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Which of the following fittings shall be provided to all lifeboats?
An electric power starting system for the propulsion engine with one rechargeable energy source.
A remotely operated steering arrangement.
Permanent boarding arrangements on both sides to enable persons in the water to board the lifeboat.
A manually controlled lamp fitted on the inside.
The Master has decided to “single up” to a spring line at each end as the last lines to let go whilst unmooring. Which of the following methods should be used to hold the lines, whilst waiting for the order to “let go”?
The eye of the lines should be put on the bitts, fig. 2.
The line should be turned up on the bitts, fig. 1.
The line should be kept on the warping drum of a deck winch, fig. 3.
The line should be held on a stopper ready for immediate release, fig. 4.
Among working conditions listed below which one is required for every propulsion engine of lifeboats?
For a period of at least 72 hours.
Propeller permanently driven by the engine.
Starting achieved within 2 min of commencing the start procedure at an ambient temperature of -15 °C.
Is it compulsory for a cargo ship to be divided into main vertical zones?
It depends on the gross tonnage of the vessel.
Yes, it is, but they need not be bounded by class “A-60” bulkheads.
You are on a power-driven vessel underway in open water. You sight these lights on the port bow, on a steady bearing. The distance is closing. What are you looking at and what action will you take in compliance with the International Regulations for Preventing Collision at Sea.
This is a power-driven vessel engaged in towing, more than 50 metres in length or less than 50 metres in length and showing a second masthead light, length of tow 200 metres or more, not under command. I will keep clear under rule 27.
This is a power-driven vessel, more than 50 metres in length or less than 50 metres in length and showing a second masthead light, restricted in her ability to manoeuvre. The sidelight of a second vessel can be seen beyond her. Under rule 18, I am obliged to keep clear of the first vessel and will therefore take appropriate avoiding action.
This is a power-driven vessel engaged in towing, less than 50 metres in length, length of tow under 200 metres and the tow, both being restricted in their ability to manoeuvre, seen from the starboard side. Under rule 18, I am required to keep clear and will take appropriate avoiding action.
The frequency 121,5 MHz is used for:
Prior to cargo loading, the oxygen content of the atmosphere inside the cargo tank must be:
Not more than 5 % by volume.
Between 10 % – 16 % by volume.
Not more than 8 % by volume.
Between 8 % – 11 % by volume.
The Urgency Message from a ship is used to notify other traffic of a situation where the ship is not in imminent danger, but where the development of the situation is uncertain and may need assistance in the near future. What is the telephony urgency message like?
Which spaces, in regard to fire protection, shall be separated from the rest of the ship by thermal and structural boundaries? (SOLAS II-2/2.2.2).
Storage rooms for inflammable materials.
Which of the connections you are shown, are the dedicated shore connection (MARPOL-connection) for discharging of sewage?
What is the purpose of the “SQUELCH” on a VHF transmitter/receiver?
Switch to another channel.
Increase the sound signal of the receiver.
Increase the range of the transmitter.
Reduce the “noise” in the background.
The purpose of the demister unit within the Inert Gas System is:
To remove water from the IGS stream.
To remove sulphur oxides.
How would pirates attacking a ship be communicated to another ship?
My ship will be under attack by pirates.
My ship is under attack by pirates.
My ship was under attack by pirates.
When navigating along a coastline what should be considered the most accurate method of navigating?
Use of radar ranges and bearings.
Passing close to navigational buoys.
Bearings of navigational shore marks such as lighthouses.
Which of the following is a Accounting Authority Identification Code?
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 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 0,5 metres when fully loaded.
Should exceed 1,5 % of the lifeboat length 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 seatd to one side of the centreline.
When a satellite receives a “distress alert” from a Cospas-Sarsat EPIRB, the relay of the “distress alert” can be delayed because the satellite cannot immediately contact a:
NCS before the satellite is actually seen by this ground station.
LUT before the satellite is actually seen by this ground station.
