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Via Inmarsat-C a message is sent to an Inmarsat-C mailbox with a positive delivery notification (PDN). The groundstation will:
send a PDN, if the message has arrived in the mailbox
send no PDN’s with messages intended for the mailbox
send a PDN, as soon as the message is collected from the mailbox
In radio-traffic with a coast-station, a “personal call” means that one wishes:
to have a telephone conversation with a person whose name is known
to request a telephone alert call
to have a telephone conversation for account of a requested shore subscriber
What is the correct chemical name for Caustic Soda in liquid form?
Sodium Hydroxide solution
Potassium Hydroxide solution
Sodium Chlorate solution.
Sodium Hypochlorite solution.
You are about to pass another ship in a close situation. What can happen in this situation?
Due to suction, the two ships will be sucked together
The two ships will be pushed towards the banks
The bow of your ship will be sucked towards the stern of the other ship
Your ship will not be affected in this situation
What would be the correct definition of the term "Squat"?
Squat is the reduction of underkeel clearance due to increase of water flow under the keel and an increase in the water pressure
Squat is the reduction of underkeel clearance of a ship when it moves through shallow water due to a reduction in water pressure.
Squat is the loss of effectiveness of the rudder and propeller as a ship moves through shallow water due to the reduction of water pressure.
Squat is the reduction of underkeel clearance and the possible change of trim of a ship when it moves through shallow water due to a reduction in water pressure.
A ship is turning around a point called the "pivot point". What is the position of this invisible point when the ship is "dead" in the water?
Outside of the center line
About same position as the center of gravity
Near the stern of the ship
Your engine is going astern and you pick up sternway. The rudder is midships, and you are operating on a single, right-handed fixed screw. How will your ship react?
She will most likely change heading to starboard
She will most likely go straight astern
She will most likely change heading to port
The stern will be lifted to starboard
The rudder is hard over, full ahead in deep water. How much lift force remains when the engine is stopped?
The vessel is in a 360 degrees turn with engine full ahead. If the speed is reduced during the turn, will there be any change in the turning diameter?
Yes, the turning diameter will increase if the speed is reduced.
No, the turning diameter will only change if the rudder angle is reduced
Yes, the turning diameter will be smaller if the speed is reduced.
No, the turning diameter will not change if the speed is reduced.
What transmitting equipment as a rule is not allowed for us in territorial waters:
When should gangway nets be rigged?
When it is deemed necessary by the Master or the Chief Officer.
Whenever the gangway is rigged.
Whenever the gangway is regarded as unsafe.
Between sunset and sunrise.
Which international regulations govern the disposal of waste material, including galley waste, from ships?
The Industry Best Practise Guide for Restaurant Management.
What determines how containers should be lashed?
Advice from shore planners
The cargo securing manual
How often should normal testing of the cooling water be done?
What standing orders must be issued to engineers with regard to fuel oil tanks located below vehicle decks?
Never to heat fuel oil to more than 50?C
Never to heat fuel oil to more than 45?C
Never to heat fuel oil to more than 55?C
Never to heat fuel oil to more than what is specified for the vessel
Who is responsible for issuing an ISPS certificate?
You have just been handed six sample bottles by the cargo surveyor, containing Nitric Acid drawn from a cargo just loaded on your ship. How will you move them to the sample locker, prior to storage?
I will carry as many as I can in my arms in one go, but ensure first that I put on a pair of chemical-proof gloves.
I will instruct the cargo surveyor that he must deliver the samples to the locker himself.
I will obtain a plastic carrier bag, put the bottles inside and take them to the locker as quickly as possible.
I will place them into a proper container with a handle, such as a sample carrier or a strong bucket. When I move them, I will ensure that I am focused on this task alone.
What precaution must be taken when painting on deck during cargo operations?
There must be an established means of communication between crew members and the duty officer
Cargo hold fan inlets near paint areas must be closed
There must be an established means of communication between crew members and the bosun
You are close to the entrance to a port in thick fog. You hear the following signal. What does it mean?
That there is a vessel aground in the vicinity.
That there is a vessel at anchor in the vicinity. She is more than 100 metres in length.
That there is a vessel at anchor in the vicinity. She is less than 100 metres in length.
Discharge of a frozen cargo is about to start from a conventional reefer vessel. Select, from the options given, the best procedure to follow to ensure good cargo care.
The fans should be run at slow speed for one hour before discharge commences.
The fans should be kept running throughout discharge.
The fans should be kept running after the hatch is open until the stevedores enter the hatch.
The fans should be stopped just before the hatch lids are raised for opening.
On what design temperature do we need full secondarry barrier
When the design temperature is below –55oC
Only if the cargo tanks are loaded
When the design temperature is below –55oC and the tank is not independent type B or C, we must have full secondary barrier
When we are carrying cargo on less than –10oC
Who is responsible for ensuring your ship completes a security assessment?
Flag State Administration
Recognized Security Organization
Failed O-rings on a 2 stage air compressor cylinder liner have resulted in a water leak. Where is the leaking water most likely to go when the compressor is operating?
Into the crankcase and mix with the lube oil.
Which of the following is a requirement on an oil tanker before entering any enclosded area containing inert gas generating equipment?
The oxygen level should be checked with an explosimeter
The atmosphere should be gas free and contain 20.9% oxygen
The atmosphere should contain at least 5% oxygen
The atmosphere should contain not more than 5% by volume of explosive and poisonous gases
On a RoRo vessel, which of the ships trading certificates details the type and location that dangerous goods are allowed to be stowed onboard
The Cargo Ship Safety construction certificate
Safety Equipment certificate
Certificate of compliance for the carriage of Dangerous goods
On a Container vessel, what is the purpose of fixed stacking cones?
To prevent the horizontal movement of 40'containers at tank top level
To prevent horizontal movement of 20'containers in 40' cell guides
To prevent movement of 20'and 40' containers at deck level
To prevent the horizontal movement of 20'containers at tank top level
A refrigerated container vessel described as being 'con-air' would most likely maintain perishable products by which of the following means?
By supplying fresh water to the holds for additional cooling of suitable integral units.
Electric power supplied to clip on units which are attached to the reefer containers.
Cold air delivered direct to the containers via a system of ducts.
Electric power supplied direct to the containers via connections on deck and in the holds.
What are the type of signal output is derived from a NiCr/Ni thermocouple?
The Master arrives on the bridge obviously under the influence of alcohol and states he is taking over the "con" of the ship. What actions should the Officer of the Watch (OOW) take in this situation?
Tell the Master you do not think this is a good idea and retain control of the watch.
Watch the actions made by the Master and if not dangerous, wait until the Master becomes more capable to take control or leaves the bridge
Tell the Master you consider him incapable of taking over the responsibility of the watch and that he should retire to his cabin and sleep it off.
Attempt to diplomatically avoid taking any actions that would put the ship or crew into danger and call the Chief Officer for assistance.
During an unmanned period on a UMS vessel the "low water level" alarm for the jacket cooling water system expansion tank activates. What action would you take as duty engineer?
Answer the alarm and adjust the alarm set point for the water level in the expansion tank before resuming unmanned operation.
Answer the alarm then block the alarm function for later action and resume unmanned operation.
Answer the alarm then block the alarm and change to manned engineroom condition.
Answer the alarm, top up the tank and check the system for leakage before resuming unmanned operation.
An LNG carrier is equipped with membrane type tanks with a MARVS less than 0.7 bar. What additional cargo containment requirements, if any, are needed for this type of cargo tank arrangement?
Only a partial secondary barrier is required.
No secondary barrier is required as this is a self supporting arrangement.
Only a drip tray is required.
A full secondary barrier is required.
What is the normally accepted maximum allowable filling limit for the cargo tanks on an LNG carrier?
What term is applied to the technique of removing a portion of fish from the bone?
Recording the pulp temperature of fruit at all stages of the transport chain provides a valuable record of the status of the product. Which of the procedures given in the options should be adopted by a deck officer when dealing with the fruit?
After taking the pulp temperature the individual piece of fruit should be retained in the space with other specimens that have been used
After taking the pulp temperature the individual piece of fruit should be discarded as the specimen used will usually spoil rapidly.
It does not matter whether or not the specimen is left in the cargo space as the carriage temperature will preserve it.
After taking the pulp temperature the individual piece of fruit should be returned to the carton of fruit from which it was sampled
Which of the given options can be considered to be the most important physical property of a liquefied gas?
Its unsaturated vapour density.
Its saturated vapour pressure/temperature relationship.
What should a duty crew member do immediately upon observing funnel soot emissions?
What principle of measurement is the viscosity controller usually based upon?
measurement of temperature
measurement of two different temperatures
Measurement of differential pressure
After discharge of any refrigerated cargo a thorough inspection of the vessel should be carried out before presenting the vessel for loading the next cargo. Amongst the reasons for this is to ensure that any traces of or residues from the previous cargo are removed. This is particularly so if a fruit or meat cargo is to be loaded after a fish cargo has been carried. Select, from the options given, the main reason for this requirement.
Fish is usually carried frozen and there may be some damage to the insulation.
Fish can be oily and may leave an oily residue in the cargo space.
Fish is strong smelling and the odour may contaminate the next cargo.
Ventilating with fresh air may only remove the odour temporarily and it will build up again if residues are present.
Who must sign (and countersign) entries in a Cargo Record Book which documents cargo and cleaning operations on a chemical tanker?
Each completed operation shall be signed for and dated by the officer or officers in charge and, if applicable, by a surveyor appointed by the competent authority of the State in which the ship is unloading. Each completed page shall be countersigned by the master of the ship.
Each completed operation shall ner signed for and dated by the Officer or Officers of the Watch on which the operation took place. Each completed page shall be countersigned by the chief officer or the master of the ship.
Each operation shall be signed and dated by the officer or officers in charge and countersigned by the master of the ship. An entry and stamp shall be entered by the Responsible Person from the vessel's Management Office upon periodic inspection.
Each completed operation shall be signed for and dated by the pumpman or pumpmen instructed to carry out the task and countersigned by the officer in charge. A surveyor or superintendent may additionally sign to indicate that he has witnessed a particular operation.
What indicates the correct weight of a wrongly declared container?
The ship’s loading computer
Strain gauges fitted to the shore gantry cranes
The tare weight stamped on the container
Spray painting has been carried out in the engine room while the engine was running, and the turbocharger intake filter was not protected. Which one of the options given is most likely to result from this?
Scavenge air pressure lower than normal.
Exhaust gas temperatures lower than normal.
Scavenging air pressure is higher than normal
The revolution of the turbocharger lower than normal.
What is the meaning of organic chemistry?
Organic chemistry is substances that contain hydrocarbons and oxygen.
Organic chemistry is substances that do not contain of hydrocarbons.
Organic chemistry is substances that contain hydrocarbons.
Organic chemistry is substances that contain of hydrocarbons, nitrogen and oxygen.
Skin contact with liquid methane can result in severe frostbite. Assuming a crewman's hands have been frostbitten due to exposure to liquid methane, which of the given options would be an appropriate initial first aid action?
Place the victim's hands in his bare armpits
Keep the victim's hands uncovered to allow the fresh air to warm and dry them.
Rub the victim's hands vigorously.
Place the victim's hands on or very close to a hot surface.
What is a "ladle"?
Part of a Steward's uniform.
A Mediterranean vegetable.
When is the Officer of the Watch officially relieved of his responsibilities of being in charge of the watch?
The Officer of the Watch remains in charge of the watch for the full watch, when the vessel is deep sea
The Master and the Officer of the Watch share the responsibility when they are both on the bridge together.
When the Master informs the Officer of the Watch that he is taking over the "con" (watch responsibilities)
When the Master enters the bridge
What is the Maximum Securing Load of high tensile steel chains?
35% of the breaking strength
40% of the breaking strength
25% of the breaking strength
30% of the breaking strength
The refrigeration system for the ships provisions consists of a number of cold rooms served by a central refrigeration system. The evaporator coils for the vegetable room are found to be frosting up even though the room is down to temperature and the liquid line valve has closed. Select, from the options given, the automatic control component which is likely to be malfunctioning and so cause this condition.
The low pressure cut out for the compressor.
Thermostatic expansion valve for the meat room.
Back pressure control valve.
The liquid line valve for the flour room.
The IMO IGC code details the requirements for cargo piping systems on gas carriers? Which one of the options given is part of these requirements?
Cargo pipelines must resist at least 1.25 times maximum vapour pressure.
Cargo pipelines must resist horizontal displacement from cargo surge pressure.
All cargo pipelines must be made of high tensile steel.
Cargo pipelines are not allowed beneath deck level on gas carriers.
On a Container vessel, which of these motions is not taken into account when calculating forces on a container stow?
What could be the reason for the magnetic compass to swing through large angles when the ship is rolling in a seaway?
The error due to deviation is large for that ships heading
The heeling error magnets are upside down and/or not in the correct position.
The Coefficient B determined by the Compass Corrector at the last dry-dock was not correctly calculated.
The induced magnetism from the earth's magnetic field is very strong in that area
How to determine when the cool down is complete?
When from compressor to vapour manifold reach - 25 C.
When temperature monitor or liquid level gauges show a liquid presence in the bottom of the tank.
When vapour from HD compressor reach - 40 C.
When outlet from spray header reach - 10 C.
Complete the following statement from the options given. 'Following maintenance work to a single element, feed water regulator for a steam boiler it is necessary to...
..apply lagging to the whole device.
..apply lagging only to the parts that can be touched by personnel.
..apply lagging to the water connection only.
..apply lagging to the steam connection only.
Which publication sets out in detail the forces that cause cargo shifting?
The Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes (BC Code)
The Cargo Stowage and Security (CSS) Code
The Cargo Securing Manual (CSM)
The ship’s stability manual
You are in charge of discharging and crude oil washing a crude oil carrier.What is the maximum allowed oxygen level in the Inert Gas supply to a tank being crude oil washed (IMO)?
A walk-in refrigerator has been out of use for several weeks and needs cleaning. It has been closed for a long time because there is a suspicion that there may be a small gas leak from the cooling system. What should you do?
Hold your breath as you enter, locate the gas leak and stick a bit of tape over it.
Seek advice from ther ship's safety officer who will perform a risk assessment and advise on any precautions necessary.
Nothing special - it's only a refrigerator and everything will be OK.
Get someone to come inside the refrigerator with you.
Which of the following instruments is normally part of a control-loop
During a ship to ship cargo transfer operation it is required that:
The main engine be on 1 hour notice.
None of the listed alternatives need be maintained.
An efficient engine room watch with the main engine on standby be maintained.
The main engine be on 1/2 hour notice, and no watch need be maintained in the Engine room.
What will happen when the ship arrives in Rotterdam?
The anchor will be tested when the ship arrives in Rotterdam
The ship will receive fuel and diesel oil bunkers when it arrives in Rotterdam
The navigation lights will be tested when the ship arrives in Rotterdam
The main engine will be tested when the ship arrives in Rotterdam
How are cargo tanks classified under the IBC Code?
Stainless steel tanks / zinc coated tanks / phenolic coating tanks.
Compartments greater than 3001 cubic metres capacity / compartments between 3000 cubic metres and 1251 cubic metres capacity / compartments less than 1250 cubic metres capacity.
Centre tanks / wing tanks / deck tanks.'
Independent gravity tanks / independent pressure tanks / integral gravity tanks.
There are a number of liquefied gases transported by sea. What is the most common component of these liquefied gases?
A mixture of natural gas liquids (NGLs).
A mixture of chlorine and ammonia.
A mixture of hydrocarbon gases.
A mixture of non-hydrocarbon chemical gases.
A small electric motor needs to be taken to the bottom plates for fitting to a domestic water pump. It is only just too heavy to be manually carried so is to be lowered using the engine room crane. Which of the options given would be a suitable strop to use for the operation?
Any piece of rope will do as the motor is only just too heavy to carry.
A wire strop which is rated for twice the required load but is out of certification.
Any strop which looks big enough to carry the load.
Any certified strop which has a safe working load greater than the weight of the motor.
Where should fixed stacking cones be positioned?
On deck in non-cellular vessels
At the base of cell guides
Between containers in under-deck stowage locations
On the tank top in non-cellular vessels
What name is applied to foods (in particular meat) that have been prepared according to the rules of Islam?
This circuit shown is a logic gate with two 'high' input signals, A and B, and one output signal Q. Which type of logic function does the gate provide?
What is the time limit for abandonment of passenger ships?
15 minutes from the time the abandon ship signal is given
2 hours from the time the abandon ship signal is given
30 minutes from the time the abandon ship signal is given
To Sweep the Ship in an emergency means that crewmembers are:
giving safety announcements from the bridge
sounding alarm bells from the bridge
searching for passengers in cabins or other hidden places onboard
directing passenger crowds to muster and embarkation stations
Furniture in stairways and corridors shall be kept to a minimum on board passenger ships, why?
Escape routes must be clear of obstructions and also due to fire protection
It is not allowed to sit in stairways and corridors
Passengers will most probably sleep in stairways and corridors if they are furnished
Which one of the listed requirements for passenger ships regarding personal life-saving appliances do not correspond to present regulations?
The 5% extra lifejackets carried on board have to be stowed in conspicuous places on deck or at the muster stations?
Ro-ro passenger ships shall carry at least 2 lifebuoys provided with self-igniting lights an self-activating smoke signals
All lifejackets shall be fitted with reflex, a whistle and a light
All lifejackets shall be fitted with a whistle, a light and a smoke signal
The pressure inlet to a pressure gauge is varied from zero to full scale and back to zero again. The output (indicating pressure) versus true pressure is shown in the diagr.The non - coincidence(mis - match) of loading and unloading curve is due to internal friction in the instrument. What do we call this phenomenon?
Which of the following answers would most appropriately describe shell plating damage to the vessel?
"My vessel has sustained damage to shell plating in way of No. 3 cargo hold"
"My vessel has sustained damage to shell plating below the waterline"
"My vessel has sustained damage to shell plating above the waterline"
"My vessel has sustained damage to shell plating below the waterline in way of No. 3 cargo hold, starboard side"
A compressed air supply system has two automatically controlled air compressors. When demand is high both compressors are needed to meet the delivery requirements. What is the best method for controlling the compressors to meet a varying, but intermittent demand?
Start and stop of the compressors controlled by timer switches.
Continuous running of both compressors and the use of unloading devices.
One compressor running continuously with the other on standby.
Sequential start initiated by pressure switches set at different switching pressures.
What is the disadvantage of using High Tensile Steel (HTS) in ship construction?
Enhanced vibration in HTS areas
Diminished cargo carrying capacity
Fast rescue boats shall be stowed and kept in a state of continuous readiness for launching:
By assigned crew in less than 15 minutes
Many gas carriers are designed to carry liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). How is LPG defined in the IMO Gas Codes?
LPG is defined as butane and ethane or a mixture of both.
LPG is defined as propane and butane or a mixture of both.
LPG is defined as propane and ethane or a mixture of both.
LPG is defined as propane and methane or a mixture of both.
Frozen cargo such as lamb carcasses requires careful loading to ensure a neat and tight stow in the hold and requires the crew and stevedores to have considerable skill to achieve this. Which of the options given is the main reason for this?
The carcasses are difficult to pick up when handling.
The carcasses are of an irregular shape.
The carcasses are often large.
Where would you look for information on the ratings applied to a vessel's fire ratings on her bulkheads, based on SOLAS requirements?
The Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate.
The Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate.
The MODU Safety Certificate.
The Safety Management Certificate.
It is necessary, prior to loading a refrigerated cargo on a conventional reefer vessel, to prove that the hold bilges are clear and that the bilge system is functioning correctly. Which of the cargo types given in the options would be expected to produce the most water during a voyage?
A cargo of fruit loaded at field temperature.
A cargo of fruit loaded pre-cooled.
A cargo of hard frozen perishable goods.
After discharge of a cargo of bananas there are a lot of cartons of condemned fruit on the deck. The vessel is not in a special area and is more than 100 miles from land. Select from the given options the best way to dispose of the condemned fruit.
Remove and retain all of the packaging including any inner plastic bags and dispose of the condemned fruit overboard.
Keep the cargo onboard until the vessel enters a port with suitable disposal facilities.
Dispose of the complete cartons of condemned fruit overboard and make an entry into the Garbage Disposal Log.
Keep the fruit for crew consumption and dispose of the packaging.
Are we allowed to load ammonia on inert gas?
We are not allowed to load ammonia on inert gas except when the inert gas is dry enough
We are not allowed to load ammonia on inert gas
We are allowed to load ammonia on inert gas if the inert gas has dew point less than 0oC
Ammonia can be loaded as long as the cargo tank is liquid free of last cargo
After a bulk cargo is discharged what should be done with CO 2 lines in each cargo hold?
Each line must be washed through with fresh water
Each line should be blanked off
Each line must be blown through with compressed air to ensure that they are clear of cargo?
No maintenance is required
During a stay in port, what shall always be ready at the gangway?
When preparing to ballast the double-bottom tanks of a General Cargo Vessel, which of the following must be done?
All tanks ballasted at the same time
All cargo operations completed
The Chief Officer's ballast plan followed exactly
Ensure that the vessel is kept on an even keel throughout the operation
In which of the following processes will the time constant be of minor importance
Which of the following terms may be used to describe a cloth or paper towel which picks up water or spilled liquid easily and effectively?
What is the mean of mean draught?
Forward mean draught + after mean draught divided by 2
6 (forward mean draught + after mean draught) divided by 8
Forward mean draught + after mean draught + midship mean draught divided by 2
Forward mean draught + after mean draught + midship mean draught divided by 6
Port State Control Officers are authorised to:
Detain ships that are not meeting the requirements for a minimum of 30 days
Regularly inspect ships known to meet the requirement
Inspect and detain ship that are not meeting the requirements until they are able to demonstrate compliance with the regulations
Sign oil record book entries
On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term "BUOY LINE" are given. Which one is the correct one?
Buoy line is given by B on the figure
Buoy line is given by D on the figure
Buoy line is given by C on the figure
Buoy line is given by A on the figure
On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term "DEPTH TO MAIN DECK" are given. Which one is the correct one?
Depth is given by A on the figure
Depth is given by B on the figure
Depth is given by C on the figure
Depth is given by D on the figure
Why is it impossible to have a lifeboat drill at present?
Because the crew will be busy heaving the anchor
Because the lifeboats are defect
Because the ship is leaving after sunset the following day
Because the anchor is damaged, and the ship is drifting away from its anchor zone
Which position is the best to stop bleeding from the nose?
Holding the nose above steamed water.
Laying on the back, leaning the head as much back as possible.
Laying on the back, holding a wet, cold towel on the top of the nose.
Sitting on a chair, leaning forward, with two fingers pressing the nose together.