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What is the purpose of the radiotelephony two tone alarm?
Attract the attention of the person on watch.
Activate bridge watchkeeping receivers.
Alert COSPAS/SARSAT satellites.
Activate bridge watchkeeping receivers and attract the attention of the person on watch.
How can an azimuth or bearing be indicated by signal flags?
The letter A + three numerals + the letter R or T.
The letter N + three numerals.
The letter B + three numerals.
The letter A + three numerals.
The free volume of carbon dioxide (CO2) of a fixed gas fire-extinguishing system shall be calculated at:
Which of the following precautions should be taken when work is to be carried out on the radar scanner unit on the mast?
Only the electrical fuses for the radar undergoing repairs needs to be removed, allowing the ship to retain a workable radar.
A sign needs to be attached to all the radars warning the bridge officers of repairs and the fact the radars are “Not to be used”.
A “Not to be used” sign on all radars and fuses for the complete radar systems to be removed.
Only the electrical fuses for the scanner motor needs to be removed.
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.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Rescue boat with waterproof canopy.
Silencing by a station, not in charge of the distress-traffic, is done as follows:
“SEELONCE MAYDAY” followed by the call-sign of the ship in distress.
“SEELONCE DISTRESS” followed by the silencing station’s call-sign.
“SILENCE DISTRESS” followed by call sign of the ship in distress.
“SEELONCE MAYDAY” followed by the silencing station’s call-sign.
A lead battery of 200 Ah, in accordance with the DIN-standard, must be able to supply:
6 ampere during 20 hours.
200 ampere during 1 hour.
1 ampere during 200 hours.
10 ampere during 20 hours.
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.
During a telex-connection with a subscriber it is:
Mandatory to ask for the charges.
Necessary to verify the good passing of the message at the operator of the coast or ground-station.
Obligatory to send the indication “msg” at the beginning of the message.
Recommended at the beginning and at the end of the message-transport to exchanges “answer back’s”.
Onboard the following message is received on the DSC controller: DOO: 245329000 CH16; S distress ack 244123000. What station sent the distress acknowledgement?
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.
Special Areas as per MARPOL are:
All sea areas within 50 miles from the nearest land, where that coastal state is a signatory to MARPOL.
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.
Specific geographical sea areas in which special mandatory measures for the prevention of sea pollution by oil are required.
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.
What name is given to the inspection and measurements at the end of a bulk carrier’s loading operation, that determines the weight of cargo lifted based on the observed draughts, any list, hog or sag, the dock water density and the calculation of ballast and consumables on the vessel?
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.
Which of the suggested navigational systems is a “Hyperbolic” navigational system and has hyperbolae as position lines?
All of the suggested systems.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Davit launched rescue boat.
Which one of the listed requirements regarding lifeboat equipment correspond to present regulations? The normal equipment of every lifeboat shall include:
Helicopter rescue equipment.
Sea charts and navigation equipment.
An optical fire detector head is activated by:
The radiation of the heat given off by flames.
The flames that are a result of combustion.
The visible smoke that is a result of combustion.
Injuries resulting from slips and falls constitute the largest percentage of accidents that occur in the catering department. What shall be done to reduce this high accident rate?
Keep the floors and decks free from fat and grease.
Install thermostats to avoid water from freezing to ice.
Do not wash off all rubbish to prevent persons slipping.
Ensure that slippery substances are not left where several persons are expected to be around.
A “sour crude” is defined as:
A crude oil cargo which has left substantial residues in the bottom of the tank after discharge.
A crude oil from West Africa.
A petroleum product which reacts with water during tank-washing leading to a distinctive odour about the tank deck.
A crude oil or products containing appreciable amounts of hydrogen sulphide and/or mercaptans.
Where should be located the VHF survival craft transceivers during normal operation of the ship?
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.
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.
In the Inmarsat Maritime Communications Handbook one can find information about:
2 digit code telex services.
Numbers of fax subscribers.
On area A4 the function “Transmission of ship to shore distress alerts” is mainly based on:
The use of HF DSC and Inmarsat Epirbs.
The use of MF DSC and Inmarsat Epirbs.
The use of VHF DSC and VHF Epirbs.
The use of HF DSC and COSPAS SARSAT Epirbs.
What is the meaning of the abbreviation “RQ” at the end of a DSC sequence?
Acknowledgement broadcast.
The type-indication of the radio set is mentioned in:
What is this?
The United Nations stamp used for endorsing international shipping certificates.
The identification stamp placed in the passport of a stowaway by an Immigration Officer to indicate that his or her nationality is “unknown”.
The United Nations Packaging symbol used for Dangerous Goods.
The “Unitary Nomenclature” symbol placed alongside the name of a dangerous cargo in shipping documents to indicate that it appears on the list of approved international shipping names.
In which publication will you find the working frequencies of coast stations?
The ITU List of Call signs and Numerical Identities of Stations used by the maritime mobile and maritime mobile-satellite services.
The ITU List of Radiodetermination and Special Services.
The ITU List of coast stations.
The ITU List of Ship Stations.
You are in open water and clear conditions. You are approaching the pilot station when you hear this signal from a vessel ahead of you. What does it signify?
That the vessel is altering his course to starboard.
That the vessel is starting his engine and resuming his passage.
That the vessel is operating astern propulsion.
That the vessel is picking up his pilot.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Gathering place for embarkation formalities.
Muster station for families only.
Muster station for unaccompanied minors (UM).
If your vessel is fitted with wires on self-stowing “split drum” winches, the advantage of having these split drum winches is:
Less chance of the wire being jammed in the reel.
All the listed alternatives.
Increased brake holding capacity due to the ability to keep the paid out wire in a single layer on the drum.
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.
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”.
At sea there is a container adrift which can be a danger for navigation. The call starts with:
The “pour point” of an oil cargo is:
The lowest temperature at which a gas converts back to liquid.
The temperature necessary for a cargo to load from shore by gravity alone.
The temperature as recorded during the taking of cargo samples.
The lowest temperature at which it will remain fluid.
If one wishes to make a collect call from a vessel to a shore subscriber, one must:
Request for a collect call.
Inform the telephone number on whom to charge the call.
Request for a personal call.
Request for telephone message stating name, address and telephone number.
When having a fire alarm during normal working hours, what immediate actions should be taken?
Start the fire pump, the sooner the better.
Act according to instruction given in the fire plan.
Start searching for the fire to determine if it is in the engine room.
Everybody gather in the safety centre.
The small amount of cargo found in the cargo tanks before loading is referred to as OBQ, which means:
TSV (Total Surveyed Volume).
ROB (Remaining On Board).
OPB (Observed Preliminary Volume).
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 steering by autopilot, how often should manual steering be checked?
When there is an indication there may be problem.
No checking is necessary.
At least once a day during the morning 8 to 12 watch.
Unconscious casualties who are breathing and whose hearts are beating should be placed in the Recovery Position. Why is this position so important?
The position ensures that an open airway is maintained.
The recovery position makes it easy to maintain any kind of bleeding.
Because it keeps the heart beating.
The position prevents the pasient from falling asleep.
The method to avoid adverse effects of free surface on an oil tanker with full liquid cargo would be to ensure that:
There are at least two longitudinal bulkheads and a large initial GM.
There are several athwartship bulkheads.
There are deep floors in the bottom of the tanks.
Which type of call will be sent by a ship adrift and needing the assistance of a tug? The weather is not bad and the ship will be aground 24 hours later.
With reference to oil tanker operations, “clingage” refers to:
Residues remaining on the inside of a pipeline, or on the internal structure of a cargo tank after an oil cargo has been discharged.
The resistance to flow in a pipeline during the discharge of an oil cargo.
Oil residues remaining in the bottom of a cargo tank after tank-cleaning.
Electrostatically charged bubbles of air and moisture suspended in an oil cargo after loading.
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.
What vessels must have automatic fire detection onboard with heat/smoke detectors and audible alarm?
All ships that are covered by the IMO safety conventions.
All ships that are built after 1986.
It is the owners option to have fire detection onboard.
All ships that are built on or after 1986 in accordance with local rules and regulations.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Close rescue boat ventilation aperture.
Secure doors in the ship’s side plating.
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.
Which of the following two digits codes is used to obtain maritime assistance?
The frequency 121,5 MHz is used for:
What are the main components causing the magnetic compass to require a regular evaluation and compass correction?
The change in the position of the magnetic pole causing annual changes in the variation.
Permanent and induced magnetism in the ships structure.
The continual changes of courses steered by the ship.
The function of the scrubber within an Inert Gas system is:
To wash and warm the flue gas.
