Le test consiste en des questions aléatoires sur un sujet sélectionné.
Give the meaning of the following symbol
Survival craft distress pyrotechnic signals
Hydrocarbon gas encountered in oil tankers cannot burn in an atmosphere containing less than approximately what percentage of oxygen (by volume)?
Which one of the following appliances is allowed to burn an oil fuel, the flash point of which may be a little bit lower than the one used for the main *engine?
All the answers are wrong
On all UMS operated vessels and also on most other vessels the engine room is equipped with fire detectors. What requirements of testing and checking of the detectors are to be observed?
All the mentioned alternatives.
When testing detectors by suitable equipment (smoke and heat) check that the sensors self controlling system, e.g. a flashing control light etc. is functioning.
Check that the actual detector is giving appropriate signals to the central control unit and that all electric connections are in good order.
Check the detector with heat and/or smoke (in accordance with instructions in its manual)
A detector that is activated by a rise of temperature is:
Under way to discharging port temperature tests indicate fire in a hold loaded with coal. What is the first action to be taken?
Call for assistance from other ships or rescue vessels
Close all air ventilators and other openings to the hold in question
Open the hatches and cover the top of the cargo by foam
In which compartments are halogenated hydrocarbons not allowed as fire-extinguishing media? (SOLAS II-2/5.3.1)
Cargo holds for passenger cars and other empty vehicles
In carbon dioxide fire-fighting systems for use in machinery spaces the fixed piping system shall be such that:
100% of the gas can be discharged into the space within two minutes
85% of the gas can be discharged into the space within two minutes
70% of the gas can be discharged into the space within one minute
100% of the gas can be discharged into the space within three minutes
What types of fire extinguishers shall be used in the engine room?
Fire extinguishers filled with fresh water only.
Any fire extinguisher with a weight of less than 100 lbs.
Fire extinguishers equipped for powder or CO2 only.
Fire extinguishers of the handy-size types only.
In order to achieve a greater effectiveness when using a permanent system of extinction with gases (for example CO2), we must…
Check the valves, seal the area and activate the extinction system
Only activate the alarm, then the extinction system
Activate the alarm, evacuate the area and seal the place, then activate the extinction system
Activate the extinction system before we activate the alarm
As a fire fighter, what should you always consider when fighting a fire in a confined space?
The confined space can be considered to have one side only as heat always rises
The confined space has only five sides
The confined space has only four sides
The confined space always has six sides
A DSC ‘distress alert’ message received contains the information: “GROUNDING”.This means that :
For a good connection aerial transmitting has to be earthed
For a good connection transmitting receiving has to be earthed
The following information must be given on the SART:
Date of replacement of the battries
The date of replacement of the hydrostatic release unit
Shipboard Emergency Drills must be carried out at least (OPA-90)
What does the abbreviation ABC mean in first aid?
Air, Breathing, Circulation.
Abandon, Balance, Circulation.
Air, Breath, Concentration.
MARPOL 73/78 - Annex V. Disposal of garbage outside "Special Areas". After unpacking spares, you are left with a limited amount of packing materials. What will be the nearest distance to land for disposal into the sea of this materials?
What is the result of a "high metacentric height"?
The vessel will roll violently?
The vessel will roll slowly or be unstable?
The vessel will have a great bending moment?
The vessel-s tweendeck heights is too high?
What alarm signal is to be sounded by the alarm bells in case of fire onboard ships?
One long blast followed by seven short blasts
Your engine is going astern and you pick up sternway. The rudder is midships, and you are operating on a single, right-handed fixed screw. How will your ship react?
She will most likely change heading to starboard
She will most likely go straight astern
She will most likely change heading to port
The stern will be lifted to starboard
If the OOW must leave the voyage plan, he should?
