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1

On board passenger ships an abandon ship drill must be performed:

Your answer is correct:

Every week.
2

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?

Your answer is correct:

300 barrels.
3

What type of bomb search should you conduct to avoid panic when the credibility of the threat is in doubt and you don’t want to disrupt ship business?

Correct answer:

Nominated officers search.

Your Answer:

External search team.
4

The recommended distance between parallel tracks (track spacing) in a search for a casualty by a surface vessel varies (amongst other factors) according to visibility and the nature of the target in the IAMSAR Manual. These distances are then normally adjusted for prevailing weather conditions. If visibility was 5 nautical miles and you were looking for a six-person liferaft, what would the recommended uncorrected track spacing be?

Your answer is correct:

3,6 nautical miles.
5

At what calendar interval must lifting appliances on board a vessel be suitably tested by a competent person?

Correct answer:

5 years.

Your Answer:

Annually.
6

Which one of the listed requirements regarding service and maintenance of life-saving appliances correspond to present regulations?

Your answer is correct:

Instructions for onboard maintenance of life-saving appliances in accordance with the regulations shall be provided.
7

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

Your answer is correct:

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 prevail.
8

You are witness to a collision between two other ships close to your vessel. What immediate action should you take?

Your answer is correct:

Nothing, just standby and wait to see if any assistance is required.
9

In area A1 the function “Transmission of ship to shore distress alerts” is mainly based on:

Correct answer:

The use of VHF DSC.

Your Answer:

The use of HF DSC.
10

When discussing their chemistry of petroleum cargoes, if “Alkanes” are saturated hydrocarbons, what are unsaturated hydrocarbons?

Your answer is correct:

Alkenes.
11

Onboard training should be organised in such a way that:

Correct answer:

It is an integral part of the overall training plan.

Your Answer:

It does not contravene with the rest hours of the crew.
12

If a DSC distress alert is received on board your ship, what is the first action that should be taken?

Your answer is correct:

Listen for a distress message on the appropriate radio frequency for five minutes.
13

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

Correct answer:

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

Your Answer:

To push the sea water shipped onto the deck over the sides of the ship.
14

What kind of warning signs should be placed on manholes into void spaces?

Your answer is correct:

Warning signs that indicate lack of oxygen inside.
15

What is the disadvantage of using chemicals on an oil-spill on the water?

Your answer is correct:

The chemicals make it difficult to remove the oil from the water.
16

When handing over the con of a vessel to a pilot, should the Master insist in discussing the passage plan with the pilot while he is there to use his local knowledge and advice on the navigation of the ship?

Your answer is correct:

A passage plan should be discussed between the Master and pilot, when under pilotage in the same way as discussed with the bridge team when deep sea.
17

Every inflatable liferaft, inflatable lifejacket and hydrostatic release units shall be serviced:

Your answer is correct:

Every 12 months.
18

The prescribed test of EPIRB, SART and portable VHF radio set must be entered in:

Your answer is correct:

Ship’s radio log.
19

With an Inmarsat-C terminal the option “PSTN” for addressing is available. This option:

Your answer is correct:

Is to deliver a message by telephone via a modem on the computer of the suscriber.
20

On board an oil tanker, slop tanks may be used for the carriage of oil:

Correct answer:

When not being used for the carriage of slops and are included in the total cargo capacity of the vessel.

Your Answer:

Slop tanks may only be used for the carriage of oil on clean ballast tankers and are only included in the total cargo capacity of this type of vessel.
21

What is the necessary protection when you are rust chipping with air tools?

Your answer is correct:

Protective clothing, safety shoes, gloves, goggles, earmuffs.
22

A rocket parachute flare reaches an altitude of:

Your answer is correct:

Not less than 300 m.
23

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?

Correct answer:

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.

Your Answer:

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.
24

The rotating jet water outlets on tank cleaning machines used on board oil tankers is called:

Your answer is correct:

Nozzles.
25

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.
26

In a typical shipboard de-humidifier plant as may be found on a modern chemical tanker, operating on a “rotating bed” principle, what names are given to the two parts of the rotating bed?

Your answer is correct:

The “process sector” and the “reactivation sector”.
27

When you are on watch during a stay in port, what should you always ensure is ready at the head of the gangway?

Your answer is correct:

Life buoy with line.
28

What are the three volumes of the IAMSAR Manual?

