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How should the painter of a liferaft which is fitted with a hydrostatic release, be secured to the ship?
Secured via a weak link to a secure part of a ship
Secured to the part of the hydrostatic release that is designed to break free
It should not be secured in any way
Directly to a secured point on the ship
How much food per person is supplied in a lifeboat?
None - only barley sugar sweets supplied
How many rocket parachute flares are carried in each lifeboat?
Which one of the following appliances is allowed to burn an oil fuel, the flash point of which may be a little bit lower than the one used for the main *engine?
All the answers are wrong
What is a polar (liquid)?
A liquid that mixes with water
A liquid that conducts electricity
A liquid that emits flammable vapour
A liquid that doesn't mix with water
What is/are the area(s) of the vessel which present a greater risk of fire?
Cargo holds and engine rooms
What alarm signal must be sounded by the alarm bells in case of fire?
The signal which is stated in the muster list
One long blast followed by seven short blasts
The log-in of an Inmarsat-C installation is important:
to inform the LES, that one is available for messages offered
to inform the NCS that one is available for messages offered
to inform the addressee, that one is available for messages offered
What data is at least requested in a DSC “distress alert” ?
the identification of the vessel in distress and her position
the identification of the vessel in distress and the number of people on board
the identification of the vessel in distress, her position and the nature of distress
A distress alert sent by Inmarsat to an RCC is sent via:
The satellite orbit in the Inmarsat system is:
A SART must be visible on the ship’s radar from a distance of at least:
What is false regarding the function :” Transmission and reception of signals for locating ”
On area A2 this function is based on the use of SART transponders
On all areas this function is based on the use of S band radars
On area A3 and A4 this function is based on the use of SARSAT COSPAS Epirb
On area A1 this function is based on the use of SART transponders
A distress alert on board may only be transmitted on explicit order of:
The navigating officer on duty
The receipt of a distress alert is to be pronounced as followed:
mayday (1x) / 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), call-sign of ship in distress (3x) / this is / own call-sign (3x) / received mayday
What is STCW in the STCW Code an abbreviation for?
Standard for Training, Certification and Watch regulations
Safe Training, Certification and Work practice
Standard Trained, Certified, Watch keeping
Seafarer's Training, Certification and Watch keeping
You are drifting with a loaded VLCC in open sea. You have observed the direction and rate of drift. Can you do anything to change the direction and rate of drift?
We will just have to wait and see
We can apply the rudder although we have no engine power
No, there is nothing I can do about that
We can trim the ship by stern as much as possible. This will most likely change the direction and rate of drift.
The rudder is hard over, full ahead in deep water. How much lift force remains when the engine is stopped?
If you are called upon to reeve a new wire onto a selfstowing winch drum you would, after looking at brake arrangement, reeve it to pay out as follows:
Doesn-t matter which direction.
Depends on the lay of the wire strands.
When ship to ship operations are being carried out at anchor, anchor watch duties are as follows irrespective of which ships anchor is down:
Anchor watch responsibility rests with the offtake vessel.
Anchor watch responsibility rests with the discharging vessel (which, we shall assume, has its anchor down).
Anchor watch responsibility rests with both vessels, each with its own watch.
Anchor watch not kept as duty officer will be on deck.
