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After smoking cigarettes they should be disposed of as follows:
Dropped into a waste bin.
Dropped over the lee side only so that it cannot blow back on board
Dropped over the side only if you are certain they are extinguished.
Disposed of in an ashtray and ensuring that it is extinguished.
Which of the following statements does not apply to fire doors in main vertical zone bulkheads and stairway enclosures in passenger ships?
If normally locked they do not have to be self closing.
They shall be of the self closing type.
They can have hold back hooks not subject to control station release providing the emergency plan details a person to close them.
They shall be capable of being closed from a control station unless they are normally closed.
In accommodation spaces, where must manually operated call points be located?
In messrooms, public lounges and other public rooms
In all crew and passenger cabins
In stairways and escape routes
At exits and in corridors
*Which of the following actions will be the most effective means for preventing fire in a cabin?
Provide clear warning that persons must not smoke in bed
Request people to refrain from smoking
Install fire detecting devices
*What is the minimum capacity of the portable tank of a portable foam applicator ?
*Generally speaking, what is the value commonly recognised as the maximum concentration of CO allowed in the breathing air of a breathing apparatus?
In order to achieve a greater effectiveness when using a permanent system of extinction with gases (for example CO2), we must…
Check the valves, seal the area and activate the extinction system
Only activate the alarm, then the extinction system
Activate the alarm, evacuate the area and seal the place, then activate the extinction system
Activate the extinction system before we activate the alarm
When at sea, you discover that the bilges in the engine room have a large quantity of oil residues floating around. What action should you take?
Apply foam to the bilges to minimise the risk of fire
Open the overboard valve and immediately start the bilge pump in order to draw these residues away from the bilges
Notify Chief Engineer, find cause of leakage, remedy the leakage and then immediately start to clean the bilges
Instructions for "Preparation for welding or hot work in cargo tanks" is laid down by the Norwegian Maritime Directorate. Which of the following requirements regarding welding or hot work corresponds to these instructions?
When the tank has been satisfactory cleaned.
Measuring of tank atmosphere shall be performed by one explosimeter.
When the tank has been satisfactory cleaned there shall be a 24 hour quarantene. Ventilation to be stopped and gas measuring to be carried out every second hour.
Ventilation from deck may only be carried out with the ship's inert gas fans.
A MMSI number consist of:
the call sign followed by 4 digits
The sound level of the telephone in the tele-microphone on the panel of e.g. an MF/HF radio-telephony installation is adjusted with:
On what wave band does the search and rescue radar transponder operate?
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.
The exact position of a 406 MHz Cospas-Sarsat EPIRB is eventually calculated by:
How are the NAVTEX areas identified ?
" On area A2 the function "" Transmission of ship to shore distress alerts"" is mainly based on:"
the use of SARSAT COSPAS Epirbs
the use of INMARSAT Epirbs
Which word will precede a routine message ?
No specific word will precede a routine message
The bridge wheelman has not reported for duty and there is a suspected "Man Overboard" situation on your vessel. The ship has been searched and there is one seaman missing? The vessel turns round and retraces the course back, calling for assistance from other vessels in the vicinity. What should be the focal point for any search pattern to be established?
The focus of the search should be from the present position as he probably went overboard when proceeding to the bridge for his watch.
Determine when the seaman was last sighted and concentrate the search round the course line between the last sighting and present position, taking into account any prevailing current.
The last sighted position should be the focal point of any search pattern and all ships should keep a good lookout in that vicinity, moving outwards to the present position.
Determine the drift and leeway of own ship and take this deviation from track into account on the return course. The search should focus around this return track back to the last sighted position
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
According to the rules of GMDSS all vessels have to be equipped with:
at least three mariphones
a possibility to receive MSI
The main purpose of a mariphone onboard is:
to ask for clearance at bridges and locks
to maintain contact with shore subscribers
By reduced transmitting power is meant in VHF a power between:
Radio waves used in satellite communication are not affected by ionosphere because:
The frequency of the radio waves is too high
The mode F1B is used:
in radiotelex-traffic in the MF/HF bands between ship and shore stations
in telephone-traffic in the MF/HF bands between ship and shore stations
Which class of emission is used for VHF DSC transmissions ?
Which of the following information shall be specified by the muster list ?
the specific duties assigned to passengers that are in charge of a group of others
the abandon ship signal consisting of two long blasts
the muster list has been prepared and approved by the Administration before the ship proceeds to sea
how the order to abandon ship will be given
*Give the meaning of the following symbol
Start lowering the lifeboat to water
An alarm signal consisting of seven short blasts followed by one long blast is sounded by the ship's whistle and the alarm bells. What are you to do?
Go to your lifeboat station (muster station).
Report on the bridge (deck crew) or engine control room (engine crew) for further orders.
Go to (or remain in) your cabin and wait for further orders.
*Which one of the following items has to be included in an abandon ship drill?
Manoeuvring the lifeboat in the water
operation of davits used for launching liferafts
Starting and operating radio life-saving appliances
Launching and recovery of a survival craft
Which of the following detailed explanations should be mentioned in the Training Manual ?
How to muster at the assigned stations
The use of surface to air visual signals to be used by survivors
The use of navigational equipment for survival crafts
The use of escape routes and other escape methods
*Which of the following detailed explanations should be mentioned in the Training Manual ?
How to use navigational equipment for survival crafts
How to release from launching appliances
How to use escape routes and other escape methods
How to use surface to air visual signals to be used by survivors
Which of following items shall be included in an abandon ship drill?
Checking the distress signal rockets and other distress signals.
Checking passenger's immersion suits.
Checking the lifeboat provisions and supplies.
Checking that lifejackets are correctly donned.
Referring to the SOLAS convention, how often should a crew member on a cargo ship participate in one abandon ship drill and one fire drill?
This is only required when he joins the ship
What is the ideal humidity in a working environment?
What kind of safety equipment should be in place in connection with a grinding wheel?
What standing orders must be issued to engineers with regard to fuel oil tanks located below vehicle decks?
Never to heat fuel oil to more than 50?C
Never to heat fuel oil to more than 45?C
Never to heat fuel oil to more than 55?C
Never to heat fuel oil to more than what is specified for the vessel
You have just been handed six sample bottles by the cargo surveyor, containing Nitric Acid drawn from a cargo just loaded on your ship. How will you move them to the sample locker, prior to storage?
I will carry as many as I can in my arms in one go, but ensure first that I put on a pair of chemical-proof gloves.
I will instruct the cargo surveyor that he must deliver the samples to the locker himself.
I will obtain a plastic carrier bag, put the bottles inside and take them to the locker as quickly as possible.
I will place them into a proper container with a handle, such as a sample carrier or a strong bucket. When I move them, I will ensure that I am focused on this task alone.
Why is it necessary to have routine testing of the cooling water?
To detect the presence of contaminants in the water that may be injurious to the cooling system.
To ensure that the proper residuals of treatment chemicals, as specified, are maintained all time.
To trace leakage in the cooling water system.
During RoRo cargo operations, what must be monitored at all times where the ramps are concerned to prevent damage to the cargo
the controls are left unsecured at all times
The angle of the loading ramp is not to steep and that the ramp has not lifted of the jetty
the ramp is correctly painted
You are alongisde to load a cargo of Triethylamine. It will be supplied from shore using an 8-inch flexible hose. When securing this to the ship's manifold (header), how should the connection be made?
With a bolt in every hole in the flange, securely and evenly tightened.
With a bolt in alternate holes, securely and evenly tightened.
With a bolt in alternate holes, securely and evenly tightened, or a minimum of two G-clamps, fitted diagonally across from each other and fully tightened.
Cargo hoses should no longer be connected directly to ship's manifolds for the loading of dangerous chemicals.
Every person onboard ship has a responsibility for safety and security. General house-keeping rules should be followed. Which of the listed rules is the most important onboard a tanker?
Never carry lighters or matches on the tank deck.
Always wear safety shoes on deck..
Always use the handrails when going up or down ladders.
Always use gloves when operating portable grinders and chipping machines.
What is the purpose of the girders in the tank?
They transfer all the cargo forces acting on the plating.
They transfer all sea forces acting on plating.
They support the stiffeners.
They support the stiffeners and also take up some of the sea force.
A steward reaches into a sink filled with soapy water to remove the plug. He cuts his hand on a carving knife lying in the bottom. What policy will best eliminate the chance of this kind of accident happening again while still maintaining hygiene standards?
Everymember of the galley staff is made responsible for washing their own knives.
Heavy duty gloves are to be worn when working at the sink.
Detergent shall not be used if knives are to be washed.
There is a dedicated sink for washing knives.
When describing equipment used in oil tanker operations, what does the abbreviation "VECS" stand for?
Vapour Emission Control System.
Vapour Emission Calibration System.
Vapour Ejection Control System.
Vapour Emission Control Standard.
A bulk vessel is loading to summer load draught of 10.00 metres; the present draught amidships are 9.96 metres port and 9.98 metres to starboard; The sinkage to maximum loading is?
The sinkage allowed is 30 centimetres ( 0.30 metres)
The vessel is already at maximum draught
The sinkage allowed is 3 centimetres ( 0.03 metres)
An engine room rating is given the task of retightening the flanges of a pipe that has been replaced in the engine room. Which of the following tightening procedures should be followed?
Start with the bottom bolt and partially tighten each bolt in turn working counter-clockwise around the flange. Repeat to fully tighten.
Fully tighten each bolt in turn and work diagonally across and around the flanges.
Gradually tighten all of the bolts working diagonally across and around the flange.
Start with the top bolt and fully tighten each in turn moving clockwise around the flange.
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.
You have to choose one of the following instruments for measuring pressure in an air bottle in measuring range 0 - 35 BAR. Which instrument would you install?
What are the ideal conditions required to satisfactorily conduct an Inclining Experiment?
All derricks lowered and no moving items on deck and in store rooms
Moorings slack, head wind, minimum people on board
All of the suggested answers
Minimum ballast and bunkers on board and all tanks pressed up.
Too high exhaust temperature in one cylinder becomes because of:
Leakage in the inlet valves.
Poor cylinder condition – blow by –including leaking exhaust valves.
Too low admission on fuel injection pump.
The amount of cylinder lubricating oil feed to the cylinder is too small.
What is the full name of the International Convention dealing with stability of passenger ships?
The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea
International Safety Management code
The Inert Gas Plant shall be capable of delivering inert gas with an oxygen content of not more than?
What type of discharge pumps are normally in use on gas carriers
It is screw pumps that is normally used on gas carriers
It is centrifugal pumps that is normally used on gas carriers
It is piston pumps that is normally used on gas carriers
It is submerged pumps that is normally used on gas carriers
What does the IMSBC Code emphasise with reference to the exposure of personal to the dust created when carrying some bulk cargoes?
The restricted loading of certain cargoes which may be excessively dusty
A high standard of personal hygiene
The responsibility of the Master to ensure that staff are wearing the correct clothing
The code does not make any reference to this hazard
How is the prime mover load normally kept to a minimum when starting up an electric driven reciprocating type air compressor?
By using an unloading device to keep the compressor delivery valves open until the machine is up to speed.
By using an unloading device to keep the compressor suction valves open until the machine is up to speed.
By keeping the second stage drain valve open until the machine is up to speed.
By keeping the main discharge valve closed until the machine is up to speed.
A vehicle of length 4.85m; width 1.55m; weight 3200 kg. is to be loaded with a door-to-door clearance of 12cm and bumper-to-bumper clearance of 30cm. What would be its uniform load density?
When is it safe for ship's personnel to enter the cargo tank of an LNG carrier to carry out routine maintenance and inspection?
Whenever the tank has been emptied of cargo as long as breathing apparatus is worn.
Only when the tank has been discharged and it is fully inerted.
Only after gas freeing and an atmosphere test shows 21% oxygen content.
Whenever a test of the atmosphere shows a methane content of less than 2% of the lower explosive limit (LEL).
If a cargo has a literweight 0f 1.5 kg/l at 15° and a correction factor of 0,001, what is the literweight at 20° C ?
What action should the Master take if he is suspicious of an Officer’s certificate of competency?
Contact the local Harbourmaster-s office
Contact the issuing authority via the company office
Accept it without question
Methane/air mixtures in the range of 5.3 - 14% are flammable and have an auto ignition temperature of approximately 595 degrees C. What is meant by the term 'auto ignition temperature'?
It is the lowest temperature at which flammable gases are given off by the mixture.
It is the lowest temperature at which the mixture will ignite when a flame is applied to it.
It is the lowest temperature of the source of ignition required to ignite a flammable mixture.
It is the temperature at which the mixture will spontaneously ignite and continue to burn without an external source of ignition.
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
Which factor influences the pumping capacity (flow) of a centrifugal pump the most?
The use of a chemical additive to induce a chemical reaction and so expedite the cleaning of a cargo tank on a chemical tanker is a common operational technique. What is the chemical term for the substance used in such a procedure?
Modern cellular container vessels which carry refrigerated cargo below deck mainly maintain an acceptable temperature in the cargo holds by which of the features given in the options?
By designing the vessels with a larger gap between the columns of containers.
By using large natural ventilators to achieve the required air changes.
By using powerful mechanical fans to achieve a large number of air changes.
By insulating the fuel tanks in the vicinity of the cargo space.
Vapour Leakage. A small leakage of vapour through the membrane may not be readily obvious. However, indications are likely to be:
A sudden rise in the percentage of methane vapour in one primary insulation space.
Temperature change will be obvious.
Water building up in the insulation space.
A mechanical-hydraulic speed control governor fitted to an auxiliary engine is giving erratic speed control causing the engine to hunt wildly even when there is only a small load change. From the options given which is the most likely cause of this condition?
Speed droop setting set too high.
Speed droop setting set too low.
Compensation needle valve is open too much.
Compensation needle valve is not open enough.
Pitting corrosion is found around the steam drum water line of a high pressure steam boiler. From the options given, select the one most likely to cause this condition.
Dissolved oxygen levels are too high.
Seawater leakage from the condenser.
Total dissolved solids levels are too high.
Excess hydrazine dosage to the feed water system.
What will the cadet find in the engine store?
He will find The Bosun in the engine store
He won't find anything in the engine store
He will find the port anchor winch in the engine store
He will find new brake bands in the engine store
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
A medium speed diesel engine which is supported on a steel chocking system has had repeated problems with two of the chocks at the end of the engine on the port side becoming slack. This has led to some fretting damage to the bedplate and tank top in that area. What action should be taken to affect a cost effective permanent repair?
Replace the damaged chocks with resin based chocks of an appropriate size.
Replace the complete steel chocking system with a resin based system.
Tighten the holding down bolts in that area to 150% recommended load to prevent further slackening and fretting.
Replace the complete steel chocking system with one using resilient mounts to accommodate movement and avoid further incidents of fretting.
If you alter the field excitation voltage (or field current) of one alternator operating in parallel, this will cause change in that alternators:
None of the mentioned alternatives
Which of the following symptoms would indicate that the filter drier in a refrigeration circuit has become blocked?
A hammering noise from the drier.
A pressure rise before the drier.
A large temperature drop across the drier.
A hammering noise from the compressors.
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.
A steel spear thermometer is to be used to check the pulp temperatures of a cargo of chilled beef which is vacuum wrapped in plastic and packed in cardboard cartons. Which of the given options is the most appropriate method of using the thermometer to get the pulp temperatures of this high value commodity?
Remove the carton lid and drive the thermometer directly into one of the pieces of beef through the plastic wrapping.
Drive the thermometer directly through the carton and the plastic wrapping into the beef.
Remove the lid of the carton and place the thermometer so that it is completely covered between two of the plastic wrapped pieces of beef.
Drive the thermometer through the cardboard but avoid piercing the plastic wrappings.
The bilge holding tank level is being reduced by discharging through the OWS. What action should be taken when the oil/water interface in the holding tank is reached?
Stop the OWS and pump the oil to the incinerator tank.
Stop the OWS and pump the oil to a bunker tank.
Bypass the OWS and discharge the remaining contents of the holding tank overboard.
Continue pumping the contents of the holding tank through the OWS.
When considering how to deal with cargo residues during hatch cleaning at sea on a Bulk Carrier, what is the most careful consideration?
There are no restrictions on discharge of cargo residues to sea
Follow actions of previous crews
Consult MARPOL handbook and the vessels Safety Management System (SMS) for guidance
Check procedures and Arrangements manual
During a routine check of one of the auxiliary engines in an UMS operated engine room, a minor leakage on a high pressure fuel pipe was observed. What would be an appropriate action and/or precaution to be taken? (Assume normal operation; 2 sets operating and 1 set standby)
Any of the mentioned alternatives will meet the requirement.
Have a motorman on watch for the rest of the night, especially instructed to watch the engine
Change the operation to the third generator set, leaving the original set as stand-by awaiting possibility to repair the failure.
Change operation to the third generator set, preparing the original set for repair of the failure and switching to manual mode until repair is carried out.
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
During UMS rounds, a duty engineer notices that the fuel oil overflow observation glass is full of oil. Should he:
Stop all F.O. transfers immediately, and inform the CE.
None of the listed alternatives.
Make a sounding of the F.O. overflow tank and decide if there is enough capacity to leave it until the following morning.
Call a motorman and have him sound the FO overflow tank periodically during the night.
Who should operate ships' ramps, car platforms, retractable car decks and similar equipment?
All crew working on ro-ro deck.
Only the ships' officers.
Only competent persons authorised by a responsible ships' officer, in accordance with the company's work instructions.
Bosun and the loading officer
What makes a container vessel's cargo holds effective in containing under-deck fires?
A fixed fire-fighting system
Intact hatch and ventilator seals
An effective bilge pumping systems
What should be observed concerning a ship's water tight integrity?
That all emergency exit doors are locked and secured
That all water tight ramps and doors are locked and secured at sea
The ramp is in stowed position
How is the bilge pump protected from cargo debris being sucked in from the bilges?
Filter in the bilge suction pipeline
Keeping the bilge space clean at all times
What kind of cargo pumps is most common on LNG carriers?
Single stage deepwell pumps.
Multistage deepwell pumps.
When trying to reverse a large slow speed diesel engine in the astern direction it cannot be turned on air even though it will start in the ahead direction. What is the likely cause of this problem?
One of the cylinder air start valves has stuck open.
The reversing servo for the fuel pumps has stuck in the ahead position.
The start is blocked because the air distributor has not moved to the astern position.
The automatic valve for the air start system has jammed shut.
On a Container vessel, what is the function of a raised deck socket?
To house base twistlocks or stacking cones
What does MARPOL 73/78 require in respect of the contents of lines and pumps on an oil tanker at the completion of discharge?
That they be drained directly (and only) to shore.
That they be cleared to shore by the use of compressed air.
That agreement be reached at the pre-cargo conference as to whether the ship or shore facility are to receive the "unpumpable product remaining in lines and pumps" and the appropriate side then clear the lines to the other by any appropriate means.
That they be drained and then pumped either ashore, or to a cargo tank or slop tank on board.
The space between the cargo tank liquid dome and dome cover for an LNG carrier is maintained inerted, usually using nitrogen. What is the maximum allowable O2 content of the nitrogen used for this purpose?
What additional requirement must be observed if a cargo tank on a chemical tanker is to be cleaned by recirculation with a low flash or static accumulator product?
The tank must be inerted to less than 8% oxygen content.
All lids and other penetrations must be securely closed before recirculation is commenced.
The tank must already have been cleaned to Water White Standard to ensure no hazardous reaction with cargo residues.
The product must be allowed settling time within the tank before recirculation is commenced.
What is the colour and characteristic of a "towing light", as defined in the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea?
Amber, all-round, flashing, where it can best be seen.
One of two all-round amber, alternate flashing lights, displayed where they can best be seen.
Yellow, fixed, seen over an arc of 135 degrees and so arranged as to display 67.5 degrees from right aft on each side of the vessel.
White, fixed, displayed as an additional light on the foremast over an arc of 225 degrees, from right ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on each side of the vessel.