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*How many fire hoses are required for general cargo ships of 1000 gross tonnage and upwards (not including hoses in any engine or boiler room) ?
At least one hose for each fire hydrant
At least one hose for every two fire hydrants
At least one hose for each 30 meter length of ship plus one spare
At least two hoses for each vertical fire zone
The good operation in any location, whether the NAVTEX is working properly or not, can be checked using:
Test transmissions specially broadcast for this purpose once a week
A compulsory built-in alarm for defects
A testing program built in for this purpose
By a vessel in distress a SART is used. This SART is seen on the screen of a:
By “collect call” is meant:
a call for account of the receiver
When a message is sent by the Inmarsat—C installation to an Internet e-mail address, the land charge is:
dependent on the ‘chargeband'
dependent on the destination
independent of the destination
How long must an Oil Record Book, documenting oil cargo operations, be retained on board after the last entry has been made?
It may be disposed of, or landed at the next port, following completion.
What is STCW in the STCW Code an abbreviation for?
Standard for Training, Certification and Watch regulations
Safe Training, Certification and Work practice
Standard Trained, Certified, Watch keeping
Seafarer's Training, Certification and Watch keeping
If you are called upon to reeve a new wire onto a self-stowing winch drum you would, after looking at brake arrangement, reeve it to pay out as follows:
Depends on the lay of the wire strands
Doesn-t matter which direction
How do you consider the indicated speed for berthing?
It is up to the pilot to decide
Which of the following is the correct minimum carriage requirement for a ship of more than 300 gross tons and operating in area A:
1MF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver – 1 or 2 SART – 1 NAVTEX or 1 EGC receiver – 2 or 3 VHF portable – 1 EPIRB
1VHF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver – 1 or 2 SART – 1 NAVTEX or 1 EGC receiver – 2 or 3 VHF portable – 1 EPIRB – 1 MF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver
1VHF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver – 1 NAVTEX or 1 EGC receiver – 2 or 3 VHF portable – 1 EPIRB – 1 MF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver
1VHF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver – 1 or 2 SART – 1 NAVTEX or 1 EGC receiver – 1 INMARSAT A,B or C – 1 EPIRB – 1 MF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver
The lifebuoy making part of quick-release arrangement must have a weight of at least:
One water fog applicator is required for each pair of breathing apparatus on board which type of ship?
Passenger ships fitted with car decks
Passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers
In the type of fluorescent lamp system shown in the illustration, the role of the starter is to perform which of the following?
To switch on current through the lamp, and to disconnect the ballast once the lamp has started..
To charge the ballast to a high inductive current, and then divert this current through the lamp.
To create a high starting current.
To pass current through the lamp heaters, and then interrupt the inductive striking current.
When is a vessel deemed to be cargo worthy?
When the hatch covers and/or hatch pontoons are weather tight
When the vessel’s Safety Construction Certificate is valid
When the hatch covers and/or hatch pontoons are watertight
When all her certificates are in order
What type of lashing arrangement is needed on weather deck for securing one container high?
No lashing arrangement needed.
Twistlocks with turnbuckles and rods.
Substances, materials and articles shall be stowed as indicated in the Dangerous Goods List of the IMDG Code, in accordance with a series of stowage categories. How are those categories designated?.
10 categories, numbered 1-10.
5 categories, labelled A-E.
Three categories, numbered I, ii and iii.
10 categories, lattered A-K (excluding I).
What is the description for a sidelight, as shown in rule 21 of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea?
A green light on the starboard side and red light on the port side, showing an unbroken light over an arc of 135 degrees, from right ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on the respective side.
A green light on the starboard side and red light on the port side, showing an unbroken light over an arc of 112.5 degree, from right ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on the respective side.
A red, green or yellow lantern, showing an unbroken light over an arc of 112.5 degrees.
A red light or a green light, with a minimum range, in a vessel of 50 metres or more, of 3 miles. In a vessel of 10 metres or more but less than 50 metres in length, a range of 1 mile.
