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*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
In relation ot OPA 90, Which of the following statement is correct?
COTP-zones may have additional rules and regulations
OPA-90 specify all oil cargo related rules and regulations
OPA-90 specify rules and regulations for all COTP-zones
After implementation of OPA-90 there are no area specific rules and regulations
A diabetic has eaten too little food and the person may feel dizzy and lightheaded. The skin becomes pale, with profuse sweathing. Limbs may begin to tremble and pulse becomes rapid. The urine glucose reaction is negative. What kind of medicine will the person need as soon as possible?
Sugar lump, sugar drink or something sweet.
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
When Sen. Deck Off. of both vessels involved have decided which will be the last lines to be let go whilst unmooring, these lines should be made fast as follows on the ship accepting the lines.
By keeping the rope on the warping drum of a deck winch, fig. 3.
By turning up the rope on the bitts, fig. 1.
By putting the eye on the bitts, fig. 2.
By shackling the eye to a strongpoint, fig. 4.
Is piracy an increasing or decreasing problem?
Piracy has remained constant for the last 50 years
What is the purpose of the « SQUELCH » on a VHF transmitter/receiver?
" reduce the ""noise"" in the background"
Increase the range of the transmitter
increase the sound signal of the receiver
switch to another channel
If a distress signal is received on board your ship, what would you do ?
all of the alternatives together
try to make contact with the vessel in distress
contact SAR Authorities via nearest coastal Radio station
A section of seawater pipe has been removed for maintenance. When refittingthe pipe after completing the work the bolt holes in the flanges are found to be misaligned. What procedure should be followed to finish the work?
Use wooden wedges to force and hold the pipe into the correct position and then fit the bolts.
Use a chain block to pull the pipe flanges into alignment and leave it in place after the bolts are fitted to avoid overstressing the bolts.
Adjacent pipework should be slackened off to allow the pipe to be aligned. Any incorrectly positioned brackets should be adjusted after the pipe is refitted.
Force the pipe into position and then hammer the bolts into the holes to hold the pipe flanges into alignment.
What determines how containers should be lashed?
Advice from shore planners
The cargo securing manual
Which of the given options characterizes a 2-stroke diesel engine ?
A 2 stroke engine completes a full cycle every revolution.
The piston always has a short skirt.
A 2 stroke engine always has 2 or more turbochargers.
A 2 stroke engine has an air inlet valve in the cylinder cover.
Under MARPOL 73/78 what category would wet kraft paper remaining on board, constitute?
What standing orders must be issued to engineers with regard to fuel oil tanks located below vehicle decks?
Never to heat fuel oil to more than 50?C
Never to heat fuel oil to more than 45?C
Never to heat fuel oil to more than 55?C
Never to heat fuel oil to more than what is specified for the vessel
You are close to the entrance to a port in thick fog. You hear the following signal. What does it mean?
That there is a vessel aground in the vicinity.
That there is a vessel at anchor in the vicinity. She is more than 100 metres in length.
That there is a vessel at anchor in the vicinity. She is less than 100 metres in length.
The IGC code gives details of construction and equipment requirements for liquefied gas carriers. Under which circumstances would a liquefied gas carrier require a double bottom and a longitudinal bulkhead forming full side ballast tanks in way of the cargo containment system?
Only when the cargo is carried at less than minus 10 degree C.
Only if the cargo tanks are designed for fully refrigerated LPG cargoes.
Only when the cargo is carried at temperatures below minus 55 degree C in cargo tanks without a secondary barrier.
Only when the cargo is carried at temperatures below minus 55 degrees C in cargo tanks with a secondary barrier.
Why is nitrogen used for the inerting of hold spaces and interbarrier spaces on LNG carriers?
Because of the high oxygen content of combustion generated inert gas.
Because the carbon dioxide in combustion generated inert gas would freeze when in close proximity to the cargo.
Because of the high humidity in combustion generated inert gas.
Because of the high temperature of combustion generated inert gas.
What is the full name of the International Convention dealing with stability of passenger ships?
The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea
International Safety Management code
What is the substance added to a dough mixture to make it rise, during the baking of bread?
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?
What could be the reason if the lub oil viscosity increase?
High lub oil temperature.
The lub oil viscosity will not increase.
Water-leakage to the lub oil system.
Heavy fuel oil leakage to the lub oil system.
What is a Marine Evacuation System?
Liferafts supported by Fast Rescue Boats and Lifeboats
Evacuation Chute(s)/Slide(s) and Liferafts
Assistance from other ships
In which category of passengers do you think a woman who shows you a police badge might belong?
75% who are confused and helpless
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.
All liquefied gas carriers, including LNG carriers, must follow the requirements of the IMO IGC code. What are the main areas covered by the IGC code for gas carriers?
Gas carrier navigational and operational procedures.
Gas carrier design and equipment.
Liquefied gas handling principles for ships and terminals.
Gas carrier cargo loading and discharge procedures.
What is mean by bulk Grain cargoes have a low angle of repose?
Likely to produce toxic gas
What is Standardized Cargo?
Break bulk cargo of standard dimension
Cargo for which the ship is provided with an approved securing system
Cargo that is shipped in standard dimensions
What is a Gangway?
A Gangway is an interval of time between a change of working gangs, on board
A Gangway is a portable means of access to a ship
A Gangway is an accommodation ladder
A Gangway is a temporary means of access into the cargo holds
Based upon what factors is Seed Cake categorised in the Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes (BC Code)?
The extraction process, oil and moisture content
Temperature during extraction, oil and moisture content
Temperature during extraction and moisture content
When data are to be transferred over a telephone line, we often utilize modem at each end. Which of the following adapter cards (parts) will you use for interfacing a modem to a computer?
Why is the inlet to the slop tank often directed towards the bulkhead (see the illustration) ?
To reduce the settling time
To avoid build-up of static electricity, which may cause explosion
To avoid too much agitation of the oily water in the tank
Four similar ship-types experience beam sea conditions. Which of them will first experience resonant rolling?
The ship with the widest beam
The ship with the smallest GM
The ship with the highest freeboard
The ship with the smallest beam
During loading or discharging liquefied gas cargoes it is important to control the pressure in the cargo tank. What is the preferred method of maintaining pressure and avoiding a vacuum condition in the cargo tanks while discharging?
Stop the discharge periodically to allow boil off gas to build up the pressure.
Increase the pumping rate and recirculate some of the cold liquid cargo back to the tank
Use a cargo vaporiser to feed hot vapour back to the tank to maintain required pressure.
Reduce the discharge rate until the pressure builds up again and then increase it back to maximum.
Where should containers with fishmeal cargo be carried?
On deck away from sunlight
Separated from class 4.2 containers
The use of a chemical additive to induce a chemical reaction and so expedite the cleaning of a cargo tank on a chemical tanker is a common operational technique. What is the chemical term for the substance used in such a procedure?
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
Why shall you never pour water into hot fat?
The fat will stiffen immediately and need reheating.
The water will explode into steam causing hot fat to be thrown far away thus possibly causing severe burns or fire.
The water will turn into steam and cause the fat to explode.
The fat will not be edible any more.
The diode shown performs which function?
Reference the transistor to +15V.
Provide an overload route for transistor current.
Allow Op Amp to top up +15V rail.
Return inductive current to supply at switch off.
In a fresh water tank we are using a pressure transmitter with a range of 0-0.5 bar / 4-20mA for level measurement. The transmitter is for different reasons installed 30 centimeters from the bottom of the tank, and the tank is 5 meters high. What will the output from the transmitter be when the tank is full? (Pending no calibration is made)
To which of the following ratios are transverse accelerations related?
Ship’s breadth divided by LCB
Ship’s breadth divided by the maximum righting lever
Ship’s breadth divided by GM
Ship’s breadth divided by the distance between cargo units and the ship's centreline
Give the meaning of this symbol:
lifebuoy with light and line throwing appliance
lifebuoy with light and smoke
lifebuoy with light and hand flare
lifebuoy with automatic sound signal
Why is it necessary to cool down LNG cargo tanks slowly prior to loading cargo?
To minimise the risk of creating a vacuum in the tank.
To minimise thermal stresses in the cargo tank.
To prevent ice forming in the cargo tank.
To minimise thermal stresses in the hull.
What is the main reson for keeping engine lubricating oil viscosity within recommended limits?
To neutralise any acids that may form.
To ensure the strength of the oil film is sufficient to keep lubricated surfaces apart.
To reduce system pressure losses.
When we are measuring temperature with a thermistor, the type of sensing device is:
Temp sensitive semi-conductor
Junction of two dissimilar metals
What hazards are associated with the carriage of a bulk carriage of coal slurry?
This cargo is a low fire risk under normal conditions
This cargo may be liable to sweat and create excessive moisture
This cargo is liable to self heat and spontaneous combustion
This cargo may have a dangerous angle of repose
What is the name of the simplest hydrocarbon composed of one carbon atom and four hydrogen atoms?
Some specialised vessels, mainly those involved in the carriage of fish, are capable of carriage temperatures as low as minus 60 degree Celsius. From the options given select the one that best describes why such low temperatures are used.
At minus 62 degrees Celsius the eutectic point is reached and all water in the cells is frozen.
Longer transport times are possible and hence less powerful vessels are required.
Higher charter rates can be achieved.
Quick temperature reduction is possible.
How is the pressure in the cargo containment system of a conventional LNG carrier controlled during normal operation?
By using the boil-off gas as fuel for the ships propulsion plant.
The gas vapour is evacuated to the atmosphere via the vent-line.
The gas vapour is taken from the vapour header and passed through the demister and into the LD Compressor and evacuated to the atmosphere via the vent mast.
When a ro-ro unit/cargo is damaged what should the duty officer do if he is not carrying a camera?
Sketch the damaged unit/cargo
Note the manufacturer's details
Make a damage report and rough sketch of the damage
Note the stowage location at which the damage occurred
Indicate the correct name of the tool on the sketch:
Two conventional reefer vessels are being considered for a charter that involves the transhipment at sea, or at anchor, of a cargo of frozen squid, as weather permits. Both vessels have 4 holds, vessel A has high speed, 10 tonne deck cranes and vessel B has 5 tonne, union purchase derricks. Which of the vessels, if any, would be best suited to this type of operation?
Vessel B would be more suitable as the derricks will give more control of the operation at sea or at anchor.
Vessel A would be more suitable as the greater lift capacity of the cranes would allow bigger pallets to be transhipped.
Neither vessel would be suitable as none of the cargo handling equipment fitted could be used at sea or at anchor.
Vessel A would be more suitable as the high speed cranes would allow the operation to be completed more quickly.
What is the maximum pressure that the safety valve on a steam boiler should be set to lift?
3% above the normal working pressure.
10% above the normal working pressure.
At the maximum design or maximum permitted working pressure of the boiler.
3% above the maximum design pressure..
Which of the given statements is true in relation to the features and operation of a 4 stroke diesel engine ?
4 stroke engines are not required to have crankcase relief valves fitted.
The camshaft rotates with half the RPM of the crankshaft in a 4 stroke engine.
A 4 stroke engine always has scavenge ports near the bottom of the cylinder liner.
A 4 stroke engine has an ignition towards the end of every upward stroke of the piston.
Many conventional reefer vessels are built with wooden gratings that support the cargo above the steel deck of the vessel. These gratings are typically carried on 50mm x 100mm wooden bearers. From the options given, select the most important consideration in relation to these wooden bearers.
The bearers must all be placed running in the same direction in the hatch.
Only wood of the quality of the existing bearers should be used.
The bearers should, as far as practicable, be placed clear of the vent holes in the gratings.
Only knot free, straight wood should be used.
During routine checking of alarm functions of main and auxiliary equipment, some setpoints are canceled due to a mistake. What is the appropriate routine to ensure correct setpoints are set?
Ask your colleague if he remembers the correct setpoint
Check from previous records for correct values
Consult with the instruction manual for the equipment in question for correct values.
Select a setpoint based on present condition allowing for a reasonable safety margin.
What is the normal name given to the fuel oil used for the ship's main engines?
Which of the following measurements will include a D/P transmitter in the control-loop
When preparing cargo cranes for operation on a General Cargo ship using shore personnel, what are three of the most important checks to be made?
