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According to European standards (E.N.) fire can be classified…
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
Who is responsible for the number and the position of any tugs to be used during a mooring operation?
The Master, with consideration of the advice of the pilot
It will be only the wind speed that will determine the required number of tugs and how they are used.
The Port Authority will dictate the tug requirements and their use within the port limits
The Pilot is fully responsible for the number and use of tugs within the port area
A tug is connected in a line at your bow. Will the bollard pull be the same at any speed?
Yes, the bollard is the same at any speed
No, when the speed exceeds 5 knots we have not much help in a tug
No, when the speed is increasing, the bollard is also increasing
We will have the best use of the tug when the ship makes sternway
SOLAS regulation requires that tankers of XXX ton dwt must be equipped with an emergency towing system?
To choose the HF-band, the time difference between 2 stations is:
The training manual shall contain instructions and information in easily understood terms and illustrated wherever possible. Which of the following objects do not have to be explained in detail in the manual according to present regulations?
Muster of assigned stations
Donning of lifejackets and immersion suits
Boarding, launching and clearing of the survival crafts and rescue boats
Donning of fire protection clothing
Which electronic component does this graphical symbol represent?
Silicon controlled rectifier
What effect would turbulent fluid flow through a heat exchanger have on the efficiency of the heat transfer?
Turbulent fluid flow generally reduces heat transfer efficiency
Heat transfer efficiency is not affected by the type of fluid flow through the heat exchanger.
Turbulent fluid flow generally increases heat transfer efficiency.
It cannot be determined since it is not possible to generate turbulent fluid flow through a heat exchanger?
You are burning garbage containing plastics. What shall you do with the ashes from the vessel's incinerator?
Discharge at sea providing you are not in any river or estuary
Discharge the ashes at sea providing you are more than 25 nautical miles offshore
Discharge the ashes to a shore facility
Nothing, ashes from any substance which is incinerated can be discharged over board
In discussing the characteristics of an oil cargo, what is the "cloud point"?
The temperature at which a liquid hydrocarbon begins to congeal and take on a cloudy appearance, due to the bonding of constituent paraffin compounds.
The depth within a cargo above which no waxy solids are entrained.
The temperature at which an oil product begins to emit vapours which can be observed in a spectroscope due to the volume of solid particles extracted during evaporation.
The surface pressure at which vapours from an oil cargo overcome gravity and friction and are expelled from the containing compartment.
Which of the following is not a principle of heat transfer utilised in a boiler?
Ordinary thyristors (SCR) must often be protected against reverse overvoltage transients because even over-voltages of extremely short duration can destroy them. These circuits have been given such over-voltage protection, but only one of them is correct. Which?
Your vessel is progressing within a Traffic Separation Scheme and receives a navigational warning of another vessel progressing the wrong way within the scheme. What actions should be taken on the bridge, if any?
Use the Arpa for early identification of all other ship movements within the traffic lane and give rogue vessel a wide berth
Move out of the traffic lane towards the coast.
Slow down your vessel and proceed with caution, posting extra lookouts.
Take no actions but proceed with extra caution.
What is the purpose of the "Mud Box" on a tanker?
It is at the end of the pipeline in the tank and restricts any particles and solids entering the pipeline system.
It is the waste collection box in the store rooms.
It is the box near the windlass to deposit the mud from the anchor and anchor cables.
It is the box under the manifold to catch spills when connecting the discharge or loading hose.
What is the minimum number of bolts required in a 12 inch bolted flange cargo hose coupling?
On a Bulk Carrier, when should the drainpipe covers fitted to hatch coamings drains be secured?
After securing the hatch covers
During the ballast passage
In the event of a cargo hold fire
When heavy weather is expected
A cable has a resistance of 1 milli-ohm per metre. It supplies a 300A load over a distance of 100 metres. What is the voltage drop along it's length?
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 are some of the precautions that must be taken on a bulk carrier, before double - bottom tanks can be ballasted with sea water?
After peak tank and fore peak tank filled first
Correct valves opened, air ventilators open and ballasting plan agreed.
Cargo spaces empty of cargo
All hatch covers secured for sea
The stowage factor of a consignment of car parts is given by shippers as 3.00 cubic metres/metric tonne; what space will be required to load 100 tonnes of this type of cargo on a General Cargo Vessel?
What is the most common signal level from an I/P converter?
A data logger printout is being studied. It can be seen that at regular intervals the return air temperature increases significantly for short periods of time before returning to normal. What is the most likely cause of this occurrence?
Routine defrosting of the evaporator coils.
Erratic operation of the refrigeration compressor.
Response of the refrigeration plant to daily ambient warming and cooling.
Faulty operation of the control system for the refrigeration unit.
You have discovered a small leak of oil at the manifold during discharging. What is you first action?
Call immediately the person in charge.
It is required that a crewman enters a refrigerated compartment containing produce at minus 60 degrees Celsius. Which of the items of personal protective equipment given in the options is the most important for the crewman to wear?
Approximately how many days will fresh cucumbers usually last in cold storage?
Why are hypochlorite based treatments used on some sea water cooling systems?
To prevent biological growth in the system.
To reduce sediment build up in the system.
To prevent corrosion of the system
To increase the heat transfer capacity of the system.
How is the size of a reefer vessel normally referenced?
By the Suez Canal tonnage.
By the cubic foot capacity.
You are alongside, preparing to load several grades of chemicals. The duty officer instructs you to accompany a cargo surveyor during pre-load inspection. At the manifold, the blank flanges on the designated load lines have been removed in preparation for connecting hoses but the surveyor asks you to remove blank flanges from some additional lines, so that he can check them for cleanliness. Which of the following will you do?
Tell the surveyor that it is unsafe to do so and you will not remove any more blank flanges.
Notify the duty officer of the surveyor's request and await further instructions.
Open any of the lines he asks for. Leave them open in case anyone else needs to inspect them.
Tell the surveyor that the flanges have all been secured for cargo and that procedure has been initialled by the Chief Officer on the pre-load checklist, so you are not allowed to remove them.
What is mean by bulk Grain cargoes have a low angle of repose?
Likely to produce toxic gas
A ship moving through heavy seas is affected by the water pressure at the bows causing an effect known as "Panting". What structure in the forward region of the ship combats the effects of Panting?
Double bottom tanks and floors
Collision bulkhead and deck
Panting beams and stringers
Recording the pulp temperature of fruit at all stages of the transport chain provides a valuable record of the status of the product. Which of the procedures given in the options should be adopted by a deck officer when dealing with the fruit?
After taking the pulp temperature the individual piece of fruit should be retained in the space with other specimens that have been used
After taking the pulp temperature the individual piece of fruit should be discarded as the specimen used will usually spoil rapidly.
It does not matter whether or not the specimen is left in the cargo space as the carriage temperature will preserve it.
After taking the pulp temperature the individual piece of fruit should be returned to the carton of fruit from which it was sampled
Polymerisation may be a problem with some liquefied gas cargoes such as vinyl chloride and ethylene oxide. What is the definition of polymerisation?
Polymerisation is when liquids cool down and become more viscous.
Polymerisation is when single molecules of the same compound join together to form a new compound usually with a higher viscosity.
Polymerisation is when the molecules of a compound split and form a new compound.
Polymerisation is when molecules of two or more different compounds join together to form a new compound.
What is the hydraulic hand pump usually used for?
The hydraulic hand pump is usually used as a converter for the grease nipples
The hydraulic hand pump is usually used to blow up the fitter
The hydraulic hand pump is usually used to slack the brake on the windlass
The hydraulic pump is usually used for tightening the G-nuts
What are the two parts of the magnetic compass error?
Permanent and induced magnetism
The latitude and longitude
What principle of measurement is the viscosity controller usually based upon?
measurement of temperature
measurement of two different temperatures
Measurement of differential pressure
What is the difference between methane and ethane?
Ethane has two more carbon atoms and two more hydrogen atoms.
Ethane has double bonding between the atoms.
Ethane has two more carbon atoms and one more hydrogen atoms.
Ethane has one more carbon atoms and two more hydrogen atoms.
Why are cargo hold bilges washed with chloride of lime?
To assist with draining the bilges
To disinfect the bilges and remove odours
To assist with drying the bilges
To protect against corrosion
Many lamb product cargoes are carried at sea. Most of these are temperature sensitive. Which is the odd one out from the options given?
On capesize bulk carriers what problems are associated with welding of the corrugated bulkheads during construction?
Stress concentrations at the corners of the bulkheads
Cracking of cross-deck plating
A reduction in shear forces
Several areas of the bulkheads being 'out of tolerance'
What is an unsaturated hydrocarbon?
Unsaturated hydrocarbons are colourless and odourless liquids and they are chemically reactive
Unsaturated hydrocarbons are colourless liquids with a sweetish odour, they are chemically non-reactive and have to be carried under high pressure
Unsaturated hydrocarbons are colourless and odourless liquids and they are chemically non-reactive
Unsaturated hydrocarbons are colourless liquids with a sweetish odour and they are chemically reactive
Which of the methods given in the options will give the most accurate test of the accuracy of a bourdon tube type pressure gauge with a range of 0 to 20 bar?
