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Give the meaning of the following symbol
Survival craft distress pyrotechnic signals
*Is it compulsory for a cargo ship to be divided into main vertical zones?
Yes, it is, but they need not be bounded by class "A-60" bulkheads
It depends on the gross tonnage of the vessel
A fire bulkhead of the "C" class must be constructed of:
Steel or equivalent material
Low flame spread material
Ignition resistant material
*What is (are) the basic component(s) of a Fire detection system?
All the alternatives mentioned
What fixed fire fighting medium do we normally use in the engine room, pump room and other spaces?
The fixed fire fighting medium in engine room, pump room etc is water
The fixed fire fighting medium in engine room, pump room etc is foam
The fixed fire fighting medium in engine room, pump room etc. is Carbon Dioxide CO2, Halon or foam
The fixed fire fighting medium in engine room, pump room etc is chemical powder
When an HF band a DSC distress alert is received, you have to listen to:
8414.5 kHz (DSC distress frequency in 8 MHz)
the radio-telex distress frequency in the band in which the DSC distress alert was received
the radiotelephony distress fequency in the band in which the DSC distress alert was received
On board they want to have a dial-phone call via Inmarsat with the Apollogracht. In the guides the following ID’s are found for the Apollogracht:344320000, 424432010, 424432020, 1300210, 36715. What ID should be chosen:
On board they want to send a telex message to the Apollogracht via Inmarsat. In the guides the following ID’s are found for the Apollogracht:24432000, 424432010, 424432020, 1300210, 36715. What ID should be chosen:
When a message is sent by the Inmarsat—C installation to an Internet e-mail address, the land charge is:
dependent on the ‘chargeband'
dependent on the destination
independent of the destination
Automatically connected telephone calls via INMARSAT A are charged
on the basis of a one minimum charge with one minute incremental steps
on the basis of a six second minimum charge with six second incremental steps
on the basis of a three minute minimum charge with one minute incremental steps
on the basis of a six second minimum charge with one second incremental steps
At least, how often shall life boats be launched with their assigned operating crew aboard and manoeuvred in the water according to SOLAS?
Unfortunately a fish hook has entered someone's finger. The barb of the hook is even inside the skin. How to remove the fish hook?
Push the hook through the skin until the barb protrudes, then cut the hook between the barb and the skin and gently withdraw the hook.
Don't do anything by your self, see a doctor.
Remove the hook immediately by pulling it back.
Cut the skin so it is possible to take the hook directly out.
What is the best way to avoid pollution from small oil-spills aboard a ship?
Rig an oil boom around the ship
Have dispersing chemicals ready for use in case of oil-spill
Have sawdust ready for use
Contain any oil-spill onboard the ship
In some trades cargo hoses are carried onboard. These hoses are normally checked and tested annually. Amongst other testes and checks, a pressure test is done. The latter shall be done up to the working pressure of the hose plus:
Which of the following requirements regarding on board stability data corresponds to present regulations? (NSCL 4/12.1)
Drawings and caculations documenting the stability of the ship, both in intact and all possible damage condition.
A calculation example showing the use of "KG" limitation curves.
A calculation example showing use of "GM" limitation curves.
Stability data produced by stability calculation instruments.
What possible reason could there be for the identification mark associated with a Racon not being visible on the radar screen?
The radar may be suppressing the mark with application of the Interference Rejection control.
The racon may not be transmitting a pulse.
All of the suggested answers.
The transmitted radar frequency may not trigger the Racon transmitter.
Give the meaning of the following symbol
Portable foam installation
The vessel is involved in a rescue operation for a Man Overboard and is to launch a lifeboat. What additional items would be very useful to take onboard the lifeboat to assist in the operation?
VHF or some means of communication
Sea area A4 is in maritime radio traffic a sea area:
with the exception of sea areas A1,A2 and A3, within the range of Inmarsat-satellites, where continuous alarm is available
within VHF-radiotelephony-range of a coast station or coastguard station, where continuous DSC-alarm is available
outside the sea areas A1, A2 and A3
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
muster station for rescue boat
muster station for lifeboat
*The freeboard of a lifeboat, measured from the waterline to the lowest opening through which the lifeboat may become flooded:
Should exceed 1.5 % of the lifeboat length when fully loaded
Should exceed 0.5 metres when fully loaded
Should exceed 0.5 metres when loaded with 50 % of the number of persons the lifeboat is permitted to accommodate, these persons being seated to one side of the centreline
Should exceed 1.5 % of the lifeboat length when loaded with 50 % of the number of persons the lifeboat is permitted to accommodate, these persons being seated to one side of the centreline
Which among the following list is particularly required for a totally enclosed lifeboat ?
windows on both sides can be closed watertight and opened for ventilationc
access hatches which can be closed watertight
self-bailing arrangementsd
handrails inside for persons moving to their seats
Which one of the listed radio distress frequencies is reserved for survival crafts?
