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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
Falls used in launching shall be turned end for end at an interval of not more than X months and to be renewed not later than every Y years, where the intervals are:
A lifejacket or immersion suit light has a luminous intensity of, and is capable of working at minimum for a period of:
2 candelas (about 1,7 mile range at normal meteorological sight), 8 hours
2 candelas (about 1,7 mile range at normal meteorological sight), 4 hours
0,75 candelas (about 0,6 mile range at normal meteorological sight), 8 hours
0,75 candelas (about 0,6 mile range at normal meteorological sight), 4 hours
What is a polar (liquid)?
A liquid that mixes with water
A liquid that conducts electricity
A liquid that emits flammable vapour
A liquid that doesn't mix with water
What is the inherent danger in welding/cutting in piping containing freon?
Depletion of the ozone layer?
Depletion of oxygen in the air?
Development of nitrous gases?
Development of explosive gases?
*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?
The temperature control system of the crankshaft bearings of the main engine indicates high temperature. What would be the correct action to be taken with regard to opening and checking of the crankcase?
Stop the engine immediately and keep the luboil pump running for at least 20 minutes before opening the crankcase?
Stop the engine and open crankcase down immediately for inspection.
Stop the engine immediately, stop the luboil pump, and inspect the crankcase after 5 minutes.
Reduce the RPM to a minimum and open the crankcase doors carefully.
*What is the correct procedure to extinguish a soot fire in the exhaust boiler?
Stop the engine and use the CO2 fixed fire-extinguishing system
Reduce speed and use soot blowers if some are fitted
Stop the engine and let the fire burn out by itself
Increase speed or continue full speed
In case of a fire on the line in an oxyacetylene-line gas welding equipment, what action should be taken?
Close the valves on both bottles, first the acetylene and then the oxygen bottle
Do not close any valve and attack the fire, preferably with powder
Close the valve(s) on the acetylene bottle only
Close the valve(s) on the oxygen bottle only
*You are carrying out a search in a smoke filled compartment wearing a breathing apparatus. At what stage should you start to make your way out of the compartment?
Wait for the appropriate signal on your safety line as the personnel outside will be keeping a track of the time you have spent inside
Wait until the breathing apparatus warning whistle sounds.
Regularly check your pressure gauge and note how much air you used to reach your work area. Start to return when you have this amount left plus a reasonable reserve
15 minutes after starting to use the set as this leaves you with five minutes air left
The analyses of the smoke produced by a fire, may give an interpretation of that fire. Which are the factors we should take into account?
Opacity, amount and colour
There is no possible interpretation of a fire according to the smoke
Instructions for "Preparation for welding or hot work in cargo tanks" is laid down by the Norwegian Maritime Directorate. During ongoing inspection on work in cargo tanks, the gas concentration shall be measured:
At two levels for three places in the tank.
At three levels at one point close to the working area.
At one level for at least two places in the tank.
At three levels for at least two places in the tank.
While the vessel is in a Red Sea port during August loading/discharging a hydrocarbon cargo, should the air suction for the accommodation be:
Placed on full recirculation.
Recirk. full open, fresh air intake closed.
Closed down all together.
You wish to send an e-mail using the Inmarsat-C installation. The message has to be composed:
You want to send a DSC-call in connection with a shore telephone-call. You must choose:
Acoustic feedback can arise:
because the volume adjustment of the speaker is too high
because outside noise is amplified by the loudspeaker in the microphone
because the loudspeaker works as a microphone
“Fading” can partially be compensated by:
Which of the following is a INMARSAT C Mobile Earth Station Identification Number (IMN)?
The INMARSAT M Mobile Earth Station Identification Number (IMN) consists of:
nine digits, beginning by 6
nine digits, beginning by 4
seven digits, beginning by 1
nine digits, beginning by 3
The good operation in any location, whether the NAVTEX is working properly or not, can be checked using:
Test transmissions specially broadcast for this purpose once a week
A compulsory built-in alarm for defects
A testing program built in for this purpose
The authority to order to use of distress signals or distress alerts is:
the person designated to maintain communication during distress situations
the first person to discover the distress situation
What is the special requirement listed in IBC/BCH when loading White Spirit?
