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As regards the launching and recovery arrangements for rescue boats which is required among the following?
Launching shall be possible at the ship's headway speed up to 8 knots in heavy weather
The release mechanism shall be of an automatic type approved by the flag state Administration
Rapid recovery shall be possible with the boat's full complement of persons and equipment
Embarkation and launching arrangement shall be such that the rescue boat can be boarded and launched in less than 10 minutes
Which one of the listed requirements regarding launching appliances for survival crafts and rescue boats do not correspond to present regulations?
Launching appliances shall be constructed for minimum amount of routine maintenance
The launching mechanism shall be arranged for actuating from a position within the survival craft or rescue boat in addition to a position on the ship's deck
All launching appliances shall be capable of recovering survival crafts and rescue boats with their crew
Parts requiring regular maintenance by ships crew shall be readily accessible
Which one of the listed requirements regarding the launching and recovery arrangements for survival crafts corresponds to present SOLAS regulations?
Launching and recovery arrangements shall be such that the operator at all times can observe the survival craft and lifeboats.
Means shall be available to prevent any discharge of water on to survival crafts during abandonment.
Each lifeboat shall be provided with separate appliances which is capable of launching and recovering the lifeboat.
Different type of launching and recovery arrangements shall be used for similar survival crafts on board the ship.
A lifebuoy light is capable of working at minimum for a period of, and has a luminous intensity of:
4 h, 1 candela (about 1,0 mile range at normal meteorological sight)
2 h, 2 candelas (about 1,7 mile range at normal meteorological sight)
4 h, 2 candelas (about 1,7 mile range at normal meteorological sight
2 h, 1 candela (about 1,0 mile range at normal meteorological sight)
Where shall manually operated call points in fixed fire-detection and alarm systems be located in accommodation spaces? (SOLAS II-2/13.2.1)
In messrooms, public lounges and other public rooms
At exits and in corridors
In stairways and escape routes
In all crew and passenger cabins
If circumstances permit, how should low expansion foam be applied to oil burning in the bulkhead of the engine room?
The foam should be applied to the centre of the fire.
The foam should be aimed at about 45 degrees upwards so that it can drop onto the fire
The applicator should be used in a sweeping motion to spread the foam over the surface.
The foam should be aimed at the bulkhead behind the fire and allowed to spread out slowly over the fire.
What is the name of the reference manual, jointly produced by the International Maritime Organization and the International Civil Aviation Authority, which currently outlines the organization and management of search and rescue activities at sea?
The Search and Rescue (IMOSAR) Manual.
The Internation Maritime Search and Rescue (IMARSAR) Manual.
The International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual.
The Merchant Ship Search and Rescue (MERSAR) Manual.
Which one of the given requirements regarding manning and supervision of survival craft do not correspond to the present regulations? (SOLAS III/10)
A deck officer or certificated person shall be placed in charge of each survival craft to be used
Every lifeboat required to carry radio telegraph installation shall have a person capable of operating the equipment assigned
Every motorized survival craft shall have a certificated engineer assigned
There shall be a sufficient number of trained persons on board mustering and assisting untrained persons
COTP can request (OPA-90)
Maximum two drills a year
Unannounced drills at any time
Participation in all announced drills
Unfortunately a fish hook has entered someone's finger. The barb of the hook is even inside the skin. How to remove the fish hook?
Push the hook through the skin until the barb protrudes, then cut the hook between the barb and the skin and gently withdraw the hook.
Don't do anything by your self, see a doctor.
Remove the hook immediately by pulling it back.
Cut the skin so it is possible to take the hook directly out.
Most cases of oil pollution are caused by human errors, often jointly by seafarers and shore based clean-up teams. What has proved to be the essential mistake executed by the shore people regarding environment damages?
Dispersement of chemicals?
Give the meaning of the following symbol
Portable foam installation
Your ship is approaching the berth as illustrated and has a right handed propeller and no thrusters. What could be a method to retain full control of the vessel as it comes alongside?
Reduce speed by going astern on the engines.
Let go port anchor to about 1 shackles on deck
Full starboard rudder and stop engines
Let go starboard anchor to about 1 shackle on deck
Are mooring boats required for vessels transitting the Suez Canal?
Yes, only mooring boats hired from shore are accepted
Ships can use their own boats if they cannot safely lift hired boats, but boat crews must be hired from shore
Mooring boats are required only for loaded tankers of more than 100.000 dwt.
Mooring boats are not required
An area A3 is:
an area excluding sea area A1 and A2 within the radiotelephone coverage of at least one MRCC in which continuous watch on 8414,5 kHz is available
an area excluding sea areas A0, A1 and A2
an area excluding sea areas A1 and A2 within the radiotelephone coverage of at least one Inmarsat geostationary satellite in which continuous alerting is available
" On area A1 the function "" Transmission and reception of on scene communications"" is mainly based on:"
the use of SART transponders
The PTT-switch must be:
pressed in during transmitting only to work simplex
must pressed in constantly to work semi-duplex
pressed in during transmitting only to work duplex
What is the usual range of a VHF equipment ?
A person wearing lifejacket shall be able to turn from a face-down to a face up position in not more than:
*A lifebuoy must have an inner diameter of:
The lifebuoy making part of quick-release arrangement must have a weight of at least:
What equipment and accessories are provided in a liferaft to help you keep warm in cold weather ?
thermal protective aids for each person
the floor of the raft has a second layer which can be inflated to help insulation, in addition to the thermal protective aids (10% of complement, minimum 2)
two life jackets and two thermal protective aids
two immersion suits and the floor of the raft which has a second layer which can be inflated to give additional insulation from the cold water
Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every liferaft ?
Two painters of a length equal to not less than the distance from the stowage position of the liferaft to the waterline
One searchlight which can work continuously for not less than 3 hours
Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every liferaft ?
two painters of a length equal to not less than the distance from the stowage position of the liferaft to the waterline
instructions for immediate action
one searchlight which can work continuously for not less than 3 hours
The Training Manual shall contain instructions and information on the life-saving appliances and the best method of survival. Which of following detailed explanations of crew duties in relation to emergency situations shall be contained therein?
Correct donning of the protective clothing
Correct donning of life-jackets
The use of oars and sails for survival crafts
The use of navigational equipment for survival crafts
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
Which of the following detailed explanations should be mentioned in the Training Manual ?
How to use escape routes and other escape methods
How to use navigational equipment for survival crafts
How to don lifejackets, immersion suits and anti-exposure suits, as appropriate
How to use surface to air visual signals to be used by survivors
The muster list shall show the duties assigned to the different members of the crew. Which of the given duties do not necessarily have to be included in the muster list?
Manning of fire parties assigned to deal with fires
Preparation and launching of survival crafts
What is the minimum distance between the helmet and the head of the wearer supposed to be?
You are inerting a cargo tank on an oil tanker, prior to gas-freeing for entry. What is the maximum oxygen content permitted in the inert gas main during this operation, as required by SOLAS 1974?
Which of the given options characterizes a 2-stroke diesel engine ?
A 2 stroke engine completes a full cycle every revolution.
The piston always has a short skirt.
A 2 stroke engine always has 2 or more turbochargers.
A 2 stroke engine has an air inlet valve in the cylinder cover.
When is a vessel deemed to be cargo worthy?
When the hatch covers and/or hatch pontoons are weather tight
When the vessel’s Safety Construction Certificate is valid
When the hatch covers and/or hatch pontoons are watertight
When all her certificates are in order
What action should be taken if the inert gas plant fails during discharge of a liquefied gas cargo?
Slow down the discharge rate until the IG plant is working again.
Open the atmospheric vents to prevent a vacuum in the cargo tanks.
Stop all cargo operations and inform the terminal.
Open the vapour return line from shore to prevent a vacuum in the cargo tanks.
What are the duties of an effective bridge look out?
Ensure there is always a bridge lookout on duty and only leave the lookout when given permission.
Keep a lookout for other ships; navigation lights and any other dangers which may have no lights
All of the alternatives specified
Keeping a constant observation around the ship.
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.
What are some of the most important tasks to carry out on a bulk carrier, before commencing hatch cleaning operations?
Hatch covers to be opened and cranes ready
Sufficient manpower available and ER informed
Risk Assessment, Permit to work /enter and tool-box talk
What would be a typical setting for the overspeed trip to operate and shut down the engine on a medium speed diesel engine?
1% above engine rated speed
25% above engine rated speed
15% above engine rated speed
5% above engine rated speed
What do you think would be the most likely cause of too low suction pressure in a freon compressor?
Broken suction valve plate.
Too little gas in the system.
