Where is the Safety Certificates for ships to be kept?
Your answer is correct:
In the Captain’s office.
2
For security purposes, the IMDG Code should be read in conjunction with the:
Your answer is correct:
Chapter XI-2 of SOLAS and Part A of the ISPS Code.
3
How often must inspection of proper working of the EPIRB’s and SART’s take place on board? Once per:
Your answer is correct:
Month.
4
You are proceeding along a coastal route when you hear this signal. The visibility is severely restricted. What does the signal mean?
Your answer is correct:
There is a vessel aground in the vicinity. She is more than 100 metres in length. She is sounding an additional warning to approaching vessels that they are “running into danger”.
5
When using an echo sounder in fresh water, the sounding indicated has as a small error, what is the cause of this?
Your answer is correct:
The density of the water.
6
When conducting a risk assessment for a shipboard work activity, the two elements to be considered are:
Your answer is correct:
The potential severity of harm and the likelihood that harm will occur.
7
Which of the following two digits codes is used to obtain medical advice?
Correct answer:
32.
Your Answer:
38.
8
Which of the following cargoes can normally be loaded next to each other in the same space of a General Cargo vessel?
Your answer is correct:
Drums of cement and steel pipes.
9
What possible reason could there be for the identification mark associated with a Racon not being visible on the radar screen?
Your answer is correct:
All of the suggested answers.
10
Additional lashings on general cargoes must be considered when:
Correct answer:
The density of the water.
Your Answer:
Passing trough the Tropical Zone in winter months.
11
The portable walkie talkies required to be carried by GMDSS regulations should have which channels as a minimum?
Your answer is correct:
Channels 6, 13 & 16.
12
Which one of the listed items has to be included in a distress message?
Your answer is correct:
Identification of the ship.
13
The value of the GZ lever at small angles of heel on a General Cargo Vessel can be denoted by the formula:
Your answer is correct:
KM – KG × Sin angle of heel.
14
Prior to loading general cargo on a General Cargo vessel, with regard to lashing wires, terminations, shackles, turnbuckles, pad eyes and D rings etc., you must make sure that:
Your answer is correct:
They must all be certified and be visually inspected for any apparent damage.
15
What possible reason could there be for the identification mark associated with a Racon not being visible on the radar screen?
Your answer is correct:
Within 200 nm of US waters including Guam, Hawaii, Alaska and San Juan.
16
Steel coils when loaded on a General Cargo ship tend to be subjected to:
Your answer is correct:
Crushing and distortion.
17
The MF/HF-transceiver on board is tuned to the assigned frequency of a station. To make this connection on the following mode is is used:
Your answer is correct:
J3E.
18
Which one of the listed items has to be included in a distress message?
Your answer is correct:
Identification of the ship.
19
What type of search pattern is recommended in the IAMSAR Manual as most effective for a single vessel, when the location of the search object is known within relatively close limits?
Your answer is correct:
Expanding Square Search.
20
The most important consideration when planning the lashing system for a particular sea route on a General Cargo Vessel is:
Your answer is correct:
Transverse accelerations.
21
The majority of convensions adopted under the auspices of IMO fall into which of the three main categories:
Your answer is correct:
Maritime Safety, Safety, Prevention of Marine pollution, Liability and compensation.
22
If W = Displacement, L = length, B = Breadth, D = depth of vessel, Cb = Block Coefficient, Cw = Coefficient of Waterplane, RD = Relative Density, then:
Your answer is correct:
W = L × B × D × CB / RD.
23
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?
Your answer is correct:
As soon as possible but not later than 2 weeks after he joins the ship.
24
You are proceeding along a coastal route when you hear this signal. The visibility is severely restricted. What does the signal mean?
Your answer is correct:
There is a vessel aground in the vicinity vicinity. She is more than 100 metres in length. She is sounding an additional warning to approaching vessels that they are “running into danger”.
25
Which PPM is allowed for discharging of “Bilge Water” overboard?
Your answer is correct:
15 PPM.
26
Which of the following two digits codes is used to obtain maritime assistance?
Your answer is correct:
39.
27
The portable walkie talkies required to be carried by GMDSS regulations should have which channels as a minimum?
Your answer is correct:
Channels 6, 13 & 16.
28
Additional lashings on general cargoes must be considered when:
Your answer is correct:
When heavy weather is anticipated for the planned voyage.
29
What is the action that a GMDSS Radio Operator should take when a DSC distress alert is received?
Your answer is correct:
The Operator should immediately set continuous watch on the radiotelephone frequency that is associated with frequency band on which the distress alert was received.
30
What is the priority for the ship’s management team when fire breaks out?
Your answer is correct:
The ship’s management team must organise the fire teams and then the teams have to rescue missing personnel.
31
Which of the following channels and modes should be used when initiating a distress alert transmission?
Your answer is correct:
Channel 70 DSC.
32
What mode must be used on the MF/HF transmission, when transmitting a telex-message:
Your answer is correct:
F1B/J2B.
33
To maintain good relationship among the crew on board a vessel, one must be:
Your answer is correct:
Understanding, Co-operative, and have respect from both sides.
34
It is important for hatch coaming compression bars to be maintained in good order on a General Cargo Vessel so that:
Your answer is correct:
So that hatches can be properly sealed.
35
To maintain good relationship among the crew on board a vessel, one must be:
Your answer is correct:
Understanding, Co-operative, and have respect from both sides.
36
What is the action that a GMDSS Radio Operator should take when a DSC distress alert is received?
Your answer is correct:
The Operator should immediately set continuous watch on the radiotelephone frequency that is associated with frequency band on which the distress alert was received.
37
The DSC-controller display the following: DOO: 244562000 CH16; S distress sinking. After receiving this DSC message the following is done immediately:
Your answer is correct:
Listen out on VHF channel 16.
38
Which of the following requirements regarding on board stability data corresponds to present regulations? (NSCL 4/12.1).
Your answer is correct:
A calculation example showing the use of “KG” limitation curves.
39
The value of the GZ lever at small angles of heel on a General Cargo Vessel can be denoted by the formula:
Your answer is correct:
KM – KG × Sin angle of heel.
40
What type of dynamic forces may cause indent in plating on forecastle deck and main deck in way of pillars inside forecastle?
Your answer is correct:
Pressure forces caused by green water on deck.
41
What does ISM stand for?
Your answer is correct:
The International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention.
42
What is the main theme of modern safety practice?
Your answer is correct:
Making use of Risk Assessment as a means to improving safety.
43
The steps of the embarkation ladder used use d must be proportioned as it follows:
Your answer is correct:
Length = 480 mm, breadth = 115 mm, depth = 25 mm.
44
What is the world-wide system operated by the US Coast Guard exclusively in support of search and rescue operations?
Your answer is correct:
The Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue (AMVER) System.
45
For security purposes, the IMDG Code should be read in conjunction with the:
Your answer is correct:
Chapter XI-2 of SOLAS and Part A of the ISPS Code.
46
The main purpose of a hatch cover ventilator grill on a General Cargo vessel is:
Your answer is correct:
To prevent sparks entering the cargo hold.
47
During helicopter evacuation of an injured man, what course should the ship steer?
Your answer is correct:
As instructed by the helicopter pilot.
48
What mode must be used on the MF/HF transmission, when transmitting a telex-message:
Your answer is correct:
F1B/J2B.
49
It is important for hatch coaming compression bars to be maintained in good order on a General Cargo Vessel so that:
Your answer is correct:
Hatches can be properly sealed.
50
If the speed of a vessel through the water is HALVED, how will this effect squat?
Your answer is correct:
The squat effect will be reduced to a quarter of its original value.
51
Your vessel is involved in a collision with another vessel. What should you as Master tell the Master on the other vessel?
