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An enclosed lifeboat is fitted with a self-contained air support system. With the engine running, what is the minimum period of time the air should remain safe and breathable?
The outside manually controlled lamp of a liferaft must be capable of working at minimum for a period of:
A class D fire involves what type of material?
Wood or other carbonaceous material
*Monoammonium phosphate used as a dry powder can be effective on:
solid, liquid, gases and metals
Tank top in engine room has a high quantity of oil residues floating around. When discovered, what action should be taken?
Open the overboard valve and start the bilge pump.
Notify Ch.Eng., find cause of leakage, remedy the leakage and then immediately start cleaning of the tank top.
Apply foam to the tank top to minimise the risk of fire.
*Where would you find out which fire sections of the ship are enclosed by "A" or "B" class divisional bulkheading?
On the general arrangement plan
All the mentioned alternatives
On the fire control plans
At which time shall required fixed fire-detection and fire-alarm systems with manual operated call points be in operation? (SOLAS II-2/13.1.1)
At sea and in ports when there are qualified officers on duty
At all times during navigation
Capable of immediate operation at all times
*Generally the fixed sprinkler fire extinguishing system will be:
High pressure water system
In a smoke filled alleyway, where will the cleanest air be found, and how should you proceed out?
Near to the upper part, stand as tall as possible and walk out
Near to the lower part, therefore sit down and wait for the rescue party
It will be the same in all the parts, therefore you should just leave as quickly as possible
Near to the deck, crawl out keeping your face as near to the deck as possible
A received DSC ‘distress alert’ contains the following information: “UNDESIGNATED DISTRESS” Of this distress case:
the nature of distress is unknown
For which ships is the SOLAS convention applicable?
For passenger vessels only.
For all vessels except passenger vessels.
For tankers and other vessels carrying persistent oil as cargo.
Treatment of burns and scalds depends on the severity of the injury. What is the correct thing to do for minor burns and scalds?
Place the injured part under slowly running cold water for at least 10 minutes, but preferably until the pain is gone. If no water is available, use any cold, harmless liquid.
Remove all sticky clothing from the casualty.
Break blisters, remove any loose skin or foreign objects from the injured area.
Apply lotions, ointments or fat to the injury.
One of the following arguments is not valid regarding discharge of oil/oily mix into sea:
The lower speed the higher ratio of oil/oily water can be discharged?
When discharging oil/oily water, the vessel-s position must be minimum 50 nm off any shores?
Rate of discharge regarding oily water is not to exceed 30 litters/nautical mile?
Tankers are restricted to have a monitor/control system and a slop tank?
Give the meaning of the following symbol
A class door self closing
B class fire door self closing
What is the centre for overall co-ordination of rescue operations called?
Rescue Co-ordination Centre
Emergency Ship Distress Centre
Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre
What is the search system pattern called using 1 vessel?
Please name correctly the most common rudders as shown below? UNBALANCED, BALANCED, SEMI-BALANCED, UNDERHUNG BALANCED
Is piracy an increasing or decreasing problem?
Piracy has remained constant for the last 50 years
" On area A1 the function "" Reception of shore to ship distress alerts"" is mainly based on:"
the use of SARSAT COSPAS Epirbs
the use of SART transponders
Modulation is:
to enhance the side bands in relation to the carrier wave
A VHF transmission range is mainly restricted by:
the curvature of the surface of the earth
reflection by the ionosphere
Which of the following services is not provided by INMARSAT A
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
*In a distress situation, how many times or for how long should the emergency alarm signal be sounded ?
until the signal "risk is over" or the order "abandon ship" is given
until all crew members and passengers have reported to their respective muster stations
What are the tricing pendants made for?
They prevent people from falling down if the lifeboat falls down
They automatically prevent any gap between the ship side and the lifeboat at the first stage of its launching
They prevent the lifeboat from falling down if one or both davit breaks
They prevent the lifeboat from falling down if the falls break
How many Radar Transponders (SART) are required to be carried onboard a ship for use in survival crafts?
Two on each side of the ship
2 on new-builds only. Old ships have to comply by August -95
One on each side of the ship
Which of following items shall be included in an abandon ship drill?