You have just completed your cargo watch on deck, during which you have been working around the manifold, connecting and disconnecting hoses, etc. It is meal-time. Should you take any precautions before entering the messroom and why?
I will remove my overalls and work boots and wash my hands, to avoid the risk of introducing chemical contaminants into the accommodation.
No, I am just going in for my lunch and then returning to work on deck, so it would be a waste of time to get changed.
I will wipe my boots and brush down my coveralls before entering the accommodation, to make sure I don't bring any dirt inside.
I will remove my overalls and workboots, because I will get in trouble from the captain if he catches me in work clothes in the messroom.
Failed O-rings on a 2 stage air compressor cylinder liner have resulted in a water leak. Where is the leaking water most likely to go when the compressor is operating?
Into the crankcase and mix with the lube oil.
On the figure there are four possible definitions of the term "STARBOARD BOW" given. Which one is the correct one?
Starboard bow is given by D on the figure
Starboard bow is given by C on the figure
Starboard bow is given by B on the figure
Starboard bow is given by A on the figure
What is the most common signal level from an I/P converter?
What is a low location lightning system?
A system displaying the escape route from all cabins by light points in the ceiling, powered by battery
A light system powered by battery or fluorescent signs mounted at deck level indicating the way to the nearest exit
An emergency illumination system that illuminates all deck areas to a minimum
An illumination system for all corridors in cabin areas
If Master finds reason to doubt whether the agent is giving the vessel's interest full and proper attention he should:
Report the matter to the harbour Master
Report to the vessel P & I club
Investigate the matter carefully and report the findings to the company
You can reduce the need for security guards in certain areas by installing:
Which of the following is a definition of the "Proper Shipping Name", as found in the IMDG Code?
The name to be used in any documentation relating to the transportation of the dangerous substance, material or article, such as on forms, labels and placards.
The correct chemical name of a potentially hazardous material, as identified from the Chemical Cargo List.
The name under which a dangerous material, substance or article is
This graphical symbol is a logic gate. Which gate?
What is a low location lighting system?
A system displaying the escape route from all cabins by light points in the ceiling, powered by battery
An illumination system for all corridors in cabin areas
A light system powered by battery or fluorescent signs mounted at deck level indicating the way to the nearest exit
An emergency illumination system that illuminates all deck areas to a minimum
What do you understand by: Let go the tug?
Let go the tug means: to tell the tug master to go away
Let go the tug means: to cast off the lines that secure the tug to the ship
Let go the tug means: to cut the lines secuing the tug to the ship
Let go the tug means: to take no notice of the tug
The position of the ship is found by taking a series of bearings using a magnetic compass. How should an error of 5 degrees WEST be applied to the compass bearings?
The same error applies to all bearings and therefore it can be ignored
Add the 5 degrees to the bearings
Subtract 5 degrees to the bearings
The error should be "High" or "Low" and therefore more information is required.
When are power-operated watertight sliding doors (class 3 doors) compulsory for all watertight doors aboard passenger ships?
Where the ship is fitted with through-going car decks
Where one or more doors are situated below deepest load line
When the ship is certified for more than 150 passengers
Where the ship has passenger spaces below the bulkhead deck
On a Container vessel, what prevents the installation of double stacking cones?
A homogenous container load
Limitations in ship design
Restrictions in the cargo securing manual
What should a duty crew member do immediately upon observing funnel soot emissions?
Under international regulations where must entries be made with regard to the disposal of cargo residues into the sea?
In the Garbage record book
Subject to allowance by the Port State Authority, a tanker with a defective oil discharge monitoring and control system (ODME) may continue to trade for a limited period before a repair is effected. What period is allowed and what conditions apply?
No limit is placed on the vessel, provided it can be demonstrated to the Port State Authority that the appropriate spare parts have been ordered for delivery in the next convenient port.
One ballast voyage and one loaded voyage, provided no cleaning operations are commenced.
One ballast voyage before proceeding to a repair port.
The vessel may discharge her cargo but will then be detained in port until the ODME is made fully operational and approval from the Port State Authority obtained.
Anyone who makes or permits a false entry to be made in the log book, shall be liable to fines or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 1 year according to:
The International Maritime Organization's Act of Maritime Activities
The Ship Safety and Security Act, Section 65..
The Public Administration Act
How many separate means of escape are provided from each fire zone above the bulkhead deck?
