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Which part of the float-free arrangement for inflatable liferafts is made to free the container of the liferaft from its berth during the ship is sinking?
the hydrostatic release unit
A hand flare must have a burning period of at least
Which one of the listed requirements regarding hand flares do not correspond to present regulations? The hand flare shall:
have a self-contained means of ignition
have a burning period of not less than 1 minute
continue burning after being immersed for 10 seconds under water
emit smoke of a highly visible colour
Where on board would you find out which fire sections are enclosed by "A" or "B" class divisions?
On the general arrangement plan
A class D fire involves what type of material?
Wood or other carbonaceous material
How is loss of electric power or other fault conditions of fire-detection and fire-alarm systems to be indicated? (SOLAS II-2/13.1.2)
By semi-automatic test systems at the control panel
By fully automatic separate test boards where any faulty condition is initiated by audible and visual signals
By check systems on the control panel
By audible and visual signals at the control panel
*A fault in the fire detection and fire alarm systems will be indicated:
By fully automatic separate test boards where any faulty condition is initiated by audible and visual signals
By audible and visual signals at the control panel, distinct from the fire signal
The engine room is equipped with regular fire hoses and nozzles. What is important to observe when using water as an extinguisant in the engine room?
Water may short circuit electrical installation and may be a threat to the personnel operating the firehose as well as to electrical equipment itself.
Water has a clear limitation in fighting an oil fire.
All the mentioned alternatives.
To reduce the negative effect of water in an engine room, the spraying function to be used.The spray function will also give the personnel operating the fire hose good shelter against heat.
What are the main basic components of a portable extinguisher?
The container, the hose, the safety pin
The shooting nozzle, the seal, the safety valve
The container, the extinguishing agent, the impulsion system
The seal, the pressure gauge, the extinguishing agent, the safety pin
A Cargo Ship Equipment Certificate will be issued for :
A period not exceeding 24 months
A period not exceeding 48 months
A period not exceeding 6 months
A period not exceeding 12 months
Which one of the listed requirements regarding lifebuoys do not correspond to present regulations? (SOLAS III/31)
Every lifebuoy shall, if being fitted with light or smoke signal, have a weight of not less than 4 kilos
Every lifebuoy shall be fitted with a grab line
Every lifebuoy shall have a mass of less than 2.5 kilos
Every lifebuoy shall be constructed of inherently buoyant material or have sufficient air compartment for buoyancy
Who is responsible for the vessel's radio station and mandatory radio routines?
Give the meaning of the following symbol
Portable fire extinguisher
During search and rescue operations an aircraft crosses the wake of your vessel close astern at low altitude.What does it indicate, if the aircraft rocks its wings, opens and closes the throttle or changes the propeller pitch?
Please call me on VHF 16 as you are not answering my calls
Your assistance is no longer required
Follow my direction to the ship in distress
Please remain where you are and await further instructions
You are sailing in shallow water, with 15% Under Keel Clearance. How will the stopping distance be, compared to deep water?
The same as in all depths
About 1 ship-length longer
" On area A2 the function "" Transmission of ship to shore distress alerts"" is mainly based on:"
the use of INMARSAT Epirbs
the use of SARSAT COSPAS Epirbs
Secrecy in maritime radio traffic means that:
the speaker of the mariphone is to be surged off during private conversations
the mariphone may only be operated by certificate holders who signed a statement of secrecy
received messages which aren’t intended for own ship are not used
What is the usual range of a VHF equipment ?
Public correspondance MF communications should normally be operated :
In G3E mode – on simplex basis
In J3E mode – on simplex basis
In G3E mode – on duplex basis
Which of the following is the correct minimum carriage requirement for a ship of more than 300 gross tons and operating in area A4:
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 – 1 INMARSAT A,B or C and 1 HF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver
1VHF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver – 1 or 2 SART – 1 NAVTEX and/or 1 EGC receiver and/or 1 HF NBDP watch receiver – 2 or 3 VHF portable – 1 EPIRB – 1 MF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver – 1 HF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver
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 – 1 INMARSAT A,B or C
1or 2 SART – 1 NAVTEX and/or 1 EGC receiver and/or 1 HF NBDP watch receiver – 2 or 3 VHF portable – 1 1 HF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
muster station for lifeboat
muster station for rescue boat
Which one of the listed requirements regarding the stowage of a survival craft do not correspond with present regulation? (SOLAS III/13.1) Each survival craft shall be stowed:
in a secure and sheltered position and protected from damage by fire or explosion
so that neither craft nor stowage arrangement interfere with the general operation of the ship
in a state of continuos readiness so that two crewmembers can prepare for embarkation and launching in less than 5 minutes
as near the water surface as is safe and practicable
*What is the meaning of this symbol ?
Lower rescue boat to water
*Give the meaning of the following symbol
Start air filling of the davit launched liferaft
Start air filling of the liferaft
Start ventilation of the rescue boat
What is the meaning of this symbol ?
*Which one of the following items has to be included in an abandon ship drill?
Starting and operating radio life-saving appliances
starting and operating the lifeboat engine
Manoeuvring the lifeboat in the water
Launching and recovery of a survival craft
*Which of the following detailed explanations should be mentioned in the Training Manual ?
How to recover survival craft and rescue boats including stowage and securing
How to use surface to air visual signals to be used by survivors
How to use navigational equipment for survival crafts
How to use escape routes and other escape methods
Which of the following detailed explanations should be mentioned in the Training Manual ?
The use of navigational equipment for survival crafts
The use of escape routes and other escape methods
The use of surface to air visual signals to be used by survivors
A section of seawater pipe has been removed for maintenance. When refittingthe pipe after completing the work the bolt holes in the flanges are found to be misaligned. What procedure should be followed to finish the work?
Use wooden wedges to force and hold the pipe into the correct position and then fit the bolts.
Use a chain block to pull the pipe flanges into alignment and leave it in place after the bolts are fitted to avoid overstressing the bolts.
Adjacent pipework should be slackened off to allow the pipe to be aligned. Any incorrectly positioned brackets should be adjusted after the pipe is refitted.
Force the pipe into position and then hammer the bolts into the holes to hold the pipe flanges into alignment.
You are proceeding along a narrow channel behind another vessel. You have a higher speed and have signalled your intention to the vessel ahead that you intend to overtake him on his port side. The vessel responds with this sound signal. What does it mean?
That the vessel suggests I overtake on the starboard side instead.
This is a signal intended for another vessel or shore station. It is nothing to do with our vessel.
That the vessel is indicating her agreement with my proposed manoeuvre.
That the vessel does not agree with my proposed manoeuvre.
What is the MARPOL definition of a "high-viscosity substance"?
A noxious liquid substance in category "Y" with a viscosity equal to or greater than 100 mPa.s at 37.8 degrees Celsius.
Any noxious liquid substance, the residues of which cannot be stripped from a cargo compartment and its associated piping and pumping system to equal to or less than 75 litres.
A noxious liquid substance of any category with a pour point of greater than 37.8 degrees Celsius.
A noxious liquid substance in category "X" or "Y" with a viscosity equal to or greater than 50 mPa.s at the unloading temperature.
LNG carriers are fitted with a deck water spray system? In addition to providing protection against fire and protection for the crew and cooling in the event of a fire in the cargo area, what is the other main purpose of having this system?
To heat the cargo area in case of a cargo spill incident.
To make it easier for the crew to keep the decks clean.
To extinguish fires inside the cargo tanks.
To flush cargo spill overboard and protect crew in case of a cargo spill incident.
How often should normal testing of the cooling water be done?
Who is responsible for maintaining the vessel's structural strenght?
The Flag State Administration
The Shipping Company and the Classification Society
A number of substances are carried as cargoes on liquefied gas carriers. Of those given in the options, which is the most reactive, and therefore least compatible, with other liquefied gas cargoes?
Why is it necessary to have an effective ballast water management plan which includes provision for changing out ballast in open water rather than discharging ballast in coastal waters?
To allow ballast tank inspections to be carried out during ballast passage.
To keep the ballast water fresh in the ballast tanks during long voyages.
To avoid the introduction of non-indigenous species of marine life from one area to another.
To ensure that ballast tanks are always pressed up during a ballast voyage to avoid free surface effects.
Does OPA90 apply to vessels engaged in carrying liquefied gas?
Only if the carrier carry HC-products.
OPA90 apply to all ships.
OPA90 apply only to oil tankers.
OPA90 apply only to non-American flag vessel.
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
At what calendar interval is a "Special Survey" required?
At 20 years and every five years thereafter.
Training manuals for Life Saving Appliances and Fire Fighting systems and equipment shall be provided in crew mess room, recreation room or in each crew cabin. The training manuals shall explain the following in detail:
General Emergency procedures
Emergency procedures including alarm signals, general instructions and safety practice onboard, specific information on equipment, operation of equipment
Alarm signals and donning of lifjackets
Manufacturer's specific information on equipment including maintenance procedures, operation of equipment
What is the substance added to a dough mixture to make it rise, during the baking of bread?
Which type of cargo tanks are almost exclusively applied to LNG ships and are rarely fitted to LPG ships?
Type "B" spherical tanks.
Independent type "A" tanks.
Self-supporting prismatic tanks.
Independent type "C" tanks.
In a fresh water tank with a height of 5 meters we shall use a pressure transmitter for level measurement. The tank has a vent-pipe leading to deck 8 meters above the top of the tank. What pressure shall we use as a guidance when ordering the pressure transducer?
You are proceeding up a river, with berths on both banks. You see this flag hoist on a vessel moored on a berth ahead. What does it mean?
Caution! I have an anchor down.
You should proceed at slow speed when passing me.
I am about to depart the berth.
When a large motor load suddenly is disconnected from the switchboard and the generator is AVR controlled, what will the ouutput voltage do ?
Remain approximately constant, due to governor action.
Initially rise, then reset to the set value.
Remain approximately constant, due to AVR action.
Initially fall, then reset to the set value.
The fuel injection timing of a diesel engine is delayed causing high cylinder exhaust gas temperatures. What is the likely effect of this condition on turbocharger operation?
Continuous surging of the turbocharger
Vibration of the turbocharger.
Decreased turbocharger revolutions
Increased turbocharger revolutions
Cargo compressors are often used to handle cargo vapour on LPG carriers. How is liquid cargo prevented from entering the suction side of the cargo compressor?
By filling the vapour line between the cargo tank and the compressor with silica gel.
By fitting a liquid separator in the vapour line between the cargo tank and the compressor
By fitting a drain valve on the vapour line between the cargo tank and the compressor which is left open when the compressor is operating.
By fitting a drier in the vapour line between the cargo tank and the compressor.
Is it required that the PA-system (Public Address) is connected to a back-up power sypply?
No, the crew will inform the passengers in case of any black out or power failure
Yes, only if the voyage is more than 12 hours
Yes, the public address system shall be connected to the emergency source of power
What is the correct understanding of the term "boat drill"?
The opportunity for all on board to launch the boats and abandon ship.
A demonstration for the people on board to understand how a lifeboat can be used to abandon ship
Practical exercise for the people on board to practice their duties and be prepared in the case of an emergency abandon ship.
A presentation by the Master on what he would expect from all on board in the case of an emergency.
On a Container vessel, how would you deal with a containerised scrap metal fire?
Cool the container using seawater
Allow the cargo to smoulder
Extinguish using seawater
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)
What name is given to the flat, flexible, round-tipped knife, used to remove baked food from trays and for spreading fillings?
What weakens a turnbuckle?
During inspection of a medium speed diesel engine piston of the composite type it is found that the steel crown is loose at its connection to the alloy skirt. Further inspection reveals damage to the surfaces and evidence of metal particles where the two parts are connected. Select, from the options given, the likely cause of this type of damage.
Fatigue due to excess compression at the joint between the components.
Crushing due to over tightening of the piston crown retaining bolts.
Shear of the metal surfaces due to excessive load on the engine.
Fretting due to loss of compression at the joint between the components.
You are proceeding along a coastal route when you hear this signal. The visibility is severely restricted. What does the signal mean?
There is a vessel at anchor in the vicinity. She is more than 100 metres in length. She is sounding an additional warning signal to approaching vessels, directing them to "keep clear".
There is a vessel at anchor in the vicinity. She is less than 100 metres in length. She is sounding an additional warning to approaching vessels that they are "running into danger".
There is a vessel aground in the vicinity. She is more than 100 metres in length. She is sounding an additional warning to approaching vessels that they are "running into danger".
There is a vessel aground in the vicinity. She is less than 100 metres in length. She is sounding an additional warning to approaching vessels to "navigate with extreme caution".
What is the purpose of a hatch cover ventilator grill on a General Cargo vessel?
To act as a strength member inside the ventilation shaft
To prevent the ventilator fans from damage
To prevent moisture from entering the hold
To prevent sparks entering the cargo hold
What should one consider prior to loading machinery with caterpillar crawlers on the hatch covers?
The horizontal restraint of hatch covers
The horizontal restraint of hatch coamings
Maximum permissible loading of the hatch covers and the horizontal restraint of hatch covers and coamings
Maximum permissible loading of the hatch covers
Where is the normal position of the "Pivot Point" of the vessel when going ahead?
1/4 of vessel's length from the stern
1/3 of the vessel's length from the bow.
Normally varies dependant on the speed ahead
What are the advantages of ballasting double bottom ballast tanks by gravity filling on a Bulk Carrier?
Ballasting can be done without any supervision
There is minimum pressure head on the tank top and pumps are not required
Free surface effect is eliminated
Ballasting is done more quickly
Following overhaul of the cylinder units of a 4-stroke diesel engine and a suitable running in period it is noted that the lubricating oil consumption of the engine has increased considerably and unexpectedly. The engine is otherwise running normally. Select, from the options given, the most likely cause of this problem.
A piston crown has burnt through
The oil control ring has been fitted incorrectly.
The piston rings have worn rapidly.
The cylinder liner has worn rapidly.
You are paralleling two alternators and the pointer of the synchronoscope slowly stops rotating and remains stopped in one position before the circuit breaker is closed. This would indicate:
The voltage of the incoming alternator is the same as that of the main switchboard
The incoming alternator is in phase with the switchboard, but the frequency is not the same
The synchronoscope is not functioning properly and should be checked
The frequency of the incoming alternator is the same as that of the main switchboard
In describing oil cargoes, what is "sour crude"?
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 cargo which has left substantial residues in the bottom of the tank after discharge
A term used to describe crude oil or products containing appreciable amounts of hydrogen sulphide and / or mercaptans
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
Why is it not possible to wash all crockery and glassware in a dishwasher?
Because not all crockery and glassware is dishwasher proof.
Because plates and containers that have held raw meat and fish must not be washed together with plates and glasses that have been used for cooked foods.
Because coloured glass and crockery will not survive the high temperatures generated in a dishwasher,
Because Health and Safety regulations require that items above 30 cm (12") in diameter must be washed by hand.
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 stowage factors should be taken into account when planning the loading of cars, in a pure car carrier?
The amount of dunnage to be used
Longitudinal and athwartships distances between the cars
Which of the following statements is incorrect with regard to loading bagged fishmeal?
Cargo holds should be free of cargo residues
Cargo holds should be free of infestation
Cargo holds do not require ventilation
If you are the helmsman on duty, what would be the correct action if the OOW (officer on watch) gives you the order to: "Change over from Automatic pilot to Hand steering".
Standby the wheel and wait for the OOW to apply the appropriate controls to change from Automatic pilot to hand steering
Apply the controls to disconnect the Automatic pilot and engage hand steering. Start steering the vessel using the wheel and confirm with the OOW the change-over is complete and the course you are to steer
Apply the appropriate controls to disconnect the Automatic pilot and engage hand steering. Start manually steering the same course as was being steered by the automatic pilot.
Ask the OOW what course you are to steer and standby the wheel. Tell the OOW you are ready for changing over.
As per SOLAS a fast rescue boats shall be capable of:
Manoeuvring for at least 8 hrs at a speed of 10 knots
Manoeuvring for at least 4 hrs at a speed of 20 knots in calm water
Manoeuvring for at least 4 hrs at a speed of 8 knots
Manoeuvring for at least 4 hrs at a speed of 4 knots
What is the first action that should be taken by the rating on boiler watch in the event of a flame failure on the boiler?
Call the engineer on watch
After completion of a cleaning job on some machinery components at sea, the engine watch rating is instructed to dispose of a small amount of dirty diesel oil which is left in a bucket. How should the dirty oil be disposed of.
Put it straight into the dirty oil tank for incineration at the next opportunity.
Take it on deck and throw it overboard.
Pour it into the diesel oil storage tank through the sounding pipe.
Pour it into the engine room bilge so that it can be pumped through the oily water separator.
On a RoRo vessel, why are short lashings better than long lashings for ro-ro units?