Crane wire is greased, windows clean and cab heater on
Check that cab is clean, air conditioning is on and windows clean
Limit switches are not in use, wires are clean and emergency stop is isolated
Check that winches, brakes and emergency stops are working correctly
All heat burns should be
Covered with Gauze or bandage immediately
Applied with soothing lotion as soon as possible
Treated by the doctor only
Cooled as quickly as possible with running cold water for at least 10 minutes
Which statement about the garbage record book is true?
Each entry is to be written in the language of the ship's flag state
It is required by all ships on International voyage
Each entry is to be signed by the Master
It is used to record all operational and accidental garbage discharges
Under SOLAS, what are the minimum required air changes per hour for ‘Special Category Spaces’?
On a Container vessel, what is 'defrosting' associated with?
Containers carrying IMDG cargoes
Dry cargo ventilated containers
Which of the following options is the most likely cause of high exhaust gas temperatures in all cylinders of a diesel engine?
Water in the fuel supply.
Partial blockage in the exhaust gas system.
Worn or broken piston rings.
Faulty high pressure fuel pump on one of the cylinders.
When maintenance work is to be carried out on an electric motor driving a centrifugal water pump with automatic start, should you;
Ascertain from the senior watchkeeper if it is okay to start work, isolate the valves then commence work.
Set in local control, isolate the suction and delivery valves then commence work.
Isolate the suction and delivery valves then inform the electrician that you are starting work.
In conjunction with the senior watchkeeper and electrician, isolate valves, electrical supply, automatics and post 'Do not operate' signs before commencing work.
While getting tools ready and preparing for overhaul work on the main engine the engine room rating notices that the electrical extension is damaged. A small section of the cables outer insulation is split although the inner insulation appears ok. What action should the rating take?
Carry on using the extension after wrapping insulation tape over the damaged section as it is only minor damage.
Just use the extension as it is since the damage is only to the outer insulation and the inner insulation appears ok.
Cut off the end of the cable including the damaged section and refit the plug to the end of the remaining cable before using the extension.
Label the damaged extension as unfit for use and return it to the store for testing and get a replacement extension.
Why do bulk cargo carriers need to carry oxygen analysis and gas detection equipment?
Because it is good practice to have this equipment on board
Because of enclosed or confined space entry requirements
Because the equipment is required under the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code
Because the equipment is required under MARPOL 73/78
In which part of the oceans and in what season is Parametric Rolling likely to be experienced?
Around South Africa at any time of year
When should additional lashings on general cargoes be considered?
When heavy weather is anticipated for the planned voyage
When passing through the Tropical Zone in winter months
When passing through the Summer Zone in winter months
With the onset of heavy weather
This circuit shown is a logic gate with two 'high' input signals, A and B, and one output signal Q. Which type of logic function does the gate provide?
According to "Summary of minimum requirements" in the IGC Code, what is the requirement for vapour detection for methane (LNG) cargoes?
Flammable and toxic detection.
Flammable vapour detection.
You have just finished loading a cargo of Methyl Isobutyl Kentone. What must happen before the shore hose can be disconnected?
The drip-tray must be half-filled with fresh water.
All possible cargo residues in the line must be drained or cleared and any pressure relieved. The manifold valve and shore valve must be confirmed as closed.
Any pressure remaining in the hose must be relieved by rapidly slacking off the bolts on the connecting flange.
Any cargo residues in the line must be drained to the drip-tray. The manifold valve on the ship must be open to allow maximum drainage and only closed after the hose has been removed.
A thermistor which provides feedback for a thermal control system is suspected to have failed. Assuming there is no available replacement, which of the following methods may be used to prove it has failed?
Connect a mV source in parallel with the thermocouple connections.
Connect a mA source in parallel with the thermocouple connections.
Disconnect the thermocouple lead from the conttroller and replace with a mA source.
Disconnect the thermocouple lead from the controller and replace with a mV source.
Compressed air for instrument and control purposes needs to be of high quality. In order to condition the air filter modules are usually fitted to remove the contaminants. If there is evidence of oil carry over to the final elements in the instrumentation air system what is the most likely cause?
The coalescer module is saturated and requires renewal.
The drier section of the module needs to be regenerated.
The air compressor piston rings need to be renewed.
The particle removal module is choked.
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
A wire rope lashing is connected to an eye plate by means of a shackle. What is the Maximum Securing Load (MSL) for this lashing?
The Minimum Securing Load of the shackle
The Minimum Securing Load of the eyeplate
The Minimum Securing Load of the wire rope
The Minimum Securing Load of either the wire rope or shackle or eye plate
What is a Fantainer used for?
Carrying dangerous goods prone to condensation
Carrying reefer cargoes prone to condensation
Carrying dry cargoes prone to condensation
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.
On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term "CENTRE LINE" are given. Which one is the correct one?
Centre line is given by B on the figure
Centre line is given by C on the figure
Centre line is given by A on the figure
Centre line is given by D on the figure
During a stay in port, what shall always be ready at the gangway?
What is the purpose of a Bridge Fitting?
To link the top containers of adjacent stacks
To link the top containers stowed at the fore end of the vessel
It is used as extension pieces for lashing rods secured to a lashing bridge
To link the top containers secured to a lashing bridge
Most perishable cargoes are presented for shipment pre-cooled to the correct carriage temperature. If the cargo is not pre-cooled or has warmed up due to the cold chain being broken it can result in increased metabolic rates. Which of the given options would be the most difficult to deal with if such a situation occurred during a sea passage?
The water produced by the cargo.
The heat produced by the cargo.
The carbon dioxide produced by the cargo.
The trace gases produced by the cargo.
On a Container vessel, to what would a fibreglass yacht be secured after lifting onboard?
The first step in completing an SSA is to:
Develop an onboard security survey checklist
"Identify the key shipboard operations, systems, areas and personnel that are critical to protect."
List the existing security measures.
Create a list of potential motives for security incidents against your ship.
On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term "Bridge" are given. Which one is the correct one?
Bridge is given by C on the figure
Bridge is given by B on the figure
Bridge is given by D on the figure
Bridge is given by A on the figure
On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term "ROLLER FAIRLEAD" are given. Which one is the correct one?
Roller fairlead is given by D on the figure
Roller fairlead is given by B on the figure
Roller fairlead is given by C on the figure
Roller fairlead is given by A on the figure
Why is it impossible to have a lifeboat drill at present?
Because the crew will be busy heaving the anchor
Because the lifeboats are defect
Because the ship is leaving after sunset the following day
Because the anchor is damaged, and the ship is drifting away from its anchor zone
What is a steering wheel?
A wheel with which the ship is steered.
A drum for heaving of ropes.
A wheel for steering lines.
If Mouth - to - Mouth (M-T-M) ventilation by itself is unsuccessful and the casualty's heart stops, or has stopped beating, you must perform External Chest Compression (ECC) in conjunction with M-T-M. What is the rythm when performing M-T-M in combination with ECC with one First Aider only ?
10 compressions followed by 3 full ventilations
15 compressions followed by 2 full ventilations.
5 compressions followed by 5 full ventilations.
20 compressions followed by 5 full ventilations
If Mouth - to - Mouth (M-T-M) ventilation by itself is unsuccessful and the casualty's heart stops, or has stopped beating, you must perform External Chest Compression (ECC) in conjunction with M-T-M. What is the complete rate when performing ECC?
Complete 10 compressions at the rate of 40 compressions per minute.
Complete 25 compressions at the rate of 75 compressions per minute.
Complete 15 compressions at the rate of 80 compressions per minute
Complete 20 compressions at the rate of 60 compressions per minute.
Unconscious casualties who are breathing and whose hearts are beating should be placed in the Recovery Position. Why is this position so important?
The recovery position makes it easy to maintain any kind of bleeding.
The position prevents the pasient from falling asleep.
Because it keeps the heart beating.
The position ensures that an open airway is maintained.
At what latest time shall doors, sidescuttles, gangway doors, cargo- and coaling ports and other openings which are to be kept closed watertight at sea be closed at the start of the voyage?
Before entering open waters
Before leaving the pilot station