The tanks should be fitted with audible and visible high-level alarms.
The tanks should be fitted with remote temperature reading.
The tanks should be fitted with audible and visible high and high-high level alarms.
The tanks should be fitted with drop valves.
What should be applicable to tank cleaning operations by means of circulation products with low flash products (below 60° C) ?
It can be done without problems.
It can be done on stainless steel tanks only and if the tank cleaning hoses are grounded.
It can be done if the tankcleaning hoses are grounded.
It should be avoided, unless the tank atmosphere is inerted.
In addition to personal equipment a fireman's outfit also comprise breathing apparatus and a fireproof lifeline. How many complete sets of fireman's outfit is to be carried by all ships? (SOLAS II-2/17.3)
Who is responsible for the vessel's radio station and mandatory radio routines?
What will you serve seafarers who has been exposed to cold?
Fruit and vegetables only.
Brandy, whiskey or other strong drinks.
What is the search system pattern called using 1 vessel?
You are sailing in shallow water, with 15% Under Keel Clearance. With full RPM, what will your speed be compared to deep water?
The RPM will drop with 15% of full
Your vessel is transitting the Panama Canal. Which manning level is applicable?
Manning level as per statutory requirements + 10% more to handle mooring equipment.
Manning level as per (statutory requirements) masters discretion
A reduced crew is acceptable since the Panama Canal authorities are supplying transit crew.
Sufficiently manned in officers and crew to permit safe handling of vessel.
What is the first function of GMDSS?
Transmission and reception of on scene communication
Reception of shore to ship distress alerts
Transmission of ship to shore alerts
Transmission and reception of signals for locating
Vessels communicating with each other by mariphone, work:
dependent on the set onboard
What mode must be used on the MF/HF transmission when making a radiotelephone call:
What is the usual range of a VHF equipment ?
Which of the following is the correct minimum carriage requirement for a ship of more than 300 gross tons and operating in area A2:
1VHF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver – 1 or 2 SART – 1 NAVTEX or 1 EGC receiver – 2 or 3 VHF portable – 1 EPIRB – 1 MF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver
1VHF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver – 1 or 2 SART – 1 NAVTEX or 1 EGC receiver – 1 INMARSAT A,B or C – 1 EPIRB – 1 MF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver
1MF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver – 1 or 2 SART – 1 NAVTEX or 1 EGC receiver – 2 or 3 VHF portable – 1 EPIRB
1VHF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver – 1 NAVTEX or 1 EGC receiver – 2 or 3 VHF portable – 1 EPIRB – 1 MF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver
" What is the meaning of the abbreviation ""RQ"" at the end of a DSC sequence?"
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 muster lists exhibited in conspicuous places
by folder distributed to each crewmember
by oral instructions by the Captain
by alarm instructions in all crew cabins
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
muster station to liferaft
*The steps of the embarkation ladder used must be spaced apart by a distance of:
equally spaced, not less than 200 mm or more than 280 mm
equally spaced, not less than 300 mm or more than 380 mm
In a distress situation how many times, or for how long is the emergency alarm signal to be sounded ?
until it is manually turned off or is temporary interrupted by a message on the public address system
until the signal "risk is over" or the order "abandon ship" is given
*On ships fitted with davit launched liferafts, how often should onboard training take place, including, when applicable, the inflation and lowering of a liferaft?
Ship staff shall inspect all lifting equipment and record the inspection in the cargo gear record book at intervals of:
Whenever it is deemed necessary by the master
Which of the following is not a principle of heat transfer utilised in a boiler?
In preparing a reefer vessel for loading the next cargo a careful inspection of the cargo spaces should be carried out. All required maintenance and the repair of any damage identified during the inspection should be completed prior to loading. Select, from the options given, the most appropriate action to be taken when the maintenance and any repairs are completed.
Keep a record of the hours worked as a basis for a claim against the previous charterers.
Make a detailed record of all maintenance and repairs carried out for presentation to the supervisor at the loading port as proof that the vessel is in an acceptable condition for loading the cargo.