According to the rules of GMDSS vessels one must be able to receive MSI with the aid of:
An area A3 is:
an area excluding sea area A1 and A2 within the radiotelephone coverage of at least one MRCC in which continuous watch on 8414,5 kHz is available
an area excluding sea areas A0, A1 and A2
an area excluding sea areas A1 and A2 within the radiotelephone coverage of at least one Inmarsat geostationary satellite in which continuous alerting is available
" On area A1 the function "" Transmission and reception of signals for locating "" is mainly based on:"
the use of SARSAT COSPAS Epirbs
the use of SART transponders
the use of INMARSAT Epirbs
Which of the following is the correct minimum carriage requirement for a ship of more than 300 gross tons and operating in area A4:
1VHF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver – 1 NAVTEX or 1 EGC receiver– 2 or 3 VHF portable – 1 EPIRB – 1 MF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver – 1 INMARSAT A,B or C and 1 HF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver
1VHF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver – 1 or 2 SART – 1 NAVTEX and/or 1 EGC receiver and/or 1 HF NBDP watch receiver – 2 or 3 VHF portable – 1 EPIRB – 1 MF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver – 1 HF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver
1VHF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver – 1 or 2 SART – 1 NAVTEX or 1 EGC receiver– 2 or 3 VHF portable – 1 EPIRB – 1 MF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver – 1 INMARSAT A,B or C
1or 2 SART – 1 NAVTEX and/or 1 EGC receiver and/or 1 HF NBDP watch receiver – 2 or 3 VHF portable – 1 1 HF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver
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
Give the meaning of the following symbol
Survival craft portable radio
Survival craft distress pyrotechnic signals
During a helicopter evacuation, the helicopter lowers his winch wire to the deck. Which of the following should NOT be done with the winch wire?
Secure it to a strong point on deck
Touch the wire with bare hands
Secure it to the deck with a weak link
All of the mentioned actions
As per SOLAS regulations, the general emergency alarm system must be tested:
*Which one of the following items has to be included in an abandon ship drill?
Launching and recovery of a survival craft
Starting and operating radio life-saving appliances
summoning of passengers and crew to muster stations with the alarm required
Manoeuvring the lifeboat in the water
Which of the following detailed explanations should be mentioned in the Training Manual ?
The use of the ship's line throwing apparatus
The use of surface to air visual signals to be used by survivors
The use of escape routes and other escape methods
The use of navigational equipment for survival crafts
What kind of safety equipment should be in place in connection with a grinding wheel?
If you are going aloft in a bosun's chair what kind of hook would you use to hook the chair to the rope?
I would refuse going aloft
A stainless steel butcher's hook that is designed to take the load
An approved hook with a locking device
One water fog applicator is required for each pair of breathing apparatus on board which type of ship?
Passenger ships fitted with car decks
Passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers
How do You want to operate the purifier to obtain the best separation result?
By high flow and low temperature.
Flow and temperature have no influence on the result.
By high flow and high temperature.
Separation with correct temperature and low flow rate.
Your vessel is progressing within a Traffic Separation Scheme and receives a navigational warning of another vessel progressing the wrong way within the scheme. What actions should be taken on the bridge, if any?
Use the Arpa for early identification of all other ship movements within the traffic lane and give rogue vessel a wide berth
Move out of the traffic lane towards the coast.
Slow down your vessel and proceed with caution, posting extra lookouts.
Take no actions but proceed with extra caution.
What could result from carrying coal with a high sulphur content on a Bulk Carrier?
Evolution of methane gases
A possible shift of cargo
Corrosion of steelwork in the cargo holds if the cargo becomes wet
On a Bulk Carrier, when should the drainpipe covers fitted to hatch coamings drains be secured?
After securing the hatch covers
During the ballast passage
In the event of a cargo hold fire
When heavy weather is expected
A transformer with 10:1 turns ratio and rated 50 kVA, 2400/240 Volts, 60 Hz, is used to step down the voltage to a distribution system. The low tension voltage is to be kept constant at 240 Volts. What load impedance connected to the low-tension side will cause the transformer to be fully loaded?
When data are to be transferred over telephone lines, we often utilize modem at each end. Which of the following adapter cards (parts) will you use for interfacing a modem to a computer?
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.
When cross-flooding arrangements to correct unsymmetrical flooding and excessive heel angels in damaged condition are installed in passenger ships, what is the maximum angle of heel after flooding but before equalization?
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 a Container vessel, what are the limitations of Cargo Securing Manuals?
They are not always approved by a classification society
They are drafted whilst the ship is still under construction and need to be checked against the ship's 'as completed' condition in order to be fully reliable.
Some Cargo Securing Manuals cover a full range of sister ships
Cargo securing arrangements in the manuals may be unsuitable for heavy weather conditions
You are approaching a port in a snowstorm. You hear this signal. What kind of vessel is it and what is it doing?
It comes from a vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre.
It comes from a vessel engaged in pilotage duties and it is making way through the water.
It comes from a vessel at anchor, less than 100 metres in length.
It comes from a vessel engaged in pilotage duties at anchor, over 100 metres in length.
Why is it considered good practice to have a duty crew member stand by the loading ramp?
To guide ro-ro units onto the vessel
To supervise the stevedores
o record the nature and extent of any pre-loading damages to cargo
To supervise the rate of loading
Normally ventilation fans in enclosed ro-ro spaces must be run continuously whenever vehicles are on board, why?
An increased number of air changes may be required when vehicles are being loaded or unloaded, or where flammable gases or liquids are stowed in closed ro-ro spaces
The manufacturer of the fans recommends continuous operation to reduce maintenance cost
It is better to run the fans continuously instead of testing the atmosphere
It is easier for the crew, they don't have to think about starting and stopping of fans
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
Which of the following is a definition of the "Proper Shipping Name", as found in the IMDG Code?
The name to be used in any documentation relating to the transportation of the dangerous substance, material or article, such as on forms, labels and placards.
The correct chemical name of a potentially hazardous material, as identified from the Chemical Cargo List.
The name under which a dangerous material, substance or article is
Why are the L.P.G. compressors of "Oil Free" type design?
To prevent contamination of the cargo.
To prevent low oil pressure during start up.
To prevent carbonising of the valves.
To prevent contamination of the lub oil.
What function is this operational amplifier circuit performing?
One technique for using good body language is to:
stand still when speaking
speak quickly because there's not much time
show that this is a serious situation by not smiling
Why is drying of cargo handling system necessary on refrigerated ships?
To avoid contamination of water in cargo.
To avoid high oxygen content in cargo tanks.
To avoid icing and hydrate formation in the cargo system.
To increase the dew point.
Which of these are indicators that an individual may be a drug smuggler?
The individual wears bulky or out of season clothing.
The individual is disinterested in the ship’s cargo.
The individual spends his or her free time hanging out with others.
The individual makes small local purchases.
What is the main purpose of the superheater vent valve on a high pressure steam boiler?
To remove air from the superheater.
To contol the superheater pressure during operation.
To remove water from the superheater.
To ensure a flow of steam through the superheater when raising steam pressure or when the boiler is not on-line.
A cargo space is being prepared to load a refrigerated cargo. An inspection of the space has revealed some dark areas of mould on the bulkheads. Which of the given options is the best action to take in such circumstances?
Since the mould will be odourless it can be left in place.
The mould should be scraped off with a steel goose necked scraper.
The mould should be removed by scrubbing the area with clean water containing the correct concentration of an approved fungicide.
The mould should be painted over with an appropriate marine paint.
What is ‘Standardized Cargo’?
Cargo for which the ship is provided with an approved securing system
Cargo that is shipped in standard dimensions
In what format will an On-Scene Co-ordinator report such information as on-scene weather and operation progress to other parties?
Which of the following is a staple part of the Scandinavian diet?
What is the definition of "dew point" of a vapour mixture?
The dew point is the temperature at which the vapour begins to condense as the temperature increases.
The dew point is the temperature at which the vapour begins to condense as the temperature decreases.
The dew point is the temperature at which the liquid begins to condense as the temperature decreases.
The dew point is the temperature at which the vapour begins to evaporate as the temperature decreases.
What is the purpose of an automatic trip system onboard, and how does this function?
Automatic trip is to avoid tanks being cooled too much, the trip function is often initialised by a float switch or a temperature switch.
Automatic trip is to avoid vacuum to be generated in cargo tanks.
Automatic trip is to avoid over pressurising in cargo tanks and other pressurised vessels, the trip function is often initialised by a float switch.
Automatic trip is to avoid tanks and pressurised vessels becoming overloaded, the trip function is often initialised by a float switch.
What must be ensured when using ship’s cargo gear in hot climates?
That all cargo gear is appropriately marked
That grease from wire falls does not fall onto cargoes being loaded or discharged
That the cargo gear register in up to date
That stevedores handle cargo gear in the proper manner
What kind of fixed extinguishing plant is installed to use on an oil tanker’s engine room and pump room?
ISGOTT draws attention to the risk of electrostatic potential in a mist produced by using oil and water mixture in Crude Oil Washing operations. How does the Guide recommend this is avoided?
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 af 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.
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 metreis necessary for this purpose.
What is the absolute maximum size for a cargo tanks on oil tankers?
Maximum 40,000 cubic metres.
Maximum 35,000 cubic metres.
Maximum 20,000 cubic metres.
Maximum 30,000 cubic metres.
For a low pressure boiler, after testing the water cloride level, it is found to be 500 PPM, what action would You take?
Blow down boiler and check condenser for leakage.
On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term "ABEAM" are shown. Which one is the correct one?
Abeam is defined as B on the figure
Abeam is defined as C on the figure
Abeam is defined as A on the figure
Abeam is defined as D on the figure
For a cargo compartment on a chemical tanker to meet the definition and requirements of a "pressure tank", what must its design pressure be?
Greater than 0.7 bar gauge.
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 connection between ethylene gas and food?
Ethylene is the gas that develops as yeast dough bakes
Ethylene is the gas given off by most fruits and vegetables during the ripening process
Ethylene is the gas that develops as baking powder dough bakes
Ethylene is the gas that develops when meat and fish are stored for too long (bacterial decomposition)
What is the most common way to control the tank pressure on a LNG tanker?
To let the gas escape through the safety valves.
To transfer the gas to another tank which is at a lower pressure.
To discharge the gas into the atmosphere through the vents.
To use the boil-off gas as fuel for the vessel.
Where is "AFT", in the figure?
Many medium and high speed marine diesel engines have connecting rods with an obliquely (angled) split in way of the bottom end which may have serrated faces. What is the main reason that the connecting rods are manufactured with this oblique split?
It reduces the inertial loads generated during operation as the connecting rod can be made lighter.
It allows the bottom end bearing to be large but still allows the piston to be withdrawn from the top of the cylinder.
It allows larger bottom end bolts to be used without risk of fouling the bottom of the oil pan.
It gives better access to the bottom end bolts.
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.
Prior to loading a reefer cargo it is good practise to carry out an 'ice test' of the temperature sensors within the cargo space. Part of the test is to immerse the sensors in a test bucket of known temperature, usually zero degrees Celsius as this is the melting point of ice. Which of the options is correct in relation to preparing the test bucket?
Insulated ice buckets should be filled with crushed ice purchased in bulk from a shore supplier.
Insulated ice buckets should be filled with ice produced in the vessel's low temperature chamber. A hole the exact size of the sensor should be drilled into the ice and the sensor inserted into the hole to give a rapid test process.
Insulated ice buckets should be filled with ice cubes approximately 2 centimetres square which have been made from clean distilled water.
Insulated ice buckets should be filled with ice cubes approximately 2 centimetres square and a small quantity of distilled water to produce an ice-water mixture. The ice cubes should be produced from clean distilled water.
Refrigerated cargo spaces are fitted with temperature sensors and in some cases carbon dioxide sensors. From the options given select the one which best completes the following statement. "Monitoring the carbon dioxide content in a cargo space loaded with fruit can be useful because…
… low levels indicate that there are insufficient numbers of air changes."
… increasing levels indicate that the fruit may be starting to ripen."
… its presence indicates that the fruit is ripe."
… its presence indicates that the fruit is still not ripe."
High level and high-high level alarms must be tested at the tank for proper operation within 24 hours of the start of cargo transfer. What acceptable alternative is there to this requirement?
There is no alternative to this requirement. The test must be conducted at the tank location and the audible and visual alrams sighted. The results must be logged accordingly.
That a programme of maintenance, including selective function tests, exists within the vessel's Planned maintenance System, provided all such level alarms are tested at least once within a period of three months.
That a function test is carried out on completion of cleaning operations following discharge.
That a function test is carried out by means of an automatic self-test and circuit monitoring facility within the alarm system.
A cargo of frozen tuna is being loaded onto a conventional reefer vessel. Without using a pulp thermometer, which of the given options would give an indication that the fish was in good condition.
The surface of the fish would feel hard to the touch.
The fish would sound solid and make a thump sound when dropped.
The surface of the fish would feel cold to the touch.
The fish would sound like wood when dropped or tapped with a hammer.
Which of these statements is correct?
Steel slabs may rest directly against the ship’s frames
Steel slabs do not require dunnage
Steel slabs may be loaded within the square of the hatch only
Steel slabs must never be permitted to rest directly against any part of the ship’s structure
What is the correct understanding of the term "Bottlescrew"?
A bottlescrew is the connection ring on the ships deck used to connect lashings and rigging
A bottlescrew is the threaded screw used to open large bottles
A bottlescrew is a metal threaded sleeve which adjusts the length and tension on rigging or stays
A bottlescrew is the special wire rope used to lash containers
What is class "A" division
Bulkhead constructed of steel, suitably stiffened and insulated so as to be able to meet a prescribed fire test of one hour duration
Bulkheads used to divide a vessel in different parts
Bulkhead used to divide a ship horizontally
Bulkhead to divide accommodation from the cargo spaces
What does a "compactor" do?
It compresses and forms raw meat into burgers, patties and other pre-formed shapes prior to packing and freezing.
It disposes of waste material through high-temperature combustion.
It crushes and compresses garbage, such as food packaging, into a more manageable shape and form prior to disposal.
It crushes and grinds food waste into small particles that can be washed overboard as "grey water".
What would be a typical value for the set point for shut down of a large 2-stroke diesel engine due to thrust bearing high temperature?
What means of communication shall be provided to each member of the fire patrol?
Telephones in public spaces
Emergency telephones and Public Address system
You are on a tug and are towing an unmanned barge. You are restricted in your ability to manoeuvre. The total length of the tow is 219 metres. What daylight signals are required by the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea?
A diamond shape, where it can best be seen, on the tug only. Three shapes shall also be displayed, being three balls in a vertical line.
Three shapes shall be displayed on the tug, where they can best be seen, in a vertical line, the upper and lower being balls and the middle one a cylinder. The signal flag "T" shall also be flown on the tug. A diamond shall be displayed aft on the tow.
Three shapes shall be displayed forward on the tug, in a vertical line, the upper and lower being balls and the middle one a diamond.
A diamond shape, where it can best be seen shall be displayed on the tug and the tow. Three shapes shall also be displayed in a vertical line, the upper and lower being balls and the middle one a diamond. Diamond shape
As per SOLAS every fast rescue boat shall be provided with:
Thermal protective aids for the number of persons the boat is permitted to accommodate
Emersion suits for each person the boat is permitted to accommodate
3 Thermal protective aids
Thermal protective aids for at least 10% of the persons the boat is permitted to accommodate or two, which ever is greater
While on boiler watch in the engine room a rating is requested to assist with taking on stores. The task will take about half an hour. What should the rating do?
Just ignore the request to assist with the stores.
Go and help with the stores but go back and check the boiler every 10 minutes.
Raise the boiler water level above normal to make sure there is sufficient water while he is busy with the stores.
Contact the engineering officer of the watch for permission to assist and to arrange a relief for the duration of the store taking.
What is the approximately efficiency of the ejector?
The ejector's efficiency is between 20% and 30%.
The ejector's efficiency is between 30% and 40%.
The ejector's efficiency is between 70% and 80%.
The ejector's efficiency is between 60% and 70%.
How does a cement carrier discharge its cargo?
Using its own pumping system and equipment
Using shore side cargo gear
When talking about cargo operations on an oil tanker, what is "topping off"?
Commencing discharge from another tank, to retain suction, when stripping a tank
Completing the loading of a tank to the required ullage
Filling a cargo tank to its maximum level without causing an overflow
Slow pumping a cargo tank at the commencement of discharge, to achieve a safe ullage, before starting discharge from other tanks
How many rescue boats should be provided on passenger ships of 500 gross tons and above?
One up to 2000 gross tons, then two rescue boats
None providing the ship has lifeboats