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Which personnel must undergo familiarization training on board?
Not less than one and a half times its specified maximum working pressure, but not more than two-fifths of its bursting pressure.
Not less than one and a half times its specified maximum working pressure, but not more than two-fifths of its bursting pressure.
2 times its designed working pressure, but not more than three-fifths of its nominal bursting pressure.
Not less than one and a half times its nominal bursting pressure, but not more than four-fifths of its specified maximum working pressure.
Not more than one and a half times its specified maximum working pressure, but not less than two-fifths of its bursting pressure.
Where would you find the document relating to the “Condition of Freeboard Assignment” onboard?
With the Structural Survey File.
With the Classification Records.
With the Loadline Certificate.
With the Safety Construction Certificate.
You are witness to a collision between two other ships close to your vessel. What immediate action should you take?
Nothing, just standby and wait to see if any assistance is required.
Send out a distress message on their behalf.
Contact one or both vessels involved in the incident and offer assistance.
Inform the local coast radio station of the incident and submit your name as a witness.
What is the purpose of the “SQUELCH” on a VHF transmitter/receiver?
Reduce the “noise” in the background.
Increase the range of the transmitter.
Increase the sound signal of the receiver.
Switch to another channel.
You are on a 10 000 ton chemical tanker that in addition to fixed foam monitors, is equipped with portable foam applicators. One of the applicators is lost. When ordering a new one you would order one with:
A throughput of at least 400 litres a minute and a “throw” of 15 metres?
A throughput of at least 20 litres a minute and a “throw” of 5 metres?
A throughput of at least 250 litres a minute and a “throw” of 12 metres?
A throughput of at least 100 litres a minute and a “throw” of 10 metres?
Regular “updating” of a ships position in an Inmarsat-C installation is necessary:
To have the correct position in case of accidents.
To keep to the correct Inmarsat region.
To enter the correct data to the disk antenna.
To inform the satellite of ships position.
To maintain good relationship among the crew on board a vessel, one must be:
Understanding, Co-operative, and have respect from both sides.
Strict and authoritative while giving orders.
Give authority to others.
Polite and diplomatic while talking to crew members.
Under most circumstances, how will communication be carried out between a ship and a SAR helicopter?
On board an accident happened. Urgent radio-medical advice is needed. We choose the category:
MARPOL 73/78 defines a “high viscosity substance” as:
A noxious liquid substance in category “Y” with a viscosity equal to or greater than 100 mPa·s at 37,8 °C.
A noxious liquid substance of any category with a pour point of greater than 37,8 °C.
A noxious liquid substance in category “X” or “Y” with a viscosity equal to or greater than 50 mPa·s at the unloading temperature.
A DSC distress alert single frequency call attempt is awaiting acknowledgement:
Automatically repeated after 1 to 1 and a half minutes.
Not repeated automatically.
Repeated manually when required.
Automatically repeated after 3 and a half to 4 and a half minutes.
The compensation payment by the charterer that is due when a vessel is unable to load / discharge her cargo within the allowed and contracted time is referred to as:
Contractual penalty discount.
Under what convention is the master to ensure that a ship is seaworthy and in a fit state to safely carry a shipper’s cargo?
When loading oil in oil tankers, why are you only allowed to load maximum 98 % of the tank capacity?
Due to temperature expansion.
Danger to vessel stability and strength.
Referring to the SOLAS convention, how often should a crew member on a cargo ship participate in one abandon ship drill and one fire drill?
This is only required when he joins the ship.
For how long is the health certificate valid for a seafarer in foreign trade?
Which option best completes the following statement? The version of the IHO presentation library on the ECDIS is important because:
It is where the files for maintenance of the system software are stored.
If it is not the latest version, the ECDIS will not be compliant.
It influences the colours on the display.
It allows ECDIS to decide on the scale setting of the chart.
Chemical tankers are built with either “gravity” or “pressure” type cargo tanks. A “gravity” tank is one having a design pressure at the top of the tank of:
When should a crew member joining a ship for the first time be given some training and instructions in the use of the ship’s fire-fighting appliances?
As soon as possible but not later than 2 weeks after he joins the ship.
As soon as possible but not later than 24 hours after he joins the ship.
As soon as possible but not later than 2 days after he joins the ship.
Which VHF channel should be used for intership navigation safety communications?
Your vessel is approaching a port in restricted visibility and you hear this signal. What kind of vessel is it and what is it doing?
It comes from a vessel engaged in pilotage duties and it is making way through the water.
It comes from a vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre.
It comes from a vessel at anchor, less than 100 metres in length.
It comes from a vessel engaged in pilotage duties at anchor, over 100 metres in length.
The position that is determined by built in GPS-receiver in an Inmarsat-EPIRB has an accuracy of about:
When a Master takes the leadership in approaching a problem, must his first action be a decision that will directly solve the problem?
Not necessary, he shall use all available resources. He should resist the temptation to step in and do it all by himself.
Yes, take full control. Do not delegate to other officers, to avoid mistake.
No, he should observe the situation, and let the other senior officers solve the situation.
Yes, with his experience, it is most likely that he has the best solution.
A small vessel with a right handed propeller and no thruster is approaching a berth with an onshore wind. What is the best way to have a controlled berthing?
Reduce speed by going full astern on the engines.
Stop the engine and let the vessel momentum and the wind drop the vessel onto the berth.
Full starboard rudder and stop engines.
Dredge a forward anchor, working the engine and rudder against it to keep the stern up.
On area A4 the function “Transmission and reception of on scene communications” is mainly based on:
The use of MF and/or VHF R/T.
The use of SARSAT COSPAS EPIRB.
The use of MF and/or HF R/T.
The IBC Code prescribes certain design conditions for a cargo heating or cooling system fitted to a chemical tanker. What does it require in respect of pressure within such a system, for any condition other than when it is empty?
That a higher pressure can be maintained within the system than the maximum pressure head that could be exerted by the contents of the cargo tank on that system.
That an automatic alarm is fitted to alert the operator when the pressure within the system drops to within 0,2 bar of the pressure measured at the lowest cargo pressure sensor within the tank.
That the system must be fitted with automatic control valves that will maintain the inlet pressure at not less than 0,2 bar above the return pressure.
A vessel berths at two different jetties under the influence of a 1 knot beam current. At the first jetty the ship has an underkeel clearance of 5 times the draught and at the second the underkeel clearance is only 0,5 times the draught. If the current exerted a force of 50 tonnes on the ship at the first jetty, what would be the approximate force exerted at the second if the draught is the same?
Unchanged, remains at 50 tonnes.
What do you understand by the term “Risk Assessment”, and how would this be carried out on board?
Identify the hazards, quantify the risks, put control measures in place, monitor the work activity and review.
States than when work has a degree of risk that the work is not carried out.
Requires a great deal of preparation and involves recording everything on paper.
Identify the hazards and specify the personal protective equipment that would be required to complete the work.
What type of dynamic forces may cause indent in plating on forecastle deck and main deck in way of pillars inside forecastle?
Impact pressure forces in way of abrupt or flared bow.
Forces created by waves on the forecastle.
Slamming in way of flat bottom forward of light draught.
Pressure forces caused by green water on deck.
You have just joined a chemical tanker. Where would you find a description of the ship’s cargo handling equipment, details on the ship’s cargo unloading procedures and tank stripping and details on procedures relating to the cleaning of cargo tanks, the discharge of residues, ballasting and deballasting?
The Annex II Procedures and Arrangements Manual.
The applicable equipment manufacturer’s maintenance and operation manuals.
The Cargo Handling Logbook.
Under what convention is the master to ensure that a ship is seaworthy and in a fit state to safely carry a shipper’s cargo?
During an audit, adherence to the company cargo handling procedures can best be demonstrated:
By providing a summary of out-turn figures for the auditor.
By requesting that an audit takes place during cargo operations.
By providing a summary of incident and lost time figures for the auditor that reflects a successful and trouble-free system on board.
By being able to provide comprehensive and verifiable documentary records of cargo operations.
You are to carry a cargo of Phenol across the North Atlantic in winter time. What precaution will you take with the double bottom tank located under the cargo tank containing the Phenol?
It should be empty, to avoid cold water contacted the structure around the product because Phenol has a relatively high melting point.
It should be continuously vented to avoid the build up of condensation on the structure around the product.
It is not necessary to take any additional precautions with the double bottom tank because it is part of an entirely separate pumping system.
It should be inerted, because Phenol has a very low Flash Point.
A MMSI number consist of:
The call sign followed by 4 digits.
On a chemical tanker having 2 foam tanks for deck monitor use the foam quality has been found to have deteriorated. A new supply of foam is ordered. Your usual chandler does not have the required quantity of foam in one type and offers 2 types of foam instead, one for each tank. You would:
Accept but insist on a lower price?
Accept but put a written notice in the foam room that different types of foam exist in each tank?
What is a Declaration of Security?
A document stating the ship’s security level.
A checklist jointly completed by the ship and shore security representatives.
A document between the port and the cargo owner stating security.
A checklist jointly completed by the Ship Security Officer and the US Coast Guard.
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?
Which of the following is a coast station MMSI?
Your chemical tanker is fitted with sumbersible deepwell cargo pumps. When stripping a tank, if excessive air is allowed to be drawn into the suction line, which of the following may occur?
The pump will “race” and there will be a loss of suction.
The cargo pump impeller will stop rotating.
The back pressure will increase.
Control of the operation will be lost and the tank will rapidly empty.
What is the MARPOL definition of a “high-viscosity substance”?
A noxious liquid substance in category “X” or “Y” with a viscosity equal to or greater than 50 mPa×s at the unloading temperature.
A noxious liquid substance of any category with a pour point of greater than 37,8 °C.
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 in category “Y” with a viscosity equal to or greater than 100 mPa×s at 37,8 °C.
Which word will precede a routine message?
No specific word will precede a routine message.
On area A1 the function “Transmission and reception of on scene communications” is mainly based on:
The use of SART transponders.
Which of the following requirements regarding life-buoys correspond to present regulations? (SOLAS III/7.1).
All life-buoys shall be placed in holders with quick-release arrangement.
Not less than half the total number of lifebuoys shall be provided with self-igniting lights.
At least one lifebuoy shall be placed within the vicinity of the stern.
At least one life-buoy on each side of the ship shall be fitted with a buoyant lifeline.
Notification logging procedures (OPA-90).
Every report or message must be logged including time and date.
Only initial reports to be logged.
Only verbal reports for documentation.
Only communication with USCG.
If all indications are that a cargo has been received without damages, irregularities or short shipment and the phrase “apparent good order and condition” is entered on the Bill of Lading, then this Bill is this said to be:
An endorsed Bill of Lading.
A Due Title Bill of Lading.
A Bill of Lading completed for shipment.
A message is send by the Inmarsat-C set. The land earth station will:
Only send a positive delivery notification (PDN) to the sender if the sender requested, so in the send menu.
Automatically send a positive delivery notification (PDN) to the sender.
Never send a positive delivery notification (PDN) to the sender. The addressed will have to confirm the message through the ground-station and request for further information, if desired.
Which of the following two digits codes is used to obtain medical advice?
When should a crew member joining a ship for the first time be given some training and instructions in the use of the ship’s fire-fighting appliances?
As soon as possible but not later than 2 weeks after he joins the ship.
As soon as possible but not later than 24 hours after he joins the ship.
As soon as possible but not later than 2 days after he joins the ship.
Cargo residues of certain chemical substances are permitted to be removed by ventilation. This may be carried out provided that:
That the cargo discharged has a vapour pressure greater than 5 KPa at 20 °C.
That the vessel’s ventilation system is capable of delivering a minimum of 20 changes of atmosphere per hour within the compartment.
That the cargo discharged has a vapour expansion coefficient of at least 1,025.
That the volume of the tank does not exceed 1 750 cubic metres, that the maximum remaining residues are less than 75 litres and that ventilation is additionally possible directly down the pumpstack.
What is the minimum number of channels required for the portable two-way VHF’s for survival craft?
Ballast introduced into a cargo tank on a chemical tanker which has been washed to such an extent that the ballast contains less than 1 ppm of the substance previously carried may be discharged into the sea without regard to the discharge rate, ship’s speed and discharge outlet location, but under certain conditions, which require:
Provided the ship is underway and a sample of the ballast water has been drawn from the tank and is stored on board, there are no additional conditions to be imposed on such a discharge.
That the vessel is not less than 50 miles from the nearest land and is proceeding on route.
That the vessel is not less than 12 miles from the nearest land and is in water that is not less than 25 metres deep.
That the discharge is passed through the Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment and a visual watch is maintained on the vessel’s wake.
The mode J2B is used:
For urgent message transmitting and receiving.
For radiotelex-traffic in the MF/HF band between the ship and shore stations.
For telephone traffic in the MF/HF bands between ship and shore stations.
With what system is a NAVTEX-message transmitted?
What is the probable cause of an error in position of the ship obtained from the GPS system?
Incorrect height of the antenna.
A three dimensional instead of a two dimensional position output.
Abnormal sun spot activity causing unusual radiation effects.
All of the suggested answers.
You can reduce the need for security guards in certain areas by installing:
A distress alert has accidentally been sent with the Inmarsat-C installation. One should now:
Make contact with an RCC.
Wait until an RCC reports.
It is the Master’s responsibility to ensure that:
Concerned personnel carry out the onboard training programme effectively.
Life jackets are worn during every training.
All information regarding the onboard training is given to the ship manager.
Safety equipment is not used during the training.
In the event of an accidental or other exceptional discharge into the sea of a Noxious Liquid Substance or mixture containing such a substance, an entry shall be made in the Cargo Record Book, which shall include:
Date of occurrence Position (latitude and longitude) Estimated quantity and category(ies) Extract from Master’s Log Book detailing the incident.
Time of occurence Approximate quantity, substance(s) and Category(ies) Circumstances of discharge or escape and general remarks.
Position at start and stop of accidental discharge Time at start and stop of accidental discharge Reason for accidental discharge Name of Person in Charge of operation at time of accidental discharge.
Cargo residues of certain chemical substances are permitted to be removed by ventilation. What criteria is applied in determining if a cargo can be cleaned in this way? (Always accepting that local port authorities may have over-riding regulations on ventilation).
That the cargo discharged has a vapour pressure greater than 5 KPa at 20 °C.
That the vessel’s ventilation system is capable of delivering a minimum of 20 charges of atmosphere per hour within the compartment.
That the cargo discharged has a vapour expansion coefficient of at least 1,025.
That the volume of the tank does not exceed 1 750 cubic metres, that the maximum remaining residues are less than 75 litres and that ventilation is additionally possible directly down the pumpstack.
What type of Bill of Lading covers “door to door” shipment?
A Through Bill of Lading.
A Destination Bill of Lading.
A Multi-Phase Bill of Lading.
What is the correct setting of the “Anti Sea Clutter” control on the radar?
A few sea returns remaining on the screen.
No sea returns left on the screen which may confuse with small target echoes near the ship.
A removal of all the sea returns down to about a mile from own ship.
All of the suggested answers.
On area A4 the function “Transmission and reception of signals for locating” is mainly based on:
The use of SARSAT COSPAS Epirbs.
The use of SART transponders.
On all UMS operated vessels and also on most other vessels the engine room is equipped with fire detectors. What requirements of testing and checking of the detectors are to be observed?
When testing detectors by suitable equipment (smoke and heat) check that the sensors self controlling system, e. g. a flashing control light etc. is functioning.
Check that the actual detector is giving appropriate signals to the central control unit and that all electric connections are in good order.
Check the detector with heat and/or smoke (in accordance with instructions in its manual).
All the mentioned alternatives.
What signal may be given by sound and by light to indicate that a vessel fails to understand the intentions or actions of another vessel, or is in doubt that sufficient action is being taken by the other to avoid collision?
One prolonged blast (flash), followed by five or more short and rapid blasts (flashes).
Five short and rapid blasts (flashes).
Three short and rapid blasts (flashes).
Five prolonged blasts (flashes).
You are carrying a bulk cargo of Phosphoric Acid. Which components of the cargo pumps may be damaged as a result of discharging this particular cargo and why?
The cargo seals may be damaged from the abbrasive effect of any sediment.
The valves in the associated piping may be distorted by pressure surges created by cavitation as the acid is discharged.
The outer casing may be corroded by the unstable impurities within the acid.
The impeller veins may be damaged as a result of the relatively high density of the cargo if the pumps are run at too high a speed.
The “dew point” of a liquid chemical can be defined as:
The temperature at which a saturated gas exhibits condensation.
The temperature at which dry-ice melts in Acetone.
The temperature at which a gas is saturated with respect to a condensable component, as in operational terms is seen at the point when air is saturated with moisture.
The temperature at which a condensable component is saturated with respect to a gas, as in operational terms is seen at the point when moisture no longer detectable in air.
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 at anchor in the vicinity. She is less than 100 metres in length.
That there is a vessel at anchor in the vicinity. She is more than 100 metres in length.
That there is a vessel aground in the vicinity.
The Training Manual shall contain instructions and information on the life-saving appliances and the best method of survival. The training manual shall contain detailed explanations of crew duties in relation to emergency situations. Which of the following tasks or duties shall be included in the manual according to present regulations?
The use of the ship’s line throwing apparatus.
The use of escape routes and other escape methods.
The use of surface to air visual signals to be used by survivors.
The use of navigational equipment for survival crafts.
On area A2 the function “Transmission and reception of on scene communications” is mainly based on:
The use of MF and/or VHF R/T.
The use of SART transponder.
The carriage of a new Noxious Liquid Substance not yet listed in the IBC Code may be considered possible, provided it is achieved through a “tri-partite” agreement between:
The Flag State of the Shipper/the Flag State of the Charterer/the Flag State of the Receiver.
The IMO/the Port State of the Shipper/the Port State of the Receiver.
The Port State of the Shipper/the Flag State of the Carrier/the Port State of the Receiver.
The Shipper/the Receiver/the Operator or Charterer.
As per SOLAS regulations, the general emergency alarm system must be tested:
What type of dynamic forces may cause indent in plating on forecastle deck and main deck in way of pillars inside forecastle?
Forces created by waves on the forecastle.
Slamming in way of flat bottom forward of light draught.
Pressure forces caused by green water on deck.
Impact pressure forces in way of abrupt or flared bow.
You are on a vessel 10 nautical miles off the coast of Nigeria, West Africa. Are you allowed to dump empty glass bottles overboard?
No, glass bottles can not be dumped overboard.
Yes, glass bottles can be dumped overboard.
Yes, the bottles can be dumped if they are ground so that the resulting particles can pass through a screen with 50 mm openings.
As per the IMDG Code, “Marine Pollutant” is defined as:
Any substance which is deemed hazardous to the marine environment.
A substance which is subject to the provisions of Chapter V of SOLAS 1974, as amended.
A substance which is subject to the provisions of Annex III of MARPOL.
Substances, materials and articles shall be stowed as indicated in the Dangerous Goods List of the IMDG Code, in accordance with a series of stowage categories. How are those categories designated?
5 categories, labelled A-E.
10 categories, lattered A-K (excluding I).
Three categories, numbered I, II and III.
10 categories, numbered 1-10.
During helicopter evacuation of an injured man, what course should the ship steer?
As instructed by the helicopter pilot.
With the wind fine on the bow opposite to the helicopter operating area.
In order to maintain the condition of the steel surface, stainless steel tanks on chemical tankers are periodically given an acid-based treatment. What name is given to this process?
Molybdenum-concentration.
A Cargo Ship Equipment Certificate will be issued for:
5 years with control every 12 months.
A period not exceeding 24 months.
A period not exceeding 48 months.
When on HF band a DSC distress alert is received, you have to listen to:
The radio telephony distress frequency in the band in which the DSC distress alert was received.
8 414,5 kHz (DSC distress frequency in 8 MHz).
The radio-telex distress frequency in the band in which the DSC distress alert was received.