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Which one of the listed requirements regarding service and maintenance of life-saving appliances correspond to present regulations?
Spares and repair requirement shall be provided for components subject to excessive wear and consumption.
Maintenance and repair shall be carried out in accordance with the regulations.
Instructions for onboard maintenance of life-saving appliances in accordance with the regulations shall be provided.
The compensation payment by the charterer that is due when a vessel is unable to load/discharge her cargo within the allowed and contracted time is referred to as:
Contractual penalty discount.
The figure shows the cross section of a ship floating in water with the hull coloured in red and the seabed below the vessel shaded. On this figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term “UNDERKEEL CLEARANCE” given. Which one is the correct one?
Underkeel clearance is given by B on the figure.
Underkeel clearance is given by C on the figure.
Underkeel clearance is given by D on the figure.
Underkeel clearance is given by A on the figure.
Which of the following requirements to ships stability for normal operation corresponds to present regulations? (NSCL 4/12.2).
The ship is loaded in such a manner that adequate stability is achieved in all loading condition.
Unless otherwise stated in the approved stability calculation, the total weight of the deck cargo shall not exceed 50 metric tons.
In waters with the danger of icing, loading of deck cargo must be approved by competent authority.
Centre of gravity shall be calculated with an accuracy better than 5 %.
With reference to oil cargo characteristics, “cloud point” is:
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 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.
What do you understand by: “Secure the tug”?
To pass a line to the tug.
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 at anchor in the vicinity. She is more than 100 metres length.
That there is a vessel at anchor in the vicinity. She is less than 100 metres in length.
The time indication 121310z means in maritime radio communication:
12th month, 13th day, 10:00 hours UTC.
12th day, 13:10 hours UTC.
12th day, 13:10 hours local time.
What is the correct setting of the “Anti sea clutter” control on the radar?
All of the suggested answers.
A few sea returns remaining on the screen.
No sea returns left on the screen which may confuse with small target echoes near the ship.
A removal of all the sea returns down to about a mile from own ship.
When an inhibitor is added to an oil cargo, the items mentioned on the accompanying certificate include:
Inhibitor name; amount added; date added; period of efficiency; precautions if voyage length exceeds that period; eventual temperature limitation.
Inhibitor class; percentage blended; date added; maximum period of efficiency and applicable temperature limits; maximum storage period on board; contact number of manufacturer.
If one requires medical advice by means of an Inmarsat-C terminal one should use the following address:
What general background colour is used on warning signs that indicate emergency or first-aid features, or indicate a safe condition?
That stage of the discharging operation on an oil tanker when the last remaining contents of a tank or line are being pumped out is called:
A DSC-message of the “safety” category is received from another vessel on VHF channel 70. Conforming to the GMDSS rules, for the continuation of the safety traffic, you must change to VHF-channel:
Who is responsible for maintaining the vessel’s structural strength?
The Flag State Administration.
The Shipping Company and the Classification Society.
The compensation payment by the charterer that is due when a vessel is unable to load/discharge her cargo within the allowed and contracted time is referred to as:
Contractual penalty discount.
Most minor oilspills are caused by:
Unforeseeable circumstances.
In area A1 the function “Transmission of ship to shore distress alerts” is mainly based on:
The use of SART transponders.
The word SATCOM is spelled conform the international phonetic alphabet:
Sierra, Alfa, Tango, Charlie, Oscar, Mike.
Sierra, Able, Tango, Cornelies, Oslo, Man.
Sierra, Anna, Tango, Cornelies, Oslo, Mike.
Sierra, Able, Tripoli, Charlie, Oscar, Mike.
Your vessel is in an area of restricted visibility. You hear this sound signal. What does it mean?
That there is a vessel at anchor in the vicinity.
That there is a vessel aground in the vicinity.
That there is a vessel in distress nearby.
That there is a vessel engaged in underwater operations in the vicinity. She has divers down.
The process of settling of slops on an oil tanker is:
Allowing the oil and water to separate out.
Allowing the mixture to rest once it has been pumped into the slop tank, so that any static charge disperses.
Allowing any sediment to separate out and drop to the bottom of the tank.
Allowing any waxy layers to settle below the residual oil.
How is a EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) activated?
Most EPIRBs are automatically activated when they enter the water.
Most EPIRBs are remotely activated from the ship.
The EPIRB is always transmitting and does not need to be activated.
Most EPIRBs must be manually switched on.
If the wind speed on a vessel doubles, by approximately how much will the force from it rise?
The force will be Doubled.
The force will be Quadrupled.
The force will be Tripled.
As per the OCIMF Ship to Ship Transfer Guide for Petroleum, Chemicals and Liquefied Gases both vessels engaged in the cargo transfer operation shall:
Have their main engines ready and available for immediate use.
Their officer of the watch manning the bridge at all times, with engines on 30-minutes notice of readiness.
Have their duty engineers on stand-by so as to prepare the engines if required for use at any time.
Their main engines on 1 hour readiness of readiness.
On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term “BREADTH” given. Which one is the correct one?
Breadth is given by A on the figure.
Breadth is given by B on the figure.
Breadth is given by C on the figure.
Breadth is given by D on the figure.
What is the alcohol content in the blood permissible under US legislation before it is defined as intoxication?
A large tanker is proceeding slowly up a narrow channel, using its own engines and assisted by the use of one tug. Where should the tug be connected to assist the ship in maintaining its course in the centre of the channel?
Made fast on a line through the centre lead astern.
Standing-by – Ready for use anywhere, as required.
Made fast on a line through the centre lead ahead.
By the term “Stand by” the operator of a coast-station means that one should:
Switch back to the calling channel.
Wait until the coast-station calls again.
Give the position of the ship.
Notification logging procedures (OPA-90):
Only communication with USCG.
Every report or message must be logged including time and date.
Only verbal reports for documentation.
Only initial reports to be logged.
An inflatable lifejacket will inflate:
Either automatically on immersion or by a single manual motion or by mouth.
Either automatically on immersion or by a single manual motion.
Automatically on immersion.
Either automatically on immersion or by mouth.
If W = Displacement, L = length, B = Breadth, D = depth of vessel, Cb = Block Coefficient, Cw = Coefficient of Waterplane, RD = Relative Density, then:
Substances, materials and articles shall be stowed as indicated in the Dangerous Goods List of the IMDG Code, in accordance with a series of stowage categories. How are those categories designated?
10 categories, numbered 1-10.
Three categories, numbered I, II, III.
10 categories, lattered A-K (excluding I).
5 categories, labelled A-E.
At what minimum height above sea level must a SART transponder be mounted?
The proper function of a SART transponder doesn’t depend on the height above sea level.
A vessel is equipped for all sea areas. In the middle of the Indian Ocean the EGC-receiver appears out of order. Is it still possible to receive MSI-messages?
Yes, with the MF/HF-radio telex.
On area A3 the function “Reception of shore to ship distress alerts” is mainly based on:
The use of MF DSC and Inmarsat-C SAFETYNET.
The use of VHF DSC and NAVTEX.
The use of HF DSC and Inmarsat-C SAFETYNET.
The use of SARSAT COSPAS EPIRBs and NAVTEX.
How often should the lifeboat wire falls be turned and renewed?
Turned at intervals of not more than 30 months and renewed every 5 years.
Renewed every three years.
Turned every 2 years and renewed every 4 years.
Turned every 30 months and needs only to be renewed if the wire is in poor condition.
With a davit launched lifeboat, what weight is required by SOLAS regulations to be used for the 5 yearly test of the davit and brake system?
1,1 times the total weight of the lifeboat when loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment.
1,25 times the total weight of the lifeboat when loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment.
0,8 times the total weight of the lifeboat when loaded with its full complement of persons, equipment and stores.
The equivalent to the total weight of the lifeboat when loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment.
What does ISM stand for?
The International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention.
Internal Ship Safety Management.
International Safe Manning Certification.
International Ship Measurement and Pollution Control.
The prescribed periodic tests of the radio set must be entered in:
Manual maritime radio communication.
Master of every ship must provide:
The training during crews working hours only.
Proper rest to the crew after each training programme.
Facilities to conduct training whenever required by the training officer.
A link between the shipboard training officer and the company training officer ashore.
Why is it important to have good relationship on-board a vessel?
It leads to better work performance and positive atmosphere among the crew.
Crew comes to know each others problems.
It encourages crew to extend their contract.
It will prevent accidents from happening.
“Door to door” shipment is covered under:
A Through Bill of Lading.
A Multi-Phase Bill of Lading.
A Destination Bill of Lading.
What kind of safety equipment must be worn during anchoring?
Safety helmet, safety shoes.
All of the mentioned equipment.
