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Le test comprend 80 questions aléatoires.
Total de questions sur ce sujet : 119

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Special Areas as per MARPOL are:

Specific geographical sea areas in which special mandatory measures for the prevention of sea pollution by oil are required.

Specific geographical sea areas, designated as Marine Conservation Areas by the United Nations, in which any discharge from the cargo area of an oil tanker is strictly controlled.

All sea areas within 50 miles from the nearest land, where that coastal state is a signatory to MARPOL.

Limited ocean and sea areas, listed under the OPA-90 Act, inside which the discharge of oil is prohibited and the penalty for doing so is an unlimited fine and jail sentence.

During Crude Oil Washing, those areas of the cargo tanks which are not directly struck by the oil jet from the tank washing machines are referred to as:

Hidden areas.

Protected areas.

Deflected areas.

Shadow areas.

The DoS addresses the responsibility for the security of the water around the ship and the verification of increased threat levels.

True.

False.

As per MARPOL, the contents of lines and pumps on a crude oil tanker at completion of discharge must be:

Drained and then pumped either ashore, or to a cargo tank or slop tank on board.

That they be drained directly (and only) to shore.

That they be cleared to shore by the use of compressed air.

That agreement be reached at the pre-cargo conference as to whether the ship or shore facility are to receive the “unpumpable product remaining in lines and pumps” and the appropriate side then clear the lines to the other by any appropriate means.

As per the IMDG Code, an “article” is referred to as:

A device that contains a dangerous substance or mixture of substances.

A device that is responsible for initiating a dangerous reaction.

A form that contains important information about a hazardous substance.

Something that is packed within a freight container.

Which of the following is a definition of a petroleum product which is “non-flammble”?

Petroleum having a flash point of 80 °C or above, as determined by the closed cup method of test.

Petroleum having a flash point of 60 °C or above, as determined by the closed cup method of test.

I don’t know.

Petroleum having a flash point of 100 °C or above, as determined by the closed cup method of test.

The compensation payment by the charterer that is due when a vessel is unable to load/discharge her cargo within the allowed and contracted time is referred to as:

Demurrage.

Contractual penalty discount.

Deferment.

Discretion.

The approximate Upper Flammable Limit of Crude Oil when measured as a percentage volume in air is:

12,6 %.

15 %.

2,2 %.

9,5 %.

The term “consignee” is referred to as:

Any person or company which seeks to transport a consignment of cargo by sea.

Any person, organization or government that prepares a consignment for shipment.

Any person, organization or government entitled to take delivery of a consignment.

Any person or company responsible for the operation of a vessel which carries a consignment as freight.

With reference to oil cargo calculations, API refers to:

American Petroleum Institute.

Approved Petroleum Inspector.

Average Petroleum Index.

Aggregate per Inch.

In context of cargo oil depth and ullage measurements, the abbreviation UTI stands for:

Ullage Topping Instrument.

Uniform Tank Indicator.

Uncorrected Tank Innage.

Ullage Temperature Interface.

An oil tanker with a defective Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment may be allowed by a Port State Authority to trade for:

One ballast voyage before proceeding to a repair port.

I don’t know.

The vessel will be detained until ODME is rectified.

Two ballast voyage before proceeding to a repair port.

The inert gas system shall be capable of delivering inert gas to the cargo tanks at the rate of:

No such requirement.

At least 125 % of the maximum discharge capacity.

At least 135% of the maximum discharge capacity.

At least 150 % of the maximum rate of discharge capacity.

The maximum oxygen content by volume permitted in the cargo tanks throughout the crude oil washing operation is:

10 %.

5 %.

3 %.

8 %.

The purpose of the demister unit within the Inert Gas System is:

To remove water from the IGS stream.

To remove sulphur oxides.

To cool the inert gas.

To prevent overheating.

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.

Part B of the ISPS Code and Chapter II of the Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Act.

I don’t know.

IMO NVIC 24 and 46 CFR 2.05.

