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With regard to the characteristics of a mafi trailer what must be ensured prior to unfastening this unit on board?
That after unfastening it will not move.
That cargo on the trailer is not damaged.
That the cargo details have been checked.
That there is sufficient room for it to be driven away.
In the fire fighting of fires of a type C with dry chemical powder extinguishers, the application is performed:
In a continuous way so that the powder spray is in the same direction as the one of the flame.
As soon as possible, to any point of the fire and in intermittent manner.
The chemical powder doesn’t extinguish type C fires.
Across the flame, sweeping it.
What are the main duties of a gangway watchman in port?
To maintain security and check people boarding a vessel.
To check that the mooring ropes are tight.
To maintain the port radio watch.
To record when the dock workers board and leave the vessel.
Which of these procedures should crew follow when conducting a search?
Conduct random or spot checks of logical threat areas.
Wait in the area they’ve finished searching until they’re contacted for a status update.
Search the perimeter of the space up to a height of 5 feet.
Stand quietly in various spots around the space, listening for unusual sounds like the tick tock of a clock mechanism.
When securing cars on a RoRo vessel, what is the preferred lashing angle in any direction from the lashing point?
Mention some important thoughts for what you have to do when you recognise that fire break out onboard:
Report to bridge or duty officer, actuate the fire alarm, call the persons around the fire and join the fire squad.
Report to bridge or duty officer, actuate the fire alarm, organise and commence fighting the fire.
Go to the lifeboat start the motor then call the duty officer and commence fight the fire.
Commence fighting the fire, call the persons around the fire and join the fire squad.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Secondary means of escape.
When patrolling the car deck during a voyage you should observe the following elements:
Any abnormalities such as leakages, fumes, smoke or fire. Check if the lashings need to be tightened on lashed cargo.
Check that fire hoses are connected to the fire hydrants.
Check if all the lights are switched off and the doors are closed.
Welding and flame cutting are among the factors which give the highest risk of fire on board ships. Precaution has to be taken to avoid this risk. Which of the following safety rules may be regarded as the most important?
Electric welding plants shall be controlled by a responsible engineer before use.
The welder shall have been instructed in the use of the ships welding plant.
Only holders of welding certificates shall be allowed to carry out welding on board ships.
Only use electrodes from a well-known manufacturer.
On a RoRo vessel, what standing instruction should be given to protect the ramps when loading RoRo units?
Units whose weights exceed the ramp load density/SWL must not be loaded.
Damaged units should be rejected for loading.
All RoRo units must be thoroughly checked for damage prior to the loading ramp.
Damaged units should be rejected for loading.
What do you understand by: “Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder”?
Lower the accommodation ladder and rig the pilot ladder right next to it.
Lower the gangway and rig the pilot ladder from the gangway.
Lower the gangway and rig the pilot ladder forward of the accommodation.
On a RoRo vessel, what additional securing arrangements should be used when loading a vehicle on an incline or fixed ramp.
The vehicle should also be chocking under its wheels.
Double the normal lashings should be used.
Double the normal lashings should be used.
What is the normal name of the waterproof suit shown in the picture?
What is the correct understanding of the term “gangway”?
Portable bridge arrangement between ship and shore, when alongside.
The access arrangements on an oil tanker between the bow and the after accommodation.
The ladder arrangement to allow walking access down the ship’s side into a boat alongside the vessel.
The access arrangements between the decks on the ship.
Under what circumstances should gangway nets be rigged under the gangway?
Whenever the gangway is rigged between ship and shore.
A gangway net is only required to be rigged when required by the port regulations.
When instructed by the Master or the Chief Officer.
Whenever the ship is moving slightly back and forth along the quay due to wind and current.
Car decks on board RoRo passenger ships are normally closed during sea passage. Why are passengers not allowed to be on the car-deck during sailing?
To prevent burglary and damage to cars.
If the car decks are empty, it will be easier for the crew to locate all passengers in case of an emergency.
Vehicles and other cargo can shift when the ship is rolling. Persons may be trapped between vehicles or cargo.
In case of an emergency situation it can be difficult for passengers to escape. Vehicles, lorries, trailers and other cargo are maybe lashed and it is a substantial chance for passengers to get injured. Vehicles and other cargo might also shift when the ship is rolling.
Is it allowed to have animals on the car deck during a voyage?
Only if the weather conditions permit.
Yes, if they are safely placed in a suitable vehicle.
