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Which of these are indicators that an individual may be a drug smuggler?
The individual wears bulky or out of season clothing.
The individual is disinterested in the ship’s cargo.
The individual spends his or her free time hanging out with others.
The individual makes small local purchases.
What do you call the wide rung on a pilot ladder that prevents the ladder from twisting?
The wide rung on a pilot ladder that prevents it from twisting is called a “Long rung”.
The wide rung on a pilot ladder that prevents it from twisting is called a “Ani-twist rung”.
The wide rung on a pilot ladder that prevents it from twisting is called a “Wide step”.
The wide rung on a pilot ladder that prevents it from twisting is called a “Spreader”.
Which of these actions should crew take if a suspicious object that may be a bomb is located during a search?
Confirm with their search partner that the object found is suspicious.
Throw the object overboard.
Place the object in a desk drawer or file cabinet.
Cover the suspicious object with a box or blanket.
Which of these procedures should crew follow when conducting a search?
Stand quietly in various spots around the space listening for unusual sounds like the tick tock a clock mechanism.
Search the perimeter of the space up to a height of 5 feet.
Wait in the area they’ve finished searching until they’re contacted for a status update.
Conduct random or spot checks of logical threat areas.
What is the normal term used for the regular training of how to launch the lifeboat?
What is name of the machine shown, used to heave on the ropes during mooring and unmooring?
Where is the acceptable location to smoke while on duty, or working in a cargo deck stowed with containers?
The designated smoking area inside the accommodation or on deck.
Smoke close to an entrance to the cargo deck.
Carefully smoke outside the container stowage area.
There is no smoking allowed while on duty.
Dry chemical powders extinguish fire by:
Inhibition, smothering and/or opacification.
Cooling and/or inhibition.
Unfeeding, cooling and/or smothering.
Cooling and/or smothering.
A class D fire involves what type of material?
Wood or other carbonaceous material.
Why is an Inert Gas system used during a Crude Oil Washing operation?
To ensure a safe atmosphere in the cargo tank throughout the operation.
To build up internal pressure and so increase the pumping rate.
To protect the condition of the steel structure of the tank.
What will you do if you are helmsman and the OOW (officer on watch) gives you the order: “Port 20” and after a while the order: “Ease to 10”?
Apply 20 degrees of rudder towards port and then after the second command reduce the wheel to 10 degrees of helm.
Apply the wheel to alter the course 20 degrees to port and then after the second command change the heading a further 10 degrees.
Change the compass course to a new heading which is 20 degrees to port of original heading and then after the second command reduce it to only 10 degrees to port of original heading.
Turn the wheel until the rate of swing of the ship is 20 degrees per minute and then after the second order, reduce the wheel to make it swing at only 10 degrees per minute.
When keeping a lookout, what would be the correct understanding of the question “What is the aspect of the other ship”?
The question is requesting some indication of the direction the other ship is heading.
The question is requesting some idea of how far away the other ship is from your own ship.
The question is requesting where on the horizon the other ship was sighted.
The question wants to know what type of ship has been sighted.
Apart from steering the helmsman should also:
Regularly check the gyro against the magnetic compass.
Regularly check the speed.
When first using cleaning agent in the machinery space, the crew should:
Confirm that it won’t form an emulsion.
Confirm that it will form an emulsion.
The oil spill removal equipment store must be:
A store room in the forward part of the ship.
Just off the main engine room.
Prominently marked and easily accessible.
What is the most common fixed fire fighting extinguishing system fitted in an engine room?
A pressure water-spraying system.
A carbon dioxide (CO2) system.
An halogenated hydrocarbon system.
A chemical powder system.
Read the text and answer the following question: “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.” When should training in personal survival techniques be given?
During the first week on board.
How would you alert others onboard if you saw a person falling overboard?
If I saw a person falling overboard I would shout repeatedly, “Man overboard”.
If I saw a person falling overboard I would run to the Bridge.
If I saw a person falling overboard I would shout once, “Man overboard”.
If I saw a person falling overboard I would inform the Bosun.
Which of the following is a combustion reaction?
All the answers are good.
If the relief for the bridge lookout does not appear at the end of the watch, when required, what should be the actions of the existing lookout:
He should inform the Officer of the Watch and wait for instructions.
The lookout should go down the accommodation to see where the relief is and make him/her go to the lookout position.
Inform the Officer of the Watch that you are going to call your relief.
What do you understand by the order: “Move the pilot ladder to the other side”?
Move the pilot ladder to the other side, means: to shift the pilot ladder to the opposite side of the ship.
Move the pilot ladder to the other side, means: to move the pilot ladder further along nearer to the bow.
Move the pilot ladder to the other side, means: to rig another pilot ladder.
Move the pilot ladder to the other side, means: to change the position of the pilot ladder from the main deck to the fore deck.
Is it safe to carry a bag of tools in your hand, up a vertical ladder? Select the best option:
No it is not – two hands should always be used to climb the ladder.
Yes it is – provided three points of contact are maintained.
Yes it is – provided the ship is not rolling too badly.
When a fire breaks out in the accommodation, cargo holds or on deck, who is in charge of the fire fighting operations?
The person who is designated in the muster list.
The first officer arriving at the scene.
The first person arriving at the scene.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
In the diagram, which letter is pointing to the area of the ship known as the “STERN”?
The Stern area is indicated by C, in the figure.
The Stern area is indicated by A, in the figure.
The Stern area is indicated by B, in the figure.
The Stern area is indicated by D, in the figure.
What do the letters IMDG stand for?
International Maritime Dangerous Goods.
International Marine Dangers Group.
International Monitoring Department (Geopolitics).
Interactive Maritime Dangerous Goods.
A person wearing an anti-exposure suit shall be able to:
Perform all duties associated with abandonment, assist others and operate a rescue boat.
Jump from a height equal to that of the stowage of liferafts arranged to be thrown overboard.
Don and remove the suit in the water in no more than 5 min. If it impairs ability to swim.
Dive into the water to the maximum draft of craft that the ship is provided with.
On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term “ASTERN” shown. Which one is the correct one?
Astern is defined as C on the figure.
Astern is defined as B on the figure.
Astern is defined as D on the figure.
Astern is defined as A on the figure.
What kind of fixed extinguishing plant is commonly installed in an oil tanker’s pump room?
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?
Call the electrician immediately.
Apply fish oil on your hands and cut the cords by the use of any metallic pliers.
Stand on dry insulating material and pull the person away with insulating material.
Just take the casualty in your arms and pull the person away.
An inflatable lifejacket will inflate:
Either automatically on immersion or by mouth.
Automatically on immersion.
Either automatically on immersion or by a single manual motion or by mouth.
Either automatically on immersion or by a single manual motion.
Which of the following statements describes a “closed discharge” operation on an oil tanker?
A discharge operation carried out without opening any lids or sighting ports and where gauging is performed either by a fixed system or by a portable system gaining access through a vapour-lock..
A discharge operation which is commenced with all manifold and tank valves on the vessel initially set in the closed position.
The pumping of tank washings, conducted through underwater discharge outlets only.
Which of the following ear protection devices is most effective?
Dry cotton or cottons balls.
What is the name of the device used for continually checking ballast water as it is pumped overboard?
Oil Detection Monitoring Equipment (ODME).
Ballast Supervising Monitor (BSM).
Ballast Handling Monitor (BHM).
What will you do when all the fresh water in the survival craft is finished or about to finish?
Use sea water to keep your body wet.
Start collecting rain water.
Drink only 1 liter of sea water per day.
Which of the following hose lengths corresponds best to the most common ones found onboard?
When could there be a demonstration of how to start a lifeboat engine?
A demonstration could be arranged during a lifeboat drill.
There is an instruction card inside the lifeboat showing how to start the engine.
A demonstration is not necessary, because there are a limited number of persons who given the responsibility for starting the lifeboat engine.
