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.
2
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.
3
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:
Correct answer:
J3E.
Your Answer:
H3E.
4
Which one of the listed items has to be included in a distress message?
Your answer is correct:
Identification of the ship.
5
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.
6
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.
7
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.
8
Where is OPA-90 applicable?
Your answer is correct:
Within 200 nm of US waters including Guam, Hawaii, Alaska and San Juan.
9
Which of the following channels and modes should be used when initiating a distress alert transmission?
Your answer is correct:
Channel 70 DSC.
10
Which PPM is allowed for discharging of “Bilge Water” overboard?
Your answer is correct:
15 PPM.
11
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.
12
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.
13
By the degree of selectivity of a receiver is meant:
Your answer is correct:
Ability to make weak stations audible.
14
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.
15
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.
16
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.
17
Which of the following is a ship MMSI?
Your answer is correct:
227530000.
18
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.
19
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).
20
On a General Cargo vessel, a 16T derrick should be tested to a proof load of:
Your answer is correct:
20T.
21
Which of the following following requirements regarding on board stability data corresponds to pres present regulations? NSCL (4/12.1).
Your answer is correct:
A calculation example showing the use of “KG” limitation curves.
22
You are proceeding along a coastal route when you hear this signal. The visibility is severely restricted. What does the signal mean?
Correct answer:
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”.
Your Answer:
There is a vessel at anchor in the vicinity. She is less than 100 metres in length. She is sounding an additional warning to approaching vessels that they are “running into danger”.
23
Which of the following two digits codes is used to obtain maritime assistance?
Your answer is correct:
39.
24
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.
25
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.
26
The MF/HF-transceiver on board is tuned to the assigned frequency of a station. To make this connection the following mode is used:
Correct answer:
J3E.
Your Answer:
J2B.
27
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.
28
Which of the following two digits codes is used to obtain medical assistance?
Your answer is correct:
38.
29
The steps of the embarkation ladder used must be spaced apart by a distance of:
Your answer is correct:
Equally spaced, not less than 300 mm or more than 380 mm.
30
Steel coils when loaded on a General Cargo ship tend to be subjected to:
Your answer is correct:
Crushing and distortion.
31
Which of following are security duties?
Your answer is correct:
All alternatives.
32
Which of following are security duties?
Your answer is correct:
All alternatives.
33
Steel coils when loaded on a General Cargo ship tend to be subjected to:
Your answer is correct:
Crushing and distortion.
34
Messages sent via INMARSAT-C are charged:
Your answer is correct:
On the number of kilobits of information transmitted per block of 256 bits.
35
During helicopter evacuation of an injured man, what course should the ship steer?
Your answer is correct:
As instructed by the helicopter pilot.
36
If for some reason a vessel does not issue comply with vessel a Classification requirements, what can a surveyor to the enabling it Society’s to sail to the next port or for a period of time?
Your answer is correct:
A Condition of Class.
37
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) unimpaired.
38
For a search to be effective it must be:
Your answer is correct:
Centrally controlled.
39
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.
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
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.
42
Which one of the following items has to be included in an abandon ship drill according to SOLAS regulations?
Your answer is correct:
Checking that life-jackets are correctly donned.
43
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.
44
What mode must be used on the MF/HF transmission, when transmitting a telex-message:
Your answer is correct:
F1B/J2B.
45
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.
46
You are proceeding along a coastal route when you hear this signal. The visibility is severely restricted. What does the signal mean?
Correct answer:
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”.
Your Answer:
There is a vessel at anchor in the vicinity. She is less than 100 metres in length. She is sounding an additional warning to approaching vessels that they are “running into danger”.
47
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.
48
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.
49
The operating mode of a pyrotechnic signal depends essentially on:
Your answer is correct:
Instructions or diagrams printed on its casing by the manufacturer.
50
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.
51
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 approximately a quarter of its original value.
52
Which one of the listed items has to be included in a distress message?
Your answer is correct:
Identification of the ship.
53
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).
54
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.
55
The operating mode of a pyrotechnic signal depends essentially on:
Your answer is correct:
Instructions or diagrams printed on its casing by the manufacturer.
56
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.
57
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.
58
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.
59
Where is the Safety Certificates for ships to be kept?
Your answer is correct:
In the Captain’s office.
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
According to Rule 26 of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions and the illustrated lights, what type of vessels are they?
Correct answer:
These are two vessels engaged in fishing (pair trawling), showing the additional volutary signals for hauling nets.
Your Answer:
These are two vessels engaged in fishing (using purse-seine gear). The searchlights are simply working lights.
62
Which of the following two digits codes is used to obtain maritime assistance?
Your answer is correct:
39.
63
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.
64
DG placards shall be located on a freight container:
Your answer is correct:
One on each end and one on each side.
65
What does ISM stand for?
Your answer is correct:
The International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention.
66
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.
67
A General Cargo vessel has a 50 tonne SWL heavy lift derrick and a load of 48 tonnes is to be loaded. The lifting gear of slings and spreader bar weighs 4 tonnes. In this case, it would be correct to state that:
Your answer is correct:
The load cannot be loaded because the combined weight of the load and the lifting gear will exceed the SWL by two tonnes.
68
On a General Cargo vessel, a 16T derrick should be tested to a proof load of:
Your answer is correct:
20T.
69
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.
70
Which of the following channels and modes should be used when initiating a distress alert transmission?
Your answer is correct:
Channel 70 DSC.
71
What does ISM stand for?
Your answer is correct:
The International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention.
72
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.
73
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.
74
Messages sent via INMARSAT-C are charged:
Your answer is correct:
On the number of kilobits of information transmitted per block of 256 bits.
75
What is the main theme of modern safety practice?
Your answer is correct:
Making use of Risk Assessment as a means to improving safety.
76
When using an echo sounder in fresh water, the sounding indicated has a small error, what is the cause of this?
Your answer is correct:
The density of the water.
77
Additional lashings on general cargoes must be considered when:
Your answer is correct:
When heavy weather is anticipated for the planned voyage.
78
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.
79
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.