking strength
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?
When disconnecting the cargo hose after discharging, some oil is drained into the drip-tray under the manifold which already contains a small amount of dirty water. What is the correct way to dispose of this oil?
Drain it to a cargo tank.
Mix in an appropriate quanoity of dispersant chemicals and drain it overboard when in open water.
Drain it overboard when the vessel is 50 nautical miles off the coast.
Transfer it to the sloptank and later discharge it to a reception facility.
You are in an area of restricted visibility, close to a port. You hear this signal. What vessel does it come from and what additional information does the signal provide?
A vessel at anchor, more than 100 metres in length. She is sounding the additional signal to give warning of her position.
A vessel aground, more than 100 metres in length. The additional signal indicates which side the clear water lies on.
A vessel at anchor, less than 100 metres in length. She is sounding the additional signal top give warning of her position.
A vessel at anchor, more than 100 metres in length. The additional signal indicates that her cable extends at least 25 metres from her bow.
Which of the following policies will best prevent germs and contamination being introduced into the galley area?
Post a notice outside the galley asking people to wash their hands before entering the galley area.
Require personnel from other departments to be checked by a member of the galley staff before allowing them to enter.
Prohibit unauthorised persons from the galley area when food is being prepared or served.
Prohibit unauthorised persons from the galley area at all times.
At what interval does the IMO adopt an amendment to the IMDG Code?
What is associated with carrying logs on General Cargo vessels?
Moisture absorption in the cargo holds
Increased levels of oxygen in the cargo holds
Oxygen depletion in the cargo holds
On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term "FORWARD BREAST LINE" are given. Which one is the correct one?
Forward breast line is given by C on the figure
Forward breast line is given by D on the figure
Forward breast line is given by A on the figure
Forward breast line is given by B on the figure
When patrolling the car deck during a voyage you should observe the following elements:
Check that fire hoses are connected to the fire hydrants
Any abnormalities such as leakages, fumes, smoke or fire. Check if the lashings need to be tightened on lashed cargo.
heck if all the lights are switched off and the doors are closed
The diagram shows the direction that a rope runs during a mooring operation and a possible place where it may break. Where would be considered the safest position to stand?
Inside the blue coloured zone.
Behind the point of restraint, but inside the blue coloured zone.
Between the "point of break" and the "fairlead".
Outside the blue coloured zone.
On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term "DRAUGHT" are given. Which one is the correct one?
Draught is given by C on the figure
Draught is given by A on the figure
Draught is given by D on the figure
Draught is given by B on the figure
Which of the equipment listed is not included in the fireman's personal equipment? (SOLAS II-2/17.1.1)
Leather safety boots and gloves
You have abandoned ship in a liferaft. Which of the following actions should you take?
Organize a lookout system
Organize a lookout system and join up with other survival craft if possible. You should also stream the sea anchor
Start paddling in the direction of the nearest land
Join up with any other survival craft and stream the sea anchor
What will you serve seafarers who has been exposed to cold?
Fruit and vegetables only.
Brandy, whiskey or other strong drinks.
Which of the following should NOT be used on an electrical fire?
If Mouth - to - Mouth (M-T-M) ventilation by itself is unsuccessful and the casualty's heart stops, or has stopped beating, you must perform External Chest Compression (ECC) in conjunction with M-T-M. When performing ECC, where do you place your hand on the casualty's body?
The correct position of your hands are of no importance.
Place the heel of your hand on the top of the heart position. Cover the hand with the heel of the other hand.
Place the heel of one hand, two finger breadths above the bottom of breastbone. Cover the hand with the heel of the other hand.
Place the heel of your two hands on the top of the breastbone.