To quench, cool and clean the flue gas.
To blend the flue gas and air.
To prevent backflow of dangerous vapours to the machinery space.
On area A3 the function “Reception of shore to ship distress alerts” is mainly based on:
The use of SARSAT COSPAS Epirbs and NAVTEX.
The use of MF DSC and INMARSAT C SAFETYNET.
The use of HF DSC and INMARSAT C SAFETYNET.
The use of VHF DSC and NAVTEX.
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.
Distress MF communications should normally be operated:
In G3E mode – on simplex basis.
In G3E mode – on duplex basis.
In J3E mode – on duplex basis.
In J3E mode – on simplex basis.
A tug is moving towards the bow of the ship to make fast and is in the vicinity of the ship’s shoulder, as illustrated. What specific danger should be considered when making this approach to the bow?
The positive pressure field at the ships bow may repel the tug and make the connection very difficult to establish.
All of the alternative answers.
The stern of the tug may be sucked in towards the bow and also suffer a reduction in the positive GM, making it very unstable.
The tug may be turned across the bow of the ship and also suffer a lose of stability with a danger of being turned over if touched by the ship.
The mandatory color of a hand flare is:
What would be the effects of a ship passing into shallow water?
The ship is less responsive to both rudder and propeller.
The speed is not affected, but more rudder is required to steer the ship.
The vessel has a tendency to swing to port with a single fixed-pitch right-hand turning propeller.
There is no noticeable difference in performance of the ship.
The purpose of the “mud box” fitten on a tanker is to:
Restrict any particles and solids entering the pipeline system.
Collect ships waste and water mud when ballasting and de-ballasting.
Catch the mud from the anchors and cables and deposit these at the windlass.
Catch spills when connecting the discharge or loading hose.
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.
What is the emergency channel on VHF?
What general background colour is used on warning signs that indicate emergency or first-aid features, or indicate a safe condition?
The maximum rudder angle on your ship is 35°. Do you think this is the angle that the rudder is most effective?
No, the rudder is most effective at small rudder angles.
Yes, the rudder is most effective at max angle.
No, the most effective rudder angle is about 25 to 30°, this is because the rudder is stalling at 35° angle.
No, the rudder is most effective at angles between 10 and 20°.
When must personal protective equipment be worn?
When making the vessel fast.
At all times when identified as a control method with risk assessment.
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.
Watch keeping engineers shall have a minimum of knowledge of the vessel’s engine room and operation of its functions prior to being accepted as Engineer on Duty, and shall acknowledge his familiarization with the equipment by signing a check list listing all units he shall be able to operate. Minimum knowledge is:
Understand the function of all main and auxiliary equipment, e. g. machinery, pumps, fuel systems, cooling systems and the interlinks between various units and the function of them.
Start, operate and stop main and auxiliary machinery units, including switching between automatic, remote and/or manual control functions, and operate the various units in various modes.
Check routines during operation and prior to switching to UMS-mode.
He shall have all the knowledge as listed in the other alternatives.
What is the minimum distance between the helmet and the head of the wearer supposed to be?
What is correct UTC in this example? Approx. Pos: N49° 51′ W35° 23′, zone +2, Local Time 0900.
What are the limits of a passage or voyage plan?
It is dependant on the voyage and if there are any river or canal transits.
From Full Away On Passage (FAOP) to End Of Passage (EOP).
Non distress calls on 2 182 kHz and VHF channel 16 should not exceed:
The use of combustible material is restricted in the accommodation spaces in order to:
Reduce cost of construction.
Prevent occurrence of fire and explosion.
Contain and suppress fire and explosion in the compartment of origin.
When a satellite receives a “distress alert” from a Cospas-Sarsat EPIRB, the relay of the “distress alert” can be delayed because the satellite cannot immediately contact a:
NCS before the satellite is actually seen by this ground station.
LUT before the satellite is actually seen by this ground station.
LES before the satellite is actually seen by this ground station.
What is the approximate content of oxygen in air?
How many separate means of escape are provided from each fire zone above the bulkhead deck?
How many maintenance methods must be provided by ships sailing in area A1 and A2:
The number of frequencies on which a MF/HF-DSC distress alert multi-frequency call attempt can be transmitted is:
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.
Are there any restriction on entry into cargo holds at sea?
No special permission required.
Permission must be obtained from Chief Officer.
Permission required at night-time.