Your answer is correct:

I – Organization and Management; II – Mission Co-ordination; III – Mobile Facilities.
29

Part way through a profiling interview with a supplier, the package the individual is carrying arouses your suspicion. What do you do?

Your answer is correct:

Discreetly inform someone of your suspicions so he or she can get assistance.
30

Why should Ground Stabilised True Motion display mode be avoided when using the ARPA for anti-collision purposes?

Your answer is correct:

The collision regulations are based on ship courses through the water.
31

In which ways is heat transmitted?

Your answer is correct:

Conduction, convection and radiation.
32

How often should the lifeboat wire falls be turned and renewed?

Your answer is correct:

Turned at intervals of not more than 30 months and renewed every 5 years.
33

The Explosimeter is an instrument to measure:

Your answer is correct:

The composition of hydrocarbon gas/air mixtures in a tank atmosphere.
34

DG placards shall be located on a freight container:

Your answer is correct:

One on each end and one on each side.
35

Which personnel must undergo familiarization training on board?

Your answer is correct:

Everyone.
36

What is the inherent danger in welding/cutting in piping containing freon?

Your answer is correct:

Development of nitrous gases.
37

On a ship involved in a collision, what should happen immediately after the accident has taken place?

Correct answer:

Crew should follow an emergency procedure.

Your Answer:

The other ship should be contacted.
38

In area A1 the function “Transmission of ship to shore distress alerts” is mainly based on:

Correct answer:

The use of VHF DSC.

Your Answer:

The use of MF DSC.
39

On area A4 the function “Transmission and reception of on scene communications” is mainly based on:

Correct answer:

The use of MF and/or VHF R/T.

Your Answer:

The use of HF DSC and/or Inmarsat-C.
40

The process of settling of slops on an oil tanker is:

Your answer is correct:

Allowing the oil and water to separate out.
41

At what minimum height above sea level must a SART transponder be mounted?

Correct answer:

1 metre.

Your Answer:

2 metres.
42

During the survey of Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) equipment, which document must be available to the surveyor to demonstrate compliance with SOLAS?

Your answer is correct:

A report giving the result of the Conformance Test, issued by the Classification Society on behalf of the Flag State Authority.
43

When is it good practice to check the pressure-vacuum valves?

Your answer is correct:

Prior to cargo transfer.
44

Measuring the ullage at a cargo tank would mean:

Your answer is correct:

Measuring the distance from the surface of the cargo to the ullage reference point.
45

The diagram shows the direction that a rope runs during a mooring operation and a possible place where it may break. Where would be considered the safest position to stand?

Your answer is correct:

Outside the blue coloured zone.
46

Which one of the listed fire-extinguishing medium is to be preferred to fight a fire in an electric installation (for example the main switchboard)?

Your answer is correct:

Powder.
47

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:

Your answer is correct:

Demurrage.
48

“Passivation” is a restorative process periodically applied to stainless steel tanks on a chemical tanker. What effect does this process have on the steel surface?

Your answer is correct:

It restores and reforms the passive Chromium Hydroxide surface layer.
49

What is the purpose of girders in the tank?

Your answer is correct:

They support the stiffeners and also take up some of the sea forces.
50

What allowances should be applied to an echo sounder reading, to compare the depth of water with the depth shown on a chart?

Correct answer:

Position of trasducer below the water surface and the height of tide.

Your Answer:

A correction that should be applied to the charted depth value shown on the chart.
51

The “dew point” of a liquid chemical is often quoted in the documentation relating to its loading and carriage. Which of the following is a definition of “dew point”?

Your answer is correct:

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.
52

The emergency battery of a GMDSS portophone:

Your answer is correct:

Must be replaced before the expiry date is exceeded.
53

A tank which contained a category “X” product must undergo a prewash before leaving port in compliance with MARPOL. The resulting residues shall be discharged to a reception facility until the concentration of the substance in the effluent, as indicated by analysis of samples of the effluent taken by the authorized surveyor reaches a certain level. What is that level?

Correct answer:

0,1 % by weight.

Your Answer:

0,1 % by volume.
54

As a result of being in collision with your vessel, the other vessel involved is on fire. What are your responsibilities?

Your answer is correct:

The other vessel is in distress and if possible I will render assistance.
55

The receipt of a distress alert is to be pronounced as followed:

Correct answer:

Mayday (1x), call-sign of ship in distress (3x) / this is / own call-sign (3x) / received mayday.

Your Answer:

Mayday (3x) / this is / own call-sign (1x) / received mayday / call-sign of ship in distress (1x).
56

The correct method to dispose of any oily/water mixture in the manifold drip-tray is to:

Correct answer:

Transfer it to the sloptank and later discharge it to a reception facility.

Your Answer:

Drain it to a cargo tank.
57

You must not attempt to move a casualty carelessly, if you suspect patient with:

Your answer is correct:

Fractured spine.
58

Which VHF channel should be used for intership navigation safety communications?

Your answer is correct:

Ch. 13.
59

Under most circumstances, how will communication be carried out between a ship and a SAR helicopter?

Your answer is correct:

On VHF Ch. 16.
60

During helicopter evacuation of an injured man, what course should the ship steer?

Your answer is correct:

As instructed by the helicopter pilot.
61

A “Pellistor” is:

Correct answer:

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.

Your Answer:

It is a sensor used in a hydrocarbon measuring instrument that undergoes a chemical change in the presence of a hydrocarbon and air mixture.
62

The Muster List shall show the duties assigned to members of the crew. Which of the following duties shall be included according to present regulations?

Your answer is correct:

Manning of fire parties assigned to deal with fires.
63

That stage of the discharging operation on an oil tanker when the last remaining contents of a tank or line are being pumped out is called:

Your answer is correct:

Stripping.
64

For how long time should a COSPAS-SARSAT Epirb be able to operate on its batteries?

Correct answer:

48 hours.

Your Answer:

96 hours.
65

What are the duties of an effective bridge look out?

Your answer is correct:

Keeping a constant observation around the ship.
66

If the wind speed on a vessel doubles, by approximately how much will the force from it rise?

Your answer is correct:

The force will be Quadrupled.
67

At the entrance to the space where batteries are stored on board the following notice must be fitted:

Your answer is correct:

No entry with naked light and/or flame.
68

What is the meaning of the term “Steady as she goes” when acting as helmsman?

Your answer is correct:

While altering the ships head, the instruction “steady as she goes” means reduce the ships swing as rapidly as possible and steady on present course.
69

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?

Your answer is correct:

It should be empty, to avoid cold water contacted the structure around the product because Phenol has a relatively high melting point.
70

During the survey of Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) equipment, which document must be available to the surveyor to demonstrate compliance with SOLAS?

Your answer is correct:

A report giving the result of the Conformance Test issued by an Application Service Provider on behalf of an Administration.
71

You are on a sailing vessel, underway in open water. This vessel is sighted on the starboard bow, on a steady bearing and the distance is closing. By the International Regulations for the Preventing Collisions at Sea, what action will you follow?

Your answer is correct:

By Rule 18, a power-driven vessel underway shall keep out of the way of a sailing vessel. I will maintain my course and speed, but will continue to monitor situation to ensure the other vessel takes avoiding action.
72

Which of the following is most commonly used by the oil industry to assess the volatility of crude oil?

Your answer is correct:

Reid vapour Pressure (RVP).
73

What is understood by the term “take the helm”?

Your answer is correct:

Take over the steering of the ship.
74

A vessel has been in involved in a collision. Which procedure should happen immediately?

Correct answer:

There is assessment of the damage stability.

Your Answer:

Communicate with the other ship.
75

What type of search pattern is recommended in the IAMSAR Manual as most effective when the location of the search object is known within relatively close limits?

Your answer is correct:

Expanding Square Search.
76

Which of the following two digits codes is used to obtain medical advice?

Your answer is correct:

32.
77

What are the three diameters of fire hoses most commonly found on ships?

Your answer is correct:

25, 45 or 70 mm.
78

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

Correct answer:

Protocol I of MARPOL.

Your Answer:

The UN Convention on the Reporting of Accidents and Incidents which Present a Hazard to the Marine Environment 2004.
79

What general background colour is used on warning signs that indicate emergency or first-aid features, or indicate a safe condition?

Correct answer:

Green.

Your Answer:

Yellow.
80

A distress-call received via RCC should:

Correct answer:

Only be given receipt, if the master has confirmed that assistance indeed can be given.

Your Answer:

Always be given receipt.
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