Every inflatable liferaft , inflatable lifejacket and hydrostatic release units shall be serviced:
*Give the meaning of the following symbol
Close rescue boat ventilation aperture
Secure liferaft canopy closing device
Secure doors in the ship's side plating
*Give the meaning of the following symbol
Rescue boat with waterproof canopy
*What is the meaning of this symbol ?
On board passenger ships an abandon ship drill must be performed:
*Which one of the listed requirements regarding abandon ship drills corresponds to present SOLAS regulation?
On ships on short international voyages, each lifeboat shall be launched and manoeuvred in the water at least every six months
All lifeboats shall be lowered during drills
Drills shall be conducted when the ship is in a harbour
Each lifeboat shall be launched, and manoeuvred in the water with its assigned crew at least once every three months during an abandon ship drill
The responsibility for safety and security rests with everybody on board the vessel. General house-keeping rules should be followed. Which of the listed rules is the most important?
Do not carry lighters or matches when working outdoors.
Keep tools within easy reach during work.
Keep your working area clean and tidy.
Always use gloves when using grinding machines.
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?
A bulk cargo vessel is found to be 4.0 centimetres over her maximum loadline draft after loading; what should be the actions of the master?
Record a lower draught and sail
There is not a problem as over loading is permitted
Order the pumping out of fresh water or ballast until the maximum allowed loadline is achieved.
Inform the port authorities and sail
At the design phase of a container ship, how is the loss of strength resulting from the large deck openings, compensated?
Large deck beams longitudinally and athwartships at the sides and ends of hatches
Additional transverse bulkheads
Large doubling plates at the hatch corners
Additional longitudinal bulkheads
What is important to prepare prior to a helicopter operation?
To stop the vessel completely
Make sure all loose deck equipment at helicopter deck is stowed away and secured.
To increase the speed of the vessel
To light up the area for pick-up
After washing with fresh water how would you know whether salt remains in the cargo holds of a Bulk Carrier?
By carrying out a visual inspection of the cargo holds
By carrying out silver nitrate tests which should turn milky in the presence of chlorides
Using silver nitrate which should remain colourless in the presence of salt
By appointing a surveyor to inspect the cargo holds
On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term "FREEBOARD" are given. Which one is the correct one?
Freeboard is given by A on the figure
Freeboard is given by C on the figure
Freeboard is given by D on the figure
Freeboard is given by B on the figure
A 450 volt, 859 kW rated generator has not been in operation for several weeks. Prior to starting, insulation resistance readings are taken. The minimum acceptable insulation resistance reading on the main stator winding to allow you to proceed with running the generator is:
On a Container vessel, what facilitates the lashing of containers in the fourth and fifth tiers?
Long lashing rods with extensions
An engine room rating is assisting in the maintenance of some of the valves on the low pressure steam range. Which packing material, from the options given, would be the best choice for repacking the gland of a low pressure steam valve?
Lead covered cotton packing.
The diagram shows a the symbol for a component from a hydraulic circuit. What component does it represent?
A directional control valve.
What should the Fitter be asked to do?
The Fitter should be asked to stack empty oil drums on the forecastle
The Fitter should be asked to dispose of empty oil drums overboard
The Fitter should be asked to drain hydraulic oil into the sea
The Fitter should be asked to check the level of hydraulic oil in the header tank
By what name are the regulations which control the discharge of noxious substances and prevent pollution from ships known?
The International Marine Pollution Prevention Laws
How often shall the oxygen analyser be calibrated?
Every time the plant is shut-down
Prior to every plant start-up, following an 8 hour stop
In the human body, breathing is controlled by
The respiratory centre in the brain
Apart from longitudinal, transverse and vertical accelerations what else must be taken into account when calculating the external forces acting on a cargo unit?
Vertical and transverse forces by wind pressure
Longitudinal and vertical forces by wind pressure
Longitudinal forces by sea sloshing
Longitudinal and transverse forces by wind pressure
When general cargo is damaged during heavy weather on a General Cargo vessel, which of the following persons should attend on board at the next port?
Surveyor representing the consignee
Surveyor representing the vessel's hull & machinery underwriters
Surveyor representing the vessel's P. & I. Club
When calibrating an pressure transducer we have to adjust both SPAN and ZERO. Please indicate in which order these adjustments should be done.
The order of adjustment is of no importance.
First Span adjustment and then Zero adjustment. After that Span setting should be checked gain.
First Span adjustment and then Zero adjustment. After that Span setting should be checked again.