As per the IMDG Code, “Marine Pollutant” is defined as:

A substance which is subject to the provisions of Chapter V of SOLAS 1974 as amended.

A substance which is subject to the provisions of Annex III of MARPOL.

I don’t know.

Any substance which is deemed hazardous to the marine environment.

According to ISGOTT, in which of the following situations, when measuring vapour space oxygen content of a cargo tank, can a electrochemical sensors in gas measuring instruments become damaged or poisoned?

When the sample containing hydrocarbon/inert gas has a hydrogen sulphide content greater than 2 %.

When the sample containing hydrocarbon/inert gas has a hydrogen sulphide content greater than 1 %.

When the sample containing hydrocarbon/inert gas has a hydrogen sulphide content greater than 3 %.

I don’t know.

“Door to door” shipment is covered under:

A Multi-Phase Bill of Lading.

A Through Bill of Lading.

A Destination Bill of Lading.

An Ocean Bill of Lading.

Prior to discharging cargo from an oil tanker, “line displacement” is usually conducted to:

To balance a rigid cargo arm.

I don’t know.

The calibration of the ship’s flow meter.

Verify the pipeline contents with previous grade have been replaced.

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 initial dangerous reaction.

A device that contains a dangerous substance or mixture of substances.

A form that contains important information about a hazardous substance.

Where would you find the document relating to the “Condition of Freeboard Assignment” onboard?

With the Safety Construction Certificate.

With the Classification Records.

With the Loadline Certificate.

With the Structural Survey File.

Which of the following best describes what the wax content of crude oil is?

The percentage of wax, expressed as a percentage, remaining in an oil product after distillation.

The percentage, by weight, of paraffinic wax found in a representative sample of the crude oil.

I don’t know.

The observed volume percentage of waxy deposit found in a cargo tank after discharge in relation to the total volume of cargo previously carried.

The approximate API gravity of Arabian Light Crude is:

30°.

40°.

27°.

33°.

What is a VPR (OPA-90)?

Vessel Response Plan.

Vessel Report Plan.

Vessel Response Procurement.

I don’t know.

The chemical characteristics of effluent water from an inert gas scrubber and the condensate which collects in the deck mains would be:

Acidic in nature.

Demineralised in nature.

Alkaline in nature.

Neutral in nature.

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, which are designated as:

5 categories, labelled A-E.

Three categories, numbered I, II and III.

10 categories, lattered A-K (excluding I).

10 categories, numbered 1-10.

When describing the characteristics of oil cargoes or oil/water slops, a “mercaptan” is:

A colourless, odorous gas, with a smell similar to rotting cabbage and which is generated naturally by the degredation of natural organisms, as may be found where water has remained under oil for a long time.

I don’t know.

A chemical additive blended with crude oil to inhibit the natural “rotten egg” smell associated with certain grades.

The component of hydrocarbon-based cargoes which is formed from Merolion Carbonized Tannin.

As per international regulations, the minimum inert gas pressure required to be maintained in slop tanks if slops are retained on board is:

10 mm/water gauge.

750 mm/water gauge.

1 000 mm/water gauge.

100 mm/water gauge.

The compensation payment by the charterer that is due when a vessel is unable to load/discharge her cargo within the allowed and contracted time is referred to as:

Contractual penalty discount.

Discretion.

Demurrage.

Deferment.

To correctly report an oil spill in US waters:

The master of the vessel responsible for the spill must advise the Environmental Protection Agency National Incident Reporting Center (or the appropriate regional office) within 2 hours of the incident being reported to that person.

The person in charge must first report the spill to the National Response Center or, if not practicable, to the Environmental Protection Agency regional office or local US Coast Guard Marine Safety Office. This must be done immediately that person has knowledge of the spill.

The person responsible for the spill must report preliminary details to the appropriate State Police within 30 minutes of the accidental discharge taking place.

I don’t know.

What is meant be the term “sour crude”?

Crude oil containing hydrogen sulphide content greater than 0,1 % by volume.

Crude oil containing hydrogen sulphide content greater than 0,3 % by volume.