Checking the lifeboat provisions and supplies
reporting to stations and preparing for the duties described in the muster list
Checking passenger's immersion suits
Checking the distress signal rockets and other distress signals
What is the correct lifting technique?
Legs bent, back bent, using both back and leg muscles to lift
Legs straight, back bent, using back muscles to lift
Legs bent, back straight, using leg muscles to lift
Legs straight, back bent and twisted to the right or to the left while lifting
Which electronic component does this graphical symbol represent?
Silicon controlled rectifier
On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term "FAIRLEAD" are given. Which one is the correct one?
Fairlead is given by B on the figure
Fairlead is given by D on the figure
Fairlead is given by C on the figure
Fairlead is given by A on the figure
Cross-flooding fittings shall be operable from:
The section where the unsymmetrical flooding occurs
What name is given to an appetizer, served before a meal, usually being small, attractive, savoury snacks, designed to stimulate the appetite?
Substances, materials and articles shall be stowed as indicated in the Dangerous Goods List of the IMDG Code, in accordance with a series of stowage categories. How are those categories designated?.
10 categories, numbered 1-10.
5 categories, labelled A-E.
Three categories, numbered I, ii and iii.
10 categories, lattered A-K (excluding I).
A loaded bulk carrier experiences heavy ice accretion on deck forward, what are the major concerns of the changes in stability?
Excessive trim by the stern
Reduction of speed and additional fuel consumption
Reduction of metacentric height (GM) and loss of freeboard forward
Increase in metacentric height (GM)
A large electric motor is being removed from a main seawater pump with the aid of the engine room crane. Which is the best method of starting the lift from the options given?
Use the 'inch up' facility on the crane to 'break' the motor free after slackening all of the retaining bolts.
Use a suitable chain block suspended from the crane hook to 'break' the motor free after slackening all of the retaining bolts.
Use the full hoist facility on the crane to 'break' the motor free after slackening all of the retaining bolts.
Use the full hoist facility to lift the motor clear in one action after removing all of the retaining bolts.
What is the main problem associated with a bulk cargo suffering moisture migration and developing a flow state
The cargo pile will remain stable
The cargo becomes semi-liquid and shifts easily causing major stability problems
The cargo may produce carbon dioxide gas
Some of the valves in the system are marked ESD. What does this mean?
Why did the Second Engineer wish to make an monthly allotment?
The Second Engineer wished to make an allotment because he was unmarried
The Second Engineer wished to make an allotment because he was tired and wanted to rest in his cabin
The Second Engineer wished to make an allotment because he was married
The Second Engineer wished to make an allotment because he wanted to become acquainted with the other officer
On a Bulk Carrier, when should the drainpipe covers fitted to hatch coamings drains be secured?
After securing the hatch covers
During the ballast passage
In the event of a cargo hold fire
When heavy weather is expected
The ship is en route. When may passengers visit the bridge?
When the weather is nice and the sea is calm
Passengers are not allowed to visit the bridge while the ship is en route
During daytime if the traffic is smooth
Before leaving the machinery spaces of a UMS vessel after routine watchkeeping rounds in the evening, the duty engineer inspects the doors to Fuel Oil Treatment rooms which are covered by a fixed fire fighting installation. For what purpose does he do this?
Remove the auto closing device so they remain in whatever position they were.
To tie them open with a rope to prevent the heat from building up inside, and making it uncomfortable to work.
To make sure that they are properly closed with the self closing device so that any fire is contained and the extinguishing medium can be released without delay.
Wedge them open with an arrangement which allows them to be closed quickly in the event of a fire.quickly.
Why is it important to slow down the main engine RPM while water-washing the turbocharger?
To protect the blower side
Not to damage the rotor blades
To protect the exhaustgas economizer.
Occasionally the tie rods on a large slow speed diesel engine may fail in service. The mode of failure is usually a complete fracture of the tie rod due to excessive fatigue stress. Select, from the options given, the features of the surface of the fracture that would confirm a fatigue failure.
The surface of the fracture would be serrated in appearance and at right angles to the axis of the tie rod.
Part of the fracture surface would be uneven but smooth (burnished) with the remainder crystalline with part 'cup and cone' shape.
The surface of the fracture would be crystalline in appearance and at an angle of approximately 45 degree to the axis of the tie rod.
The surface at the fracture would be crystalline in appearance with a full 'cup and cone' shape.
What is the definition of an "independent" cargo tank?
One which can be loaded with hazardous liquid chemicals that can not be carried in integral cargo tanks.
One which is not subject to the requirements of the IBC Code in respect of the loading and carriage of hazardous liquid cargoes.
One which is not contiguous with, or part of the hull structure.
One which forms part of the ship's hull and structure and which is normally essential to the structural completeness of the ship's hull.
When is a vessel considered unseaworthy?
When cargo has been damaged due to heavy weather
When cargo has been damaged due to ingress of water
When due diligence has not been exercised to make it seaworthy
When it is not cargo worthy
On a container vessel select from the list the direction of wave encounter which is most likely to cause a parametric roll.
Broad on the bow, just forward of the beam.
At what time should lashings be released?
The crew can release lashings prior to arrival to avoid any delays.
As soon as the weather conditions are favourable, lashings can be released.
Lashings should be released when the ship enters enclosed waters.
Lashings should not be released for unloading before the ship is secured at the berth, without the Master's express permission.
Which publication sets out the forces that cause cargo shifting on a General Cargo Vessel?
The Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes (BC Code)
The Cargo Securing Manual (CSM)
The ship's stability manual
The Cargo Stowage and Security (CSS) Code
What type of heat exchanger is shown?
The circuit symbol is a widely used system for converting AC voltage to DC voltage. In this case the input voltage is a sine-wave. Which of the shown diagrams is correct for the output voltage V(out.)
Polymerisation may be a problem with some liquefied gas cargoes such as vinyl chloride and ethylene oxide. What is the definition of polymerisation?
Polymerisation is when liquids cool down and become more viscous.
Polymerisation is when single molecules of the same compound join together to form a new compound usually with a higher viscosity.
Polymerisation is when the molecules of a compound split and form a new compound.
Polymerisation is when molecules of two or more different compounds join together to form a new compound.
What is the symbol for a THYRISTOR?
When would the Chief Officer wish to consult the First Engineer?
The Chief Officer would wish to consult the First Engineer whenever a hydraulic tank need to be filled.
The Chief Officer would wish to consult the First Engineer on all matters related to pollution.
The Chief Officer would wish to consult the First Engineer when the cargo hold bilges are not emptying, despite the bilges being pumped out.
The Chief Officer would wish to consult the First Engineer when items of engine room machinery require maintenance.
Although not a requirement of the IMDG Code, on a container vessel, why would carrying Calcium Hypochlorite under refrigeration be a benefit?
To maintain a continuous air flow through the cargo.
To prevent the cargo temperature increasing into the danger zone.
To ensure the cargo is shipped in a clean container.
To maintain a record of the temperature of the cargo.
In what format will an On-Scene Co-ordinator report such information as on-scene weather and operation progress to other parties?
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupation and Safe Health Association
Overseas Sea Hazard Association
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Occupational Safety and Health Aids
What is the legal requirement in respect of Material Safety Data Sheets for cleaning chemicals that are used on chemical tankers?
There is no requirement for MSDS for cleaning chemicals. The requirement refers only to Noxious Liquid Substances carried as cargoes.
MSDS must only be supplied for cleaning chemicals that have a significant health or flammability hazard. No MSDS is required for detergents or other light, non-hazardous products.
MSDS must only be supplied for cleaning chemicals when the quantity carried of any individual product would, if used all at once, present a significant pollution hazard,
MSDS must be displayed on board for every cleaning chemical in use.
On a General Cargo Vessel, what should a cargo lashing plan comply with?
The cargo securing manual
Did he study the contract in every detail before he signed it?
Of course he did, because he had to make sure that he could return home again.
No, he merely tried to be put ashore for medical treatment.
No, despite the fact that he promised to carry out several duties.
Yes, he wanted to see that everything was according to agreed terms.
How many crews are required to be trained and regularly drilled in all aspects of fast rescue boats in various conditions, including righting after capsizing?