Why should wet cloths not be used for carrying hot cooking pans?
Because Health and Safety regulations prohibit the use of a wet cloth within 2.5 metres of a galley range.
Because they conduct heat quickly and may cause scalding.
Because a cloud of steam will be generated and the person carrying the pans may find it difficult to see where he is going.
Because the mositure will transfer to the pan and cool the contents.
LNG is made up of a number of saturated hydrocarbons the greatest percentage of which is Methane. What are saturated hydrocarbons?
Saturated hydrocarbons contain atoms of hydrogen and carbon and also other elements such as chlorine.
Saturated hydrocarbons contain hydrogen and carbon atoms with single carbon to carbon bonds.
Saturated hydrocarbons are compounds of hydrogen and carbon which contain the maximum amount of water vapour.
Saturated hydrocarbons contain hydrogen and carbon atoms with double carbon to carbon bonds.
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?
When would gassing-up of cargo tanks on an LNG carrier normally be necessary?
To remove inert gas or nitrogen from the cargo tank atmosphere.
Prior to loading each cargo.
When the tank atmosphere needs to be made inert.
During each ballast voyage.
An engine room rating notices that the guard on a running pump is hanging loose due to a missing bolt on the support bracket and it is catching the shaft coupling. What is the best action to take as a repair method?
Place a sheet of metal in front of the guard to deflect any parts that may fly off as a temporary repair.
Inform the watchkeeper so that the pump can be stopped and a new bolt can be fitted to permanently fix the guard in place.
Try and fit a new bolt while the pump is running to permanently fix the guard in place.
Fasten the guard back in place with a piece of rope with the pump running as a temporary repair.
In terms of instrumentation and measurement, what is an I/P Transducer?
A transducer that converts a known electric current to a pressure proportional to the current.
A transducer that increases a pressure signal which is too low to give the desired effect.
A transducer that converts a pressure to a proportional electric signal.
A transducer that is inverting a pressure signal.
Shortly after starting up a fuel oil purifier oil is seen to be trickling out of the sludge outlet. Which of the options given is the most likely cause of this problem?
Incorrect gravity disc fitted.
Insufficient seal water supplied during start up.
Excessive back pressure in the clean oil outlet.
During inspection of a medium speed diesel engine main bearing the shell is found to have approximately 15% of the white metal overlay worn away and some light score marks on the exposed aluminium tin bearing metal. Select the most appropriate action to take from the given options?
Refit the shell as it is, this is an acceptable condition for a thin shell bearing after a period of service.
Use a scraper to remove the score marks from the bearing metal before refitting the shell.
Use a scraper to remove the remaining overlay before refitting the shell.
Discard the damaged shell and polish the journal pin before fitting a new shell.
The stowage factor of a consignment of car parts is given by shippers as 3.00 cubic metres/metric tonne; what space will be required to load 100 tonnes of this type of cargo on a General Cargo Vessel?
How would you determine whether a particular cargo transfer hose was compatible with the chemical product to be transferred?
Refer to the product entry in the hose manufacturer's chemical resistance chart.
Check the product classification mark stamped on the flange collar of the hose.
Check the colour of the hose against the general classification code in the IBC Code.
There will be no need to check. If the hose has been supplied to a chemical tanker, it will have been certified for the transfer of all chemical products.
Prior to ordering stores for any department;
The store inventory should be checked so that you order only the items required
Consult the ISSA catalogue to ascertain what stores are available for ordering
Ask the departmental head for a list of store to be ordered
Consult the ISSA catalogue and order whatever is available but not on board
What height of water above the inner bottom will activate the cargo hold high level alarm
What will happen with the interface in the bowl, if the flow is too high?
The separation of the oil is bad.
The separation of the oil is good.
Will have no effect on the interface.
Which of the following statements regarding a centrifugal pump is correct?
A centrifugal pump is always self priming.