No special action necessary
Make a note in the log book
Which of the following duties shall be included in the "muster list" as being assigned to crewmembers in relation to passengers?
clearing the escape routes
ensuring that every passenger is provided with an immersion suit or a thermal protective aid
ensuring that a supply of blankets is taken to the survival craft
ensuring that extra food and water is taken to the survival craft
What signal, if any, is specified in SOLAS as the "Abandon ship" signal ?
six short blasts followed by one long blast
seven short blasts followed by one long blast
the "Abandon ship" signal is not specified, only the general emergency alarm signal is stated
A person wearing an anti-exposure suit shall be able to:
jump from a height equal to that of the stowage of liferafts arranged to be thrown overboard
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
perform all duties associated with abandonment, assist others and operate a rescue boat
Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every lifeboat ?
an operational compass provided with a binnacle
sea-charts and navigating equipment
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 whistle or equivalent
Which one of the listed requirements regarding enclosures of totally enclosed lifeboats do not correspond to present regulation? The enclosures shall be provided with:
windows on both sides which can be closed watertight and opened for ventilation
access hatches capable of being opened and closed from both sides
access hatches which can be closed watertight
In which way shall a survivor be hauled out of the sea?
What is the meaning of this symbol ?
Survival craft portable radio
Survival craft pyrotechnic distress signals
If your chemical tanker is equipped with high velocity venting valves, at what minimum height above the weather deck or catwalk should they be installed?
Which of this information must be included in a piracy attack alert?
The type of weapons being carried by the pirates/highjackers.
The number of pirates/highjackers.
The number of crew onboard.
Your ship’s name and call sign.
Why are handrails in ro-ro decks painted?
To prevent personal injury
To facilitate cargo operations during the hours of darkness
To highlight deck walkways
To prevent contact with vehicles
The data logger on a reefer vessel normally records temperatures for air delivery, air return and cargo pulp. How would the air delivery and return temperatures be expected to vary during the first few days of carrying a cargo of citrus fruit which had not been pre-cooled before loading?
The difference between the two temperatures would steadily increase.
The difference between the two temperatures would remain constant.
The two temperatures would remain constant
The difference between the two temperatures would steadily reduce.
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?
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.
Your vessel is equipped with fixed rotating tank-cleaning machines in every tank. You have just finished cleaning, in preparation for loading a cargo which is water-sensitive. What should you do with the machines?
It is not necessary to do anything. The amount of moisture remaining in a tank-cleaning machine could not affect the quality of the cargo in any way.
Ensure they are thoroughly drained down and blown through, using de-humidified air or nitrogen as applicable.
The nozzles and drain holes should be plugged.
They should be removed from the tank.
In relation to exhaust gas measurement with a thermocouple, use of an amplifier which gives a mA-signal out is preferred. Why is this done?
This depends on the length of the compensation-cable.
The output signal from a thermocouple is at mV level,and can not be transferred over any long distance without loss of signal, giving a poor accuracy and poor noise immunity.
The signal out from the thermocouple is also mA, but have to be amplified in order to give a good signal to the alarm system.
To stabilize the signal andmake it easier to measure at the receiver.
A simple level control for a water tank consists of a horizontal lever with a float at one end and a filling valve at the other. The lever is provided with an adjustable pivot positioned between the valve and the float. How will the 'offset' in the system be affected under changing demand conditions if the pivot is moved closer to the filling valve?
It will increase the offset across the demand range.
It will reduce the offset on low demand but increase it during high demand.
It will increase the offset on high demand but reduce it on low demand.
It will reduce the offset throughout the demand range.
Which of these statements about drug smugglers modes of operating is true?
An organized conspiracy usually smuggles a small amount of drugs.
"Drugs smuggled by an organized conspiracy are usually concealed in a primary ship system such as the engine room or in a tank, void or compartment."
Individual entrepreneurs usually smuggle large quantities of drugs.
Drugs hidden by individual entrepreneurs are usually difficult to detect.
What is the best method to use to remove heavy scale and fouling from the plates of a heat exchanger?
Use wire-brush, metal scrapers and chipping guns.
Use high-pressure cleaner with abrasive additives.
Soak the plates in a recommended cleaning solution and then use a soft brush or pressure cleaner.
What is the traditional seaman's saying that suggests the procedure to follow when carrying provisions around the galley and storerooms and up and down stairways?
"One hand for the ship and one for yourself".
"One hand for the Captain and one for the Cook".
"One hand for the ship and one for the stores".
"Keep your hands to yourself".
One or more pressure/vacuum-breaking devices shall be provided on the vent mains to prevent the cargo tanks from being subject to a positive and negative pressure. What is the normal pre-set point for negative pressure?
A negative pressure in excess of 500 mm water gauge.
A negative pressure in excess of 200 mm water gauge.