Don't bother recording anything as this type of work is considered routine.
Keep a record of all the repairs in the planned maintenance schedule.
What is shown in the attached image?
The attached image shows derricks
The attached image shows deck cranes
The attached image shows grabs attached to deck cranes, during cargo opertions
The attached image shows grabs attached to derricks, for cargo opertions
On a cellular container vessel, what would make a cargo hold not ready to accept containers?
Indented tank top plating
Insulating materials used on liquefied gas carriers are required to have certain properties including a good vapour diffusion resistance. Which of the insulating materials has the highest vapour diffusion resistance?
What sort of information must an inhibitor certificate contain?
Inhibitor name, number of cargo tanks inhibited, duration of effectiveness of inhibitor, expected duration of sea voyage and temperature limitation qualifying the lifetime of the inhibitor
Inhibitor name, number of cargo tanks inhibited, duration of effectiveness of inhibitor, expected duration of sea voyage and date the cargo tanks are inhibited
Inhibitor name, date inhibited and expire date of the inhibitor
Inhibitor name, concentration of inhibitor, duration of effectiveness of inhibitor, expected duration of sea voyage, temperature limitation qualifying the lifetime of the inhibitor and number of cargo tanks inhibited
What is the most important task after carrying out any major overhaul on a diesel engine?
A thorough check inside the engine to make sure all tools and cleaning rags have been removed.
Start the engine to check the direction of rotation.
Start the auxiliary blower to ventilate the engine so that it has sufficient fresh air for starting.
Repair any damaged paint work on the engine.
Commonly used on an oil tanker, what does an "Explosimeter" measure?
The amount of H2S gas in a tank atmosphere
The level of oxygen present within a tank
The composition of hydrocarbon gas / air mixtures in a tank atmosphere
The relative amounts of nitrogen and combustible gases within a tank
Why should a container with a damaged corner post not be loaded?
Because during discharge the ship could be held responsible for the damage
Because its strength is weakened
Because it will not fit properly into a container stack
Because the cargo inside might be damaged
Frostbite is one of the main hazards that personnel must be aware of when working on liquefied gas carriers. Which of the given options is the recommended first aid treatment for a person with frostbite injuries to the hand?
Rub victim's hands vigorously to warm them up quickly.
Place victim's hands in hot water to warm them up quickly.
Place victim's hands on the surface of a heater to warm them up.
Place victim's hands in a bowl of lukewarm water to gradually warm them up.
How can an approximate value of the initial transverse Metacentric Height (GM) be found from the Curve of Statical Stability (GZ curve)?
The value in metres from the X axis of the point where the curve changes from concave to convex shape.
Drawing a tangent to the curve through 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 (GZ)
Which of the following food types are good sources of polyunsaturated and monosaturated fatty acids?
Meat products, such as pies, re-formed joints and burgers
Fish, nuts and vegetables
Sugar, chocolate and pectin
You are an assistant cook, working on a large passenger ferry. You have a boil on your left wrist, which has become infected. What must you do?
Take two paracetamol and cover the boil with a small flesh-coloured band-aid.
Don't tell anyone about it, wear a long sleeved jacket and carry on working.
Report the condition to your superior, obtain medical assistance, avoid handling foodstuffs until the skin has healed.
Wear a cotton glove on your left hand when carrying any raw or fresh foodstuffs.
How is the temperature of the high temperature circuit of a central cooling system normally controlled?
By controlling the bypass of flow for the central coolers.
By increasing the flow rate through the main engine cooling circuit
By controlling the flow through the fresh water evaporator heating circuit.
By mixing with water from the low temperature circuit.
What is the most important factor in the master's ability to make good decisions in an emergency?
Input from company personnel
Planning of emergency procedures
Following safety regulations
Anyone who makes or permits a false entry to be made in the logbook shall be punished by imprisonment of up to 1 year according to:
The International Maritime Organization's Act of Maritime Activities
The Ship Safety and Security Act - Section 65.
Commissions of Inquiry of Maritime Activities
"During a bomb search, which of the following is an important principle to follow?"
