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In the radio telex-traffic the landline-connection with a subscriber ashore will be broken with the following command:
Inmarsat Telex Service code ‘31’ can be used:
to ask for ‘maritime inquiries
when the coast-station is disfunctional
when technical problems are experienced with the Inmarsat terminal
The “squelch” adjustment on the front panel of a mariphone serves to:
adjust the transmitting power of the mariphone
adjust the noise threshold of the mariphone receiver
limit the noise of the mariphone transmitter
Conform SART requirements the signal must be visible on the ship’s radar from a distance of:
To announce an important navigational –or meteorological warning via the VHF-installation, one should use the:
MMSI is short form of:
Maritime Mobile Service Identity
Mobile Maritime Safety Information
Merchant Mariners Signal Identity
Merchant Marine Ship identity
What is meant in mariphone traffic with a coast-station by a ”personal call”:
a telephone conversation, stating name and address for account of the shore subscriber
a telephone conversation with a person whose name is known, department or extension on the telephone number given
a phone-call, stating name and address, with a person who has no telephone himself
What is the special requirement listed in IBC/BCH when loading White Spirit?
The tanks should be fitted with audible and visible high-level alarms.
The tanks should be fitted with remote temperature reading.
The tanks should be fitted with audible and visible high and high-high level alarms.
The tanks should be fitted with drop valves.
What is full form of VRP (OPA-90)
Vessel Response Procurement
Vessel Reporting Procedures
What is the most favorable heading of own vessel when launching a lifeboat / MOB?
Vessel steering with sea / weather astern.
Vessel have weather / sea abeam.
Vessel laying still in the water.
Vessel steering a few degrees off weather / sea (approx 30 degree).
The rudder is hard over when steaming at full ahead in shallow water. How much "lift force" remains when the engine is stopped?
There will be lift force remaining
The ship has completed a 360 degree turn at full speed in deep water. The ship is now to repeat the turn at full speed in shallow water. What will be the difference in the turning circle diameter?
The turning diameter will be smaller in shallow water
The turning diameter will be the same for all depths
The turning diameter will be increased in shallow water
It will be the same provided the UKC is 25%-50%
How much time can be saved by use of weather routing?
Where can a ship expect piracy to take place?
At the south end of the Red Sea
When fighting fire, why shall you never pour water into hot fat?
The water will explode into steam causing hot fat to be thrown far away thus possibly causing severe burns or fire.
The water will turn into steam and cause the fat to explode.
The fat will not be edible any more.
The fat will stiffen immediately and need reheating.
What should each manufacturer of cargo tank coatings issue ?
A information guide stating type, when and how many microns of coating applied.
A resistance guide stating which chemicals are compatible with the coating.
A information guide stating how many microns of coating applied.
A resistance guide stating which poisonous vapours are compatible with the coating.
You have just joined a chemical tanker. Where would you find a description of the ship's cargo handling equipment and details of procedures for cargo unloading, tank stripping, tank cleaning, discharge of residues and ballasting and deballasting?
The Cargo Handling Logbook.
The applicable equipment manufacturer's maintenance and operation manuals.
The Annex II Procedures and Arrangements Manual
What is the normal thickness of the primary barrier (membrane) on membrane containment type systems?
There are many types of pumps fitted onboard ship which an engine room rating may be required to assist with the maintenance of. Which type of pump is shown in the illustration?
In oil tanker operations, what is understood by the term "Load On Top"?
Loading part of an oil cargo in one port, then loading the same type of cargo "on top" in a subsequent port.
Loading a new compatible cargo "on top" of the oil and water residues from a previous cargo in the sloptanks
Loading an oil cargo into the tanks tanks through hoses inserted through the tank hatches and lashed in position
Loading part of an oil cargo in one port, then loading a different type of cargo "on top" in the next loadport
A deep tank on a General Cargo ship has been cleaned after discharge of palm oil; what needs to be done to prepare the space for dry cargo?
Ladders checked, CO2 lines closed and temperature probes removed
Suction line blanked off, heating coils fitted and bilge system closed off
Heating coils removed, bilge suctions and CO2 lines opened and tested
Ballast lines opened up, ladders removed and air vents closed
Which of the following is not a principle of heat transfer utilised in a boiler?
