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*As regards the launching and recovery arrangements for rescue boats which is required among the following?

Different type of launching and recovery arrangements shall be used for similar survival craft on board the ship

Each lifeboat shall be provided with separate appliances which is capable of launching and recovering the lifeboat

Means shall be available to prevent any discharge of water on to survival craft during abandonment

Launching and recovery arrangements shall be such that they can be operated at all times from the bridge

Fire protected lifeboats when waterborne should be capable of protecting its full complement when subjected to a continuous oil fire that envelops the boat for a period of not less than how many minutes?

10 minutes

15 minutes

8 minutes

20 minutes

Falls used in launching shall be turned end for end at an interval of not more than X months and to be renewed not later than every Y years, where the intervals are:

12 months / 4 years

6 months / 2 years

20 months / 3 years

30 months / 5 years

Welding and use of open flames on board tankers( without COW and IGS) in operation are subject to regulations laid down by the Norwegian Maritime Directorate (Norwegian Ship Control Legislation - NSCL). Which of the listed requirements regarding washing and gas freeing before hot work in cargo tanks corresponds to these regulations? (NSCL 22/1294/4).

Hatches to not adjacent tanks which has not been cleaned or inerted shall be kept open during work.

All cargo tanks, pump rooms and cofferdams shall be examined by type approved two explosimeters.

Gas measurings can be carried out by all deck officers.

One type approved explosimeter shall be used for gas measuring.

In pumprooms and pipe tunnels "flameproof" electric light fittings are generally fitted. This means that:

Gas may enter, but even if an explosion takes place the fittings is so strong that the explosion will be contained within it and will not be blow out?

Even if fire occurs, it will not consume the fitting?

The electrical supply will disconnect automatically in cases of fire?

The fitting is completely gastight and no gas can enter into contact with the bulb and electric connections?

With an Inmarsat-C installation there is the addressing-option “special”. Via this option:

you can send a message by express delivery

Don't know

give one of Inmarsat’s “special accesscodes”

you can deliver a message via a special telegram

A « OSC » is :

A SAR coordinating centre

The master of a ship who coordinates on scene search and rescue operations

A SAR sub centre

A coast station

On board they want to establish a telex connection by HF-set with the ship Apollogracht. In the guides you find for the Apollogracht the following ID’s:244320000, 424432010, 424432020, 1300210, 36715. What ID should be chosen:

424432020

36715

Don't know

On board they want to establish telex-communication via the Inmarsat-set with the ship Appologracht. In the guides the following ID’s are found for the Appologracht: 244320000, 424432010, 424432020, 1300210, 36715. What ID should chosen:

244320000

1300210

Don't know

36715

How can an ARPA assist the ship to steer a suitable course to make good the entrance to a channel?

Select Relative motion display and make Own Ship vector pass through the middle of the entrance to the channel.

Select ground stabilised true motion display and alter course so that own ships true vector passes through the middle of the entrance to the channel.

Select True ground stabilised vectors and make the vectors from both buoys at the entrance to the channel pass either side of the centre of the screen.

Acquire the buoy at the entrance to the channel and on relative vector display alter course to make the vector of the buoy pass directly through the centre of the screen.

If you are ordering chain for use as 'Chain Stoppers' on mooring wires, the length of chain usually recommended for use in each stopper is:

2.5 to 3.5 mtrs.

3.5 to 4.5 mtrs.

1.5 to 2.5 mtrs.

4.5 to 5.5 mtrs.

The engines are going astern and the ship is making sternway of about 1.5 knots with the rudder hard to starboard. What effect will this have on the ship's progress?

This will give the stern a lift force to port

There will be no lift force and the ship will go straight astern

This will give the stern a lift force to starboard

The rudder will have no effect when the ship is making sternway, it should be in the amidships position when going astern

You are going to leave a crowded anchorage and make a 180 degrees turn. Your ship has a right-handed propeller and you can turn either way. How can you make the turn using as little space as possible?

Full ahead, rudder hard to starboard

Rudder hard to stb. , full ahead. Rudder hard to port, full astern. Repeating this manoeuvre until you have made the turn

Rudder hard to port, full astern. After you gain some sternway, rudder hard to starboard and full ahead

Full ahead, rudder hard to port

What is the correct understanding of the term "bank effect"? If a ship was approaching the bank at an angle, what would be the effect on the ship?

The vessel's stern is pushed away from the bank

The vessel’s bow is attracted by the bank.

The whole vessel would continue straight towards the bank and would require a large helm order to avoid going aground.

The vessel's bow is pushed away from the bank

Your vessel is transiting the Panama Canal. Which manning level is applicable?

Sufficiently manned with officers and crew to permit safe handling of vessel

A reduced crew is acceptable since the Panama Canal authorities are supplying transit crew

Manning level as per statutory requirements + 10% more to handle mooring equipment

Manning level as per (statutory requirements) masters discretion

Your vessel is moving in Panama Canal waters. When must the master or his qualified representative be on the bridge?

When entering or leaving locks only

When at anchor or alongside a pier

When going through the Gaillard cut only

At all times

Your vessel is moving in Panama Canal waters. When must the master be on the bridge?

When entering or leaving a lock, passing through Gaillard cut, berthing & unberthing, anchoring or heaving anchor.

When his qualified representative is present

When entering or leaving a lock only

At all times

Your vessel is moving in Panama Canal waters. When must a regular engineer be on watch in the engine room?

At all times

When requested by the pilot

When the chief engineer is attending the engine room

Not necessary to be in the engine room if the unmanned engine room status is practiced and alarms have been checked

Your vessel is moving in Panama canal waters. When must the chief engineer remain on duty in the engine room?

Only if the regular engineer is off duty

Only when requested by the pilot

At all times

When approaching or passing through locks and Gaillard cut.

Should recommended route information be used in conjunction with weather routing?

Sometimes

Yes

Only if recommended by weather routing

The usual range of a VHF radio-set from ship to ship at sea is:

2 Nautical Miles

200 Nautical Miles

10 Nautical Miles

20 Nautical Miles

Give the meaning of the following symbol

Survival craft distress pyrotechnic signals

Survival craft portable radio

Rocket parachute flares

EPIRB

What is the meaning of this symbol ?

Line-throwing appliance

Survival craft pyrotechnic distress signals

Rocket parachute flares

Radar transponder

The Muster List shall show the duties assigned to members of the crew. Which of the following duties shall be included according to present regulations?

Preparation of immersion suits for passengers.

General preparation of life-saving appliances.

Operation of the vessel's propulsion system.

Preparation of survival crafts' Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRRB).

*When reasonable and practicable, how often shall rescue boats be launched with their assigned crew aboard and manoeuvred in the water?

Every six months

Every two weeks

Every week

Every month

*Which of the following detailed explanations should be mentioned in the Training Manual ?

The use of navigational equipment for survival crafts

The use of radio life-saving appliances

The use of escape routes and other escape methods

The use of surface to air visual signals to be used by survivors

Which of the following detailed explanations should be mentioned in the Training Manual ?

The best use of all survival craft facilities in order to survive

The best use of surface to air visual signals to be used by survivors

The use of escape routes and other escape methods

The use of navigational equipment for survival crafts

The muster list shall specify details of general alarm signal and also actions to be taken by crew and passengers when the alarm is sounded. Which of the following actions do not necessarily have to be included in the muster list? The muster list shall:

specify substitutes for key persons who may become disabled

specify how the order to abandon ship will be given

be prepared and approved by the Administration before the ship proceeds to sea

specify which officers are assigned to ensure that life-saving and fire-fighting appliances are maintained in good condition

What kind of permits have to be obtained before starting hot work in tanks?

Permit for entry.

Cold work permit.

Hot work permit + Permit for entry.

Hot work permit.

What IMO conventions take care of the human safety at sea?

There isn’t any conventions that take care of the human safety at sea

It is the MARPOL conventions that take care of the human safety at sea

It is the STCW 78/95 that take care of the human safety at sea

It is the SOLAS conventions that take care of the human safety at sea

To accommodate expansion of piping on the deck of a chemical tanker the following are fitted:

Flanges on the pipes at frequent intervals?

Extra strong pipes that can withstand the forces of expansion?

Natural bends at intervals?

Expansion glands?

Feed check valves for main and auxilliary purposes are normally of the double shut off type, as shown in the diagram. What is the main function of the non-return valve?

