Additional bending moments acting on the hull are caused by:
Only the distribution of cargo.
Only the distribution of ballast.
Only the distribution of cargo and ballast.
The combined effects of cargo, ballast and weather.
Annex I of MARPOL deals with which one fo the following types of pollution?
Annex IV of MARPOL deals with which one fo the following types of pollution?
Annex V of MARPOL deals with which one fo the following types of pollution?
Annex VI of MARPOL deals with which one fo the following types of pollution?
Corrosion in Bulk Carriers can be caused by:
Severe local corrosion can result from mechanical damage to tank coating caused by cargo grabs.
Mechanical damage to tank coatings caused by cargo grabs tends to cause slow corrosion of the whole tank surface.
Tank coatings are self repairing.
Tank coatings are strong enough to withstand any mechanical damage from cargo work.
Guidelines for Ballast Water Management are given by which one of the following?
The IMO Convention on Ballast Water Management.
Classification society rules.
If the thickness of the hull is reduced by corrosion, then:
The stress on the hull will be increased.
The shear force on the hull will be increased.
The bending moments on the hull will be increased.
The shear force and bending moments on the hull will be increased.
Regulations give three options for ensuring that GMDSS equipment is always available for use in an emergency. How many of these options must a ship use if it operates near to shore in what are known as sea areas A1 and A2?
It depends on classification society rules.
Regulations give three options for ensuring that GMDSS equipment is always available for use in an emergency. How many of these options must a ship use if it operates well away from shore in what are known as sea areas A3 and A4?
It depends on classification society rules.
Rules on how a vessel is build are contained in:
SOLAS, Classification Society Rules and other publications.
Classification Society Rules only.
Shear force and bending moments on a ship’s hull may be caused by:
Cargo, ballast and heavy weather.
The ISM Code means that ships must have a Safety Management System which requires that:
The ship must carry written instructions for the operation of safety and pollution prevention equipment.
Ships staff must be able to operate equipment without any reference to written procedures.
Only certificated officers can operate safety and pollution prevention equipment.
The Master must chair all safety committees.
The ISM Code was introduced by:
The International Maritime Organization (IMO).
The US Coastguard (USCG).
The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
The International Standard Organisation (ISO).
The full title for the ISM Code is:
The International Safety Management Code.
The International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention.
The International Safety System Management Code.
The International SOLAS and MARPOL Code.
The stresses on a ship’s hull are caused by:
Shear force and bending moments.
The stresses on a ship’s hull are caused by:
Shear force and bending moments.
The types of ships most prone to structural failure have been:
Single hull bulk carriers.
Very long container ships.
Double hull bulk carriers.
When repairs to the hull are required, which one of the following statements is the most accurate?
Only the flag State administration or their nominated surveyor can approve repair work.
Only the flag State administration can approve repair work.
If only a small amount of steelwork is to be replaced, ships staff can approve repair work.
If only a small amount of steelwork is to be replaced, the Company Superintendent can approve repair work.
Which one of the following statements is most accurate?
All watertight doors must be kept permanently closed at sea.
All watertight doors may be opened once clear of restricted waters.
Operation of watertight doors is at the discretion of the Officer in charge.
Watertight doors should usually be kept closed at sea and some may be required to be permanently closed at sea.
Which one of the following statements is correct when a vessel is said to be “hogging”?
The fore and aft parts of the vessel are more heavily loaded than amidships.
The fore and aft parts of the vessel are more lightly loaded than amidships.
The bow is regularly covered with water in heavy seas.
The ship develops a very slow rolling motion.
Which one of the following statements is correct when a vessel is said to be “sagging”?
The amidships of the vessel are more heavily loaded than fore and aft parts.
Bending moments have become excessive.
The bow is regularly covered with water in heavy seas.
The ship develops a very rapid rolling motion.
Which one of the following statements is correct?
Procedures for pumping operations should be available to the crew and be followed.
Ship’s staff should carry out pumping operations without any reference to written procedures.
Only certificated officers can carry out pumping operations.
The Chief Engineer must authorize all pumping operations.
Which one of the following statements is correct?
Safety devices designed to prevent the accidental release of free fall lifeboats must be engaged during maintenance operations.
Accidental release of free fall lifeboats during maintenance operations is not possible.
There have never been any accidents with free fall lifeboats during maintenance operations.
No maintenance is required for free fall lifeboats or their release mechanisms.
Which one of the following statements is most accurate?
The main and emergency switchboards are connected to each other but will be in separate compartments.
The main and emergency switchboards are connected together and usually in the same compartment.
The main and emergency switchboards are not connected to each other in any circumstances.
The emergency switchboard is only used in emergencies.
Which one of the following statements is most accurate?
The main reason for lagging of exhausts in the engine room is to reduce the fire risk.
The main reason for lagging of exhausts in the engine room is to increase engine efficiency.
The main reason for lagging of exhausts in the engine room is to reduce risk of injury to the crew during maintenance.
The main reason for lagging of exhausts in the engine room is to try and keep the engine room from being too hot.
Which one of the following statements is most accurate?
The emergency fire pump must be located outside the engine room.
The emergency fire pump must be located as close to the engine room as possible.
The emergency fire pump can be located anywhere, provided it has a power supply from outside of the engine room.
The emergency fire pump must be located inside the engine room.
Which one of the following statements is most accurate?
Self closing levers on fuel oil sounding pipes must always be left free to operate and the screw cap should also fitted to the pipe.
Self closing levers on fuel oil sounding pipes must can be temporarily tied open when taking soundings.
Self closing levers on fuel oil sounding pipes can be tied open provided the screw cap is fitted to the pipe.
Self closing levers on fuel oil sounding pipes can be temporarily removed when taking soundings.
Which one of the following statements is most accurate?
Steering gear must be tested within 12 hours of departure, and emergency steering drill should be held once every 3 months.
Steering gear must be tested within 24 hours of departure, and emergency steering drill should be held once every 3 months.
Steering gear must be tested within 48 hours of departure, and emergency steering drill should be held once every 3 months.
Steering gear must be tested within 24 hours of departure, and emergency steering drill should be held once every 6 months.
Which one of the following statements is most accurate?
Vessel propulsion usually depends on the main engine, steering gear, electrical supply system and auxiliary systems.
Vessel propulsion relies only on the main engine, propeller shaft and propeller.
Main propulsion is completely independent of other systems.
Vessel propulsion relies only on the main engine.
Which one of the following statements is most accurate?
Lifeboat release systems can be dangerous, unless operated correctly.
Lifeboat release systems are designed to be safe in any circumstances.
Lifeboat release systems are designed to be maintenance free.
There have never been any accidents with lifeboat release systems.
Which one of the following statements is most accurate?
Watertight doors which are manually operated should always be fully secured, with all fastenings tightened.
Once clear of restricted waters, watertight doors which are manually operated need only be secured with one fastening tightened.
Once clear of restricted waters, and in good weather, watertight doors which are manually operated need only be secured with one fastening tightened.
Once clear of restricted waters, watertight doors which are manually operated can be left open.
Which one of the following statements is most accurate?
Oily water separators require maintenance to work properly.
Oily water separators are designed to be maintenance free.
Once clear of restricted waters, and in good weather, watertight doors which are manually operated need only be secured with one fastening tightened.
Once clear of restricted waters, watertight doors which are manually operated can be left open.
Which one of the following statements is most accurate?
Voyage planning is an essential form of risk management and should ensure that the navigating officer has all the necessary up to date information.
Voyage planning is the job of a nominated officer and need not involve anyone else at any stage.
Voyage planning is only necessary in restricted waters.
Voyage planning can be done on a watch to watch basis.
Which one of the following statements is most accurate?
All deck officers who have bridge watch keeping duties must hold a GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) operators certificate.
The Master and at least one other deck officers who have bridge watch keeping duties must hold a GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) operators certificate.
The Master and at least two other deck officers who have bridge watch keeping duties must hold a GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) operators certificate.
There is no requirement for anyone to hold a GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) operators certificate if such equipment is automated.
Which one of the following statements is most accurate?
Any defects with the seals on watertight or weathertight doors must be repaired immediately.
Any defects with the seals on watertight or weathertight doors should be repaired at the next dry-dock.
Any defects with the seals on watertight or weathertight doors must be repaired immediately, but the seals on weathertight doors are not so important.
Weathertight doors do not require seals.
Which one of the following statements is most accurate?
Without regular maintenance and correct operation shipboard incinerators can cause air pollution.
Shipboard incinerators are designed to be maintenance free.
Shipboard incinerators only need to be maintained at dry dock.
Flushing through with diesel will mean that incinerators are maintenance free.
Which one of the following statements is most accurate?
Single hull bulk carriers have had more structural failures than oil tankers but have caused less damage to the environment.
Single hull bulk carriers have had about the same number of structural failures as any other type of vessel.
Single hull bulk carriers have had fewer structural failures than oil tankers and have had less effect on the environment.
Single hull bulk carriers have had more structural failures than oil tankers and have caused more damage to the environment.
Which one of the following statements is most accurate?
STCW requirements for bridge watch ratings include steering, communication skills, keeping a lookout, and a basic knowledge of GMDSS operations.
STCW only requires bridge watch ratings to hold a steering ticket.
STCW only covers requirements for officers.
STCW states that the competencies required for a rating are entirely at the discretion of the Master given the nature of the voyage.
Which one of the following statements is most accurate?
STCW requires navigational ratings at the support level to have knowledge of emergency duties and alarm signals, pyrotechnic distress signals, satellite EPIRBs and SARTs.
STCW rules prevent navigational ratings at the support level from having duties in relation to alarm signals, pyrotechnic distress signals, satellite EPIRBs and SARTs.
STCW requires navigational ratings at the support level to have total responsibility for pyrotechnic distress signals, satellite EPIRBs and SARTs.
Navigational ratings at the support level would never be called upon to operate EPIRBs or SARTs in any circumstances.
Which one of the following statements is most accurate?
Exchanging ballast water is unnecessary in most cases.
Ballast water carries no risk to anyone.
Exchanging ballast can be a risk to stability and the ship’s structure.
Exchanging ballast is nearly always safe if performed quickly.
Which one of the following statements is most accurate?
Traffic Separation Schemes have reduced the incidence of collision and grounding.
Traffic Separation Schemes have had no effect on the incidence of collision and grounding.
Traffic Separation Schemes are only intended to allow faster vessels to proceed more quickly.
Traffic Separation Schemes have caused more problems than they have solved.
Which one of the following statements is most accurate?
Single hull bulk carriers have had more structural failures than oil tankers and have damaged the environment more.
Single hull bulk carriers have had about the same number of structural failures as oil tankers.
Single hull bulk carriers have had fewer structural failures than oil tankers and have had less effect on the environment.
Single hull bulk carriers have had more structural failures than oil tankers but have damaged the environment less.
Which one of the following statements is most accurate?
Procedures for pumping operations should be available to the crew and be followed.
Ship’s staff should carry out pumping operations without any reference to written procedures.
Only certificated officers can carry out pumping operations.
The Chief Engineer must authorize all pumping operations.
Which one of the following statements is most accurate?
Lifeboat release systems are designed to be safe in any circumstances.
Lifeboat release systems can be dangerous unless operated correctly.
Lifeboat release systems are designed to be maintenance free.
There have never been any accidents with lifeboat release systems.
Which one of the following statements is correct?
Free fall lifeboats are designed for quick boarding and release.
Free fall lifeboats are designed for quick release but take a long time to board.
Free fall lifeboats are designed for quick boarding but take a long time to release.
Free fall lifeboats are designed to stay close to the vessel after launching.
Which one of the following statements is correct?
Main propulsion must be independent of main electrical power.
Main propulsion can always be maintained by emergency power supplies.
Loss of main electrical power only means a very short time when main propulsion is lost.
Loss of main electrical power almost always means the loss of main propulsion.
Which one of the following statements is correct?
Vessel propulsion relies on the main engine only.
Vessel propulsion only relies on the main engine, the propeller shaft and the propeller.
Vessel propulsion also depends on auxiliary systems, the steering gear and the electrical supply system.
Main propulsion is completely independent of other systems.
Which one of the following statements is correct?
There is a high fire risk in the engine room because there are many oil leaks.
There is a high fire risk in the engine room because of the presence of flammable liquids and ignition sources.
There is a high fire risk in the engine room because it is hot.
There is a high fire risk in the engine room because oil is often left in open containers.
Which one of the following statements is correct?
The emergency switchboard must be located inside the engine room.
The emergency switchboard must be located as close to the engine room as possible.
The emergency switchboard can be located anywhere, provided the emergency generator is outside of the engine room.
The emergency switchboard must be located outside the engine room.
Which one of the following statements is correct?
The availability of the GMDSS equipment is at the discretion of the Master.
The availability of the GMDSS equipment is at the discretion of the Classification Society.
The availability of the GMDSS equipment is considered essential to the safety of the ship and is therefore included is SOLAS.
The availability of the GMDSS equipment is considered essential to the safety of the ship and is therefore included in MARPOL.
Which one of the following statements is correct?
To operate a safe navigational watch, navigation officers need only to be certificated.
To operate a safe navigational watch, navigation officers need only to be certificated and to have all relevant information readily available.
To operate a safe navigational watch, navigation officers need to be certificated and realise they can call the Master if in doubt.
To operate a safe navigational watch, navigation officers need to be certificated, to have completed a familiarization programme for that particular ship and to have all relevant information readily available.
Which one of the following statements is correct?
The requirements for bridge watch ratings are listed in STCW Chapter II, Table A-II/4.
The requirements for bridge watch ratings is that they only need a steering certificate.
The requirements for bridge watch ratings is that they only need to be a competent look out.
No specific training is required for bridge watch ratings as they are only there to carry out the direct instructions of the navigating officer.
Which one of the following statements is most accurate?
STCW requires navigational ratings at the support level to have knowledge of emergency duties and alarm signals, pyrotechnic distress signals, satellite EPIRBs and SARTs.
STCW rules prevent navigational ratings at the support level from having duties in relation to alarm signals, pyrotechnic distress signals, satellite EPIRBs and SARTs.
STCW requires navigational ratings at the support level to have total responsibility for pyrotechnic distress signals, satellite EPIRBs and SARTs.
Navigational ratings at the support level would never be called upon to operate EPIRBs or SARTs in any circumstances.
Which one of the following statements is most correct?
Watertight doors should usually be kept closed at sea and some may be required to be permanently closed at sea.
Watertight doors should usually be kept open at sea.
Operation of watertight doors is at the discretion of the officer in charge.
The position of watertight doors only matters in restricted waters.
With respect to corrosion of the hull, which one of the following statements is the most accurate?
The thickness of the hull must be accurately measured when corrosion is found.
Ships are designed with generous allowances for corrosion.
An experienced surveyor can rely on a visual assessment of corrosion.
Any evidence of corrosion means that steelwork must be replaced.
With respect to the introduction of requirements for tankers and bulk carriers to have a double hull, which one of the following statements is most accurate?
The double bottom and void spaces must be coated and regularly checked for corrosion.
The double bottom and void spaces do not form part of the load carrying structure.
If the double bottom only carries oil it does not need to be coated.
Since void spaces are empty, they do not need to be coated.
With respect to the introduction of requirements for tankers and bulk carriers to have a double hull, which one of the following statements is most accurate?
Double hulls increase vessel safety and reduce the risk of pollution but make it difficult to check for corrosion in void spaces.
Double hulls increase vessel safety and reduce the risk of pollution without any difficulties.
Double hulls have proved to be more likely to fail in service.
The added weight of double hulls has led to stability problems.
With respect to the need to exchange ballast water, which one of the following statements is mos accurate?
Ballast water can contain marine life harmful to the local environment and pathogens, which can cause diseases such as cholera.
Ballast water can normally be considered inert.
Any harmful marine life in ballast water cannot survive more than 3 weeks in a ballast tank.
Ballast water can contain marine life but is otherwise harmless.