Who is responsible for ensuring your ship completes a security assessment?
Flag State Administration
Recognized Security Organization
At what temperature would you expect to carry a fully refrigerated cargo of butane?
The responsible person for maintaining budget on board normally is:
Having water vapour in an LNG carriers cargo tanks prior to loading cargo is unacceptable due to ice formation at low carriage temperatures. How can water vapour in the tank atmosphere be removed prior to the cooling down and loading operation?
By displacing the tank atmosphere with warm inert gas direct from a combustion type inert gas generator.
By displacing the tank atmosphere with heated air.
By displacing the tank atmosphere with pre-dried inert gas.
By displacing the tank atmosphere with fresh air.
Which of the tools given in the options would be best suited for cutting a piece of angle iron?
What is the objective of the merchant navy?
To earn money for the shipowner
To provide employment for persons who wish to become seafarers
To safely transport goods by sea
To transport and deliver goods as quickly as possible
What charateristics of Seed Cake group B (IMDG Class 4.2) cargo should be considered when carrying in bulk?
The only concern is that the cargo may self-heat slowly.
The only concern is the cargo may be liable to oxidise, causing subsequent reduction of oxygen in the cargo spaces
The only concern is that the cargo may be liable to spontaneous combustion.
Cargo may self-heat slowly; may spontaneously ignite; liable to oxidise; may produce carbon dioxide
When a large motor load suddenly is disconnected from the switchboard and the generator is AVR controlled, what will the ouutput voltage do ?
Remain approximately constant, due to governor action.
Initially rise, then reset to the set value.
Remain approximately constant, due to AVR action.
Initially fall, then reset to the set value.
A conventional reefer vessel is fitted with hydraulically operated hatches in the 'tween decks. Complete the following statement from the options given. "Careful maintenance of the hydraulic system is important….
..to ensure that the lids can be opened fully and secured.
..to ensure that the hatch lids operate at the correct speed.
..to ensure that there are no oil leaks which may contaminate the cargo.
..to ensure that the planned maintenance system is up to date.
Which herb, native to the Mediterranean region, has green spiky leaves and is often used in the preparation of lamb dishes?
What is the value of GZ at angles of heel greater than 5 degrees?
KM - KG x Sin angle of list
KM - Corrected KG x Sin angle of list
KN - Corrected KG x Sin angle of list
KN - KG x Sin angle of list
What must be ensured at the commencement of cargo operations, on a general cargo vessel?
That all fire dampers serving the cargo holds, are closed
That all fire dampers serving the cargo holds, are open
That the carbon dioxide gas lines to each cargo hold contain a small amount of moisture
That the carbon dioxide gas lines to each cargo hold are clear
Cargo holds on a bulk carrier are washed after discharge, but cargo residues are often found on the tank top when hatches are opened at the load port. What could be the likely cause?
Holds were not inspected thoroughly after cleaning
Due to failure of the bilge eductors
Because of cargo residues falling down due to ship's vibrations during the ballast passage
Because of poor drainage into the bilges
There are certain cargoes which are extremely sensitive to moisture in the atmosphere. How are they commonly protected when shipped on chemical tankers?
By heating the cargo above the temperature of the outside air.
By filling the tank with inert gas before loading.
By continuously ventilating the ullage space above the cargo in the tank.
By the application of a nitrogen blanket (pad) above the cargo in the tank.
You are alongside, preparing to load several grades of chemicals. The duty officer instructs you to accompany a cargo surveyor during pre-load inspection. At the manifold, the blank flanges on the designated load lines have been removed in preparation for connecting hoses but the surveyor asks you to remove blank flanges from some additional lines, so that he can check them for cleanliness. Which of the following will you do?
Tell the surveyor that it is unsafe to do so and you will not remove any more blank flanges.
Notify the duty officer of the surveyor's request and await further instructions.
Open any of the lines he asks for. Leave them open in case anyone else needs to inspect them.