Because ships' vibrations will not slacken short lashings
Because it is a cargo securing manual requirement
Because they're easily tightened and tensioned
On a RoRo vessel, where will escaping gasoline vapours settle in a cargo hold? If the forced ventilation system is shut down
The most effective way to combat the threat of drug smuggling is to?
Organize crew into pairs and conduct weekly searches of the ship.
"Combining routine, but irregular searches of the ship with spontaneous targeted searches."
"Perform routine, but irregular searches using teams of two or more personnel from the same department."
Perform spontaneous targeted searches using teams of two or more personnel from the same department.
When may watertight doors in watertight bulkheads in tweendeck cargo spaces be open on board passenger ships?
At any time if watched by an authorized person
During cargo handling only
You have recently discharged a cargo of Methylene Chloride from tank 4 port. How will the atmosphere in the tank normally be tested for remaining (very low level) traces of vapour to ensure safe conditions before a tank entry certificate is issued?
By reading off a standard explosimeter (combustible gas indicator).
You will be able to smell even a very low level of this product.
It is not possible (or important) to test for trace levels of this product.
By sampling through a gas detector tube.
The ship is en route. When may passengers visit the bridge?
Passengers are not allowed to visit the bridge while the ship is en route
When the weather is nice and the sea is calm
During daytime if the traffic is smooth
What would be a typical value for the set point for shut down of a large 2-stroke diesel engine due to thrust bearing high temperature?
Fast rescue boats shall be stowed and kept in a state of continuous readiness for launching:
By assigned crew in less than 15 minutes
During restricted visibility you are posted, as lookout, on the bridge and you hear 1 prolonged blast at intervals of no more than 2 minutes on your port bow. What will you report to the OOW (officer on watch)?
Power-driven vessel making no way on port bow
A vessel at anchor on port bow
A vessel aground on port bow
Power-driven vessel making way on port bow
Hindus are not permitted by their religious beliefs to eat one particular type of meat. Which one?
Which of the listed sensors is suitable for physial displacement?
Which of the following is an acceptable reason to avoid a mandatory prewash and may result in an exemption being granted by the Government of the receiving Party?
That the unloaded tank will be washed outside a special area.
That the vessel's stripping system can reduce the residues to less than 10 litres in the relevant tank and its associated piping.
That the vessel temporarily has defective tank cleaning equipment and the prewash will be carried out at the first available opportunity after repairs have been completed and the tank will not be loaded or ballasted before that time.
That the unloaded tank is to be reloaded with the same substance or another substance compatible with the previous one and that the tank will not be washed or ballasted prior to loading.
Cargo compressors are fitted on LPG carriers as part of the cargo and vapour handling system. Why is it important to 'bar over' a piston type LPG compressor before starting it up?
To prove the oil pump is working.
To avoid low suction pressure during start up.
To reduce the electrical start up load..
To make sure there is no liquid in the cylinders.
In discussing the properties of oil cargoes, which of the following are examples of Aromatic Hydrocarbons?
Benzene, Toluene and Xylene.
Hydrogen Sulphide and Carbon Monoxide.
Carbon Dioxide and Hydrogen Peroxide.
Propane, Butane and Pentane.
Conventional reefer vessels often carry non-refrigerated cargo on the voyage to the loading port, for example from Northern Europe to Central America. Which one of the options given is the most suitable type of non-refrigerated cargo to carry in such a situation?
Unpackaged motor vehicles.
Many large slow speed diesel engines operating on heavy fuel oil have a fuel injection system which features Variable Injection Timing. How does this affect engine operation?
VIT allows the ship's engineers to alter the injection timing for each load setting with a simple single adjustment of the fuel rack.
VIT increases engine efficiency by automatically maintaining the maximum cylinder pressure over the entire load range.
VIT increases engine efficiency by automatically maintaining the maximum cylinder pressure over part of the load range.
VIT improves engine operation by automatically controlling the start of fuel injection when it detects a poor quality fuel.
Why should vehicles stowed on ramps face downwards?
To facilitate cargo discharge operations
To facilitate cargo stowage operations
To prevent fuel draining from the engine
To prevent excessive tyre compression
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
lower rescue boat to water
location of embarkation ladder
In U.S. waters the OPA rules have to be taken in considerations, but what types of ships do these rules affect?
Oil tankers and product carriers.
Oil tankers and combination ships.