Under normal operation the fluid being pumped discharges from the center of the impeller.
A centrifugal pump is always fitted in a vertical possition.
It is important that the rotation direction is correct to avoid dry running.
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.
After carrying petcoke why would the discharge of cargo hold washing have to be restricted?
Because the cargo residue may not pass through the ship’s bilge system
Because the cargo hold washing would constitute an Oily Mixture
Because the cargo hold washing would constitute a Marine Pollutant
Because the cargo residue may damage the ship’s bilge system
This graphical symbol is a logic gate. Which gate?
If the relief for the bridge lookout does not appear at the end of the watch, when required, what should be the actions of the existing lookout
The lookout should go down the accomodation to see where the relief is and make him/her go to the lookout position
He should inform the Officer of the Watch and wait for instructions
Inform the Officer of the Watch that you are going to call your relief.
Stay on lookout until the relief eventually arrives
In a cascade type direct cooling plant, as fitted to some liquefied gas carriers for cargo reliquefaction duties, a refrigerant gas is used to give final cooling and condensation of the cargo vapours. What level of refrigerant would you expect to see in the liquid receiver sight glass when the plant is operating at normal load?
The sight glass should be 10 -30% full.
The sight glass would normally be completely empty when the plant is on load.
The sight glass would normally be completely filled when the plant is on load.
The sight glass should be 80 - 95% full.
What is the output shown on the "Rate of Turn" display fitted on the bridge?
The Rate of Turn indicator shows the rudder angle applied by the helmsman to turn the ship.
The Rate of Turn display shows the turning speed the vessel is swinging in degrees per second
The Rate of Turn indicator shows the changing angle of the vessel from the meridian
The Rate of Turn indicator displays the rate the ship is swinging in degrees per minute
What is the main purpose of the superheater vent valve on a high pressure steam boiler?
To remove air from the superheater.
To contol the superheater pressure during operation.
To remove water from the superheater.
To ensure a flow of steam through the superheater when raising steam pressure or when the boiler is not on-line.
You are on a power driven vessel underway in open water. This vessel is sighted directly ahead. The distance is closing slowly. What action will you take under the International Collision Regulations and why?
This is a vessel engaged in towing and I am seeing the stern light of the tow. The tug is not however showing any lights indicating she is restricted in her ability to manoeuvre. I will however display good seamanship and keep out of her way.
I will keep out of her way. I am the overtaking vessel and am obliged to keep clear under rule 13.
I will maintain my course and speed. The other vessel is being overtaken and is therefore obliged to keep out of the way by rule 13.
The vessel is on a steady bearing and the distance is closing. I will therefore take avoiding action, altering course to starboard and sounding one short blast under rules 14 and 16.
What does not apply to the carriage of timer deck cargoes?
The International Tonnage Convention
The Code of Safe Practice for Stowage and Securing of Cargoes
The International Convention on Loadlines
When a Classification Society surveyor identifies corrosion, structural defects or damage to the hull of a vessel, machinery and / or any piece of equipment which, based on the society's rules and in the opinion of the surveyor affects the ship's class, which of the following is that surveyor likely to issue?
A Notification of Deficiency.
A revised Class Notation.
A Notification of Detention.
Vapour Leakage. A small leakage of vapour through the membrane may not be readily obvious. However, indications are likely to be:
A sudden rise in the percentage of methane vapour in one primary insulation space.
Temperature change will be obvious.
Water building up in the insulation space.
Anyone who makes or permits a false entry to be made in the log book, shall be liable to fines or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 1 year according to:
The International Maritime Organization's Act of Maritime Activities
The Ship Safety and Security Act, Section 65..
The Public Administration Act
On capesize bulk carriers what problems are associated with welding of the corrugated bulkheads during construction?
Stress concentrations at the corners of the bulkheads
Cracking of cross-deck plating
A reduction in shear forces
Several areas of the bulkheads being 'out of tolerance'
Why is it important to have an efficient fire patrol system on board passenger ships?
To ensure that an outbreak of fire may be prompltly detected
To control that passengers adhere to smoking regulations on board
To verify that the automatic fire-detection system is working properly
To show passengers in public areas we are on duty 24 hrs
When cargo has shifted at sea what could help in reducing acceleration forces?
Putting into a port of refuge
A. Operating anti-heeling devices
How can you arrange for safe movement of passengers on ro-ro decks?
Passengers should stay in their cars until loading is completed. They should keep to walkways when leaving the car.
Passengers are responsible for their own safety while moving about ro-ro decks.
It is easy, only drivers are allowed to stay in the car during loading and unloading.
Passengers should be warned of vehicle movements when entering or crossing car or vehicle decks. They should preferably keep to walkways while moving about the ship.
What is the purpose of "Glycol Water Heating"?
The system heats glycol water which is pumped around cofferdam system to maintain the temperature inside those spaces, when loaded, at approximately - 5 C.
The system heats glycol water which is pumped around cofferdam system to maintain the temperature inside those spaces, when loaded, at approximately +25 C.
The system heats glycol water which is pumped around cofferdam system to maintain the temperature inside those spaces, when loaded, at approximately +15 C.
The system heats glycol water which is pumped around cofferdam system to maintain the temperature inside those spaces, when loaded, at approximately +5 C.
On a Container vessel, if chemicals spilled into a cargo hold what would these residues be considered as, under MARPOL 73/78?
What distinguishes vapour connections (headers) from liquid cargo connections on a ship's manifold?
Liquid and cargo connections actually appear the same, but the ship's personnel always attach a small board to the applicable flange, identifying the cargo to be loaded and indicating whether it is for the liquid or vapour hose.
Vapour connections are painted yellow with green end bands, are marked with the words "not for liquid" and have a small hole capable of receiving a stud on the flange face at the six o'clock position.
Liquid connections are always marked with the corresponding tank number, while vapour connections are marked with the letter "V".
Vapour connections are painted yellow with red end bands, are marked with the word "vapour" (or "vapor") and have a small stud located on the flange face at the twelve o'clock position.
On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term "AFT" shown. Which one is the correct one?
Aft is defined as B on the figure
Aft is defined as D on the figure
Aft is defined as C on the figure
Aft is defined as A on the figure
What is the boiling temperature of methane at atmospheric pressure?
A U tube manometer is used to measure the pressure delivered by a ventilation fan. Following replacement of the fan by a larger unit with a higher delivery rate and pressure the liquid is blown out of the open end of the manometer. Which of the options given will allow the manometer to be used to measure the delivery pressure of the larger fan?
Connect the open end to the inlet trunking of the fan to measure the differential pressure rather than the delivery pressure.
Refill the manometer with a reduced the amount of liquid.
Refill the manometer with liquid with a higher density.
Refill the manometer with liquid with a higher viscosity
After loading certain oil cargoes, known as 'static accumulator' cargoes, it is common to wait for the cargo to stop moving within the tank and therefore reach the point at which it will cease generating any further static electricity, before taking any samples or ullages. Which of the following is the typical length of time allowed for this process
A piston ring set for a trunk piston engine often includes a slotted ring tensioned by an internal spring. What is the purpose of this type of piston ring?
It is an oil control ring.
It is a ring to seal the crankcase from the combustion chamber.
It is the lowest compression ring.
Which of these procedures should crew follow when conducting a search?
Search the perimeter of the space up to a height of 5 feet.
Wait in the area they’ve finished searching until they’re contacted for a status update.
"Stand quietly in various spots around the space, listening for unusual sounds like the tick tock of a clock mechanism."
Conduct random or spot checks of logical threat areas.
Where should a sample for boiler water test purposes be taken from?
From the boiler feed system.
From the boiler steam space.
From the boiler water space.
Which plan shows the position of the centre of gravity of every tank aboard the ship?
What do you understand by the order: "Move the pilot ladder to the other side"?
Move the pilot ladder to the other side, means: to shift the pilot ladder to the opposite side of the ship.
Move the pilot ladder to the other side means: to change the position of the pilot ladder from the main deck to the fore deck.
Move the pilot ladder to the other side means: to rig another pilot ladder
Move the pilot ladder to the other side means: to move the pilot ladder further along nearer to the bow.
What is the direction of wind associated with an anticyclone (area of high pressure) in the Northern Hemisphere?
Clockwise around the high pressure
Straight towards the centre of the anticyclone
Directly away from the centre of the anticyclone towards the nearest Low pressure.
Anticlockwise around the high pressure
What is the most common method of connecting the manifold of an LNG carrier to the shore terminal pipelines?
By special sections of portable steel pipe.
By permanently fixed metal hard arms.
By composite hoses suspended from a boom with a swinging arm.
By flexible rubber hoses.
You are at anchor and another chemical tanker is alongside to receive several parcels from your vessel. As you are not alongside, or actually in port, do you have to observe any of the usual precautions on deck?
No, when outside port limits, there are no requirements to observe any precautions.
No, the other ship is the receiving vessel, so the responsibility lies completely with her crew.
It is only necessary to observe precautions on deck if the agent or any other personnel from shore are on board.
Yes, there is no difference to a transfer operation whether it is alongside or with another ship at anchor.
A small electric motor needs to be taken to the bottom plates for fitting to a domestic water pump. It is only just too heavy to be manually carried so is to be lowered using the engine room crane. Which of the options given would be a suitable strop to use for the operation?
Any piece of rope will do as the motor is only just too heavy to carry.
A wire strop which is rated for twice the required load but is out of certification.
Any strop which looks big enough to carry the load.
Any certified strop which has a safe working load greater than the weight of the motor.
What should be done to the bilge spaces in a cargo hold of a bulk carrier, after cleaning and testing?
Drain plate over bilge to be fitted and then covered with burlap
Seal bilge space completely
Bilge space to be left open
What type of cargo shall always be secured?
The driver must ask the crew to secure the vehicle and its cargo
Tank lorries should always be secured.
Freight vehicles carrying dangerous goods and adjacent vehicles should always be secured.
No cargo or vehicles have to be secured if the weather conditions are favourable.
Which of these will not physically damage a bulk carriers’ plating, frames and brackets?
What should be done immediately after discharging is completed?
Switch off the lights and close all fire doors
Inspect ro-ro decks. Wipe up spill such as oil or water from the deck and clear up lashing equipment
Which of these covers the rules and regulations for General Average?
Which of the following temperature sensors normally gives the highest measuring accuracy?
What will happen when you start a centrifugal pump with the delivery valve closed?
The starting load on the motor will cause overload.
The pump will lose suction.
The delivery pressure will be large causing the relief valve to open.
The starting load on the motor will be minimum.
On a Container vessel, what is the function of a twistlock?
To secure manually operated hatch covers?
To secure winches from unintentional running?
To secure/lash containers?
When a submerged centrifugal cargo pump is being run at too high a speed during discharge of a viscous cargo, the pump may start racing, causing a heat build-up around the suction, possible localised solidification of the cargo and consequent damage to the pump. What term is applied to this problem?
The fuel consumption for the main engine is calculated using the readings from the supply and return flow meters which are of the positive displacement type. When compared to the quantities calculated from tank soundings and calibration tables and indicated on the contents gauges the consumption appears consistently high. Which of the options given is the most likely cause of this discrepancy?
The supply flow meter is giving too high a reading due to internal wear.
The tank calibration tables are incorrect.
The tank contents gauges are calibrated for the wrong fuel type.
The return flow meter is giving a low reading due to internal wear.
What damages a ship’s cargo holds?
Repeated stresses at a particular location
When is a visitor onboard required to present an ID?