Check the gauge on a deadweight tester.
Use the fuel injector test pump to check the readings against the test rig master gauge.
Check the readings against the output gauge from a pressure regulator by connecting it to a regulated test supply.
Compare it with the reading from a similar gauge connected to the same pressure source.
When is the 2nd Mate supposed to call the Captain?
30 minutes from the pilot station
When anything unusual happens, and 30 minutes before the pilot station
Just when he happens to remember
Before loading operation starts, what shall you as duty officer observe?
The hoistable decks in correct positions and stanchion-guard placed where needed?
The angle on the stern ramp in order?
Leave everything to the crew?
Physical checking the ramp/cargo holds/hoistable decks and see that everything are in order and the ship-s gear correctly located?
A non-reversing medium speed diesel engine is used to drive a controllable pitch propeller through a pneumatic clutch and reduction gearbox. The engine has been tested and brought up to operating temperatures on engine control. Which of the options given would be the preferred status of the engine and associated equipment when it is handed over to bridge control?
Engine stopped with clutch disengaged and propeller in zero thrust position.
Engine running, clutch disengaged, propeller at zero thrust.
Engine running with clutch engaged and propeller in ahead position.
Engine stopped with clutch disengaged and propeller at zero thrust.
Following overhaul of the cylinder units of a 4-stroke diesel engine and a suitable running in period it is noted that the lubricating oil consumption of the engine has increased considerably and unexpectedly. The engine is otherwise running normally. Select, from the options given, the most likely cause of this problem.
A piston crown has burnt through
The oil control ring has been fitted incorrectly.
The piston rings have worn rapidly.
The cylinder liner has worn rapidly.
What would the Chief Officer require prior to the vessel's departure from the berth?
Prior to the vessel's departure from the berth, the Chief Officer would require the anchor to be thoroughly secured
Prior to the vessel's departure from the berth, the Chief Officer would require the crew to prepare for the voyage
Prior to the vessel's departure from the berth, the Chief Officer would require the Bo's'un to oil the moving parts of the windlass
Prior to the vessel's departure from the berth, the Chief Officer would require the windlass to be covered
What must be checked carefully before commencement of ballasting tanks on a bulk carrier, when operating in very cold conditions?
Air pipes and sounding pipe open
No special precautions need to be taken.
Air ventilator pipes closed.
All air ventilators are open and free from ice build up.
On a Container vessel, which of these motions is not taken into account when calculating forces on a container stow?
Which of the following pump types could be damaged if the discharge valve is closed before the motor is stopped?
On a RoRo vessel, why should chipping and painting not be done on a loaded car deck
because there is not enough space to work with the cargo in the way
To avoid damage to the cars or their paint work
because you cant run the ventilation and the fumes will overcome the crew
Why do Bending Moment (BM) curves sometimes differ between the loading manual and loading computer?
Because BM values in loading computers are often taken at the bulkheads whereas loading manuals calculate stresses at intermediate points as well
Due to the age of a vessel
Because BM values in loading manuals are often taken at the bulkheads whereas loading computers calculate stresses at intermediate points as well
Due to steel replacements made during the life of a vessel
What does the term "ullage" refer to?
The measured depth of product in a cargo tank.
The height from the bottom of a cargo tank to the top.
The special calculations that the Chief Officer makes when he works out the ship's final draughts before sailing.
The depth of free space left in a cargo tank above the current liquid level.
When starting cargo compressors they should be:
Which of the options given is likely to be the reason for a drop in the charge air manifold pressure of a diesel engine operating with an exhaust gas turbocharger?
Insufficient cooling of the charge air.
Exhaust gas boiler fouled.
Engine room exhaust fans stopped..
What would be the effect of a large GM on a ro-ro vessel?
The possibility of assuming an angle of loll
A stiff ship with a quick roll period
An adverse affect on seaworthiness
The possibility of capsizing
When making a small repair to the furnace refractory lining it is common to make a patch using castable plastic refractory material. Which is the best method, from those given in the options, of securing the patch to the main refractory lining?
Drill holes in the main lining and fix some anchor bolts to cast the patch around.
Cut away the damaged area to form an undercut right around the edge and fill with the plastic refractory material.
Pin some wire mesh across the damaged area and cast the patch over it.
Make a smooth hollow in the damaged area and fill with the plastic refractory material.
You are going to serve boiled potatoes with the evening meal at 18:00 hours. At what time should you have the potatoes ready?
Which of the following statements is in compliance with international regulations?
The securing of cargoes must be completed before sailing
The securing of cargoes must be completed within two hours of leaving the berth
The securing of cargoes must be completed before the ship leaves the berth
The securing of cargoes may be completed at anchorage
Shortly after entering the cargo hold of a General Cargo ship to discharge logs, two dockers are seen to collapse; what is the immediate action to be taken by the OOW ?
Assume injuries are due to illness; stevedore and docker foreman to deal with situation
Enter space immediately to administer first aid
Sound general alarm, call emergency services ashore and prepare rescue team with self-contained breathing apparatus
Muster emergency rescue team and prepare to rescue casualties
Where would you look for a summary of important safety and handling information on a cargo loaded on your ship?
The Material Safety Data Sheet
The Company Cargo Handling Manual
The Master's Standing Orders
An engine room rating is assisting the duty engineer during a period of UMS operation. After completing the tasks they have been busy with the engineer and rating leave the engine room which is returned to UMS mode. The rating realises that an oil tank filling valve has been left open. What action should be taken?
Inform another crewmember that he is going back into the engine room to close the valve.
Inform the duty engineer immediately so that the engine room can be re-entered and the valve can be shut.
Just leave the valve open as it is unsafe to enter the engine room alone. The high alarm will sound to notify the engineer when the tank is full.
Re-enter the engine room straight away and shut the valve.
Medium and high speed diesel engines used for electrical generation duties on board ship have overspeed protection devices fitted to protect the engine in case the electrical generator trips while carrying high loads. Why are these devices necessary?
To stop the engine before any serious damage occurs due to excess inertial loads.
To stop the engine before any serious damage occurs to the electrical components due to excess voltage and frequency.
To stop the engine before any serious damage occurs due to rapidly changing thermal loads.
To stop the engine before any serious damage occurs due to rapidly changing cylinder pressures.
Why do we use nickel-alloyed steel, stainless steel or aluminium in cargo tank construction on gas carriers designed for LNG and LEG?
Because these metals have a very low thermal expantion coefficient and do not burst of extreme low temperatures
Because these metals cost less than other metal
Because these metals have a high thermal expansion coefficient and do not burst of extream low temperatures
Because the weight on this metals are not so high than other metals
Marine steam boilers are protected with a number of safety features which are designed to prevent damage to the boiler due to overheating or overpressure. How is this protection achieved when a very low water level condition (often referred to as low low level) develops during operation?
The main and auxiliary feed control valves open fully while all burners continue to operate.
All burners are automatically and immediately shut off.
All but one of the burners is shut off with the remaining burner being reduced to minimum firing.
All burners are automatically set at minimum firing rate.
The office phone, fax, telex and after office hours telephone numbers can be found in:
Vessel health, safety and environment manual
The Ship's emergency contingency manual
A positive displacement type flow meter is defective and cannot be repaired. It is to be replaced with a new instrument which uses a Venturi type sensor. Which of the pneumatic relays given in the options will be required in order for this type of instrument to function correctly?
Square root extractor relay.
A main steam boiler is to be shut down for an extended period. Which of the following methods for the lay up is best suited to maintain the boiler in good order?
Lay the boiler up dry by just draining all of the water and closing all the access doors.
Lay the boiler up wet completely filled with clean distilled water with a slight head on the steam drum to avoid any air pockets.
Lay the boiler up dry by draining all of the water and fitting heaters in the drums to prevent condensation forming which may result in corrosion.
Lay the boiler up wet with normal working water level and chemical treatment maintained.
How should lashing belts be stowed on board a RoRo vessel?
According to their Safe Working Load (SWL)
According to their date of manufacture
According to the manufacturer
Some liquefied gas carriers are classed as fully refrigerated. What is the general meaning of the term 'fully refrigerated liquefied gas carrier'?
Any vessel for carrying liquefied gas at low temperature in semi pressurised independent tanks.
A vessel which is designed to carry liquefied gases at low temperature and atmospheric pressure between terminals with fully refrigerated storage tanks and a full onboard cooling plant.
Any vessel which has thermally insulated cargo tanks.
A vessel which can load a cargo of gas at ambient temperature and cool it down to a liquid state.
What do you understand by the term ‘Separated From’, with regard to the stowage of dangerous goods on deck?
Separation by a distance of at least 3m vertically
Separation by a distance of at least 3m horizontally
Separation by a distance of at least 6m horizontally
Separated from the accommodation by at least one cargo space
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.
On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term "FORECASTLE" are given. Which one is the correct one?
Forecastle is given by C on the figure
Forecastle is given by B on the figure
Forecastle is given by A on the figure
Forecastle is given by D on the figure
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
When loading coal on a Bulk Carrier, what should the ship be provided with?
Means for drawing cargo samples
Means for measuring cargo temperatures
When cleaning boiler burner nozzles that have just been in service the watch rating notices that the nozzle holes are partially blocked. Which of the methods given in the options is the preferred method to use in order to avoid damaging the nozzle holes?
Poke the holes clear with a welding rod which has been ground down to size.
Knock the nozzle repeatedly on the work bench to try and dislodge the blockage.
Use a standard drill bit in a hand drill to clear the blockage.
Use cleaning wires starting with a small gauge and gradually work up to the full size of the nozzle hole.
Earlier reefer vessels designed and built for liner trade usually had two or three tween decks approximately 2 to 2.5 metres in height and deep lower holds approximately 4 to 5 metres deep. Modern designs usually incorporate more decks each approximately 2.3 metres in height. What is the main reason for this fundamental design change?
The increased proportion of chilled as opposed to frozen cargoes that are carried.
There is an almost universal use of standard height pallets.
It is easier to construct vessels with shallow decks.
The increased number of container vessels has reduced the tendency to carry general cargo outbound from Europe or North America to Australia and New Zealand on reefer vessels.
You should use short and simple words, rather than long, complex words, when giving emergency instructions. What is the main reason for this?
People are more likely to understand you.
You won't have to think too hard about what you are saying.
You won't have to repeat the instruction.
Short words take less time to say and you don't have much time.
Under international regulations what must be ensured when discharging a bulk cargo?
The vessel must not be excessively trimmed
The method of unloading must not damage the ship's structure
The terminal representative must remain on board at all times
The stevedoring foreman must remain on board at all times
The torsion meter for the main propeller shaft is reading high. The torque is sensed using the angle of twist principle with two clamp rings attached to the shaft at a fixed distance, with stationary proximity switches for measuring the angle of twist and also shaft speed fixed to a rigid stool. What is the most likely cause of the high reading?
Axial slip of one of the clamp rings to bring them closer together.
Circumferential slip of the after clamp ring in the opposite direction to shaft rotation.
Axial slip of one of the clamp rings to move them further apart.
Circumferential slip of the forward clamp ring in the opposite direction to shaft rotation.
Which of the following is an acceptable reason to avoid a mandatory prewash and may result in an exemption being granted by the Government of the receiving Party?
That the unloaded tank will be washed outside a special area.
That the vessel's stripping system can reduce the residues to less than 10 litres in the relevant tank and its associated piping.
That the vessel temporarily has defective tank cleaning equipment and the prewash will be carried out at the first available opportunity after repairs have been completed and the tank will not be loaded or ballasted before that time.
That the unloaded tank is to be reloaded with the same substance or another substance compatible with the previous one and that the tank will not be washed or ballasted prior to loading.
What must be done once the cargo holds of a General Cargo ship have been opened to discharge logs?
Carry out mechanical ventilation
Keep the holds open for as long as possible before allowing anyone to enter
Commence discharging immediately
Measure oxygen levels prior to allowing persons to enter the hold
On a RoRo vessel, who is responsible for discussing the cargo plan with duty crew members?
The ship's cargo or duty officer
On a Container vessel, what is the function of a raised deck socket?
To house base twistlocks or stacking cones
Why may wearing sweat rags slung round your neck when working in the machinery spaces be hazardous?
The rags may cause sweat rash.
The rags may cause you to get too hot and faint.
The rags may be caught by running machinery or power tools.
The rags may be soaked with oil and catch fire.
Achieving a good air flow through the various cargo compartment of a reefer vessel is a principal design aim of a Naval Architect. Which of the options given represents the optimum cargo space shape?
A flared space that would be found in a forward upper deck.
A narrow tapered space as would be found in a forward lower deck.
A long oblong space as would be found in an after upper deck.
A square space as would be found in a midships lower deck.
At what interval does the IMO adopt an amendment to the IMDG Code?
In which cases shall side scuttles in passenger ships be so constructed that they cannot be opened without the consent of the master of the ship?
Where the height of the side scuttles go through more than two decks
Where the sills of the side scuttles are below the margin line
Where the sills of the side scuttles are less than 500 mm above the deepest load line
Where the sills are mounted below the bulkhead deck
Why should vehicles stowed on ramps face downwards?
To facilitate cargo discharge operations
To facilitate cargo stowage operations
To prevent fuel draining from the engine
To prevent excessive tyre compression
How is cargo in a self-unloading bulk carrier fed to the vessel’s conveyor belts during discharge?
Via remote-controlled hopper gates at the bottom of each hold
Via hydraulically-operated hopper gates at the bottom of each hold
By gravity through mechanical hopper gates at the bottom of each hold
Via mechanically-operated hopper gates at the bottom of each hold