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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.
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.
When navigating along a coastline what should be considered the most accurate method of navigating?
Bearings of navigational shore marks such as lighthouses.
Use of radar ranges and bearings.
Passing close to navigational buoys.
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.
The aerial system of an Inmarsat-C terminal consist of:
An omni-directional aerial.
For how long time should a “SARSAT COSPAS” epirb be able to operate on its batteries?
Which of the following precautions should be taken when work is to be carried out on the radar scanner unit on the mast?
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”.
Only the electrical fuses for the scanner motor needs to be removed.
Only the electrical fuses forthe radar undergoing repairs needs to be removed, allowing the ship to retain a workable radar.
A “Not to be used” sign on all radars and fuses for the complete radar systems to be removed.
Your vessel is acting as the on scene commander during a distress rescue. Various vessels are interfering the distress traffic on the VHF. What message would you use to stop them interfering with this traffic?
What is the weather associated with being in the centre of an Anticyclone (a region of High Pressure)?
Light winds and fair weather, sometimes fog.
Persistent rain and very humid weather.
Strong winds and heavy rain.
Strong winds but with very little rain.
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.
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 would you call the wreckage of a yacht floating in the sea?
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.
Why is working at height on a moving vessel more risky than working at height ashore? Select the best option.
There is no difference between the two work places.
The vessel can be far from land and rescuers.
Safety standards ashore are higher than those at sea.
The vessel may be moving which causes extra loads on a person.
How is a Safety Management Certificate obtained?
RSS issue SMC with Register.
Vessel is surveyed by MCA and certificate issued.
Ship owner has Document of Compliance issued, and vessel is assessed and holds all statutory certificates.
Ship owner is authorised to carry out internal audits and issue SMC.
By the degree of selectivity of a receiver is meant:
Ability to distinguish weak stations from adjacent stronger stations.
Ability to prevent variations in the strength of radio frequency signal received.
Ability to make weak stations audible.
Ability to receive all signals.
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?
In making VHF communication or test transmission you must:
With DSC use, first broadcast the carrier wave for at least three seconds.
Identify yourself with your call sign and/or ship’s name.
Warn all ships in the vicinity.
First tap on the mike several times, but not more than 10 times.
The accuracy of an Inmarsat-E positioning-system is:
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.
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.
What is the colour and characteristic of a “towing light”, as defined in the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea?
One of two all-round amber, alternate flashing lights, displayed where they can best be seen.
White, fixed, displayed as an additional light on the foremast over an arc of 225°, from right ahead to 22,5° abaft the beam on each side of the vessel.
Amber, all-round, flashing, where it can best be seen.
Yellow, fixed, seen over an arc of 135° and so arranged as to display 67,5° from right aft on each side of the vessel.
The ship has a right-handed propeller and is swinging to starboard when the engines are slow ahead and the rudder is to starboard. The engines are stopped and the rate of swing rapidly slows down. How could the swing to starboard be maintained without the ship making much headway.
Transverse Thrust will reduce the swing and therefore a kick ahead is necessary with full starboard helm applied.
Astern on the engines will allow Transverse Thrust to continue the swing.
The only effective method is by using the bow thruster to push the bow to starboard.
By applying the rudder hard over to starboard and going ahead on the engines.
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.
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.
The good operation in any location, whether the NAVTEX is working properly or not, can be checked using:
A company test procedure.
Test transmissions specially broadcast for this purpose once a week.
A testing program built in for this purpose.
A compulsory built-in alarm for defects.
Which among the following list is particularly required for a totally enclosed lifeboat?
Hatches positioned so as to allow launching and recovery operations to be performed without any occupant having to leave the enclosure.
Handrails inside for persons moving to their seats.
Self-bailing arrangements.
Windows on both sides can be closed watertight and opened for ventilation.
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.
The number of frequencies on which a MF/HF-DSC distress alert multi-frequency call attempt can be transmitted is:
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.
The transmitting power of the mariphone is adjusted by setting:
What would be understood by the message “A yacht has capsized in heavy seas”?
The message means the vessel is taking in water.
The message means the vessel is experiencing heavy seas and may need assistance.
The message means the yacht has been overturned in heavy seas.