What does heaving result in?
Shearing of container twistlocks
Vertical accelerations acting along container corner posts
Longitudinal accelerations acting on hatch pontoons
A General Cargo vessel develops an angle of loll while loading a heavy item of deck cargo alongside; what is the action to be taken ?
Stop cargo, increase FSE in tanks, lower weights within vessel and fill small ballast tank on high side of vessel
Stop cargo, reduce FSE in tanks, lower weights within vessel and fill small ballast tank on high side of vessel
Stop cargo, increase FSE in tanks, lower weights within vessel and empty small ballast tank on low side of vessel
Stop cargo, reduce FSE in tanks, lower weights within vessel and fill small ballast tank on low side of vessel
Emergency instructions in appropriate languages shall be posted in passenger cabins. Which information shall as a minimum be included in the emergency instructions?
Where to find thermal protective aids
Escape routes and alarm signals
The method of donning life-jackets, escape routes and alarm signals
With regard to the IMDG Code what do Calcium Oxide (UN No. 1910), Magnetized Material (UN No. 2807), Sodium Aluminate (UN No. 2812) and Battery Powered Equipment (UN No. 3171) have in common?
They are listed as Corrosive Substances - IMDG Class 8
They are not listed in the IMDG Code
Due to their characteristics they may be shipped in open top containers
They are not subject to the provisions of the IMDG Code but may be subject to provisions governing the transport of dangerous goods by other modes
You are in charge of discharging and crude oil washing a crude oil carrier.What is the maximum allowed oxygen level measured one meter below deck in a tank during crude oil washing? (IMO Reg)
What is meant by the term 'hold space' in relation to a liquefied gas carrier?
The space where the ballast tanks are situated.
The space enclosed by the ship's structure in which a cargo containment system is situated
The space between the individual cargo tanks.
The space where the cargo is carried.
When plotting a position, where should the Officer of the Watch select as the ships position, when three gyro compass bearings intercept as a triangle (Cocked Hat) and not as a single point?
At the centre of the triangle
At the point furthest away from any danger.
At the point nearest the course line drawn on the chart
At the point nearest to the danger, if any.
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.
Why should elevators not be used in an emergency?
Too few people can be moved in an elevator.
The elevator is reserved for people with special needs.
Power could fail and passengers could be trapped inside.
Engineering will shut down the ship's power and the elevator will be useless.
Which of the following is an acceptable method of controlling the cargo tank pressure when loading a liquefied gas carrier?
Through a vapour return to shore connection.
The pressure relief valve will automatically control the pressure at the set pressure.
Reduce the setting of the pressure relief valve to zero gauge pressure and vent to atmosphere.
Open the atmospheric vent line.
What is the duct keel on a general cargo ship?
The duct keel is the keel plate running along the fore and aft line of the ship.
The duct keel is the keel plate on smaller ships which extends out from the hull.
The Duct Keel is the vertical access duct down from the deck to the keel plate to provide access into the double bottom.
The duct keel is a longitudinal box shaped strength member running along the centreline of the ship and through which piping etc can be placed.
Who is authorized to operate hoisting equipment?
Personnel authorized by the master?
The centre cargo tanks on your ship are made of stainless steel, while the wing tanks are made of mild steel with a zinc coating. Your ship is to load some Sulphuric Acid. Which tanks will it be loaded in?
It can not be loaded into any of the tanks on the ship.
Only the stainless steel centre tanks.
Only the zinc coated wing tanks.
Both the stainless steel centre tanks and the zinc coated wing tanks.
The IBC Code prescibes certain design conditions for a cargo heating or cooling system. What does it require in respect of pressure within such a system, for any condition other than when it is empty?
That the system must be fitted with automatic control valves that will maintain the inlet pressure at not less than 0.2 bar above the return pressure.
That a higher pressure can be maintained within the system than the maximum pressure head that could be exerted by the contents of the cargo tank on that system.
That an automatic alarm is fitted to alert the operator when the pressure within the system drops to within 0.2 bar of the pressure measured at the lowest located cargo pressure sensor within the tank.
That a lower pressure will be maintained within the system than the actual pressure head that is being exerted by the contents of the cargo tank on that system.
What is the purpose of Material Safety Data Sheets?
To provide personnel in deck- and engine department with procedures for handling or working with that substance in a safe manner
To determine if the substance is flammable or not
To provide the safety officer with procedures for handling or working with that substance in a safe manner
To provide all personnel including emergency personnel with procedures for handling or working with that substance in a safe manner
Which of these types of information is considered sensitive?
Ship schematics and HR policies.
Planned maintenance schedule and emergency response procedures.
Voyage itinerary and departure and arrival times.
Way points and training records.
What must duty crew members ensure so that ro-ro units are not damaged on board?
Units must be driven at a safe speed
Units must not be driven in poor lighting conditions
Units must not be driven over ‘D’ rings
All on-board safety signs must be intact
A bulk cargo has been discharged by grabs; what is an important check to make before closing the hatch cover?
Check that hatch coaming and sealing bar have not been damaged by grab contact
All other cargo holds empty of cargo
Why is it dangerous to load wet Scrap Steel in containers?
Because of the huge increase in the weight of the cargo
Because the cargo will corrode the container
Because the cargo can spontaneously ignite
Because the cargo will not dry out en route
With which particular form of food poisoning are cream-filled confectionary items particularly associated?
Staphylococcal enterotoxin
Norwalk gastrointestinal virus
In the diagram, which letter is indicating the position "MIDSHIPS"?
Midships is indicated by B, in the figure
Midships is indicated by D, in the figure
Midships is indicated by A, in the figure
Midships is indicated by C, in the figure
What is the primary hazard associated with the carriage of a bulk cargo of salt on a Bulk Carrier?
There are no special hazards associated with this cargo
The cargo may be liable to self heat.
The only possible hazard is associated with ingress of water into the hold and a loss of stability
This cargo maybe liable to spontaneous combustion
On a RoRo vessel, what is the Maximum Securing Load of single use wire ropes?
65% of the breaking strength
80% of the breaking strength
75% of the breaking strength
After starting a freon compressor, how long should you wait before opening the oil separator return valve?
Open the valve immediately.
After the separator shell has warmed up.
What would be the correct form of response to the question: What is the visibility in your position?
The correct form of response would be: Visibility is poor
The correct form of response would be: Visibility is okay
The correct form of response would be: Visibility in my position is two hundred meters
The correct form of response would be: Visibility is medium
Very roughly, the gas mixture from Crude Oil can be represented by the hydrocarbon gas Propane. What is the approximate upper flammable limit(UFL) of crude oil vapours by volume in air?
You will be at sea for 45 days with a crew of 30 men. How many tomatoes would you buy?
Which would be the most suitable point in the system to obtain a representative of diesel engine lubricating oil for analysis?
From the lubricating system pipeline on the discharge side of the circulating pump.
From the lubricating oil filter drain.
From the lubricating oil cooler drain.
From the lubricating oil purifier outlet.
What is the most frequent used insulation on cargo tanks?
The "dew point" of a liquid chemical is often quoted in the documentation relating to its loading and carriage. Which of the following is a definition of "dew point"?
The temperature at which a gas is saturated with respect to a condensable component, as in operational terms is seen at the point when air is saturated with moisture.
The temperature at which dry-ice melts in Acetone.
The temperature at which a condensable component is saturated with respect to a gas, as in operational terms is seen at the point when moisture no longer detectable in air.
The temperature at which a saturated gas exhibits condensation.
Port State Control Officers are authorised to:
Detain ships that are not meeting the requirements for a minimum of 30 days
Regularly inspect ships known to meet the requirement
Inspect and detain ship that are not meeting the requirements until they are able to demonstrate compliance with the regulations
Sign oil record book entries
What is the purpose of a deck seal?
To avoid backflow of gas to the engine?
To regulate the flue gas pressure?
A water tank for fire fighting purpose?
Duct keels or pipe tunnels are a common feature on OBO and O/O carriers.Because they abut cargo compartments and carry cargo & ballast piping, danger of leakage of gas or liquid into them is present. If you have just discharged a cargo of crude oil and were to enter a pipe tunnel for inspection/work you would:
If you have ventilated well, not check especially for any gas prior entering?
Check for presence of hydrocarbon gas using a CGI and oxygen using an oxygen analyzer and if you obtained readings of 0% LEL and 21% oxygen respectively, you would enter?
Irrespective of the fact that all checks for gas show satisfactory results, enter only after wearing breathing apparatus?
Check for presence of hydrocarbon gas using a combustible gas indicator and if you get a reading of 0% LEL, you would enter?