LES before the satellite is actually seen by this ground station.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Survival craft distress pyrotechnic signals.
In context of cargo oil depth and ullage measurements, the abbreviation UTI stands for:
Ullage Topping Instrument.
Ullage Temperature Interface.
A pilot ladder shall, to prevent twisting, be fitted with “battens”. The lowest batten shall be the 5th step from the lower end of the pilot ladder. At what intervals should there be further battens upwards on the pilot ladder?
At intervals not exceeding 9 steps.
At intervals not exceeding 15 steps.
At intervals not exceeding 12 steps.
It does not matter where the battens are fitted.
What possible reason could there be for the identification mark associated with a Racon not being visible on the radar screen?
The Racon may not be transmitting a pulse.
The transmitted radar frequency may not trigger the Racon transmitter.
All of the suggested answers.
The radar may be suppressing the mark with application of the Interference Rejection control.
When a pollution incident occurs there is a plan for actions to be undertaken. State which of following priority sequences to be considered:
Stop pumps – clean up – report.
Report – stop pumps – clean up.
Stop pumps – report – clean up.
Clean up – report -stop pumps.
In radio-telex distress traffic preference is given to FEC because:
The system automatically requests repetition when reception garbled.
Everybody can read along.
When a DSC-message of the “distress” category is received, in order to start distress alert communication in so far as not indicated in the alert, you will switch to VHF channel:
The log-in of an Inmarsat-C installation is important:
To keep watch on Sat-C for safety messages.
To inform the addressee, that one is available for messages offered.
To inform the LES, that one is available for messages offered.
To inform the NSC that one is available for messages offered.
On area A3 the function “Reception of shore to ship distress alerts” is mainly based on:
The use of SARSAT COSPAS Epirbs and NAVTEX.
The use of MF DSC and INMARSAT C SAFETYNET.
The use of HF DSC and INMARSAT C SAFETYNET.
The use of VHF DSC and NAVTEX.
What should be a correct form of response to the question: What is the weather in your position?
The correct form of response would be: “The weather is bad with restricted visibility”.
The correct form of response would be: “The wind and sea is fine”.
The correct form of response would be: “The weather is satisfactory and there no restriction to the vessels progress”.
The correct form of response would be to give the wind force and direction, the range of visibility and the sea state.
What would the Second Officer report to the Master when entering an area where the visibility is reduced to 2 n. miles?
The Second Officer would report to the Master that he is having difficulty seeing other ships.
The Second Officer would tell the Master he is calling him in compliance with the instructions in the Night Order Book.
The Second Officer would call the Master to the bridge because he is needed there.
The Second Officer would report to the Master that the visibility is reduced to probable range of 2 n. miles and the engines are on standby.
At what minimum height above sea level a SART transponder must be mounted?
The good working of a SART transponder doesn’t depend on the height above sea level.
Under GMDSS which VHF channel is used for Digital Selective Calling (DSC)?
Which of the following answers correctly specify the following most common rudders? a) UNBALANCED, b) BALANCED, c) SEMI-BALANCED and d) UNDERHUNG BALANCED. i. e. The number in the picture is related to the letter adjacent to the name of the rudder.
1 = b, 2 = c, 3 = d and 4 = a.
1 = a, 2 = b, 3 = c and 4 = d.
1 = c, 2 = d, 3 = a and 4 = b.
1 = d, 2 = a, 3 = b and 4 = c.
On board an accident happened. Urgent radio-medical advice is needed. We choose the category:
For how long time should a “SARSAT COSPAS” epirb be able to operate on its batteries?
What is minimum equipment needed for entering a tank or void space that is not gas free or does not contain sufficient oxygen?
Good quality face mask and a safety line.
Coverall and safety shoes.
Self contained breathing apparatus in addition to normal safety equipment.
By the degree of selectivity of a receiver is meant:
Ability to distinguish weak stations from adjacent stronger stations.
Ability to prevent variations in the strength of radio frequency signal received.
Ability to make weak stations audible.
Ability to receive all signals.
The transmitting receiving method, when both stations can transmit and receive at the same time is called:
What is the approximate pressure of the CO2 stored in a cylinder at an ambient temperature of +20 °C?
If the oxygen level in the cargo tanks during Crude Oil Washing rises beyond 8 %, as an OOW you should:
Continue washing, but increase the delivery rate of inert gas from the IG generator.
Stop the washing operation and resume only after a level of less than 8 % by volume has again been achieved.
Stop using crude oil to wash and immediately change over to water washing.
Continue to wash tanks as it is safe to wash till the oxygen level reaches beyond 11 %.
The temperature control system of the main engine crankshaft bearings indicates high temperature. What would be the correct way to open and check the crankcase?
Stop the engine immediately and keep the lube oil pump running for at least 20 minutes before opening the crankcase.
Stop the engine immediately, stop the lube oil pump, and inspect the crankcase after 5 minute.
Stop the engine and open crankcase down immediately for inspection.
Reduce the RPM to a minimum and open the crankcase doors carefully.
Normally, a vessel sails in salt water and therefore salt water draughts are those which are referred to. If there is a change in density however, this must be taken into account because the true draughts of the ship will change. Which of the definitions below is that of this “Fresh Water Allowance”?
The number of millimetres by which a vessel’s True Mean Draught changes when she passes from salt water to fresh water, or vice versa.
The number of centimetres by which a vessel’s maximum draught is calculated to increase when she passes from salt water to fresh water.
The number of millimetres by which a vessel’s True Mean Draught changes when she passes from salt water into a dock of a different water density.
The allowance assigned by the Classification Society when the vessel is built, to indicate the compensation that may be applied during topping off to allow for dock water density.
The ship has a right-handed propeller and is swinging to starboard when the engines are slow ahead and the rudder is to starboard. The engines are stopped and the rate of swing rapidly slows down. How could the swing to starboard be maintained without the ship making much headway.
Transverse Thrust will reduce the swing and therefore a kick ahead is necessary with full starboard helm applied.
Astern on the engines will allow Transverse Thrust to continue the swing.
The only effective method is by using the bow thruster to push the bow to starboard.
By applying the rudder hard over to starboard and going ahead on the engines.
What would be the effects of a ship passing into shallow water?
The ship is less responsive to both rudder and propeller.
The speed is not affected, but more rudder is required to steer the ship.
The vessel has a tendency to swing to port with a single fixed-pitch right-hand turning propeller.
There is no noticeable difference in performance of the ship.
With reference to oil tanker operations, “clingage” refers to:
Residues remaining on the inside of a pipeline, or on the internal structure of a cargo tank after an oil cargo has been discharged.
The resistance to flow in a pipeline during the discharge of an oil cargo.
Oil residues remaining in the bottom of a cargo tank after tank-cleaning.
Electrostatically charged bubbles of air and moisture suspended in an oil cargo after loading.
What is the main theme of modern safety practice?
Consult the chief officer before commencing work.
Health & Safety at Work Act.
Use the same practice that has been in place for some time.
Making use of Risk Assessment as a means to improving safety.
What do the shapes that this vessel is displaying tell us about her?
That she is restricted in her ability to manoeuvre.
That she is not under command.
That she is engaged in towing.
That she is constrained by her draught.
Which is the “CENTRE LINE”, in the figure?
The Fore and aft Centreline is indicated by B, in the figure.
The Fore and aft Centreline is indicated by C, in the figure.
The Fore and aft Centreline is indicated by A, in the figure.
The Fore and aft Centreline is indicated by D, in the figure.
Where should be located the VHF survival craft transceivers during normal operation of the ship?
The input of an area code prefix in (radio) telex-traffic:
Differs for each country.
Not necessary, area code prefixes are same for each country.
Is not necessary, area code prefixes are unique for each country.
Has to be put in without the zero.
The names and addresses of accounting authorities can be found in:
The ITU List of Callsigns and Numerical Identities of Stations used by the Maritime Mobile and Maritime Mobile-Satellite Services.
The ITU List of Radiodetermination and Special Services.
The ITU List of Ship Stations.
The ITU List of Coast Stations.
With reference to the exposure of vapours from oil cargoes, “Short Term Exposure Limit” value is determined by:
The airborne concentration of a toxic substance averaged over any 25 minute period, usually expressed in ppm.
The airborne concentration of a toxic substance averaged over any 10 minute period, usually expressed in ppm.
The airborne concentration of a toxic substance averaged over any 30 minute period, usually expressed in ppm.
The airborne concentration of a toxic substance averaged over any 15 minute period, usually expressed in ppm.
How can an ARPA assist the ship to steer a suitable course to make good the entrance to a channel?
Select ground stabilised true motion display and alter course so that own ships true vector passes through the middle of the entrance to the channel.
Acquire the buoy at the entrance to the channel and on relative vector display alter course to make the vector of the buoy pass directly through the centre of the screen.
Select Relative motion display and make Own Ship vector pass through the middle of the entrance to the channel.
Select True ground stabilised vectors and make the vectors from both buoys at the entrance to the channel pass either side of the centre of the screen.
On what wave band does the search and rescue radar transponder operate?
In order to achieve a greater effectiveness when using a permanent system of extinction with gases (for example CO2), we must:
Only activate the alarm, then the extinction system.
Activate the extinction system before we activate the alarm.
Check the valves, seal the area and activate the extinction system.
Activate the alarm, evacuate the area and seal the place, then activate the extinction system.
Is the location of the Compass Binnacle critical?
Yes, it should be away from all electrical power cables.
Yes, for the reasons stated in all of the suggested answers.
Yes, it should be sited on a non-metallic base if possible.
Yes, it should be on the fore and aft centreline of the ship.
What action should the Officer of the Watch (OOW) take if he is forced to make a major deviation from the voyage plan?
There is no special action necessary.
Make an appropriate entry in the Log Book.
Check that the deviation will not lead into danger.
What do you understand by the term “luffing”?
The initial phase of hoisting a load, where the crane wire and structure takes the weight of a suspended load.
The rotating of a ship’s jib in a circular movement about the crane.
The raising or lowering of a crane jib, moving the head of the crane and therefore a suspended load horizontally towards or away from the crane.
The combined movement of hoisting a load and slewing the crane, employed when lifting a load from a dockside over and into a ship’s hold, or vice versa.
A rocket parachute flare reaches an altitude of:
A quick change of liquid flow in a pipe line e. g. by sudden closure of valves against flowing oil, which can cause extensive damage to valves and fittings, is called:
Why is working at height on a moving vessel more risky than working at height ashore? Select the best option.
There is no difference between the two work places.
The vessel can be far from land and rescuers.
Safety standards ashore are higher than those at sea.
The vessel may be moving which causes extra loads on a person.
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?
Collision bulkhead and deck.
Double bottom tanks and floors.
Panting beams and stringers.
What is the minimum number of channels required for the portable two-way VHF’s for survival craft?
The function of the scrubber within an Inert Gas system is:
To wash and warm the flue gas.
To quench, cool and clean the flue gas.
To blend the flue gas and air.
To prevent backflow of dangerous vapours to the machinery space.
You are taking fuel on your vessel in the US when you notice oil on the water around your vessel. You are to stop taking fuel and:
Notify the Corps of Engineers.
Begin clean up operations.
Notify the US Coast Guard.
With an EPIRB:
You must check the manufacturer of the battery.
You must check the date the battery must be replaced.
You must check if it is attached properly to a railing with the required line.
You must check the working of the charger and check the loaded condition of the battery.
Which of these procedures should crew follow when conducting a bomb search?
Search the perimeter of the space up to a height of 5 feet.
Wait in the area they’ve finished searching until they’re contacted for a status update.
Stand quietly in various spots around the space, listening for unusual sounds like the tick tock of a clock mechanism.
Conduct random or spot checks of logical threat areas.
What is the required number of hours that a SART’s battery must be able to operate the unit in the standby mode?
The use of combustible material is restricted in the accommodation spaces in order to:
Reduce cost of construction.
Contain and suppress fire and explosion in the compartment of origin.
Prevent occurrence of fire and explosion.
What is the purpose of the radiotelephony two tone alarm?
Attract the attention of the person on watch.
Activate bridge watchkeeping receivers.
Alert COSPAS/SARSAT satellites.
Activate bridge watchkeeping receivers and attract the attention of the person on watch.
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 chemical powder.
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.
What signal may be given by sound and by light to indicate that a vessel fails to understand the intentions or actions of another vessel, or is in doubt that sufficient action is being taken by the other to avoid collision?
Five short and rapid blasts (flashes).
Five prolonged blasts (flashes).
One prolonged blast (flash), followed by five or more short and rapid blasts (flashes).
Three short and rapid blasts (flashes).
An optical fire detector head is activated by:
The radiation of the heat given off by flames.
The flames that are a result of combustion.
The visible smoke that is a result of combustion.
The following vessels are all required to make the same sound signal when in or near an area of restricted visibility: a vessel not under command; a vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre; a vessel constrained by her draught/a sailing vessel; a vessel engaged in fishing; a vessel engaged in towing or pushing another vessel. What is that signal?
Two prolonged blasts, followed by one short blast, at intervals of not more than 2 minutes.
One prolonged blast at intervals at not more than 2 minutes.
One prolonged blast, followed by two short blasts, at intervals of not more than 1 minute.
One prolonged blast, followed by two short blasts, at intervals of not more than 2 minutes.
Two ships travelling in opposite directions are to pass each other in a narrow river, as illustrated. Explain what is likely to happen as they pass each other?
Due to interaction, the bows will repel each other, and then when alongside each other the two ships will be sucked together and finally the sterns will be repelled as they start to pass clear.
Due to interaction, the bows will attract each other as they approach, then they will repel each other alongside and as they pass clear, the sterns will be attracted.
As they approach, rudder should be applied quickly to avoid sheering into the path of each other. Then as they are alongside they will be attracted and finally repel each other as they pass clear.
There will be very little effect between the two ships as they pass.
Which of the following answers most suitably cover the standard duties of the bridge Officer of the Watch when the ship is at anchorage?
Display anchor signal, check the ships position and keep a good lookout.
Display anchor signal and keep a good lookout of other ships in the area.
Display the anchor signal, patrol the ship frequency and check the anchor chain for dragging.
Display the anchor signal and ensure the ship swings the same way at each change of tide.
Non distress calls on 2 182 kHz and VHF channel 16 should not exceed:
What is the weather associated with being in the centre of an Anticyclone (a region of High Pressure)?
Light winds and fair weather, sometimes fog.
Persistent rain and very humid weather.
Strong winds and heavy rain.
Strong winds but with very little rain.
What would be considered the most favourable heading of a ship when launching a lifeboat?
The ship should steer about 100° of the prevailing weather and sea with the boat to be launched on the leeside.
The ship should lie stopped in the water with the weather on the opposite side to the boat to be launched.
The ship should steer with the prevailing weather and sea on the beam and the boat to be launch on the leeside.
The ship should steer about 30° off the prevailing weather and sea with the boat to be launch on the leeside.
During tank washing, besides maintaining the tank oxygen content below 8 % by volume, it should also be ensured:
That a positive pressure is maintained in the tank.
That a negative pressure is maintained in the tank.
That a minimum of 2,4 bar inert gas inlet pressure is maintained in the tank.
That the tank is maintained at atmospheric pressure level.
Small oil spills on deck can be kept from going overboard by doing what?
Driving wooden plugs into the vents.
Closing the lids on the vents.
Plugging the sounding pipes.
H2S is a chemical abbreviation for: