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Give the meaning of the following symbol
Survival craft distress pyrotechnic signals
Which of the following statements is NOT correct about high expansion foam?
You can survive in H.E. foam by breaking the bubbles to release the air.
It extinguishes by smothering.
It has only a limited cooling effect.
You cannot survive in H.E. foam as the oxygen content is reduced.
The effectiveness of CO2 as an extinguishing agent is based on:
Dilution, cooling and inhibition
Inhibition and comburent suppression
*How many fire hoses are required for general cargo ships of 1000 gross tonnage and upwards (not including hoses in any engine or boiler room) ?
At least one hose for each fire hydrant
At least one hose for every two fire hydrants
At least one hose for each 30 meter length of ship plus one spare
At least two hoses for each vertical fire zone
On the galley stove, a pan containing oil catches fire, which of the following should NOT be used on this type of fire?
Cover the pan with a lid and switch off the heat source
Raise the alarm, close the galley doors and wait for the fire team to arrive
Cover the pan with a fire blanket and switch off the heat source
Use a water extinguisher to put out the fire
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
A « MRCC » is :
The master of a merchant ship who coordinates on scene search and rescue operations
The master of a SAR unit which coordinates on scene search and rescue operations
A SAR coordinating centre
Shipboard Emergency Drills must be carried out at least (OPA-90)
What is a "Rescue Sub-Centre" (RSC)?
A centre for underwater search and rescue operation
A unit subordinate to a rescue co-ordinating centre
A center established to assist the main national rescue centre
A national search and rescue centre subordinate to an international search and rescue co-ordinating centre
The ship is in a sharp turn and the log shows sideways motion to port both forward and aft. Where is the "pivot point" located?
At 1/6 of the ship-s length aft of the bow, but in the center line
In an extreme case, in addition to having your winch brakes as tight as can be, you can increase the brake holding capacity of the winch drum by putting it in gear and setting the power to the 'heave' position. However this may cause:
Damage to the winch by distorting the shaft.
All the listed alternatives.
Strain on the fairleads and rollers in use in excess of their Safe Working Load.
The increased braking power of the winch to exceed the breaking strength of the wire and rope paid out from it which might cause the wire or rope to part.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
A lifejacket is so constructed that a person can correctly don it within a period of:
A ship in distress should transmit the appropriate alarm signal followed by the distress call and message on one or all of the international distress frequencies. Which of frequencies is in accordance with the present recommendations?
550 kHz, 2182 kHz and 121.5 MHz
500 kHz, 2182 kHz and 156.8 MHz
550 kHz, 2367 kHz and 121.5 MHz
500 kHz, 2367 kHz and 243 MHz
What signal, if any, is specified in SOLAS as the "Abandon ship" signal?
Six short blasts followed by one long blast
The "Abandon ship" signal is not specified, only the general emergency alarm signal is stated
Seven short blasts followed by one long blast
Which one among the following information shall be marked on the container of an inflatable liferaft:
the number of the liferaft
the port of registry of the ship to which the liferaft belongs
the name of the ship to which the liferaft belongs
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
three tin-openers and a pair of scissors
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 ?
one searchlight which can work continuously for not less than 3 hours
one daylight signalling mirror with instructions
two painters of a length equal to not less than the distance from the stowage position of the liferaft to the waterline
A 6-men inflatable liferaft shall be carried as far forward as is reasonable and practicable. Where is the best stowing position?
All forward on the forecastle and secured with the use of hydrostatic release device.
Aft of the forecastle, secured with wire and turnbuckle.
Aft of the forecastle secured with the use of hydrostatic release device.
*Give the meaning of the following symbol
Start ventilation of the lifeboat
Start air filling of the liferaft
Start ventilation of the rescue boat
Give the meaning of the following symbol
Survival craft distress pyrotechnic 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
Which one of the following items has to be included in an abandon ship drill according to SOLAS regulations?
Launching and recovery of a survival craft.
Checking that life-jackets are correctly donned.
Manoeuvring the lifeboat in the water.
Starting and operating radio life-saving appliances.
You are witness to a collision between two other ships close to your vessel. What immediate action should you take?
Send out a distress message on their behalf.
Contact one or both vessels involved in the incident and offer assistance.
Nothing, just standby and wait to see if any assistance is required.
Inform the local coast radio station of the incident and submit your name as a witness.
You are in open water and clear conditions. You are approaching the pilot station when you hear this signal from a vessel ahead of you. What does it signify?
That the vessel is starting his engine and resuming his passage.
That the vessel is operating astern propulsion.
That the vessel is picking up his pilot.
That the vessel is altering his course to starboard.
The majority of medium speed main propulsion installations incorporate a reduction gearbox between the engine and the propeller shaft. Why is this arrangement usually required?
So that the engine can be more easily reversed.
So that the engine can be coupled to a controllable pitch propeller.
So that the propeller operates in a relatively efficient speed range.
So that the engine can also drive a shaft alternator.
What is the correct name of the part highlighted in the sketch?
What is the name of the device used for supervising all the ballast water to be pumped over board?
Ballast Supervising Monitor. (BSM).
Oil Detection Monitoring Equipment.(ODME).
Ballast Handling Monitor.(BHM).
How many rescue boats should be provided on passenger ships of 500 gross tons and above?
Two, and at least one of the rescue boats shall be a Fast Rescue Boat
Two, one on each side of the ship
Which statement about the use of profiling onboard a ship is true?
A random selection process must be established.
Detection equipment can be used in place of profiling.
Profilers need at least half an hour to gather the information they need.
Only visitors can be profiled.
How can you monitor the liquid level in the vapour line?
By use of a float switch or differential pressure in the liquid receiver
By monitoring the atmosphere in the vapour line with a fixed gas detector
There isn't any possibilities to monitor liquid in the vapour line
By monitoring the temperature in the vapour line on the compressors suction side
Some of the valves in the system are marked ESD. What does this mean?
What is the purpose of the decanting line between two slop tanks on an oil tanker that is using water for the washing of the cargo tanks?
To enable the filling of the secondary slop tank via the primary slop tank.
To enable most of the recovered oil to be retained in the primary slop tank, while the cleaner part of the water will flow into the secondary slop tank, where it can be re-used as wash-water.
To enable both the primary and secondary slop tank to be filled without using the main cargo lines.
To avoid a build-up of static electricity during water washing, caused by air being drawn in as the primary slop tank empties.
On a Container vessel, what is the function of a lashing plate?
As tie down point for turnbuckles on deck or hatch cover
A means of securing buttresses under-deck
A means of securing the hatch covers
A means of securing lashing chains
Select the tool, from the options given, which would be used to produce accurately sized bolt holes in a steel flange?
Is it allowed to have animals on the car deck during a voyage?
Yes, if they are safely placed in a suitable vehicle
Only if the weather conditions permit
It is up to the captain to decide
What initial simple action can be taken to reduce the oxygen content of boiler water?
Increase the boiler pressure.
Raise the feed water temperature.
Lower the feed water temperature.
During loading operations on conventional reefer vessels steel sheets are sometimes placed in the hatch square to avoid damage to the gratings in the square. Select, from the options given, the likely consequence of leaving the steel plates in the hatch square.
Steel has a different heat capacity to the cargo and may cause unexpected results from cooling the cargo during passage.
The stevedores will claim against the vessel for removing the steel plates.
The steel plates may overload the gratings if they are left in place with cargo on top.
The steel plates may block the flow of refrigerated air through the cargo.
A mixed deck cargo is to be loaded on a General Cargo Vessel; what are some of the important checks to be made by the Officer of the Watch?
Access to the ER and galley are unaffected
All fire hydrants and sounding pipes must be accessible
All hatch covers and the paint store must be accessible
Deck cargo is loaded no more than two metres above the deck
The correct time to synchronise is usually taken to be when the synchroscope reaches the "5 to 12" position and is rotating slowly clockwise. This to allow for:
Generator phase difference error
Circuit breaker operating time
Synchroscope pointer time lag
What is the correct definition of "boat deck"?