"On SECURITY Level 1, 2 & 3"
After successful synchronising the kW and kVar loading are respectively transferred by the following controls:
Current regulator and voltage regulator
Speed governor and load power factor
Voltage regulator and synchroscope
Speed governor and voltage regulator
How would a ship drifting onto a rocky shore, be communicated?
"My ship is drifting into danger"
"My ship requires tug assistance"
"My ship is not under command"
Liquefied gas is, by IMO, divided in to different groups. What is the criterion for this division?
The boiling point, chemical bindings, toxicity and flammability.
The nitrogen and other hydrocarbon containment.
Where would you normally expect to find the air vent cock on a steam boiler?
At the feed water inlet pipe connection.
At the highest point of the steam drum.
At the superheater outlet
On the highest point of the steam range.
What information is required on passengers prior to departure?
All persons on board shall be counted and details of persons who have declared a need for special care or assistance in emergency situations shall be recorded and communicated to the Master
The safety officer shall count the number of passengers
Details and number of persons who have declared a need for special care or assistance in emergency situations shall be recorded and communicated to the Master
It is sufficient to count the number of passengers prior to departure
What is defined as ‘grain’, under international regulations?
During inspection of the cylinder bore of a high speed diesel engine it is found that the surface of the liner has an extremely smooth and glassy appearance. From the options given select the best action, if any, that should be taken?
With a steel brush, using a vertical motion, deglaze the liner to improve both oil retention and running conditions.
Clean the liner by rubbing with emery cloth using a circular motion to deglaze the liner to improve both oil retention and running conditions.
Use a flexible honing brush to deglaze the liner to a cross hatched plateau finish to improve both oil retention and running conditions.
No action is necessary as a smooth surface helps the piston rings achieve a good gas seal.
Why should cargo residues be removed from bilge wells?
Because corrosion will occur
Because bilge sounding pipes could become blocked
Because moisture levels will increase in the cargo holds
Because other cargoes will be contaminated
What does the term 'stoichiometric mixture' mean when used in relation to combustion of hydrocarbon fuels?
A ideal mixture of fuel and air in which all of the fuel in the mixture is consumed during combustion.
An ideal mixture of fuel and air in which all of the fuel in the mixture is consumed during combustion with a minimum of excess air.
An ideal mixture of fuel and air in which all of the fuel and oxygen in the mixture are consumed during combustion.
A ideal mixture of fuel and air in which all of the oxygen in the air in the mixture is consumed during combustion.
On a Container vessel, what are the vertical corner structures of a container called?
The power requirements for the excitation winding/circuit for a 3-phase alternator operating at rated output power are supplied by:
The alternators output itself via the automatic voltage regulator and the prime mover
The main switchboard via a three phase rectifier
Independent battery supply with the AVR
Independent power supply and rectifier unit
Why should vehicles stowed on ramps face downwards?
To facilitate cargo discharge operations
To facilitate cargo stowage operations
To prevent fuel draining from the engine
To prevent excessive tyre compression
What factors do you consider as important before mooring a vessel?
Use of proper Personal Protective Equipment
Use of proper Personal Protective Equipment, Mooring stations should have effective hazard markings/ hazard highlighting, Stay clear of mooring ropes/wires, Be aware of Snap-back Zone, Proper procedures
Use of proper Personal Protective Equipment, Well maintained mooring equipment, Make sure the area is tidy and clean, Mooring stations should have effective hazard markings/ hazard highlighting, Stay clear of mooring ropes/wires, Be aware of Snap-back Zone, Proper procedures, Effective communication
Use of proper Personal Protective Equipment and be aware of Snap-back Zone
What can be the result of the combination of free surface and flat tank bottom in partially loaded tank with heavy weathe ballast?
Generation of wave energy.
High vertical shear force.
Longitudial bending moment.
At what latest time shall doors, side scuttles, gangway doors, cargo- and coaling ports and other openings which are to be kept closed watertight at sea be closed at the start of the voyage?
Before entering open waters
Before leaving the pilot station