When cargo has shifted at sea what could help in reducing acceleration forces?
Putting into a port of refuge
A. Operating anti-heeling devices
When would you not expect large roll amplitudes on a Panamax container ship?
When the ship is experiencing near head seas.
When the ship is experiencing seas 45? on the bow.
When the ship is running before the seas
When the ship is experiencing beam seas
What area of an ordinary cook's knife is most likely to contain trapped particles of food and will require particular attention when it is being washed and cleaned?
The area where the blade is fiited into the handle.
The back edge of the blade.
The tip or point of the blade.
The area that has been gripped by the fingers and palm of the hand.
This graphical symbol is a logic gate with truth table. Which gate?
The picture shows a liquid filled thermometer. Liquid filled thermometers and manometers are often installed onboard ships. What is the main purpose for the liquid filling of such pointer instruments?
Keep the rear side of the front glass clean
Avoid water penetration from outside
Reduce mechanical wear on the internal parts caused by vibration
Compensating for changes in ambient temperature
In what kind of atmosphere should tank washing be carried out onboard vessels with inert-gas system?
Steamed to a humidity of at least 75%
After an electric fan have been blowing fresh air into the tank for a minimum time of one hour.
After the bottom has been covered with salt water.
Inerted to less than 8% oxygen(IMO).
You are commencing the loading of a cargo of Caustic Soda solution to several tanks. What precautionary measures will you take to avoid pressure shocks within the pipeline system?
The jettyman must be advised to watch for signals as you start receiving product, in case he needs to shut down in a hurry.
All valves in the system will be fully opened before cargo is allowed to flow.
Valves will be opened in a controlled manner and loading will be started slowly, increasing only when the correct flow of cargo has been verified and product has reached all required areas of pipeline.
Vants from all cargo tanks must be verified as fully open, to allow any air in the lines and tanks to escape, thereby avoiding any build-up of pressure.
When will a ‘D’ ring not be an effective lashing point?
When it is covered in grease
When its retaining collar is torn
What actions should the Officer of the Watch take when the ship's steering gear fails?
Stop engines and display the NUC signal
All of the suggested answers
Call the Master and advise him of the situation
Request the engine room to check the steering gear
Under what load condition would sootblowing of the boiler tubes be most beneficial?
When the boiler is firing on low rate.
When the boiler burner is off.
When the boiler is firing on medium rate.
When the boiler is firing on high rate.
In the circuit diagram shown the starter connects between which terminals?
Many medium and high speed marine diesel engines have connecting rods with an obliquely (angled) split in way of the bottom end which may have serrated faces. What is the main reason that the connecting rods are manufactured with this oblique split?
It reduces the inertial loads generated during operation as the connecting rod can be made lighter.
It allows the bottom end bearing to be large but still allows the piston to be withdrawn from the top of the cylinder.
It allows larger bottom end bolts to be used without risk of fouling the bottom of the oil pan.
It gives better access to the bottom end bolts.
What precautions should be taken, in addition to shutting the main air start valve, if work is to be carried out inside the main diesel engine crankcase?
Engage the turning gear and close every valve on the starting air receivers.
Engage the turning gear and put a notice at each engine control position.
Engage the turning gear, stop the starting air compressors and drain the air receivers.
Keep a man posted in the control room to stop anyone who tries to start the engine.
During a normal voyage, heat is transferred to the LNG cargo through the cargo tank insulation, causing vaporisation of part of the cargo. The composition of the LNG is changed by this boil-off because the lighter components vaporise first. Which of the components in the LNG cargo will have a lower percentage on arrival discharge port?
Under international regulations what is required during bulk cargo operations?
Ships’ personnel must continuously monitor cargo operations
The Supercargo must continuously monitor cargo operations
Ships’ personnel must monitor cargo operations as and when required to do so
The terminal representative must continuously monitor cargo operations
Which electronic component or system of components is this graphical symbol illustrating ?
What is the BC Code?
The Code of Safe Practice for Bulk Carriers
The Break-bulk Cargo Code
The Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes
During a scavenge port inspection of a diesel engine the piston rings on all units were seen to display the signs of the early stages of microseizue. What action should be taken to ensure that the progress of the microseizure is stopped and the rings recover?
Run the engine at reduced load.
Increase cylinder oil feed to all units. Check the fuel quality and operation of fuel oil purifiers and filter.
Replace all of the piston rings
Decrease cylinder oil feed to all units
Which Code applies to the design, construction, equipment and operation of ships certified to carry Noxious Liquid Substances in bulk constructed on or after 1st July 1986?
The International Ship Construction (Noxious Liquid Substances in bulk) Regulations.
The Bulk Chemical Code (the BCH Code).
The International Bulk Chemical Code (the IBC Code).
Where can the information be found as to what actual cargoes a liquefied gas carrier can carry?
Safety Construction Certificate.
Safety Equipment Certificate.
What precaution must be taken when discharging crepe rubber?
There should not be bales outside a sling adhering to bales inside it
Derricks must not be used to discharge this cargo
Bales must not be dragged into the hatch square from the wings
Each bale must be discharged independently
What action should be taken if a purifier starts to vibrate heavily during normal operations?
Leave the purifier running and check it again after its next scheduled sludge cycle.
Stop the purifier and then restart it
Stop the purifier immediately. Check the machine for fouling or mechanical damage. Do not restart until cause is identified and fault rectified.
How should mild steel slabs be loaded in a bulk carrier?
Interlocked across the entire cargo hold with the longitudinal axes athwartships
Interlocked up to the hopper tank plating with the longitudinal axes athwartships
Interlocked across the entire cargo hold with the longitudinal axes fore and aft
Interlocked up to the hopper tank plating with the longitudinal axes fore and aft
When preparing to ballast the double-bottom tanks of a General Cargo Vessel, which of the following must be done?
All tanks ballasted at the same time
All cargo operations completed
The Chief Officer's ballast plan followed exactly
Ensure that the vessel is kept on an even keel throughout the operation
The cargo tanks of liquefied gas carriers are usually insulated. Why is it necessary to insulate these tanks?
To protect the cargo tank from collision damage.
To minimise heat transfer to the cargo and to avoid excessively low hull temperatures.
To prevent static electricity build up in the cargo tanks.
To reduce the volume of the hold space.
During the survey of Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) equipment, which document must be available to the surveyor to demonstrate compliance with SOLAS?
The Certificate of Compliance with SOLAS V/19-1, bearing the serial number of the equipment installation.
A report giving the result of the Performance Test, issued by the manufacturer in compliance with the Flag State Authority requirements.
A report giving the result of the Conformance Test, issued by the Classification Society on behalf of the Flag State Authority.
A Statement of Installation and and Testing by the Approved Service Provider in compliance with SOLAS V/26-4.
What is the approximately efficiency of the ejector?
The ejector's efficiency is between 20% and 30%.
The ejector's efficiency is between 30% and 40%.
The ejector's efficiency is between 70% and 80%.
The ejector's efficiency is between 60% and 70%.
A reefer vessel, which is about to carry a palletised cargo, has to have available sufficient cargo equipment including air bags (dunnage bags), air lines and valves, cargo slings, wooden dunnage, nails, etc. These items are required to ensure a quick loading operation and a successful passage. Complete the following statement from the options given. "Air bags are particularly important in that ….
… they are quick and easy to deploy."
… they secure the pallets against movement during the passage."
… they protect the pillars and the vent trunking against damage during heavy weather."
… they reduce the movement of the pallets and prevent short circuiting of the air flow."
What is to be considered when deciding the position of the accommodation on an oil tanker?
They must be at the after end of the vessel.
There are no restrictions to the position of the accommodation.
A single failure of deck or bulkhead shall not allow fumes into the accommodation spaces.
There must only be one accommodation block.
On a crude oil tanker what precaution, if any, should be taken when using the slop tank as the source of oil supply for crude oil washing, to prevent the possibility of an electric charge being built up?
Providing the tank being washed has an oxygen content of less than 5% no additional precautions are necessary.
Discharge the slop tank completely first then refill it from a cargo tank from which a layer of 1metre has already been discharged.
Discharge a layer of at least 1metre from the tank before using it for COW.
Discharge a layer of at least 2 metre from the tank before using it for COW.