A deck of cards on board.
Deck and secure the boats.
The deck for the lifeboats.
The figure shows a silicon controlled rectifier with a RC circuit connected in parallel. RC circuit is often used in such connection. For which purpose?
Protect the SCR against damage caused by high voltage spikes
Measuring the current through the SCR
Delay the ignition of the SCR
During maintenance of a pneumatically operated, diaphragm actuated control valve the diaphragm is found to be split. Select, from the options given, a suitable material to use to make a temporary replacement if there is no spare diaphragm available.
Natural rubber sheet of greater thickness and lower elasticity as the original diaphragm material.
Cotton reinforced rubber insertion sheet of smaller thickness but similar strength as the original diaphragm material.
Natural rubber sheet of approximately the same thickness and elasticity as the original diaphragm material.
Cotton reinforced rubber insertion sheet of approximately the same thickness but less elasticity than the original diaphragm material.
The Captain has complained about the catering department overtime and the amount of food being left over and wasted. The Cook suggests that he cooks a large amount of rice in one go, keeps it warm during service at the evening meal, places any left over in the refrigerator overnight and then re-heats it for the lunch-time meal it the next day. Is this acceptable practise? (Select the most correct answer).
Yes, it will minimise cooking time and cut down wastage. As the rice has not been mixed with any other ingredients, it will remain pure and fresh.
Yes, it will save overtime and cut down wastage. Being rice, it poses no health risk.
No, this is extremely dangerous and could lead to food poisoning throughout the whole crew.
Provided the rice is re-heated to a temperature of at least 37.8 degrees Celsius there will be no health risk. It is a practical approach to cutting down preparation time.
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.
What are the characteristics of Seed Cake group B (IMDG Class 4.2) cargo?
Liable to spontaneous combustion only
May self-heat slowly; may spontaneously ignite; liable to oxidise
May self-heat slowly; may spontaneously ignite; liable to oxidise; may produce carbon dioxide
Liable to oxidise only, causing subsequent reduction of oxygen in the cargo spaces
What has the cadet been ordered to do?
The Cadet has been ordered to to dismantle the evaporator
The Cadet has been ordered to test the steering gear
The Cadet has been ordered to help the Bo's'un sandblast the poop deck
The Cadet has been ordered to paint the evaporator using a paint brush
Which certificate is issued to LPG and other liquefied gas carriers in accordance with the IGC code?
The Certificate of Fitness is issued in accordance with the IGC code
The International Load Line Certificate is issued in accordance with the IGC code
The Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate is issued in accordance with the IGC code
The Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate is issued in accordance with the IGC code.
Mention three ways of adjusting a centrifugal pump’s delivery capacity.
Throttling the delivery valve, throttling the suction valve, reduce the steam consumption.
Only throttling the suction valve.
Throttling the delivery valve, adjust the RPM, by-pass.
Throttling the suction valve, reduce the steam consumption, by-pass.
You are on a power-driven vessel underway in open water. You sight these lights on the port bow, on a steady bearing. The distance is closing. What are you looking at and what action will you take in compliance with the International Regulations for Preventing Collision at Sea?
This is a power-driven vessel, more than 50 metres in length or less than 50 metres in length and showing a second masthead light, restricted in her ability to manoeuvre. The sidelight of a second vessel can be seen beyond her. Under rule 18, I am obliged to keep clear of the first vessel and will therefore take appropriate avoiding action.
This is a power-driven vessel engaged in towing, less than 50 metres in length, length of tow under 200 metres and the tow, both being restricted in their ability to manoeuvre, seen from the starboard side. Under rule 18, I am required to keep clear and will take appropriate avoiding action.
This is a power-driven vessel engaged in towing, more than 50 metres in length or less than 50 metres in length and showing a second masthead light, length of tow 200 metres or more, not under command. I will keep clear under rule 27.
This is a power-driven vessel engaged in towing, more than 50 metres in length or less than 50 metres in length and showing a second masthead light and the tow, the combined length of which is under 200 metres. The towing vessel is restricted in her ability to manoeuvre. I am seeing their starboard sides. The bearing is steady and risk of collision therefore exists. I will maintain my course and speed under rule 17.
What is the main quencher for an oil tanker?
On a Container vessel, against what do explosives need protection?
Other categories of explosives
What type of ships are LNG carriers as designated in the IMO IGC code?
Are membrane tanks self supporting as the independent tanks?
Membrane tanks are self-supporting only when they are loaded
Only the inner membrane is self-supporting
Membrane tanks are not self-supporting
Membrane tanks are self-supporting as the independent tanks
The sign on the image indicates:
Location of lifebuoy with self-igniting light and self-activated smoke signal
This is the location where you should operate pyrotechnic equipment (Buoyant smoke signal, hand flares and rocket parachute flares) In case of an emergency
Location where you should throw lifebuoys in case a man- over-board situation occurs.
In an inert gas system audible and visible alarms shall be provided to indicate faulty conditions in the installation. Which of the following conditions do not activate the alarms? (SOLAS II-2/62.19.1)
High air pressure in water seal
High water level in the flue gas scrubber
The threads on the drain plug for the bronze end cover of a sea water cooled heat exchanger have been badly damaged during maintenance. There is no spare brass plug available. What is the best solution for repairing the heat exchanger?
Use a steel plug with the same thread as the original to replace it.
Wrap the threads in thread tape and coat it with jointing compound before refitting it.
Hammer in a wooden tapered plug as a temporary repair.
Make a new brass plug on the lathe to fit the drain hole.
Why is it recommended that a person who handles food stuffs should avoid using perfume and scented anti-perspirant body sprays?
Because the heat of the galley may react with the chemicals in the perfume, causing the user to scratch persistently.
Because there is a possibility that the scent can transfer to the food during handling.
Because the strong vapours could mask the sense of smell and taste of the cook, leading to an incorrect level of seasoning being added to the food during cooking.
Because the heat in the galley can cause the alcohol in the perfume or body spray to evaporate and the user may become intoxicated.
Chemicals and harmful substances are safely stored in a designated locker on board, why?
For safety reasons. Many substances found onboard are capable of damaging the health and safety of those exposed to them. Before any chemical or harmful substance is delivered to a crewmember, the personnel shall receive training, instructions and information so that they know and understand the risks arising from use.
For safety reasons and stock control. When chemicals or harmful substances is delivered to a crewmember, the user shall sign for the amount received.
Chemicals and harmful substances must be kept away from passengers so that they don't steal it.
For stock control. Most of the chemicals and harmful substances we use on board are expensive.
To correctly interpret the readings on the printout from a reefer vessel’s cargo data logger it is essential to have some knowledge of the location of the temperature sensors. Where would the temperature sensor for the delivery air to a cargo hold be expected to be located?
Just above the cooling coils where the air returns from the cargo space.
In the air flow path from the cooling coils, about 3 metres from the coils.
In the air flow path from the cooling coils, but at the opposite end of the cargo space to the coils.
Near the centre of the cargo space.
Following repair and refitting of the seawater pipe for the fresh water generator feed line the rating assisting with the work notices that one of the flange joints is leaking. What action should be taken by the rating?
Check the bolts are correctly tightened before informing the engineer so that the flange faces can be cleaned and re-jointed if necessary.
Shut off the water and apply silicon or other sealing compound to the outer edge of the flange joint.
Use a spanner with an extension pipe to try and stop the leak by tightening the flange bolts as much as possible.
Use a hammer and flogging spanner to try and stop the leak by tightening the flange bolts as much as possible.
What is a hydraulic hand pump usually used for?
A hydraulic hand pump is usually used to slacken the windlass brake
A hydraulic hand pump is usually used in an emergency to open the hatch covers
A hydraulic hand pump is usually used to steer the ship from the Emergency position
A hydraulic hand pump is usually used to tighten G-nuts
"…a ship… …intended to transport products with appreciably severe environmental and safety hazards which require significant preventative measures to preclude escape of such cargo. Usually the ship is of double-hull construction, with a variety of tank sizes / capacities." What is this the definition of?
A chemical tanker for the purposes of the 1996 IMO directive MEPC/2.12 circ. on "Mandatory Reporting Requirements for Ships Carrying Dangerous or Polluting Goods".
A type I chemical tanker as per the IBC Code.
A type II chemical tanker, as per the IBC Code.
A parcel chemical tanker as per the IACS Construction Regulations.
What is the name of the portable walkway or access between ship and shore?
Chemicals and harmful substances are safely stored in a designated locker on board, why?
For safety reasons and stock control. When chemicals or harmful substances is delivered to a crewmember, the user shall sign for the amount received.
For stock control. Most of the chemicals and harmful substances we use on board are expensive.
Chemicals and harmful substances must be kept away from passengers so that they don't steal it.
For safety reasons. Many substances found onboard are capable of damaging the health and safety of those exposed to them. Before any chemical or harmful substance is delivered to a crewmember, the personnel shall receive training, instructions and information so that they know and understand the risks arising from use.
How is responsibility for the stowage and securing of containers determined on multi-purpose vessels?
By wording in the charter party
By advice from the Supercargo
Responsibility always lies with the charterer
Responsibility always lies with the attending surveyor
What is the normal name of the waterproof suit shown in the picture?
During overhaul of a purifier the engine room rating is instructed to drain and clean the gearbox on the machine. Which of the materials given in the options is the best one for wiping up the remaining oil in the gearbox after draining the oil?
Clean, lint free cotton rags.
Used paper towels from the wash room.
Used dish cloths from the galley.
During sea passage how would one know if gasoline vapours were escaping from vehicles/ro-ro units?
By using oxygen meters in the vehicle/ro-ro decks
By using carbon monoxide meters in the vehicle/ro-ro decks
By using flammable gas detectors in the vehicle/ro-ro decks
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
What is name of the machine shown, used to heave on the ropes during mooring and unmooring?
When starting up an aerobic type sewage unit for the first time, or after manual cleaning, how should the bacterial process be initiated?
By shutting off the air flow.
By bypassing the grey water inflow and operating only with black water.
By filling the unit with sewage and bubbling air through it for 48 hours prior to starting the discharge pump.
By adding an activating agent to the inflowing sewage.
Which of the following statements is incorrect with regard to preparing the cargo holds for receiving bagged cargoes?
Cargo holds should be free of infestation
Cargo holds should be clean
Cargo holds should be free of cargo residues
What section of the Crew Agreement contains the “Contractual clauses”?
So as to avoid possible cargo claims at the discharge port what should be maintained besides the cargo lashings?
Hatch covers, hatchways and cargo hold ventilators
The gyro compass can suffer from a compass error and may need to be allowed for, when steering a course in a dangerous navigational area. What is the probable cause of the error?
An uncorrected course and speed error.
Fluctuations in the electrical supply to the compass.
Which of the following statements is incorrect with regard to IMDG Class 5 cargoes?
The goods must be stowed such that they can be easily jettisoned
The goods require protection against potential sources of ignition
The goods require protection against the accumulation of dangerous vapours
The goods require protection against contact with moisture and water
Is it permitted to load fully refrigerated propane directly onto a fully pressurised LPG carrier without additional conditioning of the cargo or cargo spaces?
Only if the loading rate is kept below 100m3/h.
Only if the cargo containment system is designed for temperatures of minus 48 degrees C or less.
Fully refrigerated propane can be loaded directly onto this type of vessel under any circumstances
Only if the vessel is equipped with cargo cooling plant
When are ro-ro units most exposed to damage?
When being manoeuvred for stowage or breaking out of stowage
When being driven up or down the vessel’s internal ramps
When being driven up or down the loading ramp
Which of the following statements is correct with respect to IMDG cargo, loaded on a General cargo vessel, that is also classed as a Marine Pollutant
This cargo can only be loaded under deck
This cargo can only be loaded on deck
Cargo must be loaded in a protected location and preferably under deck if IMDG Code allows
Cargo of this type can be loaded anywhere on board the vessel
What information is required on passengers prior to departure?
All persons on board shall be counted and details of persons who have declared a need for special care or assistance in emergency situations shall be recorded and communicated to the Master
The safety officer shall count the number of passengers
Details and number of persons who have declared a need for special care or assistance in emergency situations shall be recorded and communicated to the Master
It is sufficient to count the number of passengers prior to departure
You are on a tug and are towing an unmanned barge. You are restricted in your ability to manoeuvre. The total length of the tow is 219 metres. What daylight signals are required by the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea?
A diamond shape, where it can best be seen, on the tug only. Three shapes shall also be displayed, being three balls in a vertical line.
Three shapes shall be displayed on the tug, where they can best be seen, in a vertical line, the upper and lower being balls and the middle one a cylinder. The signal flag "T" shall also be flown on the tug. A diamond shall be displayed aft on the tow.
Three shapes shall be displayed forward on the tug, in a vertical line, the upper and lower being balls and the middle one a diamond.
A diamond shape, where it can best be seen shall be displayed on the tug and the tow. Three shapes shall also be displayed in a vertical line, the upper and lower being balls and the middle one a diamond. Diamond shape
What, by definition in the International Collision Regulations, is a "vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre"?
A vessel which through some exceptional circumstance is unable to manoeuvre as required by the Rules and is therefore unable to keep out of the way of another vessel.
A vessel which from the nature of her work is restricted in her ability to manoeuvre as required by the Rules and is therefore unable to keep out of the way of another vessel.
A vessel engaged in underwater work, such as the laying, picking up or servicing of a pipeline, or which is in support of diving operations, performing dredging and mine-clearance or is deploying or recovering a pilot.
A vessel which because of her draught in relation to the available depth of navigable water is restricted in her ability to deviate from her course and keep out of the way of another vessel.
A bulk vessel loads a full cargo to summer marks of a high density bulk cargo such as iron ore concentrate; what would be the possible stability conditions produced?
The vessel will normally have a small intact metacentric height (GM) and have a slow roll period
The vessel will normally have a large intact metacentric height (GM) and have a fast roll period
The vessel will be tender and have a poor curve of righting levers.
The vessel may have a list
What extent of hatch cover spares should be available on board at all times?
Rubber packing and hatch cleat washers for one panel section
Specimen fittings shown in the hatch cover manufacturer’s manual
Rubber packing hatch cleat washers and glue for two panel sections
Rubber packing and hatch cleat washers for two panel sections
The remote reading temperature gauge for the meat room is reading a higher temperature than the local liquid in glass thermometer. When removed and tested the remote gauge is found to be reading accurately. Which of the options given is the most likely cause of this discrepancy?
The liquid in glass thermometer is reading incorrectly.
The liquid in glass thermometer is positioned in a relative 'cold spot' in the meat room.
The sensing bulb for the remote gauge is placed in a relative 'local hot spot' inside the meat room.
The lagging for the capillary tube from the sensing bulb to the temperature gauge outside of the meat room is too thick causing the tube to heat up.
Why does the Chief Mate have to reorder the cargo plan?
The cadet disappeared with the cargo plan
Hold No. 7 is already loaded by the company ashore
Hatchcover No. 7 cannot be opened due to a defect in the hydraulic pump
The wheels of hatchcover No. 7 came out off their tracks
What is the fog signal for a vessel of more than 100 meters in length when at anchor?
A rapid ringing of the bell forward followed by the gong aft for about 5 seconds at intervals of not more than 1 minute
A rapid ringing of the bell forward for about 5 seconds at intervals of not more than one minute
Two long blasts on the whistle at intervals not exceeding two minutes
A rapid sounding of the gong forward for about 10 seconds at intervals of not more than two minutes
What is the letter signal flag used by a vessel in response to an aircraft request for assistance in rescue operation?