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What is the meaning of this symbol ?
Give the meaning of the following symbol
Survival craft distress pyrotechnic signals
To maintain a fire, three conditions need to be met: Oxygen, combustible material and sufficient temperature for combustion. What subject must be removed to extinguish the fire?
Either of the mentioned alternatives.
Heat, Oxygen and combustible material.
The necessary elements to create fire are
combustible, air, flames and gas
combustible, comburent, flames and chain reaction
combustible, comburent, heat and chain reaction
When the fire alarm signal is sounded every member of the ship's crew shall immediately proceed to their assigned fire station. Which one of the following signals is used as fire alarm signal on board cargo ships?
Intermittent signals by the ship's alarm bells.
Continuous blasts (very long blasts) by the ship's whistle and alarm bells.
Seven short blasts followed by one long blast by the ship's whistle and alarm bells.
One long blast with the ship's whistle and alarm bells followed by seven short blasts.
If you discover a fire which is not a very small one, what is the first action you must do?
notify it to the bridge and comment what you have seen
try to extinguish the fire
You are carrying out a search in a smoke filled room, wearing a breathing apparatus. How would you conduct this search?
Proceed straight ahead to the far bulkhead and then carry out a left or right hand search as appropriate
As soon as you enter carry out a right or left hand search by placing the appropriate hand onto the bulkhead and then follow the bulkhead round as quickly as possible.
Proceed to the approximate centre of the room and then carry out the search on a circular pattern.
Carry out a right or left hand search and proceed carefully, feeling the area in front with the foot and using the back of the free hand to check the area around.
If a ship in the MF-band wants to have a DSC-connection with a coast-station (no ‘distress alert’ or a test alert) the following frequencies are chosen:
TX: 2177.0 kHzRX: 2189.5 kHz
TX: 2177.0 kHzRX: 2177.0 kHz
TX: 2189.5 kHzRX: 2177.0 kHz
In discussing the properties of chemical cargoes, what is the "Odor Threshold" of a product?
The smallest concentration, expressed in parts per million by volume in air, that can be detected by smell by most people.
The maximum concentration of a vapour that can be tolerated without permanent damage to the nasalmembranes.
The temperature at which the vapour pressure a substance is greater than the prevailing atmospheric pressure and vapour is then released into the environment.
The average concentration of a substance to which a worker may be repeatedly exposed for a normal 8 hour working day, 40 days a week, without adverse health effects.
What makes OPA-90 different from other international oil legislation
Responsibility for cleaning up
Responsibility for salvage assistance
Give the meaning of the following symbol
B class fire door self closing
Closing appliance for exterior
A class fire door self closing
Give the meaning of the following symbol
You are Sen.Off.Deck on vessel "A" and your cargo is iron ore. The vessel is in narrow waters and you have been in a collision with vessel "B" causing your vessel to take in water. How will you act to save the vessel and the cargo?
Call main office for help
Navigate the vessel on ground as soon as possible
Try to discharge the incoming water
You are going to leave a crowded anchorage and make a 180 degrees turn. Your ship has a right-handed propeller and you can turn either way. How can you make the turn using as little space as possible?
Full ahead, rudder hard to starboard
Rudder hard to stb. , full ahead. Rudder hard to port, full astern. Repeating this manoeuvre until you have made the turn
Rudder hard to port, full astern. After you gain some sternway, rudder hard to starboard and full ahead
Full ahead, rudder hard to port
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%
Which of the following is the correct minimum carriage requirement for a ship of more than 300 gross tons and operating in area A:
1MF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver – 1 or 2 SART – 1 NAVTEX or 1 EGC receiver – 2 or 3 VHF portable – 1 EPIRB
1VHF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver – 1 or 2 SART – 1 NAVTEX or 1 EGC receiver – 2 or 3 VHF portable – 1 EPIRB – 1 MF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver
1VHF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver – 1 NAVTEX or 1 EGC receiver – 2 or 3 VHF portable – 1 EPIRB – 1 MF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver
1VHF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver – 1 or 2 SART – 1 NAVTEX or 1 EGC receiver – 1 INMARSAT A,B or C – 1 EPIRB – 1 MF RT + DSC+ DSC watch receiver
The minimum number of lifebuoys required on passenger ships depends on:
the sea area in which the ship is allowed to sail
the number of persons on board
Which one among the following information shall be marked on the container of an inflatable liferaft:
SOLAS A PACK or SOLAS B PACK according to the type of emergency pack enclosed
the port of registry of the ship to which the liferaft belongs
the name of the ship to which the liferaft belongs
the number of the liferaft
Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every lifeboat ?
sea-charts and navigating equipment
four rocket parachute flares
one life-jacket for each person
*Give the meaning of the following symbol
Lower rescue boat to water
Embarkation ladder to the rescue boat
How many two-way VHFs is required for ships over 500 brutto?
One per lifeboat and one spare
Which channels are required for the portable two-way VHFs for survival craft?
Channel 16 plus another one
Give the meaning of the following symbol
Survival craft portable radio
What is meant by the term "segregation"?
The stowage of cargoes when calculated by a computerized load program.
The planned, separated stowage of cargoes that may react dangerously with each other in the event of leakage or other damage.
The process of electronically transferring the data on cargoes loaded on a vessel between the load port and the discharge port, such that import dcumentation is prepared in advance of the vessel's arrival.
The planned adjacent stowage of packaged goods, thereby confining a listed hazard within the same area of the ship.
To conform with "best practise", can you drive a crane and stand-by for a colleague who has entered a cargo tank at the same time?
Normally no, but if we are in a hurry to get lots of jobs done before entering port and the Chief Mate know about it, then it is alright to do so.
Yes, if I have radio contact with the man inside the tank.
What is the function of a sacrificial exchangeable wear plate?
It protects hull plating around the bulbous bow
It protects the hull plating around cell guides
It protects twistlocks against wear down beyond a certain limit
It protects hull plating around the stern frame
On a Container vessel, what is the function of double stacking cones?
To link adjacent container stacks together particularly those in line with buttresses
To link out-of-gauge container stacks together
To lock containers horizontally
To lock adjacent container stacks together
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
The inert gas system shall be capable of delivering inert gas to the cargo tanks at a specified percentage in relation to the cargo discharge rate. What is that percentage?
Equal to the cargo discharge capacity.
At least 135% of the maximum discharge capacity.
At least 150% of the maximum discharge capacity.
At least 125% of the maximum discharge capacity.
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 figure 4 possible definitions of the term "QUAY" are given. Which one is the correct one?
Quay is given by C on the figure
Quay is given by A on the figure
Quay is given by D on the figure
Quay is given by B on the figure
In preparing a reefer vessel for loading the next cargo a careful inspection of the cargo spaces should be carried out. All required maintenance and the repair of any damage identified during the inspection should be completed prior to loading. Select, from the options given, the most appropriate action to be taken when the maintenance and any repairs are completed.
Keep a record of the hours worked as a basis for a claim against the previous charterers.
Make a detailed record of all maintenance and repairs carried out for presentation to the supervisor at the loading port as proof that the vessel is in an acceptable condition for loading the cargo.
Don't bother recording anything as this type of work is considered routine.
Keep a record of all the repairs in the planned maintenance schedule.
What is the substance added to a dough mixture to make it rise, during the baking of bread?
The muster list shall show the duties assigned to the different members of the crew. Which of the given duties do not necessarily have to be included in the muster list?
Manning of fire parties assigned to deal with fires
Preparation and launching of survival crafts
Which of the following is considered as a possible source of ingress of seawater into the cargo holds?
Hatch covers and coamings
What is the most likely cause of the clean oil outlet pressure being higher than normal when operating a centrifuge as a fuel oil separator?
Valve in the outlet line incorrectly positioned.
High fuel oil temperature.
What are the ideal conditions required to satisfactorily conduct an Inclining Experiment?