Boiler suit, working gloves.
What is the period of validity of the Safety Management Certificate?
In which ways is heat transmitted?
Delay, conduction, radiation.
Conduction, convection and radiation.
Gasification, conduction and convection.
Radiation and gasification.
What is the “Scantling Draught” of an Oil Tanker with segregated ballast tanks?
The draught for which the structural strength of the ship has been designed.
The draught on which the fundamental design parameters are based.
The minimum draught amidships when in ballast condition.
The maximum draught determined by the Loadline Rules.
The receipt of a distress alert is to be pronounced as followed:
Mayday (1x), call-sign of ship in distress (3x) / this is / own call-sign (3x) / received mayday.
Mayday (3x) / this is / own call-sign (1x) / received mayday / call-sign of ship in distress (1x).
Mayday (1x) / this is / own call-sign (3x) received mayday.
Mayday (1x) / distress alert / own ship call sign.
Which of the following two digits codes is used to obtain medical advice?
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?
Determine when the seaman was last sighted 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.
MARPOL – Annex IV. Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from ships. What do you understand by the word “Sewage”?
Drainage/waste from toilets/urinals.
Mixture of sea water/oil.
Waste from synthetic materials.
During the survey of Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) equipment, which document must be available to the surveyor to demonstrate compliance with SOLAS?
A Statement of Installation and Testing by the Approved Service Provider in compliance with SOLAS V/26-4.
A report giving the result of the Performance Test, issued by the manufacturer in compliance with the Flag State Authority requirements.
A report giving the result of the Conformance Test, issued by the Classification Society on behalf of the Flag State Authority.
The emergency battery of a GMDSS portophone:
Must be tested once a week.
Must be replaced before the expiry date is exceeded.
What kind of warning signs should be placed on manholes into void spaces?
Warning signs that indicate lack of oxygen inside.
Breathing apparatus mandatory sign.
Danger of explosion signs.
The diagram shows the direction that a rope runs during a mooring operation and a possible place where it may break. Where would be considered the safest position to stand?
Outside the blue coloured zone.
Between the “point of break” and the “fairlead”.
Behind the point of restraint, but inside the blue coloured zone.
Inside the blue coloured zone.
A person wearing an anti-exposure suit shall be able to:
Dive into the water to the maximum draft of craft that the ship is provided with.
Don and remove the suit in the water in no more than 5 min if it impairs ability to swim.
Jump from a height equal to that of the stowage of liferafts arranged to be thrown overboard.
Perform all duties associated with abandonment, assist others and operate a rescue boat.
What is the minimum permissible distance measured horizontally between the ship’s shell plating and the outer side bulkhead of the first cargo compartment on a type II chemical tanker?
Not less than moulded breadth / 5.
Not less than moulded breadth / 15.
In which way shall a survivor be hauled out of the sea?
Whenever there is a major bleeding, the first priority should be to:
Take the pulse of the patient.
On a ship involved in a collision, what should happen immediately after the accident has taken place?
Crew should follow an emergency procedure.
The master should be called.
The other ship should be contacted.
The bridge team should devise a plan of action.
Via Inmarsat-C a message is sent to an Inmarsat-C mailbox with a positive delivery notification (PDN). The ground station will:
Send a PDN, as soon as the message is collected from the mailbox.
Send a PDN, if the message has arrived in the mailbox.
Send no PDN’s with messages intended for the mailbox.
For the same vessel and the same rudder angle, is the diameter of the turning circle completed at full ahead smaller than one completed at half ahead?
No, the diameter of the turning circle would be almost the same.
No, it will be much larger turning circle at half ahead.
Yes, it would be a much smaller turning circle at half ahead.
Yes, there would be a change of shape of the turning circle; it would have an increase in the transfer, but not the advance.
On board an oil tanker, slop tanks may be used for the carriage of oil:
When not being used for the carriage of slops and are included in the total cargo capacity of the vessel.
Slop tanks may only be used for the carriage of oil on clean ballast tankers and are only included in the total cargo capacity of this type of vessel.
Slop tanks may only be used for the carriage of oil cargo by agreement between the shipper, receiver and charterer. They are not normally included in the total cargo capacity of the vessel.
Slop tanks may not be used for the carriage of oil cargo under any circumstances and are not included in the total cargo capacity of the vessel.
Which of the following information shall be specified by the muster list?
Action to be taken by crew and passengers.
The abandon ship signal consisting of two long blasts.
The muster list has been prepared and approved by the administration before the ship proceeds to sea.
The specific duties assigned to passengers that are in charge of a group of others.
A distress-call received via RCC should:
In areas in which one or more coast-stations are active … receipt, so that the coast-stations can first give receipt.
Only be given receipt, if the master has confirmed that assistance indeed can be given.
What allowances should be applied to an echo sounder reading, to compare the depth of water with the depth shown on a chart?
Position of trasducer below the water surface and the height of tide.
Shallow water effects causing ground interaction.
A correction that should be applied to the charted depth value shown on the chart.
The distance between the pulse Transmitter and Receiver, if different.
As far as possible, all engines in lifeboats and rescue boats should be run:
For a total period of not less than 5 minutes every month.
For a total period of not less than 10 minutes every week.
For a total period of not less than 3 minutes every week.
For a total period of not less than 3 minutes every month.
If your chemical tanker is equipped with high velocity venting valves, at what minimum height above the weather deck or catwalk should they be installed?
The system, which uses gases from an oil tankers main or auxiliary boilers?
Combination – inert systems.
When a Master takes the leadership in approaching a problem, Must his first action be a decision that will directly solve the problem?
Yes, take full control. Do not delegate to other officers, to avoid mistake.
Not necessary, he shall use all available resources. He should resist the temptation to step in and do it all by himself.
No, he should observ the situation, and let the other senior officers solve the situation.
Yes, with his experience it is most likely that he has the best solution.
The recommended guideline for avoiding the risk of electrostatic potential in a mist produced by using oil and water during Crude Oil Washing operations is that:
Before washing begins, any tank that is to be used as a source of oil for Crude Oil Washing should be partly discharged to remove any water that has settled out during the voyage. The discharge of a layer of at least 1 metres necessary for this purpose.
If a slop tank is to be used to supply oil to drive a Crude Oil Washing operation in a cargo tank, then that slop tank must not have contained slops with a water content of more than 2 %.
As washing begins, any water observed in the stream should be diverted to a slop tank, before Crude Oil Washing of any cargo compartment is commenced.
Crude Oil Washing, where the oil source is stored in a slop tank or other tank that has previously contained slops, should be avoided.
Which VHF channel should be used for intership navigation safety communications?
A vessel has been in involved in a collision. Which procedure should happen immediately?
There is assessment of the damage stability.
Determine is there is any evidence of pollution.
Communicate with the other ship.
Determine any injuries of persons on board.
As a result of being in collision with your vessel, the other vessel involved is on fire. What are your responsibilities?
The other vessel is in distress and if possible I will render assistance.
Depends on in which seawaters we are.
Ballast introduced into a cargo tank on a chemical tanker which has been washed to such an extent that the ballast contains less than 1 ppm of the substance previously carried may be discharged into the sea without regard to the discharge rate, ship’s speed and discharge outlet location, but under certain conditions. What are those conditions?
That the vessel is not less than 50 miles from the nearest land and is proceeding on route.
Provided the ship is underway and a sample of the ballast water has been drawn from the tank and is stored on board, there are no additional conditions to be imposed on such a discharge.
That the vessel is not less than 12 miles from the nearest land and is in water that is not less than 25 metres deep.
The mandatory color of a hand flare is:
What will you bring in a lifeboat if the ship is abondoned?
As much biscuit and canned food as possible.
All pets that will most likely not be able to enter the boat by themselves.
Warm clothes, blankets and lifevests.
All valuables like money, jewelry etc.
What is the inherent danger in welding/cutting in piping containing freon?
Development of nitrous gases.
Development of explosive gases.
Depletion of oxygen in the air.
Depletion of the ozone layer.
When discussing their chemistry of petroleum cargoes, if “Alkanes” are saturated hydrocarbons, what are unsaturated hydrocarbons?
Code signals concerning request and general information on medical matters normally consist of:
Letter M plus two other letters.
Letter P plus two other letters.
Letter D plus two other letters.
Letter H plus two other letters.
What are the conditions that influence the efforts for organising the fire fighting?
Where the fire breaks out, how many fire teams are available, the strength of the fire, the ships mobility, what is burning and communication.
Where the fire breaks out, how many fire teams are available, what is burning, distance to the fire station.
Where the fire breaks out, the ships mobility, distance to the fire station and the size of the fire brigade.
Distance to the fire station and the size of the fire brigade, what is burning possibility to get water.