First Zero adjustment and the Span adjustment. Then Zero should be rechecked.
When can semi-automatic twistlocks be used, under the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations?
When used to lock three empty intermodal containers that are to be lifted, one on top of the other
To secure on-deck containers in the first and last container bays
When used to lock two empty intermodal containers that are to be lifted, one on top of the other
To secure all on-deck containers
What is meant by the term "keeping a proper lookout" as applied to the bridge lookout?
Keeping a visual lookout all round the vessel
Continually visually scanning the horizon all round the ship
Keeping a visual lookout all round the ship and also actively listening out for audio signals
Keeping a very visual lookout ahead and abeam of the ship
What could result from an experienced bulk carrier master loading containers that shifted en route?
Cargo interests could refuse to accept the cargo
The ship could be deemed uncargoworthy at the commencement of the voyage
The ship could be arrested by cargo interests
The vessel could be deemed unseaworthy due to the master’s inexperience with carrying containers
A positive displacement, rotary type, volumetric flow meter reads low with an error reading of 1% when used to measure flow of heavy oil and 2.5% when used to measure the flow of diesel oil. From the options given select the most likely cause of this difference in error?
The lower mass of diesel oil results in a lower reading.
The higher viscosity of the heavy oil is slowing down the rotary element in the meter.
The low lubricity of the diesel oil is increasing the friction in the rotating element and slowing the rotor down.
The meter is worn internally.
What will you do when all the fresh water in the survival craft is finished or about to finish?
Use sea water to keep your body wet
Start collecting rain water
Drink only 1 liter of sea water per day
Which of these items of container lashing equipment is prone to sudden failure?
Fully automatic twistlocks
Semi automatic twistlocks
Where should the vehicle belonging to a disabled person be placed?
Preferably near an elevator or a place where you have easy access to the stairways
In the after part of the car deck
As close to the bow door as possible to avoid any traffic jam during discharging
At what temperature do we take the Reid Vapour Pressure test?
We take the Reid Vapour Pressure (RVP) test at the temperature of 100 C.
We take the Reid Vapour Pressure (RVP) test at the temperature of 60.0 C.
We take the Reid Vapour Pressure (RVP) test at the temperature of 38.7 C.
We take the Reid Vapour Pressure (RVP) test at the temperature of 37.8 C.
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
How many lifejackets are required in a passenger cabin?
Same number as beds in the cabin
Twice the number of beds in the cabin
Non, they will be handed out at the muster station
Passenger ships have a normal requirement of 1 lifejacket per person + 10% for children. In addition to this, how many lifejackets have to be stowed in conspicuous places on deck or at the muster stations?
Who is responsible to carry out Safety Familiarisation training on board
What arrangement may be installed in passenger ships to reduce unsymmetrical flooding in damaged condition?
Self acting ballast trimming arrangement
Cross flooding arrangement
How can the effects of ‘lateral drag’ be reduced when loading heavy machinery?
By a quick loading operation
By listing the vessel to counter the loading operation
By a controlled and very slow loading operation
In the ISGOTT Guide, petroleum products are divided into two general groups for the purposes of indicating flammability, based on flashpoint and vapour pressure. These two groups are named 'Volatile' and 'Non-volatile'. To be considered Non-volatile, which of the following criteria must be met?
With a Flashpoint of 60 degrees C or above (open cup method), these liquids produce, when at any normal ambient temperature, equilibrium gas concentrations above the Upper Flammable Limit.
With a Flashpoint of 60 degrees C or below (closed cup method), these liquids produce, when equal to or below any ambient temperature, gas concentrations of less than 5% by volume.
With a Flashpoint of 37.8 degrees C or above (open cup method), these liquids produce, when at any normal ambient pressure, equilibrium gas concentrations below the Lower Flammable Limit.
With a Flashpoint of 60 degrees C or above (closed cup method), these liquids produce, when at any normal ambient temperature, equilibrium gas concentrations below the Lower Flammable Limit.
What is a "bouquet garni"?
A bunch or sachet of herbs used to add flavour during cooking.
A bunch of flowers to add a pleasant smell to the galley.
A French dressing, added to meat after serving.
Chemical tankers commonly use portable "closed gauging systems". What is the particular safety design feature of such equipment?
They are attached to a special fitting on a tank lid and can only be operated when an indicator shows that the connection is "closed".
They can only be used on tanks in an enclosed area, such as the engine-room.
They allow the contents of a tank to be measured without any lids being opened, so protecting the operator from the possible release of any harmful vapours.
They clearly indicate when the surface of a cargo has been detected because an electrical circuit "closes" and a warning light is displayed.
TAN, total acid number is the:
Total content of organic acids in the oil.