All derricks lowered and no moving items on deck and in store rooms
Moorings slack, head wind, minimum people on board
All of the suggested answers
Minimum ballast and bunkers on board and all tanks pressed up.
The Safety Management Manual contains checklists that are:
clear, concise summaries of all action items in the emergency plan
clear, concise summaries of critical action items in the emergency plan
to be used when crewmembers feel especially stressed in emergencies
Many large 2 stroke marine diesel engines are equipped with an auxiliary scavenge air blower. What is the purpose of this equipment?
To provide combustion air at start up, during manouevring and low load running when the turbocharger delivery is insufficient.
To assist the main turbochargers in supplying combustion air when on full load.
To help cool the engine after it has been stopped.
To allow full load running when the main turbocharger is defective..
What weakens a twistlock?
SOLAS reg II-2 and IMO MSC.1/Circ 1321 requires that cargo pump rooms on oil tankers shall be mechanically ventilated, using non-sparking suction type fans. What is the minimum number of changes of air per hour that a ventilation system must deliver?
On a Container vessel, against what do explosives need protection?
Other categories of explosives
A 3-phase induction motor is rated at 200 A Full loadline current. Its initial direct- on-line starting current will be approximately:
When can semi-automatic twistlocks be used, under the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations?
When used to lock three empty intermodal containers that are to be lifted, one on top of the other
To secure on-deck containers in the first and last container bays
When used to lock two empty intermodal containers that are to be lifted, one on top of the other
To secure all on-deck containers
Are membrane tanks self supporting as the independent tanks?
Membrane tanks are self-supporting only when they are loaded
Only the inner membrane is self-supporting
Membrane tanks are not self-supporting
Membrane tanks are self-supporting as the independent tanks
Which of the following letter combinations represents a flow indicating controller on a process and instrumentation diagram
Tank venting systems should be designed and operated so as to ensure neither pressure nor vacuum created in cargo tanks during loading or discharging exceeds tank design parameters. A certain rate of generation of vapour during loading, sometimes termed gas evolution, is assumed. According to the IBC Code, how is that calculated?
The nominal loading rate is multiplied by a factor of 1.15
The maximum loading rate is multiplied by a factor of at least 1.25
The average anticipated loading rate is multiplied by a factor of 2.0
The calculated loading rate, assuming a litreweight of 1.2 kg/l and allowing for a friction loss of 12% per 30 metre length of unrestricted pipeline, is multiplied by a factor of 1.15 (A safety margin of 20% is additionally applied for products with a vapour pressure of greater than 1.15 mPa).
You are on a chemical tanker, where the duty officer usually controls the opertaion of the pumps and valves from a control room. You are in radio contact with him. The ship has just started to discharge several grades of chemicals to shore. Suddenly, the jettyman shouts across to you to "STOP". Which of the following will you do?
Inform the jettyman that you will check with the duty officer first.
It is important to keep the cargo discharge going, so you will ask the duty officer to slow the pumps to minimum speed while you find out what is happening.
Immediately repeat the request on the radio to the duty officer, then proceed to the manifold and stand-by for further instructions.
Ignore him, because you take your instructions only from the duty officer.
At what temperature do we take the Reid Vapour Pressure test?
We take the Reid Vapour Pressure (RVP) test at the temperature of 100 C.
We take the Reid Vapour Pressure (RVP) test at the temperature of 60.0 C.
We take the Reid Vapour Pressure (RVP) test at the temperature of 38.7 C.
We take the Reid Vapour Pressure (RVP) test at the temperature of 37.8 C.
In a fresh water tank we are using a pressure transmitter with a range of 0-0.5 bar / 4-20mA for level measurement. The transmitter is for different reasons installed 30 centimeters from the bottom of the tank, and the tank is 5 meters high. What will the output from the transmitter be when the tank is full? (Pending no calibration is made)
What does the term liquefaction mean with respect to some heavy metal concentrate cargoes on a Bulk Carrier?
The cargo is very dry and will not reach a flow state
The cargo may suffer moisture migration and become semi-liquid near the top of the stow
The cargo may self-heat on voyage
The cargo pile will always be stable
Which of the following is not designed to hold chain lashings?
Clover leaf lashing sockets
Where should empty and unlceaned receptacles that previously contained toxic gas be stowed?
On deck forward of the accommodation
On deck abaft the accommodation
The densities of most hydrocarbon gas mixtures which evolve from normal petroleum products are greater than the density of air. What would be the approximate relative density of a mixture of 50% by volume of air and propane relative to 100% air?
Cross-flooding fittings shall be operable from:
The section where the unsymmetrical flooding occurs
What would be a correct form of response to the question: Have you altered course?
A correct form of response would be: "Yes, I have altered course"
A correct form of response would be: "Yes, I have altered course - my new course is one two zero degrees"
A correct form of response would be: "Why should I alter course?"
A correct form of response would be: "Alright, I will alter course"
When a ro-ro unit/cargo is damaged what should the duty officer do if he is not carrying a camera?
Sketch the damaged unit/cargo
Note the manufacturer's details
Make a damage report and rough sketch of the damage
Note the stowage location at which the damage occurred
If a fuel oil cargo is treated with an anti-static additive, how does this affect its conductivity characteristics?
It becomes an accumulator of static charge.
It becomes mildly magnetic for a time.
Its relaxation time after loading is extended.
It becomes a non-accumulator of static charge.
When a solid cargo that presents a hazard is offered for shipment and is not listed in the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code, who will assess acceptability of the cargo for safe shipment?
Competent authorities of the Flag State
Competent authorities at the port of discharge
Competent authorities at the port of loading
Where is a "rose box" fitted on a General Cargo ship?
At the suction ends of cargo hold bilge pipes
In the engine room bilge system
At the engine room section of the hold bilge system
Which of these foodstuffs contributes to lowering the cholesterol content in the blood?
When should a crane or derrick sheave be replaced?
When wear down in the groove exceeds 20% of the wire rope diameter
When wear down in the groove exceeds 25% of the wire rope circumference
When wear down in the groove exceeds 25% of the wire rope diameter
When wear down in the groove exceeds 20% of the wire rope circumference
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
If you are looking for passengers who may be trapped or hiding, what is the best command to shout?
Go to mustering stations immediately.
Take warm clothes and lifejackets.
Is anyone here? Call out if you need my help.
The Declaration of Security:
Details a ship’s security measures.
States the reporting procedures to government contact points.
Identifies the security responsibilities of shipboard personnel.
Addresses the security requirements shared between ships or between a port facility and a ship.
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.
How should chemicals and harmful substances be stored on board?
In a separate locker. The locker shall be clearly marked, locked and ventilated.
n the central store or in the engine room
In a locker preferably on boat deck. The locker shall be clearly marked.
In a gas-tight locker close to the bridge
What is the correct way to obtain a reduced capacity with a centrifugal pump?
Throttling of delivery valve
Throttling of suction valve
Why are all passenger ships divided into vertical ’zones’?
Vertical zones are separated with fire doors which will be closed automatically when the fire alarm start.
All vertical zones are separated with watertight doors, which will be closed in the case of a grounding, etc.
Vertical zones are fire zones which can be divided from each other with fire doors. In case of fire, all fire doors in front and aft of the fire will be closed to prevent spreading of smoke/fire.
There is one fire team in each zone.
A vessel is scheduled to enter a SECA during a forthcoming voyage? What additional considerations must a Chief Engineer take into account when planning for this voyage?
That all garbage is fully disposed of prior to entry into the SECA and suitable arrangements are made for retention while in the SECA.
That there is sufficient room in the bilge holding tank to ensure no discharges of machinery space bilges takes place while the vessel is in the SECA.
That the incinerator is shut down for the duration of the time the vessel is in the SECA.
The availability of low sulphur fuel and the change over time required to ensure the system is clear of normal fuel prior to entry into the SECA.
Emergency instructions in appropriate languages shall be posted in passenger cabins. Which information shall as a minimum be included in the emergency instructions?
Escape routes and alarm signals
Where to find thermal protective aids
The method of donning life-jackets, escape routes and alarm signals
What documentation allows a General Cargo Vessel to load dangerous package goods?
Safety Construction Certificate
Document of Authorisation for the carriage of bulk grain
Document of Compliance for carriage of dangerous goods
SOLAS Safety Equipment Certificate
The meaning of lapping a valve and valve seat is:
Machining the valve in a lathe machine.
Grind the valve against the valve seat to obtain a uniform sealing surface
Adjust the overlapping of the inlet and exhaust valves
What is a "hot work permit"?
A list maintained by the Chief Engineer on which are the names of those crew members who are qualified to operate the ship's welding equipment.
A document issued by an authorised person, permitting specified work to done for specified time in a defined area, employing tools and equipment which could cause the ignition of flammable gases.
A document issued by a shipyard chemist authorising shipyard employees to board a vessel for the purposes of structural repairs.
A document completed by a ship's officer, authorising entry into an enclosed space for the purpose of welding, cutting and grinding.
When loading chemical cargoes in the United States, temperatures are often supplied in degrees Fahreheit. What does 60 degrees Fahreheit equate to on the Celsius scale?
What would affect the proper functioning of a bridge fitting?
If a master initially responds to a distress but then, in special circumstances, decides not to proceed, what must he then do?
Inform the appropriate search and rescue authorities of his decision and enter the reason in the ship's logbook.
Inform his owners of his decision and resume his passage at the earliest opportunity.
If possible, inform the casualty of his decision and communicate his reasons.
Contact the SAR Mission Co-ordinator and secure his written agreement to the release of his vessel from the operation.
Fast rescue boats shall be stowed and kept in a state of continuous readiness for launching:
By assigned crew in less than 15 minutes
On a Container vessel, which of the following is a Flammable Liquid, under the IMDG Code?
Any liquid with a flashpoint above 63 degrees Celsius closed-cup test
Paints, which emit flammable vapours up to and including 60 degrees Celsius closed-cup test
Paints, which emit flammable vapours above 60 degrees Celsius closed-cup test
Any liquid with a flashpoint between 60 degrees Celsius and 70 degrees Celsius closed-cup test
The best way to ensure you get the equipment you need is to:
Buy what everyone else is buying.
Determine your needs and do some research.
Buy the most expensive equipment on the market.
Vibration analysis is often used as a conditioning monitoring tool onboard ship as part of the approved planned maintenance system. Many vibration measuring instruments are fitted with a harmonic filter/analyser. How would these filters normally be used during vibration measurement on a centrifugal pump?
To block out any noise or vibration from the surrounding engine room.
To isolate a single frequency of vibration associated with one of the pumps components.
To sum up all the harmonics of a base frequency to give total vibration for all of the pump's components simultaneously.
To generate an audible sound signal at the same frequency and amplitude as the vibration.
What action should be taken by a rating on watch if steam is heard to be escaping from the area of the bottom water header handhole doors? The boiler is a high pressure boiler generating superheated steam.
Use the hand to have a feel around the area to try and locate the exact position of the leak.
Check the area where it is thought the leak may be using a cloth on the end of a broom handle.
Pass the information that there is a leak to the relief at the end of the watch.
Immediately inform the Officer of the Watch.
What is the letter ‘P’ under the IMDG Code?
When we are measuring salinity with a salinometer, the sensing device is:
On a RoRo vessel, who is responsible for discussing the cargo plan with duty crew members?
The ship's cargo or duty officer
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?
A cargo of frozen chicken is being presented for loading into a conventional reefer vessel. Which of the options given is the most appropriate packaging method that should be used for such a cargo?
It should be wrapped in plastic and stowed loose.
It should be packed in cardboard cartons.
It should be packed in wooden cases.
It should be packed in plastic sacks.
If a trunk type engine has been running for 24 hour without lub oil separator in operation; when restarting the separator what must be the time between discharges to be set
Depends on the type of oil
Where is the best position of the oil/water interface in these figures?
None of the shown positions.