Tell the surveyor that the flanges have all been secured for cargo and that procedure has been initialled by the Chief Officer on the pre-load checklist, so you are not allowed to remove them.
What is Standardized Cargo?
Break bulk cargo of standard dimension
Cargo for which the ship is provided with an approved securing system
Cargo that is shipped in standard dimensions
If the relief for the bridge lookout does not appear at the end of the watch, when required, what should be the actions of the existing lookout
The lookout should go down the accomodation to see where the relief is and make him/her go to the lookout position
He should inform the Officer of the Watch and wait for instructions
Inform the Officer of the Watch that you are going to call your relief.
Stay on lookout until the relief eventually arrives
On a RoRo vessel, what additional securing arrangements should be used when loading a vehicle on an incline or fixed Ramp
Double the normal lashings should be used
The Vehicle should also be chocked under its wheels
A crosshead pin for a large bore 2-stroke diesel engine has to be refurbished following bearing failure. The surface finish required is measured as a centre line average, CLA. Select, from the options given, the standard of finish that should be achieved during the refurbishment.
During bilge pumping operations the pump suction gauge indicates a high vacuum. What is the most likely cause of the high vacuum reading?
A glogged bilge strainer.
A hole in the suction line.
Which is the "FORWARD SPRING", in the figure?
The Forward Spring is indicated by C, in the figure
The Forward Spring is indicated by D, in the figure
The Forward Spring is indicated by A, in the figure
The Forward Spring is indicated by B, in the figure
What is the full title of the IMO code which applies to all gas carriers built after 1986?
The International Code for Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (the IGC code)
The Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (the GC Code)
The Code for Existing Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (the Existing Ship Code)
The International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (the IGC Code)
It is noticed that some of the items that were to be used to lift some machinery components during a maintenance routine had not been tested for over 5 years. Which of the options given is the correct action to be taken in a situation like this?
Return them to the lifting gear locker and make a note in the Register of Lifting Gear that they need to be tested.
Mark the items as not to be used and store them securely until they can be tested by a competent person.
Have them inspected immediately by a competent person so that they can be used for the task.
Scrap the items immediately as they are unusable once they have not been tested for 5 years.
What is the situation of this vessel?
This vessel is not under command, but is making way through the water.
This is a vessel constrained by her draft.
This vessel is not under command and stopped in the water.
When a vessel arrives at a port to pick up a pilot and enter harbour, there should be someone required to stand by the anchor forward. How should the anchor be prepared and ready?
The brake may be insufficient to hold the anchor, so leave everything in place except the cement/covering of the chain locker
The brake securely applied, all cement/covering into the chain locker and securing arrangements from windlass removed. The guillotine can remain for removal when ready
The use of the anchor will not normally be required when going straight into port, so the anchor does not need to be prepared, but left ready for going back out to sea.
Leave the brake on securely.
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.
Did he study the contract in every detail before he signed it?
Of course he did, because he had to make sure that he could return home again.
No, he merely tried to be put ashore for medical treatment.
No, despite the fact that he promised to carry out several duties.
Yes, he wanted to see that everything was according to agreed terms.
The exhaust gas is too dark because of:
Faulty fuel injection pumps or valves
Some cylinders is overloaded
Inlet or exhaust valves are leaking
Where should a container containing Calcium Hypochlorite be stowed?
Away from sources of heat
Away from cargo transport units containing class 6 IMDG cargoes
Away from the centreline of the ship
Is it required to have supplementary emergency lighting on board ro-ro ships?
No, reflective marking indicates the escape routes
No, portable battery operated lamps shall be provided in alleyways and public spaces
Yes, all passenger public spaces and alleyways shall be provided with supplementary electric lighting
No, passengers should bring their own flashlights
This figure shows a transformer, with two windings, N(1) = 2000 and N(2) = 1000 turns, on a common magnetic circuit. Assume that there is no energy loss in the transformer itself. Calculate the current I(2) when the current I(1) = 2 A.
When can a vessel load concentrates whose moisture content exceeds the Transportable Moisture Limit?
When proved to an Administration that there is adequate stability
When the distance to the next port is less than 200nm
When proved to an Administration that there is adequate structural integrity
When proved to an Administration that there is adequate stability as well as structural integrity
What name is given to the process on an oil tanker, when inert gas is being blown into a cargo tank, to reduce the level of oxygen it contains?
Indicate the correct name of the tool on the sketch:
What is the minimum number of lifebuoys that shall be provided with self-igniting lights an self-activating smoke signals?
50% of the total number of lifebuoys
How can you arrange for safe movement of passengers on ro-ro decks?
It is easy, only drivers are allowed to stay in the car during loading and unloading.
Passengers are responsible for their own safety while moving about ro-ro decks.
Passengers should be warned of vehicle movements when entering or crossing car or vehicle decks. They should preferably keep to walkways while moving about the ship.
Passengers should stay in their cars until loading is completed. They should keep to walkways when leaving the car.
A crew member is seen to collapse on entering a cargo hold of a bulk carrier; what action should be taken?
A full emergency must be declared
Crewman to be assisted out of hold
What is a system employing a single common freshwater cooler (cooled by means of seawater) called?
High temperature freshwater system
Low temperature freshwater system
What criteria are used to assess a bulk carrier’s Fatigue Strength?
The option of alternate hold loading
The ship’s deadweight at the summer loadline
Midship section scantlings
What precautions should be taken with Ro-Ro cargoes when crossing the oceans in winter?
Additional cargo lashings should be applied at the loadport
The ship should avoid areas of heavy weather
A consequence of operating a centrifugal pump with the discharge valve closed would be:
Hydrogen sulphide is a component associated with crude oil cargoes. At which of the following concentrations will dizziness, headache, nausea, etc occur within 15 minutes, followed by loss of consciousness and possibly death, after 30-60 minutes exposure?
What dangers are associated with using a steep loading ramp?
The ramp's hoisting wires can be damaged
The ends of ro-ro units can be damaged
It will not be possible to drive vehicles off the ramp
The ramp may slide off the pier
What can happen with a lub. oil cooled piston if You stop the lub. oil pump immediately after You stop the engine?
You save the oil sealings in the piston.
The oil flashpoint will be changed.
Overheating of the piston, and oil coke deposits in the cooling chambers.
To prevent inadvertent leaks, bunker manifold not in use should:
Have blank flanges fitted and tightened with some bolts in place
Have blank flanges fitted with gaskets and tightened with all bolts in place
Have blank flanges fitted with gaskets and tightened with some bolts in place
Have blank flanges fitted and tightened with all bolts in place
On a container vessel, select from the list the most effective method of dealing with a fire in an under deck cargo space.
Boundary cool the cargo hold from the deck.
Deploy the fixed fire fighting system.
Tackle the fire locally with fire hoses.
Turn the vessel off the wind to reduce the relative wind strength.
Loading of a palletised cargo onto a conventional reefer vessel is almost complete. The final pallets are to be loaded into the hatch square pre-slung. Which of the options is the main reason for loading these final pallets pre-slung?
To allow the stevedores at the loading port to complete operations quickly.
To allow a quick start to cargo discharge without damaging any of the cargo.
So that the stevedores at the discharge port know which pallets to unload first.
To allow a tight stow at the completion of loading in the hatch square.
The effective stability of a tug, when assisting a vessel to manoeuvre, can be decreased by hydrodynamic interaction with the ship it is assisting. Where is the most dangerous position of the tug relative to the ship, for this adverse affect to be found?
The most dangerous position is when the tug is alongside the amidships section of the larger vessel.
The most dangerous position is where the tug has made fast the towing spring and is then moving ahead of the larger vessel.
The most dangerous position is where the tug approaches the stern of the larger vessel and enters into its associated positive pressure field.
The most dangerous position is where the tug approaches the bow rounding the forward shoulder of the larger vessel.
The HP discharge valves of a 2 stage air compressor suffer from build up of carbon deposits even though the correct maintenance is carried out on them. What is the most likely cause of this problem?
Water in the compressor lubricating oil.
Worn scraper and piston rings.
Compressor cooling water temperature too low.
Ineffective air intake filter.
What is ‘Design Load’?
The total weight of cargo
The total weight of cargo subject to athwartships and longitudinal accelerations
The total weight of cargo subject to vertical accelerations
Loads for which the ship’s decks and hatchcovers are designed
What is the name by which the regulations which prevent and control pollution from ships are known?
The International Shipping Pollution Laws.
What is the SOLAS definition of deadweight?
Deadweight is the difference in tonnes between the displacement of a ship in water of specific gravity 1.025 and the load waterline corresponding to the assigned winter freeboard and the lightweight of the ship
Deadweight is the difference in tonnes between the displacement of a ship in water of specific gravity 1.000 and the load waterline corresponding to the assigned summer freeboard and the lightweight of the ship
Deadweight is the difference, in tonnes, between the displacement of a ship in water of specific gravity 1.025 and the load waterline corresponding to the assigned summer freeboard and the lightweight of the ship
Deadweight is the difference in tonnes between the displacement of a ship at its light and sea-going freeboards
Where can the information be found as to what actual cargoes a liquefied gas carrier can carry?
Safety Construction Certificate.
Safety Equipment Certificate.
At what temperature should Intermediate Fuel Oil (IFO) 180 be maintained so as not to damage a bulk cargo of grain?
Bananas form the largest proportion of fruit transported by sea. There are many varieties of banana. Which of the types given in the options is the most common type of banana that is transported by sea?
Why do we insulate cargo tanks and other components?
To protect the crewmembers.
To prevent heat flow in the cargo, and to protect the ship's bunker tanks.
To prevent heat flow into the cargo, and to protect the ships structure.
What is the maximum length of a fire zone on any deck?
Why should ro-ro passenger ships be subdivided into main vertical zones?
To comply with passenger safety, cargo safety and hull integrity training defined in the STCW convention
To comply with specific provisions for fire integrity defined by the Classification Society
To comply with specific provisions for fire integrity defined in SOLAS and to ensure safety of passengers and crew in case of a fire
To comply with company specific standards defined in the Safety Management System
How will you find the Tipping Moment of a cargo item?
Transverse accelerations/10 x weight of cargo item x height of its centre of gravity above its base
Transverse accelerations/10 x weight of cargo item x height of its centre of gravity above the keel
Transverse accelerations/7 x weight of cargo item x height of its centre of gravity above its base
Transverse accelerations/7 x vessel's natural roll period
Due to the relative low resistance of a Pt 100 sensor we might have to compensate for the cable-resistance to ensure a correct reading. Which of the 4 alternatives given is correct for the connection of this compensation resistance.
Fast rescue boats construction should be:
Rigid, inflated or rigid / inflated
Many LNG vessels have spherical cargo tanks. Which of the statements given in the options is the most accurate?
Using spherical tanks means double hulls are not required.
Using spherical tanks means that the cargo can be carried at pressures well above atmospheric.
Using spherical tanks allows more cargo to be carried as the tank is positioned above the deck.
Using spherical tanks means only a partial secondary barrier is required.
On an enclosed car deck, may the drivers stay in their vehicles during the voyage?
It is up to the captain to decide
It depends on what type of vehicle they have
What kind of damages do steel coils sustain?
Chemical reactions between the steel banding and outer envelope
To accommodate expansion of piping on the deck of a chemical tanker the following are fitted:
Flanges on the pipes at frequent intervals?
Natural bends at intervals?
Extra strong pipes that can withstand the forces of expansion?
What do you call the plan on board dealing with the distribution of the crew and their duties at fire fighting?
Having boarded the liferaft, how do you release the painter?
Cut it with the axe provided
Cut it with the safety knife stowed on the exterior of the canopy close to the painter attachment point
Let go the quick release toggle
Wait for it to break as it is provided with a weak link
A burn may occur when electricity of high current and voltage passes through the body. Most damage occurs at the points of entry and exit of electricity. What is the treatment of electrical burns?
Place sterile dressing over the burn and secure with a bandage.
Apply lotions and ointment to injured area and secure with a bandage.
Break blisters and secure with bandage.
Remove loose skin and apply ointment. Don't secure with bandage.