The message means the yacht has lost its Captain in heavy seas.
What is happening here?
These are two vessels engaged in fishing (pair trawling), showing the additional volutary signals for hauling nets.
These are two vessels engaged in fishing, using purse-seine gear. The searchlights are simply working lights.
These are two vessels engaged in fishing (pair trawling), showing the additional voluntary signals for shooting nets.
This is a vessel engaged in towing a disabled tow, restricted in its ability to manoeuvre, with a searchlight used to highlight the location of the tow.
Which of the following hull shapes would normally provide a directionally stable ship?
A short ship with a narrow beam.
A long ship with a wide beam.
A short ship with a wide beam.
A long ship with a narrow beam.
Testing a SART is permitted:
Only at sea, outside territorial waters.
Only in a port or harbour.
At sea, outside territorial waters, and in port or harbour.
What is the correct understanding of the term “Angle of Loll” when applied to ships stability?
The angle the ship will lie when the ship has a negative GM.
The angle of heel which the ship must reach before suffering progressive flooding through deck ventilators.
The angle the ship will lie when it has suffered a shift of cargo.
The maximum angle to which the ship rolls when rolling in a seaway.
What is the general emergency alarm signal as specified in SOLAS?
Seven or more short blasts followed by one long blast.
One long blast followed by seven short blasts or more.
Three short blasts followed by three long blasts then three short ones.
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.
The free volume of carbon dioxide (CO2) of a fixed gas fire-extinguishing system shall be calculated at:
Which word will precede a routine message?
No specific word will precede a routine message.
If a distress signal is received on board your ship, what should be the first action that should be taken?
Contact SAR Authorities via nearest coastal Radio station.
Determine how close your vessel is to the distressed vessel.
Determine if anyone else has heard the distress signal and if your vessel is near the distress.
Attempt to establish contact with the distressed vessel.
Crude Oil Washing of a cargo tank using oil containing substantial amount of water could result in:
Better drainage and less clingage but excessive slop quantity.
Better draining and less clingage, resulting in reduced slop quantity.
Better cleaning of the tank due to oil and water mixture.
Generation of an electrically charged mist inside the tank.
A ship is passing through a narrow channel and keeping to the starboard side of the fairway, as illustrated. What could be expected in this situation?
The ship will suffer bank rejection and the bow will be pushed away from the bank.
The ship will be sucked towards the bank and the stern will be pushed away due to ship-to-shore interaction.
The ship’s rudder will suffer a lack of effectiveness due to the shallow water, but should not be affected by the bank being close to the bow.
The ship will suffer ship to shore interaction and the bow will be sucked towards the bank.
Which of the following answers most suitably cover the standard duties of the bridge Officer of the Watch when the ship is at anchorage?
Display anchor signal, check the ships position and keep a good lookout.
Display anchor signal and keep a good lookout of other ships in the area.
Display the anchor signal, patrol the ship frequency and check the anchor chain for dragging.
Display the anchor signal and ensure the ship swings the same way at each change of tide.
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.
A man is reported to have fallen overboard and the Officer of the Watch releases the lifebuoy and starts a man overboard manoeuvre, who are the first persons onboard he should inform?
The crew quarters for extra lookouts.
Chief Officer and lifeboat party.
If one wants to transmit a weather report with an Inmarsat-C terminal one should use the following address:
If the radar is set onto the Relative Motion Display, what would an echo of a target with no trail indicate? Note this the trail of the echo and not a vector.
The target is on a collision course with own ship.
The target is on a constant bearing and getting closer to own ship.
The target is stopped and making no way through the water.
The target is on the same course and speed as own ship.
With reference to the efficiency of cargo pumps on oil tankers, the abbreviation NPSH stands for:
Necessary Pumping Suction Hazard.
Nominal Pressure Suction Head.
Net Pressure Suction Head.
Natural Pumping Standard Height.
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.
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.
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.
The proper operation of an Inmarsat-C terminal can be tested by:
Requesting a “self test”.
Doing a “recommissioning test”.
Sending a message to MF DSC.
Is there any special area where it is forbidden to pump out any sludge or oil residues?
There are 8 special area where it is forbidden to pump out any sludge or oil residues.
There are 4 special area the Baltic, Mediterranean, Red sea and Black sea where it is forbidden to pump out any sludge or oil residues.
There isn’t any special area where it is forbidden to pump out any sludge or oil residues.
There are 9 special area where it is forbidden to pump out any sludge or oil residues.
What does the term DISCHARGE mean, as used in the Oil Pollution Regulations?
All the other alternatives.
This device can detect a package of drugs inside a large delivery of ship’s stores. What is it?
What do you call the method used for bone-soft part injuries?
What colour flare is used to signal a safe landing place for small boats?
Hand flares and buoyant smoke signals can continue to burn or emit smoke after having been immersed for a period of 10 s.
Right, if the immersion depth is smaller than 100 mm.
Right, if the immersion depth is more than 1 m.
The primary purpose of the water seal within an inert gas system is:
To automatically compensate for temporary fluctuations in inert gas pressure within the cargo spaces.
To prevent the passage of petroleum gases back to the machinery spaces.
To automatically adjust the inert gas flow.
To provide a second washing cycle to inert gas.
Which of the answers best summarises the information which should be provided for the bridge Officer of the Watch within an effective Voyage plan?
All of the suggested answers.
Courses to steer; distance off dangers; parallel index lines; expected currents; prevailing winds; distance between alteration points.
Expected prevailing wind and weather.
Contingency arrangements in case of problems.
What is correct UTC in this example? Approx. Pos: N49° 51′ W35° 23′, zone +2, Local Time 0900.
With maintenance of batteries it is of primary importance that:
There is an absolute free access to the battery space.
There is proper relative humidity in the space where the batteries are stored.
The space where the batteries are stored is properly ventilated.
The distress message is used when the vessel is threatened by a serious and imminent danger and is in need of immediate assistance. What is the telegraphy and telephony distress message like?
T T T (Telegraphy) / SECURITE (Telephony).
F F F (Telegraphy) / RESCUE-RESCUE (Telephony).
S O S (Telegraphy) / MAYDAY (Telephony).
X X X (Telegraphy) / PAN-PAN (Telephony).
What will you serve seafarers who have been exposed to heat?
Strong cocktails with plenty ice.
Having a CO2 alarm during normal working hours, what immediate action should be taken?
Get out of the engine room as soon as possible.
Get into the control room.
What can be done to minimize the reduction of GM due to free surface?
Load fluids only into tanks with transverse subdivision bulkheads.
Close all watertight doors.
Reduce the number of slack tanks.
Load liquids into only one tank at a time.
A partially loaded ship is steaming slowly ahead in shallow, confined waters as illustrated in the diagram. Which of the suggested answers are the most critical external influences experienced by the vessel?
The ship will be making leeway due to the beam wind.
The ship will be experiencing the effects of Squat.
The ship will be experiencing interaction with the bank.
All of the suggested answers are critical.
In any US port according to the Code of Federal Regulations, the person responsible for preparing and completing the “Declaration of Inspection” prior to the transfer of an oil cargo can take place, is:
The US Coast Guard Captain of the port (COTP) or his designated representative.
The Terminal Representative (Loading Master).
The ship’s officer in charge of the oil transfer operation.
How many separate means of escape are provided from each fire zone above the bulkhead deck?
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.
You are sailing in shallow water with a 15 % Under Keel Clearance. Turning the ship around, what space do you need compared to deep water?
Need more space than normal.
To port less, to starboard more space.
The turning diameter of your ship is the same for all water depths.
Need less space than normal.
Which PPM is allowed for discharging of “Bilge Water” overboard?
Which personnel must undergo familiarization training on board?
What is the name given to the risk assessment programme developed by OCIMF, under which tankers are inspected and the results made available to potential charterers through a database of records?
The Chemical Distribution Institute (CDI) Inspection Programme.
The Ship Inspection Report Programme (SIRE).
The Tanker Inspection and Reporting System (TIRS).
The Enchanced Survey Programme.
Which of the following two digits codes is used to obtain medical advice?
The approximate Lower Flammable Limit of Crude Oil when measured as a percentage volume in air is:
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).
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.
You wish to send a DSC-message because of a m. o. b. situation and assistance by other ships is required. You have to choose the category: