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With regard to radar, what would be a correct form of response to the question: What range scale are you using?
The correct form of response would be: I am using the 12 mile range scale.
The correct form of response would be: I am using the 10 cm radar.
The correct form of response would be: I am using the 3 cm radar.
The correct form of response would be: I am using the largest range scale.
If the strength of the wind is related to the pressure gradient and the space between the isobars, which of the following statements is correct?
Strong winds are found in areas where the isobars are not close together.
The closer the isobars are together the stronger will be the predicted wind.
The wind force is related to the difference in pressures and blows directly between the centres of high and the low pressure.
The pressure gradient is a measurement of the distance between the high and the low pressures and is not associated with isobars.
At the end of a radio telex-connection, when a “store and forward” message has been transmitted, the coast-station at least gives a:
Code in letters which will be repeated when the telex has been delivered to the subscriber.
Time (in UTC) whereupon the telex for the subscriber is delivered.
Approximate time when telex will be delivered.
If the oxygen level in the cargo tanks during Crude Oil Washing rises beyond 8 %, as an OOW you should:
Continue washing, but increase the delivery rate of inert gas from the IG generator.
Stop the washing operation and resume only after a level of less than 8 % by volume has again been achieved.
Stop using crude oil to wash and immediately change over to water washing.
Continue to wash tanks as it is safe to wash till the oxygen level reaches beyond 11 %.
What is the name given to the special list of cargo loaded on board a ship that needs to be prepared for reporting and other administrative purposes?
What would be considered the most favourable heading of a ship when launching a lifeboat?
The ship should steer about 100° of the prevailing weather and sea with the boat to be launched on the leeside.
The ship should lie stopped in the water with the weather on the opposite side to the boat to be launched.
The ship should steer with the prevailing weather and sea on the beam and the boat to be launch on the leeside.
The ship should steer about 30° off the prevailing weather and sea with the boat to be launch on the leeside.
Which of these types of information is considered sensitive?
Ship schematic and HR policies.
Voyage itinerary and departure and arrival times.
Planned maintenance schedule and emergency response procedures.
Way points and training records.
What would be the correct form of response to the question: What kind of assistance do you require?
The correct form of response would be: I need help on board with a fire and the smoke is very toxic.
The correct form of response would be: I need help as soon as possible.
The correct form of response would be: There is a fire onboard my vessel.
The correct form of response would be: My vessel has a fire in the accommodation and we require fire-fighting assistance.
When substantial quantities of oil are sighted in water around the vessel whilst loading in port, the OOW should:
Advise the watchmen to look out for any port police craft, and inform the Master immediately.
Tell the terminal authority to cease all loading operations immediately and inform the Chief Officer.
Check the Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment Confirm that all overboard valves are shut tight, and continue with the loading.
Get the ships lifeboats ready to launch so as to collect samples of the oil and water around the vessel.
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 any settled water is removed from the tank and only “dry” crude is used for washing so as to avoid electrostatic hazards during washing.
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 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 any dirt and sediments settled inside the tank are removed, so as to improve cleaning quality of the crude oil.
By the term “Stand by” the operator of a coast-station means that one should:
Switch back to the calling channel.
Give the position of the ship.
Wait on this channel for one hour.
Wait until the coast-station calls again.
What is the correct understanding of the term “Isobar”?
An “Isobar” is the line of the cold front in a frontal depression.
An “Isobar” is the line showing the direction of the predicted path of a hurricane.
An “Isobar” is a line joining places of equal pressure.
An “Isobar” is a line joining places of equal temperature.
The term “Load on Top” is referred to as:
Loading part of an oil cargo in one port, then loading a different type of cargo “on top” in the next loadport.
Loading a new compatible cargo “on top” of the oil and water residues from a previous cargo in the sloptanks.
Loading an oil cargo into the tanks through hoses inserted through the tank hatches and lashed in position.
Loading part of an oil cargo in one port, then loading the same type of cargo “on top” in a subsequent port.
If the atmosphere inside a cargo tank is referred to as “too lean” or “too rich” this means that:
Combustion will be supported in only the “too lean” condition.
Combustion will be supported in both conditions.
Combustion cannot be supported in either conditions.
Combustion will be supported in only the “too rich” condition.
What is understood by the term “Dew point” of the air?
The temperature of the water vapour in a cloud.
All of the suggested answers.
The temperature at which condensation in the air forms into water droplets.
The “Dew point” is the point at the centre of an Anticyclone.
When making a new pilot ladder onboard the ship, which of the following ropes would be best suited as the side ropes on which the steps are fastened?
You are on a tug and are towing an unmanned barge. You are restricted in your ability to manoeuvre. The total length of the tow is 219 metres. What daylight signals are required by the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea?
A diamond shape, where it can best be seen, on the tug only. Three shapes shall also be displayed, being three balls in a vertical line.
Three shapes shall be displayed on the tug, where they can best be seen, in a vertical line, the upper and lower being balls and the middle one a cylinder. The signal flag “T” shall also be flown on the tug. A diamond shall be displayed aft on the tow.
A diamond shape, where it can best be seen shall be displayed on the tug and the tow. Three shapes shall also be displayed in a vertical line, the upper and lower being balls and the middle one a diamond. Diamond shape.
Three shapes shall be displayed forward on the tug, in a vertical line, the upper and lower being balls and the middle one a diamond.
Which PPM is allowed for discharging of “Bilge Water” overboard?
All cargo and ballast operations on an oil tanker must be recorded in the:
The Deck Operations Logbook.
In the Beaufort Scale of Wind Force, what is the Beaufort number associated with the wind force known as a “Gale”? This should not be confused with a “Near Gale” or “Strong Gale”?
The position of the ship provided by the GPS should always be confirmed by other means, when possible. Which of the following suggested methods would be the most accurate?
Bearing and distance from a navigational Buoy.
Bearing using the Radio Direction Finding of three radio beacons.
Compass bearings of three shore objects.
The ranges of three distinctive shore objects on the radar.
Abdominal Thrust is the name on a technique which involves applying a series of thrusts to the upper abdomen in an attempt to force air out of a choking casualty’s lungs. How to perform this technique?
Remove the obstruction and restore normal breathing.
Lay casualty on a hard surface, e. g. deck, and press firmly and rapidly on the middle of the lower half of the breast bone.
Let the casualty grab a list and hang up right down for a period of minimum 5 minutes.
Stand behind the casualty. Clench your fist with the thumb inwards in the center of upper abdomen. Grasp your fist with your other hand and pull quickly inwards.
Who is the responsible person for the safety of the ship and all those onboard?
Master, Chief Officer and Chief Engineer.
The authorities in each different port the ship calls.
With an Inmarsat-C installation there is the addressing-option “special”. Via this option:
You can send a message by express delivery.
You can plan a message to be delivered at a special time.
You can deliver a message via a special telegram.
Give one of Inmarsat’s “special access codes”.
Is it compulsory for a cargo ship to be divided into main vertical zones?
It depends on the gross tonnage of the vessel.
Yes, it is, but they need not be bounded by class “A-60” bulkheads.
What is the minimum number of immersion suits that are required to be provided for each open lifeboat under SOLAS rules?
The compass binnacle on the ship has various specific functions, which of the following answers reflect its most important functions:
All of the answers provided.
Houses the soft iron correctors.
Provides a non-magnetic housing for the compass.
Houses the corrective magnets.
When a fire breaks out in the engine room, who is in charge of the fire-fighting operations?
The first person to arrive at the scene.
The aerial system of an Inmarsat-C terminal consist of:
An omni-directional aerial.
Where shall shoreside fire-fighting personnel find necessary information to control a fire on board a cargo ship in an emergency situation?
In the fire control plans or booklet that must be posted in a prominently marked localisation on the navigating bridge.
In the fire control plans or booklet that must be stored in a watertight prominently marked container outside the deck house.
The captain of the ship is the only person that may give such information.
Through the nearest Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre, who will get them from the ship’s owner.
The hydrostatic release of an EPIRB should be changed:
What could be the reason for the magnetic compass to swing through large angles when the ship is rolling in a seaway?
The heeling error magnets are upside down and/or not in the correct position.
The induced magnetism from the earth’s magnetic field is very strong in that area.
The Coefficient B determined by the Compass Corrector at the last dry-dock was not correctly calculated.
The error due to deviation is large for that ships heading.
On board a crude oil tanker, guidance on the washing system and equipment along with the applicable operating procedures, can be found in:
The Oil Record Book – ship particulars page.
The Operating and Equipment (COW) Manual.
The ODME Operating Manual – manufacturer’s instruction section.
What does the term DISCHARGE mean, as used in the Oil Pollution Regulations?
All the other alternatives.
The time indication 121310z means in maritime radio communication:
12th day, 1310 hours UTC.
12th day, 1310 hours local time.
12th month, 13th day, 1000 hours UTC.
12th month, 13th day, 1000 hour local time.
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.
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.
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.
I will keep out of her way. I am the overtaking vessel and am obliged to keep clear under rule 13.
When is a machine “securely guarded”?
When it is fitted with a guard or similar device which prevents foreseeable contact between a person, his clothing or items held in his hands, whilst it is in operation.
When any person operating a machine has full training in its use and how the guards should be placed when in operation.
When the machine can rotate freely, without coming into contact with any person in the vicinity of the machine.
When it must be isolated before maintenance can be carried out on it.
The number and positions of hydrants shall be such that:
At least three jets of water not emanating from more than two hydrants may reach any space of the ship accessible to passengers and crew.
At least one jet of water may reach any part of the ship normally accessible to passengers and crew.
At least one jet of water emanating from a single length of hose may reach any part of the ship normally accessible to passengers and crew.
At least two jets of water not emanating from the same hydrant, one of which from a single length of hose, may reach any part of the ship normally accessible to passengers and crew.
What is one of the dangerous states a survivor may suffer from?
Crude Oil Washing of a cargo tank using oil containing substantial amount of water could result in:
Generation of an electrically charged mist inside the tank.
Better drainage and less clingage but excessive slop quantity.
Better cleaning of the tank due to oil and water mixture.
Better draining and less clingage, resulting in reduced slop quantity.
Which of these weapons are widely available and commonly used by criminals and terrorists to further their aims?
What possible reason could there be for the identification mark associated with a Racon not being visible on the radar screen?
The Racon may not be transmitting a pulse.
The transmitted radar frequency may not trigger the Racon transmitter.
All of the suggested answers.
The radar may be suppressing the mark with application of the Interference Rejection control.
For calling a coast-station by mariphone one should preferably use:
A special calling channel of that coast-station.
A working channel of the nearest shore-station of that coast station.
MARPOL – Annex V. Disposal of garbage. Your vessel is in the Red Sea (Special Area) and the Chief Cook is requesting to have some food waste burned in the incinerator. Due to problems with incinerator, you decide to have the waste ground in the Grinder (Lumb size max. 25 mm) and disposed off into the sea. Is this prohibited, if not, how far from nearest land is this legal?
What are Primary fenders, with regard to ship-to-ship transfer operations?
Primary fenders are fixed to the bow of the ship to prevent damage when manoeuvring alongside.
Primary fenders are small fenders suspended between the ship’s bows or stern to protect from inadvertent angular contact.
Primary fenders are large fenders meant to float between vessels and absorb considerable impact.
Primary fenders are tyre-type fenders kept on deck for emergency use.
What would be the correct form of response to the question: What is the visibility in your position?
Visibility in my position is two hundred meters.
The Master has decided to “single up” to a spring line at each end as the last lines to let go whilst unmooring. Which of the following methods should be used to hold the lines, whilst waiting for the order to “let go”?
The eye of the lines should be put on the bitts, fig. 2.
The line should be turned up on the bitts, fig. 1.
The line should be kept on the warping drum of a deck winch, fig. 3.
The line should be held on a stopper ready for immediate release, fig. 4.
What is/are the area(s) of the vessel which present a greater risk of fire?
Cargo holds and engine rooms.
The PTT-switch must be:
Pressed in during speaking only to work duplex.
Pressed in constantly to work simplex.
Pressed in during speaking only to work semi-duplex.
Which type of call will be sent by a ship in danger of capsizing and needing assistance from all vessels in her vicinity?
What is the correct understanding of the term “Bending moments” when applied to ships?
The longitudinal Bending Moment at any section within the ship is the total moments tending to alter the longitudinal shape of the ship.
The longitudinal Bending Moments are the forces between empty and full compartments causing the ship to bend and change shape.
All of the suggested answers.
The Bending Moments of a ship are the forces acting on the ship causing it to hog and sag.
What is the purpose of the ODME (Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment) printer?
To prove fault conditions in the ODME.
To prove that oil has been pumped overboard according to regulations.
To prove that the ODME system has been used.
The passage of electrical current through the body may result in severe and sometimes fatal injuries. You are witness to man getting electric current through his body and is stuck to the dangerous area. It is impossible to switch off the current by any main switch. How to break the current safely?
Apply fish oil on your hands and cut the cords by the use of any metallic pliers.
Call the electrician immediately.
Stand on dry insulating material and pull the person away with isolating material.
Just take the casualty in your arms and pull the person away.
Where can a ship expect an act of piracy to take place?
At the south end of the Red Sea.
What types of fire extinguishers shall be used in the engine room?
Fire extinguishers of the handy-size types only.
Any fire extinguishers with a weight of less than 100 lbs.
Fire extinguishers filled with fresh water only.
Fire extinguishers equipped for powder or CO2 only.
On board an accident happened. Urgent radio-medical advice is needed. We choose the category:
For how long should a tank be ventilated when people are working inside?
For as long as it is deemed necessary by the chief officer.
Until the tank is gas free.
For as long as people are working in the tank.
What are the required data inputs into most gyro compasses to reduce any possible compass error?
All of the data in the suggested answers.
Maximum helm angle and rolling period.
The halogenated hydrocarbons (halon), are hydrocarbons in which the molecules have one (or more) atom(s) of hydrogen replaced by another atom (or atoms) of:
Nitrogen and/or fluorine.
What kinds of checks must be carried out on slings, wires and other items of lifting equipment before they are used in routine operations?
They must be tested under load, to ensure they can bear the planned weight.
They must be visually inspected and ascertained, so far as is possible, as being in good working order and fit for purpose.
They must be visually inspected to ensure that the ID and SWL marks are clearly legible.
They do not need to be checked. They are checked under the vessel’s planned maintenance system every 12 months.
What immediate actions should the Officer of the Watch take when the ship goes aground on an uncharted shoal in the middle of the ocean?
Stop engines and immediately request “Full Astern”.
Stop engines and call the Master.
Stop engines and tell the engine room to switch over to high suctions.
Sound the General Alarm and plot the ships position.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Close rescue boat ventilation aperture.
Secure doors in the ship’s side plating.
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:
Doesn’t matter which direction.
Depends on the lay of the wire strands.
The purpose of having corrugations in the bulkheads of cargo tanks of an oil tanker is to:
To assist in the drainage of the oil by funnelling the oil to the suction well.
Provide strength, but with clean and clear surfaces within the tank.
Provide additional resistance to shear forces and bending moments.
Reduce the effects of Free Surface within the vessel.
What would be the correct method to report to other ships in the vicinity that a person has fallen overboard from your vessel?
Vessel “name” has lost a person overboard in “position” …
A person has fallen overboard from our vessel and we will manoeuvre to pick him up so all vessels keep clear.
We have lost a person overboard and require all ships to keep a special lookout.
Which of these actions should crew take if a suspicious object that may be a bomb is located during a search?
Cover the suspicious object with a box or blanket.
Place the object in a desk drawer or file cabinet.
Confirm with their search partner that the object found is suspicious.
Throw the object overboard.
A distress alert on board may only be transmitted on explicit order of:
The navigating officer on duty.
Which equipment will detect a signal from a SART transponder?
When navigating along a coastline what should be considered the most accurate method of navigating?
Use of radar ranges and bearings.
Passing close to navigational buoys.
Bearings of navigational shore marks such as lighthouses.
At what minimum height above sea level a SART transponder must be mounted?
The good working of a SART transponder doesn’t depend on the height above sea level.
The temperature control system of the main engine crankshaft bearings indicates high temperature. What would be the correct way to open and check the crankcase?
Stop the engine immediately and keep the lube oil pump running for at least 20 minutes before opening the crankcase.
Stop the engine immediately, stop the lube oil pump, and inspect the crankcase after 5 minute.
Stop the engine and open crankcase down immediately for inspection.
Reduce the RPM to a minimum and open the crankcase doors carefully.
Which of the following two digits codes is used to obtain maritime assistance?
What is the probable cause of an error in position of the ship obtained from the GPS system?
All of the suggested answers.
A three dimensional instead of a two dimensional position output.
Abnormal sun spot activity causing unusual radiation effects.
Incorrect height of the antenna.
What kind of measure is the division of the vessel in upright areas by using thermic and structural separations?
It is neither a prevention nor a protection measure.
It is both a prevention and protection measure.
It is a prevention measure.
It is a protection measure.
How can an approximate value of the initial transverse Metacentric Height (GM) be found from the Curve of Statical Stability (GZ curve)?
Drawing a tangent to the curve thought the origin and erecting a perpendicular through the angle of heel of 57,3 degrees.
Drawing a tangent from the highest point of the curve to the X axis and measuring it in metres.
It is impossible to establish the GM value from the curve of righting levers (GM).
The value in metres from the X of the point where the curve changes from concave to convex shape.
What kinds of checks must be carried out on slings, wires and other items of lifting equipment before they are used in routine operations?
They do not need to be checked. They are checked under the vessel’s planned maintenance system every 12 months.
They must be tested under load, to ensure they can bear the planned weight.
They must be visually inspected to ensure that the ID and SWL marks are clearly legible.
They must be visually inspected and ascertained, so far as is possible, as being in good working order and fit for purpose.
The ship is involved in a collision, what is the immediate action by the Officer of the Watch after the incident has taken place?
Stop engines and check over the side for any signs of pollution.
Sound the General Alarm and stop engines.
Contact the other ship and send the bridge lookout down to start taking soundings.
Call the Master and check the position for any immediate dangers.
What signal may be given by sound and by light to indicate that a vessel fails to understand the intentions or actions of another vessel, or is in doubt that sufficient action is being taken by the other to avoid collision?
Five short and rapid blasts (flashes).
Five prolonged blasts (flashes).
One prolonged blast (flash), followed by five or more short and rapid blasts (flashes).
Three short and rapid blasts (flashes).
When the temperature of the air increases with height it is known as a “Temperature Inversion” and may influence the performance of some instruments on the ship. What should the bridge Officer of the Watch be prepared to happen?
Abnormal ranges of VHF RT and Second Trace Returns on the radar.
The bearings obtained from the Directional Finder (DF) will not be as accurate as normal.
The radar will be show abnormal sea clutter as the pulse is trapped by the inversion.
The GPS may give errors of position because of interference of incoming signals from the satellites.
The word NAVTEX is spelled conform the international phonetic alphabet:
November, Anna, Victor, Tango, Eduard, X-ray.
November, Alfa, Victor, Tango, Echo, X-ray.
November, Apple, Victoria, Tango, Echo, X-mas.
November, Able, Valencia, Tripoli, Echo, Xantippe.