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With reference to oil cargo characteristics, “cloud point” is:

I don’t know.

The temperature at which an oil product begins to emit vapours which can be observed in a spectroscope due to the volume of solid particles extracted during evaporation.

The depth within a cargo above which no waxy solids are entrained.

The temperature at which a liquid hydrocarbon begins to congeal and take on a cloudy appearance, due to the bonding of constituent paraffin compounds.

As per SOLAS the Inert Gas System of an oil tanker must deliver the inert gas with a maximum level of oxygen of:

Not less than 8 % by volume.

Maximum 3 % by volume.

Not more than 5 % by volume.

Between 8 % to 11 % by volume.

Why is it important to have good relationship on-board a vessel?

It encourages crew to extend their contract.

It will prevent accidents from happening.

It leads to better work performance and positive atmosphere among the crew.

Crew comes to know each others problems.

On oil tankers, Cargo tanks can be isolated from machinery spaces by:

All the answers are good.

Pump room.

Cofferdams.

Ballast tanks.

The term “consignee” is referred to as:

Any person or company which seeks to transport a consignment of cargo by sea.

Any person, organization or government that prepares a consignment for shipment.

Any person, organization or government entitled to take delivery of a consignment.

Any person or company responsible for the operation of a vessel which carries a consignment as freight.

Prior to discharging cargo from an oil tanker, “line displacement” is usually conducted to:

To balance a rigid cargo arm.

I don’t know.

The calibration of the ship’s flow meter.

Verify the pipeline contents with previous grade have been replaced.

Crude oils may be considered to consist:

A natural mixture of carbon and sulphur isomers.

A refined blend of hydrocarbon compounds and sulphur extracts.

A mixture of carbon extracts and naturally occurring wax.

A natural mixture of simple and complex hydrocarbon compounds.

During Crude Oil Washing, those areas of the cargo tanks which are not directly struck by the oil jet from the tank washing machines are referred to as:

Hidden areas.

Protected areas.

Deflected areas.

Shadow areas.

Every oil tanker of 5 000 tonnes deadweight and above delivered on or after 1 February 2002 shall comply with intact stability whereby it must have a minimum GM (metacentric height) in port of:

Not less than 0,10 m.

Not less than 0,25 m.

I don’t know.

Not less than 0,15 m.

The reporting of incidents involving harmful substances and/or marine pollutants is regulated under:

Annex II to SOLAS 1974.

Protocol I of MARPOL.

The UN Convention on the Reporting of Accidents and Incidents which Present a Hazard to the Marine Environment 2004.

Appendix B of the Supplement to the IMDG Code

As per the IMDG Code, “Proper Shipping Name” is defined as:

The correct chemical name of a potentially hazardous material, as identified from the Chemical Cargo List.

The name under which a dangerous material, substance or article is described for export purposes in the country of loading.

The name assigned by the manufacturer to a material, substance or article for the purposes of shipment.

The name to be used in any documentation relating to the transportation of the dangerous substance, material or article, such as on forms, labels and placards.

If the shipper wishes to ensure that a vessel or her operators will not be held responsible for any damage that may arise from the carrier issuing a clean Bill of Lading, even though the Mate’s receipt is marked as “unclean”, such a document is called the:

An addendum to the Bill of Lading.

A Letter of Credit.

I don’t know.

A Letter of Indemnity.

What are the three volumes of the IAMSAR Manual?

A – Command and Control; B – Communications; C – Rescue Procedures.

I – Planning and Preparation; II – Rescue Control; III – Reference.

I – Organization; II – Communications; III – Rescue Procedures.

I – Organization and Management; II – Mission Co-ordination; III – Mobile Facilities.

With reference to ship stability, the letters “TPC” stand for:

Tonnes per Centimetre Immersion.

Tonnes per Centimetre.

Tipping Perimeter Centre.

Trim per Centimetre.

When documenting Crude Oil Washing operations in the Oil Record Book, which of the following must be included in the sequence of entries?

The ullage in the tank at the commencement of washing.

The average oil cargo temperature during the washing operation.

The ship’s speed during the washing operation.

The method of establishing that the cargo tanks were dry.

What is a VPR (OPA-90)?

Vessel Response Plan.

Vessel Report Plan.

Vessel Response Procurement.

I don’t know.

An oil tanker with a defective Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment may be allowed by a Port State Authority to trade for:

One ballast voyage before proceeding to a repair port.

I don’t know.

The vessel will be detained until ODME is rectified.

Two ballast voyage before proceeding to a repair port.

One particular group of hazardous goods that is highlighted by the IMDG Code as potentially being the most dangerous for carriage is:

Infectious substances.

Organic peroxides.

I don’t know.

Liquefied gases.

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, which are designated as:

5 categories, labelled A-E.

Three categories, numbered I, II and III.

10 categories, lattered A-K (excluding I).

10 categories, numbered 1-10.

Besides danger of vapour inhalation by crewmembers, if Hydrogen Sulphide is present in high concentrations in crude oil, it can also cause:

Polymerisation.

Acid build-up.

Settling and layering.

Corrosion.

To correctly report an oil spill in US waters:

The master of the vessel responsible for the spill must advise the Environmental Protection Agency National Incident Reporting Center (or the appropriate regional office) within 2 hours of the incident being reported to that person.

The person in charge must first report the spill to the National Response Center or, if not practicable, to the Environmental Protection Agency regional office or local US Coast Guard Marine Safety Office. This must be done immediately that person has knowledge of the spill.

The person responsible for the spill must report preliminary details to the appropriate State Police within 30 minutes of the accidental discharge taking place.

I don’t know.

What is the relationship between absolute pressure and gauge pressure?

Absolute pressure = gauge pressure.

Absolute pressure = gauge pressure – atmospheric pressure.

I don’t know.

Absolute pressure = gauge pressure + barometric pressure.

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.

Discretion.

Demurrage.

Deferment.

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:

Demurrage.

Contractual penalty discount.

Deferment.

Discretion.

After the last entry being made, the retention period of an oil record book on board must be:

Not less than 5 years after the date of the last entry.

I don’t know.

Not less than 3 years after the date of the last entry.

1 year.

Under the ISM Code the provision of individual control measures for specific work-related tasks exist in the:

Definition of supervisory responsibilities.

Documentation of individual job descriptions.

Permit to Work system.

Due diligence clause.

The Reid Vapour Pressure (RVP) test is commonly used for measuring:

The absolute vapour pressure of the liquid at 37,8 °C.

The absolute vapour pressure of the liquid at 15,6 °C.

The absolute vapour pressure of the liquid at 38,7 °C.

The absolute vapour pressure of the liquid at 59 °C.

During tank washing, besides maintaining the tank oxygen content below 8 % by volume, it should also be ensured:

That the tank is maintained at atmospheric pressure level.

That a negative pressure is maintained in the tank.

That a positive pressure is maintained in the tank.

That a minimum of 2,4 bar inert gas inlet pressure is maintained in the tank.

Any person who can assume overall charge of the ships crude oil washing operation must have:

They must have at least six months experience on tankers, be knowledgeable of the cleaning procedures and equipment applicable on board the vessel and be able to fully demonstrate understanding of the operation of the ODME equipment.

At least 12 months appropriate experience on oil tankers, have participated in at least two COW programmes and be fully knowledgeable of the contents of the Operations and Equipment Manual.

I don’t know.

They must have at least three months experience on tankers, have participated in at least six washing operations and be aware of the procedures associated with the completion of the Oil Record Book.

As per the US Code of Federal Regulations, the current Oil Transfer Procedures for a vessel carrying out discharge in US ports must be:

That the procedures be legibly printed in a language or languages easily understood by personnel engaged in the transfer operation and permanently posted or available at a place where crew members can see and use them.

That the Master of the vessel engaged in a transfer shall, before commencing any transfer operation, ensure that all crew members involved in that operation shall be familiar with the applicable operating and emergency procedures and be capable of communicating in a common language with terminal operators.

That the procedures be available in hard-copy or electronic format to the Supervising Officer in a language with which he is familiar.

That the procedures be printed in the English and Spanish languages and permanently posted in the wheelhouse of the vessel.

The purpose of permanent continuous coamings fitted from side to side across the decks near the accommodation of an oil tanker is:

To keep deck spills away from the accommodation and service areas.

To reduce the effects of racking stresses.

To push the sea water shipped onto the deck over the sides of the ship.

To increase the strength of the deck structure.

The purpose of the “mud box” fitted on a tanker is to:

Collect ships waste and water mud when ballasting and de-ballasting.

Catch the mud from the anchors and cables and deposit these at the windlass.

Restrict any particles and solids entering the pipeline system.

Catch spills when connecting the discharge or loading hose.

At which of the following concentrations of Hydrogen Sulphide might a person experience dizziness, fatigue and memory loss?

40 ppm.

20 ppm.

10 ppm.

I don’t know.

For a vessel proceeding enroute, located more than 50 nm from nearest land outside a special area and having in operation its ODME, the maximum instantaneous rate of an oily water mixture is:

30 litres per nautical mile.

300 litres per nautical mile.

60 litres per nautical mile.

I don’t know.

Which of the following is a definition of a petroleum product which is “non-flammble”?

Petroleum having a flash point of 80 °C or above, as determined by the closed cup method of test.

Petroleum having a flash point of 60 °C or above, as determined by the closed cup method of test.

I don’t know.

Petroleum having a flash point of 100 °C or above, as determined by the closed cup method of test.

As per MARPOL, the formula for calculating the minimum draft amidships for crude tankers in ballast condition is:

2,0 + 0,02 L.

I don’t know.

2,0 + 0,015 L.

2,0 + 0,002 L.

With reference to oil tanker equipment, the abbreviation VECS stands for:

Vapour Ejection Control System.

Vapour Emission Calibration System.

Vapour Emission Control System.

Vapour Emission Control Standard.

The one particular hazard to be taken care against, when using portable steam driven blowers for ventilating oil cargo tanks is:

That plastic extension tubes should not be used, in case the top collar overheats and melts, causing the tube to drop into the tank.

That prolonged use may cause the core material of the fan to heat up to a point where it may become a source of ignition.

That the steam outlet must point vertically upwards to avoid possibly burning the legs of passing personnel.

That the exhaust does not vent into the cargo tank, in order to prevent possible build-up of static electricity.

Fluid driven eductors operate on Bernoulli’s principle, which states that:

The discharge rate is inversely proportional to the pressure applied in the drive inlet.

The increase in pressure at the eductor inlet is inversely proportional to the decrease in pressure as measured at the discharge orifice.

The speed of a moving fluid increases as the pressure in the fluid decreases.

The volume of a fluid increases as the pressure in it decreases.

As per MARPOL, the contents of lines and pumps on a crude oil tanker at completion of discharge must be:

Drained and then pumped either ashore, or to a cargo tank or slop tank on board.

That they be drained directly (and only) to shore.

That they be cleared to shore by the use of compressed air.

That agreement be reached at the pre-cargo conference as to whether the ship or shore facility are to receive the “unpumpable product remaining in lines and pumps” and the appropriate side then clear the lines to the other by any appropriate means.

Depending on the API, an error measurement of 0,1 degree Fahrenheit in a tank containing 300 000 barrels of oil will result in which of the following volumes?

50 barrels.

150 barrels.

300 barrels.

25 barrels.

Oil tankers are subject to cyclical bending moments throughout their life as a result classification society rules require a specific minimum reduction in steel thickness to be maintained within “x” length amidships, where “x” is:

0,4 length.

I don’t know.

0,2 length.

0,3 length.

As per IMDG Code, the term “separated from” can be defined as:

I don’t know.

Either in a vertical or horizontal separation: if the intervening decks are not resistant to fire and liquid, then only in a longitudinal separation is acceptable. For “on deck” stowage, this means a distance of at least 12 metres. This distance also applies to one package stowed “on deck” and another in an upper compartment.

In different compartments or holds when stowed “under deck”. Provided an intervening deck is resistant to fire and liquid, a vertical separation may be accepted as equivalent. For “on deck” stowage, this segregation means a distance of at least 6 metres.

With an intervening compartment, being both a vertical and horizontal separation. Provided an intervening deck is resistant to liquid and fire, a vertical separation of 6 metres is acceptable. For “on deck” stowage, this segregation means a distance of at least 12 metres irrespective of compartment divisions.

What is to be considered when deciding the position of the accommodation on an oil tanker?

I don’t know.

A single failure of deck or bulkhead shall not allow fumes into the accommodation spaces.

They must be at the after end of the vessel.

There are no restrictions to the position of the accommodation.

A “Pellistor” is:

It is the electrical sensor which detects low pressure in an Inert Gas generating control system.

It is a sensor that can be used in a combustible gas indicators to detect and measure flammable gas concentration as a percentage of its lower flammable limit.

I don’t know.

It is the common term applied to the metal, ceramic or other heat-resisting material which can cool even an intense flame below the temperature required for ignition, as utilised in a flame arrester.

As per international regulations, the minimum inert gas pressure required to be maintained in slop tanks if slops are retained on board is:

10 mm/water gauge.

750 mm/water gauge.

1 000 mm/water gauge.

100 mm/water gauge.

The purpose of the decanting line between two slop tanks, where fitted, is:

To enable most of the recovered oil to be retained in the primary slop tank, while the cleaner part of the water will flow into the secondary slop tank, where it can be re-used as wash-water.

To avoid a build-up of static electricity during water washing, caused by air being drawn in as the primary slop tank empties.

To enable the filling of the secondary slop tank via the primary slop tank.

To enable both the primary and secondary slop tank to be filled without using the main cargo lines.

On board a crude oil tanker, guidance on the washing system and equipment along with the applicable operating procedures, can be found in:

The Oil Record Book – ship particulars page.

The Operating and Equipment (COW) Manual.

The ODME Operating Manual – manufacturer’s instruction section.

MARPOL – Annex I.

If for some reason a vessel does not comply with a Classification Society’s requirements, what can a surveyor issue to the vessel enabling it to sail to the next port or for a period of time?

A Notification of Deficiency.

A revised Class Notation.

A Condition of Class.

A notification of Detention.

When commencing the cargo transfer at the terminal, the decision to commence the transfer is made by:

The mutual agreement of those in charge of cargo operation, both on board and ashore.

The person in charge of cargo operation at the terminal.

The person in charge of the chartering and operation of the vessel.

The person in charge of cargo operation on the vessel.

When describing the characteristics of oil cargoes or oil/water slops, a “mercaptan” is:

A device fitted to a cargo pump which automatically alerts the operator once traces of water start to be detected during discharge.

A chemical additive blended with crude oil to inhibit the natural “rotten egg” smell associated with certain grades.

The component of hydrocarbon-based cargoes which is formed from Merolion Carbonized Tannin.

A colourless, odorous gas, with a smell similar to rotting cabbage and which is generated naturally by the degredation of natural organisms, as may be found where water has remained under oil for a long time.

The examples of Aromatic Hydrocarbons will include:

Benzene, Toluene and Xylene.

Carbon Dioxide and Hydrogen Peroxide.

Propane, Butane and Pentane.

Hydrogen Sulphide and Carbon Monoxide.

What is the purpose of girders in the tank?

They transfer all the cargo forces acting on the plating.

They support the stiffeners and also take up some of the sea forces.

They transfer all sea forces acting on plating.

They support the stiffeners.

As per MARPOL, Oil Record Book Part II, Cargo/Ballast Operations, must be carried and completed on oil tankers of:

150 gross tonnes and above.

I don’t know.

20 gross tonnes and above.

50 gross tonnes and above.

If W = Displacement, L = length, B = Breadth, D = depth of vessel, Cb = Block Coefficient, Cw = Coefficient of Waterplane, RD = Relative Density, then:

W = L · B · D · Cb / RD.

W = L · B · D · Cb.

I don’t know.

W = L · B · d · Cw.

The scantling draft of an oil tanker fitted with segregated ballast tanks is:

The minimum draught amidships when in ballast condition.

The maximum draught determined by the Loadline Rules.

The draught for which the structural strength of the ship has been designed.

I don’t know.

According to ISGOTT, in which of the following situations, when measuring vapour space oxygen content of a cargo tank, can a electrochemical sensors in gas measuring instruments become damaged or poisoned?

When the sample containing hydrocarbon/inert gas has a hydrogen sulphide content greater than 2 %.

When the sample containing hydrocarbon/inert gas has a hydrogen sulphide content greater than 1 %.

When the sample containing hydrocarbon/inert gas has a hydrogen sulphide content greater than 3 %.

I don’t know.

The maximum permitted oxygen content in the inert gas supply when inerting a cargo oil tank prior to gas freeing is:

8 % by volume.

12 % by volume.

5 % by volume.

I don’t know.

According to SOLAS, the mechanical ventilation system of the cargo pump room shall be capable of making:

I don’t know.

At least 10 air changes per hour.

At least 20 air changes per hour.

At least 6 air changes per hour.

When in-service testing a hose used for cargo transfer on an oil tanker (and for which the elongation of the hose assembly when new was greater than 2,5 %), the maximum permitted elongation before the hose must be withdrawn from service should be:

I don’t know.

Not more than 1,5 times the temporary elongation measured at the previous in-service test, as documented in the ship’s annual test record.

Not more than 1,5 times the temporary elongation measured when the hose assembly was new, as documented in the manufacturer’s certificate.

Not more than 1,25 times the temporary elongation measured when the hose assembly was last tested, as documented in the appropriate certificate.

After efficient scrubbing of inert flue gas what would be the concentration of sulphur dioxide be:

25 ppm.

100 ppm.

50 ppm.

10 ppm.

On a traditional crude oil carrier, it is possible to arrange the valves in the bottom of a pumproom so that cargo flows from one bottom line to another. When more than one grade of cargo is carried, what is the operational safeguard requirement regarding these valves?

There is no so special requirement.

That two valves must be closed on each line or a “spacer” removed to ensure no direct connection between tanks.

That one valve segregation is maintained at all times.

That there is two valve segregation.

The purpose of the demister unit within the Inert Gas System is:

To remove water from the IGS stream.

To remove sulphur oxides.

To cool the inert gas.

To prevent overheating.

The recommended guideline for avoiding the risk of electrostatic potential in a mist produced by using oil and water during Crude Oil Washing operations is that:

Crude Oil Washing, where the oil source is stored in a slop tank or other tank that has previously contained slops, should be avoided.

I don’t know.

Before washing begins, any tank that is to be used as a source of oil for Crude Oil Washing should be partly discharged to remove any water that has settled out during the voyage. The discharge of a layer of at least 1 metre is necessary for this purpose.

If a slop tank is to be used to supply oil to drive a Crude Oil Washing operation in a cargo tank, then that slop tank must not have contained slops with a water content of more than 2 %.

What is meant be the term “sour crude”?

Crude oil containing hydrogen sulphide content greater than 0,1 % by volume.

Crude oil containing hydrogen sulphide content greater than 0,3 % by volume.

Crude oil containing hydrogen sulphide content greater than 0,5 % by volume.

I don’t know.

DG placards shall be located on a freight container:

One on each end and one on each side.

One on each side (only).

One on each end (only).

One of the back end and one on one of the sides (only).

The inert gas system shall be capable of delivering inert gas to the cargo tanks at the rate of:

No such requirement.

At least 125 % of the maximum discharge capacity.

At least 135% of the maximum discharge capacity.

At least 150 % of the maximum rate of discharge capacity.

What is the density of the undiluted vapour that is liberated from crude oil?

1,5 times that of inert gas.

I don’t know.

It doesn’t matter.

2 times that of inert gas.

After passing through the scrubbing tower of an inert gas system, the approximate level of carbon dioxide in the inert flue gas should be:

3 %.

21 %.

1 %.

13 %.

The ODME printed record for ballast water discharge overboard from the cargo piping system on oil tankers operations must be retained on board for a minimum period:

Of 3 years.

I don’t know.

Of 2 years.

Of 1 year.

The purpose of expansion couplings to be fitted on the longitudinal pipelines of oil tankers is:

To allow the pipelines to follow the ships flexing movement when pitching.

To allow the pipeline to expand when loading a hot cargo through the pipeline.

To prevent the pipeline from cracking when the ship suffers from Racking stresses.

I don’t know.

What is the purpose of girders in the tank?

They support the stiffeners.

They transfer all sea forces acting on the plating.

They transfer all the cargo forces acting on the plating.

They support the stiffeners and also take up some of the sea forces.

During an audit, adherence to the company cargo handling procedures can best be demonstrated:

By requesting that an audit takes place during cargo operations.

By providing a summary of out-turn figures for the auditor.

I don’t know.

By being able to provide comprehensive and verifiable documentary records of cargo operations.

As per the IMDG Code, an “article” is referred to as:

Something that is packed within a freight container.

A device that is responsible for initial dangerous reaction.

A device that contains a dangerous substance or mixture of substances.

A form that contains important information about a hazardous substance.

Prior carrying out a Crude Oil Washing operation, the tank from which the crude is to be used for washing is usually partially discharged. This is done so as to:

Ensure that all water settled in the tank is removed prior washing, so as to ensure that the fresh cargo can be loaded on top without fear of contamination.

Ensure that only the required quantity of oil are kept in the tank, so as to reduce the amount of slops retained on the ship.

Ensure that any settled water is removed from the tank and only “dry” crude is used for washing so as to avoid electrostatic hazards during washing.

Not more than 1,5 times the temporary elongation measured at the previous in-service test, as documented in the ship’s annual test record.

Not more than 1,25 times the temporary elongation measured when the hose assembly was last tested, as documented in the appropriate certificate.

Not more than 1,5 times the temporary elongation measured when the hose assembly was last tested, as documented in the appropriate certificate.

Not more than 1,5 times the temporary elongation measured when the hose assembly was new, as documented in the manufacturer’s certificate.

When tank cleaning hoses are tested for electrical continuity, they must display a reading of:

Not greater than 6 ohms per metre length.

I don’t know.

At least 8 ohms per metre length.

Not more than 10 ohms per metre length.

As per IMDG Code, the main criteria for drawing up classes for safe handling of hazardous substancesis on the basis of:

I don’t know.

Selective laboratory tests commissioned by the Committee.

Chronological order in which they have been assessed.

The type of hazard they present.

Within the Oil Discharge Monitoring and Control System, an “overboard discharge control” is defined as:

A device which automatically initiates the sequence to stop the overboard discharge of the effluent in alarm conditions and prevents the discharge throughout the period the alarm prevails.

A system which monitors the discharge into the sea of oily ballast or other oil-contaminated water from the cargo tank areas.

A facility which prevents the initiation of the opening of the discharge valve or the operation of other equivalent arrangements before the monitoring system is fully operational.

A system which receives automatic signals of oil content, flow rate, ship’s speed, ship’s position, date and time.

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:

A Due Title Bill of Lading.

An endorsed Bill of Lading.

A Bill of Lading completed for shipment.

A clean Bill of Lading.

The «Cargo Handling and Stowage, Management, Oil Tanker» subject provides both theoretical and practical knowledge on safely working with electrical equipment. Mastery of this material is a key indicator of an employee’s competence in their role aboard a vessel. Cargo handling and stowage on an oil tanker involve the processes of loading, unloading, and storing liquid cargo, such as crude oil or petroleum products. These operations require meticulous planning, strict adherence to safety protocols, and compliance with industry regulations to ensure the safe and efficient transportation of liquid cargo.

Version: 4.1, 5.0, 5.1, 6.0.0, 6.0.8, 6.0.10.
Test type: STCW.
Department: Cargo Handling and Stowage.
Level: Management.
Vessel type: Oil Tanker.

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