Crude oil containing hydrogen sulphide content greater than 0,5 % by volume.

I don’t know.

As per the US Code of Federal Regulations, the current Oil Transfer Procedures for a vessel carrying out discharge in US ports must be:

That the procedures be legibly printed in a language or languages easily understood by personnel engaged in the transfer operation and permanently posted or available at a place where crew members can see and use them.

That the Master of the vessel engaged in a transfer shall, before commencing any transfer operation, ensure that all crew members involved in that operation shall be familiar with the applicable operating and emergency procedures and be capable of communicating in a common language with terminal operators.

That the procedures be available in hard-copy or electronic format to the Supervising Officer in a language with which he is familiar.

That the procedures be printed in the English and Spanish languages and permanently posted in the wheelhouse of the vessel.

As per IMDG Code, the main criteria for drawing up classes for safe handling of hazardous substancesis on the basis of:

I don’t know.

Selective laboratory tests commissioned by the Committee.

Chronological order in which they have been assessed.

The type of hazard they present.

The Reid Vapour Pressure (RVP) test is commonly used for measuring:

The absolute vapour pressure of the liquid at 37,8 °C.

The absolute vapour pressure of the liquid at 15,6 °C.

The absolute vapour pressure of the liquid at 38,7 °C.

The absolute vapour pressure of the liquid at 59 °C.

Fluid driven eductors operate on Bernoulli’s principle, which states that:

The discharge rate is inversely proportional to the pressure applied in the drive inlet.

The increase in pressure at the eductor inlet is inversely proportional to the decrease in pressure as measured at the discharge orifice.

The speed of a moving fluid increases as the pressure in the fluid decreases.

The volume of a fluid increases as the pressure in it decreases.

According to 33 CFR 156.170, for oil tankers trading in US waters, the minimum requirement for testing of cargo transfer hoses and associated piping system are:

That no leakage occurs under dynamic fluid pressure of less than 1,5 times the maximum allowable working pressure.

That no leakage occurs at the nominal anticipated working pressure.

That no leakage occurs under static liquid pressure of at least 1,5 times the maximum allowable working pressure.

I don’t know.

One particular group of hazardous goods that is highlighted by the IMDG Code as potentially being the most dangerous for carriage is:

Infectious substances.

Organic peroxides.

I don’t know.

Liquefied gases.

If for some reason a vessel does not comply with a Classification Society’s requirements, what can a surveyor issue to the vessel enabling it to sail to the next port or for a period of time?

A Notification of Deficiency.

A revised Class Notation.

A Condition of Class.

A notification of Detention.

When commencing the cargo transfer at the terminal, the decision to commence the transfer is made by:

The mutual agreement of those in charge of cargo operation, both on board and ashore.

The person in charge of cargo operation at the terminal.

The person in charge of the chartering and operation of the vessel.

The person in charge of cargo operation on the vessel.

The recommended guideline for avoiding the risk of electrostatic potential in a mist produced by using oil and water during Crude Oil Washing operations is that:

Crude Oil Washing, where the oil source is stored in a slop tank or other tank that has previously contained slops, should be avoided.

I don’t know.

Before washing begins, any tank that is to be used as a source of oil for Crude Oil Washing should be partly discharged to remove any water that has settled out during the voyage. The discharge of a layer of at least 1 metre is necessary for this purpose.

If a slop tank is to be used to supply oil to drive a Crude Oil Washing operation in a cargo tank, then that slop tank must not have contained slops with a water content of more than 2 %.

When cargo discharge reaches stripping levels on an oil tanker, it is necessary to reduce the inert gas pressure so as to:

Comply with the requirement of MARPOL Annex VI.

Avoid over-capacity in the IG generator.

Avoid locking the cargo pump impeller.

Minimise blowback.

DG placards shall be located on a freight container:

One on each end and one on each side.

One on each side (only).

One on each end (only).

One of the back end and one on one of the sides (only).

What is the purpose of girders in the tank?

They transfer all the cargo forces acting on the plating.

They support the stiffeners and also take up some of the sea forces.

They transfer all sea forces acting on plating.

They support the stiffeners.

If W = Displacement, L = length, B = Breadth, D = depth of vessel, Cb = Block Coefficient, Cw = Coefficient of Waterplane, RD = Relative Density, then:

W = L · B · D · Cb / RD.

W = L · B · D · Cb.

I don’t know.

W = L · B · d · Cw.

When describing the characteristics of oil cargoes or oil/water slops, a “mercaptan” is:

A device fitted to a cargo pump which automatically alerts the operator once traces of water start to be detected during discharge.

A chemical additive blended with crude oil to inhibit the natural “rotten egg” smell associated with certain grades.

The component of hydrocarbon-based cargoes which is formed from Merolion Carbonized Tannin.

What are the three volumes of the IAMSAR Manual?

A – Command and Control; B – Communications; C – Rescue Procedures.

I – Planning and Preparation; II – Rescue Control; III – Reference.

I – Organization; II – Communications; III – Rescue Procedures.

I – Organization and Management; II – Mission Co-ordination; III – Mobile Facilities.

When conducting a risk assessment for a shipboard work activity, the two elements to be considered are:

The chance of an incident re-occuring and the potential effects of an loss.

The available manpower and their experience in this type of work.

The potential severity of harm and the likelihood that harm will occur.

I don’t know.

A “Pellistor” is:

It is the electrical sensor which detects low pressure in an Inert Gas generating control system.

It is a sensor that can be used in a combustible gas indicators to detect and measure flammable gas concentration as a percentage of its lower flammable limit.

I don’t know.

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.

What is the relationship between absolute pressure and gauge pressure?

Absolute pressure = gauge pressure.

Absolute pressure = gauge pressure – atmospheric pressure.

I don’t know.

Absolute pressure = gauge pressure + barometric pressure.

When documenting Crude Oil Washing operations in the Oil Record Book, which of the following must be included in the sequence of entries?

The ullage in the tank at the commencement of washing.

The average oil cargo temperature during the washing operation.

The ship’s speed during the washing operation.

The method of establishing that the cargo tanks were dry.

As per the IMDG Code, “Proper Shipping Name” is defined as:

The correct chemical name of a potentially hazardous material, as identified from the Chemical Cargo List.

The name under which a dangerous material, substance or article is described for export purposes in the country of loading.

The name assigned by the manufacturer to a material, substance or article for the purposes of shipment.

The name to be used in any documentation relating to the transportation of the dangerous substance, material or article, such as on forms, labels and placards.

Master of every ship must provide:

Facilities to conduct training whenever required by the training officer.

A link between the shipboard training officer and the company training officer ashore.

The training during crews working hours only.

Proper rest to the crew after each training programme.

You are on a sailing vessel, underway in open water. This vessel is sighted on the starboard bow, on a steady bearing and the distance is closing. By the International Regulations for the Preventing Collisions at Sea, what action will you follow?

Risk of collision is deemed to exist and, as the other vessel is on a steady bearing on my starboard side, I will maintain my course and speed.

This vessel is clearly a power-driven vessel and I anticipate that the bearing will therefore close and she will pass ahead at a safe distance.

Risk of collision is deemed to exist and, as the other vessel is on a steady bearing on my starboard side, I am required to keep out of the way. I will make a broad alteration of course to starboard.

By Rule 18, a power-driven vessel underway shall keep out of the way of a sailing vessel. I will maintain my course and speed, but will continue to monitor situation to ensure the other vessel takes avoiding action.

According to SOLAS, the mechanical ventilation system of the cargo pump room shall be capable of making:

I don’t know.

At least 10 air changes per hour.

At least 20 air changes per hour.

At least 6 air changes per hour.

What is the purpose of girders in the tank?

They support the stiffeners.

They transfer all sea forces acting on the plating.

They transfer all the cargo forces acting on the plating.

They support the stiffeners and also take up some of the sea forces.

