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If your vessel is fitted with wires on self-stowing “split drum” winches, the advantage of having these split drum winches is:
Less chance of the wire being jammed in the reel.
All the listed alternatives.
Increased brake holding capacity due to the ability to keep the paid out wire in a single layer on the drum.
To get priority with radio-communication, one must notify the coast station that the call is:
When a pollution incident occurs there is a plan for actions to be undertaken. State which of following priority sequences to be considered:
Stop pumps – clean up – report.
Report – stop pumps – clean up.
Stop pumps – report – clean up.
Clean up – report -stop pumps.
After checked for open airway, given the first two inflations and checked the pulse to make sure that the heart is beating, what is the rate of inflations given until natural breathing is restored?
Doesn’t matter how many times.
When a DSC-message of the “distress” category is received, in order to start distress alert communication in so far as not indicated in the alert, you will switch to VHF channel:
The receipt of a distress alert is to be pronounced as followed:
Mayday (1x), call-sign of ship in distress (3x) / this is / own call-sign (3x) / received mayday.
Mayday (3x) / this is / own call-sign (1x) / received mayday / call-sign of ship in distress (1x).
Mayday (1x) / this is / own call-sign (3x) received mayday.
Mayday (1x) / distress alert / own ship call sign.
The purpose of the demister unit within the Inert Gas System is:
To remove water from the IGS stream.
To remove sulphur oxides.
On what wave band does the search and rescue radar transponder operate?
For calling a coast-station by mariphone one should preferably use:
A special calling channel of that coast-station.
A working channel of the nearest shore-station of that coast station.
You receive via the 8 MHz a DSC distress alert. The received DSC message is however distorted. The MMSI as well as the position are illegible. After listening at the 8 MHz telephone distress frequency, nothing is heard. This is because:
You should have listened on the 2 182 kHz.
You should have listened on VHF.
First an acknowledgement of a coastguard station must be received via the 8 MHz.
Telephone signals in the same frequency band are generally weaker than DSC signals.
Operator connected R/T calls are charged:
On the basis of a six second minimum charge with six second incremental steps.
On the basis of a three minute minimum charge with one minute incremental steps.
On the basis of a one minute minimum charge with one minute incremental steps.
On the basis of a six second minimum charge with one second incremental steps.
For how long should a tank be ventilated when people are working inside?
For as long as it is deemed necessary by the chief officer.
Until the tank is gas free.
For as long as people are working in the tank.
What does the abbreviation ABC mean in first aid?
Abandon, Balance, Circulation.
Air, Breath, Concentration.
Air, Breathing, Circulation.
Which Security Levels requires the highest security alert?
What is the purpose of the Ship Security Plan?
Outline specific measures for your ship to move from security level 1 to 2 and from 2 to 3.
Detail the duties of shipboard personnel assigned security responsibilities.
Protect your ship from risks posed by security threats or incidents.
Outline the organizational structure for the ship.
The International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals (ISGOTT) provides information on the:
Construction and outfitting requirements of the IMO, for oil tankers.
Crew certification requirements of the IMO, for oil tankers.
Anti-pollution requirements of the IMO, for oil tankers.
Safe carriage and handling of crude oil and petroleum products on tankers and at terminals.
Which VHF channel should be used for intership navigation safety communications?
Hand flares and buoyant smoke signals can continue to burn or emit smoke after having been immersed for a period of 10 s.
Right, if the immersion depth is more than 1 m.
Right, if the immersion depth is smaller than 100 mm.
What should be a correct form of response to the question: What is the weather in your position?
The correct form of response would be: “The weather is bad with restricted visibility”.
The correct form of response would be: “The wind and sea is fine”.
The correct form of response would be: “The weather is satisfactory and there no restriction to the vessels progress”.
The correct form of response would be to give the wind force and direction, the range of visibility and the sea state.
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?
Five short and rapid blasts (flashes).
Five prolonged blasts (flashes).
One prolonged blast (flash), followed by five or more short and rapid blasts (flashes).
Three short and rapid blasts (flashes).
Normally, a vessel sails in salt water and therefore salt water draughts are those which are referred to. If there is a change in density however, this must be taken into account because the true draughts of the ship will change. Which of the definitions below is that of this “Fresh Water Allowance”?
The number of millimetres by which a vessel’s True Mean Draught changes when she passes from salt water to fresh water, or vice versa.
The number of centimetres by which a vessel’s maximum draught is calculated to increase when she passes from salt water to fresh water.
The number of millimetres by which a vessel’s True Mean Draught changes when she passes from salt water into a dock of a different water density.
The allowance assigned by the Classification Society when the vessel is built, to indicate the compensation that may be applied during topping off to allow for dock water density.
What do the letters “TPC” stand for?
Tonnes per Centimetre Immersion.
When substantial quantities of oil are sighted in water around the vessel whilst loading in port, the OOW should:
Advise the watchmen to look out for any port police craft, and inform the Master immediately.
Tell the terminal authority to cease all loading operations immediately and inform the Chief Officer.
Check the Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment Confirm that all overboard valves are shut tight, and continue with the loading.
Get the ships lifeboats ready to launch so as to collect samples of the oil and water around the vessel.
The following vessels are all required to make the same sound signal when in or near an area of restricted visibility: a vessel not under command; a vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre; a vessel constrained by her draught/a sailing vessel; a vessel engaged in fishing; a vessel engaged in towing or pushing another vessel. What is that signal?
Two prolonged blasts, followed by one short blast, at intervals of not more than 2 minutes.
One prolonged blast at intervals at not more than 2 minutes.
One prolonged blast, followed by two short blasts, at intervals of not more than 1 minute.
One prolonged blast, followed by two short blasts, at intervals of not more than 2 minutes.
MARPOL – Annex V. Disposal of garbage outside “Special Areas”. After unpacking spares, you are left with a limited amount of packing materials. Is this prohibited, if not, what will be the nearest distance to land for disposal into the sea of these materials?
What do you understand by the term “luffing”?
The initial phase of hoisting a load, where the crane wire and structure takes the weight of a suspended load.
The rotating of a ship’s jib in a circular movement about the crane.
The raising or lowering of a crane jib, moving the head of the crane and therefore a suspended load horizontally towards or away from the crane.
The combined movement of hoisting a load and slewing the crane, employed when lifting a load from a dockside over and into a ship’s hold, or vice versa.
Which statement about IED’s is true?
All IED’s have four common components.
IED’s are difficult to manufacture.
IED’s don’t cause serious damage.
A message is send by the Inmarsat-C set. The land earth station will:
The sender has to confirm delivery by sending another separate message.
Automatically send a positive delivery notification (PDN) to the sender.
Only send a positive delivery notification (PDN) to the sender if the sender requested, so in the send menu.
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.
The vapour pressure of a crude oil cargo increases due to:
An increase in atmospheric pressure.
A fall in its temperature.
A rise in its temperature.
A decrease in sea water temperature.
Inflatable splints are made in various sizes and are shaped to the upper and lower limbs. What is the advantages of an inflatable splint?
An inflatable splint cannot fail.
It is more easy to give correct pressure to the fractured/injured area, and the control of swelling and bleeding is more easy to observe.
Inflatable splints should never be used when leg fracture.
It makes it possible for a man to walk on a fractured leg almost immediately.
By a “geographical area call” in the DSC system is meant:
A DSC-message for all ships in a particular ocean region.
A DSC-message for all vessels within a certain area marked by a reference position, given in the DSC message and the degrees are given in southerly and easterly direction.
A DSC-message for all ships heading towards a certain geographical area.
A DSC-message for all vessels within a certain area from a position in the DSC-message, and the degrees are given in northerly and westerly direction.
In the Inmarsat Maritime Communications Handbook one can find information about:
2 digit code telex services.
Numbers of fax subscribers.
What is SITREP an abbreviation for:
Ship Indication Transmission Equipment.
Ship Transmit Emergency Radio.
Survivor Indication Transponder Equipment.
The following information must be given on the SART:
The date of replacement of the hydrostatic release unit.
The name of the operator.
Date of replacement of the batteries.
How can an azimuth or bearing be indicated by signal flags?
The letter A + three numerals + the letter R or T.
The letter N + three numerals.
The letter B + three numerals.
The letter A + three numerals.
Buoyant smoke signals shall be so designed as to burn or emit smoke:
Continuously after having been immersed for a period of 1 minute under 1 m of water.
Continuously after having been immersed for a period of 10 seconds under 100 mm of water when underwater.
Only when not in the water.
If a person is in a state of shock, what of the following is the correct thing of you to do?
Be kind to the casualty and give anything to eat or drink at first opportunity.
Treat and reassure the casualty and stay with the person at all times.
Move the casualty as much as possible.
Apply hot-water bottles to keep the pasient warm.
For how long should the self contained air support system on a totally enclosed lifeboat having its engine running be capable of providing safe and breathable air?
With an EPIRB:
You must check the manufacturer of the battery.
You must check the date the battery must be replaced.
You must check if it is attached properly to a railing with the required line.
You must check the working of the charger and check the loaded condition of the battery.
From which locations is it normally possible to close watertight doors?
Watertight doors can be closed locally and also a remote control station within the accommodation.
Watertight doors can be closed from the bridge and an alarm sounds at the door.
A watertight door can only be closed by a control adjacent to the door.
Watertight doors can be closed adjacent to the door and remotely from bridge and also one emergency remote control station.
Code signals concerning requests and general information on medical matters normally consist of:
Letter P plus two other letters.
Letter H plus two other letters.
Letter M plus two other letters.
Letter D plus two other letters.
To guarantee optimal reception of VHF-DSC-calls, every:
DSC-report is sent twice, at least every second call is compared with the earlier received call.
DSC-symbol is checked on the right amount of 10, and then checked on the correct relation by Error Checked Character.
DSC-calls are repeated until received.
DSC-symbol is sent twice and checked extra by Error Check Character.
What is the meaning of this symbol?
With reference to oil tanker equipment, the abbreviation VECS stands for:
Vapour Emission Control Standard.
Vapour Emission Control System.
Vapour Emission Calibration System.
Vapour Ejection Control System.
What is the meaning of this symbol?
In any US port according to the Code of Federal Regulations, the person responsible for preparing and completing the “Declaration of Inspection” prior to the transfer of an oil cargo can take place, is:
The US Coast Guard Captain of the port (COTP) or his designated representative.
The Terminal Representative (Loading Master).
The ship’s officer in charge of the oil transfer operation.
What would the Second Officer report to the Master when entering an area where the visibility is reduced to 2 n. miles?
The Second Officer would call the Master to the bridge because he is needed there.
The Second Officer would report to the Master that he is having difficulty seeing other ships.
The Second Officer would report to the Master that the visibility is reduced to probable range of 2 n. miles and the engines are on standby.
The Second Officer would tell the Master he is calling him in compliance with the instructions in the Night Order Book.
Ship Security Plans all look the same:
Where a fixed fire detection system does not include means of remotely identifying each detector individualy, detectors are grouped in “sections”. These sections may cover up to:
The number and positions of hydrants shall be such that:
At least three jets of water not emanating from more than two hydrants may reach any space of the ship accessible to passengers and crew.
At least one jet of water may reach any part of the ship normally accessible to passengers and crew.
At least one jet of water emanating from a single length of hose may reach any part of the ship normally accessible to passengers and crew.
At least two jets of water not emanating from the same hydrant, one of which from a single length of hose, may reach any part of the ship normally accessible to passengers and crew.
On an oil tanker fitted with an Inert Gas System, prior to commencement of tank washing, the oxygen content within the cargo tanks shall be:
Not more than 5 % oxygen content by volume.
Less than 2 % oxygen content by volume.
Not greater than 8 % oxygen content by volume.
If the radar is set onto the Relative Motion Display, what would an echo of a target with no trail indicate? Note this the trail of the echo and not a vector.
The target is on a collision course with own ship.
The target is on a constant bearing and getting closer to own ship.
The target is stopped and making no way through the water.
The target is on the same course and speed as own ship.
With respect to the ISM, what training in additional to lifeboat and fire drills must be carried out?
Familiarization, and other drills identified as necessary by the ship.
The boat drill and fire drill should be adequate to meet your needs.
Who is the responsible person for the safety of the ship and all those onboard?
Master, Chief Officer and Chief Engineer.
The authorities in each different port the ship calls.
A ship is navigating in the Caribbean in August when it receives the warning of a Hurricane. To determine the centre of the storm the Master uses “Buys Ballot’s Law” and faces the wind. On what side of the Master would the low pressure area be located?
This is not a suitable method to use with a Hurricane.
What would be the correct method to report to other ships in the vicinity that a person has fallen overboard from your vessel?
Vessel “name” has lost a person overboard in “position” …
A person has fallen overboard from our vessel and we will manoeuvre to pick him up so all vessels keep clear.
We have lost a person overboard and require all ships to keep a special lookout.
What is the purpose of a fire wire?
A wire for pulling burning ships off the pier.
A wire for handling fire buckets.
A wire for pulling fire-hoses up to the top bridge.
A wire for securing the Fire Tug alongside a burning ship.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Close rescue boat ventilation aperture.
Secure doors in the ship’s side plating.
What is the meaning of the medical term “Hypothermia”?
Hypothermia is the condition of a person who has severe dehydration.
Hypothermia is the condition when a diabetic person is suffering from too much sugar intake.
Hypothermia is the condition when the core temperature of the body is lower than normal.
Hypothermia is the term when a person is suffering from a high temperature.
Two ships travelling in opposite directions are to pass each other in a narrow river, as illustrated. Explain what is likely to happen as they pass each other?
Due to interaction, the bows will repel each other, and then when alongside each other the two ships will be sucked together and finally the sterns will be repelled as they start to pass clear.
Due to interaction, the bows will attract each other as they approach, then they will repel each other alongside and as they pass clear, the sterns will be attracted.
As they approach, rudder should be applied quickly to avoid sheering into the path of each other. Then as they are alongside they will be attracted and finally repel each other as they pass clear.
There will be very little effect between the two ships as they pass.
The purpose of the “mud box” fitten on a tanker is to:
Restrict any particles and solids entering the pipeline system.
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.
Catch spills when connecting the discharge or loading hose.
The responsibility for safety and security rests with everybody on board the vessel. General house-keeping rules should be followed. Which of the listed rules is the most important?
Keep your working area clean and tidy.
Always use gloves when using grinding machines.
Do not carry lighters or matches when working outdoors.
Keep tools within easy reach during work.
How often must inspection of proper working of the EPIRB’s and SART’s take place on board? Once per:
Messages sent via INMARSAT-C are charged:
On the basis of a 3 minute minimum charge with 1 minute incremental steps.
On the number of kilobits of information transmitted per block of 256 bits.
On the basis of a 6 second minimum charge with 6 second incremental steps.
On the number of kilobits of information transmitted per block of 1 024 bits.
The free volume of carbon dioxide (CO2) of a fixed gas fire-extinguishing system shall be calculated at:
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 more than 100 metres in length.
That there is a vessel at anchor in the vicinity. She is less than 100 metres in length.
That there is a vessel aground in the vicinity.
Which word will precede a routine message?
No specific word will precede a routine message.
What general background colour is used on warning signs that indicate emergency or first-aid features, or indicate a safe condition?
What is the required number of hours that a SART’s battery must be able to operate the unit in the standby mode?
With reference to the efficiency of cargo pumps on oil tankers, the abbreviation NPSH stands for:
Necessary Pumping Suction Hazard.
Nominal Pressure Suction Head.
Net Pressure Suction Head.
Natural Pumping Standard Height.
The ship is involved in a collision, what is the immediate action by the Officer of the Watch after the incident has taken place?
Stop engines and check over the side for any signs of pollution.
Sound the General Alarm and stop engines.
Contact the other ship and send the bridge lookout down to start taking soundings.
Call the Master and check the position for any immediate dangers.
If the flow of gas to shore reaches the maximum declared capacity whilst using the Vapour Emission Control System (VECS), the OOW should:
Say nothing and hope nobody notices, so that loading is completed as soon as possible.
Reset the lifting pressure level on the Pressure/Vacuum valves to allow them to release more vapour to atmosphere.
Request the terminal to reduce the loading rate until the flow of gas to shore is controlled.
Open the mast riser vents to relieve the excess pressure and bring the flow within the declared range.
Which of these procedures should crew follow when conducting a bomb search?
Search the perimeter of the space up to a height of 5 feet.
Wait in the area they’ve finished searching until they’re contacted for a status update.
Stand quietly in various spots around the space, listening for unusual sounds like the tick tock of a clock mechanism.
Conduct random or spot checks of logical threat areas.
A “sour crude” is defined as:
A crude oil cargo which has left substantial residues in the bottom of the tank after discharge.
A crude oil from West Africa.
A petroleum product which reacts with water during tank-washing leading to a distinctive odour about the tank deck.
A crude oil or products containing appreciable amounts of hydrogen sulphide and/or mercaptans.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Indicates manual starting direction of the engine.
When shutting down the flue gas plant, the last step that the operator shall carry out would be to:
Close the deck isolating valve.
Close the gas pressure control valve.
Open ventilation valve to atmosphere.
Shut down of inert gas blower.
You are on a power-driven vessel underway in open water. You sight these lights on the port bow, on a steady bearing. The distance is closing. What are you looking at and what action will you take in compliance with the International Regulations for Preventing Collision at Sea.
This is a power-driven vessel engaged in towing, more than 50 metres in length or less than 50 metres in length and showing a second masthead light, length of tow 200 metres or more, not under command. I will keep clear under rule 27.
This is a power-driven vessel, more than 50 metres in length or less than 50 metres in length and showing a second masthead light, restricted in her ability to manoeuvre. The sidelight of a second vessel can be seen beyond her. Under rule 18, I am obliged to keep clear of the first vessel and will therefore take appropriate avoiding action.
This is a power-driven vessel engaged in towing, less than 50 metres in length, length of tow under 200 metres and the tow, both being restricted in their ability to manoeuvre, seen from the starboard side. Under rule 18, I am required to keep clear and will take appropriate avoiding action.
The factor delivered from the historical comparison of discrepancy between ship and shore figures is referred to as:
Vessel Experience Factor.
Vessel Discrepancy Factor.
Ship’s Calculation Reference Factor.
Intermediate Comparison Factor.
When onboard channel 16 is used for a shore radio-connection, you always work:
The safety message announces that a station:
Is in serious and imminent danger and needs immediate assistance.
Has an very urgent message concerning the safety of a vessel, a plane or another means of conveyance.
Is going to be under repairs.
Will relay a message concerning an important navigational or meteorological warning.