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What is the daytime signal to be shown when the vessel is at anchor?
A black ball forward where it can best be seen.
A black diamond forward where it can best be seen.
Two black balls where they can best be seen.
The national flag flying from the fore mast.
Exposure to moderate concentrations of ammonia may cause:
Chocking and possible loss of eyesight.
When may a call for radio medical advice be preceded by the urgency-signal:
When you have a doctor on board.
You are a Senior Officer of the Watch on vessel “A” and are passing through the Straits of Gibraltar. The vessel’s speed is 18 knots and your vessel is overtakiing several other vessels, when the visibility reduces down to about 2 nm. What aspects would you consider when establishing a “safe speed” for your vessel?
Deciding safe speed consider: 2 miles visibility; traffic density; manoeuvrability of vessel; effectiveness of navigational equipment (ARPA etc.); state of sea and currents and navigational hazards.
Adjust my track to follow Route 1 or 2 illustrated and reduce speed down to half speed, approximately 8 knots.
Safe speed should be where the vessel can come to a stop within the visible range.
A safe speed is where a vessel can take proper and effective action to avoid collision and be stopped within an appropriate distance.
Read the text and answer this question: What should be given to prospective seafarers? “It is recommended that every prospective seafarer should before being employed in a sea-going ship, receive proper training in personal survival techniques. In respect of such training several recommendations are made”.
Approved training in survival technique.
Survival and protective clothing.
Besides normal loads, the lashings of the containers stowed at the outboard part of the deck stow are additionally subjected to:
The effect of wind on the containers.
Transverse accelerating load condition, leading to loss of GM.
The effect of green seas breaking over the containers.
Lack of support from adjacent columns of containers.
In the diagram, the depth of water under the keel is indicated by the letter “C”. Which bridge instrument would indicate this depth?
For a ships loading computer to be safely used for loading planning and stress calculations, it must be approved by:
A Classification Society.
IT Department of Ship owner.
The Port State where vessel is currently loading.
Hull and Machinery Insures of the vessel.
During restricted visibility, you are posted as bridge lookout and you hear 1 long blast at intervals of about 2 minutes on your port bow. What will you report to the OOW (officer on watch)?
Power driven vessel under way and making way on the port bow.
A vessel at anchor on port bow.
Fog signal of one long blast heard on the port bow at regular intervals of about 2 minutes.
Power-driven vessel making no way on port bow.
What do you understand by “Bitter end”?
Bitter end means: the end link of an anchor cable that is secured within the chain locker.
Bitter end means: the toggled end of a lifeboat painter.
Bitter end means: to the very last moment.
Bitter end means: a foul taste at the end of a meal.
Which of the following are frequent causes of fires in accommodation?
1. Smoking in bed. 2. Covering of electric fires with blankets. 3. Overloading electric plugs.
Covering of electric fires with blankets.
Overloading electric plugs.
What is the meaning of “Make fast”?
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 surface to air visual signals to be used by survivors.
The use of navigational equipment for survival crafts.
The use of the ship’s line throwing apparatus.
The use of escape routes and other escape methods.
Which of the following is false when a casualty is bleeding?
Cover the wound with a cloth.
Encourage patient to lie quite and re-assure.
In which one of the following an oil, the flash point of which only needs to be over 43 °C, may be used?
How will you act if you are helmsman and the OOW (Officer on Watch) gives you the order: “Nothing to port”?
Let the ship turn to starboard.
Alter course to starboard.
Don’t let the ship turn to port.
Which organization verifies the computational results and stored ship data used by the stability program loaded on a vessel’s computer?
The Classification Society.
The engineer attending the installation and initial on-site testing.
On board they want to have a dial-phone cal via Inmarsat with the Apollogracht. In the guides the following ID’s are found for the Apollogracht: 344320000, 424432010, 424432020, 1300210, 36715. What ID should be chosen:
A drip tray containing oil is on fire. The only fire fighting equipment available is water hose with spray jet/spray nozzle. How, if at all, should you attempt to put out this fire using water?
Water should be applied in a jet to the back of the fire.
Water should be applied to the oil in a single jet only.
Water should not be used on any type of oil fire.
The water can be applied in a fine spray starting from the front in a sweeping motion.
On a Container vessel, duty crew members must supervise the lashing of containers, because:
It is an international requirement under the ISM Code.
Because of local port regulations.
Stevedores often apply container lashings haphazardly or place twistlocks incorrectly.
Because of time constraints on the vessel towards the end of cargo operations.
What is the main responsibility of a bridge lookout at night?
Inform the bridge of any new lights when they appear over the horizon or any other items observed which may affect the ship.
Inform bridge of changing weather patterns.
Inform bridge of any lights when they appear over the horizon.
Inform bridge of any other ships observed, which appear to be getting closer to your own ship.
The most dangerous consequence of the corrosion and wear down of container stools on weather deck/hatch tops of a container vessel would be:
Collapse of the deck stool, leading to lashings becoming slack.
Twist locks not being able to be fully closed.
Twist locks not being able to be removed after discharge.
Uneven loading of the container on the deck.
Who is the leader of the lifeboat drill (abandon ship drill)?
The first member of the crew arriving at the survival craft.
The appointed lifeboat commander.
On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term “WINDLASS” given. Which one is the correct one?
Windlass is given by A on the figure.
Windlass is given by B on the figure.
Windlass is given by C on the figure.
Windlass is given by D on the figure.
In area A1 the function “Transmission and reception of signals for locating” is mainly based on:
The use of Inmarsat Epirbs.
The use of SARSAT COSPAS Epirbs.
The use of SART transponders.
The figure shows the cross section of a ship floating in water with the hull coloured in red and the seabed below the vessel shaded. On this figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term “UNDERKEEL CLEARANCE” given. Which one is the correct one?
Underkeel clearance is B.
Underkeel clearance is C.
Underkeel clearance is D.
Underkeel clearance is A.
On a Container vessel, the purpose of fixed stacking cones is:
To prevent horizontal movement of 20′ containers in 40′ cell guides.
To prevent the horizontal movement of 40′ containers at tank top level.
To prevent movement of 20′ and 40′ containers at deck level.
To prevent the horizontal movement of 20′ containers at tank top level.
What is the purpose of the “SQUELCH” on a VHF transmitter/receiver?
Reduce the “noise” in the background.
Increase the sound signal of the receiver.
Switch to another channel.
Increase the range of the transmitter.
Code signals concerning requests and general information on medical matters normally consist of:
Letter D plus two other letters.
Letter M plus two other letters.
Letter P plus two other letters.
Letter H plus two other letters.
On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term “BOLLARD” given. Which one is correct one?
Which of these emission control requirements is correct?
Low sulphur fuels reduce emissions of volatile organic compounds.
Installation of an exhaust gas cleaning system reduces emission of nitrogen oxide.
Equipment containing ozone-depleting substances may be dumped at sea 50 miles from land.
Incineration of PCB’s is permitted.
If a coast-station doesn’t answer a call on VHF working channel or doesn’t send a reply signal:
You can repeat your call after 2 minutes.
You can repeat your call immediately when convinced that no other radio traffic is interfered with.
You must call on another working channel.
You must call on distress channel.
Best location to stow containers loaded with Calcium Hypochlorite would be:
Under deck, away from sources of heat.
On deck, away from sources of heat.
Away from reefer units, below deck.
What type of search pattern is recommended in the IAMSAR Manual as most effective for a single vessel, when the location of the search object is known within relatively close limits?
Master of every ship must provide:
Facilities to conduct training whenever required by the training officer.
Proper rest to the crew after each training programme.
The training during crews working hours only.
A link between the shipboard training officer and the company training officer ashore.
As per the IMDG Code, an “article” is referred to as:
Something that is packed within a freight container.
A device that is responsible for initiating a dangerous reaction.
A device that contains a dangerous substance or mixture of substances.
A form that contains important information about a hazardous.
What must be done as soon as reefer containers have been loaded?
They must be connected to the ship’s power supply and their setting temperatures verified.
Their setting temperatures must be verified.
Their stowage positions must be reported to the duty officer.
They must be connected to the ship’s power supply.
By the term “Stand by” the operator of a coast-station means that one should:
Wait until the coast-station calls again.
Switch back to the calling channel.
Give the position of the ship.
Wait on this channel for one hour.
Under what convention is the master to ensure that a ship is seaworthy and in a fit state to safely carry a shipper’s cargo?
The frequency 121,5 MHz is used for:
If drugs or suspected drugs are found onboard your ship, follow the five C’s: Confirm, Clear, Cordon, Control and:
Who is authorised to operate lifting equipment around the ship?
Those ship’s personnel who have been assessed as competent and are duly authorised to do so by the master as per the procedures as outlined in the ship’s SMS system.
All deck officers and ratings and selected engine room personnel.
Stevedores, manufacturer’s maintenance engineers and senior ratings only.
Deck officers and ratings, engineering officers and ratings, GP crew if applicable, who are in possession of crane operation training certificates issued by the company.
A lead battery of 200 Ah, in accordance with the DIN-standard, must be able to supply:
6 ampere during 20 hours.
1 ampere during 200 hours.
10 ampere during 20 hours.
200 ampere during 1 hours.
The term OSHA stands for:
Occupation and Safe Health Association.
Occupation Safety and Health Aids.
Overseas Sea Hazard Association.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
How are ship’s stability characteristics affected by Parametric Rolling?
By the constant change of underwater hull geometry as waves travel past the ship.
By the development of a negative GM.
By the virtual loss of GM.
By an increase in the angle of pitch.
An inspection in the amidships area of the weather deck of a Panamax container vessel has revealed cracks in the hatch coamings. It is extremely important to urgently inspect the:
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.
Transverse bulkhead beneath the bridge front.
What alarm signal must be sounded by the alarm bells in case of fire?
The signal which is stated in the muster list.
One long blast followed by 7 short blasts.
As per SOLAS regulations, the general emergency alarm system must be tested:
It is the Master’s responsibility to ensure that:
Concerned personnel carry out the on-board training programme effectively.
All information regarding the onboard training is given to the ship manager.
Safety equipment is not used during the training.
Life jackets are worn during every training.
As a minimum, how often shall life boats be launched with their assigned operating crew aboard and manoeuvred in the water according to SOLAS?
The correct weight of a wrongly declared container may be best indicated by:
Strain gauges fitted to the shore gantry cranes.
The ship’s loading computer.
The tare weight stamped on the container.
The Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing was prepared to give guidance for:
Securing of deck cargoes.
Port State Control Officers when carrying out ship inspections.
Securing of cargoes in hazardous ocean areas.
Preparation and content of the Cargo Securing Manual.
On a Container vessel, containers containing marine pollutants are stowed:
In the last container bay on deck.
Anywhere on deck at the extremity of a container stow.
In the foremost container bay on deck.
As a result of being in collision with your vessel, the other vessel involved is on fire? What are your responsibilities to it?
The other vessel is in distress and if possible I will render assistance.
You should continue on with the voyage if your damage is not serious.
There is no statutory requirement to provide assistance as the actions of that vessel were the primary cause of the collision.
Your vessel should manoeuvre close to the other vessel and aid the fire fighting operation.
What is the meaning of the term “Make Fast”, when mooring the ship?
Make Fast means to act very quickly.
Make Fast means secure the ropes to the bits.
Make Fast means to to avoid eating all meals during the daylight hours.
Make Fast means to coil up a rope.
A hand flare must have a burning period of at least:
How frequently should reports from protection and environmental work be sent to shore based management?
Not mandatory to send reports.
As per IMDG Code, fishmeal not treated with anti-oxidant, would be carried on a container vessel under:
Class 4.2 – Flammable solid.
Class 4.1 – Flammable solid.
Class 9 – Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles.
Class 5.1 – Oxidizing substance.
On a Container vessel, under which IMDG Class is fishmeal normally carried when treated with anti-oxidant?
Class 9 – Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles.
Class 4.1 – Flammable solid.
Class 4.2 – Flammable solid.
Class 5.1 – Oxidizing substance.
If requested by a costal radio station to participate in a rescue operation, what is the most important information you may give?
Your vessel’s position, name, call sign and speed.
Your vessel’s destination.
Your vessel’s own cargo owner.
The correct functioning of a DSC-modem can be checked by means of:
The built-in test facility in the modem.
Tester provided with the equipment.
The testing-mode of the ever present VHF-DSC-EPIRB.
The obligatory monthly transmission from the RCC’s.
For security purposes, the IMDG Code should be read in conjunction with the:
Chapter XI-2 of SOLAS and Part A of the ISPS Code.
Chapter V of SOLAS and Annex II of MARPOL.
IMO NVIC 24 and 46 CFR 2.05.
Part B of the ISPS Code and Chapter II of the Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Act.
What radar device assists in the detection and location of a survival craft?
A personal locator beacon.
Where several rescue units are engaged in a search and rescue operation, one of them may be designated as the On-Scene Coordinator (OSC). Which of the following describes how this appointment will be made?
The OSC will always be designated by the Search and Rescue Mission Coordinator.
The coastguard will appoint the OSC using their vessel database to assess suitability.
The role of OSC is only taken by a naval ship close to the area.
An aircraft is usually appointed as the OSC because of their speed.
You are onboard a vessel off the West African coast. You want to dump a mixture of food waste, glass bottles and floating packing materials. Is this allowed? And if so, how far off the coast would you have to be?
25 nautical miles off the coast.
12 nautical miles off the coast.
3 nautical miles off the coast.
The wearer of a lifejacket can jump into the water without injury and without damaging the jacket from a height of at least:
The International Maritime Bureau Piracy Reporting Centre attributes the increased numbers of hijacking to:
Higher crime rates around the world.
The greater involvement in piracy of well-organized and armed crime networks.
Easy access to military weapons.
For guidance on lashing arrangement of containers on-board the vessel, the most important document to refer is:
The Code for the Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing.
The Cargo Securing Manual.
The company’s ISM handbook.
If all indications are that a cargo has been received without damages, irregularities or short shipment and the phrase “apparent good order and condition” is entered on the Bill of Lading, then this Bill is this said to be:
An endorsed Bill of Lading.
A Bill of Lading completed for shipment.
A Due Title Bill of Lading.
Which part of the float-free arrangement for inflatable liferafts is made to release the liferaft after being automatically inflated during the ship is sinking?
The hydrostatic release unit.
The number of frequencies on which a MF/HF-DSC distress alert multi-frequency call attempt can be transmitted is:
What is understood by the term “Boat Drill”?
“Boat Drill” means the practical training in the various aspects of getting all the people onboard safely off the ship, in the event of abandoning ship.
“Boat Drill” is an exercise to launch the lifeboats and move the boats clear of the ship.
“Boat Drill” is an exercise in the practical and safe methods to secure a boat alongside the ship.
“Boat Drill” means an exercise in the safe methods of handling a lifeboat in heavy seas.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Secure buoy line to the ship.
What general background colour is used on warning signs that indicate emergency or first-aid features, or indicate a safe condition?
On a Container vessel, a mid-bay guide is positioned:
On the tank top at the ends of 40′ container bays.
Between 20′ container bays on deck.
On the tank top mid-way in 40′ guides to prevent transverse movement of 20′ containers.
At the base of cell guides.
Which of the following information shall be specified by the muster list?
The specific duties assigned to passengers that are in charge of a group of others.
Action to be taken by crew and passengers.
The abandon ship signal consisting of two long blasts.
The muster list has been prepared and approved by the administration before the ship proceeds to sea.
What will you do if you are helmsman and the OOW (officer on watch) gives you the order: “Starboard ten”?
Repeat the command back and then turn the wheel to make the rudder turn 10 degrees to starboard of amidships.
Repeat the command back and then allow the vessel to drift 10 degrees to starboard of original course.
Repeat the command back and then put the wheel over sufficiently for the ship to swing at a rate of 10 degrees per minute to starboard.
Repeat the command back and then change course 10 degrees to starboard of present course.
A person wearing an adult lifejacket shall be able:
To dive half a meter under the water surface.
To jump from any height into the water without being injured or damaging the lifejacket.
To swim a short distance through the water and board a survival craft.
To swim half a mile distance and board a survival craft.
Where is “AFT” in the figure?
Which of these series of sizes corresponds to the international standard for nozzles?