A tanker in ballast, having recently left the discharge port is involved in a collision. The two vessels are still interlocked after the collision and a survey of the ships gives all crew members are safe and the damage is focussed to the vicinity of the impact. What should be the greatest concern at this time?

When the two vessels separate one (or both) of the vessels will have insufficient stability to remain afloat.

The vessels moving together will create even greater damage to their structures.

The possibility of pollution.

The ships moving together in the swell/seaway will cause a spark and consequently an explosion.

With reference to the exposure of “vapours” from oil cargoes, “Short Term Exposure Limit” value is determined by:

The airborne concentration of a toxic substance averaged over any 10 minute period, usually expressed in ppm.

The airborne concentration of a toxic substance averaged over any 15 minute period, usually expressed in ppm.

The airborne concentration of a toxic substance averaged over any 25 minute period, usually expressed in ppm.

The airborne concentration of a toxic substance averaged over any 30 minute period, usually expressed in ppm.

Prior carrying out a Crude Oil Washing operation, the tank from which the crude is to be used for washing is usually partially discharged. This is done so as to:

Ensure that all water settled in the tank is removed prior washing, so as to ensure that the fresh cargo can be loaded on top without fear of contamination.

Ensure that only the required quantity of oil are kept in the tank, so as to reduce the amount of slops retained on the ship.

Ensure that any settled water is removed from the tank and only “dry” crude is used for washing so as to avoid electrostatic hazards during washing.

The ODME printed record for ballast water discharge overboard from the cargo piping system on oil tankers operations must be retained on board for a minimum period:

Of 3 years.

I don’t know.

Of 2 years.

Of 1 year.

With reference to ship stability, the letters “TPC” stand for:

Tonnes per Centimetre Immersion.

Tonnes per Centimetre.

Tipping Perimeter Centre.

Trim per Centimetre.

Ship’s cargo pump room alarm must be automatically activated when levels of hydrocarbon gas concentration are:

No higher than 10 % of LEL.

No higher than 5 % of LEL.

No higher than 15 % of LEL.

I don’t know.

Segregated Ballast Tanks on an oil tanker may best be defined as:

Cargo tanks which may be used for the carriage of ballast.

Cargo tanks which each have their own individual pumps, are fitted with independent piping systems and are served by unconnected ventilation arrangements.

Tanks which are completely separate from cargo or fuel oil systems, being permanently allocated to the carriage of ballast and fitted with their own pumps and associated piping.

Cargo tanks which may be used for ballast, where the lines are not connected to the Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment.

What is the ideal maximum viscosity at which crude oil cargoes are best discharged for maximum efficiency of centrifugal pumps:

450 cSt (450 mm2/s).

I don’t know.

250 cSt (250 mm2/s).

45 cSt (45 mm2/s).

A VLCC is to anchor in a depth of 80 meters in open water with moderate swell running. How many shackles of anchor chain should be used to ensure safely anchored?

8 shackles.

11 shackles.

6 shackles.

3 shackles.

Under the ISM Code the provision of individual control measures for specific work-related tasks exist in the:

Definition of supervisory responsibilities.

Documentation of individual job descriptions.

Permit to Work system.

Due diligence clause.

As per SOLAS the Inert Gas System of an oil tanker must deliver the inert gas with a maximum level of oxygen of:

Not less than 8 % by volume.

Maximum 3 % by volume.

Not more than 5 % by volume.

Between 8 % to 11 % by volume.

How many square metres does the IAMSAR Volume 3 manual suggest may be calmed by releasing 200 litres of lubricating oil slowly through a rubber hose with the outlet maintained just above the surface while the ship proceeds at slow speed?

Approx 500 square metres.

Approx 5 000 square metres.

Approx 50 square metres.

Approx 50 000 square metres.

On a traditional crude oil carrier, it is possible to arrange the valves in the bottom of a pumproom so that cargo flows from one bottom line to another. When more than one grade of cargo is carried, what is the operational safeguard requirement regarding these valves?

There is no so special requirement.

That two valves must be closed on each line or a “spacer” removed to ensure no direct connection between tanks.

That one valve segregation is maintained at all times.

That there is two valve segregation.

Crude oils may be considered to consist:

A natural mixture of carbon and sulphur isomers.

A refined blend of hydrocarbon compounds and sulphur extracts.

A mixture of carbon extracts and naturally occurring wax.

A natural mixture of simple and complex hydrocarbon compounds.

Why is it important to have good relationship on-board a vessel?

It encourages crew to extend their contract.

It will prevent accidents from happening.

It leads to better work performance and positive atmosphere among the crew.

Crew comes to know each others problems.

Your vessel is in an area of restricted visibility. You hear this sound signal. What does it mean?

That there is a vessel in distress nearby.

That there is a vessel engaged in underwater operations in the vicinity. She has divers down.

That there is a vessel at anchor in the vicinity.

That there is a vessel aground in the vicinity.

The longitudinal bending moments caused by cargo distribution on an oil tanker need to be taken into consideration:

Only during loading and discharging cargo.

Only when on ballast passage in heavy seas and when the vessel is pitching.

Only when on loaded passage in heavy seas and when the vessel is pitching.

During loading, discharging and on loaded passage.

The purpose of the decanting line between two slop tanks, where fitted, is:

To enable most of the recovered oil to be retained in the primary slop tank, while the cleaner part of the water will flow into the secondary slop tank, where it can be re-used as wash-water.

To avoid a build-up of static electricity during water washing, caused by air being drawn in as the primary slop tank empties.

To enable the filling of the secondary slop tank via the primary slop tank.

To enable both the primary and secondary slop tank to be filled without using the main cargo lines.

When in-service testing a hose used for cargo transfer on an oil tanker (and for which the elongation of the hose assembly when new was greater than 2,5 %), the maximum permitted elongation before the hose must be withdrawn from service should be:

Not more than 1,5 times the temporary elongation measured at the previous in-service test, as documented in the ship’s annual test record.

Not more than 1,25 times the temporary elongation measured when the hose assembly was last tested, as documented in the appropriate certificate.

Not more than 1,5 times the temporary elongation measured when the hose assembly was last tested, as documented in the appropriate certificate.

Not more than 1,5 times the temporary elongation measured when the hose assembly was new, as documented in the manufacturer’s certificate.

What is the density of the undiluted vapour that is liberated from crude oil?

1,5 times that of inert gas.

I don’t know.

It doesn’t matter.

2 times that of inert gas.

After passing through the scrubbing tower of an inert gas system, the approximate level of carbon dioxide in the inert flue gas should be:

3 %.

21 %.

1 %.

13 %.

With reference to oil tanker equipment, the abbreviation VECS stands for:

Vapour Ejection Control System.

Vapour Emission Calibration System.

Vapour Emission Control System.

Vapour Emission Control Standard.

At which of the following concentrations of Hydrogen Sulphide might a person experience dizziness, fatigue and memory loss?

40 ppm.

20 ppm.

10 ppm.

I don’t know.

The examples of Aromatic Hydrocarbons will include:

Benzene, Toluene and Xylene.

Carbon Dioxide and Hydrogen Peroxide.

Propane, Butane and Pentane.

Hydrogen Sulphide and Carbon Monoxide.

The «Cargo Handling and Stowage, Management, Oil Tanker» subject provides both theoretical and practical knowledge on safely working with electrical equipment. Mastery of this material is a key indicator of an employee’s competence in their role aboard a vessel. Cargo handling and stowage on an oil tanker involve the processes of loading, unloading, and storing liquid cargo, such as crude oil or petroleum products. These operations require meticulous planning, strict adherence to safety protocols, and compliance with industry regulations to ensure the safe and efficient transportation of liquid cargo.

Version: 4.1, 5.0, 5.1, 6.0.0, 6.0.8, 6.0.10.
Test type: STCW.
Department: Cargo Handling and Stowage.
Level: Management.
Vessel type: Oil Tanker.

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