To allow overhaul of the screw down valve when the non-return valve is shut and the boiler is steaming.

To allow fine tuning of feed water flow to the boiler.

To prevent the steam and water in the boiler from discharging out by the feed line, if a feed line fracture or a joint in the line blows.

To increase the workload for staff when overhauling the boiler.

What should be observed concerning a ship's watertight integrity?

That all emergency exits on ro-ro deck are locked and secured

That the ramp is stowed position

That all water tight ramps and doors are locked and secured at sea

That the bow- and stern door are closed

The boiler water tests show a high and increasing level of chlorides in the boiler water. What is the most likely cause of this problem?

Sea water leakage from the condenser.

Insufficient dosage of treatment chemicals.

Excess dosage of treatment chemicals.

Sea water leaking back through blowdown valves.

Fast rescue boats shall be capable of carrying:

10 Persons

At least 5 seated persons and a person lying down

At least 6 persons seated

3 Persons

What measures regarding ship stability should be taken in order to make passenger ships able to withstand critical damage?

Damaged stability to be increased by weight redistribution.

Damaged stability to be increased by use of water ballast

Avoid overloading the ship

Maintain sufficient intact stability

Choose the option which is most likely to result in erosion of the tubes in a heat exchanger.

Cooling water velocity too high.

Cooling water temperature too high.

Cooling water pressure too high.

Rate of heat transfer too high.

On the bridge of a RoRo vessel, which of the following doors have no open/closed bridge indicator requirements?

Doors leading into the engine room

Hinged doors in watertight bulkheads

Shell doors and stern ramps

Sliding doors in watertight bulkheads

The machinery detail plate is missing from a large electric motor and the weight is unknown. As part of a routine maintenance check the motor has to be lifted to access some other equipment. Which of the given options is the correct action that should be taken?

Try and lift it with the engine room crane as it is designed to lift the heaviest components in the engine.

Estimate the weight of the motor and select a chain block and strop with a safe working load of 1.5 times the calculated load.

As it is only a routine maintenance and not a breakdown then postpone the task until full details of the motor can be obtained.

Use the biggest chain blocks and strops available and carry out a trial lift.

During inspection of the main bearing shells and housings of a medium speed diesel engine it is found that there is evidence of fretting at some of the bearing shell joint faces, the bearing housing joint faces and also between the back of the bearings and the bearing pocket. From the options given which is the most likely cause of these defects?

Running the engine overloaded.

Excessive tightening of the main bearing bolts

Operating with a faulty torsional vibration damper.

Insufficient tightening of the main bearing bolts.

How are the various zones and spaces on an LNG carrier normally designated in relation to having cargo vapour hazard?

Gas-hazardous and Gas-safe.

Gas-filled and Gas-free

Gas-dangerous and Gas-safe.

Gassed-up and Gassed-down.

On a RoRo vessel, what must be considered when planning the loading of ro-ro cargoes on ramps?

SWL and loading limit of the ramp and Minimum clearances for the operation of ramp doors

The extent of lashings due to the ramp slope

Cargo volumes

What do you understand by the term Slewing?

Making the grab bucket/hook move up and down.

Making the complete crane move port and starboard.

Making the crane jib move up and down.

Making the crane jib move from side to side.

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.

What must be ensured immediately after lowering and securing the stern ramp on a RoRo vessel?

Control levers should be locked in the ‘neutral' position

Power supplies for ramp operations should be turned off

Pilot indicator lights on the bridge should be working

Control levers should be in the ‘neutral' position

A heavy piece of machinery is loaded on deck of a container vessel, stowed across several flatrack containers. Select the most appropriate lashing method.

All lashings to be taken to the hatch top.

Some lashings direct to the flat rack and some to the hatch top, coaming and pillars.

All lashings to be taken to the flatrack lashing points.

All lashings to be taken to the hatch coamings, pillars and lashing bridges.

How is the size of a reefer vessel normally referenced?

By the Suez Canal tonnage.

By the cubic foot capacity.

By the pallet capacity.

By the grain capacity.

What term is applied to the technique of removing a portion of fish from the bone?

Felting.

Filling.

Filleting.

Filtering.

You have just finished discharging several grades of chemicals. Why is it important that the Chief Officer has considered "solubility" when planning the tank-cleaning programme?

Because it will have indicated if hydrocarbons will still be present on the tank bulkheads after initial cleaning and that a chemical additive may need to be circulated or sprayed afterwards to remove them.

Because it will have shown which tanks need to be cleaned first.

Because it will have indicated if the cargo residues can be cleaned with water alone, or if a chemical additive will be needed to help break them down.

Because it will have indicated how much odour there is likely to be remaining in the tank after cleaning.

Gas tankers are often fitted with fixed water spray system for fire protection purposes for deck areas, deck tanks, deck manifolds and pipelines. What is the minimum required flow rate of water per minute for horizontal and vertical surfaces to ensure adequate, uniform coverage of these areas?

100 litre/m2 per minute for horizontal surfaces and 50 litre/m2 per minute for vertical surfaces.

20 litre/m2 per minute for horizontal surfaces and 10 litre/m2 per minute for vertical surfaces.

10 litre/m2 per minute for horizontal surfaces and 4 litre/m2 per minute for vertical surfaces.

50 litre/m2 per minute for horizontal surfaces and 25 litre/m2 per minute for vertical surfaces.

What is the meaning of the term "Make Fast", when mooring the ship?

Make Fast means to coil up a rope

Make Fast means to avoid eating all meals during the daylight hours.

Make Fast means to act very quickly

Make Fast means secure the ropes to the bits

You are to load a cargo of Cyclohexanol to tanks 2, 3 and 4 centre and 2 and 4 wing tanks. The lines to these tanks are all connected at the manifold with flexible hoses and are all capable of being isolated with the exception of 2 centre, which has therefore been designated as the last tank to load. What will you do with the other tanks as they complete loading?

Close only the tank loading valves, so that pressure remains constant around the pipeline system and flexible hoses. Continue to monitor the cargo levels in the finished tanks to ensure that the high-level alarms are not activated as the ship's trim changes.

Close only the corresponding manifold cross-over valves as the tanks finish, so that the pressure in the lines equalises with the pressures in the tanks. Re-check the ullages at the end of loading as they will have changed as the trim of the ship has changed.

Close the tank loading valves, then close the appropriate manifold cross-over valves. After a few minutes, re-open the tank loading valves and leave them like this until cargo operations are completed, to ensure they drain fully. Re-check the ullages at the end of loading and then close the tank loading valves.

Close the appropriate manifold cross-over valves and tank loading valves as each tank finishes. Continue to monitor the cargo levels in the finished tanks to ensure that the valves are not passing.

What is the recommended range for the pH-value for the water in a diesel engine cooling system engine cooling water be maintained?

Above 10

Between 5 and 7.

Between 7 and 10.

Below 5.

On oil tankers, what is generally used to control the safety of the atmosphere in the cargo tanks?

Inert Gas

Water

Nitrogen

Hydrogen Sulphide

If conditions permit, which is the best way to board a liferaft which is floating close to the ship?

Wearing a lifejacket, jump into the water close to the raft and then swim to it

Jump onto the raft itself

Jump into the water close to the raft, without a lifejacket, as this will make it easier to swim and board the liferaft

Use a rope ladder close to the raft to climb down and board

What is the requirement with regard to Familiarisation on board?

Seafarers on board passenger vessels must as soon as possible learn the names of all persons working in the same department in order to ensure efficient daily operation.

During the first tenure, seafarers are responsible for asking at least a 100 questions to the Safety Officer.

Seafarers shall be familiarized with all life saving appliances and emergency exits in case any emergency situation occurs. It takes normally an hour to complete the Safety Familiarisation. The safety Officer is responsible.

Seafarers, on being assigned to any ship, shall be familiarized with their specific duties and with all ship arrangements, installations, equipment, procedures and ship characteristics that are relevant to their routine or emergency duties.

Which of the following is the minimum acceptable value of insulation resistance for High Voltage equipment?

100 k Ohms

1M Ohms

1G Ohms

100 M Ohms

The exhaust gas is too dark because of:

Any of the others.

Faulty fuel injection pumps or valves

Some cylinders is overloaded

Inlet or exhaust valves are leaking

What danger is associated with damaged expanded metal gratings on loading ramps?

Vehicles’ windscreens may be damaged during cargo operations

The front and/or rear ends of vehicles may be damaged during cargo operations

Vehicles’ tyres may be damaged during cargo operations

The load density of the ramp will be affected

Which of the methods given in the options should be used to test a remote reading temperature gauge for the auxiliary boiler exhaust gas?

Check the resistance change in the sensor over a known temperature range against the resistance values in the product sheet.

Place the sensor in a test tank of oil fitted with a heater element and thermometer and check the temperature gauge at different temperatures.

Place the sensor in a test tank of water fitted with a heater element and thermometer and check the temperature gauge at different temperatures.

Fit a spare temperature gauge and see if the readings are the same.

When filling departure ballast on a clean ballast tanker, which valve is the last to be opened after the pump has started (M/T «Seagull» is equipped with steam driven centrifugal pumps).

The tank’s suction valve.

The sea chest valve.

The pump’s delivery valve.

The bulkhead valve.

In bulk carrier design what constitutes the main structural strength element?

The deck plating and shell frames

The collision bulkhead

The shell plating

The transverse watertight bulkheads

A motor is protected by a thermal overcurrent relay. After tripping on overload it will not be possible to reset the overcurrent relay immediately because the:

Oil dash-pot has to be reset.

Bimetallic strips need time to cool down

Starter isolator automatically applies an interlock.

Line contactor spring has to be reset

What is the purpose of a fire wire?

A wire for pulling fire-hoses up to the top bridge

A wire for pulling burning ships off the pier

A wire for handling fire buckets

A wire for securing the Fire Tug alongside a burning ship

What type of search pattern is recommended in the IAMSAR Manual as most effective when the location of the search object is known within relatively close limits?

Parallel Sweep Search.

Sector Search.

Expanding Square Search.

Track Line Search.

Why is it important to check the timing on the cylinder oil lubricators?

To get the right amount of oil into the cylinder.

To avoid excess lubrication.

To avoid high temperature in the combustion chamber.

To get the oil into the cylinder when the piston is in the right position.

What is the most common way to control the tank pressure on a LNG tanker?

To let the gas escape through the safety valves.

To transfer the gas to another tank which is at a lower pressure.

To discharge the gas into the atmosphere through the vents.

To use the boil-off gas as fuel for the vessel.

What is this?

A hydrostatic release unit

A liferaft release unit

A slip hook

An antistatic release unit

What action should be taken if the boiler water tests show that the pH-value in the boiler water is slightly over 11.5?

Blowdown the boiler and Increase the dosage of boiler water treatment chemicals.

No action is required this is the normal level.

Raise the boiler water level above normal to dilute the contents.

Blowdown the boiler and decrease the dosage of boiler water treatment chemicals.

On a flue gas plant, the flue gas enters a washing tower where the gas is washed to remove soot, ashes and to separate undesired gases. What is the name of this «washing tower»?

Inert gas washer.

The washing tower.

Scrubber.

Cleaning tower.

On a RoRo vessel, what should be used to secure cars with aluminium tyre rims?

8mm diameter steel wire rope

Steel chains

Wooden wheel chocks only

A car sling

What is a "hot work permit"?

A list maintained by the Chief Engineer on which are the names of those crew members who are qualified to operate the ship's welding equipment.

A document issued by an authorised person, permitting specified work to done for specified time in a defined area, employing tools and equipment which could cause the ignition of flammable gases.

A document issued by a shipyard chemist authorising shipyard employees to board a vessel for the purposes of structural repairs.

A document completed by a ship's officer, authorising entry into an enclosed space for the purpose of welding, cutting and grinding.

With reference to the text in the frame: what is stated as a threat to lives at sea and the marine environment?

There is no immediate threat to the crew or environment

All old or new ships which are badly managed ships.

All ships aged between twenty and thirty years old.

Bad management and poorly maintained older ships.

Settlement of disputes, not belonging to the category of the NIS Act, outside Norway between the master and any of the crew regarding wages, the ship service or the employment relationships in general shall be brought before:

The local trade union

The local P&I club.

The Norwegian Consulate

The local authorities

What does the term "Dead Ship" mean?

"Dead Ship" means that the ship cannot make way through the water

"Dead Ship" means that the ship is aground

"Dead Ship" means that auxiliary machinery is not operational

"Dead Ship" means that the machinery and boilers are inoperational due to lack of electrical power

The Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing was prepared to give guidance in which of the following cases.

Guidance for Port State Control Officers when carrying out ship inspections.

Guidance on securing of cargoes in hazardous ocean areas.

Preparation and content of the Cargo Securing Manual.

Ship specific guidance relating to securing of deck cargoes.

When are ro-ro units most exposed to damage?

When being manoeuvred for stowage or breaking out of stowage

When turning corners

When being driven up or down the vessel’s internal ramps

When being driven up or down the loading ramp

If a cargo has a litreweight 0f 1.5200 kg/l at 15 degrees Celsius and a correction factor of 0.001 per degree, what will the litreweight be at a temperature of 20 degrees Celsius?

1.5250 kg/l

1.5195 kg/l

1.5150 kg/l

1.4700 kg/l

What basic information do we get from the pump system curve?

We get information about the pump’s suction height and liquid flow.

We get information about the pump’s liquid flow.

We get information about the pump’s lifting height and liquid flow.

We get information about the pump’s ampere, delivery pressure and suction height.

Why did the new Cadet want to go to the messroom?

The new Cadet wanted to go to the messroom to sign the Articles of Agreement

The new Cadet wanted to go to the messroom to get some rest

The new Cadet wanted to go to the messroom to become acquainted with the officers

The new Cadet wanted to go to the messroom to check that his papers were in order

What is the main reason that passenger baggage creates problems for crowd control?

If passengers are already in muster stations, you will have to allow them to return to cabins to retrieve baggage.

Muster stations are crowded, and passenger baggage takes up space.

There isn't room in the life rafts, and crewmembers will have to tell passengers to leave baggage behind.

Passenger baggage clutters escape routes, and embarkation stations, and slows down an evacuation.

What would be the effect of a faulty steam trap on a fuel oil heater causing condensate to build up in the heater exchanger?

An increase in fuel oil temperature.

Low water level in the boiler.

Reduced heating capacity of the heater.

Excess pressure on the shell of the heat exchanger.

You are alongside, port side to, about to commence loading several grades of chemicals. The Duty Officer instructs you over the walkie-talkie to proceed to the port manifold and open the valve to 4 port line. When you get there, there is no hose connected to that line. What will you do?

Open the valve to 4 port line as instructed.

Report the situation back to the Duty Officer. Request clarification and confirmation of the instruction.

Take a look at the starboard manifold. There is a hose loop between 4 port and 4 starboard lines. Assume the Duty officer must have meant this side and open 4 port line on this manifold.

Although there is no hose connected to 4 port line, there is one connected to 3 port line. Assume the Duty Officer must have meant this line and open this valve instead.

What name is given to the pickled, fermented vegetable condiment that accompanies almost every Korean dish?

Korchee.

Kebchee.

Kalachie.

Kimchee.

A ships 3 - phase a.c. system has 440 V and 220 V sections. The effect of a single short circuit fault to earth on a 220 V line will cause which of the following earth lamp indications:

In 440 V section: all lamps equally bright. In 220 V section: Two lamps bright one lamp dark.

In 440 section: All lamps equally bright. In 220 section: All lamps dark.

In 440 V section: All lamps equally bright. In 220 V section: One lamp dim.

In 440 V section: One lamp dim. In 220 V section: One lamp dim.

What is the estimated average daily calorie intake required by an active adult male?

650

4400

2900

7500

Read the text in the frame before answering the question: What are the most severe challenges to the shipping industry today?

The debate has concentrated on safety at sea and the wrecks of bulk carriers.

The focal points of the debate are the shortage of seafarers and the lack of proper self-discipline.

The main problems are the aging world fleet and old ships.

The challenges are mainly restricted to the fact that shipping in general does not get a good press.

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

A vessel at anchor in fog may in addition to the normal signals make an additional signal on its whistle to give warning of her position and of the possibility of collision to an approaching vessel. What is this signal?

Three prolonged blasts

Two long blasts followed by one short blast

One short blast, one prolonged blast, one short blast

Two short blasts followed by one prolonged blast

What does this two flag hoist signal indicate?