It is up to the captain to decide.
On a RoRo vessel, when loading Double Stacked containers on Maffi trailers how many twist locks should have used between the 2 containers?
One at each end 2 in total.
One on every corner 4 in total.
Three in total 2 at the door end 1 at the opposite end.
On a RoRo vessel, what must you ensure where the cap of a sounding pipe is flush with a ro-ro deck?
Prohibit all cargo stowage around this area.
Prohibit the stowage of wheeled cargo around the area.
Prohibit the storage of general cargo around the area.
Sufficient vertical clearances between the sounding pipe cap and cargo lashings.
When mustered to an abandon ship drill, what is the first thing you do when entering the muster station?
Wait for the order to put on your life jacket.
How would an enclosed space be defined?
One in which the atmosphere may have a deficiency of oxygen or may have a toxic gas.
One which has not be ventilated for some time.
If you detect a fire on board the ship, dependent on the situation, which of the following actions is the first to be taken?
Try to kill the fire immediately by use of fire-extinguishers or other adequate appliances.
Call the officer on duty.
Check all nearby compartments for survivors.
Which is the “Windlass”, in the figure?
The Windlass is indicated by “B”, in the figure.
The Windlass is indicated by “C”, in the figure.
The Windlass is indicated by “D”, in the figure.
The Windlass is indicated by “A”, in the figure.
What does the cargo capacity of a RoRo car carrier depend upon?
The size of vehicles for which it is designed.
The volume of vehicles to be loaded.
The weight of vehicles it can carry.
The number of vehicles it can carry.
On a RoRo vessel, what is a low-bed RoRo unit that is towed onto a ship called?
On a RoRo vessel, which of the following is not designed to hold chain lashings?
Clover leaf lashing sockets.
Once a non dangerous cargo unit has been stowed on board a RoRo vessel, what should duty crew members ensure?
That there is no sign of tampering with internal accessories.
That there is no sign of tampering with internal accessories.
That the duty officer is notified of the vehicle’s position.
That the vehicle is lashed immediately.
What is the greatest interest of the “help” position?
It lessens the survivor’s fatigue.
It lessens the survivor’s heat escape.
It lessens the survivor’s stress.
It prevents the survivor’s blood from collecting in the lower part of his body.
To what should you pay very close attention, when inspecting portable car decks?
Cracks in way of deck supports.
Abrasions over the deck surface.
General condition of the portable deck.
Safety markings on the portable deck.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Area protected by sprinkler.
Where and for what are rubber mats used on board a pure RoRo car carrier?
Under the loading ramp flap to prevent vehicle damage.
Under the loading ramp flap to prevent jetty damage.
Under the loading ramp flap to prevent ramp damage.
Under the loading ramp flap to prevent jetty damage.
What is the correct action if the OOW (officer on watch) gives the helmsman the order to: Change over from Automatic pilot to Hand steering?
Start following the order from the OOW using the manual control.
Report to the OOW that manual steering is active.
Check that the wheel or tiller is amidships, then switch over the control to “manual”.
All of the answer options are correct.
For what could a ro-ro vessel be held responsible by a port authority?
Ramp damage to the jetty.
Stevedore damages to vehicles.
Visitors not wearing appropriate identification.
Whenever RoRo/car decks are unattended the following applies:
Fire detection systems should be switched on, deck and engine crew should be trained in the use of the drencher systems and their operation, continuous monitoring of RoRo/car decks by Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) or regular fire patrols should also be in place. All fire doors should be kept closed on RoRo/car decks when the vessel is at sea.
Fire detection systems should be switched on, continuous monitoring of RoRo/car decks by Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) or regular fire patrols should also be in place. All fire doors should be kept closed on RoRo/car decks when the vessel is at sea.
Continuous monitoring of RoRo/car decks by Closed Circuit Television (CCTV).
On a RoRo vessel, what danger is associated with loaded container tractors passing over large fittings on the loading ramp or on the vessel’s decks?
The container jumping the trailer.
Damage to the trailer tyres.
Damage to the container cargo.
Damage to the ship’s fittings.
“Overshoot” is an expression related to a ship’s steering ability. What is the correct understanding of this expression?
It is the way a ship turns when putting the helm in a hard over position.
It is the amount a ship moves forward after the engines are stopped.
It is the way a ship continues to turn when the helm is put amidships.
It is how many degrees of the compass a ship continues to turn after applying counter-rudder.
Which of these are indicators that an individual may be a drug smuggler?
The individual wears bulky or out of season clothing.
The individual spends his or her free time hanging out with others.
The individual makes small local purchases.
The individual is disinterested in the ship’s cargo.
A lifebuoy is constructed to withstand a drop into the water from a height of:
What might safely be used to prevent a load swinging when lifted by a crane?
Short, jerky movements on the ship’s controls.
Personnel underneath the load, holding onto it and restricted its movement.
Guide or tag lines, tended from a safe location.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
On a RoRo vessel, what should be done if the surface of the loading ramp is oily?
Immediately clean the oil-affected area(s).
Wash the oil-affected area(s) using a fire hose.
Allow cargo operations to continue in the usual manner.
Why are handrails in Ro-Ro decks painted?
To highlight deck walkways.
To facilitate cargo operations during the hours of darkness.
To prevent personal injury.
To prevent contact with vehicles.
How many buoyant smoke signals are carried in each liferaft with SOLAS A pack?
Before extinction of an electric fire we need:
To know the voltage and wear rubber gloves.
To confine the area involved in the fire.
To disconnect the power source.
To put out the fire without taking any special measures.
An evacuation-slide must be capable:
Of being deployed by one person.
Of being deployed by one person or remotely controlled from the bridge.
Of being deployed by two persons.
In order to extinguish a flammable liquid of the same kind as alcohol, we can use:
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.
Don’t let the ship turn to port.
Alter course to starboard.
What material should boiler suits be made of?
Having boarded the liferaft, how do you release the painter?
Cut it with the axe provided.
Cut it with the safety knife stowed on the exterior of the canopy close to the painter attachment point.
Wait for it to break as it is provided with a weak link.
Let go the quick release toggle.
On a RoRo vessel, what danger is associated with loaded container tractors passing over large fittings on the loading ramp on the vessel’s decks?
The container jumping the trailer.
Damage to the container cargo.
Damage to the trailer tyres.
Damage to the ship’s fittings.
When acting as helmsman, what should be the method of responding to an order?
When receiving an order, the order should be repeated back to the person who gave it.
The order needs to be acted upon and this will indicate you understood what was said.
When acting as wheelman and given a helm order you should always say “Yes sir”.
The response to an order should be to acknowledge that order and then carry out what you were told to do.
On a RoRo vessel, which of the following is likely to tip over in heavy weather?
Cargoes with high centres of gravity.
Cargoes with low centres of gravity.
The emergency oil pollution equipment locker must be:
Prominently marked and easily accessible.
Just off the main engine room.
A store room in the forward part of the ship.
A store room close to the pump room.
Prior to entering a cargo hold to check the cargo condition stowed in it, you must ensure that:
The necessary permits, based on valid atmospheric and other applicable tests, are issued and valid for entry.
Emergency equipment at the after end of the main deck is in place.
A list of the items stowed in the applicable hold, extracted from the Cargo manifest, must be available for reference during the checks.
Written instructions from the Chief Officer on what to check in the holdare signed by all persons entering the space.
On a RoRo vessel, which of these stowage situations produces high friction that does not allow movemement of the cargo?
Vehicles in direct contact with steel decks.
Two tiers of dunnage placed between vehicles and steel decks.
A single tier of dunnage placed between vehicles and steel decks.
Steel plates placed between vehicles and steel decks.
What will you do when all the fresh water in the survival craft is finished or about to finish?
Start collecting rain water.
Drink only 1 liter of sea water per day.
Use sea water to keep your body wet.
On a RoRo vessel, to what should a heavy vehicle be secured on a car deck?
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.
What should the gangway watchman always ensure is available for visitors at the top of the gangway?
Safety and security information.
Notice board giving name of ship and company.
Notice board stating the sailing time of the ship.
The location of useful places to visit ashore.
What is the main characteristic of the weak link in a float-free arrangement for inflatable liferafts?
Be of sufficient strength to permit to pull the painter from the container and the inflation of the liferaft.
Be of sufficient strength to break at a depth of at least 4 m and release the liferaft from its berth.
Be of such a strength to be cut by any person with a jack-knife.
Be of sufficient strength to keep the liferaft alongside the ship when dragged at a maximum speed of 3 knots.
The general background colour to be used on warning signs that indicate emergency or first-aid features, or indicate a safe condition would be:
Normally ventilation fans in enclosed RoRo spaces must be run continuously whenever vehicles are on board. Why?
An increased number of air changes may be required when vehicles are being loaded or unloaded, or where flammable gases or liquids are stowed in closed RoRo spaces.
The manufacturer of the fans recommends continuous operation to reduce maintenance cost.
It is better to run the fans continuously instead of testing the atmosphere.
It is easier for the crew, they don’t have to think about starting and stopping of fans.
On the diagram provided, there are four (4) possible directions indicating the term “AHEAD”. Which one is the correct?
Ahead is indicated by “A”, in the figure.
Ahead is indicated by “B”, in the figure.
Ahead is indicated by “C”, in the figure.
Ahead is indicated by “D”, in the figure.
On a RoRo vessel, how often should a dangerous goods stowage plan be produced?
Every time you load a dangerous cargo.
Every time you load any cargo.
You only ever produce one.
On a RoRo vessel, what should be done if cracks are found on portable deck supports?
Stop cargo operations on that deck and inform the master.
Disallow vehicles from passing over the portable deck and tell no one why.
How should you, as helmsman, give feedback to the OOW (officer on watch) that his orders are understood?
You don’t have to give any feedback.
What is the flash point of an oil or liquefied gas?
The flash point for an oil or liquefied gas is the temperature at which it is possible to ignite the vapour above the liquid.
The flash point is the temperature needed to have a oil or liquefied gas pumpable.
The flash point is the temperature the oil or liquefied gas need for self ignition.
The flash point is the mixture of oxygen and hydro carbons needed to have an oil or liquefied gas to burn.
An alarm signal consisting of seven short blast followed by one prolonged blast is sounded by the ship’s whistle and alarm bells. What are you to do?
Go to your lifeboat station.
A Report on the bridge (deck crew) or engine room (engine crew) for further orders.
Go to (or remain in) your cabin and await further orders.
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 a mooring line used for?
A mooring line is a thick wire or synthetic rope used to moor the ship.
A mooring line is a small diameter line attached to a large diameter rope.
A mooring line is a line that is passed through a block ashore.
A mooring line is a line thrown ashore when a vessel ties up.
On a RoRo vessel, what should be used to secure cars with aluminium tyre rims?
Wooden wheel chocks only.
8 mm diameter steel wire rope.
What is the normal term used for the regular training of how to launch the lifeboat?
On a RoRo vessel, why are short lashings better than long lashings for ro-ro units?
Because they’re easily tightened and tensioned.
Because it is a cargo securing manual requirement.
Because ship’s vibrations will not slacken short lashings.
What is understood by the word “Bollard”, when mooring a ship?
A Bollard is a loop in a rope.
A Bollard is a rope made up of several strands.
A Bollard is a very heavy rope.
A Bollard is a thick steel post to which mooring lines are secured.
Why are all RoRo passenger ships divided into vertical “zones”?
Vertical zones are fire zones which can be divided from each other with fire doors. In case of fire, all fire doors in front and aft of the fire will be closed to prevent spreading of smoke/fire.
Vertical zones are separated with fire doors which will be closed automatically when the fire alarm start.
All vertical zones are separated with watertight doors, which will be closed in the case of a grounding, etc.
There is one fire team in each zone.
Which is the “Windlass”, in the figure?
The Windlass is indicated by “B”, in the figure.
The Windlass is indicated by “C”, in the figure.
The Windlass is indicated by “D”, in the figure.
The Windlass is indicated by “A”, in the figure.
An airway should be used when:
The patient is breathing on his own but is doing so with great difficulty.
The patient is not breathing or is otherwise unable to maintain a clear passage.
The patient is unconscious.
Patient has injury in the mouth.
On a RoRo vessel, what should be used to secure cars with aluminium tyre rims?
Wooden wheel chocks only.
8 mm diameter steel wire rope.
On the figure there are four (4) possible directions shown by the arrowed lines. Which one would correctly shows the direction understood by the term “AFTER SPRING”?
After spring is defined as “A” on the figure.
After spring is defined as “B” on the figure.
After spring is defined as “C” on the figure.
After spring is defined as “D” on the figure.
On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term “BREADTH” given. Which one is the correct one?
Breadth is defined as “A” on the figure.
Breadth is defined as “B” on the figure.
Breadth is defined as “C” on the figure.
Breadth is defined as “D” on the figure.