Total content of organic and inorganic acids in the oil.
Amount of remaining alkalinity in the oil.
Total content of inorganic acids in the oil.
A refrigerated container is loaded onto the deck of a conventional reefer vessel and landed on flat dunnage. Select, from the options given, the most appropriate and quickest method of securing the container onto the deck.
Patented chain and tension bars.
Wire rope, wire clamps and turnbuckles.
Explain the difference between absolute pressure and manometer pressure.
Absolute pressure is atmospheric pressure multiplied with manometer pressure, to be used in technical tables
Absolute pressure is atmospheric pressure minus manometer pressure, to be used in technical tables
Absolute pressure is equal to manometer pressure and must be used in technical tables
Absolute pressure is atmospheric pressure added with manometer pressure, to be used in technical tables
Which of the options given is the most likely reason for a drop in pressure at the charge air manifold of a diesel engine?
Air filter to turbocharger fouled or obstructed.
Charge air cooler fouled on waterside
Air passageways or ports to the engine cylinders partly blocked due to fouling.
Under SOLAS, what are the minimum required air changes per hour for ‘Special Category Spaces’?
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.
According to ISGOTT, which of the following indicates the approximate density ratio of undiluted gas, in relation to air, from a typical crude oil?
0.8 times that of the air (assuming atmospheric pressure above 1000 mb).
1.8 times that of the air.
1.5 times that of the air.
What must be completed before the commencement of any transfer operation on an oil tanker?
The record of running hours of each cargo pump.
The log book entries for Immigration and Customs Clearance.
The Cargo Surveyor's time sheet.
The Safety Checklist or Declaration of Inspection.
Foodstuffs which have not been cooked or prepared in any way may be described as which of the following?
When loading chemical cargoes in the United States, temperatures are often supplied in degrees Fahreheit. What does 60 degrees Fahreheit equate to on the Celsius scale?
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
On a Container vessel, what is the function of a twistlock?
To secure manually operated hatch covers?
To secure winches from unintentional running?
To secure/lash containers?
Would there ever be the need for two lookouts on the Bridge watch?
Yes, possibly when there is dense fog and heavy traffic.
Every night there should be two lookouts, one on each bridge wing.
No, one lookout is sufficient even in fog
You have recently discharged a cargo of Methylene Chloride from tank 4 port. How will the atmosphere in the tank normally be tested for remaining (very low level) traces of vapour to ensure safe conditions before a tank entry certificate is issued?
By reading off a standard explosimeter (combustible gas indicator).
You will be able to smell even a very low level of this product.
It is not possible (or important) to test for trace levels of this product.
By sampling through a gas detector tube.
What is Maximum Securing Load?
The load capacity of a device used to secure cargo on board
The combined safe working loads of various devices used to secure an items of cargo on board
The combined capacity of several devices used to secure an item of cargo on board
The safe working load of a device used to secure cargo on board
Which electronic component or system of components is this graphical symbol illustrating:
3-phase sine-wave generator
Transformer with ferromagnetic core
What are safety cones used for on a RoRo vessel,?
Guiding vehicles while parking on board
Guiding vehicles onto and off the loading ramp
Where is a load-equalising device used?
With parallel lashing rods
With upper and lower crossed lashings
According to the IAMSAR Manual, what is the expected survival time for a person in water of 4-10 degrees Celsius, without special protective clothing?
When preparing to ballast the double-bottom tanks of a General Cargo Vessel, which of the following must be done?
All tanks ballasted at the same time
All cargo operations completed
The Chief Officer's ballast plan followed exactly
Ensure that the vessel is kept on an even keel throughout the operation
Most of the engine makers recommend to change the cylinder head gaskets each time a piston overhaul is carried out. Why?
To increase the consumption of parts so they can make more money
To be granted a proper sealing with a new gasket
To obtain a proper sealing and correct distance between piston and cover in TDC position
To avoid heat transfer to the cylinder head.
Why are soluble oils not usually used as cooling water treatments these days?
Not easily available any more.
Risk of deposits on heat transmitting surfaces.
For which of the workshop machinery listed below, can it be considered as safe not to wear protective goggles when operating?
None of the alternatives.
The function of the fuses in a motor starter circuit is to provide:
Short circuit protection.
Some engine makers use a copper casket for proper sealing between fuel injector valve, cylinder head and combustion chamber. Why is it so important to use the correct one?
To avoid combustion gas to overheat the valve.
To keep the valve in correct position and to maintain proper sealing.
For proper sealing function.
To keep the valve in correct position only.
What is the reason too rising cooling water temperature at outlet of individual cylinders?
Compression pressure too low.
Cooling water spaces insufficiently vented.
Fuel pressure of fuel booster pump too high.