Depending on the test pressure of the cargo tank.
A negative pressure in excess of 700 mm water gauge.
The following vessels are all required to make the same sound signal when in or near an area of restricted visibility: a vessel not under command; a vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre; a vessel constrained by her draught / a sailing vessel; a vessel engaged in fishing; a vessel engaged in towing or pushing another vessel. What is that signal?
One prolonged blast, followed by two short blasts, at intervals of not more than two minutes.
One prolonged blast, followed by two short blasts, at intervals of not more than one minute.
One prolonged blast at intervals at not more than two minutes.
Two prolonged blasts, followed by one short blast, at intervals of not more than two minutes.
A situation arises where there is insufficient fruit cargo available to fill a cargo space. There is a cooler arrangement (cooler/evaporator/brine nest/fans) positioned at one end of the cargo space. Select, from the options given, the best method for stowage of the fruit.
Start at the end with the cooler arrangement and work away from the cooler.
Start from one side of the space.
Start from the centre of the space and work towards both ends.
Start at the opposite end to the cooler arrangement and work towards the cooler.
Which is the "FORWARD SPRING", in the figure?
The Forward Spring is indicated by C, in the figure
The Forward Spring is indicated by D, in the figure
The Forward Spring is indicated by A, in the figure
The Forward Spring is indicated by B, in the figure
To whom should the Master immediately report a shipboard incident involving the loss overboard of dangerous goods?
Vessels in the immediate vicinity
The nearest Coastal state
What should you do in case of any fire breaks out?
Alert the bridge, Rescue human life, Extinguish if possible by use of available fire fighting-fighting appliances, Secure the area/ damage control
Fight the fire and report to the bridge when you have extinguished it
Ask passengers to assist you with fire-fighting
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.
The pumping and piping arrangement for a chemical tanker constructed after 1st January 2007 and carrying substances of categories "X", "Y" or "Z" must ensure that the maximum quantity of residues retained in a cargo tank and its associated piping must not exceed which of the following amounts?
If a cargo has a literweight 0f 1.5 kg/l at 15° and a correction factor of 0,001, what is the literweight at 20° C ?
During loading or discharging liquefied gas cargoes it is important to control the pressure in the cargo tank. What is the preferred method of maintaining pressure and avoiding a vacuum condition in the cargo tanks while discharging?
Stop the discharge periodically to allow boil off gas to build up the pressure.
Increase the pumping rate and recirculate some of the cold liquid cargo back to the tank
Use a cargo vaporiser to feed hot vapour back to the tank to maintain required pressure.
Reduce the discharge rate until the pressure builds up again and then increase it back to maximum.
What is the first line of defence against ingress of water into a bulk carrier?
On a Container vessel, what is the function of a buttress?
To support the lowest tier of containers in a non-cellular cargo hold
When used at the base of container stacks its prevents the tank top plating from being pierced
To support container stacks in a non-cellular cargo hold
To support the lowest tier of containers in a con-bulker's cargo hold
What separating temperature do You mean is best for lub. oil.?
A centrifugal pump is to be reassembled following overhaul and it is discovered that there are no spare gaskets for the pump housing. From the options given select the best alternative material to make a gasket from.
Reinforced pilot packing.
Thick paper (chart paper).
Which regulations require supervising the embarkation of persons on board ro-ro vessels?
The Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS) Convention
International Labour Organization (ILO) standards
Standards of Training Certification and Watch-keeping (STCW) Code
The International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code
What is the purpose of the IGC code?
The purpose of the IGC code is to provide an standard for safe carriage of liquefied gases in bulk
The purpose of the IGC code is to protect the oil companies
The purpose of the IGC code is to provide an international standard for safe carriage of liquefied gases in bulk
The purpose of the IGC code is to provide safe carriage of liquefied gases in bulk
On a Container vessel, what should be done if a container with a damaged corner post is being loaded?
The container should be returned to shore immediately
A cargo damage report should be made for signing by stevedores
A log entry of the container number and stowage position should be made
A note should be made and the information handed over to the relieving watch keeper
What is a "colander" used for?
To drain the water off food.
To stir foods during cooking.
To hold different foods together during barbequeing.
To test the temperature of food during cooking.
In a smoke filled alleyway where will the cleanest air be found, and how should you proceed out?
Sit and wait for the rescue party.
It will be the same in all parts, therefore I would just leave as quickly as possible.
Near to the deck, crawl out keeping your face as near to the deck as possible.
Towards the upper part, stand as tall as possible and walk out.
When a ships derrick or crane lifts a weight off the deck of a ship, from which position can the centre of gravity of the weight be considered to act?
From a position on the deck at the base of the derrick or crane
From the position on the deck from which the weight was lifted
From the head of the derrick or crane
From the centre of the weight lifted
Found in a commonly-used piece of equipment aboard an oil tanker, what does a "pellistor" do?
It is the common term applied to the metal, ceramic or other heat-resisting material which can cool even an intense flame below the temperature required for ignition, as utilised in a flame arrester
It is the reactive element in an oil / water interface detector
It is an electrical sensor unit fitted in a flammable gas detector for measuring hydrocarbon vapours and air mixtures to determine whether the mixture is within the flammable range
It is the electrical sensor which detects low pressure in an Inert Gas generating control system
What is a Declaration of Security?
A checklist jointly completed by the Ship Security Officer and the U.S. Coast Guard
A document stating the ship’s security level
A document between the port and the cargo owner stating security
A checklist jointly completed by the ship and shore security representatives
Which plan shows the position of the centre of gravity of every tank aboard the ship?
During maintenance work on the main engine a problem arises regarding the lifting of a main component in that the manufacturer's instructions ado not apply to the engine as fitted and present a hazard. In which of the information/record sources given in the options, is it most important to record the information relating to this anomaly?
Engine room planned maintenance schedule.
ISM procedures in the ship's safety manual.
When measuring flow of fluids with a fixed area flow meter, the name of the sensing device is?
Positive displacement rotor
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 is the recommended maximum salt intake per person per day?
2,300 milligrams (0.08 ounce).
635 milligrams (0.02 ounce)
4,600 milligrams (0.16 ounces)
When starting three phase induction motors there is sometimes a need to use a star-delta starter. A star-delta starter exhibits which of the following characteristics while connected in star.
Reduced current and increased voltage
Reduced current and reduced torque
Reduced current and reduced voltage
Increased current and power
For a search to be effective it must be:
Conducted by personnel with limited knowledge of the ship’s layout.
Inclusive of all personnel.
LNG cargoes are carried at temperatures well below ambient conditions. Which of the statements given in the options best describes how the low temperatures which are necessary are maintained during a normal loaded voyage?
The cargo tanks are fully insulated.
Most LNG carriers are fitted with reliquefaction plants.
The cargo tank pressures are maintained below atmospheric conditions.
The cargo tanks on LNG carriers are made of very thick metal.
A road trailer is marked as follows: SWL 70t; Tare wt. 6t. What is the gross weight of the trailer when carrying it maximum payload?
What is the SOLAS definition of deadweight?
Deadweight is the difference in tonnes between the displacement of a ship in water of specific gravity 1.025 and the load waterline corresponding to the assigned winter freeboard and the lightweight of the ship
Deadweight is the difference in tonnes between the displacement of a ship in water of specific gravity 1.000 and the load waterline corresponding to the assigned summer freeboard and the lightweight of the ship
Deadweight is the difference, in tonnes, between the displacement of a ship in water of specific gravity 1.025 and the load waterline corresponding to the assigned summer freeboard and the lightweight of the ship
Deadweight is the difference in tonnes between the displacement of a ship at its light and sea-going freeboards
After clearing lines following the loading of cargoes such as Naphthas, Xylene, Toluene, Benzene, White Spirits and Kerosenes, it is necessary to wait for a specified period before taking manual ullages or samples. Why is this?
These are all "static accumulator" cargoes. As a cargo line is blown, electrostatically charged bubbles enter the tank and rise through the cargo, generating a high voltage at the surface. It is necessary to wait for a specified period of "relaxation time", to allow the charge to disperse, before introducing any potentially conductive object.
These are all cargoes which may form a wax on the surface of the cargo. As a cargo line is blown, bubbles enter the tank and rise through the cargo. If exposed to cold air as they reach the surface, a wax "carpet" may form across the whole tank. It is necessary to wait for a period of "levelling time" before allowing any air to enter the tank and taking any manual ullages or samples.
These are all cargoes with a high vapour pressure. As a cargo line is blown, the pressure in the ullage space above the surface of the cargo increases. It is necessary to wait for a period of "settling time", before opening the tank lids for sampling and gauging.
These are all cargoes considered to have high noxious vapour levels. As a cargo line is blown, the surface inside the tank is severely disturbed, releasing large quantities of these vapours. It is necessary to wait for a period of "adjusting time", before carrying out any open sampling or gauging.
When does a bulk carrier experience extreme tension in bottom structure during fast rate loading?
During ballasting in port
During loading of heavy cargo in midship hold
During correct loading pattern but with heavy cargo
During cargo operations, involving perishable cargoes, deck officers should be aware that the cargo is subject to the effects of the weather and ambient conditions. From the options given, select the one which is likely to cause the most rapid temperature change in a refrigerated commodity.
Which of the following is false when a casualty is bleeding?
Encourage patient to lie quite and re-assure
Cover the wound with a cloth
Which of the below structures of bulk carriers are considered critical?
Upper and lower connection of main side frames
Longitudinal deck plating outside hatches
The ship is en route. When may passengers visit the bridge?
When the weather is nice and the sea is calm
During daytime if the traffic is smooth
Passengers are not allowed to visit the bridge while the ship is en route
As part of the decommissioning process for old reefer vessels they are sent to a recycling yard where any refrigerant remaining in the refrigeration system is dealt with. Which one of the actions given in the options needs to be carried out in preparation for delivery of a vessel to a recycling yard?
Discharge the gas to atmosphere prior to arrival to minimise handling costs at the recycling yard.
Make a careful note of the quantities of gas onboard and note this in the Ozone Depletion Record Book prior to discharging the gas into recovery bottles.
Make a careful note of the quantities of gas onboard and note this in the Ozone Depleting Record Book before discharging the gas to atmosphere.
Make a careful note of the quantities of gas onboard prior to arrival at the yard and note this in the Ozone Depleting Record Book.
During bunker transfer operations, deck scuppers should be:
Plugged to prevent spilled oil flowing overboard
Only fitted to the side of the vessel that bunkers are being loaded
Attended by crew to collect any spilled oil that approaches
Give the meaning of the following symbol
Why are soluble oils not usually used as cooling water treatments these days?
Not easily available any more.
Risk of deposits on heat transmitting surfaces.
Regular (at least weekly) testing of the emergency generator must be performed to check:
Its environmental noise factor during emergency fire-drills.
Its compliance with the shipbuilder's recommendations.
Its voltage/current characteristics.
Its readiness to perform as specified.
In a closed room with freon leakage, you have to do some work that requires the use of open flame. Can this be dangerous?
The freon gas attack your skin.
There is no danger at all.
Yes, there can be an explosion.
Yes, freon reacts with open flame to a poisonous gas (Fosgen).
On the air compressor's crankcase there is a small valve that lets off overpressure. What do we have to do if this valve is letting off pressure and oil moisture ?
Increase the flow of cooling water.
Overhaul the compressor unit.
Check the clearance in the bearings.
Block the valve because it pollutes the engine room (block off the valve).
Which items are important to get an optimal separation?
Max flow and min. pressure.
Correct flow, pressure and temperature. ( Viscosity)
Low temperature and flow.
Max flow and high temperature.
Too low oil flow in the fuel oil purifier oil outlet line is caused by:
Low level in the fuel oil settling tank.
Control paring disc dirty.
High fuel oil temperature.
When a sudden increase in pressure occurs in a forced lubrication system, you should check for:
Contamination in the water side of the lubrication oil cooler.
Loss of supply to one of the bearings.
Glogged lubrication oil pump suction.
Corrosion of the journals and bearings.
What is the purpose of the cylinder head safety valve?
To adjust the cylinder pressure to a safe working pressure
To relieve excessive high pressure in the cylinder to protect the engine from being damaged
For indication of engine being overloaded.
A valve for safety stop (emergency) of the engine
Where will the ship's officers find necessary information regarding the ship's fire protection arrangement, fire-detection equipment and fire extinguishing appliances? (SOLAS II-2/20.1)
In permanently exhibited fire control plans
In permanently exhibited muster list
In special instruction and information folder at all fire control stations
In permanent exhibited alarm instructions