Know exactly what a bomb looks like
Try to reach behind bulkheads to find a bomb
Throw any suspicious items overboard
Do not touch any suspicious packages
In calculating the amount of an oil cargo, if you start with the Total Observed Volume (TOV), then deduct any measurable quantities in the tanks prior to loading and the volume of any free water found, what figure are you left with?
Gross Standard Volume (GSV)
Total Calculated Volume (TCV)
Gross Observed Volume (GOV)
Net Observed Volume (NOV)
What should be the breaking stress of lashing belts used to secure light vehicles, on board a ro-ro vessel?
Why is it recommended that a person who handles food stuffs should avoid using perfume and scented anti-perspirant body sprays?
Because the heat of the galley may react with the chemicals in the perfume, causing the user to scratch persistently.
Because there is a possibility that the scent can transfer to the food during handling.
Because the strong vapours could mask the sense of smell and taste of the cook, leading to an incorrect level of seasoning being added to the food during cooking.
Because the heat in the galley can cause the alcohol in the perfume or body spray to evaporate and the user may become intoxicated.
What is the purpose of an observation tank in a boiler feed system?
To check condensate returns for oil.
For adding chemicals into the boiler water.
To monitor chloride level.
To monitor the water colour.
Why do we use stabilisers on passenger ships?
To adjust the trim of the vessel
To decrease the rolling angle of the vessel
To increase the intact stability
To decrease the dynamic stability
In the formula 0.9LBD (tonnes) for the amount of high density bulk cargo that can safely be loaded in a cargo hold, what is the value of ‘D’?
The tropical load draught
Maximum depth of the cargo hold
Moulded depth of the cargo hold
A motor is protected by a thermal overcurrent relay. After tripping on overload it will not be possible to reset the overcurrent relay immediately because the:
Oil dash-pot has to be reset.
Bimetallic strips need time to cool down
Starter isolator automatically applies an interlock.
Line contactor spring has to be reset
On a reefer vessel air is passed over the cooling coils before entering the cargo hatch via trunking to cool the cargo. It is important to ensure that the cooling coils are clear of any material such as plastic sheeting or bags. Why is this so important?
The plastic material may block scuppers and bilges.
The plastic sheeting may be picked up by and foul the cooling fans.
The plastic may interfere with the air flow over the cooling coils and subsequently the cooling of the cargo.
The plastic material may affect condensation forming on the cooling coils.
Which of the following can be considered to be two of the main requirements for a paint coating for a cargo space of a General Cargo Vessel?
Low odour and heat resistant
Easy to clean and dark in colour
Light reflective and compatible with edible cargoes
Corrosion resistant and heat resistant
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is often referred to as natural gas or marsh gas. What is another common name for LNG?
What precautions should be taken with Ro-Ro cargoes when crossing the oceans in winter?
Additional cargo lashings should be applied at the loadport
The ship should avoid areas of heavy weather
What is normally seen as the greatest risk when operating a high pressure, water tube, steam boiler with an excessively high level of Total Dissolved Solids?
Pitting corrosion at the water level in the boiler water drum.
General corrosion of boiler tubes and fittings
Hard scale deposits on boiler tubes and fittings
Foaming and carryover of water into the steam range.
A situation exists where a cargo of palletised fruit is being loaded to capacity on a conventional reefer vessel. In order to load all of the available cargo it is proposed to break down some of the pallets and place the loose cartons on top of the pallets; there is just enough space to accommodate this below the deckhead. From the options given which is the most suitable action to take?
Reject the plan as the extra handling will incur greater stevedoring costs.
Reject the plan as the charter is to carry only palletised cargo.
Reject the plan as the reduced gap at the top of the stow will restrict the return air flow.
Accept the plan in order to carry all of the cargo.
A cargo of hard frozen, whole tuna is being loaded on a conventional reefer vessel. Select the best method of loading the cargo from the options given.
How can a lead-acid type battery be checked to confirm if it is fully charged or not?
Measure the relative density (specific gravity) of the electrolyte
Measure the temperature of the electrolyte
Measure the level of the electrolyte
Measure the battery voltage
When does a bulk carrier experience extreme tension in bottom structure during fast rate loading?
During ballasting in port
During loading of heavy cargo in midship hold
During correct loading pattern but with heavy cargo
What is a "closed discharge" operation on an oil tanker?
A discharge operation which is commenced with all manifold and tank valves on the vessel initially set in the closed position
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 cargo discharge which is performed to a shore tank directly adjacent to the berthed vessel and which is wholly controlled by a terminal operator
The pumping of tank washings, conducted through underwater discharge outlets only
What factors do you consider as important before mooring a vessel?
Use of proper Personal Protective Equipment, Mooring stations should have effective hazard markings/ hazard highlighting, Stay clear of mooring ropes/wires, Be aware of Snap-back Zone, Proper procedures
Use of proper Personal Protective Equipment
Use of proper Personal Protective Equipment and be aware of Snap-back Zone
Use of proper Personal Protective Equipment, Well maintained mooring equipment, Make sure the area is tidy and clean, Mooring stations should have effective hazard markings/ hazard highlighting, Stay clear of mooring ropes/wires, Be aware of Snap-back Zone, Proper procedures, Effective communication
If a vessel’s Tonnes Per Centimeter immersion (TPC) is 28.80 in saltwater, what would be her TPC is water of density 1.015 T/m3?
On a Bulk Carrier, what are hydraulic jacks used for?
Raising and lowering hatch covers panels
Raising and lowering steel pallets
Folding hatch cover panels
Opening and closing hatch covers
During a stay in port, what shall always be ready at the gangway?
The purpose of remotely controlled measuring of tank levels are to measure:
Height from bottom shell to top stringers in the tank
Height of liquid in the tank
Height from liquid surface to top stringers in the tank
Height of bottom girders in the tank
Which of the cargoes given in the options would you expect to be most suited for loading onto a conventional reefer vessel designed with side loading doors?
Which of the following types of cover should be fitted to the lower deck bilge wells of a conventional reefer vessel?
A steel watertight cover.
A steel watertight cover with an insulated plug.
What is the greatest danger associated with the carriage of chemicals?
Leakage from the carrying receptacles
Reaction with the carrying receptacles
The remote reading temperature gauge for the meat room is reading a higher temperature than the local liquid in glass thermometer. When removed and tested the remote gauge is found to be reading accurately. Which of the options given is the most likely cause of this discrepancy?
The liquid in glass thermometer is reading incorrectly.
The liquid in glass thermometer is positioned in a relative 'cold spot' in the meat room.
The sensing bulb for the remote gauge is placed in a relative 'local hot spot' inside the meat room.
The lagging for the capillary tube from the sensing bulb to the temperature gauge outside of the meat room is too thick causing the tube to heat up.
On a Container vessel, to what would a fibreglass yacht be secured after lifting onboard?
A cargo of frozen chicken is being presented for loading into a conventional reefer vessel. Which of the options given is the most appropriate packaging method that should be used for such a cargo?
It should be wrapped in plastic and stowed loose.
It should be packed in cardboard cartons.
It should be packed in wooden cases.
It should be packed in plastic sacks.
This circuit consists of a current source I, a change-over switch S, a resistor R and a capacitor C. The current/time figures 1 to 4 show possible changes in the current I in case the switch S is suddenly shifted from position 1 to 2 at time t= 0. Only one of the diagrams is correct. Which?
*Generally speaking, what is the value commonly recognised as the maximum concentration of CO2 allowed in the breathing air of a breathing apparatus?
Which one of the listed requirements regarding portable radio apparatus for survival crafts do not correspond to present regulations?
Transmitter and receiver to be tested with intervals of not more than one month
New equipment shall be as light-weight and compact as practicable
The apparatus shall be capable of being dropped into the water without damage
The apparatus shall be readily portable and watertight
On board they want to make a DSC-call with a foreign coast-station. It is an urgent call. Preferably choose:
The international DSC-call frequency
The national DSC-call frequencies of the coast-station concerned
The international DSC-distress frequencies