Your answer is correct:
Name; Port of registry; Port of destination of your vessel.
52
Which of the options best describes how a “Balanced Rudder” is constructed?
Correct answer:
Part of the rudder area is forward of the turning axis, therefore reducing the load on the steering motor.
Your Answer:
A rudder with equal rudder area forward and aft of the turning axis, the turning axis being at the geometrical centre of the rudder area.
53
How often must inspection of proper working of the EPIRB’s and SART’s take place on board? Once per:
Your answer is correct:
Month.
54
Which of following are security duties?
Your answer is correct:
All alternatives.
55
DG placards shall be located on a freight container:
Your answer is correct:
One on each end and one on each side.
56
The main purpose of a hatch cover ventilator grill on a General Cargo vessel is:
Your answer is correct:
To prevent sparks entering the cargo hold.
57
The MF/HF-transceiver on board is tuned to the assigned frequency of a station. To make this connection the following mode is used:
Your answer is correct:
J3E.
58
According to Rule 26 of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions and the illustrated lights, what type of vessels are they?
Your answer is correct:
These are two vessels engaged in fishing (pair trawling), showing the additional volutary signals for hauling nets.
59
Who will have the authority to take charge and make appropriate decisions in the event of a vessel emergency when transiting the Panama Canal?
Your answer is correct:
The Panama Canal Authority.
60
For a search to be effective it must be:
Your answer is correct:
Centrally controlled.
61
Which of the following two digits codes is used to obtain maritime assistance?
Your answer is correct:
39.
62
What does ISM stand for?
Your answer is correct:
The International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention.
63
The operating mode of a pyrotechnic signal depends essentially on:
Your answer is correct:
Instructions or diagrams printed on its casing by the manufacturer.
64
A general cargo with a large metacentric height (GM) would be expected to have:
Your answer is correct:
A fast roll period and large righting levers (GZ Levers).
65
Messages sent via INMARSAT-C are charged:
Your answer is correct:
On the number of kilobits of information transmitted per block of 256 bits.
66
By the degree of selectivity of a receiver is meant:
Your answer is correct:
Ability to make weak stations audible.
67
By the degree of selectivity of a receiver is meant:
Your answer is correct:
Ability to make weak stations audible.
68
What is the world-wide system operated by the US Coast Guard exclusively in support of search and rescue operations?
Your answer is correct:
The Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue (AMVER) System.
69
The steps of the embarkation ladder used must be proportioned as it follows:
Your answer is correct:
Length = 480 mm, breadth = 115 mm, depth = 25 mm.
70
Messages sent via INMARSAT-C are charged:
Your answer is correct:
On the number of kilobits of information transmitted per block of 256 bits.
71
Which of following are security duties?
Your answer is correct:
All alternatives.
72
Which PPM is allowed for discharging of “Bilge Water” overboard?
Your answer is correct:
15 PPM.
73
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?
Your answer is correct:
As soon as possible but not later than 2 weeks after he joins the ship.
74
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?
Your answer is correct:
A Condition of Class.
75
For a search to be effective it must be:
Your answer is correct:
Centrally controlled.
76
A message is sent to a fax-machine. However the message cannot be delivered by the land earth station. The land earth station will:
Your answer is correct:
Automatically send a non-delivery notification (NDN) to the sender.
77
On a General Cargo vessel, a 16T derrick should be tested to a proof load of:
Your answer is correct:
20T.
78
What type of dynamic forces may cause indent in plating on forecastle deck and main deck in way of pillars inside forecastle?
Your answer is correct:
Pressure forces caused by green water on deck.
79
Which of the options best describes how a “Balanced Rudder” is constructed?
Correct answer:
Part of the rudder area is forward of the turning axis, therefore reducing the load on the steering motor.
Your Answer:
Equal rudder area forward and aft of the turning axis, the turning axis being at the geometrical centre of the rudder area.