Starting the lifeboat engine is very easy and there does not need to be any demonstration.
What is a “Bollard”?
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.
The diagram shows the direction that a rope runs during a mooring operation and a possible place where it may break. Where would be considered the safest position to stand?
Outside the blue coloured zone.
Between the “point of break” and the “fairlead”.
Behind the point of restraint, but inside the blue coloured zone.
Inside the blue coloured zone.
What kind of foot wear should be used when working on deck and in the engine room?
Safety shoes or safety boots.
According to industry standard guidelines and assuming terminal regulations do not require otherwise, what action should be taken to drain water that builds up on the deck during cargo handling operations in rainy conditions?
The accumulated water is to be drained periodically and the scupper plugs to be immediately closed once the water has been run off. Water containing oily residues is to be transferred to a slop tank or other suitable receptacle.
The accumulated water is to be transferred to a spare tank.
During periods of heavy rain, it is considered prudent and safe to allow water to drain continuously; therefore scupper plugs should be removed in such conditions.
What are the duties of an effective bridge look out?
Keeping a constant observation around the ship.
All of the alternatives specified.
Keep a lookout for other ships; navigation lights and any other dangers which may have no lights.
Ensure there is always a bridge lookout on duty and only leave the lookout when given permission.
Among the additives used to improve the effectiveness of water in the fight against fire there are the moisturing ones. What is the task they perform?
They reduce the surface tension of water.
They protect the fuel with a thin covering that holds up the ignition.
They increase the viscosity of water.
They protect the fuel with a thin covering that holds up the ignition and they increase the viscosity of water.
When disconnecting the cargo hose after discharging, some oil is drained into the drip- tray under the manifold which already contains a small amount of dirty water. What is the correct way to dispose of this oil?
Transfer it to the sloptank and later discharge it to a reception facility.
Drain overboard when the vessel is 50 nautical miles off the coast.
Mix in an appropriate quantity of dispersant chemicals and drain it overboard when in open water.
Drain it to a cargo tank.
What will you bring in a lifeboat if the ship is abandoned?
Warm clothes, blankets and lifevests.
As much biscuit and canned food as possible.
All pets that will most likely not be able to enter the boat themselves.
All valuables, like money, jewelry etc.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Secondary means of escape.
How is a EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) activated?
Most EPIRBs are remotely activated from the ship.
The EPIRB is always transmitting and does not need to be activated.
Most EPIRBs are automatically activated when they enter the water.
Most EPIRBs must be manually switched on.
In the diagram, the amount of water under the keel is indicated by the letter “C”. Which bridge instrument would measure this value?
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 (muster station).
Report on the bridge (deck crew) or engine control room (engine crew) for further orders.
Go to (or remain in) your cabin and wait for further orders.
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 line thrown ashore when a vessel ties up.
A mooring line is a line that is passed through a block ashore.
A mooring line is a small diameter line attached to a large diameter rope.
Read the text in the diagram 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.
In order to extinguish a flammable liquid of the same kind as alcohol, we can use:
Hydrocarbon gas encountered in oil tankers cannot burn in an atmosphere containing less than approximately what percentage of oxygen (by volume)?
What is the objective of the merchant navy?
To safely transport goods by sea.
To provide employment for persons who wish to become seafarers.
To transport and deliver goods as quickly as possible.
To earn money for the shipowner.
Which statement about the garbage record book is true?
It is used to record all operational and accidental garbage discharges.
Each entry is to be signed by the Master.
It is required by all ships on International voyage.
Each entry is to be written in the language of the ship’s flag state.
You have been assigned to enter a hold and check the general cargo stowed in it, as part of an on-passage monitoring procedure. What must be in place before you can do that?
The necessary permits, based on valid atmospheric and other applicable tests.
Written instructions from the Chief Officer on what to check in the hold.
A list of the items stowed in the applicable hold, extracted from the Cargo Manifest, must be available for reference during the check.
Emergency equipment at the after end of the maindeck.
During bunker transfer operations, deck scuppers should be:
Plugged to prevent spilled oil flowing overboard.
Only fitted to the side of the vessel that bunkers are being loaded.
Attended by crew to collect any spilled oil that approaches.
The diagram shows the lead of a rope during mooring operations, and the possible point where it may break. Where would be considered the safest place to be standing?
Where ever you feel safe.
Outside the coloured zone.
Behind the “point of restraint” but inside the zone.
What kind of permits have to be obtained before starting cold work in tanks?
Cold work permit + Permit for entry.
Which activity will have the greatest fire-fighting effect in case of a fire?
Extinguishing attempt is started immediately.
All fire-fighting teams are organized as soon as possible.
All possible fire-fighting equipment is brought to the scene.
All heat burns should be:
Treated by the doctor only.
Applied with soothing lotion as soon as possible.
Covered with Gauze or bandage immediately.
Cooled as quickly as possible with running cold water for at least 10 minutes.
What do you understand by: “Secure the tug”?
To pass a line to the tug.
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.
Go to the lifeboat start the motor then call the duty officer and commence fight the fire.
Report to bridge or duty officer, actuate the fire alarm, organise and commence fighting the fire.
In which ways is heat transmitted?
Conduction, convection and radiation.
Delay, conduction, radiation.
Gasification, conduction and convection.
Radiation and gasification.
What is the inherent danger in welding/cutting in piping containing freon?
Development of explosive gases.
Development of nitrous gases.
Depletion of oxygen in the air.
Depletion of the ozone layer.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Secondary means of escape.
What is understood by the term “Boat Drill”?
“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 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” means an exercise in the safe methods of handling a lifeboat in heavy seas.
On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term “BREADTH” are given. Which one is the correct one?
Breadth is given by B on the figure.
Breadth is given by C on the figure.
Breadth is given by A on the figure.
Breadth is given by D on the figure.
In which way shall a survivor be hauled out of the sea?
What does the term “Hard a Starboard” or “Hard to Starboard” mean?
Put the wheel fully over to starboard.
Do not allow the vessel to swing to port.
Start the ship swinging to starboard.
The wheel is difficult to turn to starboard.
What is the term used to designate the work that may cause heat, sparks or flames and that cannot be performed if specific compulsory precautions are not taken in places where nearby flammable products could be present?
Specially hazardous work.
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 given by A on the figure.
Underkeel clearance is given by B on the figure.
Underkeel clearance is given by C on the figure.
Underkeel clearance is given by D on the figure.
You have abandoned ship in a liferaft. In most cases, which of the following actions should you generally take?
Organise a lookout system. Join up with other survival craft if possible. Stream the sea anchor.
Join up with any other survival craft and stream the sea anchor.
Start paddling in the direction of the nearest land.
Organise a lookout system.
An immersion suit is:
Not allowing undue ingress of water after a jump from a height of not less than 4,5 m into the water.
Not allowing undue ingress of water after a jump from a height of not less than 18 m into the water.
Totally waterproof whatever may be the condition of immersion.
What is the main fire fighting medium used for the cargo area of an oil tanker?
Which one of the following types of rope is the most dangerous to work with?
The presence of smoke represents one of the greatest dangers in the fire-fighting. Why?
It reduces the visibility, provokes panic, is irritating and may be toxic.
It only reduces visibility and is very hot.
It hinders communications, causes burns, and provoke panics.
It refrains the equipment from setting out the fire and is irritating.
In the human body, breathing is controlled by:
The respiratory centre in the brain.
When handling slops on an oil tanker, what is meant by “settling”?
Allowing the oil and water to separate out.
Allowing any waxy layers to settle below the residual oil.
Allowing the mixture to rest once it has been pumped into the slop tank, so that any static charge disperses.
Allowing any sediment to separate out and drop to the bottom of the tank.
The rescue quoit of a liferaft is attached to a buoyant line whose length is at least: