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Which one of the listed requirements regarding the stowage of a survival craft corresponds to present SOLAS regulations? Each survival craft shall *be stowed:
On the starboard side of the ship
In a state of readiness so that two crew-members can prepare for embarkation and launching in less than 15 minutes
In a secure and sheltered position and protected from damage by fire or explosion
Wherever space is available
How many hand held distress flares are carried in each lifeboat?
Mention some important thoughts for what you have to do when you recognise that fire break out onboard.
Commence fighting the fire, call the persons around the fire and join the fire squad
Report to bridge or duty officer, actuate the fire alarm, call the persons around the fire and join the fire squad
Go to the lifeboat start the motor then call the duty officer and commence fight the fire
Report to bridge or duty officer, actuate the fire alarm, organise and commence fighting the fire
*What is the maximum floor area that one heat detector can cover?
*What is the term used to identify the division that stops the flames until the end of the first half hour in a standard test of fire exposition, taking into account that the average temperature of the non-exposed face doesn't rise more than 139?C above the initial temperature, and also that the temperature at any place does not rise more than 140?C above the initial temperature in the interval of 15 minutes?
*What is the term used to designate the work that may cause heat, sparks or flames and that cannot be performed if specific compulsory precautions are not taken in places where nearby flammable products could be present?
*What maximum suction head can be expected from a fire pump?
Any height, provided the pump has enough power
Where do we find information regarding fire extinguishers, fire doors, remotes release buttons, fire equipment etc. onboard a ship?
A polarisation of a radio wave is determined by:
You have loaded a cargo of n-Propyl Acetate to all tanks. They are each loaded to around 98% capacity. You now have to clear the lines into the ship. What is the principal risk in this operation?
Unless lines are cleared working from aft towards forward, they will simply fill up again as other lines are cleared.
Unless carefully controlled, too much disturbance will be generated in the tanks and product will be forced up the vent risers, resulting in an overflow.
Unless the shore personnel are cooperative, they may cease blowing before you have had a chance to clear each one of the ship's lines.
Unless carefully controlled, cargo will gravitate from one tank to another.
Which of the equipment listed is not included in the fireman's personal equipment? (SOLAS II-2/17.1.1)
Leather safety boots and gloves
When you join a new ship, how are you informed about safety rules, alarm instructions and your own duties in case of an emergency?
By oral instructions by the Captain
By alarm instructions in all crew cabins
By folder distributed to each crewmember
By muster lists exhibited in conspicuous places
What does the term DISCHARGE mean, as used in the Oil Pollution Regulations?
All the other alternatives
For how long is the health certificate valid for a seafarer in foreign trade?
What is the status of the rules of the SOLAS convention?
Should be consulted when the vessel is in distress.
Supplementary to classification rules.
Must be regarded as guidelines.
Who is responsible that regulatory working hours are not exceeded?
The master and department heads.
The bosun and the second engineer.
OPA-90 is applicable for the following types of vessels
All vessels carrying more than 10 000 gallons of oil , irrespective whether as cargo or bunker
Tanker vessels carrying oil
Tanker vessels carrying oil or other dangerous cargo
Tanker vessels carrying oil without segregated tanks
COTP can request (OPA-90)
Maximum two drills a year
Unannounced drills at any time
Participation in all announced drills
Which muscle is the most persevering one in the body?
If you are called upon to reeve a new wire onto a self-stowing winch drum you would, after looking at brake arrangement, reeve it to pay out as follows:
Depends on the lay of the wire strands
Doesn-t matter which direction
In the situation shown, the bow of your ship is pushed away from the bank. How can you handle this?
Give hard port rudder to get the ship back in the middle of the channel
Give starboard rudder in order to balance the force of the bank effect and rudder effect
Put your engine full astern to stop your ship
Do nothing as the ship will handle itself
Can RNC charts be used for voyage planning?
Only in conjunction with paper charts
Only if approved by the flag state
Which of the following information shall be specified by the muster list ?
the muster list has been prepared and approved by the Administration before the ship proceeds to sea.
the abandon ship signal consisting of two long blasts.
the specific duties assigned to passengers that are in charge of a group of others.
details of the general emergency alarm signal consisting of seven or more short blasts, followed by one long blast.
What is the meaning of this symbol:
*There are 3 lifeboats on each side of a passenger ferry engaged on short international voyage and having a factor of subdivision equal to 0,4. All these lifeboats are identical. What should be the total number of persons that can be accommodated in the 3 lifeboats on the starboard side altogether ? (*) N is the total number of persons that vessel is permitted to carry.
Which one of the listed requirements regarding the general emergency alarm system do not correspond to present regulations? The general emergency alarm system shall:
be capable of operation from fire stations aboard the ship
be able of sounding the emergency alarm signal by the ships whistle or siren, and additionally on electrically operated bells or claxons
be audible through all accommodation and crew working spaces
have electric alarm bells (or claxons) powered from the ship-s main and emergency sources of electric power
Which one of the listed requirements regarding service and maintenance of life-saving appliances correspond to present regulations?
Maintenance and repair of all life saving equipments shall be carried out by the certified ship staff only
Instructions for onboard maintenance of life-saving appliances in accordance with the regulations shall be provided
Maintenance and repair of all the life-saving equipments will be carried out ashore in work shop only
At least one member of the crew shall hold a repairman certificate for life-saving equipment
When fully loaded, a lifeboat should have a sufficient strength to withstand a drop into the water from a height of:
Not less than one third of the distance from the stowage position of the lifeboat to the waterline in the in the lightest seagoing condition
Which one of the listed requirements regarding rigid liferafts do not correspond to present regulations? The liferaft shall have:
floor preventing the ingress of water
all entrances fitted with rigid boarding ramps for boarding the liferaft at sea
a manually controlled lamp fitted inside the liferaft
a manually controlled lamp, visible of at least 2 miles, fitted at the top of the canopy
Which one of the listed requirements regarding the stowage of lifeboats and liferafts do not correspond to present regulations? (SOLAS II/13.3 - 13.6)
Lifeboats shall be stowed attached to launching appliances
Liferafts intended for throw-overboard launching shall be stowed amidships secured to means for transfer to either side
Davit-launched liferafts shall be stowed within reach of the lifting hooks unless adequate means of transport is provided
Liferafts shall be so stowed as to permit manual release from their securing arrangements
If conditions permit, which is the best way to board a liferaft which is floating close to the ship?
Jump into the water close to the raft, without a lifejacket, as this will make it easier to swim and board the liferaft
Jump onto the raft itself
Wearing a lifejacket, jump into the water close to the raft and then swim to it
Use a rope ladder close to the raft to climb down and board
*Give the meaning of the following symbol
Lower rescue boat to water
Which of air and water is the fluid that transfers the greatest amount of heat during the same time, given that the fluid is not flowing along the immersed body?
air if the temperature of the fluid is ? 10?C; water if temperature of the fluid is < 10?C
both are transferring equally
To accommodate expansion of piping on the deck of a chemical tanker the following are fitted:
Flanges on the pipes at frequent intervals?
Extra strong pipes that can withstand the forces of expansion?
Natural bends at intervals?
What is the MARPOL definition of a "high-viscosity substance"?
A noxious liquid substance in category "Y" with a viscosity equal to or greater than 100 mPa.s at 37.8 degrees Celsius.
Any noxious liquid substance, the residues of which cannot be stripped from a cargo compartment and its associated piping and pumping system to equal to or less than 75 litres.
A noxious liquid substance of any category with a pour point of greater than 37.8 degrees Celsius.
A noxious liquid substance in category "X" or "Y" with a viscosity equal to or greater than 50 mPa.s at the unloading temperature.
What effect would turbulent fluid flow through a heat exchanger have on the efficiency of the heat transfer?
Turbulent fluid flow generally reduces heat transfer efficiency
Heat transfer efficiency is not affected by the type of fluid flow through the heat exchanger.
Turbulent fluid flow generally increases heat transfer efficiency.
It cannot be determined since it is not possible to generate turbulent fluid flow through a heat exchanger?
What are the required data inputs into most gyro compasses to reduce any possible compass error?
All of the data in the suggested answers
Maximum helm angle and rolling period
Which of the following is part of the spill response equipment inventory?
Car decks on board ro-ro passenger ships are nomally closed during sea passage. Why are passengers not allowed to be on the car-deck during sailing?
Vehicles and other cargo can shift when the ship is rolling. Persons may be trapped between vehicles or cargo.
f the car decks are empty, it will be easier for the crew to locate all passengers in case of an emergency
To prevent burglary and damage to cars
In case of an emergency situation it can be difficult for passengers to escape. Vehicles, lorries, trailers and other cargo are maybe lashed and it is a substantial chance for passengers to get injured. Vehicles and other cargo might also shift when the ship is rolling.
The temperature of the feed water for an auxiliary boiler is automatically controlled by a pneumatically actuated steam valve at the inlet to the pre-heater. It is noticed that during high demand the temperature falls by an unacceptable amount and takes a long time to return to the set temperature even though the steam supply pressure remains constant. Select from the options given the most likely cause of this.
The controller proportional band is set too wide.
The controller proportional band is set too wide and the reset time is set too long.
The controller reset time is set too long.
The control air pressure regulator is set too low.
What pressure is present in the crankcase of a vapour compression refrigeration compressor?
The same as the discharge pressure.
The same as the atmospheric pressure.
The same as the lubricating oil pressure.
The same as the suction pressure.
The end covers for a heat exchanger are held in place by a number of brass studs and nuts. Which of the tools given in the options is best suited for removal and tightening of the nuts?
Adjustable shifting spanner
According to SOLAS Regulation all dedicated seawater ballast tanks on oil tankers shall have an efficient corrosion prevention system such as hard protective coatings or equivalent. With regard to coatings do SOLAS set any requirement to colour?
Preferably light red colour.
For what are bridge indicators required on board a ro-ro vessel?
All shell doors which, if left open, could lead to major flooding
All hinged doors in watertight bulkheads
All sliding doors in watertight bulkheads
A refrigerated container is loaded on deck. On inspection it is noted that the door seals are damaged. Select, from the options given, the main reason why it is unacceptable to have a refrigerated container in such a condition.
If the door seal is damaged the cargo packaging may become watermarked.
If the door seal is damaged the cargo may spoil due to ingress of warm air.
The refrigeration unit will run for more time than is normal.
The refrigeration unit will ice up to a greater extent than normal.
What procedures should prevent normal ship work activities conflicting with cargo operations on a General Cargo Vessel?
Stevedore and Chief Officer planning meetings
Risk assessments and permit to work systems
What is the minimum value of the GM under the international Load Line Rules?
This block diagram illustrates an elementary control system. What is the common name for this type of system?
Open loop feed back system
Closed loop feed back 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?
On a Container vessel, what problem is associated with the use of twistlocks?
Freedom to slide when the vessel is rolling an pitching
Susceptibility to wear and tear
Fracturing during rolling and pitching in high seas
Left hand and right hand types exist, causing uncertainty whether a fitting is locked or open
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.
Why are a greater number of lashings required to secure cargo forward on deck compared with amidships under deck of a General Cargo Vessel?
Because the dynamic stresses on the lashing are much greater
Because the roll period is greater forward
Because heavier cargo is stowed forward
Because the dynamic stresses on the lashing are much less
Where does the excess steam discharge to when the boiler safety valves operate due to the boiler pressure being too high.
The atmosphere via the atmospheric line
What is meant by the term "certified gas free"?
A tank, compartment or ISO-container that has been tested and produced a negative result when tested for Hydrogen Sulphide and has then been closed until required for entry.
A tank,compartment or container that has been tested by an authorised person using an approved testing device and found to contain an adequate level of oxygen and free from toxic or flammable gases and for which a certificate authorising entry has been issued.
A cargo tank that has been tested by a ship's officer using a testing device that is in regular use and found to contain above 17.5% oxygen by volume and where a tank entry label is displayed in the vicinity of the tank lid.
A tank, compartment or container that has been tested for oxygen content by a certified shore chemist.
Following overhaul of the cylinder units of a 4-stroke diesel engine and a suitable running in period it is noted that the lubricating oil consumption of the engine has increased considerably and unexpectedly. The engine is otherwise running normally. Select, from the options given, the most likely cause of this problem.
A piston crown has burnt through
The oil control ring has been fitted incorrectly.
The piston rings have worn rapidly.
The cylinder liner has worn rapidly.
Which of these statements is correct?
Under the Hague and Hague-Visby rules a shipowner must exercise due diligence to make the vessel seaworthy
Under the Hague rules there is an obligation to make the vessel seaworthy
A vessel may be seaworthy even though she may not be cargo worthy
On liner routes cargoes must always be lashed in a standard manner irrespective of season
Do we find integral tanks as cargo tanks on gas carriers?
Integral tanks are normally not allowed on gas carriers other than LPG carriers
Integral tanks are allowed on all types of gas carriers
Integral tanks are normally not allowed on gas carriers if the cargo to be carryed have boiling point less than –10oC at atmospheric pressure
Integral tanks are normally allowed on gas carriers if the cargo to be carryed have temperature above –10oC
What is the boiling temperature of methane at atmospheric pressure?
"Protective discrimination" means the progressive grading of sizes or tripping times of:
Line fuses and overcurrent relays
Magnetic and thermal current transformers.
440 V and 220 V transformers.
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%.
The insulation resistance (IR) to earth of a new galley hot-plate is measured to be 30 Mohm. When three identical hot-plates are tested together their combined IR will be:
With a bulk ship in port, when would it be permissible to start painting over-side?
Within two hours of berthing
After obtaining permission from the port authority
Immediately after berthing
After obtaining permission from the master
How can the ship’s master prove that a vessel is British?
By showing survey certificates issued by Lloyds Register in London
By showing the ship-s register
By showing a Certificate of Equivalent Competency issued by the MCA
What would be the effect of a large GM on a ro-ro vessel?
The possibility of assuming an angle of loll
A stiff ship with a quick roll period
An adverse affect on seaworthiness
The possibility of capsizing
When measuring flow of fluids with a fixed area flow meter, the name of the sensing device is?
Positive displacement rotor
With regard to the characteristics of a mafi trailer what must be ensured prior to unfastening this unit on board a ro-ro vessel?
That the cargo details have been checked
That there is sufficient room for it to be driven away
That cargo on the trailer is not damaged
That after unfastening it will not move
The following chemical cargoes are all "carcinogens": Acrylonitrile, Aniline, Benzene, Chloroform, Epichlorohydrin and Toluene. What is a "carcinogen"?
A substance capable of burning tissue from contact with its vapours alone.
A cargo which requires cleaning at a specific temperature as listed in MARPOL.
A substance capable of inducing cancer.
A high-grade oil product, obtained by repeated distillation.
What type of cargo shall always be secured?
The driver must ask the crew to secure the vehicle and its cargo
Freight vehicles carrying dangerous goods and adjacent vehicles should always be secured.
No cargo or vehicles have to be secured if the weather conditions are favourable.
Tank lorries should always be secured.
In which part of the oceans and in what season is Parametric Rolling likely to be experienced?
Around South Africa at any time of year
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.
What necessary precautions should be taken before entering a tank or an enclosed space?
Use a breathing apparatus if the oxygen level is below 21%
Remember to have a colleague standing by to assist you if any problems
Bring a flashlight and put on safety shoes
Make sure that the tank/ enclosed space is gas free, ventilated and the oxygen content is measured. O2 content shall be 21% before entering the tank/ enclosed space
What is the maximum allowable tank design pressure in the vapour space for Independent tanks type "A"?
What ingredient, made from durum wheat, is commonly used as an alternative to rice with north-African dishes?
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?
A cofferdam, a pumproom or an empty tank, located between cargo tanks containing cargoes or cargo residues which might react with each other in a hazardous manner, are all acceptable methods of segregation in chemical tanker stowage according to the IBC Code. Which of the following is also acceptable for this purpose?
A cruciform joint, separating two tanks diagonally.
A common bulkhead, provided it is at least 10 mm thick.
An intervening cargo tank containing a mutually compatible cargo or cargo residues.
A common bulkhead, provided it overlaps for less than 15% of the length of the bulkhead on the larger tank.
What measures regarding ship stability should be taken in order to make passenger ships able to withstand critical damage?
Damaged stability to be increased by weight redistribution.
Avoid overloading the ship
Damaged stability to be increased by use of water ballast
Maintain sufficient intact stability
Which is the "MOORING BUOY", in the figure?
The Mooring Buoy is indicated by D, in the figure
The Mooring Buoy is indicated by A, in the figure
The Mooring Buoy is indicated by C, in the figure
The Mooring Buoy is indicated by B, in the figure
Which of the following is considered to be the most efficient method of testing the weather tightness of hatch covers during a pre-loading survey of a General Cargo Vessel?
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 alternative is there to direct (heating coils or heat exchanger) or ducted heating on a parcel chemical tanker?
There is no alternative. These are the only acceptable methods of heating for such a vessel.
Venting the tank with heated, de-humidified air prior to loading.
Stowage such that heat transfer may be delivered from a cargo of higher temperature in an adjacent tank.
When should bagged fishmeal not be rejected for loading?
When temperatures of the bags are around 25 degrees centigrade
When temperatures of the bags are 5 degrees above the ambient temperature
Why can't we use inert gas from a combustion-type generator when preparing cargo tanks for ammonia?
Because of the high temperature in the inert gas.
Because ammonia reacts with the carbon dioxide in the inert gas.
Because of high water content in the inert gas.
Because of the high oxygen content in the inert gas.
The revolutions on the turbocharger have increased during the night with unmanned engine. Could this be caused by:
Poor combustion due to malfunction of fuel valves.
The current and wind are holding the vessel back
The viscosity of the fuel is to high
We have favorable winds and current
For which of the workshop machinery listed below, can it be considered as safe not to wear protective goggles when operating?
None of the alternatives.
Some 4-stroke engines are equipped with cooled fuel valves. Why is it so important to keep the coolant's temperature correct?
To avoid overheating the fuel nozzle.
For cooling and to maintain correct viscosity on the fuel when injected.
Which statement is true?
Never start a centrifugal pump with a closed delivery valve
The purpose of the priming unit on centrifugal pumps is to evacuate the suction line if air is present
When running in cold climates, both sea chests is closed to avoid to low temperature on Fresh Water
The electric motor will be overheated if the suction valve is fully open when starting a centrifugal pump
The turbocharger (constant pressure) is making "whoofing" noises. What might be the cause?
A faulty turbocharger bearing.
One or more leaking exhaust-valve.
When paralleling two alternators they must have:
All of the mentioned alternatives.
When an air compressor is going to be started it is important that the compressor is started with the "blow off" valves open. Why?
To ensure that we do not have any water assembly in the cylinders when the compressor start.
To ensure that the compressor does not have any back pressure due to a leak suction valve in stage one.
To be sure that all pressure valves in the HP line to the starting bottle are open.
To ensure that the electric motor will not have a too low torque during start.
In a centrifugal pump, low pressure regions may occur in the flow at points where high local velocities exist. If vapourisation occurs due to these low pressure areas then bubbles occur. Such formation and collapse of bubbles is very rapid, and can generate very high pressure hammer blows which results in pitting, noise, vibration, and a fall off in the pump efficiency. Is this known as: