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It is important that a compress is done correctly. One of the alternative signs, after completed compress bandage, shows that the bandage may be to tight. Which one?
Heartbeat increase and a dizzy feeling.
Blue colour of the skin above the bandage.
Swelling below the bandage and heavy pain.
Swelling above the bandage.
With reference to oil tanker equipment, the abbreviation VECS stands for:
Vapour Emission Control Standard.
Vapour Emission Control System.
Vapour Emission Calibration System.
Vapour Ejection Control System.
All designated SAR aircraft and civil aircraft carry equipment operating on the international aeronautical distress frequencies (amplitude modulation). The aeronautical distress frequencies are:
121,5 MHz and/or 243,0 MHz.
243,1 MHz and/or 486,2 MHz.
127,8 MHz and/or 349,6 MHz.
123,8 MHz and/or 247,6 MHz.
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?
That there is two valve segregation.
There is no so special requirement.
That one valve segregation is maintained at all times.
That two valves must be closed on each line or a “spacer” removed to ensure no direct connection between tanks.
A ship moving through heavy seas is affected by the water pressure at the bows causing an effect known as “Panting”. What structure in the forward region of the ship combats the effects of Panting?
Collision bulkhead and deck.
Double bottom tanks and floors.
Panting beams and stringers.
If an electrical storm strikes in the vicinity of the ship whilst conducting oil transfer operation, the OOW should:
Suspend all cargo transfer operations and close all tank openings and vents valves.
Reduce cargo transfer rate to a minimum to reduce the rate of vapour expulsion from the venting system of the receiving vessel.
Maintain a close check on inert gas content in the ships tanks, but continue the cargo transfer.
Remove the deck scuppers in preparation for heavy rain.
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 am required to keep out of the way. I will make a broad alteration of course to starboard.
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 will maintain my course and speed.
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.
What sound signal shall be used on ship’s whistle when there is a man overboard?
4 long blasts repeatedly.
5 long blasts repeatedly.
6 long blasts repeatedly.
3 long blasts repeatedly.
When a pollution incident occurs there is a plan for actions to be undertaken. State which of following priority sequences to be considered:
Stop pumps – clean up – report.
Report – stop pumps – clean up.
Stop pumps – report – clean up.
Clean up – report -stop pumps.
If requested by a coastal radio station to participate in a rescue operation, what is the most important information you may give?
Your position, name, call sign and speed.
The ballast that may be discharged from an oil tanker without the use of the ODME is:
Ballast from segregated ballast tanks (SBT).
Clean ballast from cargo tanks.
Dirty ballast from cargo tanks.
When you join a new ship, how are you informed about safety rules, alarm instructions and your own duties in case of an emergency?
By folder distributed to each crewmember.
By alarm instructions in all crew cabins.
By muster lists exhibited in conspicuous places.
By oral instructions by the Captain.
When cargo discharge reaches stripping levels on an oil tanker, it is necessary to reduce the inert gas pressure so as to:
Avoid over-capacity in the IG generator.
Avoid locking the cargo pump impeller.
Comply with the requirement of MARPOL Annex VI.
One can check the functioning of the SART by:
Activating it by extracting the antenna.
Removing it from the holder and turning the SART upside down.
Activating the SART and checking the effect on the radar screen.
Lowering SART in to the sea.
On a MF/HF-transmitter-receiver there is a volume control. Another name for this is:
The accuracy of an Inmarsat-E positioning-system is:
During Crude Oil Washing, those areas of the cargo tank which are not directly struck y the oil jet from the tank washing machines are referred to as:
How much water per person is provided in a lifeboat not equipped with a desalting apparatus?
Which of the following types of fire extinguishers must be found in an engine room containing an internal combustion engine?
All of the mentioned must be provided.
A sufficient number of foam type fire extinguisher of at least 45 litre capacity (or equivalent).
At least two portable foam extinguishers (or equivalent).
At least one set of portable air-foam equipment.
The ship is drifting in the open sea with a temporary engine breakdown. The ship is equipped with GPS navigation equipment. What should the bridge Officer of the Watch do in this situation?
All of the possible answers.
Keep a good lookout for other ships.
Display the “Not under Command” signal and switch off the normal steaming lights.
Plot the direction and rate of drift and predict the ships position for the period while the ship is “Not Under Command”.
An Oil Record Book, Part 1, shall be provided to every ship of 400 tons gross tonnage and above to record machinery space operations. Out of below mentioned operations, it is compulsory to record:
Transfer of oil from settling – to daytank.
Discharge of water from Aft, Peak Tank.
Bunkering of bulk lubricating oil.
A fire bulkhead of the “C” class must be constructed of:
Steel or equivalent material.
Non-combustible material.
Low flame spread material.
Ignition resistant material.
What is the maximum length of a fire zone on any deck?
What is the minimum number of channels required for the portable two-way VHF’s for survival craft?
A balanced rudder has some of the rudder area forward of the rudder axis. About how much area should this be to call it a balanced rudder?
The vessel is in a 360° turn with engine full ahead. If the engine speed is reduced during the turn, will there be any change in the turning diameter?
No, the turning diameter will only change if the rudder angle is reduced.
Yes, the turning diameter will increase if the speed is reduced.
Yes, the turning diameter will be smaller if the speed is reduced.
No, the turning diameter will not change if the speed is reduced.
Via a coast-station radio medical advice is asked using NBDP. What command has to be given after ga +?
What is minimum equipment needed for entering a tank or void space that is not gas free or does not contain sufficient oxygen?
Good quality face mask and a safety line.
Coverall and safety shoes.
Self contained breathing apparatus in addition to normal safety equipment.
With an EPIRB:
You must check the manufacturer of the battery.
You must check the date the battery must be replaced.
You must check if it is attached properly to a railing with the required line.
You must check the working of the charger and check the loaded condition of the battery.
Which one of the listed requirements regarding the stowage of rescue boats corresponds to present SOLAS regulations. Rescue boats shall be stowed:
In a state of readiness for launching in not more than 2 minutes.
So that neither the rescue boat nor its launching arrangements will interfere with any survival craft at any other launching station.
Wherever space is available.
Attached to launching appliances.
To inform ship of coast-stations messages, coast-stations give at fixed times:
A list of the official identification numbers, for example the Maritime Mobile Service Indentity (MMSI).
A traffic list with the call-sign of the ships involved in alphabetical numerical sequence.
A list of all the messages for each vessel.
A list with the names of the ships involved spoken alphabetical numerical sequence.
What is the shortest distance between two points on the surface of the earth?
If a person is in a state of shock, what of the following is the correct thing of you to do?
Be kind to the casualty and give anything to eat or drink at first opportunity.
Treat and reassure the casualty and stay with the person at all times.
Move the casualty as much as possible.
Apply hot-water bottles to keep the pasient warm.
During an oil cargo discharging operation, the IG supply to the tanks fails. As an OOW you would:
Slow down and relieve the vacuum by opening the tanks lids and inform the chief officer.
Immediately stop the discharging and inform the Chief Officer.
Activate the inert fans and blow fresh air into the cargo tanks, and inform the terminal authority.
Continue discharging with the cargo pumps running at minimum speed, and inform the engine room.
Which of the following two digits codes is used to obtain medical advice?
When a character in the NAVTEX message sent is not received in the proper way:
A closely resembling character will be printed.
Any other character will be printed.
The message will not be printed at all until, with repeated transmission, it can be automatically compared and corrected.
Nothing or a special character will be printed.
Is it safe to carry a bag of tools in your hand, up a vertical ladder? Select the best option:
Yes it is – provided the ship is not rolling too badly.
Yes it is – provided that the carrying hand is wrapped around the ladder.
No it is not – two hands should always be used to climb the ladder.
Yes it is – provided three points of contact are maintained.
What does this two flag hoist signal indicate?
Keep clear. I have divers down.
I am in distress and require immediate assistance.
(On a vessel alongside). You Should proceed at slow speed when passing me.
I require medical assistance.
If the ship’s Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment is inoperational, the items to record in the Oil Record Book include:
The time/reason of the failure and the name of the service contractor who has been called for repairs.
The time/reason of the failure, and the time at which it is made operational again.
The amount of oily water discharged whilst the equipment was out of commission.
The identity of the repair engineer and the date on which the repair was carried out eventually.
Most cases of oil pollution are caused by human errors, often jointly by seafarers and shore based clean-up teams. What has proved to be the essential mistake executed by the shore people regarding environment damages?
Dispersement of chemicals.
Messages sent via INMARSAT-C are charged:
On the basis of a 3 minute minimum charge with 1 minute incremental steps.
On the number of kilobits of information transmitted per block of 256 bits.
On the basis of a 6 second minimum charge with 6 second incremental steps.
On the number of kilobits of information transmitted per block of 1 024 bits.
On what wave band does the search and rescue radar transponder operate?
Most minor oilspills are caused by:
Unforeseeable circumstances.
Which one of the listed items has to be included in a distress message?
Weather in immediate vincinity.
Identification of the ship.
What is the minimum distance between the helmet and the head of the wearer supposed to be?
The log-in of an Inmarsat-C installation is important:
To keep watch on Sat-C for safety messages.
To inform the addressee, that one is available for messages offered.
To inform the LES, that one is available for messages offered.
To inform the NSC that one is available for messages offered.
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.
Which one of the listed requirements regarding the stowage of a survival craft corresponds to present SOLAS regulations? Each survival craft shall be stowed:
On the starboard side of the ship.
In a secure and sheltered position and protected from damage by fire or explosion.
Wherever space is available.
In a state of readiness so that two crew-members can prepare for embarkation and launching in less than 15 minutes.
Which position is the best to stop bleeding from the nose?
Laying on the back, leaning the head as much back as possible.
Laying on the back, holding a wet, cold towel on the top of the nose.
Holding the nose above steamed water.
Sitting on a chair, leaning forward, with two fingers pressing the nose together.
In the Inmarsat Maritime Communications Handbook one can find information about:
2 digit code telex services.
Numbers of fax subscribers.
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.
When a ship is lying at anchor in a tidal area using both forward anchors, to what particular aspect should the officer of the watch be paying special attention?
The two anchors will restrict the ships swing with the tide and the ship may not lie to the prevailing current and wind.
The tension on both cables should be similar, to avoid one dragging and all the weight of the ship remaining on the other anchor only.
The ship will become controlled by the tide and the wind will not be allowed to have any effect on the direction the ship lies at anchor.
When the ship swings to the tide the direction of swing should be controlled to avoid the anchor cables becoming wrapped round each other.
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 is the meaning of the medical term “Hypothermia”?
Hypothermia is the condition of a person who has severe dehydration.
Hypothermia is the condition when a diabetic person is suffering from too much sugar intake.
Hypothermia is the condition when the core temperature of the body is lower than normal.
Hypothermia is the term when a person is suffering from a high temperature.
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.
Which of the following is a coast station MMSI?
The following information must be given on the SART:
The date of replacement of the hydrostatic release unit.
The name of the operator.
Date of replacement of the batteries.
Which method is used to make a physical connection between a rescue vessel and a wreck?
A casualty suddenly loses consciousness and falls to the ground letting out a strange cry. The pasient is red-blue in the face and froth may appear around the mouth. You are witnessing a major epileptic attack. What should you do?
Give the casualty a lot to drink and keep talking to the person at all times.
Loose tight clothing, ask all unnecessary bystanders to leave and carefully place something soft under the head. If casualty is unconscious, place the person in Recovery position.
Move the casualty in a sit-up position and put something in the persons mouth to protect the tongue.
Forcibly restrain and try to wake the casualty.
What action should the Officer of the Watch (OOW) take if he is forced to make a major deviation from the voyage plan?
Check that the deviation will not lead into danger.
Make an appropriate entry in the Log Book.
There is no special action necessary.
Where can a ship expect an act of piracy to take place?
At the south end of the Red Sea.
At sea there is a container adrift which can be a danger for navigation. The call starts with:
What material should boiler suits be made of?
What is/are the area(s) of the vessel which present a greater risk of fire?
Cargo holds and engine rooms.
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.
During tank washing, besides maintaining the tank oxygen content below 8 % by volume, it should also be ensured:
That a positive pressure is maintained in the tank.
That a negative pressure is maintained in the tank.
That a minimum of 2,4 bar inert gas inlet pressure is maintained in the tank.
That the tank is maintained at atmospheric pressure level.
What is “DRAUGHT”, in the figure?
Draught is indicated by A, in the figure.
Draught is indicated by C, in the figure.
Draught is indicated by D, in the figure.
Draught is indicated by B, in the figure.
The input of an area code prefix in (radio) telex-traffic:
Differs for each country.
Not necessary, area code prefixes are same for each country.
Is not necessary, area code prefixes are unique for each country.
Has to be put in without the zero.
What should be a correct form of response to the question: What is the weather in your position?
The correct form of response would be: “The weather is bad with restricted visibility”.
The correct form of response would be: “The wind and sea is fine”.
The correct form of response would be: “The weather is satisfactory and there no restriction to the vessels progress”.
The correct form of response would be to give the wind force and direction, the range of visibility and the sea state.
A distress alert on board may only be transmitted on explicit order of:
The navigating officer on duty.
As per SOLAS the Inert Gas System of an oil tanker must deliver the inert gas with a maximum level of oxygen of:
Not more than 5 % by volume.
Between 8 % to 11 % by volume.
Not more than 8 % by volume.
A DSC distress alert single frequency call attempt is awaiting acknowledgement:
Not repeated automatically.
Repeated manually when required.
Automatically repeated after 3 and a half to 4 and a half minutes.
Automatically repeated after 1 to 1 and a half minutes.
Which spaces, in regard to fire protection, shall be separated from the rest of the ship by thermal and structural boundaries? (SOLAS II-2/2.2.2).
Storage rooms for inflammable materials.
The purpose of the demister unit within the Inert Gas System is:
To remove water from the IGS stream.
To remove sulphur oxides.
At sea red rocket signals are seen. This is not reported by radio. You have to begin the distress alert procedure via VHF with the term:
Which of these are indications that a parcel is suspicious?
The parcel came from Joe in the safety department and arrived quicker than expected.
The parcel is wrapped in clean, brown paper and is addressed to a crewmember from his wife.
The parcel is addressed to no one in particular, arrives unexpectedly and seems heavy for its size.
The parcel smells like chocolate.
What is the minimum number of immersion suits that are required to be provided for each open lifeboat under SOLAS rules?
The whip-antenna of the MF transceiver was lost in bad weather. The MF transceiver can be used again:
Only if the whip-antenna is replaced by another whip-antenna of the same length.
If the whip-antenna is replaced by an antenna of about the same length as the original one.
If instead of the whip-antenna, another whip-antenna such as the spare VHF antenna is connected.
If the whip-antenna is replaced by a Sat-C antenna.
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.
When navigating using the GPS, how does the GPS display indicate when the accuracy of the displayed position is reduced?
The GPS display is always very accurate and does not give any indication of lack of accuracy.
The GPS display flashes and sounds an alarm.
A large “Correction Factor” number is displayed on the screen.
A large HDOP value is displayed on the screen.