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The aim of fire detection is
all the answers are correct
to discover where a fire starts
to begin applying an emergency plan
In the radio telex-traffic the landline-connection with a subscriber ashore will be broken with the following command:
How long must an Oil Record Book, documenting oil cargo operations, be retained on board after the last entry has been made?
It may be disposed of, or landed at the next port, following completion.
Which of the following hull shapes would normally provide a directionally stable ship?
A long ship with a wide beam
A short ship with a wide beam
A long ship with a narrow beam.
A short ship with a narrow beam
If your chemical tanker is equipped with high velocity venting valves, at what minimum height above the weather deck or catwalk should they be installed?
What should be clearly marked on the cowl ventilators of a General Cargo Vessel?
The date when last painted
The Open and Closed positions with the last date of testing
The last internal inspection date
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
A bulk cargo is loaded and the cargo stow has been left with an excessive peak height; what could be the result of this situation?
Excessive stresses on transverse bulkheads
Excessive stresses on tank top
On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term "QUAY" given. Which one is the correct one?
Quay is given by D on the figure
Quay is given by A on the figure
Quay is given by C on the figure
Quay is given by B on the figure
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.
What is known as "cargo sweat" on a Bulk Carrier?
Condensation of moisture directly onto the ships structure
Condensation of moisture directly onto the cargo
Condensation of moisture onto the ships structure and cargo
What are some of the most important tasks to carry out on a bulk carrier, before commencing hatch cleaning operations?
Hatch covers to be opened and cranes ready
Sufficient manpower available and ER informed
Risk Assessment, Permit to work /enter and tool-box talk
Which statement about the use of profiling onboard a ship is true?
A random selection process must be established.
Detection equipment can be used in place of profiling.
Profilers need at least half an hour to gather the information they need.
Only visitors can be profiled.
The data logger on a reefer vessel normally records temperatures for air delivery, air return and cargo pulp. How would the air delivery and return temperatures be expected to vary during the first few days of carrying a cargo of citrus fruit which had not been pre-cooled before loading?
The difference between the two temperatures would steadily increase.
The difference between the two temperatures would remain constant.
The two temperatures would remain constant
The difference between the two temperatures would steadily reduce.
What does a ship’s angle of pitch vary with?
Sea state and wind force combined
What is a typical composition of LNG (Arabian Gulf)?
Methane 75% - Ethane 12% - Propane 13%
Methane 80% - Ethane 15% - Propane 5%
Methane 91% - Ethane 6% - Propane 3%
On the diagram provided, there are four (4) possible directions indicating the term "AHEAD". Which one is the correct?
Ahead is given by A on the figure
Ahead is given by D on the figure
Ahead is given by B on the figure
Ahead is given by C on the figure
There are many applications in circuit theory where it is important to obtain the maximum possible power that a given source can deliver. This figure consists of a practical voltage source V(g) with internal resistance R(s). What resistance R(L) will maximize the power transmission from the source to R(L)?
Modern conventional reefer vessels tend to be designed with large, unobstructed areas on the main deck. Select, from the options given, the main reason for this feature of the vessels' design.
To leave the maximum space for lifting on and off of palletised cargo when using a shore crane.
To leave space for the carriage of deck cargo.
To leave the maximum space available for the carriage of containers on deck.
To make the vessels easier to build..
You have a cargo of Lube Oil Additive in tank 6 Centre. Which of the following will happen if heating is applied and the temperature increases?
Its weight will increase - it will get heavier.
It will contract - its volume will decrease.
Its weight will decrease - it will get lighter.
It will expand - its volume will increase.
Generators work on the principle of electromagnetic induction. The internal e.m.f. generated in the phase windings of an a.c. generator is controlled by:
The internal volt drop and the residual magnetism.
The internal volt drop and the load current.
The diesel speed and excitation current.
The diesel speed, magnetising force and load current.
A deck patrol notices that a cargo space carrying refrigerated cargo under controlled atmosphere (CA) is not padlocked shut. Select, from the options given, the main reason why such a space should be kept locked.
It is a requirement of the ship security plan that such spaces should be locked.
To prevent unauthorised entry into the space because of the hazard risk due to low temperature in the space.
To prevent unauthorised entry into the space because of the hazard risk due to the low oxygen content of the controlled atmosphere in the space.
To minimise the occurrence of pilferage of a valuable cargo.
What is a Marine Evacuation System?
Liferafts supported by Fast Rescue Boats and Lifeboats
Evacuation Chute(s)/Slide(s) and Liferafts
Assistance from other ships
The purpose of the surface blow valve is to
Remove any oil or scum on water surface
Remove air from feed-water
Remove sludge and scale from boiler tubes
Which of these statements about drug smugglers modes of operating is true?
An organized conspiracy usually smuggles a small amount of drugs.
"Drugs smuggled by an organized conspiracy are usually concealed in a primary ship system such as the engine room or in a tank, void or compartment."
Individual entrepreneurs usually smuggle large quantities of drugs.
Drugs hidden by individual entrepreneurs are usually difficult to detect.
s it required that the PA-system (Public Address) is connected to a back-up power sypply?
No, the crew will inform the passengers in case of any black out or power failure
Yes, only if the voyage is more than 12 hours
Yes, the public address system shall be connected to the emergency source of power
Where is the normal position of the "Pivot Point" of a vessel when going astern?
1/3 of the vessel's length from the bow
Between 1/4 of the ship's length from the stern and the rudder post
Between amidships and 1/4 of the vessel's length from the bow
What sort of information must an inhibitor certificate contain?
Inhibitor name, number of cargo tanks inhibited, duration of effectiveness of inhibitor, expected duration of sea voyage and temperature limitation qualifying the lifetime of the inhibitor
Inhibitor name, number of cargo tanks inhibited, duration of effectiveness of inhibitor, expected duration of sea voyage and date the cargo tanks are inhibited
Inhibitor name, date inhibited and expire date of the inhibitor
Inhibitor name, concentration of inhibitor, duration of effectiveness of inhibitor, expected duration of sea voyage, temperature limitation qualifying the lifetime of the inhibitor and number of cargo tanks inhibited
What is the correct definition of: -boat drill?
Training in lifeboat handling.
When we are taking "ullages", what are we actually doing?
Measuring the distance from the bottom of the tank to the surface of cargo
Measuring the distance from the bottom of the tank to the ullage reference point
Measuring the distance from the surface of the cargo to the ullage reference point
Measuring the distance from the surface of the cargo to the underside of the maindeck
When preparing a cargo tank on a liquefied gas carrier for loading cargo following inspection of the tank a number of different steps are required. What is the first step required after such an inspection?
When a new crewmember joins a ship for the first time, on-board training and instructions in the use of the ship's life-saving appliances, including survival craft equipment and in the use of the ship's fire extinguishing appliances shall be given as soon as possible. What is the maximum timeframe for completion of this training?
Ro-ro passenger ships shall either carry automatically self-righting liferafts or canopied reversible liferafts. What does it mean that a liferaft is automatically self-righting?
The liferaft will automatically turn back into an upright position when it is fully loaded with people
The liferaft will automatically turn back into an upright position when it is empty of people
It means the same as self-righting lifeboats
One person can manage to turn the liferaft back into an upright position
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
How is the prime mover load normally kept to a minimum when starting up an electric driven reciprocating type air compressor?
By using an unloading device to keep the compressor delivery valves open until the machine is up to speed.
By using an unloading device to keep the compressor suction valves open until the machine is up to speed.
By keeping the second stage drain valve open until the machine is up to speed.
By keeping the main discharge valve closed until the machine is up to speed.
With reference to the installation of pressure gauges for steam systems. Complete the following statement from the options given. To protect a bourdon tube type pressure gauge which is to be fitted to a steam line it should ….
..be fitted directly to the steam pipe.
..be fitted to the steam pipe using a flexible hose.
..be fitted with a siphon loop between it and the steam pipe.
..have its casing filled with water.
Which publication, other than SOLAS, contains information regarding the personal safety equipment that must be carried onboard liquefied gas carriers?
How is the temperature of the high temperature circuit of a central cooling system normally controlled?
By controlling the bypass of flow for the central coolers.
By increasing the flow rate through the main engine cooling circuit
By controlling the flow through the fresh water evaporator heating circuit.
By mixing with water from the low temperature circuit.
During overhaul of some plate type compressor valves the engine room rating is asked to clean the valve plates and seat. Some of the valve plates are heavily marked. What action should be taken?
Skim the valve plates in the lathe to remove all of the marks.
Discard the defective valve plates and replace them with new spares.
Dress the valve plates up using a portable grinder.
Use coarse grinding paste to remove the marks from the valve plates as quickly as possible.
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
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
The operation of a diesel engine is controlled by a mechanical-hydraulic, compensated speed sensing governor. How will the governor control be affected if the compensation needle valve is closed in and the engine load changes?
The governor will hunt resulting in erratic engine speed control.
Engine speed control will be sluggish.
A change in load will not affect a speed sensing governor.
Altering the compensation needle valve has no effect on speed control.
To whom should you report when the bow port or stern ramp is closed and secured?
The bridge/ Officer on watch
What lights are required on an inconspicuous, partly-submerged vessel or object of less than 25 metres in breadth (other than a dracone) being towed?
A flashing yellow light on the tow, where it can best be seen.
One all-round white light on the tow where it can best be seen.
No lights are required on a tow of this description.
One all-round light at or near the forward end and one at or near the after end of the tow.
Passenger ships have a normal requirement of 1 lifejacket per person + 10% for children. In addition to this, how many lifejackets have to be stowed in conspicuous places on deck or at the muster stations?
In RoRo Cargo Planning What should be considered for the location of stowage of a heavy loads such as transformer, locomotive or work boats?
The discharge port rotation
Requests from the stevedore
The stability of the vessel, access to the location and the SWL of the stowage location
When you are calibrating an instrument what is the most common first step in the procedure (consult the manual)
Adjustment of Zero-point and span
On routine daily inspection you notice that there is a light arcing between an alternator's carbon brushes and rotor sliprings, with alternator operating at 70% load. Should you:
Check the surface of the sliprings, polish if necessary and bed in the brushes
Clean up and increase the tension on the brushes
Move the position of the brushes around the sliprings to find the correct neutral position
Reverse the polarity of the excitation voltage at the brush holder connection
What area of an ordinary cook's knife is most likely to contain trapped particles of food and will require particular attention when it is being washed and cleaned?
The area where the blade is fiited into the handle.
The back edge of the blade.
The tip or point of the blade.
The area that has been gripped by the fingers and palm of the hand.
On a RoRo vessel, which of the following is likely to tip over in heavy weather?
Cargoes with low centres of gravity
Cargoes with high centres of gravity
Which of the given options is the approximate value of the flammable range for Methane measured as a percentage volume in air?
During regular inspection of alternator windings it is found that windings are always covered with a heavy oil film coming from the atmosphere surrounding the auxiliary engine. After cleaning with an approved solvent, what should be done?
Reinsulate the windings after each cleaning
Take no additional action
Blank off intake air filters
Improve material of intake air filters
"Part way through a profiling interview with a supplier, the package the individual is carrying arouses your suspicion. What do you do?"
Confront the individual and demand that he open the package.
Discreetly inform someone of your suspicions so he or she can get assistance.
Call for help on the radio.
Take the package and open it.
What is the approximately efficiency of the ejector?
The ejector's efficiency is between 60% and 70%.
The ejector's efficiency is between 30% and 40%.
The ejector's efficiency is between 70% and 80%.
The ejector's efficiency is between 20% and 30%.
You are alongside and the hoses have been connected for discharge. The jetty-man shouts across to you, telling you to start cargo. The Duty Officer has not yet given you any instructions to commence. What will you do?
Open the valves and start discharge as soon as possible.
Advise the jetty-man that there is a problem on board and you will notify him when you are ready.
Ignore the jetty-man. Do nothing.
Advise the Duty Officer and await further instructions. Ask the jetty-man to stand by.
On a Container vessel, where should containers with untreated fishmeal cargo be carried?
On deck away from sunlight
Separated from class 4.2 containers
Which of the following terms describes the cooking technique where food, such as a portion of fish, is placed in a shallow dish and partially covered by a liquid and then brought to and maintained at a temperature just below the boiling point?
Which of these procedures should crew follow when conducting a search?
Search the perimeter of the space up to a height of 5 feet.
Wait in the area they’ve finished searching until they’re contacted for a status update.
"Stand quietly in various spots around the space, listening for unusual sounds like the tick tock of a clock mechanism."
Conduct random or spot checks of logical threat areas.
Which of the following instruments is normally part of a control-loop
During inspection of a high pressure fuel pump for a medium speed diesel engine it is observed that the upper leading edge and the lower helical edge of the pump plunger have suffered from erosion damage. Select the correct action to take to remedy this from the options given.
Replace the complete pump with a new or reconditioned spare.
Renew the plunger and barrel insert as a pair.
Smooth away the damaged area with a grinder and polishing stone and refit it.
Renew only the plunger if the barrel appears undamaged.
Clay slurry, coal slurry, dextrose solution and molasses. In which MARPOL product category are these substances classified under the revision that came into effect on 1st January 2007?
Indicate the correct name for the part marked on the sketch:
Which of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Codes contains information regarding the Construction and Equipment of Ships carrying Liquefied Gas in Bulk?
LNG cargoes are carried at temperatures well below ambient conditions. Which of the statements given in the options best describes how the low temperatures which are necessary are maintained during a normal loaded voyage?
The cargo tanks are fully insulated.
Most LNG carriers are fitted with reliquefaction plants.
The cargo tank pressures are maintained below atmospheric conditions.
The cargo tanks on LNG carriers are made of very thick metal.
What is the primary hazard associated with the carriage of a bulk cargo of salt on a Bulk Carrier?
There are no special hazards associated with this cargo
The cargo may be liable to self heat.
The only possible hazard is associated with ingress of water into the hold and a loss of stability
This cargo maybe liable to spontaneous combustion
Water and acid mixed together in certain concentrations can result in the development of dangerously high heat levels and aggressive reactions with steel surfaces. Which of the following is a general description of the approach to be adopted when cleaning a cargo tank after the discharge of Sulphuric Acid?
It is important that, once cleaning commences, large quantities of washing water can be delivered as quickly as possible, so that the acid is repaidly diluted.
It is critical that, as cleaning commences, washing water is introduced in a controlled manner, allowing time for the acid and water in the sump to mix slowly and thoroughly before the rest of the tank surfaces are flushed.
A mixture of hot fresh water and Sodium Hydroxide solution (50/50) should be prepared beforehand and then circulated around the tank, rapidly neutralising any remaining acid.
Any acid remaining in the sump should first be ejected and the tank ventilated for a minimum of 30 minutes before the introduction of any water, ensuring that there are insufficient acid residues to create any dangerous reaction.
What action should be taken if a purifier starts to vibrate heavily during normal operations?
Leave the purifier running and check it again after its next scheduled sludge cycle.
Stop the purifier and then restart it
Stop the purifier immediately. Check the machine for fouling or mechanical damage. Do not restart until cause is identified and fault rectified.
A new reefer vessel is described as having 'Cargo spaces lined with stainless steel, refrigeration supplied by circulating cold air around the outside of cargo spaces, no hatches on deck and one light crane'. Which of the vessel types given in the options is the most likely type being described?
A vessel designed for the carriage of fish at very low temperatures.
A vessel designed for the carriage of specialised fruit.
A vessel designed for the carriage of orange juice in bulk.
A vessel designed for carriage of chilled meat products.
A high speed diesel engine has been subject to a major overspeed incident due to governor failure. During checks for damage it is found that some of the bottom end bolts have slackened off slightly. There appears to be no other damage to any of the bearings, the running gear or to the crankshaft. From the options given select the action to be taken before bringing the engine back into service.
Renew all of the bottom end bolts.
Retighten the bottom end bolts that were slack back to the recommended torque.
Renew all of the running gear for the engine including the crankshaft and bearings.
Renew all of the bottom end bolts that were found slack.
What can cause crewmembers to abdicate their safety roles?
Inadequate fire-fighting training
No lifeboat drills for passengers
Inadequate fire-fighting provisions
What term is applied to solid foods, commonly vegetables, that have been mashed and stirred until smooth?
Which of the following could cause a blowback from a steam boiler oil fired furnace?
Trying to ignite burner from hot brickwork
Having the fuel oil temperature too high
Having the fuel oil pressure too high
Opening air registers too quickly
A Ship Security Assessment is integral to the creation of your ship’s security plan.
What is the purpose of introducing inert gas into cargo tanks?
To create a non-explosive atmosphere in the tank.
To reduce the static electricity potential in the tank.
To prevent evaporation of cargo.
To make the tank safe for entry.
What is the correct definition of: -fair lead?
Where the mooring lines lead.
A remedy leading to fairway.
A lead to test the bottom.
A remedy to close the holds.
What English name is given to a kind of heavy-duty, wide-bladed knife, used for dividing joints of meat or poultry and which is much favoured by cooks of far-eastern nationalities for a wider range of cutting tasks?
Where do you find detailed information and specific technical requirements for fire safety systems?
Fire Safety Systems Code (FSS Code)
Read the text in the diagram and answer the following question: When should training in personal survival techniques be given?
During the first week on board
During a walk around of a stow of refrigerated containers, one of the containers is noted to be quiet and has a red light showing on the control panel. Select, from the options given, the most likely cause of this condition.
The red light indicates that there is power to the container.
The red light indicates that an air change is in progress.
The red light indicates that there is a fault with the container's refrigeration unit.
The red light indicates that there is no power to the container.
Why should engine and boiler rooms be kept clean and any oil spillage cleaned up immediately?
To avoid being fined by the port state control.
To reduce the premium to be paid to the insurance company.
To reduce risk of fire and the risk of slipping.
To prevent oil spillage from damaging deck paint coatings.
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 anticipated rolling period of a ship with a large initial Transverse Metacentric Height (GM) and would there be any associated dangers to consider?
Long slow roll and no particular hazards
Short sharp period of roll associated with breaking lashings and shifting cargo
Short period of roll, but a very stable ship and no associated dangers
Long period of roll with free surface effects at a maximum.
When tuning a cascade control system, where do you start
The slave controller with the master controller in manual mode
The slave controller with the master controller in auto mode
Many large slow speed diesel engines operating on heavy fuel oil have a fuel injection system which features Variable Injection Timing. How does this affect engine operation?
VIT allows the ship's engineers to alter the injection timing for each load setting with a simple single adjustment of the fuel rack.
VIT increases engine efficiency by automatically maintaining the maximum cylinder pressure over the entire load range.
VIT increases engine efficiency by automatically maintaining the maximum cylinder pressure over part of the load range.
VIT improves engine operation by automatically controlling the start of fuel injection when it detects a poor quality fuel.
How should the hook be released from a davit lowered liferaft?
Just prior to reaching the water, the lanyard should be pulled. This sets the hook which will automatically release once the raft is waterborne
Wait until the raft is waterborne, then pull the lanyard
Cut the weak link on the wire with the axe provided
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
What class of fire involves gas?
If the general/fire alarm are sounding, and evacuation is required. What is the best way to ensure that all passengers are aware of the situation?
Using public announcement system to inform about situation. Inform passenger to report to designated area for head count.
The cabin attendant take stand at the muster stations to check of all passengers in his section. If somebody is missing, report to their superior.
Public announcement system to be used for informing. The cabin attendant should proceed to their cabin section, and search all cabins. If the area is inaccessible report to their superior.
Alarm signal and public announcement system will be effectively, including head count at muster point.
What kind of information must be posted in all passenger cabins?
The route to musterstation, how to put on lifejacket and different emergency signals used onboard the ship.
Where the restaurant is located
The route to musterstation, and how to put on lifejacket.